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Volume 14
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March 2014
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Taking a Stand Against Hard Drugs
Council, Police and community coordinate grassroots efforts against heroin, methamphetamines and prescription drug abuse
This February, the Suquamish Tribal Council passed a proclamation reaffirming their commitment to protecting the health, welfare and safety of the community by taking a stand against the sale and use of hard drugs on the Port Madison Indian Reservation. The proclamation, signed by members of Tribal Council, Youth Council, Elders Council and the Cultural Coop, specifically addresses heroin, methamphetamines and illegal use of prescription drugs. “Like alcohol years ago, these hard drugs have the potential to cause significant damage to our people. We must take a stand, without question, for the success and wellbeing of the Suquamish Tribe, our traditions and our culture,” said Tribal Council Member Bardow Lewis.
In addition to the proclamation, the Suquamish Tribal Police Department began a drug eradication initiative in February, focusing patrol and detective division efforts on controlled substance trafficking and use. Officers also created an anonymous tipline for community More than 100 people turned out for the first community action meeting held in February at the House of Awakened Culture. Photo by Nigel Lawrence. members. The new focus by Tribal Council, Police able for Suquamish Tribal Members and Suquamish Tribal Administrative staff and community members on eliminating members of Suquamish Tribal housealso hosted the first community meeting hard drugs joins the ongoing outreach holds. If you or someone you know is in on the subject last month. The meeting, efforts of the Suquamish Tribe Wellness need of chemical dependency or mental attended by more than 100 people, gave program, which provides chemical de- health services, contact the Suquamish community members a platform to dis- pendency assessments, referrals and sup- Tribe Wellness Center at (360) 394-8558. cuss their concerns on the issue. Addi- port for both Suquamish Tribal Members Community members can also call the tional meetings are planned in the com- and community members. Suquamish Police Department anony- Documentary featuring ing months to address specific topics mous tipline at (360) 394-8647 to report Suquamish Tribe receives Family counseling, mental health support including broader community awareness, suspiscous activity in their neighborand additional programs are also availeducation and outreach. hoods or 911 for immediate emergencies. 15k from Tribeca Institute The documentary project Clearwater, directed and produced by Tracy Rector and Lou Karsen of Longhouse Media, has New photographic exhibit features contemporary Suquamish fisherman way of life received a $15,000 grant from the TribeThe Suquamish Museum announces Suquamish Museum through ca Film Institute. The grant is part of the the installation of the new exhibit From April 2014. institute’s All Access program, supportTreaty To Table: Photographs by Rika Manabe is a freelance phoing the work of filmmakers who come Manabe. from communities statistically underreptographer based in Seattle. resented in the film industry. As part of The exhibit is comprised of 20 captivat- She started her career as a the grant, Rector and Karsen will also reing black and white images that tell the photographer after graduceive year-round support, guidance, acstory of a Suquamish Tribal family’s con- ation from San Jose State cess to resources and one-on-one indusnection to the water through commercial University with a Master’s try meetings at the Tribeca Film Festival. fishing and hatchery conservation. The degree in Photojournalism photographic essay, created from images and Mass Communications The documentary Clearwater explores captured by Manabe in 2000 and 2001, in 2001. She specializes in the Coast Salish people’s intimate relaillustrates the importance of fishing for photographing any humanity tionship to the Salish Sea. Their unique both economic survival and the cultural related matters with docustory is one of survival, adaptation and identity of Coast Salish people. mentary approach in editoricontinual acceptance of an outside al, commercial and personal. world. The Suquamish Tribe is featured A reception for the new exhibit was held More information about this in the film, along with others from the Sunday, February 9 at the Suquamish Muartist is available at www.riPacific Northwest. seum. From Treaty To Table was crafted kamanabe.com by Manabe and Suquamish Museum Archivist Lydia Sigo who researched and The Suquamish Museum wrote the stories that accompany each is located in the heart of News ................... 1 photograph. Suquamish Village, on the Port Madison Indian ReserCommunity Calendar ................... 2 It is on display in the rotating exhibit vation, just a half-hour ferry hall next to the permanent installation Education ................... 4 Ancient Shores, Changing Tides in the ride from Downtown Seattle.
Longhouse Media’s Clearwater Awarded Film Grant Funds
From Treaty To Table Open at Suquamish Museum
In This Issue
The new Suquamish Museum facility, which opened in September 2012, includes the Ancient Shores Changing Tides permanent exhibDavid Sigo Sr. is one of the Suquamish Fisherman featured in it depicting the history and Rika Manabe’s works, on exhibit at the Suquamish Museum. culture of the Suquamish, a rotating secondary exhibition hall, class- the Suquamish Museum, including hours room facilities and the Leota Anthony and admission prices, visit www.suquaMuseum Store. For more information on mishmuseum.org
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Museum ................... 5 Government
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Sports & Recreation
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Elders ................. 10 Health & Wellness
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Business ..................12 Community & Notices
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Birthdays ..................15 Vol. 14, No. 3
Community Calendar Zumba Classes Feb 3-31 5:30pm Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week in the Gym at the Suquamish Tribe Education Department, located at 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo WA, 98370. Classes are free for Suquamish tribal members, their families and Suquamish government employees. For more information contact Priscilla Preuit (360) 271-8708 zumbapriscilla@gmail.com. Family Day at the Museum March 1 11am Learn the beginning techniques of Coast Salish Wool Weaving with Suquamish Museum Education Facilitator Joey Holmes. Participants will make their own 4x4-inch wool coaster to take home with them. Free admission for Suquamish Tribal Members and syayaye? Friends of the Suquamish Museum. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499. Suquamish Warriors Meeting March 4 5:30pm The regular meeting for Suquamish Veterans usually occurs the first Tuesday of every month. All veterans and their guests are welcome at the Suquamish Warrior Veterans Center, 6353 Middle Street, Suquamish WA, 98392. For more information contact Chuck Wagner (360) 633-6236 or the Veterans Center Office at (360) 626-1080. The Veterans Center is also open every Monday 9am-3pm for Veteran visiting and Thursdays for service officer work 9am-3pm. Exhibit Design Presentation March 5 5:30pm Join us in the Lawrence Webster Memorial Education Auditorium to discuss the upcoming summer 2014 exhibit incorporating the Old Man House artifacts recently returned from the Burke Museum. Suquamish Museum Archivist & Curator Lydia Sigo, and Suquamish Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Dennis Lewarch will present the initial storyline and feature designs for the exhibit. Current plans call for depicting a story that spans through part of the Suquamish Museum’s timeline from 10,000 years ago through the eve of the Euro-American population explosion of the 1800s’. Exhibit designers are seeking comment and suggestions from Suquamish Tribal Members during this meeting. What would you like to see, know, hear or convey to others in the exhibit? Bring
your suggestions. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.
Kitsap Regional Library’s Bookmobile serves the Suquamish community every other Monday, 3:00pm to 4:30 pm. in the parking lot at Suquamish Village. Browse the shelves of the Bookmobile or go online before the Bookmobile’s visit to search the KRL catalog for a book, place it on hold and have it brought to the Suquamish Bookmobile stop. You can also return anything you’ve borrowed from any KRL branch library. Other Bookmobile offerings include: books for readers of all ages, audio books and DVDs and current magazines. If you have a question about your library account or wish to obtain a library card, you can talk to KRL staff when the Bookmobile is present.
PME Board of Directors Meeting March 4 & 19 8:00am Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors meetings usually occur every other week throughout the year. Meetings are in the PME Boardroom at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, 15347 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish, WA 98392. The meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members and invited guests. For more information on PME Board of Directors meetings, please contact Brenda Stice at brendastice@clearwatercasino.com Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings March 13 & 27 9am The Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission holds regular meetings every other Thursday throughout the year. Meetings generally begin at 9am, at the Suquamish Tribal Gaming Offices on Augusta Avenue in Suquamish, WA. For more information contact Samantha Johnson at (360) 394-8652. Kitsap Regional Library Suquamish Book Mobile Visit March 10 & 24 3:00pm
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Suquamish Cultural Coop March 18 3:30pm Suquamish Tribal and Community Members are invited to attend the Cultural Coop meeting. Meetings are held monthly in the Suquamish Tribal Council Chambers. For more information, including agendas, please contact Cultural Coordinator Tina Jackson at tjackson@ suquamish.nsn.us (360) 394-8455. GED Orientation March 19 2:00pm Tribal members seeking to obtain their GED are encouraged to attend. GED Ori-
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entation is held the third Wednesday of every month from 2:00-5:00p.m. in the Suquamish Tribe Education Department, 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo, WA 98370. To New students are asked to call Nancy Silverman at (360) 373-1539 to register. Movie Night at the Museum March 20 5:30pm Rabbit Proof Fence. Plucked from their homes and sent to a National boarding school to train as domestic staff, three aboriginal girls escape and set off on a trek home across the Australian Outback. Set in the 1930s. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499. Suquamish General Council March 15 & 16 The Suquamish Tribal Government has tentatively scheduled the 2014 Suquamish General Council Meeting, March 16-17 in Suquamish, WA. All meetings will be held at Kiana Lodge. Presentations on government programs, tribal businesses and elections will be held during the annual meeting. Open to Suquamish Tribal Members only. For more information contact Windy Anderson wanderson@suquamish.nsn.us (360) 394-8406.
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Healing of the Canoe Launches Training & Consultation Series Facilitators begin trainings for tribes to teach life skills and prevention courses for youth
Events
by Nigel Lawrence
The Healing of the Canoe team (Robin Sigo, Nigel Lawrence, Laura Price, Lisa Rey Thomas, Lisette Austin, and Dennis Donovan) are pleased to report that HOC has launched the world premiere of the HOC Training and TA/Consultation Series! On February 4-6, HOC hosted 17 colleagues from Suquamish Sports and Recreation, Port Gamble S’Klallam Wellness, and Makah Wellness to train them in how to engage community, build advisory boards, assess needs and resources, adapt and implement the Healing of the Canoe Life Skills Curriculum for youth, and evaluate effectiveness – we also spent time getting to know each other via fun ice breakers facilitated by Nigel and Laura. We were busy! The teams worked in small groups and as a team during the training with information shared by HOC team members and also between Tribes. The training was hosted by the Suquamish Museum – a beautiful setting and we were well cared for by Suquamish Museum staff, thank you! The Healing of the Canoe curriculum is an 11 session life skills program for youth ages 13-18. Life skills (such as goal setting, problem solving, listening, communicating, identifying and managing emotions, being a part of a community, etc.) are taught using the Canoe Journey as a teaching tool and incorporating Tribal/ cultural specific teachings and practices. Suquamish and Port Gamble S’Klallam communities worked with adaptation committees to adapt the curriculum to be specific to each community. The curricula have been effective in reducing/preventing youth substance abuse, strengthening youth connection to community and culture, and increasing a sense of hope and optimism in youth. After working together the past 9 years to develop and test the curricula, the HOC team is very glad to be in Phase III to teach other
From left: Steven Adams, Aaron Lawrence, Karen Bagley, Magdalena Turrieta and TJ Johnson (front) from the Suquamish Sports & Recreation Department listen to HOC’s Robin Sigo explain the details of the life skills program for youth during the first trainings held in February.
we have 35 people from 11 Tribes/Native organizations from the PNW registered. The May training is filling up quickly with numerous Tribes/Native organizations from around the country! We will be offering these folks weekly ongoing TA/consultation as well.
Tribes and Native communities to do the same thing in their own communities! Now that we’ve finished the initial intensive training with Suquamish Sports and Rec, PGST Wellness, and Makah Wellness, we will be offering weekly ongoing technical assistance (TA) and consultation as the teams adapt and implement the curricula for their youth/families. An unanticipated benefit of bringing these Tribes together is that they are able to work with each other to share ideas, resources, and challenges/solutions as they move forward.
It’s amazing to see the long term goals of HOC realized through the Dissemination Phase of the project. The HOC network continues to grow and Tribes/ Native organizations around the country learn from each other as they adapt and implement HOC in their own communities.
We’re also excited to announce that our next round of two trainings take place March 6-7 at Kiana Lodge and May 1516 at NorthSuquamish Police warn residents about ern Quest in Spokane! envelopes asking for personal information The training at Kiana is full with a growing waiting list –
Finally, we’re happy to share that we just had another paper published about HOC! The title is “Navigating the Tide Together: Early Collaboration Between Tribal and Academic Partners in a CBPR Study”. It is published in an Indigenous journal called Pimatisiwin and is available online here: http:// www.pimatisiwin.com/online/?page_ id=1238 You can also ask any of us for From left: Dennis Jones and Laura Price of Port Gamble S’Klallam lead their team in a discussion a copy!
Identity Scam Alert
Go HOC!
during the February training at the Suquamish Museum. March trainings will be Kiana Lodge.
The Suquamish Police Department is warning community residents of a recent scam in the area involving envelopes placed on the front doors of houses. The envelope states “Important Information Enclosed.” Inside there is a letter purporting to be from Bank of America, instructing the recipient to call a toll-free phone number. When calling the number the automated message requests that callers provide personal information; such as Social Security number, zip code and bank account number. Bank of America corporate security has confirmed that this is fraud, and is an attempt at identity theft, police said. Police emphasize that banking institutions do not request personal information over the phone that they already have on file. Residents who receive these envelopes should call the police to report the incident and are advised not call the number in the envelope. For more information, contact the Suquamish Tribe Police Department at (360) 598-4334. Suquamish News
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Education
discover new talents or delve into old hobbies.
ue to practice their academic skills yearround as strong reading skills are incredibly important for all subjects in school. The more children read, the more they’ll enjoy reading, and the better readers they’re likely to become.”
* Get your child to savor the book she or he is reading. Don’t rush through a book — take time to enjoy it. Have your child stop and think about plot points and characters. This will develop their analytical skills.
Spring Break: are some reading tips from the Reading Tips From Here brain-trust at the National Learning Association and tutoring authority, Sylvan Learning. The Experts How to keep your child learning through the school holiday
* Set goals and reward effort. Reward reading with more reading. Download the next book in your child’s favorite series on your tablet or Kindle. Let your child peruse library catalogues online for e-books.
* Be a reading role model. By spending time reading, you show your child that reading is both fun and useful.
* Set aside a consistent time each day for reading. Depending on your family’s (NewsUSA) – Playtime is central to a schedule, reading time might be in the child’s development. Many experts agree morning, afternoon or before bed. Whatthat reading, however, is just as import- ever time you choose, stick to it! Consistency is key to building good habits. ant. According to Richard E. Bavaria, Ph.D., senior vice president of education outreach for Sylvan Learning, now is the perfect time for learning and discovery. “It’s very important that children contin-
* Read the book, then watch the movie. Few things make kids feel more “superior” than comparing and contrasting a movie to the book it’s based on. “That’s not the way it was in the book!” Let them explain the differences, guess why a director made those changes and then discuss which version they preferred. * Go online for ideas. There are lots of websites for kids’ book choices. Visit www.BookAdventure.com for reading tips, book suggestions and educational games.
Elementary News
by Erin Pigott & Cindy Webster-Martinson
The WIN time in the classrooms has been successful in increasing student math and reading skills at Suquamish Elementary. Ask your children what they practiced during WIN time!
* Let your child make their reading choices. Let kids read whatever they want. Now is a good time to encourage reading about topics they don’t study during school to explore new interests,
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 3:50 - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Early Release
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Nutrition classes every Monday from 4:00-4:15 pm. run by Fran Miller and Barbara Hoffman. Kitsap Regional Library Book Mobile visit every other Monday.
NKSD & SUQUAMISH ELEMENTARY MARCH EVENTS Early Release
Every Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday
March 3-7
Kindergarten Registration Week
Thursday
March 13
NK School Board Meeting District Offices 6pm
Friday
March 14
Suquamish Elementary Spirit Day
Monday March 17 Suquamish PTSA Meeting Suquamish Elementary Library 4pm Thursday-Friday
March 20-28 Suquamish PTSA Book Fair
Tuesday-Wednesday March 25-26 1/2 Day K Conferences No School for 1/2 Day Kindergarten Tuesday March 25 Science Adventure Lab Suquamish Elementary Thursday-Friday March 27-28 Parent Teacher Conferences No School Thursday
March 27
NK School Board Meeting Gordon Elementary 6pm
Monday March 31 1st Day of Spring Break! No School March 31-April 4 Questions? Comments? Contact Us! Erin Pigott
Cindy Webster-Martinson
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(360) 396-3893 epigott@suquamish.nsn.us (360) 536-7306 cwebster@suquamish.nsn.us
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Government Suquamish Welcomes New Tribal Veteran Representative by LaVada Anderson
My name is LaVada Anderson, I raise my hands up to you, for a warm welcome. I have worked in the Veteran Benefits field for the last ten years covering Tribal Issues for benefits and services within Indian Country in Washington, Idaho and Oregon. I have been honored to provide services for many veterans and families on the Colville, Nez Perce, Grand Ronde, Lower Elwha, and Quinault Reservations; including Okanogan County, Clallam County and surrounding areas. My past life partner was a veteran as well, 11 CAV ARP, LOCH VSM 14 mo., 67-70. As a Veterans Representative, I work and network with Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, Federal Regional Office and Senator Staff with Joseph Boyd and many TVR’s of Northwest Indians. I also meet quarterly with the Joint
American Indian Advisory Board and ATNI Veterans Committee addressing Veteran challenges concerning Health Care, Financial Benefits, Education and Nursing home needs. In addition, I have owned and operated my own construction and logging and upholstery business in Eastern Washington. I have four children and seventeen grandchildren. I am a Colville Tribal member, family of Quietsa’, born and raised in Omak, WA with 5 sisters and 5 brothers. I also attended Wenatchee Valley College and Spokane Community College and Trend Business College. January 21, 2014 to January 24, 2014 the Veteran’s Blind Rehabilitation Mobile Unit, along with the Tacoma Veterans Center mobile unit, visited the Suquamish Community house and assisted over 70 Veterans with vision and other health needs including benefit claims and access to services. The mobile unit is a collaboration between the Joint American Indian Advisory Council and the Veteran Department of Health Administration to provide service for American Indian Veterans at their own reservation home areas. They have already assisted at Swinomish and Quinault. Upcoming dates and places for the mobile unit include Jamestown
New Veteran’s Benefits Representative LaVada Anderson with other Veterans Services agents at the Suquamish House of Awakened Culture. Medical Center April 28-29 and then April 30-31 at their Community Based Outreach Clinic. My office hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 8am-3pm for clients appointments with Thursdays slated for outreach to Veterans. Friday mornings I will be in the office for case work and emergency appointments. Thank you and I hope to be able to assist as
much as possible. I will be providing a presentation on Veterans Benefits at the House of Awakened Culture March 18, from 4-6pm. I encourage all Veterans, both Suquamish Tribal Members and Community Members, and their families to attend. LaVada Anderson is the new Veterans Representative for the Suquamish Tribe. She can be reached at landerson@suquamish.nsn.
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Tribal Chairman’s Report
Government
by Leonard Forsman
Museum Connect Journey to Palawan Island, Republic of the Philippines A delegation of myself, Kate Ahvakana, Katayah Lawrence-Moran, Jay Mills, Suquamish Foundation Administrator Angela Flemming and Museum Director Janet Smoak journeyed to Palawan Island in the Philippines as part of the Museum Connect program funded by a federal grant acquired by the Burke Museum from the United States Department of State. Representatives from the US Embassy to the Philippines, Palawan State University and the Burke Museum also joined in the delegation activities. We learned a lot about the Cuyonon people living on Palawan and how they, like the Suquamish, are working hard to preserve their cultural ways. They face many challenges, including environmental threats to their fishing grounds, the influx of tourism that presents economic opportunity but also could commercialize their culture in a negative way, and preserving their agricultural traditions which help their communities remain self-sufficient. The community of Siboltan, where we spent most of our time, are committed to cultural preservation as demonstrated by their new museum and the number of working artists in their community. With their young leaders and the support of their elders, we look forward to seeing them succeed as their local economy grows. KEDA Breakfast The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance held their annual decision makers breakfast at the Kitsap Conference Center in Bremerton. This is a good opportunity to hear about trends in the region regarding economic development, job growth, new industries and strategies for recruiting new businesses to the Kitsap area. There is also a great opportunity to network with business and elected leaders at this event. Salmon Homecoming Planning Meeting Muckleshoot and Suquamish representatives met to plan on how the two Tribes will work with the Salmon Homecoming Alliance to improve on the success of last year’s Salmon Homecoming Celebration. Washington State Legislators/Tribal Leaders Reception The Tulalip and Stillaguamish Tribes hosted a legislative reception at the State Capitol with state legislators and other agency representatives. Governor Inslee addressed the reception at the beginning of the event, noting his commitment to working with the Tribes on a Government-to-Government basis and relating his experiences celebrating the Seahawks Super Bowl victory in New York. Representative Sherry Appleton was present at the reception and noted her work as Chair of the State and Tribal Affairs Committee. WIGA - Squaxin Island The Washington Indian Gaming Associating held their monthly meeting at the Little Creek Casino at Squaxin Island. The state legislature is still in session, no anti-tribal legislation of great importance had been introduced. We had discussions about our tribal gaming compacts with the state and also regarding the scope of regulation by the Washington State Gambling Commission. Boldt Decision 40th Anniversary The NW Indian Fisheries Commission organized, with the support of many tribes, a symposium and dinner marking the 40th anniversary of the 1974 Boldt DeciSuquamish News
Aaron Hines (Umatilla) ATNI 1st Vice President, Jeanie Louie (Coeur d’Alene), ATNI Secretary, Tulalip Chairman Mel Sheldon, Joel Moffat (Nez Perce) ATNI Asst. Secretary, NCAI President Brian Cladoosby (Swinomish), National Advisory Council on Indian Education Board Member Patsy Whitefoot, Chairman Leonard Forsman, Alfred Nomee (Coeur d’Alene), ATNI 2nd Vice President and Sharon Goudy (Yakama) ATNI Treasurer. sion that recognized Washington Tribes’ right to half of the harvestable salmon in Washington State. The Squaxin Island Tribe hosted the commemoration at their events center and did a wonderful job. Dinner speakers included the daughter of Judge Boldt, the daughter of the late expert anthropological witness Dr. Barbara Lane, and Nancy Shippentower-Gaines of the Puyallup Tribal Council, who had several family members arrested by the state game department while fishing on the Nisqually in the early 1970s. Billy Frank Jr. and Hank Adams of Franks Landing also spoke earlier in the day of their experiences fighting for their treaty rights.
the near future to devise specific strategies for Tribes to improve their respective business climates. Suquamish Tribal Cultural Cooperative The Cultural Coop Board met to discuss cultural issues within the Tribe. Denita Santos of the Early Learning Center reviewed the culturally based lesson plans that she is using with our young students at the Daycare and ELC. The young ones are learning our songs, dances and cultural traditions. WWRC Event at Governor’s Mansion The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Commission held an event at the Governor’s Mansion to celebrate the year’s accomplishments. The WWRC acquires lands throughout the State for parks, recreation and habitat. Several leaders from Kitsap County came to the event to celebrate Kitsap County’s acquisition of the Port Gamble Bay Shoreline parcel from Pope Resources. The WWRC provided funds for this acquisition that will now be reserved for recreation and open space.
Gates Foundation Stakeholders Meeting The Gates Foundation held of a meeting of community leaders to discuss a grant program they are currently developing that will address issues in tribal, Asian-American, African-American and Hispanic communities. We met and provided foundation staff with ways that the grants could help our respective communities.
Seafood Board/Tribal Council Meeting The Seafood Enterprise Board and the Tribal Council met to discuss plans for 2014 and beyond. The Board wants to diversify their product mix and has a plan for buying and selling fish and shellfish from tribal harvesters and others. There is also a tentative plan for building a new building to house our offices, current geoduck operations and our new facilities for handling new products. The new plant would be built at the current office location at the Old Tribal Center.
Governor’s Meeting on Water Quality Tribal leaders met with Governor Inslee and his staff, industry and business leaders to discuss water quality issues in Washington State. We continue to try to find ways to improve the water quality of Puget Sound, the Columbia River and other Washington waters for the health of fish and shellfish that we consume. We also recognize the need allow industry to provide jobs for the region. PME Employee Appreciation Breakfast Port Madison Enterprises honored their employees with 5 or more years of service at a breakfast held at the Clearwater Casino buffet. PME executive staff and board members honored two longtime employees, Irene Carper and Lorraine Belmont Brice, at the event.
a leading topic at the Indian Health Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. ATNI celebrated several Northwest Leaders during lunch on opening day, including me and Rion Ramirez, for our accomplishments on representing the Tribes on the national platform in 2013. We also held a Tribal Leaders Congress on Education Meeting at the new Lummi Tribal Office during the ATNI meeting hosted by Bernie Thomas of the Lummi Tribal Council. The Washington State Department of Early Learning and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction made presentations to the group. OSPI is taking applications from tribal schools to fund tribal schools directly rather under that through the district. We are strongly considering applying to the new program to increase funding for Chief Kitsap Academy. Anti-Hard Drug Campaign Planning Meeting The Tribal Administration Department called an informal meeting of staff and community members to discuss ways that we can address the affects heroin and other hard drugs are having on our community. We had over one hundred attendees turn out and we have many great ideas on how we might be able to arrest more dealers, help more addicts and educate more people on this threat to our community.
ATNI Lummi The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians held their Winter Conference at the Lummi Silver Reef Casino. The conference featured an opening address by Governor Jay Inslee who talked about his outreach to the Tribes during the first year of his administration, especially in regards to habitat protection and economic development. There were also presentations on tribal law enforcement, where tribal police emphasized how serious the heroin problem has become in Indian Country, and on the federal budget, where full funding of contract support costs (Indirect Costs) is
Centennial Accord Economic Development Planning Call The Governor’s office held a call to discuss how the State can help Tribes improve their economies. Tax policy and international trade were two of the major topics. We plan on holding a summit in 7
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Sports & Rec Adult Basketball League Continues
The Suquamish Tribe Sports and Rec Department have been running a men’s and women’s basketball league since mid-January. All games are played on Sundays. Men play at 10am and 11am and the women play at 12pm and 1pm. They currently have five men’s teams and four women’s teams. All the players are very competitive, making the games exciting to watch. They have only had to postpone one day of games due to the weather and plan to reschedule them before the end of the season tournament.
Family Swim Day
Fun at the Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center What a great turn out with so many families from Suquamish! The children especially loved the large swim toys. The inflatable rock was lots of fun and the log was very popular. The kids had a great time with the inner tubes as well. This seemed like a great activity and we will be planning more! We appreciate all the famili es coming out and enjoying a night at the pool. Expect to see more family swim days at the Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center in the Future!
The Sports & Recreation Department is happy with the turnout of players and the games played. If you’re looking for something to do on a Sunday morning or early afternoon, come out and support all these local community players. Games will run through the end of March. All games are played at Chief Kitsap Academy gymnaLuther Mills & Stacey Mills. sium.
Awasis Williams.
Barb Santos, Charlotte Ives & Teylor Ives.
The Sports and Rec Department would like to thank all the players and volunteers that come down and help out with the gym. It is very much appreciated.
New workshop teaches engineering and more to youth
Jillian Mills & Brooklyn Ives.
Desean Santos, Amy Adams & Tina Jackson.
by TJ Johnson
Working with blocks is a great time for youth. And when you add a motor to their building block contraptions, things get a lot more interesting. In the Bricks 4 Kidz program, youth start out learning to work with their hands, developing fine motor skills by assembling small bricks, axels, gears and bushings. They gain practice and experience following step by step directions to complete each assembly task. Every week the children learn a new project exploring principles of engineering, architecture and physics. They also learn problem solving and critical thinking skills. Serene George, Ka-lene Williams, Faith Anne Williams, Cecil Wion, Martina Wion & James Working in groups of two, the youth er programs with click and drop comwork together to build each project. They mands. If you are interested in your child have a great time doing it. Once finished attending a Bricks 4 Kidz class at Suquawith projects for the day they have time mish Sports & Recreation, please contact TJ Johnson at tjohnson@suquamish.nsn. to build their own designs and play. Suquamish Sports & Recreation is excit- us. or (360) 394-8576. ed to be working with Bricks 4 Kidz and will be partnering for future classes and camps planned this summer, June 23-27. The camps are limited to 20 youth, so please let us know who is interested in attending upcoming classes. These classes are designed for ages 5-12 and last approximately an hour each. There is also a July 8-10 camp scheduled that will be three hours each. These three hour classes are for ages 6-16 and are limited to 12 spots. They will be working with comput-
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Boys Basketball Round Up!
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Suquamish representing in the Bremerton Parks & Recreation League
We are very proud of how well these boys have been playing. They are the smallest team in the league but you could not tell that by the way these young men play.
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They are just wrapping up their season with the Golden Ball Tournament which started February 15. We will keep you posted on the results, along with updates from the lil’ kids teams playing in Poulsbo Parks & Recreation League and the 50 & Over Inter-tribal Men’s Team. Everyone did a great job this season!
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Above playing defense in black, left to right: Shawn Jones & Popeh Chiquiti, Sequoia Chargualaf & Bailey Moss.
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Above playing defense in black, left to right: Marcus McLean, Kynoa Sipai, Bailey Moss & Shawn Jones.
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Elders Being Frank:
Proposed legislative action could lead to justice, healing by Billy Frank Jr.
OLYMPIA – As we mark the 40th anniversary of the Boldt decision in U.S. v. Washington, a bill in the state legislature is trying to atone for some of the harm caused to Indian people during the Fish Wars of the 60s and 70s. House Bill 2080 would clear misdemeanor and certain felony convictions from the records of about 80 Indians arrested for protesting the denial of their treaty rights. The black mark of a conviction can prevent tribal members from obtaining loans, traveling internationally and adopting children. “We as a state have a very dark past, and we need to own up to our mistakes,” says Rep. David Sawyer, D-Tacoma, one of the bill sponsors. “We made a mistake, and we should allow people to live their lives without these criminal charges on their record. Very few things are more dear to the culture of a tribe than fishing. It is a huge part of their culture, and something we stole from them.” Sawyer is right, but most of us who were arrested and jailed were charged with
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civil contempt and never tried for our actions in the Fish Wars. We would fish, get arrested and often beaten, go to jail, get out, and do it again. I was 14 the first time I was arrested for trying to exercise my treaty rights outside of the Nisqually Reservation. I lost count over the years exactly how many times I was arrested, but the longest time I spent in jail was 30 days. When you add it all up, it’s a long time to go to jail for something you believe in. I believe we can work together to make HB 2080 better. We’d like to see it broadened to include others who were arrested and charged for exercising their treaty rights, including those who have passed away. One of those people is David Sohappy, who along with his son, David Jr., was entrapped by state and federal law enforcement in the “Salmonscam” case of the early 1980s. Although cleared by a tribal court, the two Yakama men were sentenced to five years in a Minnesota federal prison far from their home and family on the Columbia River. Prison broke the health of David Sohappy Sr. He suffered several strokes while serving his sentence. He was released early, but died a short time later. He was 65 years old. HB 2080 is largely symbolic, but I think it’s a start. I hope it’s a path that can lead to justice for David Sohappy and healing for all of us.
Billy Frank Jr. is the Chairman of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission.
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Chicken a la King Brown Rice Japanese veggie blend Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
Split Pea & Ham Soup Tuna Sandwich w/ lettuce Coleslaw Fresh Fruit
Chicken Apple Crunch Salad on a bed of lettuce Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Angel Food Cake w/ Strawberries
Minestrone Soup Turkey & Cheese on 9 Grain Bread w/ Lettuce Broccoli Salad Fresh Fruit
Beef & Green Bean Casserole Brown Rice Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Fudgsicle
Chicken w/ Mushroom Sauce over Brown Rice Germany Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
Indian Tacos w/ ground beef, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, & sour cream Broccoli Slaw Fresh Fruit
Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice Asian Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Wheat roll Applesauce
Geoduck Chowder Chef Salad w/ hard boiled egg, cheese, sunflower seeds Applesauce Muffin Yogurt Parfait w/ Berries
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Spring’s Super Food: Stinging Nettle
Health
How to take advantage of the nutrient rich super food this season by Fran Miller
Nettles are one of the most abundant traditional plants in the Pacific Northwest, and are useful for food, medicine, and fiber. Nutritionally, nettles are a good source of iron, calcium and other important minerals, as well as chlorophyll and protein, and are considered a “super food”. Northwest Coastal People ate nettles as a spring tonic; it is likely that the nutrient rich nettles helped to restore vitamin and mineral levels that may have been depleted during the winter months. When gathered in the right way, nettles are a renewable resource that will come back year after year to share their abundance. Don’t let their sting scare you away! When gathering, use gloves and scissors, and wear clothing to cover your arms and legs. Fresh nettles should be treated with respect; cooking or drying the leaves removes the sting. Reusable grocery sacks work well for gathering the plants. Nettles are one of the first plants of spring. Look for them in streambeds and disturbed areas with rich wet soil; do not gather nettles in agricultural or industrial
areas, as they can pick up inorganic nitrites and heavy metals from the soil.
large pieces. Sauté garlic and onions in olive oil. Add lemon juice and greens. Sauté until greens are tender and vibrant. Add salt and pepper to taste. This recipe also works well with spring dandelion greens (be sure to gather them from an area in which pesticides haven’t been used).
The earliest spring nettles are gathered for food when they are six to eight inches tall. Cut the plant with scissors, always leaving one set of leaves intact so that the plant can grow back. Wash and cook nettle leaves the day they are gathered. Taller nettles can be harvested in late spring and summer before they flower for tea. Spread the nettles out on a clean, flat surface and dry them thoroughly. Once dry, they can be crushed and stored in plastic food storage bags.
Try freezing nettles after cooking to take advantage of their early spring abundance. They can then be added to soups, stews and other dishes.
Here is a recipe adapted from Elise Krohn’s book, Wild Rose and Western Red Cedar. Wild Greens Sauté 4-6 cloves garlic, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 medium sized bag of spring greens like nettles or dandelion leaf Salt and pepper to taste
Fran Miller is the Suquamish Tribe Community Nutritionist. She can be reached at fmiller@ suquamish.nsn.us Harvest nettles in Spring and Summer months.
Gather fresh greens, wash and chop into
National Problem Gambling Awareness Month Learn how to spot the signs and where to get help by Sarah Sense-Wilson
In recognition of National Awareness Problem Gambling Month we would like to invite you to take a moment to view the warning signs and symptoms of problem gambling. For most folks gambling is a recreational, social activity. However, for some gambling becomes a problem. There are several at risk populations including; elders, youth and folks in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction. Problem gambling can lead to a number of problems impacting the quality of your life and the people around you. Problem gamblers often experience immense
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suffer from problem gambling.
family, spiritual, financial, health, and emotional difficulties. Help is available and if you have questions or concerns about services and treatment or just want more information about gambling addiction please feel free to contact Sarah Sense-Wilson directly at 360-3948642 or the helpline at 1-855-222-5542
Signs of Problem Gambling - Remorse after gambling - Financial stressors related to gambling - Gambling longer than you planned - Betting more money then you planned - Gambling to escape worry or trouble - Borrowing money to gamble - Family and Friends concerned about your gambling. - Lying about how much you lost or won
Research finds that 2-3 percent of the US population will have a gambling problem in any given year. That’s 6 million to 9 million Americans. In Washington state research indicates about 100,000 people
Gambling addiction is a disease just as drug/alcohol addiction is a disease,
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gambling addiction is not a moral or willpower choice. Treatment works for many people and treatment is available for free. Suquamish wellness center offers free treatment, assessments and group therapy, Prevention groups, individual counseling, family counseling, family education night (1x month) and consultation services. Sarah Sense-Wilson is a staff member at the Suquamish Tribe Wellness Center. She can be reached at swilson@suquamish. nsn.us.
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of creativity and ran amazing promotions. Youri set the future for what Russell Steele is today.
Business PME Executive Spotlight:
Dick Sipes was the next influential person in Russell’s life. Sipes’ passion to do everything right helped Russell develop his attention to detail. Sipes’ quality people skills also set an example for Steele’s views as a future manager.
CEO Russell Steele opens up about his greatest influences and what the future holds for Clearwater by Lisa Rodriguez
Being CEO of a company such as the Clearwater Casino takes patience, an open mind, motivation and a longing to assist the community. Over the years Steele has developed the skills needed to manage a large position such as his. But Russell didn’t just land the CEO job; he worked his way up through the ranks like the majority of people in America. He began his career as a dish washer in Sun Valley, and then worked in room service at the Hilton. In his two years at the Hilton, he transitioned from room service to Banquet and F&B Manager. Russell then furthered his career at King’s Castle in Lake Tahoe as an F&B Manager for two years. By 1974 Russell made his way to the Holiday Inn in Reno as the Assistant Manager. As hard work would have it, he then moved to the Holiday Inn in New York becoming the General Manager. Soon after, Russell found himself in the span of 13 years, becoming the General Manager for the Holiday Inn in Fresno, a casino in Lake Tahoe, and Holiday Inn’s in Portland, Sacramento and Albuquerque. Over the next 21 years he went from Sacramento, to Sterling Hotels, to Lake Quinault, to Quinault Beach Casino as
Frank James was a strong willed Regional Manager for John Q Hammons Hotels. His relationship with Steele began rocky, but proved to be one of the greatest opportunities Steele could have hoped for. James showed great leadership through providing common sense, was great with customers, valued consistency, had extreme confidence in his employees and delegated well without micro managing.
PME CEO Russell Steele.
the General Manager and finally to the Clearwater Casino as the CEO in 2001. “Throughout the years I’ve encountered a great amount of influential people,” said Steele. “The skills I’ve acquired, the motivation I’ve developed and all the opportunities I’ve experienced were all made possible by a few inspiring people.”
With the variety of skills from these gentlemen, Russell had the foundation he needed to continue his career.
Working at the Hilton, Russell was given his first big break by Dave Youri, who moved him from room service to Banquet & F&B Manager. Youri encouraged a great work ethic, had an amazing amount
THE FUTURE As the Clearwater Casino is in the middle of a major expansion, the logistics internally are changing the future of PME as
well. At the moment PME is in the process of ending the contract with Touchstone Golf, the company that managed White Horse Golf Club for the last three years. By March all the White Horse employees will become PME employees, and PME values and training will be implemented. Since October of 2013, tribal member Andrew George has been the Manager in Training at White Horse Golf Club. Two years ago, the PME Board commissioned a succession strategy through a University of Washington MBA program to ensure that future leadership positions at organization would be filled by their greatest stakeholders- Suquamish Tribal Members. As part of the succession plan, the PME board will be hiring a Chief Operating Officer (COO). As they fill this position, Russell’s responsibilities will change. Instead of being involved with the day to day aspects of the business, he will begin to focus on the strategy and growth of PME and its future. In addition, one of the first steps in the plan was to change the PME organization chart. The PME Board of Directors completed the new chart last fall. The day to day aspects are now under General Manager Rich Purser, Assistant General Manager Irene Carper and Operations Manager Nic Armstrong- who are all in the process of implementing performance objective reports to the PME Board. Overall the PME Board, Russell Steel and upper management are implementing a strong plan that will create an even stronger future for PME and the tribe. Lisa Rodriguez is the Public Relations & Media Coordinator for Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort. She can be reached at lisarodriguez@clearwatercasino.com
Port Madison Enterprises
As of February 20, 2014, the following employment opportunities exist with Port Madison Enterprises. # Of Openings
Dept/Position
1 1 1 4 1
Cage*** Soft Count Team Member (PT) Operations Clerk (FT) Main Bank Cashier (FT) Cashier (PT) $ Soft Count Supervisor (FT)
3 1 3 4 1 1
Food & Beverage Deli Cashier (FT/PT) $ Buffet Server (PT) $ Cocktail Server (PT) $ Bartender (On Call/PT/FT) $ Banquet Server (PT) $ Bar Manager (FT)
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Kiana Lodge Prep Cook (PT) DMO (PT) Bartender (PT) $
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Administration*** Chief Operating Officer (FT)
Salary Range $10.25 $13.50 $16.50 $11.25 DOE
$10.00 $8.55 $8.55 $8.90 $8.55 DOE
$9.50 $9.00 $8.90
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Opening Date 08/29/13 12/31/13 12/31/13 01/14/14 01/23/14
10/09/13 10/09/13 11/12/13 01/13/14 12/12/13 01/23/14
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Accounting*** Accounting Specialist (PT)
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Marketing*** Gaming Marketing Manager (FT) Non- Gaming Marketing Manager (FT) CCW Ambassador (FT) Promotions Assistant (FT)
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Poker Dealer (PT) $
$8.55
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$10.00
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Retail Longhouse Clerk (FT/PT) SV Shell Clerk (FT) $
$10.00 $10.00
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Table Games*** Floor Supervisor (FT) Dealer (FT/PT) $
DOE DOE
01/08/14 01/13/14
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Slot*** Cashier (FT/PT) $ Sr. Technician (FT)
$11.25 DOE
01/08/14 06/17/13
2 1
Security Officer (FT/PT) Manager (FT)
DOE DOE
02/19/14 01/08/14
51 TOTAL ***Requires Class IIIA (Tribal & State) $- Tipped Position PME APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: •
Port Madison Enterprises applications and Letters of intent must be completed and on file with Human Resource Dept.
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All Casino positions require a State and/or Tribal Gaming license; PME pays initial licensing fees for Class II positions.
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We accept online applications at www.clearwatercasino.com. If you have questions please contact our Recruiter/Tribal Liaison at (360) 598-8717 or the Job line (360) 598-1360. Port Madison Enterprises is an agency of the Suquamish Tribe and expressly supports Tribal Preference.
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Clearwater Resort Expansion Continues
Photos depict infrastructure progress on new hotel tower building site near current hotel
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Community Traditional Heritage Specialist News by Marilyn Jones
It’s the third month of 2014 and we are working hard to get interviews done. I have written letters to many hunters, gatherers and fisherman and talked with some in person. Unfortunately, I don’t have many phone numbers, so I can’t call to set up interview appointments. Please call to set up an appointment with me to talk about our hunting, gathering and fishing practices. We need the information to preserve the rights for our future, to stop building and prevent the poisoning of plants used in Native medicines, weaving and foods. Without the help of our hunters, gatherers and fisherman, we stand to lose all these things for our future generations. Please help save them for our future. If you don’t wish to be recorded, you can simply come in and mark on the maps in colored markers where you gather and we can protect the areas for gathering. I can be reached at either 360-394-8526 or via email at mjones@suquamish.nsn. us so please contact me and we can do this soon. Thank you so much for caring about the future of your Tribe’s hunting, gathering and fishing sites. I am so excited because I am on track with my AA program and will be graduating in June with an AA in the Direct Transfer Program from Northwest Indian College Port Gamble Site. I have one more quarter to complete my studies and will have all my credits. I will then apply for my Bachelor Degree Program and will be hopefully completing it in 2018 or 2019. I am so happy that I am able to do this and have had such good support from everyone. Thank you in advance, for all you have done to help me with this.
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Jared Charette Evelynne Gemmell
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Jade Adams Talia Adams Della Crowell Mary Ann Youngblood
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Selena Adams-Chapman Danielle Kimmel
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William Joe Denise Jones-Moses John Kerns Jr. Janelle Mills Christopher Puckett
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Cheryl Lawrence Robert Purser Jr. Brycen Sigo-Boyd
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Charles Dryden Lydia Sigo Winona Sigo-Heredia
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Wendy Boure Duane Napoleon Sr. Eduardo Peynoso-Purser
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Joan Bagley Morgan Bradwell Vincent Chargualaf Thomas Pratt Amanda Rubeck Shelly Thomas
Camilla Pratt Francisco Smith Thomas Fowler Tyler Marquez Robert Purser III Avah Seier
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Shannon Bayes Jeff Hoffman John Rubeck
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Modelle Mudd Philip Holt III Charles Landsaw Jr.
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Kate Ahvakana Hannah Ballard Juli Cheyney Mark Lewis
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Dylan Fleck Diana Riggins Aidyn Saldivar
Mary Alexander Hailey Crow Christine Sheppard
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Lucas Baker Isabelle Hedges Mason Johnson Teniya Lewis Cherrie May
Lillian Ballew Cheyenne Myers Jamie Surratt Wahim Williams
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Kalise Cordero-Dizon Kippie Joe Ricky Oakman
Joshua Bagley Jr. Elaina-Rose Hayes Petrina Joe-Lanham Ave Maia MacDonald Lorilee Morsette
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Steve Clark Amber Horejsi Michael Smith Jr. Shayna Bagley Neoma Boure Edward Midkiff Jr.
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Kyle Turner
Leonard Barnes IV Isabella Cordero Eric Greer Dorene McIntosh Manuel Purcell
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Lenora Bagley Kaylie Contraro Neil Howard Dickie Johnson Marie Sanders
Crystal Purcell Jackie Severson Lisa Henry Michael Immken
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Brittany Adams Jacob Anderson Cassandra George Rodney George
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Ricky Alexander Malora Chee Victor Chee Erica Isom Clinton Jenkins Lawrence Sigo Susan Williams
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