T h e C o n f e d e r a t e d Tr i b e s o f t h e C h e h a l i s R e s e r v a t i o n (2012)

CHEHALIS

T h e C o n f e d e r a t e d Tr i b e s o f t h e C h e h a l i s R e s e r v a t i o n

“People of the Sands”

TRIBAL NEWSLETTER

January 2012

Free

Tribal Community Activities Bring Family and

Friends Together to Celebrate Christmas

By Fred Shortman, Editor

 Annual Community Christmas Party

The Lucky Eagle Casino

hosted the Annual

Community Christmas Party

on Sunday, December 18.

The turnout was huge as

people filled the wall-to-wall

tables. This annual event

is always a popular and

well attended event. People

gathered together as they

laughed and smiled filling

out raffle tickets to qualify

for the prizes. They enjoyed a

delicious dinner and fun filled

activities for the day.

for all to enjoy. They

children were heard

whispering about their plans

on what they were going to

purchase as they gave their

gift card to their parents.

As the day drew to an

end the winners for final

door prizes were drawn.

For those that missed out

and left early, you need to

be present to win. As the

room emptied, everyone

was offered a candy bag

that the tribal employees

put together for this annual

event. This set the tone for

many as they headed off to

prepare to spend time with

their families for their own

Christmas.

Dinner was provided by the

Casino and staff. A delicious

meal of prime rib with all

The Lucky Eagle Casino was filled wall-to-wall with tribal and

the fixings was provided for

community members at the Community Christmas Party.

the adults, and for the youth

hamburgers, hot dogs and

anxiously for their age bracket

Tony and Marla Medina from

chicken strips were available.

to be announced and they raced the Youth Center handed out

A HUGE Thanks from

to have their picture taken with

Target gift cards to youth to

Unto the fun game of BINGO!

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Santa and receive a present from create a memorable Christmas

Yet another opportunity to take

him.

a chance to win a prize offered

by the Tribe. Volunteers handed

The magician provided by

out bingo packets and onto the

Volunteers

games. The games were divided the Lucky Eagle Casino

handed

was present to entertain

into three separate divisions:

families

during the event. He

Elders, adults and youth.

raffle

was seen meandering

When someone yelled BINGO,

tickets to

throughout the crowd. He

volunteers verified to see if it

qualify

for

brought fits of laughter

was a winner.

the prizes

and amazement to the

during the

children and adults alike

Over the loud speakers came

Christmas

as he demonstrated his

the long awaited, “Santa has

party.

magical prowess.

arrived!” Children waited

Christmas Activities Continued ........

Cheryle Starr, Events

Coordinator to all the

volunteers in helping

making this annual event a

success!

Charlie Latch, beams with pride with his grandma, Elder

Janice Latch and shows his present that he received from

Santa.

Families

gathered to

play bingo

and enjoy the

day together.

Pictured (L-R)

are Monique

Lopez, Chloe,

and Brandon

Palmer

The

magician

does a

card trick

for families

during the

Annual

Community

Christmas

Party.

 Employee’s Annual Christmas Party

On Thursday, December 22, the

Annual Employee Christmas

Party was hosted at the Lucky

Eagle Casino events center. It

was a great day to relax and

enjoy the activities. Chairman

David Burnett opened the

ceremonies encouraging

everyone to branch out to other

tables to meet people from other

departments.

Raffle Tickets were distributed

for a chance to win prizes

sponsored by the Departments.

There was also a gift exchange

for those employees who wished

to participate. Men providing

gifts for men and women for

women. This event occured

throughout the day.

The talent contest has been a

favorite for everyone to enjoy

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watching. There are some very

gifted employees with some

hidden talent here at the Chehalis

Tribe as they competed for first

prize.

Lunch was a served in Lucky

Eagle fashion as they provided

the meal in style. Delicious

side dishes and something

to quench your thirst was

provided, not surpassed

was the prime rib lunch that

always quenches the palate.

Black Jack tournament rules

were an opportunity to win

the most money in 10 hands.

Winners were selected by

being in the top 5 winners.

Employees try their hands

qualifying as winner in the

Black Jack tournament. It

does get pretty noisy in that

little corner as employees either

on a winning hand.

As a special note, 9 year old

Caitlyn Antil who came up and

thanked the tribe personally for

sponsoring the Junior World

Rodeo Championship. She won

a saddle that the Tribe sponsored

at the Junior World Rodeo

Championship.

The event made for special day.

Many thanks to the Tribe for

gathering employees for this

annual event.

Winners of the

talent contest at

the Employees

Christmas

party. Pictured

(L-R) top row

are Tabitha

Dennison, Bill

Thoms, Tracy

Bray, John

Tanzy. Bottom

row (L-R) are

Annie Burnett,

Cindy Beck

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Operation Natives Helping Neighbors

By Fred Shortman, Editor

What a unique opportunity to

help our neighbors who are

struggling with the economy.

This is the second year of the

Chehalis Tribe’s Operation

Natives Helping Neighbors.

It was kicked into high gear

with more volunteers this year

to make it a huge success.

Committee members gathered to

discuss ideas and brainstorm on

how to make a special Christmas

from the list of families they

received from the Rochester

Roof Program and Oakville.

The feeling was indescribable

made their Christmas one to

remember. Santa’s helpers did an

outstanding job!

Thank you to all the Santa’s

elves in action

Natives helping Natives

committee: Joyce Thomas, Carla

Thomas, Alicia Canales, Bev

Starr, Lydia Fromm, Charlotte

Lopez, Jenee Penn, Correna

Young, Chris Ortivez, Jaimie

Smith, Bones, Dolly and Joan.

Here is a list of those who

adopted their own families:

Sharon Hall, Chris Ortivez, Anna

Hartman, Frances Pickernell,

Chris and Pam Klatush, Bev and

Amil Starr, Jenee and Dan Penn,

Brandon Canales, Lydia Fromm,

Ena Myers, and Ralph Wyman

Departments that adopted

families are: Department of

Natural Resources, Accounting,

Business Committee, Planning

Department and Attorneys,

Family Services, Education, Ray

Secena’s crew (facilities-took 2)

and the Clinic took 2 families.

Delivery Crew: Tom Hayden,

Tony Olney, Josh Terry, Penny

Gleason.

A huge thank you goes to

everyone here at the Chehalis

Tribe for making a special

Christmas. Their unselfishness

truly is a gift within itself! Give

them a huge KUDOS!

There were a total of 26 needy

families adopted. Each family

was given gifts for their families.

The families were sponsored

by department and individuals.

Gifts were pruchased based on

age and gender of the family

members. 20 families were

out of Rochester and six from

Oakville. Individuals and tribal

programs coordinated their

efforts to make this a special

Christmas for everyone involved.

The contributions from the

Lucky Eagle Casino, Great Wolf

Lodge and our Tribe total cash

donations of about $5,000.00.

That doesn’t include the money

individuals purchased for this

worthwhile cause. There was

plenty of Christmas spirit to be

shared as they shopped, wrapped

and delivered these presents.

Our crew of elves gathered the

gifts that were wrapped with care

and delivered to each designated

area. It was awesome as the final

stages came together and the

families received their presents.

A thank you card from all the families to everyone who was involved with Operation

Native Helping Neighbors. For many it brought tears of joy to their eyes receiving so

many thoughtful gifts making it a Christmas to remember.

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Tribal Health and Wellness News

Wellness Center Adds Resources to Assist

Tribal Members With DSHS Eligibility

Hi! My name

is Verona

Moore. I

work for the

Department

of Social

and Health

Services. I

am currently

stationed at

the Wellness

Center and

hope to be

there for a

couple of years.

Verona Moore

DSHS Financial Services

Specialist 3

My job is to

determine

eligibility for our programs: food

assistance,

cash and

medical. If

you or your

family are

in need of

assistance and

are wondering

if you would

be eligible,

please call me

at 709-1429 or

come see me

at the Wellness

Center.

I look forward

to meeting you.

Dental Chat on Tooth Decay

Did you know that dental decay

is the most common chronic

infection in children? Dental

cavities cause children pain,

missed school days, poor sleep,

poor speech, and difficulty

eating. On the bright side,

cavities are preventable.

For more information on how to

prevent cavities in children and

any other oral health questions

call the Chehalis Tribal Dental

Clinic and schedule your

appointment today. Dental clinic

direct line 360-709-1659

February is Children’s Oral

Daily brushing with toothpaste

Health Month to celebrate the

that contains fluoride and flossing dental clinic is giving away

are the simplest ways to prevent

an Oral B Vitality toothbrushcavities. Remember, children

perfect for a child. Each child

don’t have the coordination to

ages 0-17 that completes their

brush and floss their teeth well

scheduled dental appointment in

until around age 8. Having an

adult brush and floss the teeth of

February is entered to win.

children is the best way to clean

Drawing will be held Wednesday

a young child’s teeth.

February 29 at 4:00 PM.

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Class Offered In Learning How to

Communicate with Medical Professionals

Medication Solutions

Presentation The Olympic Area

Agency on Aging Nursing

Services Presents a “Medication

Solutions Presentation” at the

Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center

on Thursday, February 16, from

3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Seniors

are encouraged to attend our

creative, interactive presentation.

This will be presented by:

Ruth Ann Kolodzie, RN. This

presentation will cover how to

communicate with your doctor

and pharmacist concerning

your medications; common

medications taken by seniors and

medications not recommended;

managing prescription

medications and over-the-counter

drugs and herbs safely, wisely

and cost effectively.

If you have any questions please

feel free to contact Christina

Hicks, at the Chehalis Tribal

Wellness Center at 360-2735504 Extension 1741 ~ this is a

Title VI-Part C, family caregiver

support program activity.

Nike Shoes Available to Tribal Members

NIKE shoes: The new Nike Air Native Tempo+ N7 will be

available February 1st! The shoe has been completely revamped

with new innovation and technology. The Air Native Tempo+ N7

still retains many original characteristics of the original shoe but

has incorporated new and improved features to make the shoe even

more comfortable, sustainable, and stylish.

The price is $55.00 and can be ordered by contacting Cindy Beck

360-709-1810 or cbeck@chehalistribe.org. Shoes must be prepaid

– and the first order can be placed on February 1st. Pre-orders will

be taken.

Wills and Estate Planning Services Offered

to Chehalis Tribal Members

Indian Wills and Estate Planning services are now being offered to all

Chehalis tribal members who are 18 years and older. This service is

without cost to Chehalis tribal members who currently do not have a will.

Please contact Christina Hicks, at the CTWC at 360-709-1741 to start the

paperwork process.

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It’s a New Year, and a New Healthier You

Each year comes and goes, but

with each year we make a New

Year’s resolutions. There

are many things we can do to

improve your health and live

longer. Here are some habits and

behaviors with big impacts on

our health and longevity:

„„Losing weight

„„Exercise more

„„Eat healthier foods

„„Drink less alcohol

„„Quit smoking

„„Learn more about how to protect

your health from your health

provider

There are many resources

available offered by the Chehalis

Tribe assisting you to accomplish

your new year’s resolutions.

Contact the Chehalis Tribal

Wellness Center at 360-273-5504

for more information to assist

you in achieving these goals.

Add exercise to your day!

Want to feel more in fit in 2012

WIC Program Dates

February 2; 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Voucher/Certification day

March 7; 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Voucher/Certification day

April 7: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Dental/Voucher/Certification day

Dental and WIC everybody must be seen. Please bring your child, medical

coupons, or pay stubs, and identification. Contact Deb Shortman at 360709-1689.

Mammogram Clinic

Adding a half hour of exercise a

day could be the key to achieving

your commitment to personal

goal of getting fit. There are

many benefits from regular

physical activity even if you do

not lose a pound

Here are some suggestions

on how to make more time to

exercise:

„„Do not try to lose it all at one.

Keep track of how much exercise

you do all day and that may add

up to that extra half hour

„„Walk. It’s easy and a very

efficient way to get the necessary

„„Find ways to walk. Try walking

to the store instead of driving.

„„Walk with a partner.

„„Keep a journal. Tracking your

routine. A visual record will

add to your success. Add more

exercise time and work your way

up to additional time.

„„Try a different types of activities

and challenge your family and

friends to join you in exercising

30 minutes a day.

„„Set realistic expectations. Change

takes time so be patient.

Exercise Room Available

to Community

To assist tribal and community

members in achieving their getting

healthy goals, the exercise room

and equipment are available at the

community center. The hours it is

open are week-days 7:00 AM-5:00

PM.

Please respect the equipment, and

children under the age of 13 will

need parental supervision. This

is a Use-at-Your-Own risk facility

and a waiver must be signed. Let’s

exercise and get healthy together!

For more information contact

Sonny Youckton, Assitant

Facilities Manager at 360-70911769. Please leave a short

message and return phone

number.

National Wear Red Day!!

Tuesday, February 7, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the CTWC.

Please call for an appointment at 360-273-5504. Women will need

a Clinical Breast Exam before the Mammogram. Women can

make an appointment to see Julianne Westlake or Dr. Duffy. Any

questions please call Christina Hicks at 360-273-5504.

Friday, Feb. 3 is “National Wear Red Day” to show your support for

Women’s Heart Health Awareness day. Put on your Red and show your

support.

Monthly Exercise Activities

News from the Colon Health Program:

Water Aerobics: Tuesdays in 10-12 AM-Elders only

Wednesdays for everyone is 5:00-7:00 PM at the Community Center

Pool.

On Tuesday, February 7 at 6:00 PM. We will host the premiere viewing

of Weaving Patterns of Wellness. This is a documentary made by the

CHP about colon health in the Gathering Room.

Monthly Health Walks will resume the third Thursday of February.

[February 16th]

There will be Refreshments and door prizes. All are welcome.

Pilates is offered Monday and Thursday mornings 9:30 – 10:30 AM in the

Youth Gym at the Community Center. Everyone welcome. Wear comfy

clothes. Info Cindy Beck 709-1810 or cbeck@chehalistribe.org or stop

by the clinic with questions. Please contact Lynn Hoheisel at 360-709-

1744 to sign up.

The 2nd Annual March to Prevention

Conference will be held at the Community Center on Saturday

March 31 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The day’s various activities will

include Zumba and the Giant Colon.

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General Council Committee Elections 2011

Personnel Committee – 2 Year Term

Staggered, 5 Members + 1 Alternate

Health Board – 4 Year Term

Staggered, 5 Members

2011

2010

1. Marla Conwell

1. George Youckton Alt.

2. Janice Latch

2. Charlotte Lopez

3. Dolly Canales

3. Greg Burnett

4. Heather Youckton

4. Heather Youckton

5. Winona Youckton

5. Winona Youckton

6. Carla Thomas

6. Carla Thomas

(Members 1-4 up for election 2011 and 5-6 will be up 2012)

2010

1. Rodney Youckton

2. Racheal Mendez

3. George Youckton

4. Marie Griswold

5. Greg Burnett

Head Start Policy Council GC Representative

1 Year Term, Annually, 1 General Council Representative

2010

1. Terry Youckton

2011

1. Stacy Youckton

Trust Committee – 3 Year Term

Staggered, 9 Members

2010

1. Charlotte Lopez

2. Diane Pickernell

3. Joyce Thomas

4. Orinda Goddard

5. Terry Youckton

6. Jamie Smith

7. Janice Latch

8. Gloria Jones

9. Greg Burnett

2011

1. Charlotte Lopez

2. Diane Pickernell

3. Joyce Thomas

4. Orinda Goddard

5. Terry Youckton

6. Jamie Smith

7. Janice Latch

8. Dolly Canales

9. Farley Youckton

(Members 7-9 up for election 2011, 1-3 will be up in 2012, 4-6 will

be up 2013

2011

1. Jessie Goddard

2. Janice Latch

3. Mary DuPuis

4. Marie Griswold

5. Greg Burnett

(1-3 up for election 2011 and 4-5 up 2013)

Constitution Committee – 2 Year Term

Staggered, 5 Members

2010

1. Virginia Garity Alt.

2. Melvin Youckton

3. David Youckton

4. Janice Latch

5. Dolly Canales

6. Jenee Penn

2011

1. Virginia Garity

2. Melvin Youckton

3. David Youckton

4. Janice Latch

5. Dolly Canales

6. Jenee Penn

(1-3 up for election 2011 and 4-6 up 2012)

Housing Committee – 4 Year Term

Staggered, 5 Members

2010

1. Margie Youckton

2. Harry Pickernell, Sr.

3. Rodney Youckton

4. Sue Ortivez

5. Jaimie Smith

2011

1. Margie Youckton

2. Harry Pickernell, Sr.

3. Jessie Goddard

4. Barnaby Canales

5. Janice Latch

(1-2 Up for election 2013 and 3-5 up in December 2011)

Heritage Committee – 2 Year Term

Staggered, 5 Members

Fireworks Committee – 1 Year Term

5 Members, 1 Alt.

2010

1. Melvin Youckton

2. Cindy Andy

3. Sylvia Cayenne

4. Dolly Canales

5. Christina Hicks

2012

1. Heather Youckton

2. Mary DuPuis

3. Chris Ortivez

4. Jenee Pann

5. Chris Richardson

5. Nancy Romero ALT

2011

1. Dan Penn

2. Cindy Andy

3. Sylvia Cayenne

4. Dolly Canales

5. Christina Hicks

(1-2 will be up for election 2011 and 3-5 will be up 2012)

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(Election was held

January 10, 2012.

Committee Position will

be replaced in 2013.)

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By Scott Freeman, Community Resource Officer

Many tribal communities

have developed neighborhood

advisory/crime prevention

programs to fit their distinct

needs and geographies. The

Police Department is looking

for volunteers for each of

the neighborhoods in our

community.

We wish to develop a Citizen’s

Advisory Committee to

foster the revitalization of a

hybrid Neighborhood Watch

concept in our community.

Members will form a Residents

Advisory Committee, with

input from the Chief of Police.

The geographically diverse,

respected, and trusted members

of the community will act as de

facto neighborhood coordinators.

Public Safety

We hope to institute a monthly

“community meeting” concept.

A topic and training session is

conducted at the beginning of

the meeting. Then, an open

forum is used to address any

topics that arise, in addition

to watch issues. This format

will be used to receive,

review, and discuss concerns,

complaints, compliments, and

recommendations. The Residents

Advisory Committee acts as a

consultation and information

dissemination entity. The

Police Department and the

Housing Authority would work

collaboratively with needs

and priorities identified by the

Advisory Committee

Proactive measures would be

taken by the Police Department

in partnership with the Housing

Authority which could include

things like, lighting inventories,

light installation, graffiti

eradication, fixed/portable

surveillance cameras, and the use

of interdictory signage.

have experienced a better quality

of life. In addition to being extra

“eyes and ears” which reduce

crime these programs help:

We would like to hear from you!

Would you like to implement a

neighborhood advisory/crime

prevention program? These

programs empower residents and

communities to become active

in emergency preparedness,

as well as fight against crime

and respond to community

disasters. What are some of the

other benefits? Throughout the

years communities with strong

neighborhood advisory programs

„„Learn new skills

„„Building community partnerships

(e.g. Law enforcement and

housing authority)

„„Address community concerns

„„Learn about resources in the

community

„„Increase community unity and

pride

If you would like more

information or are interested

in volunteering to serve as

a representative for your

neighborhood please contact

Scott Freeman at 790-8654 or

sfreeman@chehalistribe.org

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS: We are requesting presentation proposals for the

conference. The purpose of this conference is to provide a high-quality education,

collaboration and networking opportunity for prevention leaders, treatment

professionals, law enforcement professionals, educators, health professionals,

government officials and the community. To take action and bring about change

in our communities, we must take time to listen to the problems, needs and

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The conference offers self-directed educational breakout sessions, interactive

forums and exhibitions. Education sessions are designed to cover all community

sectors and focus on current and emerging issues, latest research findings, best

practices, cutting-edge programs successes, lessons learned or problems solved.

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including a brief question-and-answer session. We will seek continuing education

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Happy Birthday to Tribal Member Born in January!

1st

John McCrory

2nd

Sidney Cole

Lauren Quilt

Geraldo Sanchez

3rd

Ravenhawk Penn

4th

Wilieferd Joe

Cheryl Jones

Jayzen Owen

Leslye Wyatt

5th

Brooke Allen

Mariah Klatush

John Youckton

6th

Daniel Gleason, Jr.

7th

Alynn Clancy

Darrin Jones

8th

Eva Delamater

Kathryn Pickernell

9th

Joyce Fanning

Makayla Mashburn

19th

Jacob Christjohn

Mya Ortivez

10th

Robyn Fields

20th

David Bird

Patricia Gitchel

Anna Meas

26th

Cheryl “Mimi” Cayenne

Megan Christjohn

Laura Fricke

Margie Youckton

21st

Nathaniel Klatush

Traci Parkingson

Edward Sanchez, Jr.

Rodney Youckton

27th

Cameron Hjelm-Snell

Robert Phillips

Cheyne Youckton

Derek Youckton

22nd

Hollie Brockmueller

Calvin Cayenne

Jennifer Cooper

Uilises Klatush

Miya McAllister

28th

James Gunnels

Shirley Kay

Crystal Martinez

11th

Curtis DuPuis II

Alberta Gilmore

Anna Hartman

12th

Russell Baker

Johnathan Brown

Alexander Hoheisel

Kaelen-Jay Sanchez

Chase Youckton-Bonifer

13th

Jeremy Fanning

Joseph Wittwer

15th

Sheilah Bray

17th

Daryl McCrory

Diana Pickernell

18th

Irene Adames

Benjamin “Morgan” Starr

23rd

Christopher Pickernell

Ashley Rosado

Patrick Simmons, Sr.

25th

Jaileen Sanchez

29th

Akasha Clements

30th

Avery Mc Joe

24th

Jake Burnett

Bella Couillard

Daniel Gitchel

My wish is for the happiest birthday ever to my 1st

born son!

We are all so proud of the man you have become,

the lil 1’s u share with us.

May they be proud of you too.

Love from Mom, Mother & G, Chich & Ruby, Snaz

& Ears,

Sopa, Wils & Red, Steve & Francine, Natalie &

Matt, Maelani & Thaniel.

Happy 1st Birthday Ezrah!

From Dad, Uncle Geo,

Uncle Aaron and Grandma

Carla

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Many Thanks

I would love to thank Lucy and

James for being with me on the

day of my surgery on December

7, 2011. To my daughter Anna

for coming up to the hospital, she

came by herself to be with me.

I love them for being there. I

called a lot of people to pray for

me. I thank them too. Thank

Lucy and James for letting me

stay with them. They helped me

a lot. Times like this there are

so many people or pray for you.

Thank God for that. I thank God

and family for being there and

helping me.

Doctor said I am doing well.

Our God is good to us. God

bless my family and the ones that

helped and prayed for me.

Everyone have a good New

Year!!

Happy Belated Birthday to Marie

Bird! God Bless you and the

Church!

Happy Birthdays to:

Sheilah - January 15th

‘Love, Mom’

Jessica – January 11

Anna H – January 11

Tracy – January 22

Janice

Congratulations

Irene and Sean

Adams!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CALVIN

01-22- AND MANY MANY

MORE

FROM DYNAI, ANDRIA, DON,

MOM AND FAMILY J

New Baby Boy

Prince Adams

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News from the Elders Program

News from the Elders Program,

Heritage and Culture Program

New start/New year:

Its 2012 we hope everyone

has a good year. We are in the

process of planning the quarterly

activities for both programs. We

will be following the present Bylaws that are in place for these

programs.

ELDERS: When the activities

are planned we estimate what

the costs will be and we have

sign-up sheets in the elders

building for the ones that want to

participate in them.

This year we need you to signup for the activities so that we

can be sure you are included in

the cost this will help us to keep

an accurate budget each month

and will give us time to set up a

bus/driver if needed to transport

to the activity. Please read your

monthly calendars so if you want

to be included in the activities

you must put your name on the

sign-up sheets that are located

in the elders building.

Come join the Elders and enjoy a

meal and socialize.

Elder meals are served on:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,

Friday at 12:00 noon.

If you have any questions please

call us anytime. Nancy Romero,

Office: 709-1577, Elders

Coordinator or Joyleen McCrory,

709-1573, Community Services

Manager.

On Thursdays is breakfast at

9:00 AM in the Elders Building.

We are located in the Elders

Building.

Elders enjoy the Elders Christmas Dinner in the Gathering Room

Pictured (L-R) are Gloria Jones, Art

Medina, Nancy Romero and Ray

Romero

HERITAGE & CULTURE:

We are looking for tribal

members that would like to do

a class for Heritage & Culture.

Classes are scheduled quarterly

and Bids will be accepted

prior to each quarter with the

closing date being the 15th of the

preceding month to allow for

Heritage Committee approval

and will give the program

manager time to complete the bid

paperwork and contract. If you

are interested in doing a class for

us, please give me a call and we

can begin the bid process. These

programs also have sign-in

sheets for the on-site activities

that the coordinators do after

Pictured (L-R) are Cindy Andy and

Katherine Barr

Chubby breaks out in song at the

Elders Christmas Dinner.

school, evenings and weekends.

So watch for the calendars

that will be going out to the

community and for articles in

the newsletter so that if you want

to participate you will know the

dates and times.

If you have any questions please

give me a call. Joyleen McCrory,

709-1573, Community Services

Manager. Elaine McCloud,

709-1748, Heritage Coordinator;

or Diane Devlin, 709-1621.

Culture Coordinator. Heritage &

Culture Staff are located in the

Community Center.

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Elders

Craft

Night

Janette

Whiteclaw

shows here

handmade

blanket

during

Elders craft

night at

the Elders

building.

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Program Information

Annual Meeting Survey Says

By Jenee Penn, Grant Writer

At our Annual General Council

Meeting, the Chehalis Tribal

Planning Department conducted

a survey to gather data about

Chehalis Tribal members and their

families. Ninety-nine Chehalis

Tribal members completed the

survey. Data gathered in the

survey will help with future

planning activities. Based on

respondents answers:

Tribal members living off the

Chehalis Reservation have a

higher unemployment rate than

tribal members living on the

reservation

The Chehalis Tribe is the largest

employer of Chehalis Tribal

Members

„„The average household size

is 3.68 compared to 2.59 for

Washington State

„„54.5% or 54 of the survey

respondents live on the

Chehalis Indian Reservation.

„„47.5% or 47 of survey

respondents live off of the

Chehalis Indian Reservation.

„„63.9% or 62 of the survey

respondents are employed full

time.

„„2.1% or 2 of the survey

respondents are employed

seasonally.

„„24.7% or 24 of the survey

respondents are unemployed.

Tribal members were also asked

to provide input on what activities

they would like to see offered on

the reservation. The top response

was more cultural activities,

followed by language activities,

teen activities, and sports including

soccer, swimming lessons, and

boxing. There were also many

requests for programs to combine

activities and host them together.

Thank you for taking the time to

complete the survey. You valuable

input is greatly appreciated.

For more information, or to see the

full survey results contact Grant

Writer Jenee Penn in Planning at

(360) 709-1620 or simply e-mail

Jpenn@chehalistribe.org.

Thanks

from the

Head Start

Program

to the

Chehalis

Tribal

Community

for

supporting

our fundraisers.

More to

come!

There are parent meetings/training the monday of each month. Dinner

provided, childcare and giveawys. Get involved!

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Program Offers Career Development

Classes to Community

Vocational Rehabilitation Program will be

teaching Career Development Classes February

21st, 22nd & 23rd from 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

at the Chehalis Tribal Community Centers class

rooms.

This is an opportunity for anyone who wants to explore and obtain

skills to get the career you want. This is the first in a series of

training’s to assist you in building your portfolio. Classes will include

applications, resumes, and interviews.

Please call to reserve your spot with Orinda Goddard 360-709-1735

or Social Services Assistant, Melanie Snell 360-273-5911.

**For all the youth that was a 2011 summer youth worker, who

wanted to stay in touch with teen issues please contact Orinda

Goddard 360-709-1735 or ogoddard@chehalistribe.org so, we can

get together for a meeting. Thank you! **

FINANCIAL LITERACY

WHAT ARE THESE YOU MAY ASK?

Financial Literacy Courses. helping you build your assets.

Understanding your finances and how credit affects you all.

These classes are offered to Chehalis Tribal Members

FREE OF CHARGE.

The classes will begin in February 2012

Courses are required for Business Loans through the

Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund Program.

All Tribal members are encouraged to join!!!

There have been over a dozen Tribal members who have

successfully completed the Financial Literacy course.

Child care will be available if needed as well as snacks provided.

If you would like to sign up please contact Diana PickernellLoan Program Coordinator, Facilitator 360-709-1631 or email:

Dpickernell@chehalistribe.org.

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Chehalis Domestic Violence Prevention Program

Types of Abuse

Mission

It is the mission of the Chehalis Tribal

Domestic Violence Prevention Program to

increase awareness of domestic violence/

sexual assault in our community through

education and confidential advocacy services.

Dawn Boley

DV Advocate

Services

The program offers services to enrolled

Chehalis Tribal members, non-Indians

related by marriage to enrolled Tribal members. Including are non-Indian

community members who live and work for the Tribe. There are tribal

community members that may or may not be from federally recognized

tribes living on or near the reservation.

Program Services:

„„24/7 crisis line for victims and responders

„„Advocacy based counseling to domestic violence/sexual assault victims/

stalking

„„Emergency Shelter

„„Advocacy and court accompaniment assisting with forms and

procedures.

Program

The program services include

working directly with victims in

group counseling strategizing new

life skills to avoid violence. The

program can offer personal services

to victims helping with food and

transportation on an as needed basis.

The Domestic Violence Prevention

Program is now working with the

local school system to advocate for

our youth regarding dating violence,

sexting, cyber bullying, and

prevention techniques to help avoid

sexual assault.

In a combined effort with Law

Enforcement the program is

helping to provide the new bullying

curriculum for the Oakville

School District along with other

Let your footprints be the

pathway to our future!

informational resources needed to

encourage healthy lifestyles for

Tribal youth.

Individual counseling is available

to anyone needing services from the

program. In some cases referrals

are provided to both chemical

dependency and mental health

services, when necessary.

Warning Signs

Domestic violence: can be physical,

sexual, emotional, economic, or

psychological actions or threats

of actions that influence another

person. This includes any behaviors

that intimidate, manipulate,

humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize,

coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure,

or wound someone.

Physical Abuse: Hitting, slapping,

shoving, grabbing, pinching,

biting, hair-pulling, biting, etc.

Physical abuse also includes

denying a partner medical

care or forcing alcohol and/or

drug use.

Sexual Abuse: Coercing or

attempting to coerce any sexual

contact or behavior without

consent. Sexual abuse includes,

but is certainly not limited to

marital rape, attacks on sexual

parts of the body, forcing sex after

physical violence has occurred,

or treating one in a sexually

demeaning manner.

Emotional Abuse: Undermining

an individual’s sense of selfworth and/or self-esteem. This

may include, but is not limited to

constant criticism, diminishing

one’s abilities, name-calling, or

damaging one’s relationship with

his or her children.

How can I tell if my child is

being bullied?

Your child may be the victim of

bullying if he or she:

• comes home from school with

torn or dirty clothing, or

damaged books;

• has cuts, bruises or scratches;

• has few, if any, friends to play

with;

• seems afraid to go to school, or

complains of headaches or

stomach pains;

• doesn’t sleep well or has bad

dreams;

• loses interest in schoolwork;

• seems sad, depressed or moody;

• is anxious or has poor selfesteem; and/or

• is quiet, sensitive or passive.

If your child shows several of

these warning signs, it’s possible

he or she is being bullied. You

may want to talk with your child

to find out what is troubling him

or her, and schedule a conference

to discuss your concerns with

school staff.

Economic Abuse: Making or

attempting to make an individual

financially

dependent by maintaining total

control over financial resources,

withholding one’s access to money,

or forbidding one’s attendance at

school or employment.

Psychological Abuse: Causing fear

by intimidation; threatening physical

harm to self, partner, children,

or partner’s family or friends;

destruction of pets and property;

and forcing isolation from family,

friends, or school.

Chehalis Tribe’s Domestic Violence Prevention Program

P.O. Box 536

Oakville, WA 98568

360-709-1874

BULLYING

“Trauma takes people out of the

circle. Healing takes you back

in. It takes everyone to make the

community a better place!”

Information is strictly confidential!

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is a publication of the Confederated Tribes

of the Chehalis Reservation.

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General Council Meeting

Tuesday, February 7

Start at 5 PM

In the Community Center Gathering Room

“Thrashers” Select Fastpitch Team

For more information contact Sharon Hall, Business

Committee Assistant at 360-709-1841 or

email Shall@chehalistribe.org

If you are interested, call Coach Eko at

360-880-4613

Eligibility: Age 10 or younger on December 31, 2011

Tryouts are on January 14 and 28 at the Centralia Middle

School Gym from 4 pm to 6 pm. Also we start February 5 at

Olympic Elementary. Any girl wishing to play can arrange

custom tryouts at anytime. Anyone interested can e-mail, text or

call me.

Chehalis Tribal Newsletter

The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis

Reservation...

“People of the Sands”

Articles and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily the opinions

of this publication or the Chehalis Tribal Business Committee.

The Chehalis Tribal Newsletter encourages tribal members

to submit letters, articles, photographs, and drawings to be

considered for publication. These are subject to editing.

Contributing writers, artists, and photographers include

Chehalis tribal community members and staff.

Submission deadline: 6th of each month

Printed monthly

Tribal Center (360) 273-5911

420 Howanut Road

Oakville, WA 98568

(360) 709-1726 (office)

(360) 273-5914 (fax)

newsletter@chehalistribe.org

Chehalis Tribe’s 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

David Burnett, Chairman

Don Secena, Vice Chairman

Stephanie Pickernell, Treasurer

Cheryle Starr, Secretary

Dan Gleason, Sr., 5th Council Member

Chehalis Tribal Newsletter

Staff:

Fred Shortman, Communications

Coordinator

Enter the Survey to Win a Free Gas Card

Letter from the Editor

Welcome to 2012! Changes are here and I am experimenting with a new

format-style to fit the needs of our tribal and community members. I am

interested in hearing from the community to see how I am doing.

I have developed a survey and hope that they are turned into my tribal

office. There will be two separate $50.00 gas cards as prizes. The deadline

to get these surveys in is February 28. Extra surveys will be available at

the front desk of the tribal center. The drawing for the gas cards will be

the following week. Please sign your survey with a phone number to be

able to qualify for the prize. Only one entry per person.

There will be several ways to get your survey in:

•

•

Leave at the tribal front desk; or

Mail to Fred Shortman, Communication Coordinator; PO

Box 536 Oakville, WA 98568

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Do you like the new format or the old format? ____ New

____ Old

What kind of articles and content do you want to see more of in the

newsletter? (Suggestions)_______________________________________

____________________________________________________________

Would you like to see more photos of events? ___More

____ Less

Does the newsletter meet the needs of the community? ___Yes _____No

Any suggestion of what more can be provided to you in the newsletter

from our programs?_____ ______________________________________

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