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Suquamish News Volume 16

April 2016

Honoring New Elders In this issue...

Council election results pg. 2

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16 New Elders Recognized at Suquamish General Council in March

Youth Climate Summit pg. 4

Suquamish Girls Basketball pg. 8

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Community Calendar

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Events

Renewal PowWow April 29, 30 & May 1 Lushootseed Family Classes Events at the House of Awakened Culture April 12, 19 & 26 5pm in Downtown Suquamish. For more inShare a meal with community members formation contact Craig Miller (360) 394while learning words and phrases in Lu- 8574. shootseed. Contact Lushootseed Language Tribal Journeys Suquamish Hosting Coordinator Lena Maloney with ques- July 25-27 tions (360) 394-8644 or email lmaloney@ Suquamish will host travelers on their way suquamish.nsn.us. to Nisqually for the 2016 Tribal Journeys GED Classes April 4-27 3pm Individualized instruction to prepare students for the GED is offered Mondays & Wednesdays 3–5pm through Kitsap Adult Center for Education. New students may sign up 3pm – 4pm on Mondays & Wednesdays: classes at the Suquamish Tribal Education Center, 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo, WA 98370. For more information, call Ann Rudnicki at 360-373-1539.

Family Movie Night April 15 6:30pm Family Movie Night on April 15, 2016 from 5-8 p.m. at the House of Awakened Culture. We will be screening “Inside Out”. Free dinner and popcorn and door prizes! Sponsored by Tribal Child Welfare, Youth Center and Wellness.

Community Autism Awareness Walk April 13 5pm The annual Autism Awareness Walk will occur 5-7pm, beginning and ending at the House of Awakened Culture in Downtown Suquamish. Events planned for children 3:45-4:45pm. Meal provided. Contact Kate Ahvakana for details (360) 394-8573.

event. Canoes arrive July 25 and leave the morning of July 27. Several events are planned in Downtown Suquamish including meals, cultural sharing in the House of Awakened Culture and more. For information, or to volunteer, contact Cultural Coordinator Tina Jackson at tjackson@suquamish.nsn.us or (360) 394-8455.

Meetings

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meet every other Wednesday of the month, when Tribal Council is not in session, at the Suquamish Seafoods Building on Sandy Hook Road. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For more information contact Jessica Ledesma (360) 394-8512 or jledesma@suquamish.nsn.us.

PME Board of Directors Meeting April 2, 16 &30 9am The Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors usually meet every other week. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members and invited guests. For more information, contact Jordan Sheets at jordansheets@clearwatercasino.com.

NOTE- PMECC & SEC meeting on April 13, 9am in the Chico Room at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort.

Suquamish Elders Council Meeting April 7 Noon Suquamish Warriors The Suquamish Tribal Elders Council meets April 5 5:30pm the first Thursday of every month in the ElThe regular meeting for Suquamish War- ders Dining Room at noon. For more inforriors usually occurs the first Tuesday of mation contact Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch every month. All veterans and their guests at blawrence@suquamish.nsn.us. are welcome at the Suquamish Warrior Veterans Center, 6353 Middle Street, Suqua- Suquamish Tribal mish WA, 98392. For more information Gaming Commission Meetings contact the Veterans Center Office at (360) April 7 & 21 9am 626-1080. The Veterans Center is also open The Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commisevery Monday 9am-3pm for Veteran visit- sion holds regular meetings every other ing and Thursdays for service officer work Thursday. Meetings generally begin at 9am, at the Suquamish Tribal Gaming Of9am-3pm. fices on Augusta Avenue in Suquamish, Suquamish Seafood Board Meeting WA. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribApril 6 10am al members. For more information, contact The Suquamish Seafood Board of Directors Samantha Johnson at (360) 394-8652.

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Museum Board Meeting April 14 10:30am The Suquamish Museum Board meets monthly and is open to Suquamish Tribal Members. For more information, call the Suquamish Museum (360)394-8499.

Higher Education Board Meeting May 2016 The Suquamish Tribe Higher Education Board meetings are not open to the public.

Suquamish Tribal Members can request to be added to the agenda by contacting Higher Ed. Manager Brenda Guerrero (360) 394-8460 or by e-mail at bguerrero@suquamish.nsn.us

From the cover...

Suquamish Tribe Elders Council Treasurer Charlene Renquist wraps her sister Cathlene Norris in a Pendleton Blanket, welcoming her as a new Elder. New Elders are recognized each year at the event. This year, a total of 16 Tribal Members joined the ranks of Suquamish Elders.

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News & Events

Suquamish Elects Returning Leaders At General Council

Treasurer Robin Sigo re-elected, former council member Bardow Lewis wins Vice-Chair The Suquamish Tribe has elected two council veterans to serve as Treasurer and Vice-Chairman of the Tribal Council.

The selection follows a public process in which the commission considered three eligible names – Cowlitz, Sammamish, and Suquamish – and sought input from Washington State Ferries, the Ferry Advisory Committee Executive Council, ferry riders and the general public.

“I am honored and humbled to be re-elected to the Suquamish Tribal Council. It is an exciting time for Suquamish and I look forward to continuing to provide a voice and advocate for my people,” said Sigo.

“I will continue to protect our culture, sovereignty and treaty rights, as well as work with other tribes in doing so. I will also work to ensure our economic future in a sustainable way, in order to provide for all Suquamish people now and in the future; pro-

Next Washington State Ferry will carry tribe’s name

OLYMPIA - The Washington State Transportation Commission chose “Suquamish” as the name of the state’s fourth Olympic-class ferry at its meeting Wednesday, March 16.

The Suquamish Tribal membership elected incumbent Robin Sigo to the position of Treasurer. Sigo, who spearheads Grants and Philanthropy programs for the Tribe, is a lifetime resident of Suquamish.

The 40 year-old mother of 4 has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Washington and has previously worked in Wellness and Health Research at the Suquamish Tribal Government Center.

The Suquamish Tribal membership also elected Bardow Lewis to the position of Vice-Chairman.

Incumbent Wayne George chose not to run for re-election to the seat. Lewis served on the council 2009-2015 as a Council Member. Lewis is a lifelong fisherman and a former 33-year employee of the City of Seattle where he retired as a manager in 2007.

The MV Suquamish

Suquamish Tribal Council 2016. From left; Council Member Rich Purser, Council Member Sammy Mabe, Treasurer Robin Sigo, Chairman Leonard Forsman, Vice-Chairman Bardow Lewis, Secretary Nigel Lawrence and Council Member Jay Mills.

viding more opportunities and support for Tribal Members seeking a career with the Tribe,” said Lewis.

“The Suquamish have a rich cultural and maritime history in the Salish Sea with their ancestral heartland encompassing the north end of Hood Canal and the Olympic Peninsula to Indian Island, the Kitsap Peninsula, and both sides of Admiralty Inlet to the Tacoma Narrows in the south,” said Commission Chairman Anne Haley. “It is fitting to name this vessel Suquamish since nearly all the contemporary Washington State Ferry System routes traverse historically documented Suquamish canoe travel corridors.”

The Suquamish Tribal Council is governing body of the Suquamish Tribe. There are a total of seven council positions including Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and three council members. Candidates voted to Tribal Council The Suquamish will be a sister ship to the serve in three-year staggered terms. The Suquamish Tribe has approximately 1,100 Chimacum, Samish and Tokitae; the Suquamembers. Suquamish Tribal Members vote for Tribal Council positions during mish is slated to begin service in 2018. their annual General Council meeting held each year in the spring.

Chief Kitsap Academy Students Bound For Hawaii

School ‘s “Ecosystem Pen Pal” program sends delegation for exchange of cultural practices and earth sciences

by Karen Matsumoto

Twenty students, elders, and chaperones from Chief Kitsap Academy will be traveling to Oahu, Hawaii during spring break as part of the Ecosystem Pen Pal program, a cultural and science exchange program that brings together high school students from Washington tribal communities, Hawaii, and American Samoa. The yearlong program connects indigenous communities across the Pacific Rim to share common ideas, values, and traditional ways of knowing through letter writing and parallel research studies about local ecosystems and cultural communities.

Waikiki Beach. Their full itinerary includes a research investigation at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, visits to NOAA and Pearl Harbor, Waikiki Aquarium, two days of restoration service projects at Waikalua Fish Pond and Ulupo Heiau, snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, and traditional Hawaiian canoe paddling. Students will keep daily journals and contribute to a blog while on their trip. They will also design a presentation on their Hawaii experience to share with the community upon their return.

CKA students have been corresponding with their pen pals from Kalaheo High Students will spend ten days in Hawaii, School on Oahu, sharing information but you won’t find them lounging on about what they know about the local

Suquamish community and ecosystem, as well as our local marine sanctuary. In turn, they are learning about Hawaiian ecosystems and communities from their pen pals.

The Ecosystem Pen Pal curriculum at CKA focuses on how climate and ocean acidification will affect our local ecosystem and Suquamish culture, economy, and traditional ways of life. CKA has been working with Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary staff, and traveled to their headquarters in Port Angeles earlier this year to learn about potential impacts of ocean change. This all fits in with their in-depth studies on salmon life history and habitat conservation, climate change

and ocean acidification, food sovereignty and tribal fishing rights.

CKA students have been working with Tribal salmon biologist Paul Dorn at Cowling Creek, studying salmon biology and habitat restoration, as well as participating in the “Ocean to Table” project with Fisheries manager Rob Purser, Jay Mills at Kiana Lodge, Suquamish Seafoods staff, and Julia Bennett-Gladstone of Wellness to learn how to catch, process, and smoke chum salmon. They processed and smoked over 100 chum salmon donated by Grover Creek Hatchery, and canned over 120 jars of smoked salmon to be gifted by the school. see “Hawaii Delegation” on pg. 4...

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Youth Summit on Climate Change Suquamish will host inter-tribal event on Earth Day

“Hawaii Delegation” cont.

by Karen Matsumoto

In celebration of Mother Earth Day, Chief Kitsap Academy will be hosting an Indigenous Youth Summit on Climate and Ocean Change. As part of the Ecosystem Pen Pal and the Hawaii Exchange program, we will be inviting high school students from Quinault, Quileute, Makah, and Muckleshoot tribes to join our students at CKA to give presentations on conservation and cultural projects they have been working on for the Pen Pal program. We are inviting climate change experts from Western Washington Tribes to be on a review panel, and also address the students.

Ta’Kaiya Blaney, a 15-year old environmental activist from the Tla’amin First Nation who performed at the COP21 Climate Summit in Paris, will be our keynote speaker. Ta’Kaiya has been active in the environmental community since age 10, actively promoting indigenous childrens’ rights, climate change awareness, and environmental protection. She has given speeches around the world including Rio+20, TUNZA UN. She will perform some songs with Robby Romero of “Red Thunder” an indigenous (Apache) rock group. Ta’Kaiya and Robby are co-leaders of the Native Children’s Survival - Indigenous Children Fund.

“I feel that as humans, as participants and beings that walk upon this earth, it is our responsibility to help the earth. We all need to take steps towards a clean and healthy future regarding animals, humans, plants, and the various ecosystems. Our earth is our home.

Over the past four years, I’ve been an advocate for providing better qualities of living in Indigenous First Nations territories, and ending the oppression, racism, and corruption we face from our government and within our community,” said Ta’kaiya.

CKA is also working with EarthEcho International, founded by Philippe Cousteau (grandson of ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau) to have our summit broadcasted on Google Hangout to reach school classrooms across the country! EarthEcho came to Suquamish in November to interview and film our students for our “Ocean to Table” salmon project.

We would like to invite students, teachers, families, and community members to attend this special event. Free to the public and all are welcome.

Go Blue In April!

Chief Kitsap Academy Delegates

Using the marine environment as a context for sharing with their Pacific Rim counterparts, students are finding connections with their local surroundings to foster cultural understanding and local ecological knowledge in their own communities. The Ecosystem Pen pal program is co-facilitated by Chief Kitsap Academy and Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, and works with five tribal communities in Washington State, including Makah, Quileute, Quinault, Muckleshoot, and Suquamish. High schools from each community develop pen pal relationships with schools in Hawaii or American Samoa. Representatives from all the schools will all come together for an indigenous youth summit in Suquamish at the end of April to share their research findings in formal presentations. Through this program, we hope to foster bioregional understanding about marine issues through shared concerns about climate change and ocean acidification, and the resulting impacts on fisheries, economy, and traditional ways of life. The Ecosystem Pen Pals project is funded by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Hollings and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) B-WET grant programs.

Tribal Child Welfare raises awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month

submitted by Alaina Capoeman

Every year more than 3 million reports of child abuse are made in the United States. According to the National Indian Child Welfare Association, early 6 million children are maltreated by their parents or guardians each year.

“Children are suffering from a hidden epidemic of child abuse and neglect. It’s a widespread war against our children that we have the power to stop, and understanding the issue is the first step”.

A report of a child abuse is made every ten seconds. In 2012, state agencies found an estimated 686,000 victims of child maltreatment, of this number, approximately 1,600 children died. That is the equivalent of 10 football stadiums.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month and throughout the year, Tribal Child Welfare (TCW) encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making the Suquamish Tribal community a better place for children and families. By ensuring that parents have the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to care for their children, we can help promote children’s social and emotional well-being and prevent child maltreatment within

families and communities. Research shows that when parents possess six protective factors, the risk for neglect and abuse diminish and optimal outcomes for children, youth, and families are promoted. The six protective factors are; nurturing and attachment, knowledge of parenting and of child and youth development, parental resilience, social connections, concrete supports for parents, and social and emotional developmental well-being Throughout the month of April, TCW is teaming up with other Tribal departments to raise awareness about child abuse prevention and the role the Suquamish Tribal community can fulfill in valuing children and strengthening families.

TCW will be sponsoring and partnering events throughout April in support of Child Abuse Prevention month and enhancing the protective factors that all children need to be safe. Together, we can work to strengthen families and the community while preparing all children for a prosperous future. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, please contact TCW at 360-394-8480 or you can also call state CPS at 866-363-4276.

Tribal Child Welfare April Abuse Awareness Events • Family Movie Night on April 15, 2016 from 5-8 p.m. at the House of Awakened Culture. We will be screening “Inside Out”. Free dinner and popcorn and door prizes! Sponsored by TCW, Youth Center and Wellness.

• TCW will sponsor the Tiny Tots dance at the Renewal Pow Wow on April 29, 30 and May -1. There will also be an informational table on Child Abuse Prevention and protective factors.

• Look for Pinwheels for Prevention throughout the tribe. We hope to flood the community with as many silver and blue pinwheels that we can to show a united commitment to protecting our children.

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Healthy Living: Interview with Rachel Nellanbach

by Fran Miller

Rachel Nellenbach has an inspiring personal story. As a Suquamish tribal member who has lived here all her life, she readily admits that her childhood was filled with family chaos. Today she is proudly raising three sons as a single mom, and credits her children with giving her the drive to become a healthier person. As she says, “I want my children to lose me when I’m old, I want to live a long life for them”.

Rachel’s Advice for Staying Healthy • Don’t abuse alcohol • Drink water instead of high calorie coffee drinks • Be active- walking is good for the body and soul • Don’t smoke Rachel is only 30 years old, but a few years ago she was already on blood pressure pills and heart medication, and was on the verge of prediabetes. She was close to 300 pounds and was watching her mother pass away at the young age of 45 after a lifetime of alcohol abuse. It opened her eyes to what can happen when you abuse your body. She knew

she had to make some changes. At the same time that her mother was dying, her marriage was ending; she was in a dark place emotionally.

At first, she began walking as a way to clear her mind. She walked twice a day, six or seven days a week. She listened to music and cleared her mind. She also found that working outdoors was calming. During her marriage she was expected to be at home unless she was at work, so being outdoors was freeing and good for her soul. She also began drinking lots of water.

After a while she faced the fact that her eating habits were not good. She had a habit of snacking instead of eating real meals, and was drinking more of her calories than she was eating. Her favorite blended coffee drink was about 1,000 calories, and she was drinking two of them a day. She realized that was why she wasn’t hungry for real food. Her new boyfriend wanted to bring her out to lunch. This was a new concept for her, as she had been skipping lunch in order to walk. Once she started eating real meals, she realized that she really was hungry for real food. She compromised with him, agreeing to go out to lunch twice a week and walk on the other 3 work days. By this point she had lost

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100 pounds over an 18 month period! Her goal was never to get “model thin”, she just wanted to feel healthy. Her goals have been accomplished as she is off the blood pressure and heart medicine. She is even off of her inhaler unless she gets sick.

A few months ago, Rachel decided that she was ready to quit smoking for good. She had tried a few times in the past and had been able to quit for a while before stress and depression got Rachel Nellenbach the best of her and she went back to smoking. This time was different; her boysee “Healthy Living” pg 6...

“New Year New You” Fitness: Martha George

by Martha George

In October of last year I was having some health issues. I was tired all the time, not motivated to do anything, yet was still trying to get daily workouts in. I was frustrated because no matter how clean I ate or how hard I worked I just couldn’t get results. I saw my doctor, who said all my blood work was normal and couldn’t give me an explanation. I was told the most likely culprit was my metabolism, which must have slowed due to my age.

I decided to make an appointment with a Naturopath who took additional blood work and said that even though my numbers were within normal ranges, some were on the high end while others were on the very low end. She diagnosed me with a candida problem (overabundance of yeast) and said that yeast can cause a number of problems such as weight gain, inflammation, pain in joints, etc. She also said I was pre-diabetic. She put me on an anti-candida diet and supplements. I was put on a diet with no yeast or sugar of any kind and had to take yeast killing pills. I was also told I needed to work out a minimum of 30 mins a day.

That was when I heard about the “New year, New you” challenge at the Suquamish Fitness Center see “New Year New You” pg 12...

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Government

Employee Spotlight: Grace Jones

New Community Health Projects

Osiyo! My name is Grace Jones and I am a member of the Cherokee Nation of Tahlequah, OK. I have had the honor of serving the Suquamish people for nearly 7 years as a Chemical Dependency Counselor and for the past 5 years as Clinical Supervisor of the Substance Use Disorder program at the Wellness Center. Previous to working for the Suquamish Tribe I worked as a Chemical Dependency counselor at Cascade Recovery Center in Silverdale for the Kitsap County Drug Court program. I have been blessed with continued work in a therapeutic court here at Suquamish as part of the Healing to Wellness Tribal Drug Court team. Community is important to my culture, my family and myself and I Grace Jones continuously look for ways to be involved and collaborate both on a personal and professional level. I am grateful for the opportunity to work in this community and am fortunate to have many mentors, friends, co-workers and family members that continue to help and guide me on my journey! Wado!

Suquamish Community Health Program is pleased to announce two new projects.

Suquamish Babies Safe Sleep project will provide a portable bassinet and other incentives as a method of reducing the risk of SIDS in the Suquamish Community. To be eligible the fetus’s mother or father must be a Suquamish Tribal member living in Kitsap County, be enrolled in and participating in Babies Safe Sleep Box for new parents. prenatal care (we will assist in enrolling if needed) and agree to at least two home visits from the Community Health Nurse (CHN).

The purpose of these visits will be to discuss safe sleeping, prevention of exposure to second hand smoke, breastfeeding and other pertinent topics. Referral to needed resources will also be given. At a minimum one prenatal visit at 34 to 36 weeks gestation (at which time the bassinette will be given) and one before the baby is one month old. If you are interested in a bassinet or more information please contact Community Health staff at 360-394-8468 or discuss at your next Suquamish WIC visit. Community Swim Project: we have revised the eligibility for the swim program. At this time any tribal member and his/her household members will be eligible to swim at the Bainbridge Island Pool for free.

Anyone wishing to enroll in the program should come to the Human Services front desk and ask for an application and be given a card. Please show that card at the pool to be allowed to sign in. For questions please contact Barbara Hoffman at 360-394-8468.

by Grace Jones

by Barbara Hoffman

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friend is a nonsmoker and she never like to smoke around non-smokers. She was tired of worrying about having smoker’s breath. She was tired of the heart palpitations, dizziness, and sore throat that she got when she smoked. Her oldest son was asking her to quit and telling her that he was worried about her health.

At first, Rachel didn’t tell anyone she was quitting. She quietly asked the community health nurse for some patches. For the first week or two she had nightmares and was telling herself in her dreams to just give up and smoke. The dreams gradually faded, but the hand to mouth habit was difficult to break. She was determined to not gain weight, so she chewed gum, drank water, and snacked on rainbow colored baby carrots or tangerines.

She avoided candy and other junk food; although she would allow herself to have a small taste of sweets she was careful to not overdo the portion sizes. She worked on the positive self-talk and stayed away from the smoke shack, choosing to socialize in the office instead.

Three weeks into quitting, she ran out of patches on a hunting trip. She went all day without a patch—at the end of the day she realized that she could do it on her own. By six weeks out, the hand to mouth desire was gone. She still has an occasional dream about smoking, and still misses the smoking sensation but does not miss the way smoking made her feel. She says she wasn’t even tempted to go back to smoking during a recent stressful family situation. Rachel can confidently say she is a non-smoker!

How did Rachel make so many lifestyle changes that she has been able to maintain? Part of her success is that she has been very deliberate, making one healthy change at a time and waiting until it was a habit before taking the next step. In Rachel’s case, she started with walking and drinking water first. Changes in eating habits came later, and quitting smoking was the final step. She also learned skills through the Healthy & Whole program that she continues to practice to stay grounded. She asked for help through the Wellness program and through the smoking cessation program in Human Services. She finds meaning through her job helping others as a Community Health Representative. And she stays strong for her kids, knowing that she will live a long and healthy life and will be there for them for decades to come.

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Government

Chairman’s Report

by Leonard Forsman

The National Conference of American Indians held their held their annual Executive Council meeting in Washington DC. One of the highlights of the meeting included the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of a Treaty Rights Protection policy that directs their staff to make protection of natural resources necessary to preserving habitat for fishing, hunting, gathering and other activities protected by Indian Treaties a part of their mission. We also heard from Congress and federal agencies including Sen. Al Franken and acting Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Larry Roberts (Oneida). A really great experience included a guided tour of the National Archives and an opportunity to see the original Treaty of Point Elliot of 1855. Congressman Derek Kilmer organized the tour for tribal leaders from his congressional district.

Dennis McLerran is the EPA Region 10 Administrator serving Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska. His office hosted a meeting of EPA Regional Administrators from around the nation in Seattle. The Suquamish Tribe had the opportunity to host the group in Suquamish. We had lunch and a tour at the Suquamish Museum and a cultural presentation and overview of Treaty Rights protection efforts at the House of Awakened Culture.

the State Capitol in Olympia. Statewide elected officials, including Governor Jay Inslee, joined State legislators and tribal leaders to share information and learn about priorities in education, economic development and natural resources in Olympia and on our reservations and fishing grounds.

The EPA held a meeting with elected officials, tribal leaders, and members and staff of the Puget Sound Partnership to give an update on their new funding model. The model is intended to distribute EPA funding in the most effective way to fund near term actions that improve The Gates Foundation is reviewing its stormwater management, salmon habitat giving strategy in its Pacific Northwest and shellfish beaches. giving program in Washington State and The Advisory Council on Historic PresPortland, Oregon. Foundation staff con- ervation held their Native American vened a meeting of local leaders in educa- Committee meeting by telephone in adtion and social justice to receive feedback vance of our meeting Tampa, Florida. We on some of their proposals on investing in continue to make progress in our native education as a way to empower individu- youth initiative and have a partnership als and reduce homelessness and poverty. with Salish-Kootenai College in Montana The Tulalip Tribes hosted a Treaty Rights to provide cultural resources training and at Risk Meeting with tribal leaders and classes. We are continuing to assist in proThe Nisqually Tribe hosted a dinner in honor of the late Billy Frank Jr. on his birthday. Tribal leaders gathered to reminisce about Billy and his work to protect our fishing rights and honor his legacy.

Thanks to the Chief Kitsap Academy staff and students for attending the event.

representatives from the EPA, NOAA, USDA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Tribes still have great concerns with riparian buffers, pollution of the Salish Sea and climate change.

The Snoqualmie Tribe hosted the Tribal Green Summit that brings Tribes, firms and individuals together to learn ways to make decisions that reduce our carbon footprint. I joined Mithun in providing an overview of the design and construction of the Suquamish Museum and the House of Awakened Culture, both of which were certified Leadership in Energy and EnviThe Suquamish Tribal Council and the ronmental Design (LEED) Silver buildSuquamish Higher Education Committee ings. continue to work on developing a Partnership with Olympic College to have The Squaxin Island Tribe hosted the college classes offered here on the reser- Washington Indian Gaming Associavation. We reviewed survey results and tion meeting last month. We continue to there is interest in offering classes on trib- invest in public education through investal history and culture and some required ments in social media and conventional freshman courses like Introductory Math newspaper inserts that tell about our history and our current investments in our reand English. spective tribal communities and surroundNorthwest Tribes hosted the annu- ing cities and towns. al State-Tribal Legislative Dinner at The Transportation Futures Committee held their last meeting and we completed our final report. The report will be delivered to policy makers and hopefully will provide guidance on how we can fund future transportation investments that have less environmental impact than past “improvements.”

The Suquamish Museum hosted the quarterly Washington State Historical Society Meeting in the Lawrence Webster Education Room. We heard reports about the Washington History Museum in Tacoma exhibits and collections. We also had training on roles and responsibilities of non-profit board members.

viding support to the development of guidance on ways that additional funding can be provided to State and Tribal Historic Preservation Officers by federal partners and project proponents. Staff reported that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission denied the permit for a natural gas pipeline in Jordan Cove, Oregon that was a concern to the Coos Tribe for its impacts to ancestral sites. We also learned that a bill to loosen archaeological protections for archaeological sites in Florida was also defeated.

The 7th National Forum on Historic Preservation Practice was held at Goucher College, my former graduate college. I moderated a session on demographics where panelists discussed how changes in our population will change how the public views history. As we grow in population and cities and towns ethnic minorities grow into majorities we need find out what types of historic properties are meaningful to this changing demographic.

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Sports & Recreation

Suquamish 35/50 Years & Over Basketball Tournament Players Shine

1st Place 50 & Over North Dakota Warriors

Center in red jersey, Charles Deam playing defense contesting a shot.

by Craig Miller

This year 35/50 and over men’s basketball tournament was held March 12-13, 2016 at the new Suquamish fitness facility. Once again this year’s tournament brought in teams and players from various parts of the Indian country and the competition was very competitive. This year there were a total of 10 teams that participated in the two age categories with five teams in each age division.

2nd Place Suquamish Hill

In the 35 and over Suquamish Deam team defended their title from last year and repeated winning the champion- Back row from left; Dwayne Garve, Deion Shots, Gene Jones jr, ship over Rain City of Nisqually. CDA’s Rez from Coeurd’alene Idaho placed 3rd and all tribes from Muckleshoot George Hill, Vernon Diggs, Roy. Front row left to right: Willie finished 4th. The 50 and over “Legends” division North Dakota Warriors took home the championship with a win Joe, Mike Maltos. over Suquamish Hill followed by Suquamish finishing 3rd and Heritage United Tribes from Seattle/Colville taking 4th place respectfully.

This year’s tournament format was run using both courts on Saturday with the champion playoff rounds on the main court on Sunday.Thank you Suquamish Tribe for your support and to all who came out and participated and supported this year’s tournament also to the Spirit Hawk race canoe club for running the concession stand.

Tournament all-stars: 35 and over: Hakwa Chiquti, Jeff Purser, Woody Strangle, Rich Acbaugh, Sam Lozean, Fransico Davidson, Carl Maicer, Jo-al Moses.

MVP: Miah Davis.

50 and over: Kendall Old Horn, Dennis Archambault, Gene Jones Jr., Dewayne Garvis, Scott Lee, Brian Driskoll, Dale Holnus, Mark Ives.

MVP: Tex Hall

3rd Place Suquamish Forsman Back row from left: David Lewis, Craig Miller, Leonard Forsman, Ray Pondelick, Jerry Vettleson. Front row from left: Jr Santos, Brian Driscell, Scott Lee, Tim Combs.

CHAMPIONS: SUQUAMISH DEAM Left to Right: Larry Mcgrady, Miah Davis, Joel Moffett, Gyasi Ross, Willie Joe, Hakwa Chiquiti, Jeff 2nd Place Rain City Purser. In front, Dre.

3rd CDA

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Congratulations Suquamish Girls Basketball!

Girls 10 and under team makes it to championship game, takes 2nd in league play

Olivia Chiquiti, in the white jersey, driving the ball in.

April 2016

Back row from left; Mikayla Madayag, Kayla Newman, Lilly Nilluka and Bella Ramirez. Middle row from left; Olivia Chiquiti, and Isabelle Chiquiti. Front from left: Jayla Moon, Kendra Hawkins and Sho-Shyne Jones.

Spring Break Fun!!!

Please contact Youth Center to sign up!

by Magdelena Turrieta

The Suquamish Sports and Recreation Deptartment D Girls (10 and under team) made it to the peewee basketball championship game. The D girls went 9-1 for their season. They played a very competitive game Saturday March 19 and went point for point against their oppenant North Mason. The girls were outsized, but that did not stop them from playing great defense the entire game. They fell short of the win, in a very close game with a final score of 19-22. However, they

Lined up for free throw from left in white jerseys, Kendra Hawkins, Isabelle Chiquiti shooting the ball, Isabella Ramirez in back and Sho-Shyne Jones on the right.

played to their fullest and everyone at the Sports and Recreation Deptartment are very proud of each and every player on the team. They left it all on the court and held their heads high. Great job Suquamish ladies!

Snapshot: March Suquamish Youth Activities

• Monday April 4th REZ CLEAN UP! • Tuesday April 5th Swimming and Sla-hal workshop • Wednesday April 6th Game Farm • Thursday April 7th Skateland • Friday April 8th SPARKS

Regailia Classes wrap up

• Wednesdays in March 5pm Regalia Classes with Alaina Capoeman

Basketball & Baseball

• Aaron will be working with elematary kids on Basketball Thursday’s in April at 4:30pm, this will go through the summer • Baseball fundamentals satrting April 18th all Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 3:30pm5pm

Carving Classes

please sign up with Youth Center

Above, Salish wool weaving and Suquamish Song and Dance fun with the whole family. Top right, Easter egg hunt line up at Youth Center, ready... set... GO! Bottom right, youth drawing with Columbia River Artist Toma Villa.

• April 4th -8th make a strip double race canoe with Deam Washington • April 9th-10th Mask Carving with Andrea Wuilbur-Sigo Suquamish Sports and Recreation Youth Center: 360-394-8576 Joey Holmes: 360-394-7144

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Activities Calendar SUN

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No School Moccisin Class

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4 Spring Break 5 Spring Break 6 Spring Break 7 Spring Break 8 Spring Break 9 Rez Clean up 10am Pickleball 7:30pm Youth Council Meeting Canoe Building project

Swiming Game Farm Sla-hal Wrk shop Regalia Class 5pm-7pm Adult Open Gym 8pm Canoe Building project Canoe Building project

Skateland

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Birthday Cake

SPARKS

Youth BB Practice 4:30pm Taco Fundraiser for

Adult Open Gym 8pm Canoe Building project

Carving Class

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Canoe Building project

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Youth Baseball 3:30pm Youth Council Meeting Pickleball 7:30pm

Youth Baseball 3:30pm Pickleball 7:30pm

Youth Baseball 3:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm

Youth Baseball 3:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm

Regalia Class 5pm-7pm I Choose Life Youth Baseball 3:30pm Youth BB Practice 4:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm

Regalia Class 5pm-7pm Youth Baseball 3:30pm

Youth BB Practice 4:30pm

Adult Open Gym 7pm

I Choose Life

Costal Jam 6pm-10pm

UW pow wow

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Elders Lunchroom MON

TUE

Elders Council Meetings

First Thursday of Every Month in the Elder’s Lunch Room.

For more information contact Barbara Lawence-Piecuch blawrence@suquamish.nsn.us or (360) 394-7123.

WED

THU

Elders Kitchen: 360-394-8407

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

Beverages Served

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Geoduck Chowder Egg Salad Sandwich Cole Slaw Fresh Fruit

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

4 Birthday Celebration 5 Breakfast for Lunch Pork Adobo Brown Rice Capri Vegetable Blend Tossed Salad Birthday Cake & Ice Cream

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Egg, Veggie & Cheese Frittata Goulash (ground beef, green beans, Oven Roasted Potatoes tomatoes) Applesauce Muffin Brown Rice Fresh Fruit Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit

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Baked Fish Roasted Garlic Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Kale Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Chicken, Rice & Veggie Soup Tossed Salad w/ Sunflower Seeds Irish Soda Bread Cottage Cheese & Fruit Cocktail

Beef Veggie Stir Fry Brown Rice Tossed Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Fresh Fruit

Chicken Apple Crunch Salad Indian Tacos (ground beef, beans, letTossed Salad tuce, tomatoes, cheese, Irish Soda Bread salsa, & sour cream) Frozen Fudge Bar Fresh Veggie Platter Fresh Fruit

Sliced Pork Roast Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Steamed Spinach Tossed Salad French Bread Stick Applesauce

Ham Hocks & Beans Brown & White Rice Peas & Carrots Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Yogurt Parfait w/ Fruit & Granola

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Shepherd’s Pie (ground turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes) Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Spiced Fruit Cup

Chicken in Mushroom Sauce Brown Rice Broccoli Tossed Salad Angel Food Cake w/ Strawberries

Calico Bean Soup with Kale Tuna Sandwich Cucumber Tomato Salad Fresh Fruit

Macaroni & Cheese Stewed Tomatoes Tossed Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit

BBQ Chicken Baked Beans Cole Slaw Corn Bread Fresh Fruit

Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Germany Veggie Blend Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Baked Potato Bar w/ Broccoli, Chili, Cheese Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Fresh Fruit

Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice Asian Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Apple-Blueberry Crisp

Salmon Boiled Red Potatoes Capri Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Italian Ice

Beef Vegetable Stew Tossed Salad w/ sunflower seeds & dried cranberries Pachado Bread Cottage Cheese & Pears

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Business “New Year, New You” cont.

for $25 and said to myself, “this is exactly what I need to keep me accountable and on track!”

Once I signed up Stephanie Kunold, took all my pre-measurements (my Weight, BMI, Body Fat, Waist Measurement), before the contest started and all my post-measurements once the contest was done. After the first of the year I started my new diet and exercising daily program, I bought a Fitbit Surge (it tracks my workouts, steps, calories burned, heart-rate, etc.). My competitive side (that I hadn’t seen in a long while) kicked in. I worked out at the gym when I had time. However, workout videos that are HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) such as Turbo Jam and Turbo Fire got me to burn twice the calories in half the time. When I was 5 weeks in, I dialed in my diet even more and worked out even harder. I lost 31.4 lbs, 6 BMI points, 3% Body Fat and 7 inches in my waist. All in 8 weeks.

It has taken a lot of hard work, sweat and discipline, but I feel better than ever and feel like I can once again get my life back and under my control. I am happier, have a ton more energy, much better self-image and self-confidence. If nothing else I hope my story will inspire someone else to take that first step. The first step is always the hardest, but once you make that choice, you’ll be so glad you did. I can’t wait to see what the future holds not just for me, but my family as well, because I’m a happier, healthier, more productive version of myself.

PME Employment Opportunities 1 1

Cage*** Main Bank Cashier (FT) Soft Count Lead (FT)

DOE DOE

2 6

CSO*** CSO Shift Manager/ Supervisor (FT) Supervisor/Cashier $ (FT)

DOE DOE

1

Environmental Serices Worker (FT)

$12.00

5 1 5 14 1 3 2 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1

91 TOTAL ***Requires Class IIIA (Tribal & State) $- Tipped Position

Food and Beverage Bartender (FT/PT/ On-Call) $ Sous Chef (FT) Banquet Houseperson (PT) Banquet Server(FT/PT/ On-call) $ Lounge Host (PT) Host(ess)/Cashier (PT) $ Clearwater Server (On-call/PT) $ Buffet Server (PT) $ DMO (PT) Cafe Server (FT/PT) $ Buffet Cashier (PT ) $ Barista (PT) $ Cook (FT) Prep Cook (FT) Busser (PT) $

$10.00 DOE $12.00 $10.00 $11.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 DOE DOE $10.00

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Security*** Manager (FT)

DOE

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Slot*** Relief Shift Manager/Supervisor (FT) Cashier (FT) $ Admin Assistant (FT) Supervisor/Cashier (FT) Slot Technician Senior Technician (FT)

DOE $11.25 DOE DOE DOE DOE

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Table Games*** Dealer (PT) $

DOE

PME APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: • • •

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

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

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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PME Employment cont.

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Kiana Lodge DMO (PT) $

$10.00

2 1 4 1

Whitehorse Banquet Server (PT) $ Manager-in-Training (Suquamish) Server (PT) $ Equipment Operator (PT)

$10.00 DOE $10.00 $10.00

3 2 1 1 1

Retail Longhouse Texaco Clerk (FT/PT) Masi Shop Clerk (FT) Masi Shop Assistant Manager (FT) Lead Masi Shop Clerk (FT) Masi Latte Barista (FT)

$10.00 $10.00 DOE $13.00 $10.00

2 1 2 1 1

Resort Laundry Attendant (FT/PT) Night Auditor (FT) Concierge (FT) Room Attendant (FT) Spa Receptionist

$10.00 DOE DOE $10.00 $10.00

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Community Notices

Obituaries

Harold passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.

He was born on September 12, 1939 and was 76 years of age. A prayer service was Friday, February 26, 2016 at 7:00 PM at The House of Awakened Culture in Downtown Suquamish.

The Belmont Family would like to express a very heartfelt thank you to the Suquamish Tribe, staff, all our family, friends, extended family and Harold Belmont, Sr. our community for the outpouring of September 12, 1939 - February 20, 2016 love and support provided to our family during this difficult time in the passing of our father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and Tribal Elder Harold L. Belmont, Dr. “Putaina” – “Flying Chief”. Your generosity and support meant a lot to us. It is with great respect we give thanks to Shawna George and all of the Suquamish Tribe Human Services staff for helping us when we needed it most. Your ongoing support will never be forgotten.

Thank you to the following for all their help with the services, prayers, songs and words shared as they were very meaningful: Theda New Breast from Browning, Montana (Blackfeet Nation) for being our spokesperson; Father Pat Twohy, Crazy Dogs (Blackfeet Nation); Sacred Water Canoe Family, White Eagle, Bamba (Puerto Rican Drum); Adaline Aure, Marisa Acuna, Jeff Middleton, Shawn Middleton (Santiago).

Special thanks to the community for helping bring our father to his resting place, Tribal Elders, Cooks, Kitchen Help, the seafood provided, all those who brought salads and desserts, singers, speakers, flowers given, announcements prepared by Jessica, brochures prepared by Lena Wilson-Tabafunda and Shawna George. Thank you to Natasha and Candy (Tulalip) who prepared pictures and brochures and all those who helped them and all others. Thank you very much! All our relations! Love & Respect- The family of Harold L. Belmont, Sr. Janet Belmont passed away peacefully after a prolonged illness, at the age of 77. Janet was born in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, the fourth of five children to Carl and Leone Patka. Her family relocated to Seattle in 1944. She graduated from Cleveland High School in 1956. Janet married Bruce Belmont on June 5, 1965. Following Bruce’s retirement from the US Navy in 1974, they made their home in Poulsbo. Both Janet and Bruce enjoyed traveling in their RV throughout the Northwest.

For many years Janet was active in the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3586 in Poulsbo. Although not a tribal member, Janet was very active and supportive of her husband’s Suquamish Tribal activities. Janet’s family and friends will always remember her great sense of humor, her warm Janet Lee Belmont heart and her devotion to those she cared about. Janet was July 13, 1938 - February 24, 2016 preceded in death by her parents Carl and Leone, her sister Marilyn and brother Jon. Janet is survived by her husband Bruce, sons Brian (Patty), Todd, and David (Jeannette), her brother Chuck, sister Laverne (Gus) Casini, 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A special thank you goes to the staff of Martha and Mary Rehabilitation facility for their wonderful care and compassion during Janet’s final days. A celebration of Janet’s life was held on March 5, 2016, at the House of Awakened Culture in Downtown Suquamish.

Patricia Marie Morris-Hawk

February 8, 1952 - February 25, 2016

Family and friends attended a celebration of life for Patricia Marie Morris-Hawk (TS-SYS-E-BLO) on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at the House of Awakened Culture in Downtown Suquamish.

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Erica Cardiel Kal-a-Kwah-te Deam Awner Gronlund

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James Henry Jr. Lanikai Bagley

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Dennis Clark Dawn Adams

April 4

Cory Silvey

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Savannah Hill Lynn MacDonald

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Jean Belmont Jalysha Covarrubias Katelynn Pratt Randi Purser Veronica Rhodes David Watson Michael Zaiss

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Ashley Bradley

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Robert Cordero Breanna Crenna Rosemary Deam

Maxwell Dawes Sea-ots-ton Jones Samantha Webster Clae-wha-ah Williams

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Anthony Baldwin Chal-chee-quin Williams Alfred Youngblood Jr.

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David Adams Faith Morton

April 16

Marcus Eller Chelsea Jones

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Nic’cola Armstrong

Genevieve Molina

Kaikumi Rosario Tara Witcher Tracy Iseminger Trishandra Taken-Alive

Michael Chee Sierra Jackson

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Anthony Forsman

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Merle George Connor Maloney

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Lea McMillan Jr. Christopher Purser James Wilson

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Ruth Alexis Kelly Contraro Michelle Kerns Denise Pezzanite Ariella Pool James Wilson

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Mark Crowell Jacob Hill Ebony Neal Diaria Skundberg

April 23

Cathy Kimmel Ralena Maloney Nicholas O’Brien

Joseph Bagley Destiny Bakken Gabriel Reynolds Makayla Featherston

April 27 Jesse Ives

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Lee Berlin Misty Castaneda-Ortiz Enoch Scheer Timothy Aslakson

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Dylan Jackson Andrew Jackson-Nickel William Lawrence Edward Schaefer

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Teri Bayes Travis Silvey Steven Anderson Sophia Chiquiti

Christopher Beckwith Renee Hommel Willard Pratt

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