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Suquamish News Volume 15

March 2015

Making Waves at Chief Kitsap Academy In this issue...

Inspiring Teachers pg 4

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Famed artist works with students to create signature school mural

Renewal Powwow Info pg 8

Kingston 3-on-3 kids pg 9

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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 Museum at (360) 394-8499.

Tribal Member/Employee New Hotel Tower Tours Now- Mar 30 1pm & 3pm As the building nears completion, Port Madison Enterprises is offering guided tours of the new hotel.

Members of Tribal households and employees can tour the facility on Mondays, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Tour attendees are asked to

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Family Language Classes Mar 3-31, 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 General Public Purser in the Suquamish New Hotel Tower Tours Education Department ofNow- Mar 28 10am & Noon fice at (360) 394-8566.

As the building nears completion, Port Madison En- Waking the Canoes terprises is offering guided Mar 7 tours of the new hotel. Mem- Suquamish will be waking bers of the General Public canoes for the season in a can tour the hotel on Satur- Tribal families only morndays, at 10 a.m. and noon. ing event. Public viewing Tour attendees are asked of the canoes and guided to wear covered toe shoes tours by museum staff will with little to no heels, and to be available 1-3pm. For expect the use of stairs. At- more information contact tendees will also be asked to Program Manager Kate Ahwear protective gear when vakana at (360) 394-8573. they arrive, and to sign a li- Suquamish Book Mobile Visit ability waiver. Groups will Mar 9 & 23 3:00pm meet in front of the Agate Kitsap Regional Library’s Pass Deli in the casino. For Bookmobile serves the more information contact Suquamish community evRichard Williams (360) ery other Monday, 3:00pm to 4:30 pm. in the parking 598-8703. lot at Suquamish Village. 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 Richard Williams (360) 598-8703.

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

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Meetings Suquamish Warriors March 3 5:30pm The regular meeting for Suquamish Warriors usually occurs the first Tuesday of every month. All veterans and their guests are welcome at the Suquamish Warrior Veterans Center, 6353 Middle Street, Suquamish WA, 98392. For more information contact Chuck Wagner (360) 633-6236 or the Veterans Center Office at (360) 626-1080. The Veterans Center is also open every Monday 9am-3pm for Veteran visiting and Thursdays for service officer work 9am-3pm.

Museum Board Meeting March 5 10:30am The Suquamish Museum Board will meet at the museum on 6861 NE South Street Suquamish, Wa. For more information about meeting including agendas Community Easter Party ties. Tribal Member only and upcoming meetings, tours of the facility are set contact Barbara Lawrence April 4 5:30pm Suquamish Tribal Members to occur at 10am the same At (360)394-8499. and families are invited to day. For more information

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attend the annual Easter Party hosted by the Suquamish Tribe Human Services Department. Games, egg coloring and giveaways will all be part of the event.

Open to all ages. For more information contact Clae Williams at (360) 394-8413 or kwilliams@suquamish. nsn.us.

Renewal Powwow April 24-26 The Sports & Rec. Dept. is sponsoring the annual Renewal Powwow scheduled to occur at the House of Awakened Culture in Downtown Suquamish. For complete Powwow details, Museum Lecture Series see page 8. For more information contact Craig Miller March 26 6:30pm South Pacific Islander Nav- at (360) 394-8574 or cmilligation- Professor Vince er@suquamish.nsn.us.

Diaz teaches how South Seafoods Grand Opening Pacific Islanders used nav- May 21 11am igation in their ocean go- Suquamish Seafoods Ening canoes to travel far terprises will be hosting a and wide. Learn about spe- Grand Opening Ceremony cific techniques still used at the new Seafoods buildtoday in this lecture. For ing, located on Totten Road. more information contact Speakers, a ribbon cutting the Suquamish Museum at and light refreshments will (360) 394-8499. all be part of the festivi-

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News & Events

Chief Kitsap Academy Mural

Artist Toma Villa, students and community members come together to create 30-foot painting honoring school mascot Oregon artist and Yakama Tribal Member Toma Villa has a unique approach to creating murals in Tribal Schools. He incorporates student learning into the process by working directly with Tribal youth to create the artwork.

his initial sketch of the mural included stories he heard about orca visiting Suquamish Tribe journey participants in recent years.

Salish designs and the CKA school mascot were also incorporated in the piece as a result of student sketches.

Work on the Chief Kitsap Academy Mural (CKA) began in January when Villa visited with students in a classroom setting. He spoke with them about art and later learned what images and shapes were important to them during a sketching workshop. The artist also met with family and community members during his initial visit, learning as much as he could about the Tribe and the school.

In February, Villa returned to Suquamish with a complete rendering, and worked with students to create the 30-foot by 30foot mural that now calls the CKA Gym home. CKA students and community members assisted Villa with the outline and fill to Artist Toma Villa, rights, spoons paint for a CKA student to help with the mural. complete the mural in just was funded by the Suqua- Suquamish Tribe Facebook 5 days. mish Tribe Sports and Rec- page at facebook.com/ “It’s amazing, the students, reation Department, and suquamishtribe. More instaff and families are just spearheaded by Program fomration about Toma VilAnswers to frequently asked questions thrilled with it,” said CKA Manager Kate Ahvakana. la’s artwork, including muWhat’s Happening Principal Fabian Castilleja. A time lapse video of the rals, can be found online at Phase I: the new parking structure was completed in The CKA Mural Project project is available on the tomavilla.com.

December 2013. Phase II consisting of new tower rooms, new dining facilities, meeting space and buffet remodel, is set to be completed June 2015. Phase cur every other Monday regular meetings every meeting. For more informaIII is set to begin mid-February in the casino with the throughout the year. Meet- other Thursday throughout tion, contact Windy Andernew lounge and non-smoking section to be completed ings are in the Suquamish the year. Meetings gener- son at wanderson@suquafirst.

Tribal Council Chambers ally begin at 9am, at the mish.nsn.us.

How many new jobs will there be? at 18490 Suquamish Way Suquamish Tribal Gaming Phase II will require new positions for Food & BeverNKSD Tribal NE, Suquamish WA, 98392 Offices on Augusta Avenue age, Hotel, House Keeping, and more. We are expectParent Ed. Committee and are open to Suquamish in Suquamish, WA. Meeting to fill over 145 new jobs for phase II. March 30 Noon tribal members and em- ings are open to Suquamish The March meeting of the When will the restaurants & rooms open? ployees of the Suquamish tribal members. For more NKSD Tribal Parent Ed. The new Fine Dining restaurant, Café, Coffee exTribe. Special reports and information on upcoming Committee will be held press and 98 tower rooms are set to open midguest speaker presentations meetings, contact Samanin the Suquamish TribMay. Hours for the restaurants will be as follows: are open to tribal members tha Johnson at (360) 394al Council Chambers and Fine Dining: Sun-Thurs 4pm - 9pm | Fri & Sat 4pm only and key staff. For more 8652. is open to all parent with - 10pm Café: Sun - Thurs 6am - Midnight | Fri & Sat information about meetings General Council Native American Students 6am - 3am Coffee Express: 7 days a week 6am - 6pm contact Windy Anderson March 14 & 15 attending NKSD schools. wanderson@suquamish.

When will the new buffet open?

Both days of the Annual Council Chambers are lonsn.us Buffet remodel will begin mid-April and be completGeneral Council Meeting cated in the Administrative ed July 1, 2015. During the remodel, the buffet will for the Suquamish Trib- Complex on Suquamish Suquamish Tribal be located in a portion of the 10,000 sq. ft. meeting Gaming Comm. Meetings al Membership will occur Way. For more informaspace. Once completed it will include rotisserie, pizza at Kiana Lodge this year. tion, contact Interim NAEP March 12 & 26 10am and Mongolian grill stations.

The Suquamish Tribal Agendas will be mailed to Coordinator Terry Edwards

Villa says inspiration for ...“meetings continued.

PME Board Meeting March 11 9am Resort Chico Room Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors meetings usually occur every other week throughout the year. The meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members and invited guests, and take place at various PME properties throughout the year. For more information on PME Board of Directors meetings and locations, please contact Brenda Stice at brendastice@clearwatercasino.com.

Tribal Council Meeting March 9 & 23 8am Suquamish Tribal Council meetings generally oc- Gaming Commission holds Tribal Members before the at (360) 396-3095.

Clearwater Expansion

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Education

We’re Still In!

Suquamish Elementary 5th Grade Teacher’s letter to Seahawks inspires students and community The following letter was written by Kristy Dressler and Misty Hernandez, two 5th Grade Teachers at Suquamish Elementary.

Dear Pete Carroll and The Seattle Seahawks, Like thousands of other fans, I was saddened by the Super Bowl loss last Sunday. I won’t deny that.

My sadness was temporary, however, as I soon began to realize how many important life lessons could be taught and learned from that one game. As a school teacher, I saw opportunity.

On Monday morning, just as we expected, students came to school saying things like “those refs were terrible” and “the Patriots are cheaters”. Their loyalty to the Seahawks was evident; however, we needed to clear up some misconceptions. My teaching partner and I opened up a discussion with our 5th graders about the game. We used the Super Bowl as a gateway to talk about some essential ideas. We started by talking about the importance of accepting a loss as a loss and not blaming others for it. In fact, though it is difficult to do, sometimes we need to

admit that the other team played well!

We thought you may want to know about the things that our students came away with. The following list includes the other ideas that our students came up with as important life lessons they learned from the big game: No person should ever be defined by a single moment in time. There is nothing, absolutely nothing wrong with 2nd place. Focus on the positives, rather than dwelling on the negatives.

Teamwork is the essence to success. Never give up- put your best effort forward and your hard work will pay off.

Don’t ever stop believing.

Always have good sportsmanship. Create a good reputation for yourself and for your team. Persevere through hard times. Build each other up and support one another because you get farther that way.

So thank you. Thank you for your hard work, for your dedication and commitment to the game and to your fans. Thank you for making our Sundays something to look forward to. Thank you for being role models.

Thank you for the sacrific-

Hernandez and Dressler with their 5th grade class at Suquamish Elementary. The educators used the most recent Seahawks season to teach their students about sportsmanship, character, hard work and other important life lessons.

es you make. Thank you for taking us to the Super Bowl two years in a row, and for the future games you will play in. You have given our school, our community, and the greater Seattle area something to come together about. We are Hawks’ fans- The 12’s. We parade around in blue and green and our houses and yards are adorned with flags. We have heart. We are proud.

I hope you are able to push aside any negative publicity and concentrate on the fact that there are still fans everywhere celebrating your success. WE’RE STILL IN! Looking forward to next season already.

Sincerely, Kristy Dressler, Misty Hernandez, and our 5th Graders at Suquamish Elementary

NKSD Inter-Tribal NAEP Liaison Contact Information Kingston Middle School ~ Cindy Thomspon ~ (360) 396-3412 Kingston High School ~ Lee Wilson ~ (360) 396-3324 Wolfle Elementary ~ Toni Sullivan ~ (360) 396-3723 Suquamish Elementary ~ Cindy Purser Drover ~ (360) 396-3868 Interim Director of Instructional Programs ~ Terry Edwards ~ (360) 396-3095

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Health & Wellness

Make Walking Your First Step to Preventing or Managing Diabetes Experts tips on incorporating exercise into your daily routine submittede by Fran Miller

Being physically active will help you prevent or manage diabetes. You can start by walking. It’s easy to start walking. All you need is 10 minutes and a good pair of walking shoes.

How much walking should I do?

Walking for at least 150 minutes a week is best. Start out walking 3 or more times a week. Work up to 30 minutes of walking at least 5 days a week. You can break the 30 minutes into three 10-minute sessions spread throughout the day.

What kind of shoes should I wear?

Make sure that your shoes fit well. They should cushion and support your feet.

Park a little farther from the store or your work place.

Walk on your lunch hour or break. Use the stairs. Walk at the same time each day.

Have a weekly schedule.

How fast should I walk? Walk on most days of the Start slowly and go faster as week. you become more fit. If you How can I become more fit? cannot talk while you walk, First check with your health you are walking too quick- care provider to find out ly. If you can sing while you what activities are best for walk, you are walking too you. Try bike riding, hiking, dancing, or working out at slowly! a gym. Find out what kinds How can I make of fitness activities you can walking a habit?

With a little time, walking join at your tribal health can become a habit. Try to center. Ask a friend, your grandchildren, develop a habit of walking children, or other family members for at least 30 minutes every day; have fun! Walk with to join you. You will be a family or friends. Enjoy healthy role model to your talking. Take scenic routes. loved ones.

Wear a clean pair of socks to protect your feet. If you have any foot problems or need help getting the right shoes, see your health care provider.

Spotlight on Wellness

Chemical Dependency Counselor Dolores McConaghy submitted by Dolores McConaghy

Hello Suquamish Tribal community! My name is Dolores McConaghy of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe. I am a licensed Chemical Dependency Professional and have been in the counseling field for 15 years.

I have been an employee of the Suquamish Tribe Wellness Center for nearly 6 years. Previously, I worked at both Klallam Counseling and Highland Courte Treatment Center in Port Angeles. I have four children, ten grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

I enjoy basket weaving and reading. I also spend some of my time in the summer at North beach in Port Townsend. I was born and raised in Port Townsend and went to Peninsula college as well as taken some classes at Northwest Indian College.

I enjoy my job because I have been where some of my clients have been and I know there is a better way to deal with problems than to use substances.

Walk.

Have fun.

Prevent diabetes.

Walking will help you prevent and manage diabetes.

Take these steps: 1. Start by walking 3 days a week.

2. Walk for 30 minutes each day. You can break it into three 10-minute sessions.

3. Make it a habit to walk at least 30 minutes, 5 days a week.

Produced by IHS Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention, www.diabetes.ihs.gov

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Government

Heritage Specialist News

Call For Artists

I have been busy getting the interviews in order and trying to find ways to have folks come in and mark the maps to help us save or Traditional lands for hunting, gathering and everything sacred.

The Suquamish Foundation invites donations of art from traditional and contemporary Native artists for its 2015 annual dinner and auction, “A Time to Gather.” Event proceeds will benefit the Suquamish Museum. Carvings, drums, weavings, baskets, jewelry, shawls and blankets, prints, drawings and sculpture are sought for the auction. Artists making donations will receive recognition in the auction catalog and two complimentary tickets to the event.

by Marilyn Jones

If you know of special places that you hunt, gather or that have a sacred value to us as a Tribe, this needs to be document on the maps.

Please contact either Dennis Lewarch at dlewarch@ suquamish.nsn.su or 360-394-8529 or Marilyn G. Jones at mjones@suquamish.nsn.us or 360-394-8526 and we will gladly pull out the maps for you to mark. Or if you wish to tell your story we will set up the video appointment and you can tell us! Thank you for helping our land!

Suquamish Foundation seeks auction pieces for returning annual fundraising event

This is an excellent opportunity for artists to support the cultural resurgence of the Suquamish People. Previous year’s auction have been sold out in advance and attracted an audience from throughout the Puget Sound Region.

A traditional welcome will be provided by the Suquamish Song and Dance Group. The evening will feature a cultural performance by Tlingit dance group Kuteeyaa. Guests will also enjoy a gourmet dinner of traditional foods followed by the auctions.

Postcards announcing the return of the event were mailed to donors last month.

All auction donations received by April 28, 2015 will be photographed and included in the catalog. Descriptions can include one sentence about the piece and one or two sentences about the artist. Artists interested in donating should contact Miranda Belarde-Lewis at mlewis@suquamish.nsn.us.

For event tickets, contact Angela Flemming at (360) 3948459, aflemming@suquamish. nsn.us or JoAnn Joe at (360) 394-8454 jjoe@suquamish. nsn.us.

Caregivers Needed The Suquamish Elder Caregiver program provides support services to tribal elders as a bridge to helping them remain in their home for as long as possible. The Human Service Department has a grant that allows us to pay $10.33 per hour, up to 10 hours a month based on Elder needs assessment. Caregivers will provide light housekeeping, shopping, meal prep and limited personal care.

Interested in caregiving? Contact us at (360) 394-8425 for more information. Application and background check required.

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Government

Chairman’s Report

by Leonard Forsman

USS Stennis I had the honor of being a distinguished visitor to the USS Stennis aircraft carrier during training operations off San Diego, California.

Our group, which included a few Air Force pilots and several contractors who are working on the new fighter jet, left from the North Island Naval Air Station in Coronado on a cargo aircraft that delivers goods and passengers to the carriers. We made an arrested landing (TRAP) on the deck of the Stennis in our cargo plane when its tailhook scraped the deck and hooked onto one cables on deck. We were able to stand on deck and watch fighter jets land during daytime training. We also watched night landings from an upper deck known as the “vulture’s row.” We had a great tour of carrier operations, including sitting in on a pilot briefing, the weaponry storage area, and the bridge of the USS Stennis, which is based in Bremerton. We stayed the night on the ship and returned to North Island the next day, after being catapulted, of course, off the carrier. Thanks to the Navy for the visit and for the important mission that their crew does every day.

al challenges that affected their health and well-being.

We also heard from recovery coaches that are available to guide people seeking a healthier lifestyle.

State Legislature Education Hearings The state legislature is considering a bill that would make teaching tribal history mandatory for public schools. The State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction has developed curriculum online that would be available for school districts to implement. I testified in support of the bills in both the House and Senate with the Muckleshoot Tribe.

Navy G-2-G Meeting Suquamish Tribal representatives met with Captain Thomas Zwolfer and staff from Naval Base Kitsap to discuss permitting issues at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and restoration projects at Chico Creek and Carpenter Creek.

Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council The monthly meeting of the KRCC focused on the work of the West Sound Alliance, a group of local government leaders that are working together to prioritize transportation projects for state Journey to Wellness Event funding in the legislature’s The Suquamish Wellness transportation bill.

Program hosted an eve- Puget Sound ning event at the House of Energy Meeting Awakened Culture to cele- Suquamish Tribal reprebrate recovery and healthy sentatives met with Puget lifestyles in our community. Sound Energy to discuss We heard testimony from maintenance projects on tribal members and others power poles along SR 305 that live on our reservation and Suquamish Way this that have overcome person- year and in 2016. Some

poles will be replaced. Traf- on their efforts to incorfic impacts will be limited. porate Suquamish culture in their programs. We also White House 2016 Budget Conference Call reviewed different options Representatives from the for canoe family travel Obama Administration pro- this summer. Plans for the vided details on the Presi- summer should finalized in dent’s 2016 budget. A major March. element of the budget is the mandatory funding of contract support costs, which have been underfunded in the BIA and IHS budgets for years. This will help our Tribe in our annual budget process, allowing us to redirect funding that formerly supplemented underfunded indirect cost budgets.

Marguerite McKnight Retirement Luncheon Legislative assistant Marguerite McKnight, who has worked for the legal department many years retired last month. We are grateful for the hard work that Marguerite did on our tribal ordinances, enrollment issues, constitutional review and our annual General Council meetings.

West Sound Alliance Meeting The West Sound Alliance consists of elected leaders from Kitsap, Pierce and Mason County met at Port Orchard City Hall to present our transportation priorities to representatives from the Governor’s Office and other agencies. The prioritized list includes funding for improvements on State Route 305.

Cultural Co-op The Cultural Cooperative met to hear reports from tribal programs, including the Early Learning Center and the Wellness Program,

Seattle Waterfront Design Review Meeting The landscape architecture firm designing the new Seattle Waterfront plan that will be built after the Alaskan Way viaduct is removed met with representatives of the Suquamish and Muckleshoot Tribes in an effort to implement tribal culture into the plan. Tribal representatives reviewed some of the firm’s ideas that included celebration spaces, cooking sites and and native plants.

Suquamish Foundation The Suquamish Foundation met at Kiana Lodge to make plans for the coming year.

This includes the resumption of the the fundraising event “A Time to Gather” on May 9th at Kiana Lodge.

market demand increases.

I testified before the commission in support of the amendment. The amendment passed 8-1 and now moves on for signature by Governor Inslee.

Tribal Leaders Congress on Education The TLC met at Squaxin to discuss tribal education issues. Efforts continue to improve curriculum, train and recruit native teachers and work with state and federal agencies to improve graduation rates for native CKA Presentation Dennis Lewarch and I visstudents. ited CKA to teach tribal U.S. Army Corps history, culture and archaeof Engineers Meeting Suquamish Tribal repre- ology to two history classsentatives met Colonel es. The students had many John Buck, Commander of great questions and showed the USACOE Seattle Dis- great interest in our presentrict, to discuss permitting tation. issues in our usual and accustomed fishing areas. We look to the USACOE to protect our treaty resources when making decisions regarding projects affecting salmon and shellfish habitat and harvest areas.

WA State Ferries Meeting State/Tribal Suquamish Tribal represen- Legislative Dinner tatives met with the new director of the Washington State Ferries Lynne Griffith and her staff. We discussed terminal improvement projects and the potential impacts on habitat and treaty resources.

WA State Gambling Commission Hearing The WSGC held a hearing on the proposed amendments to the gaming compact. This agreement will set up a permanent mechanism for Tribes to add machines to their casinos as

Several Washington Tribes, including the Suquamish, sponsored a dinner that brought tribal leaders and state legislators together to discuss state/tribal issues.

Governor Inslee opened the event at the State Capitol building with some brief remarks. Speaker Frank Chopp, Sen. John McCoy and Rep. Sherry Appleton also attended along several of their legislative colleagues and state agency staff.

Gateway Project Meeting The Suquamish, Swinomish and Tulalip Tribes met with US Army Corps of Engineers to discuss the proposed Gateway Project at Swinomish. We expressed our concerns regarding the project and its impacts on our treaty fishing harvest.

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Sports & Recreation

Suquamsih Boys Basketball Team Take Championship

Youth 12-15 playing in Bremerton City League win Junior Division title

Above Back Row Left to Right: Craig Miller, Popeh Chiquiti, Josh Combs, Marcus Mclean, Kynoa Sipai, Stacey McCloud, Magdalena Turrieta, Alijah Sipai Front Row Left to Right: Kanim Natrall, Mateo Sipai, Shawn Jones

By Craig Miller

The Suquamish youth boy’s basketball team won the Jr. Division league play and carried their winning ways to the Bremerton Annual Golden Ball City Championship, beating the Bremerton Bulls 54-24 in the championship game.

It was played on Saturday February 21, 2015 at the Sheridan Park community Center In Bremerton.

This team was really fun to coach and watch play.

They always came ready to play, and played as a team and it really showed. All the time they have put into the gym has paid off. Maggie and myself could not be more proud of these young athletes and how well they handled themselves on and off the court. We have high hopes for these young men The Suquamish team went and will be looking for 7-1 during the regular sea- great things in the future. son and 3-0 during the playoffs.

Photo right- Suquamish boys in black. driving the ball to the hoop: Kynoa Sipai, #20 Mateo Sipai, #22 Alijah Sipai and #15 Marcus Mclean.

Suquamish Tribe and Pow Wow Committee will not be responsible for lost or stolen items, accidents or injuriesparticipate at your own risk. No alcohol or drugs permitted.

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Suquamish Teams Represent in Nespelem Tournament Kingston 3-on-3 Event Annual event included 31 teams from throughout Northwest Indian Country

Sports & Recreation sponsors 5 Teams

7th Grade Team - from left; Leetsah Deam, Antonia Ewing and Kamryn Sprague. Not pictured, Brandy Boure.

Suquamish Women’s Team at Nespelem- 3rd Place Back row from left; Alaina Capoeman, Miranda, Alyson Chandller, Roweena Antone, Becky and Angel Tulee. Middle row from left; Magdalena Turrieta, Debra Hill, Kaui Lawrence, Tyziah Lawrence, Randie George, Braiden Adams and Lehua Fontes. Front row from left, Malora Chee and Ipo Fontes.

Young Men’s Team at Nespelem- 3rd Place Back row from left; Steven Adams, George Hill III, Daniel George, Amilio and Anthony Pondelick. Front row from left; Welaka Chiquiti, Aaron Lawrence, Jose Martinez and Jacob Hill.

6th Grade Team - from left; Nika Chiquiti, Sierra Denning, Kiaya Natrall and Noelani Old Coyote.

Suquamish Men’s 50+ at Nespelem- 4th Place Suquamish All-Stars From left; Jr Santos, Marion Ives, Matt Ives, Craig Miller, From left, Men’s 50+ Leonard Forsman,Women’s Ipo Fontes and Dennis Sutter, Gene Jones Jr, Leonard Forsman and Chuck Young Men’s George Hill III. Deam Sr.

4th Grade Team - Kah-Ty Natrall, Topher Old Coyote, Dakota Standley Isiah Pondelick and Steven Anderson.

Suquamish 4th Grade Co-eds Team takes 2nd in Puyallup Tournament

Suquamish 4th Grade Co-ed Team Photo right- back row from left; Koodzi Ross, Topher Old Coyote, Kah-Ty Natrall, Coach Magdalena Turrieta, Dakota Standley and Isiah Pondelick. Front row from left, Taliyah Berg, Isabella Ramirez, Jayla Moon Isabelle Chiquiti and Olivia Chiquiti.

Upcoming Events

3rd Grade Team - from left; Olivai Chiquiti, Isabella Ramirez, Isabelle Chiquiti and Jayla Moon.

• Girls Day March 21 @ Youth Center • Jr. Co-ed golf team forming ages 8-13 Contact Craig Miller 360-394-8574 • Youth Center CLOSED March 23 2nd Grade Team - Jaxson Korsak, Bobbyray Pondelick, Koodzi Ross and Xzavier Jones.

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For Basketball Games and Practice Questions Contact: Magdalena Turrieta: 394-8634 or 360-509-9512 Aaron Lawrence: 394-8575 or 360-865-0293 Steven Adams: 394-8576 or 360-710-4111

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Elders Lunchroom MON

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No elder’s lunch on site.

Meals will be delivered to homebound elders from the casino.

Tuna-Noodle Casserole Germany Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

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Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy California Blend Veggies Kale Salad 9 Grain Bread Fresh Fruit

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Corned Beef & Cabbage Boiled Potatoes Steamed Carrots Irish Soda Bread SF Jell-O w/ Fruit

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Corn Soup w/ Ground Beef Tossed Salad Blueberry Muffin Yogurt Parfait with Berries

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Chicken a la King Brown Rice Japanese veggie blend Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Macaroni & Cheese Stewed Tomatoes Tossed Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit

Chicken w/ Mushroom Sauce over Brown Rice Germany Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Elk Stew Turkey & Cheese on 9 Grain Bread w/ Lettuce Broccoli Salad Fresh Fruit

Beef Soft Taco (ground beef, refried beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa) Spanish Rice Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit

Beef & Green Bean Casserole No elder’s lunch on site.

No elder’s lunch on site.

Brown Rice Meals will be delivered to Meals will be delivered to Tossed Salad homebound elders from the homebound elders from the Blueberry Bran Muffin kitchen. casino.

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Baked Fish Quinoa Salad Steamed Spinach Broccoli Salad Pachado bread Fresh Fruit

Chicken Soft Taco (chicken, tortilla, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, salsa) Refried Beans California Blend Veggies Fresh Fruit

Pork Roast Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Brussels sprouts Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Applesauce

Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice Asian Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Wheat roll Applesauce

Pasta w/ Meat Sauce Capri Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit

Beverages Served Daily

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

Indian Tacos (meat, beans, cheese, salsa, tomatoes, sour cream) Broccoli Slaw Fresh Fruit

Ham Hocks w/ Beans Brown or White Rice Capri Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Cottage Cheese with Fruit Cocktail

Elder’s Kitchen: 360-394-8407

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

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Spotlight: Luther “Jay” Mills Jr

PME’s first employee shares an inside view of economic growth in Suquamish over the past four decades

by Lisa Rodriguez

After 38 years of professional experience with the Suquamish Tribe, Jay Mills couldn’t be happier with the tribe’s growth. Right out of high school Jay had the opportunity for his first job as Night Watchman at the Smoke Shop, the tribe’s first business venture. Just two years later Frieda Scott and Lawrence Webster gave Jay the opportunity to be the Smoke Shop Manager. In 1981 the Smoke Shop was turned into the Liquor store making Jay the Liquor Store Manager. After 15 years of devotion to that position, Jay took the opportunity to become the Bingo Hall Assistant Manager in 1994. Jay later became the Bingo Hall Manager for three years before moving on to Slot Manager at the Clearwater Casino. In the six years as Slot Manager, Jay found independent contractor, Brent Brown, as a mentor to teach him everything he needed to know about the gaming world. As much as Jay enjoyed gaming he accepted the position as Kiana Lodge Director when the Lodge was purchased by the Tribe

in 2004. In the last 11 years, Jay has enjoyed the Award Winning Kiana Lodge and looks forward to many years to come.

Without those who worked hard and went above and beyond- I couldn’t have had the successful career I’ve had without them. Thank “My motivation and devo- you everyone for your hard tion to my career and family work,” said Jay. couldn’t have been possible Jay has had the honor of without the support of my serving on the Suquamish parents Delores and Lu- Tribal Council for over ther Mills. They taught me 20 years, 2 as Tribal Vice Chairman and the other 18 as a Council Member, Sieze opportunity Jay was selected as Indian Gaming Magazines “Exfor higher traordinary Employee” education and job September of 2004.

opportunities that will get you your dreams.

- Jay Mills

about hard work, helping others and having respect for those around me. I also couldn’t be the person I am today without my wife of 37 years, Joanie Mills and our five children and 15 grandchildren. When it comes to a professional career I find it most important to thank anyone who has ever worked with me.

An additional accomplishment that reflects on the hard work of Jay and his staff at Kiana Lodge, it was voted the Best NW Wedding Venue in both The Knot and South Sound Magazines in 2013. Kiana Lodge also won the Couples Choice Award for Demonstrating Excellence in Quality, Service, Responsiveness and Professionalism in 2015 on WeddingWire.com.

Jay is a current Tribal Council member, a former Leadership Kitsap Board member, is currently sitting on the Suquamish Seafood

Luther “Jay” Mills Jr pictured with his parents at Kiana Lodge. From left, Luther Mills Sr., Luther Mills Sr and Delores Mills.

Board and the Suquamish Foundation Board. In his spare time finds joy in being a Suquamish Tribal commercial fisherman as well.

The future of the Suquamish Tribe has been bright from the moment Jay stepped out of high school. Watching the growth of the tribe in the last 38 years has made Jay

proud to be a tribal member. get you your dreams. I started as a night watchman and The opportunities within am now the Director of Kithe tribe are endless, with ana Lodge. Hard work and the multitude of job and edmotivation are key to obucation opportunities; Jay taining your dreams; don’t understands the importance be afraid to ask for help, of the tribal youth for our as you never know who is future. “To all tribal memwilling to support you along bers, seize the opportunity the way.” for a higher education and job opportunities that will

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Business ...“expansion” continued.

How will the expansion help the community?

PME is the 3rd largest employer in Kitsap County. This expansion will provide the community additional jobs, bring additional business to Kitsap County and help keep our local economy stable.

What will Phase III consist of?

Phase II will finish with the completion of the buffet remodel July 1, 2015. Phase III is set for completion in March 2016.

When will Phase II & III be completed?

The new Lounge and non-smoking section will begin mid-February. It will be an extension of the casino on the North side. The entrance from the new garage will be part What type of entertainment will be showcased?

With a larger indoor space, we’ll be able to have concerts, MMA fights, variety shows of non-smoking. Once completed, the Deli will be enlarged, Poker, Gift Shop, Players and more! With the 10th anniversary of Performances at the Passage, you can expect Club, Security, Cage and Keno will be moved. A new bar will be located near the current lounge. some spectacular performers on the lawn and the 4th of July Rooftop Party.

Clearwater Casino Resort

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14 | March 2015

Community Notices

Teens & Drugged Driving

Know the facts about new Washington State laws, and how to talk to your teens submitted by Shawn Adams

All parents worry about the safety of their teen behind the wheel even when driving conditions are perfect.

While most parents educate their children about the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol, the topic of drugged driving isn’t always part of the conversation.

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death among young people aged 16 to 19. When a teen’s relative lack of driving experience is combined with the use of marijuana or other substances that affect cognitive and motor abilities, the results can be tragic.

What You Should Know In Washington State, driving under the influence (DUI) refers to operating a vehicle while affected by alcohol, drugs, or both. This applies

Drivers under the age of 21 found with any THC in their system face state DUI charges. to both legal and illegal drugs, including prescription medication and over-thecounter drugs.

Washington State state maintains a Zero Tolerance policy for the presence of any THC in the bloodstream of drivers under age 21.

Underage drivers with any THC found in their system face DUI charges. For adults over age 21, the legal limit for THC is 5.0 ng per mL of whole blood. Adults over age 18 with a medical marijuana prescription are not exempt from DUI for THC blood levels at or above the 5.0 ng per mL limit. After using marijuana, impairments include subjective sleepiness, distortion of time and distance, vigilance, and loss of coordination and can persist for up to 24 hours after consumption.

In a comprehensive study on unsafe driving by high school students, 30 percent of seniors reported driving after drinking heavily or using drugs, or riding in a car in which the driver had been drinking heavily or using drugs, at least once in the prior two weeks.7 What You Can Do Talk with your child earland often about the negative consequences of drugged driving. Set clear expectations for safe and sober driving. Know who your child is spending time with and where they are at.

Check in with the responsible adult where your child is visiting.

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Suquamish Tribal Member Discount Suquamish Tribal members will receive

20% Off

on all landscape products at the gravel yard on dates listed below.

Purchase maximum $1,000.

March 28, June 27, September 26, and December 19, 2015 15775 George Lane Suite 210 Poulsbo, WA 98370