Dee-ni' Nuu-wee-ya' - Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation · Nee-san-naa-xee-ch’aa-ta Num-nii~-ma~s (December) 2014 - Volume 21, Issue 12 Dee-ni' Nuu-wee-ya' SMITH RIVER RANCHERIA TRIBAL GOVERNMENT

Nee-san-naa-xee-ch’aa-ta Num-nii~-ma~s (December) 2014 - Volume 21, Issue 12

Dee-ni' Nuu-wee-ya' SMITH RIVER RANCHERIA TRIBAL GOVERNMENT NEWSLETTER

Honoring Our Past; Serving Our Tribal Family; Protecting Our Children and Independence; and Controlling Our Future.

In this Issue

Waa 'Ee-lee-te (Events)……………………. 3

Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Nutrition Menu………….. 4

Lhetlh-xat-ne-dvn (Tribal Council

Place)……………………………………………… 4

Winter Solstice Sale Vendor Application 5

Notice from the Housing Department…. 6

NAGPRA………………………………………….. 7

Tribal Children’s Christmas Party……….. 9

NDN-tivity Report…………………………….. 10

Halloween Party Report……………………. 11

Save the Date…………………………………. 12

Native Conference Reimbursement……. 13

Youth Activity Reimbursement………….. 14

Community and Family Services………… 15

Call for Artists………………………………….. 16

News from TERO Office……………………. 17

Maa~-xuslh-ghalh (Birthdays)…………… 18

Ch’ee-nvk-t’i (Announcements)…….…… 19

On a clear Wednesday morning at the Arcata airport, we boarded a red and white Beechcraft 35-A33 Debonair and proceeded to receive flight instructions from our pilot, Mike Venturino. Jennifer Savage, Northcoast Environmental Center's Coastal Programs Director, and I were heading out on LightHawk flight to conduct a survey of fishing activity in the Del Norte/

Humboldt area and the weather couldn't be more perfect. After all the pre-flight checks were complete, we taxied down the runway and took off, banking north. Our flight plan included heading north to fly over all the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) up to the Oregon border, and then we would head south to capture any activity in the South Cape Mendocino MPA, before returning to Arcata. All along our path we would keep an eye out for vessels, get lower for a better view of offshore rocks or boats and keep track of what we observe. Despite the beautiful, sunny, wind-free conditions along our entire flight path, there were only 8 vessels that we encountered, none of which were within any MPA, but noted on the datasheets just the same. LightHawk is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit that utilizes the skill and generosity of over 200 volunteer pilots to benefit conservation projects, partners with conservation groups

High Above the Marine Protected Area’s

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from

the Smith River Rancheria Tribal Council and Staff

Jennifer Savage & Rosa Laucci Rosa Laucci & pilot Mike Venturino

South Cape Mendocino MPA

Photo by Rosa Laucci, with aerial support by LightHawk

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Employment Opportunities

are always available at Lucky 7 Casino for

qualified applicants. Stop by and apply.

Gail Viellieux

Human Resources Manager

Lucky 7 Casino

Phone 707-487-7777 Ext. 2611

[email protected]

CORRECTION:

In the Dee-ni’ Nuu-wee-ya’ November issue, Don Steinruck was referred to as a Tribal member in the article “Learning Food Preservation”. Although

Native, Don is not a Smith River Rancheria Tribal member.

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Kara Miller

Chairperson

(707) 218-7723

[email protected]

Denise Padgette

Vice Chairperson

(707) 218-7719

[email protected]

Loren Bommelyn

Secretary

(707) 218-0197

[email protected]

Joel Bravo

Treasurer

(707) 218-7720

[email protected]

Marian Lopez

Member

(707) 218-0121

Dr. Joseph Giovannetti

Member

(707) 218-6569

[email protected]

Marvin Richards Sr.

Member

(707) 951-6730

[email protected]

Na’sr-dvtlh-nvsh-dvn (Tribal Office)

Administrative Assistant, Virginia Young

-(707) 487-9255, ext. 1223, [email protected]

Chief Financial Officer, Hank Shields

- (707) 487-9255, ext. 1115, [email protected]

Community & Family Services Director, Dorothy Wait


Enrollment Specialist, Theresa Ferrer


Grants and Contracts Manager, Tim Hoone

-(707) 487-9255, ext. 1230 [email protected]

Housing Director, Earl Brown

-(707) 218-5935, [email protected]

Howonquet Early Learning Program Manager, Ronda Ritchie


Human Resources Manager, Terri Camarena


Information Technology Director, Darryl Yarak


NAGPRA, Don Steinruck


Natural Resources Director, Brad Cass


Project Coordinator, Nita Rolfe


Self Governance Director, Briannon Fraley


Social Worker, Paulie Hawthorne


TERO Officer, Pyuwa Bommelyn

-(707) 487-9255, ext.1190, [email protected]

THPO Officer, Suntayea Steinruck


Tribal Administrator, Russ Crabtree


Tribal Court Administrator, Nita Green


Lhetlh-xat-ne (Tribal Council) Waa 'Ee-lee-te (Events) Dec 9 Regular Session Tribal Council Meeting - 6:00 pm Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Hall Community Center Dec 11 Wee-ya' (Language) Committee Meeting - 5:00 pm Nii~-li~ Me'-ne', Lucky 7 Casino Dec 12 January Newsletter Deadline Dec 13 Winter Solstice Arts & Crafts Sale 10:00am-4:00pm Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Hall Community Center Dec 17 Waa-tr'vslh-'a~ (Culture) Committee Meeting - 5:00 pm Nii~-li~ Me'-ne', Lucky 7 Casino Dec 18 Fish and Game Committee Meeting - 5:00pm Nii~-li~ Me'-ne', Lucky 7 Casino Dec 20 Tribal Children’s Christmas Party 2:00pm-5:00pm Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Hall Community Center Dec 23 Regular Session Tribal Council Meeting - 6:00 pm Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Hall Community Center Dec 24 Tribal Offices Close at 12:00pm Dec 25 Tribal Offices CLOSED in observance of Christmas

Nee-san-naa-xee-ch’aa-ta Num-nii~-ma~s (December) 2014 All rights reserved. Smith River Rancheria

Tribal Government Newsletter published by the Smith River Rancheria, 140 Rowdy Creek Road, Smith River CA

95567. Phone 707.487.9255. Guest editorials, letters to the Editor or columns do not necessarily reflect the

opinions of the Tribal Council of the Smith River Rancheria or their Staff. The Tribal Council of the Smith River

Rancheria reserves the right to use their discretion in the information they publish. As per the Howonquet

Indian Council of the Smith River Rancheria, no article shall be published or acknowledged in the tribal

newsletter that does not promote and protect the best interests of the Smith River Rancheria.

Editor: Debbie Boardman (707)487-9225 [email protected]

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 Red Beans and Rice

2 Meatloaf

3 Chicken Noodle Soup

4 Beans with Bacon

5 Chicken Divan

8 Soup and 1/2 Egg salad sandwich

9 Chicken and Noodles

10 Navy Bean Soup

11 Tuna Casserole

12 Breakfast

15 Alfredo Pasta

16 Chicken ala King

17 Sack Lunch

18 Spaghetti

19 Holiday Lunch

22 Macaroni and Cheese

23 Salisbury Steak

24 HOLIDAY

25 HOLIDAY

26 CLOSED

29 Chili Relleno Bake

30 Teriyaki Chicken

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Lunch served @ 12:00 pm

Reserve Lunch @ 707-487-4463 Menu Subject to Change

101 Indian Court in Smith River

Tai Chi - Every Wednesday, 12:30 pm

BP/BS Checks—call CHR @ 487-0215, 464-2919, or 482-2181

RepChem 3rd Wednesday

Suggested donations:

Elders 55+, $2 (some are free) Under 55, $7

Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Nutrition Center Menu - December

Lhetlh-xat-ne-dvn (Tribal Council Place) In October of 2014, the Tribal Council approved:

Resolution #14-42, Membership Approvals. ‘Ay~: 5. Duu: 0. Xwee-la: Miller.

Resolution #14-43 Haswell, Bartley, Bridge Properties to Trust. ‘Ay~: 5. Duu: 0. Xwee-la: Miller.

Resolution #14-44 Drinking Water Tribal Set-Aside Grant Application Funds from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

‘Ay~: 5. Duu: 0. Xwee-la: Miller.

Resolution #14-45 Whale Tail Grant application in the amount of $50,000. ‘Ay~: 5. Duu: 0. Xwee-la: Miller.

Submitted by Administration Department

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Winter Solstice Sale Vendor Application

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Tribal Down Payment Assistance Program

The purpose of the Smith River Rancheria’s (SRR), Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP)

is to provide the members of SRR with affordable homeownership financing opportunities to

help improve the quality of life in the Tribal communities.

Eligibility: The DPAP is available to Tribal members who live within the SRR service area)

and who are purchasing a primary residence. The service areas are in Oregon: Coos County,

Josephine County, & Curry County and in California: Del Norte County & Humboldt County.

DPAP borrowers must meet the credit requirements of the first mortgage lender.

The SRR has established and implemented the DPAP to assist creditworthy households in purchasing a home and is

designed to make home mortgage payments more affordable. The DPAP is for members who do not qualify for other

Tribal housing assistance programs. This assistance is on a sliding scale, based on income level. There has been a

recent change to the sliding scale providing members with a more favorable result.

Please call Linda K. Tuttle, Housing Program Specialist 707-487-9255 x1140, for more information and/or an

application. I will be happy to answer any questions and assist in the completion of your application.

Have you applied for the Down Payment Assistance Program yet? Or perhaps you are already on the list. Don’t wait until you get our pre-approval letter to start working on your credit. If you don’t know your credit score, maybe today is the day to inquire. Errors on your credit report can be an unpleasant surprise when negotiating major financial commitments. Don’t wait until you are buying a house to find out whether your credit report is accurate and up-to-date. Checking your credit regularly is an awesome tool in protecting yourself from identity theft.

Three main companies handle credit reporting. For recorded information on ordering a copy of your credit report, call these numbers:

Equifax – 800-685-1111 (processing fee varies by state, ranging from free to $8; one copy is free if you have been denied credit within 30 days of your request).

TRW – 800-392-1122 (Offers one free copy annually; additional copies must be in writing. Cost varies by state).

TransUnion – 800-916-8800 (Fee varies by state; free if you have been denied credit within 60 days.

Source: Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Atlanta Submitted by Housing Department

Have You Had a Credit Check Up Lately?

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...Continued From Front Cover in the US, Canada, Central America and Mexico, and bolsters environmental protection efforts by making their services freely available to conservation groups. Some are aware of Tr'uu-luu-k'wvt (Pyramid Point) MPA, which is accessible to

the public, and possibly those off of Point St. George, however to actually see the

MPAs, especially the offshore and more remote ones of South Cape Mendocino

was truly spectacular. Viewing the coastline and offshore rocks, that were once

only a colored square on a map to me, from an aerial perspective of 1000 feet

has given me a completely beautiful picture of what the coast and MPA network

encompasses. This was an amazing experience and I feel very fortunate to have

been a part of it. Our Tribal Resources Technician, Jaytuk Steinruck, will also be

participating in an aerial survey with Jennifer in early December.

Submitted by Ocean Governance Prince Island and Hunter Rock

Photo by Rosa Laucci, with aerial support from LightHawk

Tribal Member Assistance Needed Notice from the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Office:

The Oregon State Hospital has notified the Smith River Rancheria that they are in possession of the cremated remains of Ida Davis

VanPelt. To return the remains to Smith River Rancheria for proper burial, the NAGPRA office needs your help. The hospital has provid-

ed the following information: Ida Davis was born December 5, 1893 and died April 24, 1920. Ida is on the 1910 Indian Census, Chetco

Precinct (Rogue River/Chetco Tribe), Paternal Grandmother is Ameila VanPelt (Rogue River/Chetco Tirbe), Father is Robert VanPelt

(Rogue River/Chetco Tribe) and Mother is Rosa VanPelt.

NAPRA is asking Tribal members for assistance with any additional family history about Ida Davis VanPelt If you have any information

please contact Don Steinruck, NAGPRA Specialist, at 707-487-9255, ext. 1175 or email: [email protected].

Submitted by NAGPRA

Elk Meat Donated to Elder Nutrition Program

During 2014, more than 139 pounds of elk meat was approved by Tribal Council for donation to the United Indian Health Service (UIHS)

Elder Nutrition Program. The elk meat was processed at the Gilbert Creek facility and delivered to the Elder Nutrition site, at Howonquet

Hall Community Center, by members of the Housing and Maintenance staff. The Elder Nutrition staff incorporates the elk meat into the

menu to provide more traditional foods. The program serves lunch Monday through Friday at 12:00pm, and also

delivers meals to those who are not able to come to the Elder Nutrition Site.

Submitted by Maintenance and Administration Departments

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How Do I Contact My Tribe?

The Smith River Rancheria is your tribe and welcomes your input!

Do you have a question? Do you have a suggestion? The following are committees that guide tribal programs: Dee-ni’ Wee-ya’ (Language) Committee Enrollment Committee Fish & Game Committee Higher Education Housing Indian Child Welfare Act Committee (ICWA) Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)

Tribal Emergency Response Team Waa-tr’vslh-a~ (Culture) Committee Correspondence may be addressed to committees:

Attn: [committee name]

c/o Smith River Rancheria 140 Rowdy Creek Rd

Smith River, CA 95567 Correspondence may also be addressed to the Tribal Administrator or Tribal Council. Messages for committees may be left by phone. Call (707) 487-9255 and ask the operator to direct you to the committee staff person or call and ask for the email address of the committee staff person. Department Directors’ and Managers’ contact information is located in every newsletter. Correspondence may also be faxed to (707) 487-0930.

How do I tell the

tribe about my

idea? How do I

ask a question of

my government?

Open Tribal Council Meetings

The second and fourth Tuesday of every month, the Tribal Council hosts a meeting, open to Tribal Members to attend. The meeting

begins at 6:00 pm at Howonquet Hall Community Center, 101 N Indian Court, Smith River, CA 95567. Dinner is provided. Those meeting

agendas include a standing Tribal Member comment period.

The Annual General Membership Meeting - held each March - also includes a standing Tribal Member comment period.

The only issues that Tribal Members are asked not to discuss are confidential and personnel concerns. Those are invited to be submitted

in writing.


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SAVE THE DATE!

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Another Successful NDN-tivity

Save the Date!

We usually gather on the Winter Solstice to honor and remember our ancestors and our Holocaust. This year we will not be gathering in December, but will gather on the Spring Equinox, March 20th, at Taa-'at-dvn (by Battery Point Lighthouse) in recognition of the Taa-'at-dvn Massacre in the Spring of 1853. As always family and friends are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.

Submitted by the Waa-tr'vslh-'a~ Department

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Halloween Party Report

Submitted by Community & Family Services

California P.U.C. Commissioner Visits SRR

L to R: Terry Supahan, Consultant; Bill Johnston, CPUC; Tim

Hoone, Grants&Contracts Manager; Darryl Yarak, IT Director; Commissioner Sandoval; Forest James, SRR Tribal Member; Brad

Cass, Natural Resources Director.

On October 10, Commissioner Catherine Sandoval of the California Public

Utilities Commission (CPUC) met with representatives from Smith River

Rancheria. The Commissioner met with several tribes during her trip to

discuss issues including Communication, Broadband and Renewable

Energy. Darryl Yarak, IT Director, made the following comment about

the Commissioner’s visit: “I was impressed with her knowledge of not

only the issues, but her grasp of the technology and impediments to

deploying such was considerable”.


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SAVE THE DATE!

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Native Conference Reimbursement Program

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Youth Activity Reimbursement Program

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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP):

Community & Family Services (CFS), with the help of Northern California Indian Development

Council (NCIDC), provides a grant that helps low income tribal families with financial energy needs.

This service is limited to Del Norte and Humboldt Counties; however, referrals may be made to

similar services in other Counties.

Contact the CFS Program Specialist at (707) 487 9255, ext. 1131 for more information.

Submitted by CFS Department

Spotlight on CFS Services

Child Care Assistance Program:

The Community and Family Services Department has openings for the Child Care Assistance Program. We are

accepting applications for children in Del Norte and Curry County. Parent/Guardian must be working or attending a

higher education program.

Income limits apply.

Attention Tribal Members:

Community and Family Services Department helps assist with the following programs:

Child Care Assistance Program

Elder Assistance

Elder Emergency

General Assistance

Higher Education/Vocational Training

LIHEAP: Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program

Medical, Hospitalization, and Consecutive Treatment assistance

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Xaa-ghi Dee-ni’ Daa-naa~-yash (New people-welcome)

On October 14, 2014, Tribal Council approved enrollment of the following five people:

Waa-sayn-ni ‘Ay-lish Franklin Bommelyn Kevin Christian Fisher

Canon Alexander Donaldson McKenzie Leslie Fulton

Cora Lee Donaldson

Smith River Rancheria’s Community & Family Services is holding a Gathering of Native Americans

(GONA) and wants you to design the event’s logo!

Gathering of Native Americans: Call for Artists!

Please note that artwork will

be rendered in grayscale

(black and white).

Submitted by CFS Department

Theme: Healing from Trauma

Deadline: 5:00 pm on Friday,

February 27, 2015

Submit your artwork and

contact information to:

CFS, 110 First Street

Smith River, CA 95567

Fax: (707) 487-0137

Email: [email protected]

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News From the TERO Office Dv-laa-ha~ Tribal Citizens, Have you filled out a Skills Bank Application, Vendor Application or Application for Indian Owned Business recently? Tribal Employment Office (TERO) uses the information from these forms as a resource to refer Smith River Rancheria tribal citizens and citizens of other Tribal governments for economic opportunities. These opportunities include employment through SRR, contracting and vending. If you are interested in having your name be considered for potential opportunities that may arise in the future please take a few minutes to complete the appropriate form. A summary of the information requested by each application is below.

Skills Bank Application

The Traditional Skills portion of the application is new to the form. To verify any of your certificates, training, permits and education background please provide documentation. Vendor Application

Application for Indian Owned Business

To verify any of your certificates, training, please provide documentation. If you have not filled out any of these forms in the last 12 months please resubmit the forms to update your information. The forms can be found at the Smith River Rancheria Tribal Office, on our website at http://www.tolowa-nsn.gov/departments/tero/ or you can call TERO and we will mail you the forms. TERO looks forward to your application ‘Alh-du, Pyuwa Bommelyn TERO Compliance Officer

*General Information *Traditional Skills *Employment History

*Enrollment Verification *Education, Training and Certifications

*Special Skills or Permits *Work Experience *Training Interest

*General Information

*Enrollment Verification *Type of art, regalia or product you sell

*General Information *Ownership Interest *Geographical Area of interest *Subcontractors

*Business Type *Owner Information *Project magnitude *Suppliers

*Organizational Structure *Indian Preference Verification *Experience *Certificates and licenses

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Maa~-xuslh-ghalh Sri'-lhxvn (Birthday Happy)

Ashton Allen Austin Allen Michael Austin Maximus Baines Guy Balcom Will Baldridge Gary Batini Karen Bimemiller Megan Boardman Anna Boatsman Andrea Bravo Andrew Bravo Seaira Brundin Esperanza Calderon Mya Carpenter Makayla Chapman Zackary Chapman Jalissa Cole Christy Crawford Stormy Criner Timothy Criteser Aleena Dass Devry Davis Kalynn Davis Victor Dobrec III Trista Donaldson Noella Essex Cole Estrada Alvina Fairchild Nellie Fox Felicia Fugate Sierra Fullam Abaline Gardner TyAnn Garey Vancha Gilkey Steven Gochanour, Sr Leon Gochanour Thomas Gochanour Lynne Gonzalez Heather Griffin Tandy Harmon Arnold Hempel Cheyanne Hinshaw Wesley Hinshaw Kourtney Holz Nicholas Husted, Jr. Angel Idol Elody James Tyler Johnson Brannan Jones Dean Jones John Jones Marva Jones Michael Jones Trevion Jones Lorena Joy Garison Kamisky Landon Kamisky Terile Keevil Kaitlin Kendall Ezekial Kirby Tasheena Kirby Jennifer Lavezzo Jaz Leddy Amee Lopez Richard B. Lopez Robert N. Lopez Shalawn Lopez Vernon Losh II Cheantel Loucks Daniel McCann Elsie McClung Mitchel McKuhn Marilyn Mitchell Norah Mitchell Kris Moorehead Hannah Mouser Sadie Nichols Maggie O’Brian Kristina O’Loughlin Zachary Olds Kaydence Owen Amanda Parke Lucinda Parras Holly Pittman Robin Rasmussen Marvin Richards, Jr. Elijah Richards Jesse Richards III Laurene Richards Rocky Richards Tawnya Richards See-lhsrik Richards-Davis Braquel Roberts Ricardo Rojas Arianna Romo Jess Sanders Frances Schriver Philbert Sesher Katrina Simpson Anthony Smith David E. Smith Iris Smith Sharon Smith Gabrielle Solomon Phillip Sullivan Scott Sullivan Cheryl Templer Jacob Thomas Jason Thomas Harold Thornton Tyler Travis Marlee Tribur Alvin Tripp, Sr. Laura Valley Olivia Valley Kimberly Vistalli Melissa Vistalli Shane Vistalli-Alvarado Tina Whipple-Hall Remi White Tisha White Brayden Wilber Tyler Wilber Adie Wilson Skylar Windham Treyvon Wolfe-Easley Claud Wyland

Are You Registered To Vote? Last month a Voter Registration form was mailed to all non-registered voters who will be eligible to register by

April 27, 2015. Tribal members must be registered to vote by April 27, 2015 to vote in the 2015 General Election.

If you did not receive the form and would like to register, please contact the Enrollment Department.

Smith River Rancheria Phone: 707-487-9255 ext. 1120

Attn: Enrollment Email: [email protected]

140 Rowdy Creek Road

Smith River CA 95567

Submitted by Enrollment Department

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Ch'ee-nvk-t'i (Announcements)

ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS

We do not have

Addresses for:

Landon O’Reilley

Deidre Warren

Please call the Enrollment Office to update your

address:

(707)487-9255 ext.1120

Or send mail to:

Smith River Rancheria Attn: Enrollment

140 Rowdy Creek Rd.

Smith River CA 95567

Free Notary Services for Tribal Members

at the K’vsh-chu Tribal Office

Contact Garrett Campbell at

707-487-9255 ext. 1103 to make

an appointment

[email protected]

HAPPY 14TH BIRTHDAY

ANGEL IDOL

WITH LOVE FROM

YOUR FAMILY

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Smith River Rancheria

140 Rowdy Creek Rd

Smith River, CA 95567

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