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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

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January 2014

Community Christmas Party Brings Families 2013 Annual Elders Bazaar

Together Creating Lasting Memories

Brings Vendors, Shoppers,

Food, Fun and Laughter

The Chehalis tribal community

gathered at the Community Center

to celebrate the Annual Christmas

Party on Saturday, December 21.

There were plenty of activities

for all ages to enjoy throughout

the whole building. This event

was well attended and many tribal

members looked forward to it. It

showed on their faces as they were

greeted by volunteers and filling

out their tickets to qualify for the

raffle.

On Saturday, December 7 the

Elders Bazaar was hosted by the

Lucky Eagle Casino. There were

91 vendors that brought their talent

and beautiful gifts for shoppers

to give to that special someone

in their lives. There was a wide

variety of gifts to select from

like beadwork, native designed

clothing, woven items, wood

working and so much more.

The gathering room was all decked

out in holiday style where children

could pick up their Christmas

cards issued by the Youth Center

staff. They could also take the

opportunity to get a photo with

Santa, which was put onto buttons

for an awesome keepsake to

memorialize the day.

The vendors showed how much

they loved their craftwork having

them ready to be purchased for

those savvy shoppers. It was a

hard choice if you didn’t bring

enough money to buy everything.

But the smiles were proof enough

as many people came and went

with their gifts.

A cake walk was established in the

Families gathered to enjoy a meal and play bingo together at

the annual community Christmas party.

entrance for anyone who wished

to participate to win a sweet

treat. Children were laughing and

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Program Invites Guest Speaker Litefoote to

Promote Healthy Lifestyles to the Community

On Thursday, December 19,

the Chehalis Tribal Housing

Authority sponsored a well

attended, healthy families

evening at the Gathering

Room in the Community

Center. It was a refreshing

evening of food, inspiration

and a discussion focused on

achieving a healthy lifestyle

in the housing developments. It

is the hope and prayers to raise

healthy families.

The Tribal Housing Authority

invited guest speaker Gary

“Litefoote” Davis, an enrolled

member of the Cherokee

Nation of Oklahoma. Litefoote

is an actor recording artist,

entrepreneur, businessman, and

motivational speaker.

The message was clear and

Guest speaker Gary “Litefoote” Davis

simple, “How do we create

signed autographs for youth at the

a safe environment in our

He shared a video of his tour

Healthy

Families

event.

Chehalis tribal housing within

“Reach the Rez Project,” which

the Reservation.” The Housing

he began in 2006 where he

choices. The community requested

Authority has always dealt with

share his music and his message.

activities to help keep a drug free

the issues regarding unhealthy life

Continued on Page 3

environment for those who reside

Gifts were not the only thing

available for the shoppers. The

elders had some delicious food

available for the hungry shoppers,

and it was not too expensive either.

There was good selection to choose

from and Clam Chowder and fried

bread goes a long way to satisfy

your appetite.

Continued on Page 3

Inside

Health and Wellness News ................ 4

Living with Diabetes .......................... 5

Oakville School Update .................... 6

Building Permits ................................ 7

September Birthdays ......................... 8

Operation Santa ................................. 9

Students of the Month ...................... 10

Casino Earns Award ........................ 11

Holiday Night, Breakfast with Santa ..12

Christmas continued from Page 1...

smiling as they tried to stop on the lucky spot to earn

that cake when the music stopped.

The bounce houses were set up in the Youth Center

gym. Screams of joy echoed through the air as children

were seen enjoying this activity. Parents looked on as

they watched their children play. It was crazy fun.

In the classrooms were a couple of opportunities to

make a special gift with the Heritage and Culture

Programs. Walter Lewis, Cultural Coordinator, had

kits ready for anyone that wanted to make a beautiful

cedar place mat to put their picture on. Diane Devlin,

Cultural Coordinator, and her sister Sally Pikutark had

no sew blankets available for anyone who wanted to try

their hand in making these wonderful blankets. It was

a taste of culture for all those who participated. Elders,

adults, and children alike were seen smiling as they

took their keepsake for the family to enjoy for years to

come.

The main gym hosted the main event for the Christmas

party. Families gathered, filling the gym to share a

meal catered by the Lucky Eagle Casino. Bingo was

one of the fun activities played. When someone yelled

“Bingo” the bingo runners were heard verifying the

numbers. Of course, there were a few practice bingos

as people were heard laughing.

Throughout the event a raffle drawing was done to win

a special gift. Loudspeakers echoed throughout the

building announcing the winners name, but you had to

be present to win.

Great job by all the volunteers who made the 2013

Community Christmas Party one to remember.

Thanks from Cheryle Starr, Events Coordinator

Philip Youckton and I would like to thank each and

every one that helped make this year’s Christmas

Party a success. Their dedication, time and energy

was very much appreciated. There were a number of

Santa’s helpers that assisted in the Christmas shopping

and wrapping the presents for all the age groups from

Elders, adults and children. To the set up crew who

decorated the Gathering Room for Santa’s pictures,

camera crew (buttons and photos with Santa), carnival

crew, cake walk helpers, Bingo helpers and the Casino

catering crew, Youth Center, Youth Education Services

Department. Heritage and Culture Program and a big

thank you to Santa and all the ones who stayed behind

to help clean up afterwards. Again, thank you all! We

could not of done this without all your help. Have a

Happy New Year!

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Elders Bazaar continued from page 1... luck and purchase some raffle tickets from

the Elders. This gave you an opportunity to

win a beautiful gift. The table was full of

them and you had to wish hard to win what

you wanted. Otherwise, like a lottery, take

that chance to win a super gift. It’s a game

of chance, but well worth supporting our

Elders, vendors and volunteers to kick off the

Christmas season with a little shopping. See

you next year! The Annual Elders Bazaar is

scheduled for the first Saturday of December

and held in the Event Center of the Lucky

Elders Joyce Fanning and Lynn

Eagle Casino.

Hoheisel selling raffle tickets during

the Elders Bazaar.

The Elders Committee would like to thank

The silent auction was another way you

everyone who brought donations of food and

could purchase a gift. These items were

raffle items, our volunteers, everyone who

either donated by the vendors or donated

supported our raffle, and the great staff at the

by an Elder. It was hard choice and smart

Casino who arrived early to set up tables,

bidders kept an eye on the bids in order to

chairs, and the coffee service.

have the winning bid.

Please join us on Saturday, December 6,

Now that being said, you could try your

2014, for our next Holiday Bazaar.

Shoppers finding a gift for that special

some at the Elders Bazaar.

Healthier Families continued from page 1...

He talked about his experiences and how he

became successful at his choices in life. But

his core values contributed to his success. He

encourages youth to stay away from drugs and

alcohol and become successful leaders. It is a

continuous struggle for many youth and we should

be aware and not become another statistic. Actions

speak louder than words, so parent show your

children by leading through example. They are

very intelligent and watch what you are doing. Use

your gift of prayer and believing in the creator to

give you strength through the trying times.

There are many inspirational things to do to impact

your children. Finding you purpose and to love

yourself first so you can love others. Our ancestors

knew of the creator so when all is lost, go back to

your roots. It is not new. Remember what was

already done and follow the path to a healthier

life! Together communities are stronger and help

support each other to make the change because the

only one who can stop you is you.

Afterwards was an opportunity to visit, get

autographs, and a photo session. It was a great

evening!

Sponsored by: Chehalis Tribal Housing Authority,

Chehalis Tribal Enterprises, Chehalis Tribal

Wellness Center, Vocational Rehabilitation, and

Behavioral Health Programs.

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Tribal Health and Wellness News

WARNING: Deadly Influenza

Outbreak Sweeping the United States

For thousands of years our Tribal peoples in

Washington lived on these lands and worked

to protect the health of our families and

communities.

The H1N1 virus knows no boundaries. All tribal

people can be affected by it, and the impact will

likely be felt throughout our tribal communities

in Washington State. Tribal governments, Indian

leaders, tribal communities, and tribal individuals

must take this virus very seriously and take the

necessary precautions.

One of the greatest things we have to celebrate

is that we as tribal people and cultures continue

to survive and thrive despite insurmountable

obstacles we have faced for more than 200 years.

The H1N1 virus is a new challenge, and it’s

critically important that tribal communities act

quickly to guard against it. National reports now

tell us that Indian people are more susceptible

to this virus than others, and we must take extra

precautions.

symptoms.

Educate staff and clients on the importance

of basic hygiene such as covering coughs and

sneezes and frequent hand washing.

Ensure staff and clients follow these good

health manners.

Increase the frequency of deep cleaning in

public areas and work areas.

Separate staff or clients that have flu symptoms

from the group.

Sharing new information with the community

quickly.

These simple guidelines can help keep most of

the threat away from our families. Together we

can protect our tribal communities today and in

the future.

Biggest Loser

Contest

Biggest Loser Weigh-in Schedule

Weigh-in Dates:

January 6, 2014 *

January 21st

February 18th *

March 3rd,

March 17th

March 31st

April 14th

April 28th *

May 12th

May 27th

June 9th *

(*Mandatory dates)

H1N1 or Swine flu is the most common strain

of flu being seen across the US, and has claimed

the lives of eight teenagers in Washington State

alone.

You can come into the clinic on any of these

dates between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM to get

weighed. Please ask for Sandra Burnett or call

her at 360-273-5504 ext.1744

H1N1 is no ordinary flu. It’s a proven deadly

disease that targets a different group of people

compared to the seasonal flu we see each fall

and winter. This one attacks our children, young

adults, and pregnant women harder than it does

our elders. They will suffer the most from this

illness.

The Center for Disease Control recommends

flu vaccination for ALL persons age 6 months

and older if you don’t have a life-threatening

allergy to eggs.

Monthly Lunch Time Healthy

Cooking Demonstration

The greatest ally of the H1N1 virus is time and

inattention. We must work hard to protect our

families in many ways. By following a few basic

tips, we can help protect our communities from

this threat.

The flu vaccine being used at the Clinic

contains NO live virus. It is just a protein

which starts the process of building antibodies

to protecting each person from getting the flu.

It can be taken even if you already have a cold

or an upper respiratory illness, since there is

nothing in it to make you achy or feverish.

First Monday of each month at the Chehalis

Tribal Community Center’s Gathering Room.

Middle age community members can help

protect those most vulnerable, the very

young and the Elders, by getting their own

vaccinations. This reduces the spread of flu in

the Community, even if you feel that “I never

get the flu.”

January 6 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

February 3 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

March 3 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

April 7 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

May 5 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

As Individuals we can:

Stay home from school or work if we are sick.

Wash our hands often with soap and water,

especially after we cough or sneeze.

Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap

and water aren’t available.

Sneeze or cough into your sleeve or a tissue,

then throw the tissue away.

Many adults remember getting flu shots in the

past, and getting sick afterwards, and there were

“live” virus vaccines used in the PAST.

Get the H1N1 and the seasonal flu shots when

NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED FOR THE

FLU VACCINATION! GET YOURS ASAP!

As Tribal Employers we can:

Tell staff or clients to stay home if they have flu

Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center

Prevention Team

available.

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at the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center on the

following dates:

January 23 from Noon to 1:00 PM

February 27 from Noon to 1:00 PM

March 27 from Noon to 1:00 PM

April 24 from Noon to 1:00 PM

May 22 from Noon to 1:00 PM

CTG Healthy Cooking Class

Pat Odiorne, RD is also here to meet with

CTWC patients one-on-one for nutrition health

education. Contact her at 360-273-5504 for an

appointment or more information.

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Healthy Living with Diabetes

During the holiday season we are so busy that we don’t

seem to give our health a thought. It is important to

think about what health risks we might on at a time of

overeating and a lack of exercise. Many of us have

family members who have Diabetes and that puts us

at risk ourselves. There are some very important facts

about Diabetes that can help us be more aware and live

a healthier lifestyle.

The Risk Factors: Being Native American, Family

History, being Overweight , History of Diabetes while

Pregnant, Age, Sedentary Lifestyle, and Stress. The

more of these risk factors you have the more risk you

have.

The Signs and Symptoms: Unquenchable Thirst,

Frequent trips to the bathroom, Blurred vision,

Weakness and Fatigue, Wounds that are slow to heal,

and Numbness and Tingling of the feet.

Diagnosis of Diabetes: Fasting Blood Sugar greater

than 126 or A1c 6.5 or higher (picture of average

blood sugar for 2-3 months) or 200+ Blood Sugar 2

hours after a meal or random Blood Sugar 200+.

come just to talk about your diabetes should happen

every 3 months. At these visits your Provider will order

labs, check your feet, give you are a referral to the eye

doctor for your annual exam. If your blood sugar is in

good control and you are doing well your appointments

might be less often.

Item #4 Other Clinic Visits: It is important that you

schedule a Dental Exam twice each year for checkups

and cleaning. Having Diabetes can affect the blood

vessels in your mouth and gums. Also, seeing the

Diabetes Educator twice each year for individual

nutrition and diabetes self-care is important as well.

Item #5 What if my blood sugar is running too high?

Too high would be above 200 for more than 3 days in a

row. In this case, you should check your fasting blood

glucose before breakfast and 2 hours after a meal and

write these down to share with your provider to discuss

the higher blood sugars. Don’t forget to bring your

records and your meter with you to the appointment.

Item #6 What if my blood sugar is running too low?

Too low is individual. When you are having low blood

sugar symptoms such as, all of a sudden you feel weak,

Diagnosis of Prediabetes: Fasting Blood Sugar

shaky, and sweaty (like you have “lead in your shoes”).

in the range of 101 – 125 or A1c (3 month blood

Have your blood sugar checked. If your sugar (below

sugar average) of 5.7 – 6.4. Individual beginning to

70). In either case, eat something with “quick” sugar,

have these slightly elevated blood sugars can reduce

like regular hard candy, ½ cup regular soda, a tablespoon

their risk of developing Diabetes by 58% just some

simple lifestyle changes. Contact: Pat Odiorne at the of jelly or honey or a glucose tablet (4-5). When you

Wellness Center (360) 273-5504 for more information start to feel better go eat a snack. A snack could be half

a sandwich with meat or cheese, fruit, yogurt, or nuts.

about the Diabetes Prevention Program.

If you already have Diabetes there things you can do to Avoid candy and candy bars; they will help you feel

better for a while but will not maintain your blood sugar.

manage it. Managing your Diabetes will significantly

reduce your risk to developing problems with your feet, We who work at the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center

eyes, heart, blood vessels and nerves.

want to help you to live well with Diabetes. In January,

we are planning to bring back the “Wellness” Clinics

Here is a checklist:

for our Diabetic Patients. You will be able to come in

Item #1 Self Monitoring of Blood Sugar: Check

and get labs, see your Provider and the other Diabetes

your sugar 3 times/week (i.e., Monday, Wednesday,

Educators (more information to follow). We hope

and Friday) before breakfast and 2 hours after a meal.

through the “Wellness” Clinics you will get to know us

Record your readings and bring your reading to your

better and we will get to know you better, too.

next Provider visit. If you do not have a meter call and

make an appointment with your Provider so the clinic

can give you one along with a prescription for the strips.

Goals of checking your blood sugar are: Fasting 90-120

(before breakfast) and 2 hours after a meal 140-180.

Item #2 Eating and Exercise: What to do? Make your

portions smaller, your plate more colorful (more fruits

and veggies), 3 meals and 2 to 3 snacks spread out

over the day. With exercise it is best to start slow and

easy. Try going for a 10 minute walk 3-5 times each

week then as you are able (in a week or so increase the

time by 5 minute increments) to work up to 30 minutes/

session. With sweets and desserts “go easy” too. Try

“just” tasting or maybe sharing with someone.

Item #3 Diabetes visits with your Provider: where you

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Mammogram Dates

February 19, 2014

March 18, 2014

May 6, 2014

For more information contact Christina Hicks

Community Wellness Manager, CTWC at

360-709-1741

DSHS Program

Every Tuesday

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

A representative from DSHS will

be available. Contact the Chehalis

Tribal Wellness Center at 360-2735504 to schedule an appointment.

WIC Program

February 6

March 6

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

For more information contact Deb

Shortman at 306-709-1689

SPIPA Colon Health Program

Presents the Fourth Annual

“March to Prevention”

Conference

at the Chehalis Tribe’s

Community Center

SPIPA Colon Health Program

Presents the Fourth Annual

Saturday, March 1

9:00

to 4:00 PM

“March

to Prevention”

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the Fourth Annual

Prevention

Strategies

at the Chehalis

Tribe’s

“March

to Prevention”

Community

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Community

March 1, 2014 – 9 AM to 4 PM

Conference

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RSVP:

360-462-3235

RSVP:

360-462-3235

Giant Colon Display, Colon Health Bingo, Educational Workshops

SPIPA Colon Health Program

Community Center

and

Activites

Sat. MarchDisplay,

1, 2014

– 9 AM to

4 PM

GiantLearn

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Health

COLON Cancer Prevention Strategies

Who: Tribal and Community

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Bingo, Educational

Workshops

and

RSVP: 360-462-3235

Giant Colon Display, Colon

Health

Bingo,

Educational

Workshops

Activities.

and Activites

Funded by Grant Number:

5U58DP002069-05

Funded by Grant Number:

5U58DP002069-05

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New Traffic Signs Improve Safety on Busy Highways New Website and Reader Board Will Improve

Submitted by Brenda Padgett, Business Manager of Oakville School District

As many of you know, traffic

on Highway 12 can often

be very heavy. In addition,

travelers are often driving

at a higher speed than what

is safe for a school zone.

Previously, flashing beacons

had been installed to help

slow traffic and enforce

school zone speed limits

through town, but have

not been operational for some time. Due

to outdated equipment and the high cost

of repair, the old beacons were simply not

feasible to fix. The only solution was to

replace them. The Oakville School District

has been working on securing a grant from

the Washington Traffic Safety Commission

in order to help fund this project.

In late July, this Grant was approved!

Through the help of this

grant, the Oakville School

District was able to replace

the two beacons as you

enter and leave town,

with new brighter double

beacons, new poles, and

signage. The district then

matched the grant funds

in order to replace the two

beacons nearest the school.

This helped save shipping and installation

costs. Over the winter break, the two main

beacons were installed and as of January

3, were fully operational. A significant

decrease in speeds was noticed immediately.

The district is excited to have these beacons

working as the students return to school and

will be moving forward with the remainder

of the beacons as soon as possible.

The deadline to register to vote online or by mail is January 11 for the upcoming February

election. Be sure to register and cast your vote to help make a difference!

Go to: http://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/myvote to register online, or pick up a voter

registration form at any post office, county elections office, or school district.

Communication between School and Families

The Oakville School District is launching a new website!

Communicating with our families and the community we

serve is paramount to the Oakville School District. As

technology moves forward, it has become important to

the district to provide a place where families can get fast,

accurate information on things happening in our schools.

To do this, the district has been working on launching a

new website to replace the previous site that has become

outdated.

The new site offers a fresh new look in line with other

districts in the area, and will hopefully offer a user

friendly platform for parents to receive much needed

information. In addition, teachers will have the ability

to post information regarding class projects, homework

assignments, and other important topics in their classroom.

As the finishing touches and other necessary security

measures are completed, the district will send out a mailer

to let families know when the site is operational, and to

provide the link.

We look forward to launching a new site for our parents and

community! Future information to watch for will include

technology in the classroom made possible by a grant

from the Chehalis Tribe, information on upcoming family

events, and the addition of a new reader board to further

communicate with our families!

Rez Animal Resources and Education T-shirt Sale!

The drawing on the t-shirt was designed by

myself, Dylan Gleason. I am a Chehalis

tribal member and a Senior at Oakville High

School. For my Senior project I wanted to

show my support to the program by raising

money to donate to Rez Animal Resources

and Education (R.A.R.E.). I wanted to do

this for my Senior project because I like

animals and I've used the program for vet

visits for my dog.

If you would like to show your support, you

can order a shirt for $20.00, +$5.00 s/h, at:

www.booster.com/rezanimal

All shirts come in red with white lettering

and will be delivered approximately 2

weeks after the close date, February 9. All

funds raised will be sent directly to Amy

Loudermilk toward Rez Animal Resources

and Education. At 100 shirts sold, we can

raise $1,230.00!

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Attention Chehalis

Tribal Members:

Tsapowum Chehalis Tribal Behavioral

Health Program will be sponsoring

Chehalis tribal community members to

attend the Thurston County Substance

Abuse Conference at the Great Wolf Lodge

on April 30.

It is an opportunity to learn more about the

solving this epidemic. It also gives you

an opportunity to ask questions, network

with the professionals, and continue to be

an essential part of prohibiting this type of

behavior.

If you are interested in attending this

conference please contact

Madelyn Dethlefs, Prevention Coordinator

at 360-709-1717

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YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE?

Do I Need a Permit for That? NEED

If you are currently driving without a valid drivers license, the only thing

Building permits are required by the Chehalis Tribe to ensure building

projects are performed in a safe and consistent manner. Fees vary from

project to project. To start the Building Permit Process just download a

copy of the permit application from the Tribe’s website:

http://www.chehalistribe.org/resources-services/

planning department.html

Turn in your completed application to Don Terry in the Planning

Department.

Situations:

1. I want to build something to cover my wood, like a shed. Do I need a

permit?

No, you can construct a wood shed without a permit. You would need

to obtain a permit if you were adding electricity, water or someone was

planning on living there.

2. I want to add a porch onto my house. Do I need a permit?

Yes, you do need a permit to construct a porch.

3. My house doesn’t have a fireplace or woodstove. I want to add one. Do

I need a permit?

Yes, you need a permit to add a fireplace or a woodstove.

4. My dogs keep running away, I want to build a fence. Do I need a

permit?

No, you do not need a permit to build a fence.

5. I want to add a room to my house. Do I need a permit?

Yes, you need a permit to add a bedroom. Any major modifications like

adding a room, electricity or water require a permit. You do not need to

obtain a permit for minor modifications like painting or installing carpet.

6. I want to build a carport. Do I need a permit?

Yes, you need a permit to build a carport; however a free-standing

canopy to park your car under does not require a permit.

7. My husband wants to build a smokehouse to smoke fish. Do I need a

permit?

No, you do not need a permit to build a smokehouse unless you are also

adding electricity.

8. I would like to build a drainage ditch. Do I need a permit?

Yes, you need a permit to build a drainage ditch.

9. We need a new septic system. Do I need a permit?

Yes, you need a permit to put in a septic system.

10. I want to build a dog house. Do I need a permit?

No, you do need a permit to build a dog house.

If you have any doubt or questions about whether your particular project

needs a permit, please call Don Terry at 360-709-1806.

Disclaimer: All dates and times are subject to change. Please call the

contact numbers to verify the information regarding the event.

I can ask is why? Our program can help reinstate your driving privileges

with in day’s.

If you do not have your license for any of the following reasons: tickets,

fines, child support, habitual driver (under certain conditions), DUI

(certain conditions), ignition interlock, alcohol assessment needed, or

SR-22, DWLS/3rd, accidents, out of state tickets it doesn’t matter. Stop

making excuses and get your license reinstated.

If you are interested feel free to contact:

Jean at 253-561-1321; email Jeannie@NMDD.onmicrosoft.com

or Tracy at 360-328-3331;

email NOMOREDRIVNDIRTY@GMAIL.COM

Free Discovery Passes Now Available

for Chehalis Tribal Members

In 2011 Washington State mandated that all vehicles that park or travel on

lands owned by State Department of Natural Resources, Department of

Fish and Wildlife, or State Parks and Recreation Commission, must have

a Discovery Pass. In response to this, we asked the State to provide these

passes free to tribal members engaged in tribal cultural activities such as

hunting, fishing and gathering.

We are excited to say that they are now available and FREE to Chehalis

Tribal Members. For more information contact Mark White, DNR Director

at 360-709-1850 and leave a message with your name, address, and

enrollment number and when you would like to pick it up or email DNR@

chehalistribe.org. We will mail one to you. For those wanting to just

stop by CDNR, call ahead and we can have one ready for you.

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

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Oakville, WA 98568

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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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David Burnett, Chairman

Ray “Barnaby” Canales, Vice Chairman

Farley Youckton, Treasurer

Cheryle Starr, Secretary

Dan Gleason, Sr., 5th Council Member

Chehalis Tribal

Newsletter Staff:

Fred Shortman,

Communications

Coordinator

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Brooke Allen

Mariah Klatush

John Youckton

Daniel Gleason, Jr.

Russ Baker

Jon Brown

Alexander Hoheisel

Ezrah Merriman

Kaelen-Jay Sanchez

Chayse YoucktonBonifer

Jacob Christjohn

Mya Ortivez

Mimi Cayenne

Megan Christjohn

James DuPuis

Laura Fricke

Margie Youckton

Alynn Clancy

Darrin Jones

Jeremy Fanning

Joseph Wittwer

David Bird

Patricia Gitchel

Anna Meas

Nathaniel Klatush

Traci Parkinson

Edward Sanchez, Jr.

Benjamin Starr, Jr.

Rodney Youckton

Cameron

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Robert Phillips

James Gunnels

Shirley Kay

Crystal Martinez

We wish

Babe Leslie

Marie

a very Happy

19th Birthday

Love Mom, Dad,

Chris and Sisters

We Love You!!!

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Joyce Fanning

Robyn Fields

Makayla

Mashburn

Hollie Brockmueller

Calvin Cayenne

Jennifer Cooper

Ulises Klatush

Miya McAlister

Dreama Secena Ferguson

Akasha Clements

Chris Pickernell

Ashley Rosado

Sheilah Bray

Dylan Burke

Happy 24th Birthday

Jeremy Fanning

Love Mom, Dad &

Brothers

Patrick

Simmons, Sr.

Avery Mc Joe

Love Auntie Allison,

Zach and Girls.”

“Happy Birthday to our Superman”

Chris Pickernell

Daryl McCrory

Diana Pickernell

Jake Burnett

Bella Couillard

Daniel Gitchel

Curtis DuPuis II

Alberta Gilmore

Anna Hartman

Makayla Ortivez

Irene Adams

Roy Wertz

Jaileen Sanchez

Happiest Birthday

Wishes to my daughter

Sheilah Michelle

- January 15th Love Mom

Happy Birthday Wishes

Jessica Belle January 11th

Tracy Marilyn January 22nd

Love Janice

Happy Birthday Son

Calvin Cayenne

Hope you have many

more to come

Happy Birthday Rodney!!!

Happy Birthday

Jordan Fixico

Love you!

Chi-cha, Auntie DeDe, &

Cousin Lance

Happy Birthday

Babygirl

Dream WildStar;

We Love You!!!

Eva Delamater

Kathy Pickernell

Joe Wilieferd

Cheryl Jones

Jayzen Owen

Leslye Wyatt

Nikolas Romero

Cheyne Youckton

Derek Youckton

Happy Birthday

Derek!!!

Happy Birthday

Avery!!!

SATURDAY

With Love

Erika, Emily & Kaytlin

Happy Birthday

Dylan Burke

Love you Mom, Dyani,

Don & Family

From

Auntie Jodie, Mercedes,

Tony, Auntie Josie

& Family

We Love You!!!

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Operation Neighbors Helping Neighbors Strive to Make Christmas a Special Holiday for Families

This was the fifth year the

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

volunteer to raise funding

for Operation Santa for the

Rochester Organization of

Families (ROOF) bringing

holiday cheer to those less

fortunate. What a program! Not

only for the families that received

these gifts, but also for those

little secret Santa’s who were out

there shopping for the families,

humming along with the

Christmas music that was being

played while smiling thinking of

the difference they were making

in a family’s lives.

The ROOF Community Services

has been sponsoring their

Operation Santa for the past 20

years. The program started with

35 families and presently has

grown to over 180 families and

serving 421 children. It’s a great

feeling knowing that children

would be happy with all that love

and special moments to find gifts

under their tree on Christmas

morning. That is what the season

is all about. Sharing the love

of family during the Christmas

Holiday Season.

A few of the elves involved in Operation Santa for the Roof

Communities Services. Pictured are top Row (L-R) are: Hiran

Eskeets, Josh Terry, Asa Simmons, Jeremy Fanning, Gavrielle

Davis, Program Manager at ROOF Community Services. Front

row are Kelly McNelly, Executive Director at Roof Community

Services, Nicole De Furia, AmericCorps member serving at

ROOF, Bev Starr. There are many, many more who deserve a

big thanks!

Many heartfelt thanks to all those

people that continue to make

this program happen. The smile

on the faces of the children?

Priceless.

All your hard work is greatly

appreciated from the families

and the Rochester ROOF

Community Services Program.

Happy Holidays!

Evergreen State College Promotes Native Creative Development

and Master Artist Initiative: Artist Teaching Artists Grant Programs

Olympia, WA (January 6, 2014): The Longhouse Education and Cultural

Center at The Evergreen State College is pleased to announce the 2013

winners of the Native Creative Development and the Master Artist

Initiative: Artists Teaching Artists grant programs. The grants are awarded

annually through a competitive process, selected by a panel of local

and regional experts in the field of traditional and contemporary Native

American art forms. This year’s group of grantees includes both emerging

and established Native American artists who work in many different media,

including visual arts, performance-based arts and media arts.

The winners of the winter 2014 Native Creative Development grant

program are Alison Bremner (Tlingit), Denise Emerson (Skokomish),

Louie Gong (Nooksack), Clifton Guthrie (Tsimshian), Donna Mae HuffAhvakana (Inupiat), Alex McCarty (Makah), Ramon Murillo (ShoshoneBannock), Jessica Porter (Chinook), Joseph Seymour (Squaxin Island),

Emily Washines (Yakama) and Tammie Wilson (Nilinchik). The Native

Creative Development grant program was designed to address the

professional development needs of individual Native artists, such as training

in marketing, purchasing supplies and materials, harvesting resources,

portfolio development, apprenticeships, workshop fees, travel to museum

collections, and other forms of support.

Awards of $5000 will be distributed to the five winners of this year’s

Master Artist Initiative: Artists Teaching Artists grant program. The Master

Artist Initiative: Artists Teaching Artists grant program is designed to

promote Native arts and cultures within urban and rural Native communities

and tribes by providing opportunities for master artists to teach emerging

Native artists within a particular art form. Peggy Ball-Morill (Klamath) will

teach a week-long star quilt making workshop with Native women artists at

Many Nations Longhouse at the University of Oregon. Of the project, BallMorril said, “Art is transformative and making star quilts is both a spiritual

and cultural endeavor. This grant makes possible passing on the skills and

philosophy to not only the generation that will learn at the longhouse this

summer, but those that will learn from those participants in the future.”

David Boxley (Tsimshian) will hold a series of workshops to teach the

ancient tradition of making bentwood boxes. Pat Courtney-Gold (Warm

Springs) will work with urban Indian students in a residency in Portland,

OR to teach Northwest basketry. Vickie Era-Pankritz (Alutiiq) will teach a

course in traditional Alutiiq open-weave technique, she stated that receiving

the grant “will strengthen my resolve to pass on the intricate Alutiiq

weaving style by providing me with the ability to set up a venue to teach.

Many weavers and Alutiiq people have expressed an interest in learning and

carrying on this traditional style.” Robert Harju (Cowlitz) will work with

the Cowlitz tribe to teach quarterly classes in woodcarving.

For more information about the Native Creative Development and Master

Artist Initiative grant programs, and to see winners from previous grant

cycles, please see the Longhouse and Cultural Center website at

www.evergreen.edu/longhouse/grantprograms.htm.

The Longhouse Education and Cultural Center, “House of Welcome,” is a

public service center located at The Evergreen State College. Its mission

is to promote indigenous arts and cultures through education, cultural

preservation, creative expression and economic development. To learn more

about the Longhouse please visit the website at

www.evergreen.edu/longhouse.

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Chehalis Tribe Students of the Month

Arielle Burnett (9-12)

Arielle Burnett is

in the 10th grade

at Hoquiam High

School, her current

GPA is 3.66

Ariel likes seeing her

friends and knowing

that she is learning

something new

every day. She tries

to take any advanced

classes offered; it

helps her prepare for college.

Arielle’s advice for others is “hard work beats

out talent, when talent doesn’t work hard and to

always do your homework, make up any missing

work, and do extra credit when it is offered”.

Arielle lettered in Cross Country this year, is a

swinger on her JV/Varsity basketball, and Varsity

Fast Pitch for her school. She is also involved

in cooking club and is on a 16U fast pitch

tournament team.

Arielle wants to get a fast pitch scholarship to

a University, where she plans on going to study

Law to become an Attorney, then a Judge.

Jakeb Hoyle (6-8)

Jakeb Hoyle is in the 7th grade at Adna Middle/

High School,

Jakeb likes when Nate from the tribe’s

education program comes visit him at school.

His advice to other students is “to be respectful

and do your work.”

Jakeb enjoys

playing football,

he plays both

offense and

defense lineman.

He also enjoys

playing Xbox

live. He said that

he wants to be

a pro football

player when he

grows up.

Keziah Gleason (K-5)

Keziah Gleason

is in the 3rd grade

at Rochester

Elementary

School.

One of her favorite

subjects is math.

At recess she can

hang out with her

friends who are in

different classes.

Her advice for

other students is

“not to run in the

halls.”

Keziah enjoys cheerleading, playing baseball, and

soccer, and is going to do some other sports.

She said she wants to be a physiologist or a

surgeon when she grows up.

From the Education Department: As a

reward for their commitment to school and

personal growth, each student of the month

will receive a $50.00 gift card.

Congratulations. Keep up the good work!

Attention Tribal Members: If you feel that

your child should be nominated for student of the

month, please contact Jodie Smith at jsmith@

chehalistribe.org or 360-709-1897. State the

reason why your child should be considered.

Deadline is the last Friday of each month.

Christmas at the Chehalis Tribal Early Learning Program

On Thursday, December 19 the Chehalis Tribal Early Learning

celebrated Christmas together. A very large thank you goes out to the

parents who made Christmas possible for our children here at Early

Learning. They did a great job fund raising so each child could receive

a toy.

We invited our families to join us for the day as we waited for Santa

and enjoyed a warm holiday breakfast of pancakes and sausage links.

Everyone enjoyed watching Santa come in and surprise the children with

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presents. Thank you to Santa for coming in and bringing such joy to

the classrooms.

It was a great day, celebrated by many and a memory to last us all.

Happy Holidays from everyone here at Early Learning!!

Upcoming Dates:

Thursday, January 16: - Spirit Day. Wear your pj’s!

Monday, January 20 - Closed for MLK Jr. Day

Wednesday, January 22 - Native Crafts Night at 6:00 PM

at Community Center

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Our interest rates are competitive

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are rated on a point system. We

base our scores based off your

credit score, length of employment,

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Youth: Would you like to take a

“How to budget per capita” class, or

“How to start your own business?”

“How to purchase your first car?”

Please call our office at 360-7091831. If you do not live locally,

we can send your curriculum to

complete at home.

Businesses: Do you want to start

a business? We have Business

loans and assistance in developing

Business Plans. We also have

business lending dollars for Tribal

members. Contact our office to get

started.

Do you need a new roof? Want to

replace your carpet or flooring? We

have Home Improvement Loans.

Credit: Want to work on your

credit? We can run your credit

report, and assist you in repairing it.

Call us for an appointment.

Too much debt? We have debt

consolidation loans. We have

helped clients save thousands of

dollars in interest rates by providing

much lower interest rates.

Want to start saving? We have a

partnership with Sterling Savings

bank where Tribal members can

open an account with as little as

$5.00.

Julie Burnett, Executive Director,

360-709-1831,

jburnett@chehalistribe.org

Diana Pickernell, Loan Coordinator,

360-709-1631,

dpickernell@chehalistribe.org

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Community Holiday Night Challenges Community to bring out Their Creativity

Families gathered at the community center

to participate in a Community Holiday night.

The sound of laughter echoed through the

building as Elders, adults and children enjoyed

the activities provided by the programs. Many

challenged themselves to get their creative

juices flowing as they participated in small

groups making pretty arts and craft items.

The event was well attended, having over 81

people sign in. What a night, getting away

from the stress the holiday season brings and

spending a little family time enjoying the

activities provided.

Thank You From Christina Hicks

I want to do a Big SHOUT OUT to all who

helped and participated in the Community

Holiday Night making it HUGE success!

All the Indian Tacos gone, kids were getting

seconds.

Thank you to Gloria Jones, Sandra Burnett,

Mary Weber, Pat. O., Jhon Valencia, Shannon

Sullivan, Nancy Romero, Frances Pickernell,

Melanie Snell, Scarlett Romero, Dr. Ray,

Mary Sanders, Heather Galloway, Mae

Smith, and “Santa” aka John McGee for all

your participation and hard work last night.

Everyone had fun!

Families Enjoy Breakfast with

Santa at the Great Wolf Lodge

On Saturday, December 21 the Great Wolf Lodge hosted

the Breakfast with Santa for tribal members! It was a

wonderful event for the families that came out to enjoy

a delicious breakfast buffet in the Grand Ballroom.

Santa and Mrs. Claus were there to meet and greet those

that participated. It was just a normal day as children

were seen laughing and talking with Santa about what

they wanted for Christmas.

A Ho! Ho! Ho! and a good natured chuckle set the tone

for the morning. It was a memorable Christmas with

children taking photos with Santa. What an exquisite

and great morning!

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