The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, ‘People of the Sands’ (2025)

The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, ‘People of the Sands’

CHEHALIS

TRIBAL

NEWSLETTER

MARCH 2025 FIND HISTORY, HERITAGE & RESOURCES AT CHEHALISTRIBE.ORG

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on St. Patrick’s Day

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Fall prevention

Elders learn ways

to stay safe at home

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Attendees were given an assessment on their colon cancer prevention knowledge on March 5.

‘45 is the new 50’

Key to prevention: Early screening is essential to stop colon cancer

By Bobbie Bush

A colon cancer prevention

event brought together 22 adults

and four children on March 5

in the Gathering Room of the

Chehalis Tribe’s Community

Center. Attendees were greeted

by Chehalis Tribal Wellness

Lucky

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Tribal

community

members

won Fred

Meyer and

gas gifts

cards.

Manager Christina Hicks, Cancer

Programs Coalition Coordinator

Cher Castillo and Health &

Wellness Program Manager

Jamie Nikander.

After participants signed in,

their knowledge of colon cancer

was assessed. Each person who

signed in was given a raffle ticket

Handcrafted balms, salves

Dedicated volunteers make

gifts for Elders Luncheon

and everyone enjoyed a delicious

dinner of tacos, rice and beans

with cookies for dessert.

Physician’s Assistant Kathryn

de Rose presented steps to

prevent colon cancer. She

emphasized the importance of

See SCREENING / page 2

Tribe focuses

on wildfire

preparedness

Firewise Program

assesses community

risks, protection needs

By Bobbie Bush

Chehalis Tribe Advances

Wildfire Preparedness through

Firewise Program

The Chehalis Tribe’s Emergency

Management Team hosted a

pivotal meeting for the Chehalis

Tribal Community Wildfire

Protection Plan (CWPP) at the

Gathering Room on March 3. The

meeting served as an important

step in addressing wildfire

risks within the community

and laying the foundation for

a comprehensive protection

strategy.

The CWPP core group is

assessing the county’s wildfire

threat and risk conditions, aiming

to collaborate with rural fire

departments, cooperators and

See PREPARATION / page 5

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Attention class of 2025

Just a friendly reminder to high school seniors and their

families that graduation is right around the corner. The

Chehalis Tribe will celebrate our graduating seniors with

a dinner and recognition ceremony. If you are aware of

any community or tribal member that is getting ready

to graduate, please have them get in touch with us to

make sure they are on our list of graduates.

GET IN TOUCH

For assistance or more

information, please contact

JJ Shortman at 360-709-1749

or Jodie Smith at 360-709-1897

SCREENING

From page 1

INFORMATION

knowing your family’s health

history, eating plenty of fresh

fruit and vegetables, making

sure to get enough physical

activity and reduction or

cessation of use of commercial

tobacco and alcohol.

All youth who attended

received a little gift. The raffle

for two $25 gas cards and two

$200 Fred Meyer cards was

drawn.

Start by contacting your

doctor or health care provider.

The American College of

Gastroenterology website at

gi.org/topics/colorectal-cancer

has a wealth of information

available. Learn about screening

options for colorectal cancer and

find a gastroenterologist near you.

COLORECTAL CANCER: YOU CAN PREVENT IT

Physicians from the American

College of Gastroenterology

want you to know that screening

colonoscopy can find growths in

the colon called polyps so they can

be removed before they turn into

colorectal cancer.

About colon polyps

A polyp is a small clump of cells

on the lining of the colon. Most

colon polyps are harmless. Some

colon polyps can develop into

colorectal cancer, often fatal when

found in its later stages.

n Not all polyps turn into

cancer, but all cancers start as

polyps.

n Because colon polyps do

not usually cause symptoms,

it is important to have regular

colorectal screenings such as

colonoscopy.

n Remember, screening by

colonoscopy with polyp removal

prevents Colorectal Cancer before

it can start.

Age 45 is the right time

The new recommended age to

start screening for colorectal cancer

among all average-risk adults is 45.

This is an important change

from earlier guidelines that

recommended starting at age 50

for most people and age 45 for

African Americans only. Now “45

is the new 50” to start screening

for everyone at average risk for

colorectal cancer.

Don’t ignore new/worrying symptoms

Reach out to your health

care providers if regardless of

your age you have any new or

worrying symptoms such as

blood in the stool, a change in

bowel habits, rectal or abdominal

pain, or unexpected weight loss,

unexplained or new anemia.

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YOUTH

Kids enjoy sweet

St. Patrick’s Day

Chehalis Tribal staff

helped Early Learning and

Head Start kids celebrate

St. Patrick’s Day with a

treasure trove of candy

and gifts. Employees from

various departments handed

out treats as youth walked

through the Tribal Center.

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HEALTH/WELLNESS

Simple steps to avoid dangerous falls

Presentation spotlights

elders’ safety at home

FOR ELDERS

By Bobbie Bush

A group gathered in the Elders

Center theater for a presentation

on preventing falls by John

Carlstrom on March 6.

Being aware of your

surroundings, monitoring

medications and physical effects

and making Elders’ home

environments safe were the

topics John highlighted.

A medical journal of daily

feelings of pain, weakness,

dizziness, strengths and appetite

might also be helpful for some

folks.

John, who traveled from

Longview, emphasized that

because certain medications

have different effects on the body,

it is very important to report any

changes to your doctor, especially

if any new medications are

taken.

The following tips will help

ensure elders’ safety at home:

n Be aware of your

surroundings and how you feel.

Use a cane or walker if it has

been prescribed. Walk slowly and

deliberately. If you don’t feel well,

ask someone to help you.

n Get plenty of rest, proper

nutrition and hydration. Follow

the advice of your doctor,

discharge planners and caregivers.

Be sure to drink plenty of water.

n Simplify and make your

environment safer. Get rid of

anything that could make you

trip and fall. Arrange furniture so

you have a clear pathway between

rooms. Move low coffee tables,

magazine racks, footstools and

plants from pathways.

n Remove floor hazards such as

area rugs, extension cords or other

things that create obstacles in your

path.

n Make sure you have at least 3

feet of clearance on your walking

path.

n Pay close attention to the

fall trouble spots. Be aware that

nearly half of all household

injuries take place in the

bathroom and about 20% are

in the kitchen. Avoid falls by

equipping these areas with

WRITER’S NOTE: MEDICATION TRACKING CARD

When someone I knew and loved was in the hospital with pneumonia,

I watched him breathing hard and having no relief. Because he

did not have his medications on file at the hospital or written on

card in his wallet, the doctors and nurses could not administer any

medications to fight the infection in his lungs or ease the pain he

felt. Right then, I decided to have one of those little medication

tracking cards in my purse all the time to make sure the medications

I take daily were available to any emergency responders if needed.

I also have one on my refrigerator that will be updated as the

medications change.

grab bars near sinks, toilets and

showers. Wear safe footwear.

Make sure the soles of your shoes

are not worn smooth, which could

cause you to slip. Make sure your

slippers have rubber soles.

n Ask your doctor or

discharge planner to prescribe an

appropriate exercise plan to help

improve your balance, gait and

muscle tone.

n Keep your home well lit.

Make sure all areas you walk in

are illuminated at all times of

the day and evening – especially

frequented places, such as to and

from the bathroom, bedroom and

kitchen. Always keep a flashlight

handy in case the power fails.

n Take medications as directed

and on time. Make sure to follow

the prescribed dosage. Do not

skip medications. Report any side

effects or negative reactions you

experience to your doctor. Failure

to properly take medication is a

major cause of falls and related

injuries.

Information was reprinted with

permission from Safe@Home

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PREPARATION

Resilience Coordinator for

Western Washington (Gray’s

Harbor, Kitsap, Pierce and

Thurston counties), provided

valuable resources to further

community education and

involvement. He shared several

links, including:

n Washington DNR’s Wildfire

Ready Neighbors Program: A

free home visit program that

provides recommendations for

safe landscaping and wildfire

preparedness.

n NFPA Firewise USA

National Recognition Program:

A program offering educational

materials, a framework for

community risk assessment and

guidance on developing a five-year

action plan.

n DNR Community Wildfire

Resilience Resource Library: A

collection of research-backed

resources, articles and videos

focused on fire preparedness.

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community members to develop

an effective wildfire protection

plan. The ultimate goal is to

create a resilient, fire-adapted

community through proactive

measures and cooperative

planning.

Firewise program foundation

A key focus of the discussion

was the adoption of the Firewise

USA program as the primary

framework for implementing

the CWPP. Firewise, a national

initiative developed by the

National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA), provides

communities with tools, education

and strategies to reduce wildfire

risks through practical, localized

actions. By aligning with Firewise

principles, the Chehalis Tribe aims

to:

n Strengthen existing

partnerships while fostering new

opportunities for community

involvement.

n Equip tribal and community

members with actionable tools for

wildfire risk reduction.

n Emphasize shared

responsibility in wildfire

prevention, risk reduction and

sustainable forest management.

n Clarify expectations for the

three phases of evacuation and

wildfire response (pre, during and

post).

Community engagement

Emergency Management

Manager Clinton Davis

initiated the discussion with a

Call to action

comprehensive presentation that

highlighted the importance of

community engagement. A key

takeaway from the session was the

urgent need for more participation

in future meetings. Although

13 people attended, a greater

community presence is necessary

to ensure the effectiveness of

planning efforts.

Attendees were encouraged to

consider personal and collective

actions to mitigate wildfire risks,

including:

n Creating defensible spaces

around homes by removing

flammable vegetation and debris.

n Utilizing Firewise

landscaping techniques to

minimize ignition potential.

n Developing evacuation plans

and understanding emergency

procedures.

Jesse Duvall, Community

As the CWPP initiative

progresses, tribal members and

local residents are urged to take

an active role in shaping wildfire

preparedness efforts. The success

of the plan hinges on broad

community participation and a

shared commitment to reducing

fire risks.

The next CWPP meeting

is scheduled soon, and more

community members are needed

to contribute to this crucial,

life-saving planning effort. As

Davis emphasized, “Protecting

our homes and land from wildfire

starts with each of us. Let’s work

together to create a safer, fireresilient community.”

10 AM-4 PM APRIL 5-6

Chehalis Tribal Community Center, 461 Seneca Road

ARTS MARKET

More than 25 vendors!

Proceeds will benefit Rez Animal Resources, a 100% volunteerrun nonprofit serving the Chehalis, Nisqually, Skokomish,

Squaxin Island and Shoalwater Bay tribes. Our goal is to reduce

the number of stray and homeless animals in Native American

communities through low-cost pet spay/neuter. Our vision is

a community without homeless pets where all residents have

access to quality, affordable spay/neuter, veterinary care and

other resources to help keep pets in their loving homes.

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Healing lip balms, salves created

By Bobbie Bush

Preparations for the annual

Chehalis Tribal Elder’s Luncheon

are in full swing.

The culture rooms of the

Chehalis Tribal Elders Center were

full of 20 people on March 18.

Elders and Facilities crew

worked together to produce

beautiful healing salves and

wonderful lip balms.

Elders’ committee members

were with the group and worked

from 10 a.m. to just before noon.

An impressive amount of lip

balms and salves were produced,

packed and labeled.

It was great to see smiling faces

and laughter all around during

production. Many hands made the

work go quickly.

The Chehalis Tribal Elders

Luncheon will begin at 9 a.m.

April 17 at Lucky Eagle Casino &

Hotel.

The theme for this year’s

gathering is “Through the

Decades.” Make sure to dress up in

attire from your favorite decade to

enter for a possible 1st, 2nd or 3rd

place prize!

We hope to see you at the

always enjoyable event filled with

good food, laughter, friendships,

long-lost cousins and hugs for all.

Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center

Podiatrist Clinic

Volunteers created lip balm and salve that will be given away during the

2025 annual Elders Luncheon on April 17.

Dr. Behre 2025 date

WIC services through SPIPA

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of pregnant,

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postpartum moms;

infants; and

children up to age 5.

NEXT DATE:

April 10

DO YOU

QUALIFY?:

Find out if you

qualify for WIC at

doh.wa.gov/youand-your-family/

wic/wic-eligibility

CONTACT:

wicnutrition@

spipa.org

or 360-426-3990

Will be here on the following date

21, 2025 health

1:00pm to 4:30pm

Happy feet,Jangood

Feb. 4, 2025

8:00 am to Noon

Mar. 18,2025

1:00pm to 4:30pm

DR. DEBORAH BEHRE WILL OFFER PODIATRIST CLINICS

Feb. 18,

2025 CENTER

1:00pm to 4:30pm

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WELLNESS

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DATES: 8:00am to Noon

Mar. 4, 2025

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Apr.

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Apr. 22, 2025

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April 22: 1-4:30 p.m.

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By Natalie Thomson

TALKING CEDAR RESTAURANT

April specials: Steak Bruschetta appetizer; Chef

Nathan’s Spicy Chicken Pasta and Spring Citrus

Prawn Salad entrees, Banana Cream Pie dessert and

Key Lime Vodka & Soda and Meyer Lemon Vodka &

Soda cocktails.

Happy Hour: Happy Hour now runs from 3-5 p.m.

Monday through Friday in the bar and restaurant.

Live music: Musical acts from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays.

TALKING CEDAR BREWERY

‘Eden Lane’:

Stephanie & Tarik

April 10

Jessica Blinn

& Vince Brown

April 17

Colin Gage

April 24

OAKSRIDGE GOLF COURSE

The Men’s Club will start its Wednesday night play

at 5:30 p.m. and its tournament will be April 27.

Men’s club dues are $70 (cash or check only) for

those who would like to sign up.

CCC AWARD

Confederated Construction Company (CCC) was

awarded its single largest bid project in its history.

CCC landed the Bunker Creek Fiber Project for

$5.1 million. Work begins this spring.

Talking Cedar Brewery is finalizing a licensing

deal with Savage Brewing Company (a brewing

company with Seattle Seahawks investors) to

license the brand and produce its

flagship beers.

Talking Cedar Brewery has gained

distribution in 27 Safeway/Albertsons

stores across Idaho as well as

distribution of Chehalis Light Lager in

Chehalis’ new Winco.

Tailfeather vodkas are here! Options

include a base wheat vodka made from

locally grown and sustainably sourced

wheat from nearby Boisfort Valley and

four all-natural flavor variations: Key

Lime, Meyer Lemon, Huckleberry and

Prickly Pear.

TEAM MEMBER

HIGHLIGHT

Anthony “Sonny”

Youckton

This month, we

are highlighting

two Confederated

Construction Company

employees that have

shown incredible hard

work and dedication.

Sonny has worked

with CCC’s civil

construction crews

since July 2021. Sonny

has withstood and adapted to major

changes at CCC, demonstrating his

commitment to CCC and the Tribe.

CIVIL DIVISION

Russell “Russ” Baker

COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION

Russ began working at CCC

in October 2022, six months

after the telecommunications

division’s inception. A fast

learner, Russ has proven

himself to be an invaluable member of the

team and a key employee in the success of

CCC’s underground fiber crews.

WE ARE HIRING! Go to chehalistribalenterprises.com for career opportunities

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Gratitude for our

Tribal employees

The Chehalis Tribal Business

Committee held an employee

appreciation lunch on March 7

to thank staffers for all the

hard work and dedication they

provide to the Tribe. Hundreds

of employees from Chehalis

Tribal Government and Chehalis

Tribal Enterprises enjoyed a

lunch provided by Lucky Eagle

Casino & Hotel.

Chehalis Tribal Days

MAY 23-26

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

n Men’s hardball +1 token

n Women’s softball +1 token

n Co-ed softball +1 men’s token

and +1 women’s token

$400 entry per team

4 Make checks payable to: Chehalis Tribe,

P.O. Box 536, Oakville, WA 98568

Awards: First through fourth place,

MVP, all-stars and best bat

* Leather jackets for first!

CHEHALIS TRIBAL ART EXHIBIT

Noon-4 p.m. Saturday/Sunday at the Tribal Center

lobby. Chehalis tribal members who are interested

in displaying their art should contact Sheilah Bray

at 360-709-1783 or sbray@chehalistribe.org.

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16TH ANNUAL CANCER WALK

Noon Sunday at Legends Field picnic area. Show

your support with family and friends!

LUCKY EAGLE CASINO & HOTEL

ROOMS: Book online using code

TRIBAL DAYS or call 360-273-2000 or

800-720-1788 and mention the code

YOUTH ACTIVITIES & MORE

Contact: Phil Youckton at pyouckton@chehalistribe.org or 360-688-3380 for questions about the

tournaments, Cancer Walk, Coastal Jam or vendor

spaces

FOOD VENDORS: Chehalis tribal members only

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APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Asher Demeo

Bowen Wittwer

Kevin Bray

Daniel Gleason Sr.

Bonnie Phillips

Serena Starr

Jonathan Williams

Jared Mordhorst

Normaraye Lyons

Hawk Wittwer

Jordan Lopez

Remy Garrety

Emma Caverly

Gaughe Culver

Steven Gunnels

Jesse Gleason

Lynn Hoheisel

Glenn Bobb

Dominic Delgado

Gary Ortivez

Rycker Longino

Daryl Beckwith

Gavin Vigil

Tracy Pickernell

Randall PowellJohnson

James Teague Jr.

Kenedy Adams

Javier Lopez Sanchez

Rhonda Higgins

Nadine Burnett

Amy Andrews-Mashburn

Avery Lockett

Emma Fern

Jessica Pickernell

Cristina Blacketer

Amber Hanna

Segne Phillips

Antonio Sanchez

Daniel Poling Jr.

Annie White

Rodney Boyd

Makya Klatush

Enyo Visaya

Samuel Boyd

Amanda Batres

Gregory Burnett

Maureen Prince

Ronald Rogers Sr.

Anthony Medina

Daryl Shortman

Ayden Sanders

Kelli Baker

Chavez Secena

Dalia Perez

Wakiza Wittwer

Joselyn

Delameter-Neifert

Charles Latch Jr.

Angelia Oliver

Jack Jones

Hector Canales

Robert Sanchez

Stephanie Medina

Giles Youckton

Max Lyons

Aiden Youckton

Jean Haltom

Deidra Hawkes

Emmarie Klatush

Freddie Sanchez III

Dakota Hernandez

Kaleah Quilt

Courtney Price

Eldon Gleason

Dennis Gunnels

Alamia Youckton

Brandy Sanchez

Jazmyn Nath

April Reynolds

Claudea Daniels

Andrew Starr

Lykaios White

Eagle-Rosbaugh

SEND IN WISHES: We would love to feature

your messages to family and friends celebrating

birthdays and anniversaries. Please send your

name, the full name of the person, your wish and a

photo (if desired) to news@chehalistribe.org.

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USDA FOOD PICKUP

 Medical Assistant

 Medical Clinic Custodian

 Peer Counselor

 Safety Team Member

 OTP Dispensary Nurse

 Medical Assistant

 Medical Clinic Custodian

 Peer Counselor

 Safety Team Member

 OTP Dispensary Nurse

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household are enrolled in a federally

recognized tribe or you live within

the reservation boundaries of the

Chehalis, Nisqually, Skokomish,

Squaxin Island or Port Gamble

S’Klallam Tribes, you might be

eligible for SPIPA’s program.

The USDA food pickup offers food

to fill up your freezer, refrigerator

and cupboards. Items are first-come,

first-served. Each month features

different options. Please allow

priority to elders and low-income

households. Must present tribal ID

at time of pickup.

 Medical Assistant

 Medical Clinic Custodian

 Peer Counselor

 Safety

Team Member

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 OTP Dispensary Nurse

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 Medical Clinic Custodian

 Peer Counselor

 Safety Team Member

 OTP Dispensary Nurse

NAAAP

 Medical Assistant

 Medical Clinic Custodian

 Peer Counselor

 Safety Team Member

 OTP Dispensary Nurse

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Contact:

NAAAP Team

888.535.0747, option 9

apprenticeship@wsac.wa.gov

Available to WA State Registered Apprentices who are

members of Washington’s federally recognized Tribes.

Native American apprentices may be eligible for grant aid

to help pay for your apprenticeship training costs!

• Applications available now.

MORE INFORMATION: CALL 360-426-3990

• We recommend submitting applications by May 1, 2025. Funding is

limited and may be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

• The money can be used for tuition & fees, supplies, tools, and more.

WASHINGTON STUDENT

EDUCATION • OPPORTUNITY • RESULTS

CHEHALIS TRIBAL NEWSLETTER

The Confederated Tribes

of the Chehalis Reservation,

‘People of the Sands’

Articles and opinions expressed

are not necessarily those of this

publication or the Chehalis Tribal

Business Committee.

SUBMISSIONS

Tribal members are encouraged

to submit birthday and anniversary

wishes, letters, articles, photos

and drawings to be considered

for publication in the newsletter

(materials are subject to editing).

Contributing writers, artists and

photographers include Chehalis

tribal community members/staff.

STAFF

Communications Coordinator

Frazier Myer, Communications

Specialist Bobbie Bush,

Designer Audra J. Hill and the

Information Technology Team

TRIBAL CENTER

Main line: 360-273-5911

Address: 420 Howanut Road

Oakville, WA 98568

Office: 360-709-1726

Fax: 360-273-5914

VISION STATEMENT

To be a thriving, self-sufficient,

sovereign people, honoring our

past and serving current and future generations.

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BUSINESS COMMITTEE

© copyright 2025

Chairman: Dustin Klatush

Vice Chairwoman: Sheilah Bray

Treasurer: Farley Youckton

Secretary: Cheryle Starr

Fifth Council Member:

Thomas Trott

The Chehalis Tribal

Newsletter is a

publication of the

Confederated Tribes

of the Chehalis

Reservation

Chehalis Behavioral Health Center

WEEKLY PROJECT UPDATE

October 18, 2024

Chehalis

Behavioral

Health

Chehalis

Behavioral

HealthCenter

Center

Weekly

project

update: March

14, 2025

WEEKLY

PROJECT

UPDATE

October 18, 2024

Current activities

n Install suspended ceiling

grid

C A:

Above:

• Lupo

Install Base Course for Parking Lot

John

works on

gutter

• Framing in Roof Cricket

installation.

Left:

HVAC

and

• Interior

Wall Framing

electrical at

the grid.

• Exterior Wall Framing and Sheathing

n Painting walls

n Staining and ENS top coat

at CLT deck

C A:

C A:

• Install Base Course for Parking Lot

SPECIAL REMINDERS

Upcoming activities

AND EVENTS

• Pull

Wireconcrete

for Lighting at CLT Panels

n Grind

and polish

Safety requirements:

slab

Boots, hard hats, safety

n Start

exterior

soffit

high-visibility

• Electrical R/I for EVglasses,

Chargers

and

staining and top coat

work

gear

Generator

n Exterior trespa siding

n HVAC trim at hard lids and

suspended ceiling

n Fire sprinkler trim at

suspended ceiling and

hard lids

n Light fixture install at

ceiling grid

• Install Base Course for Parking Lot

n Prep for curbs and

PEASE

sidewalks

CONSTRUCTION

Pease Construction working on interior framing

and

TEAM MEMBERS

n Install

fallsheathing

protection

Tano Bailon,

Steve Kathman,

Jacob Phipps

Framing in Roof Cricket

SUBCONTRACTORS ON SITE

•

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A:

Confederated, DL Henricksen,

n Form and place

concrete curbs (weather

permitting)

n Install

hollow metal

• Install

Roofdoor

Hatch

•

•

n Install gutters and trim

n Finish WRB systems

• Framing in Roof Cricket

John Lupo, PEP Electrical,

Todd Robinson, TRS Mechanical

at exterior storage rooms

• Set Hollow Metal Frames

•

system at roof

• Interior Wall Framing

• Interior Wall Framing

Install WRB’s and Flashings

Electrical R/I at Exterior

Walls

THE CBHC

TEAM HAS WORKED 230 DAYS WITH ZERO ACCIDENTS!

Plumbing R/I at Walls