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Suquamish News
Volume 15
February 2015
No . 2
New Sports & Recreation Center Takes Shape
In this issue...
Tour the new hotel pg. 3
Building on track for completion September 2015
Tribal Veteran honored pg. 7
Youth basketball pg. 8
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Community Calendar
Museum Winter Hours
Oct 1 – April 30
The Suquamish Museum
is currently operating on a
winter hours schedule. The
Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday 10 am
to 5 pm and closed Monday-Tuesday each week. For
more information, contact
the Suquamish Museum at
(360) 394-8499.
100 Years Exhibit
Jan 10- May 17
Experience the new exhibit
100 Years: Photographs from
the Suquamish Tribal Archives. The traveling exhibit
features 40 images of Suquamish People throughout the
last century that challenge
the romanticized notion of
the American Indian. For
more information, contact
the Suquamish Muse-um at
(360) 394-8499.
Piyo, Zumba & Insanity
Exercise Classes
Feb 2-27 Times Vary
Exercise classes for all fitness levels are available each
weekday at different times
throughout the day. Classes
are free for Suquamish tribal
members, their families and
Suquamish government employees. For more information contact Priscilla Preuit
Suquamish News
(360) 271-8708 zumbapris- Attendees will also be asked
to wear protective gear when
[email protected].
they arrive, and to sign a liTribal & Employee
New Hotel Tower Tours ability waiver. Groups will
Feb 2- Mar 30 1pm & 3pm meet in front of the Agate
As the building nears com- Pass Deli in the casino.
pletion, Port Madison Enterprises is offering guided tours
of the new hotel. Members of
Tribal households and employees can tour the facility
on Mondays, beginning February 2, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Tour attendees are asked to
wear covered toe shoes with
little to no heels, and to expect the use of stairs- due to
the fact that the elevators are
not operational yet. Attendees will also be asked to wear
protective gear when they
arrive, and to sign a liability
waiver. Groups will meet in
front of the Agate Pass Deli
in the casino. For more information contact Communications Coordinator April
Leigh at (360) 394-7102.
Suquamish Book Mobile
Feb 9 & 23 3:00pm
Kitsap Regional Library’s
Bookmobile serves the
Suquamish community every other Monday, 3:00pm to
4:30 pm. in the parking lot at
Suquamish Village. Family Language Classes
Feb 3-24, 5:30pm
Suquamish Tribe and Community members of all ages
are invited to learn the traditional language of the Suquamish People. Language
classes meet every Tuesday
at the Suquamish Tribe Education Department, 15838
Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo
WA, 98370. Dinner will be
served to all who attend class.
For more information contact
Randi Purser in the SuquaGeneral Public
mish Education Department
New Hotel Tower Tours
Feb 7- Mar 28 10am & 12pm office at (360) 394-8566.
General Public can tour the ELC In Service Day
new hotel on Saturdays, be- Mar 6 No school
ginning February 7, at 10a.m. The Marion Forsman-Boushand noon. Tour attendees are ie Early Learning Center will
asked to wear covered toe be closed for a school in-sershoes with little to no heels, vice day. There will be no
and to expect the use of stairs. school and no daycare. For
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Feb 11 9am
Suquamish Warriors
Port Madison Enterprises Tribal Council
Feb 3 5:30pm
(PME) Board of Directors Feb 9 & 23 8am
The regular meeting for meetings usually occur every Suquamish Tribal Council
Suquamish Warriors usually other week throughout the meetings generally occur evoccurs the first Tuesday of year. The meetings are open ery other Monday throughout
every month. All veterans to Suquamish tribal members the year. Meetings are in the
and their guests are welcome and invited guests, and take Suquamish Tribal Council
at the Suquamish Warrior place at various PME proper- Chambers at 18490 SuquaVeterans Center, 6353 Mid- ties throughout the year. For mish Way NE, Suquamish
dle Street, Suquamish WA, more information on PME WA, 98392 and are open
98392. For more information Board of Directors meetings to Suquamish tribal memcontact Chuck Wagner (360) and locations, please contact bers and employees of the
633-6236 or the Veterans Brenda Stice at brendastice@ Suquamish Tribe. Special reCenter Office at (360) 626- clearwatercasino.com.
ports and guest speaker pre1080. The Veterans Center
sentations are open to tribal
Higher Ed Deadline
is also open every Monday
members only and key staff.
Feb 11 5pm
9am-3pm for Veteran visiting
The Suqamish Tribe Higher For more information about
and Thursdays for service ofEducation application dead- meetings, including agenficer work 9am-3pm.
lien for Spring Quarter 2015 das and specific presentation
is Feb 11. To apply, contact times, please contact Windy
Suquamish Seafood BOD
wanderson@
Brenda Guerrero at bguerre- Anderson
Feb 4 & 18 9am suquamish.nsn.us.
The Suquamish Seafood [email protected].
Board of Directors generally Gaming Commission Museum Board Meeting
meet every other Wednesday Feb 5 & 19 10am
Feb 6 10:30am
of the month, when Tribal The Suquamish Tribal Gam- The Suquamish Museum
Council is not in session, at ing Commission holds reg- Board will meet at the musethe Suquamish Administra- ular meetings every other um on 6861 NE South Street
tive Building on Suquamish Thursday throughout the Suquamish, Wa. For more inWay. Meetings are open to year. Meetings generally formation about meeting inSuquamish tribal members. begin at 9am, at the Suqua- cluding agendas and upcomFor more information con- mish Tribal Gaming Offic- ing meetings contact Barbara
tact Suquamish Seafood Ad- es on Augusta Avenue in Lawrence at (360)394-8499.
ministrative Assistant Jessica Suquamish, WA. Meetings
Meetings
Suquamish Tribal Council
Leonard Forsman Chairman
Wayne George
Nigel Lawrence
Robin Sigo
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Secretary
Treasurer
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Member
Bardow M. Lewis
Member
Luther Mills, Jr
Member
Editors
Wayne George, Editor in Chief
Leonard Forsman, Contributor
April Leigh, Writer/Photographer/Layout/Distribution
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News & Events
Clearwater’s New Hotel Tower Nears Completion
Tours for Tribal Members & employees begin this month
the expansion. In addition
to more line staff, the resort
is also hiring another sales
manager to keep up with the
expected increase in demand
for the now much-larger
property. The new 6-story hotel includes 98 new
rooms, more than doubling
the hotel’s current inventory. The fourth floor, which
connects the building to the
casino, is also home to the
new 10,000 square-foot Canoe Ballroom, a space that
can accommodate events 6
times the size of those previously held in the Kitsap Hall
at the original resort.
Walking into the lobby of
Clearwater Casino’s nearly-completed new hotel
tower, you get the impression that things are about to
change dramatically for the
Suquamish-owned property.
“Sales and front desk staff
will all be located here, new
Resort Sales Manager Brittany Bakken said, pointing
to a large, freshly-painted
section of the first floor.
could have in the Kitsap
Room was 100 people, for
a sit-down style dinner. The
new ballroom can easily seat
600 for such events,” Bakken said.
A new pre-function space
see “hotel” page 13...
The large, sweeping curves
of the lobby area are present throughout the facility;
artistic strokes that Bakken
welcomes, along with larger space for new staff that
Construction worker Tracey Barbee puts some finishing touches on the installation of a “The largest banquet we
are being hired as a result of Korsmo
window on the 5th floor of the new hotel. The original resort is in view behind him.
Kitsap Athletic Roundtable Honors Tribal Member and Long-time Tribal Employee
2015 Hall of Fame inductees include Mike Cheyney & Morrie Black Eagle
Mike Cheyney, Baseball & Softball
Long time ballplayer and Suquamish Tribal Member Mike Cheyney was recognized for his individual contributions to Baseball and Softball in Kitsap County; from pitching in high school at
South Kitsap, to winning national titles in Softball League play- coaches remember Cheyney, now
56, as a heavy hitter with a cannon for an arm. During his acceptance speech, Cheyney thanked
his coaches and his family for their support of his athletic career.
Morrie Black Eagle , 1965 East Bremerton HS Football Team
Suquamish Tribe Deputy Director Morrie Black Eagle, pictured here second from right in the
front row, was a Full Back on the 1965 Knights team recognized for their undefeated season and
Olympic League Championship that year. Black Eagle, known is high school as Morrie Miller, was
prominently featured in several sports stories from the Kitsap Sun during the Knights 1965 run for
the title. The news stories were posted for event attendees to view at the awards ceremony.
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Education
Lushootseed Language Bowl
Students compete for fun, prizes and the chance to show off their language skills
CKA Bears
Basketball Schedule
by Cassy George
The first Suquamish Language Bowl took place on
December 16, 2014. Five
teams, each composed of
5 Middle and High School
students each competed. The
judges were Randi Purser
and Cassy George. Players
were judged on correct translation and pronunciation of
words and phrases from the
following categories: School
terms, body parts, colors,
food, cooking and eating
words, emotions, days of the
week, four seasons, months
of the year, and basic phrases.
Students were not allowed to
use notes.
All participants won movie tickets. First place team
members were awarded with
$75 gift cards and second
place team members were
CKA @ Yakama Monday, February 2nd
JV 4pm V 5:30pm
CKA @ Taholah Thursday, February 5th
JV 5:45 pm V 7:30pm
In addition to participating in a language bowl this winter, students also treated Tribal staff to caroling during the holidays.
The students learned “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” in Lushootseed and sang to employees before the holiday break.
awarded with $50 gift cards. Suquamish Language Pro- very fun and we hope to or- ing their knowledge. We
Many families came to sup- gram provided a warm meal ganize more this year. It was have some great speakers
port their students and the for everyone. This event was great to see the students shar- in training.
CKA Mural Project
Famous artist working with youth to create gym art piece
Artist Toma Villa met with CKA students in January to discuss what they would like to see on
thier gym wall. Villa will be back this month to complete the project with CKA students and staff.
CKA vs Bainbridge
@ TBD February 9, 11 & 12
JV TBD V TBD
CKA @ Neah Bay
Tuesday, February 10th
JV 4 pm V 6:30pm
Note- all times are approximate. This is the first season
for the new CKA Bears Boys
Basketball team. As of January 23, the team was 3-1 for
the season.
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February 2015 | 5
Health & Wellness
Can Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease
Celebrate American Heart Month by making healthy choices for your heart
submittede by Fran Miller
If you have diabetes, you
are at higher risk for having
heart disease. There are several risk factors for heart disease. Many can be prevented
or controlled. Here are ways
you can reduce your risk:
Eat Healthy Foods
What you eat has a big impact on your heart health.
When planning your meals
and snacks, try to:
• Eat lots of fresh fruits and
vegetables.
Talk to Your • Check the labels on your
Health Care Provider
food and choose those
Share your health history. with the lowest sodium.
Get your blood pressure and Too much sodium can
cholesterol checked. Ask if increase your blood prestaking an aspirin each day is sure.
right for you.
• Limit foods with high
Control Your Blood amounts of saturated fats,
Pressure & Cholesterol trans fat and cholesterol.
High blood pressure is one You can find this inforof the leading causes of heart mation on Nutrition Facts
disease. If your blood pres- labels.
sure or cholesterol is high,
take steps to lower it. Take • Cook at home more ofsmall steps to eat healthier ten. Whenever possible,
foods. Get more exercise. choose foods that are low
Take your blood pressure in sodium or have no salt
and cholesterol medicines as added. Limit sauces, mixes and “instant” products.
prescribed.
Get Moving
Obesity can increase your
risk for heart disease and
stroke. Being physically active most days of the week
will help keep you at a
healthy weight, and will help
lower high blood pressure
and high cholesterol. Try to
walk at least 30 minutes on
most days of the week. For
example, you could take
a brisk 10-minute walk, 3
times a day, 5 days a week.
Use Tobacco in Traditional Ways Only
Smoking and chewing tobacco greatly increase your
risk for heart disease. If you
smoke or chew, get help
to quit. If you don’t smoke
or chew, don’t start. Try to
avoid secondhand smoke.
Remember Your ABCS
An easy way to remember
how to reduce your risk for
Help Fight Off Flu Season with Tea
Proper ingredients key to maximizing health benefits
submitted by Kathy Kinsey
Flu fighting winter tea
includes a mix of Yarrow, Elder Flower and
Peppermint. It has cooling and anti-inflammatory properties that sooth tablespoons of herbs per
cup of water or 4-8 tableduring sold months.
Proper Amounts of Herb spoons of herbs per quart
to Water when you are of water. When working
using tea as medicine. with dense herbs, use
The ratio of herb to wa- a smaller amount then
ter should be enough when working with lightto make a fairly strong weight herbs. Pour hot
tea. Your ratio should be water over tea and let
consistent so that you re- steep with a cover for five
ceive the most benefits. minutes.
A general ratio is 1-3 When trying a tea for the
heart disease is to remember “ABCS.” Talk to your
health care provider about
heart health ABCS. The
heart health ABCS will help
you avoid heart disease and
live a longer, healthier life:
Appropriate aspirin therapy
for those who need it, Blood
pressure control, Cholesterol management and Smoking-chewing cessation. For
more information on how to
have a healthy heart, contact
your health care provider.
Produced by the IHS Division
of Diabetes Treatment and
Prevention.
Love
with all
your heart.
February is American Heart Month.
You can reduce your risk for heart disease. You can live a long,
healthy life, and be there for your loved ones.
• Usetobaccointraditionalwaysonly.
• Walk every day.
•Eat a healthy diet.
•Lovewithallyourheart.
Produced by IHS Division of Diabetes Treatment
and Prevention, www.diabetes.ihs.gov
Are Your Lightbulbs Dangerous?
Proper selection & installation prevents house fires
submitted by Kim Kumpf
first time it is best to
start with a small cup, to
be certain that it agrees
with your body. To receive the maximum
benefit, medicinal tea
should be taken in small
amounts several times
throughout the day.
Consult with your physician before using herbs as
medicine.
Did you know? Only certain light bulbs can be used
inside covered casings, like
glass or plastic ceiling covers.
Using lights with an extra
coil around the base of the
bulb in covered casings is a
serious hazard and can start
a fire. Check to make sure
you are using the correct
bulbs in your home.
Make sure to read the directions on the package of
each new bulb for specific
use instructions as well.
Lamps Only
These bulbs have an extra coil
at the base of the bulb that can
catch fire if used in a light with
a covered casing.
OK To Be Covered
These bulbs have less coils that
spiral farther from the base of
the bulb, preventing the overheating that can cause fire.
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Government
Being Frank: Action Needed for Salmon Recovery
More protections and greater oversight needed to save Puget Sound salmon
by Lorraine Loomis
Why have salmon been
pouring back into the Columbia River in record
numbers recently while
returns to the Washington coast and Puget Sound
continue to drop? One big
reason is that for the past
decade someone in a position of authority has been
in charge of protecting and
restoring Columbia River
salmon.
That person has been U.S.
District Court Judge James
Redden. Three times during
the past 10 years he has
rejected plans to operate
hydroelectric dams in the
Columbia River basin that
would have jeopardized
salmon listed under the Endangered Species Act. He
ordered more water spilled
over the dams to aid fish
passage, even though that
meant less water to generate
power. He has also insisted
on specific habitat improvements to aid in the recovery
of salmon. Redden recently stepped down from the
case, but has been replaced
by federal court Judge Mi-
Welcome Home!
chael Simon.
That kind of attention and
bold, targeted actions are
exactly what we need to
turn around salmon recovery in western Washington.
Salmon recovery is failing
because federal and state
governments allow salmon
habitat to be destroyed faster than it can be restored.
This trend shows no sign
of improvement despite
drastic harvest reductions,
careful use of hatcheries and extensive habitat restoration
projects.
Suquamish Tribal Veteran honored during council meeting
From left, Suquamish Warrior Rich Demain, Emily MacDonald, Joe MacDonald and Warrior
Jim Henry.
Members of the Suquamish Warriors, Suquamish Song & Dance Group and Veterans Services gathered during the Tribal Council meeting on January 12, to pay special
tribute to Suquamish Tribal Member and returning US Navy Veteran Joe MacDonald.
MacDonald and his wife Emily, also a veteran, were honored with a song and wrapped
in a Pendleton blanket in the first official “Welcome Home” ceremony performed by
Veterans Affairs employees and volunteers at the Suquamish Tribe.
The couple were also officially recognized by the Suquamish Tribal Council. After the
honoring, Tribal Administrative Staff, Council and audience members took turns thanking the couple for their service.
The ongoing loss of the
salmon resource affects
entire tribal communities
in western Washington.
Salmon is one of our most
important traditional foods
and a foundation of our cultures. Every year we try to
set aside salmon to feed our
families in the winter and to
put fish on the table for ceremonies and funerals, but
every year it is becoming
more difficult. As the salmon disappear, our treaty-reserved harvest rights are
threatened more every day.
That is why our late chairman, Billy Frank Jr., and
other tribal leaders created
the Treaty Rights at Risk
initiative three and a half
years ago and took it to the
White House. Our goal is
to have the protection of
treaty-reserved rights institutionalized in the federal
government through the
White House Council on
Native American Affairs.
President Obama created
the council nearly two years
ago. Addressing tribal natural resources concerns was
one of five main foundations of the council, but the
Council has yet to address
this charge. As President
Obama prepares to leave
the White House in 2017,
our need becomes greater
every day.
The failure of salmon recovery in western Washington is the failure of the
federal government to meet
its trust responsibility to
protect salmon and the treaty-reserved rights of tribes.
Treaty Rights at Risk calls
for the federal government
to assume control and responsibility for a more coordinated salmon recovery
effort in western Washington. But so far, the federal
government’s lack of progress has been disappointing.
There has been plenty of
discussion, but little action
to reverse the negative trend
in the condition of salmon
habitat in this region. That
needs to change.
We shouldn’t need a federal court judge to provide
the proper attention, protection and targeted actions to
restore salmon. We would
prefer to work together
with our state and federal
co-managers through the
White House Council on
Native American Affairs.
Together, we could take
effective action to recover
salmon runs.
We have already developed
recovery plans and identified barriers to salmon recovery in western Washington’s watersheds. Now we
need a commitment from
the White House to tackle
the most pressing obstacles in each watershed and
provide the leadership necessary to put those salmon
recovery plans into action.
If salmon are to be in the future of this region we must
act now before it is too late.
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Government
Chairman’s Report by Leonard Forsman
Treaty Rights
at Risk Meeting
The Suquamish Tribe hosted
a meeting of tribal leaders,
the Environmental Protection Agency, the US Department of Agriculture and the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) at Kiana Lodge to
allow the federal agencies to
update their efforts addressing the Treaty Rights at Risk
Initiative. The discussion focused mostly on riparian buffers, salmon bearing streams,
rivers and improving water
quality in Puget Sound. More
work lies ahead, but the agencies are making some progress.
Governor Inslee’s Legislative Update & State of the State Address
Governor Jay Inslee continues his efforts to work
and consult with Tribes on
important issues. Governor
Inslee briefed tribal leaders
From left, Swinomish Tribal Chairman and NCAI President Brian Cladoosby, Colonel John Buck of the Army Corps of Engineers, Dennis McLerran Regional
Administrator for EPA and Suquamish Chairman Leonard Forsman.
about his agenda for the upcoming legislature the week
prior to the opening of the
legislative session where he
is making a commitment to
more funding for education
and battling climate change. I
also attended the State of the
State address to the legislature at the Capitol.
WIGA-Chehalis
The Washington Indian
Gaming Association held its
January meeting at the Lucky
Eagle Casino. The Tribes
continue to build on their relationships with the state legislature and the Governor to
strengthen our gaming compacts.
Committee Teleconference
The Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation Native
American Committee, which
I chair, held a teleconference
to determine agenda items
to be discussed at the March
meeting of the ACHP in San
Francisco.
Tax Credit Housing Meeting
The Suquamish Tribe’s Department of Community Development hosted a meeting
ACHP Native American with Enterprise Investors
who are exploring investing
in our next housing project
through a new tax credit program.
Chief Seattle Club
Pike Place Meeting
Representatives of the Chief
Seattle Club and Pike Place
Market traveled to Suquamish to meet with me and
Nigel Lawrence to discuss
ways that the Pike Place
Market could be more accommodating to urban Indians and local Indian Tribes. A
new housing/parking project
next to Steinbruck Park at the
Market is an opportunity to
be explored for more native
outreach.
Seattle Waterfront
Advisory Meeting
Our January meeting of the
Seattle Waterfront Advisory
meeting focused on funding
for the first phase of the Seattle Waterfront improvements.
A proposal to the voters is
being considered at this time.
Port Gamble Forest and Bay Meeting
The Suquamish Tribe, the
Port Gamble S’Klallam
Tribe, Kitsap County and
Pope Resources met to discuss strategies for conserving
the forest uplands above Port
Gamble Bay as open space.
There are several strategies
being considered that will
hopefully meet the needs of
the landowner, the Tribes and
the local community.
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Sports & Recreation
Youth Council Chooses to R-O-C-K
Respecting Our Cultural Knowledge is new theme
by Terry Johnson
“For three... it was their
last time to compete in
this tournament and they
ended it with the biggest
win of all.”
From left, Kaden Finkbonner, Cassidy Hill, Noelani Old Coyote, Dejailyn Usman, Christian
Wion, Austin Wion, Orlando Chiquiti, Nika Chiquiti, Shelby Bullock, Mateo Sipai, and Mathew
Wion.
Suquamish Youth Council has been a great team
this year. They have made
some great efforts to connect with their peers. They
have been actively raising
money to fund things they
want to do in our community.
Holiday Bazaar and had a
concession stand at a tournament. The Suquamish
Youth Council also bought
t-shirts that our youth
helped design along with
the artistic talents of Kate
Ahvakahna.
Youth Rock was the theme
This last year they made an they chose and came up
effort to recognize youth with anagram Youth R-Oand raise money at the C-K, Respecting Our Cul-
tural Knowledge. Youth
council meets at the least
once a month to go over
ideas and plan out events
such as volunteering and
helping out at community
functions.
Suquamish Museum has
been a great ally to our
youth and allowing youth
council to have meetings
in their conference room.
Upcoming Events...
• Archery will come back soon, date TBD due to roof issues.
• Mural Painting at CKA, Feb 4-8 with Toma Villa.
• Teen Late Night, Feb 6 at the Youth Center.
• Little Kids Late Night the 20th will be at the Youth Center.
• Drawing Classes, Feb 17-20 4-7pm at the Youth Center.
Above Shooting #15 Marcus Mclean,and Kynoa Sipai.
Poulsbo Parks & Rec 3-4th Grade Team
by Magdalena Turrieta
The Suquamish Tribe Sports
and Recreation Dept. currently has a team competing
in the 3rd-4th grade Poulsbo Parks and Rec. League.
They played their first game
Jan 10, in which they played
very well and came out with
a win to start the season.
Games are played on Saturdays, mostly at Kingston
Middle School. I will be
sending out game schedules
as they come out. The games
are put out only a couple at
time, so I will send out game
times as I get them. Hope Back row from left, Dakota Standley, Kah-Ty Natrall, Sincere
to see you there supporting Zahir, Steven Anderson and Likoodzi Ross. Front row from left,
Topher Old Coyote, Kane Chiefstick and IsaiahPondelick.
these young athletes.
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Suquamish Teams Shine, Take 1st & 2nd Place at Squaxin
Island Holiday Basketball Tournament
by Magdalena Turrieta
Shilene George, Trevon Rathbun and Ali Chiquiti on defense.
Wool Weaving Tunic Class
The Suquamish Sports and
Recreation Dept. brought
a group of youth to participate in the annual Squaxin
Island Holiday Basketball
Tournament in December.
The age groups that played
were 17 & under and 14 &
under. Both teams played
hard and never quit, hustling on offense and defense
both teams showed great
sportsmanship, throughout
the tournament.
know how great all the
youth were that participated in the tournament. They
all showed up to play and
did a great job doing so.
They showed us all what it
is to play team ball and we Back row from left, Kanim Natrall, Marcus Mclean, Kynoa Sipai,
are all very proud of how Popeh Chiquiti and Leetsah Deam. Front row from left, Antonia
Ewing, Nika Chiquiti and Brandy Boure.
they played and represented the Suquamish Tribe.
For three of the 17 & under
kids this was their last time
to compete in this tournament and they ended it with
Both teams made it to the the biggest win of all!
championship. The 14 & These three youth were
under took 2nd place, and also chosen by the other
the 17 & under won by one team to receive the followpoint with a buzzer beat- ing awards: Ali Chiquiti 17
ing shot in last seconds of MVP, Antonio Boure 17
game. It was super excit- All Star, and Kayla George
ing to witness that win and 17 All Star.
more exciting to watch all
the kids faces when they For the 14 & under: Popeh
Chiquiti MVP, Kynoa Siwon the Championship.
pai and Brandy Boure All
I would like to let you all Stars.
Denita Santos and Joey Holmes taught students warp,
twining techniques & more in January
Alaina Capoeman in front, back Adam Hockstra, Gloria Santos, Denita Santos, Shyan Zaiss, Denita Santos and Shyan Zaiss.
Tleena Ives, Hannah Jones and Miranda Smith.
Back row from left, Braxton Swenson, Antonio Boure, Jerald
DeLafuente, Alijah Sipai, Sequoia Chargualaf, Shawn Jones and
Trish Charley. Front row from left, Kayla George, Ali Chiquiti,
Trevon Rathbun and Shilene George.
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10 | February, 2015
Activities
SUN
MON
TUE
2
1
PIYO 5:45am
Adult
Insanity 12pm
Basketball
League start Zumba 5:30pm
3
8
10
Pickleball 7pm
Mural Painting
Adult Basketball
League
15
Adult Basketball
League
22
Adult Basketball
League
9
PIYO 5:45am
Insanity 12pm
Zumba 5:30pm
EE 6:15pm Emerald
Heights Elem
Pickleball 7pm
16
Closed
23
PIYO 5:45am
Insanity 12pm
A Girls @ 7pm Sedgewick
Pickleball 7pm
PIYO 5:30pm
EE 6pm Home
Adult Open Gym 7pm
PIYO 5:30pm
E Boys 6pm Home
E Girls 7pm Home
Adult Open Gym 8pm
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WED
4
Mural Painting
Insanity 5:45am
E Boys 6pm Home
E Girls 7pm Home
11
Insanity 5:45am
A Girls 7pmYouth
Wellness Campus
THU
FRI
5
SAT
Mural Painting 6 Mural Painting
Insanity 12pm
PIYO12pm
PIYO 5:30pm
E Girls 6pm Home
A Girls 7pm Home
Adult Open Gym 8pm
7 Mural Painting
12Song & Dance 5pm 13
14
Teen Late
Night
Suquamish Museum
Insanity 12pm
EE 7pm South Colby
A Girls 7pm Home
PIYO12pm
E Girls 7:30pm Wolfe
Elm
Adult Open Gym 8pm
Bowling League
Swimming @ BI
Boys League 11am
Bowling League
Swimming @ BI
Boys Basketball
Goldenball Tournament
17 Drawing 18 Drawing 19 Drawing 20 Drawing 21Bowling League
PIYO 5:30pm
Adult Open Gym 7pm
24
PIYO 5:30pm
A Girls 6pm Home
E Boys 6:15pm Clear
Creek Elem
Adult Open Gym 7pm
Birthday Cake
Insanity 12pm
PIYO12pm
E Boys 6pm MountainA Girls 6pm Youth
PIYO 5:30pm
Adult
Open
Gym
7pm
view 6th Grade Gym
Wellness Campus
EE 6pm Home
E Boys 7:17pm Cougar
Vally
Swimming @ BI
Boys Basketball
Goldenball Tournament
Sla-Hal 11am
Suquamish Museum
25
28
Lil kids Late
Night
26Insanity 12:15pm 27
PIYO12pm
New Youth Center
Interior meeting
5pm-7pm
PIYO 5:30pm
E Girls 6pm Belfair Elem.
Adult Open Gym 7pm
Bowling League
Swimming @ BI
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Elders Lunchroom
MON
TUE
WED
Elder’s Kitchen:
360-394-8407
Please call to inform the kitchen if you would like to cancel
home delivery for the day.
2 Birthday Celebration
3
THU
FRI
Beverages
Served Daily
1% Milk, Lactose Free Milk, Coffee and Tea. Occassional
substitutions may be necessary.
Corn Soup w/ Ground Beef
Tossed Salad
Italian Breadstick
Cottage Cheese & Pears
4 Breakfast for Lunch
Whole Grain Pancakes
w/ warm berries
Scrambled Eggs
w/ peppers & onions
(topped w/ salsa)
Fresh Fruit
5
6
9
10
11
12
Sweet & Sour Pork
Brown Rice
Asian Blend Veggies
Tossed Salad
9 Grain Bread
Fresh Fruit
13
Salmon
Boiled Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
Apple-Carrot Salad
Pachado Bread
Sweetheart Cupcake
16
17
18
19
20
24
25
26
27
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Brussels Sprouts
Waldorf Salad
Birthday Cake & Ice Cream
Sliced Turkey
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Winter Squash
Tossed Salad
Wheat Roll
Fruit Crisp
23
Closed
Presidents Day
Holiday
Goulash
(ground beef, tomatoes,
green beans)
Brown Rice
Tossed Salad
Corn Bread
Fresh Fruit
Geoduck Chowder
Tossed Salad
w/ Sunflower Seeds
Blueberry Bran Muffin
Yogurt Parfait
w/ Berries & Granola
Macaroni & Cheese
Stewed Tomatoes
Brussels Sprouts
Tossed Salad
Oat Bran Raisin Muffin
Spiced Fruit Cups
French Dip Sandwich
Green Beans
Cucumber-Tomato
Salad
Fresh Fruit
Spaghetti & Meat Sauce
Capri Vegetable Blend
Cole Slaw
w/ Vinaigrette Dressing
Fresh Fruit
Chicken Fajita
(chicken, peppers & onions,
sour cream, salsa, tortilla)
Spanish Rice
Broccoli Slaw
Fresh Fruit
Baked Ham
Sweet Potatoes
Germany Veggie Blend
Tossed Salad
Blueberry Bran Muffin
Applesauce
BBQ Chicken
Sweet Potatoes
Tossed Salad
Oat Bran Raisin Muffin
Applesauce
Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Winter Squash
Tossed Salad
Wheat Roll
Fresh Fruit
Chicken Adobo
Brown Rice
California Blend
Veggies
Tossed Salad
Fruit Crisp
Indian Tacos
(meat, beans, cheese, salsa,
tomatoes, sour cream)
Baby Carrots & Cucumber
Coins
Fresh Fruit
Ham Hocks & Beans
Brown or White Rice
Carrots w/ Cranberries
Tossed Salad
Pachado Bread
Cottage Cheese w/ Peaches
Elk Stew
Tossed Salad
w/ sunflower seeds
Pachado Bread
Yogurt Parfait w/ Berries
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Business
Spotlight: Lead Counsel Rion Ramirez
PME’s top lawyer attributes success to family support & lauds Suquamish for individual employee development programs
by Lisa Rodriguez
“I couldn’t be where I am
today without my wife, two
sons and daughter. Because
of their love and support I’m
the man I am today,” said
Rion Ramirez.
After high school, Rion
played football at Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo, and ultimately completed both his
undergraduate degree and
juris doctrinal degree at the
University of Washington.
After completing law school
he began his legal career at
Schwabe, Williamson &
Wyatt in Seattle. Two and a
half years later Rion moved
on to Dorsey & Whitney
LLP, where he spent five
years representing the economic development arms of
tribal governments throughout the country. Then when
the opportunity emerged
for Rion to come work inhouse at Port Madison Enterprises (PME) he jumped
at the chance. After 11 years
working in-house for PME,
Rion is still inspired every
day by the Tribe and its commitment to making its reservation a better place for its
tribal members and for the
community as a whole.
me grow as a lawyer. Eric
taught me to be an excellent
attorney. My second mentor is Keith Harper; he is the
current Ambassador for the
United Nations on Human
Rights. He is the first Native
American ambassador in the
history of the United States.
He’s been extremely inspirational, a great friend and
has pushed me to learn more
about political processes. He
encouraged me to do more
for our Native communities
within the current Obama
Administration,” said Rion.
Port Madison Enterprises
As of January 7, 2015 the following employment
opportunities exist with Port Madison Enterprises.
Ramirez, top left, with his family.
will provide an economic
heart to give stability to the
Suquamish Tribe. One program Rion sees as vital to
the Suquamish Tribe is the
PME Individual Development Plan (IDP). Through
the program, the PME Human Resources department
provides Suquamish Tribal Members who are PME
employees with a mentor.
The program has enabled
Suquamish Tribal Members
to tackle challenges that kept
them from pursing higher
education or careers they
were interested in.
influence on him. “My
grandmother, Sarah Rodriguez-Magana, was one of
the sweetest and toughest
Native women I’ve ever
met. She never made it
past 6th grade but she always
pushed me to get an education and to be a role model
for our community,” said
Rion.
“I would like to thank the
Suquamish Tribal Members,
Tribal Council, PME Board,
employees of PME and the
Suquamish Tribe for allowing me to work alongside
As for what influenced him
them. Seeing good people
to pursue law as a profession,
make great decisions for
Rion is thankful for two longtheir community is truly
time mentors. “Throughout
inspiring. The Suquamish
my career I’ve had a couple
Tribe is a model of what
of amazing mentors, one of
is right and good in Indian
them being Eric Eberhard.
Country,” said Rion.
As a Native American As my mentor at Dorsey &
Rion is excited about the himself Rion described Whitney LLP, he invested
expansion, and believes it his grandmother as a huge a lot of himself in helping
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Business
...“hotel” continued.
built alongside the ballroom on the fourth floor of the hotel has sweeping views of Agate
Passage, newly landscaped grounds and two outdoor fire pits. When coupled with the
ballroom, the new facility can accommodate events with attendance nearly 10 times the
size of those at the original resort. The new facility also boasts the new Cedar PNW, a fine
dining restaurant with views of the Puget Sound, and a coffee shop.
According to Project Manager John Ashworth of Korsmo Construction, builders expect
to hand the keys over for the new building in mid-April with PME Executives expecting
a May opening for the facility.
The completion of the hotel tower and a remodel of the Longhouse Buffet will wrap up
Phase II of the 5-year plan. For the rest of the year, PME Executives will turn their attenThe additional rooms, amenities and meeting spaces means Clearwater will be in the mar- tion to Phase III which includes a extensive remodel and expansion of the casino area,
ket to host much larger events and conventions.
including a new lounge, a project that is expected to be completed by December, 2016.
“We have put a lot of focus on coordinating Kiana, Whitehorse and the sales staff here at The final phase, the addition of a 15,000 square-foot entertainment space, is expected to
the resort to make sure our properties are working together to offer a number of different be completed by December, 2017. For more information on the 5-year growth plan at
unique experience,” said Bakken.
Clearwater Casino, visit them online at www.clearwatercasino.com/property-expansion.
Suquamish News
14 | February, 2015
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Community Notices
News from the Traditional Heritage Specialist
by Marilyn Jones
Welcome to February! I
hope your New Year started well. I am asking Tribal
Members to talk with me
about where families have
hunted through the generations. Hunting is a right
that is reserved under the
Treaty and we need to make
sure that the lands we hunt
and the animals there are
going to be around for future generations. Each time
a builder wants to put up a
new shopping mall, housing
complex or office building
they have to file for a a series of permits. Each permit
is then reviewed by a number of agencies; including
Tribes to determine if the
proposed development infringes on traditional, sacred, ceremonial and hunting sites or other types of
gathering sites important
to the Tribes. If we prove
Letters
MLK Day Thank You
Thank you for organizing
the Suquamish singers and
dancers who performed at
yesterday’s Kitsap MLK
Jr celebration at the Kitsap
Fairgrounds. I heard many
positive, appreciative comments afterwards. The explanations you gave about
the two songs you shared
heightened understanding
the site is a reserved area
for the Tribe, the permit is
not granted to the builder.
The sad part is that many
of our sites are being developed because we don’t
have strong enough proof
to stop the builders. As a
result, building permits are
given and the sites are destroyed forever. Soon we
will have no areas to go
hunting or gathering of any
type because it will be all be
developed. I thank the few
that have come and talked about their hunting and
gathering experiences; you
Obituaries
of the Suquamish People. And, with the youth focus of yesterday’s event, it
was especially gratifying to
have your youth introduce
themselves. This is the first
time in my memory that
Suquamish has participated in this event, and may
be the first time you have
been officially invited. I
and many others hope we
can make this an ongoing
new tradition. Again, thank
you so much for your quick
action in making possible
this special contribution
to MLK Day at the Kitsap
Fairgrounds.
Robin Hunt MLK Day Organizer
Robert “Sonny” Purser Sr
Erlands Point, WA
April 23, 1927 - January 9, 2015
“What you do speaks so playful demeanor kept the
well I need not hear what youth in all of us. We will
you say.” A hero to all his see Sonny in every wave
family: Sonny, born in on the sound, every rustle
a houseboat on Erlands of the trees just off the hikPoint, a lifelong Kitsap ing trail, and in every laugh
native, proud family man, of his great-grandchildren.
U.S. Army veteran, and We will hold on dearly to
an esteemed Suquamish his memory and pass on
Tribal elder, passed away the legacy of his family. He
peacefully in his sleep at is both deeply loved and
home on the morning of greatly missed.
Friday, January 9, 2015.
On his first paper route
Always reserved, Son- Sonny stumbled into the
ny spoke through how he love of his life. The ownlived; and Sonny lived er of the only dog in the
with a depth and fervor neighborhood that didn’t
that many will not fathom. like newspapers. Years
The pride he carried for the later he married Lois: his
Suquamish culture and his anchor and his heart. From
long love of outdoor beau- their love blossomed a
ty lives on in all the Purser beautiful family with 5 infamily. His sly smile and credible children.
have helped a lot. We need
more information and soon,
to save our hunting for the
future! Please contact me
at (360) 394 – 8526 or by
e-mail at [email protected] and we can set
up appointment to record
your information on maps
or video, or both.
Sonny gave selflessly to
his community as an Eagle
Scout, a brother in the Order of the Arrow, a volunteer firefighter, as well as a
coach of several Babe Ruth
and peewee teams. He
proudly spend 29 years as
a toolmaker in Keyport and
as a fisherman, after which
he retired to his beautiful
home on Erland’s Point.
Sonny was preceded by his
mother Dora Peterson Purser-Henry; his father, Robert
Brown Purser; his second
father, John Henry; his
sisters: Dorthea Solomon,
Hazel Johnson, Evelyn Jefferson, Mable Cordero and
Frances Jackson; his dear
“Aunty Sparky” as well
as many beloved cousins,
aunts, uncles and 1 grandson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Lois;
his brother, William Henry;
his sister, Louise Harvey;
his children: Robert Jr,
Richard, (Patricia) Randi,
Ralena (Colin Maloney)
and Ronald; 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; as well as many
beloved nieces, nephews
and cousins.
Services were held on
Wednesday, Jan 14, 2015
at the House of Awakened
Culture in Suquamish, WA.
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Birthdays
Feb 17
ebruary
Feb 2
Ardath Longway
Brenda Bowman
Marion Ives
Charles Sigo
Cynthia Carter
Dawn Nichols
Sho-shyne Jones
William Webber
Feb 3
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Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch
Douglas Crowell
Karrisa Jones
Mackenzie Foster
Olivia Phillips
Feb 9
Feb 4
David Mills
Bradley George
David Weber
Mataya George
Feb 5
Feb 10
Danielle Alexander
Marilyn Wandrey
Rebecca Peterson
Feb 6
Cameron Covarrubias
Carena Covarrubias
Feb 7
Calina Lawrence
William Jackson
Feb 8
Golden Hawk Sr
George Hill III
Gerald Adams
John Mabe
Josue Flores
Kylie Cordero
Feb 11
Ha-Kwa Chiquiti
Hailey Myers
Rebecca Purser
Riley Mcintosh III
Robert Adams
Todd Boyd
Tracy McMillan
We-Laka Chiquiti Sr
Feb 12
David Mills Sr.
Steven Sanchez
Feb 13
Robert Bird
Shellene Kurtz
Tanner Kumpf
Feb 14
Angela Hill
Betty Bagley
Connor Jackson
Tina Zaiss
Feb 15
Lena Chavez
Feb 16
Marisol Sanchez
Skylene George
Kahteya McDonald
Bear
Diane Dozier
Feb 18
Brandy Boure
Patricia Medina
Feb 19
Jade Jefferson
John Lawrence Jr
Kathleen Kinsey
Laree Miller
Feb 20
Elizabeth Puckett
Kaynoni McGrady
Feb 21
Ceyenna Norris
Dawn Featherston
John Lindell
Jonathan George
Ka-el Williams
Shannon George
Feb 22
Craig Winnie
Ha-huli-tud Hawk
Melvin Colomb
William Ross
Feb 23
Luther Mills Jr.
Feb 24
Adam Jackson
Jennifer Lawrence
Jose Martinez
Feb 25
Jessica Santos
Marcus Mabe
Sea-ots-ton Jones
Feb 26
Crystal Purcell
Jackie Severson
Lisa Henry
Michael Immken
Feb 27
Martha George-Sachava
Feb 28
Carey Webster
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February 16, 2015 | 10 am to 6 pm
Kitsap Room, Clearwater Casino Resort
Hiring for Phase II Casino Expansion
and Seasonal Positions
Server, Cook, Hostess, Bartender, Pro Shop Clerk,
Golf Maintenance, And Many More