# 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 (2013)

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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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June 2013

2013 Tribal Days Memorial Weekend Community Celebrates the
2013 Salmon Ceremony

It was a very busy week for the
Chehalis Tribe in preparation of the
annual 2013 Chehalis Tribal Days
Memorial Baseball Tournament.
The tournament was dedicated to
one of our Tomahawk Legends –
George “Chops” Youckton. There
were posters describing his impact
towards the game of baseball
for many of us on the Chehalis
Reservation. He willingly shared
his knowledge with those around
him through stories, both as a
player and as an elder. He was a
very respected individual.
2013 Chehalis Tribal Days
Memorial Baseball Tournament
The weather hinted at a good
possibility of cooperating with the
directors of the tournament, who
were coordinating their efforts to
make it a successful weekend of
competing in “Ol’ Fashion Indian
baseball.” Unfortunately, Mother

Nature did not
cooperate as
she soaked the
new baseball
fields and
games couldn’t
be scheduled
on the new
baseball
complex.
Tournament
directors met
the challenge
with a decision The women demonstrate good sportsmanship
to postpone the after a highly competitive game during the
coed softball tournament.
weather was off and on showers,
games for the
but teams played on. During
following weekend.
the day on Sunday a torrential
Saturday, May 25 kicked off the
downpour caused the men’s
men’s hardball and women’s
hardball game to be temporarily
softball games. Elders Mel
postponed. The grounds crew
Youckton, Dan “Bones” Gleason
added an ample supply of diamond
and Art Medina threw out the
dry to the fields in order to
continue with the tournament. The
first pitch to start the tournament.
Saturday was a decent day as the
Continued on Page 2

Tribal Member Receives 2013 Governor’s Leadership for Youth Award
him my friend. Congratulations
Don Secena!”

On Thursday, May 30, the Boys
& Girls Club of Thurston County
hosted their annual event to issue
the 2013 Governor’s Leadership
for Youth Award. This award
is issued to someone who has
dedicated a large portion of their
life supporting kids.

Joe Ingoglia, Chief Executive
Officer said, “This year’s award
ceremony was really special for me
to able to give it to Don Secena. It
wasn’t about what his job is, it was
about a man who really cares and
volunteers his time. I am honored
to know this wonderful and high
quality gentleman. He is honest
and sincere and I am glad to call

Don Secena Bio:

Tribal member Don Secena
received the 2013 Governor’s
Leadership for Youth Award.

Don has lived in Oakville his entire
life. He was part of inaugural class
for the Chehalis Tribal Head Start
and he went on to attend Oakville
schools. As a young man he
worked seasonally as a firefighter
until he secured a position at the
Lucky Eagle Casino. He began
his career there in security and
eventually worked his way up to
Shipping and Receiving Manager.
He sits on the Oakville School
Continued on Page 3

The Chehalis Tribal Fish
Committee selected tribal
fishermen to harvest Spring
Chinook. This salmon ceremony
occurs before open fishing can
take place. Every fishing season
begins with a ceremonial harvest
for fishers to catch salmon for use
in these ceremonies. The timing of
these feasts matches the arrival of
the salmon and the fishers spend
several nights fishing until there is
enough fish to feed everyone.

Ross Davis, along with a few of
his mentors returned this salmon
ceremony to the Tribe. Many
can remember having it at the
old pit where the Elders building
now stands. The purpose for this
ceremony is to welcome the first
salmon of the season and show
respect to the salmon in order to
ensure a good run. They taught us
that if the salmon were not treated
well, they would become offended
and would stop coming back. They
handled everything in a ritual
manner.
The first salmon caught for the
ceremony was set aside to honor
the salmon , and then the bones
were floated back downstream.
Continued on Page 3

Inside

Historical Preservation Office ........... 3
2013 Tribal Health Fair ..................... 4
Wellness News .................................. 5
Traditional Foods .............................. 6
South Bank Road Construction ......... 7
June Birthdays ................................... 8
Honor a Legend ................................. 9
Student of the Month ....................... 10
Head Start Super Hero Day ............. 11
Cemetery Clean-up, more Photos ... 12

Tribal Days continued from page 1....
steady rain continued
throughout the night
forcing the last day of
games to be postponed
until the following
weekend.
At the softball field,
the women’s teams agreed to tough
it out and play in the “Mud Bowl,”
as it was aptly named, to finish the
women’s softball portion of the
tournament. The wet conditions
slowed the game way down on
the slippery surface. Base runners
were seen sliding into the base
sending mud and water towards the
defensive player. It didn’t dampen
the players competitive spirit as they
continued to play an inspired game
of baseball. It was a fun weekend as
the Natives defeated the Lady Stars
in the championship game.
Final Weekend
On the morning of Saturday, June
1, the remaining teams left in
the hardball tournament came to
compete in the final games of the
tournament. The field was in much
better condition as the grounds crew
had worked hard all week preparing
for the final games to be played.
The weather was sunny as the

tournament was finished.

The Men’s Hardball
Tournament was played
all day. It was a great
day as players took to
the field at Tomahawk
Stadium. The loud
speakers gave a play by play
description of the present game
being played. There were cheers
of encouragement from the crowd
as they rooted for their team. Of
course, they took the opportunity to
pick on the umpires for a close call.
Team Chehalis defeated the Rebels
in a hard fought offensive game in
the championship game.
The Coed Softball Tournament
started as men and women took
the field in this division of the
tournament. The crowd enjoyed
some brilliant displays of athletic
ability from both the men and
women as they finished this two day
part of the tournament.

Men’s Hardball
1st Place - Chehalis
2nd Place - Rebels

3rd Place - Nisqually
4th Place - Indians

Chehalis defeated the Rebels to win the 2013 Men’s Hardball
Championship

Women’s Slow Pitch Softball
1st Place - Natives
2nd Place - Lady Stars

3rd Place - Nisqually
4th Place-Hurricanes

The Inkredibles took the first game
forcing a second championship
game. Nisqually was able to
rebound and win the championship.

Miss Tribal Day Princess Pageant

Many community members attended
the Miss Tribal Day Princess
Pageant held on Wednesday, May
22. This well attended annual

Tournament Summary

community event showcases
the candidates presenting their
speeches. The Youth Center staff
provided a delightful dinner of
spaghetti and dessert.

The Natives defeated the Lady Stars to become the 2013
Women’s Slow Pitch Softball Champions

Coed Slow Pitch Softball
1st Place - Nisqually
2nd Place - Inkredibles

3rd Place - Bat Attack
4th Place - Skok

The Elders listened intently to each
child give their speech ad casted
their vote for the best cadidate to
represent the Tribe.
2013 Miss Tribal Days
Princesses. Pictured (L-R)
are Miss Chehalis - Haley
Parkinson; Jr. Miss Chehalis
- Malena Canales; Lil’ Miss
Chehalis - Nora Ortivez;
and Miss Head Start - Turtle
Canales.

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Nisqually defeated the Inkredibles to become to become the
2013 Coed Slow Pitch Championship

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Salmon Ceremony continued from page 1....
Songs and prayers were sung to the
salmon people to show that we “The
Chehalis People” thanked them for
continuing to bring nourishment
to our bodies and to provide a safe
fishing season to follow.
On Tuesday, May 14, the Chehalis
Tribe had the Annual Salmon
Ceremony at the old fish pit. There
were many people that attended this
first salmon ceremony, gathering
in “Potluck Style,” bringing salads,

desserts and other delicious food.
The cooks prepared the eleven fish
harvested in the traditional Chehalis
manner at our tribal fish pit.
This year the children learned the
salmon song. The song was sung
entirely in the Chehalis language.
The Tribal Youth dressed up in the
regalia provided to them. The youth
paraded in singing and dancing with
salmon sticks. The song and dance
had not been performed by Tribal

Youth in almost fourteen years. The
kids did a great job.
The Chehalis Canoe Family shared
songs with the community adding
coastal salish drumming and
singing.
Gifts were given to many people
who spent time and energy in
making this ceremony a success. It
was a day to remember, gathering to
feast and celebrate in honor of the
salmon people.
Great job
everyone in
making this
honorable
celebration a
success.

Tribal
Youth
dressed up
in regalia
singing and
dancing
with the
salmon
sticks at
the salmon
ceremony.

Chehalis Tribe Receives Tribal Historic Preservation
Office Protecting Sacred Sites In Washington State
The Chehalis Tribe recently
became one of 141 Tribal
Historic Preservation Offices
in the country and 1 of 12
Tribal Historic Preservation
Offices in the state. General
Manager Mr. Richard Bellon was
designated Acting Tribal Historic
Preservation Officer. With
approval from the Chehalis Tribal
Business Committee, a team of
employees of the Chehalis Tribe
prepared the rigorous application
to be designated a Tribal Historic
Preservation Office.

What is a Tribal Historic
Preservation Officer?

Tribal Historic Preservation Officers
or THPOs are the individuals
who respond when a sacred
site is threatened, an ancestral
home is unearthed, or when
ancestral remains are disturbed by
development.
Why is this so important?
The recent THPO designation is an
expression of our tribe’s sovereignty.
The Chehalis Tribe assumed several

Tribal Member Receives
Leadership Award

continued from page 1.....
Board where he has served for six
years as a tribal liaison and facilities
collaboration between Oakville
and tribal members. For 10 years
he served on the Chehalis Tribal
council as Fifth Council member
and was also Vice-Chairman for six
years.
Don and his wife Mary are very
passionate about helping youth.
They have two granddaughters,
six grandsons, and have fostered
many children over the years. He
has done a lot of work with the
Indian Child Welfare program,
and through this work he realized
that when it comes to working
with youth “we can do better.” He
said he saw many children who
never experienced basic things
like fishing, swimming, or having
a positive role model, and was
compelled to reach out to foster
youth. Don was also a Boys &
Girls Clubs of Thurston County
Board Member for five years and
he still volunteers his time during
the holidays to the Club. “He has
connections with Santa!” In his
spare time, Don enjoys fishing and
cooking what he catches.

Past Recipients
2012 Bill Lahmann,
Olympia School District

functions previously carried out
by Washington State’s Historic
Preservation Office.

2011 Jerry Farmer,
94.5 Roxy & Walter Neary, Comcast

What is this going to look like on
the reservation?

2010 Paul Grudis,
Evergreen Vista & Mercy Housing

The Chehalis Tribe will be working
with archeologists, historians
and experts in preservation. You
may notice individuals observing
or monitoring ground disturbing
activities. This is done to protect or
reduce harm to items of historical
significance.

2009 Dr. Jim Koval,
North Thurston Public Schools

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2008 Jay Wood,
Tumwater School District
2007 Governor Christine Gregoire,
State of Washington

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2013 Tribal Health Fair

Facts to know about
HPV Infection

Vendors
were
available
to answer
questions
about
resources
their
program
had to
offer to
those that
attended
the health
fair.

By: Christina Hicks, Community Health Coordinator
On Thursday, May 16, 2013 the Chehalis Tribal
Wellness Center hosted this annual health fair. The
main sponsors who contributed to help support this
effort were from the Office of Women’s Health,
the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center, and the
Community Transformation Grant. The health fair
was held over at the Community Center Gym. The
60 vendors were available to share what resources
they had to offer for the 220 who people attend.
This year we offered a “mini health screening,”
where participants were able to get: free blood
pressure, random blood sugar, height, weight,
BMI, Triglyceride, Total Cholesterol, HDL,
and LDL. This mini screening also included a
small questionnaire in which participants were
asked about health insurance coverage, tobacco
use, age and where they live. Other vendors
included various tribal programs: Clinic, Dental,
ICW, Behavioral health, Youth Center, Domestic
Violence, Housing, Vocational Rehabilitation,
SPIPA’s CCCP, CHP, NWWP, Harmony Hill,
UW Native People for Cancer Control, Susan G.
Komen Puget Sound, EPA, Big Brother’s and Big
Sisters of SWW, NW Regional Council “Wisdom
Warriors,” TOGETHER!, LMTAAA, Olympic
Area AAA, and various DSHS programs. The
mobile DSHS office was outside for people who
wished to apply for Food, Cash, and Medical
benefits. The Grays Harbor, Oakville Rescue was
also set up outside. We also had Community Health

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Plan of WA, WA Prescription Drug Program,
Providence Centralia, and many more vendors.
We also had Keysar massage offering massage
and Healthy Toes reflexology. Guest speaker, Lori
Stone of the National Cervical Cancer Coalition did
a small presentation on HPV and cervical cancer.
Besides a healthy lunch there were raffles done
throughout the day.
We would like to thank the Chehalis Tribal
Enterprises, Lucky Eagle Casino, Great Wolf
Lodge, Colon Health Program, Costco and all the
vendors who donated items for the raffles. We
thank everyone who participated and came to this
year’s health fair and made it a success.

What is genital HPV infection?
Genital human papillomavirus (also
called HPV) is the most common sexually
transmitted infection (STI). There are more
than 40 types of HPV that can infect the
genital areas of males and females.
HPV can cause cervical cancer in women
and genital warts in both men and women.
There is no certain way to tell who will
develop health problems from HPV and who
will not. In most cases HPV goes away by
itself before it causes any health problems,
and most people who become infected with
HPV do not even know they have it.
HPV is not the same as herpes or HIV (the
virus that causes AIDS). Both viruses can be
passed on during sex, but they have different
symptoms and cause different health
problems.
Who is at risk for HPV?
Anyone who is having (or has ever had)
sex can get HPV. HPV is so common that
nearly all sexually-active men and women
get it at some point in their lives. This is true
even for people who only have sex with one
person in their lifetime.
How do people get HPV?
HPV is passed on through genital contact,
most often during sex. Most infected persons
do not realize they are infected, or that
they are passing HPV on to a sex partner. A
person can still have HPV, even if years have
passed since he or she has had sexual contact
with an infected person. It is also possible to
get more than one type of HPV.
How can I lower my chances of getting
HPV or having problems resulting from
it?
„„Condoms reduce infection and help stop
warts
„„Get vaccinated! Recommended for both

males and females.

„„Get routine screening for cervical cancer

(Pap test) for women aged 21–65 years
(and following up on any abnormal
results).

Participants were able to check on their
health at the mini health screening.

Call the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center for
vaccine and screening appointments! 360273-5504

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Tribal Health and Wellness News
Living Well with
Chronic Conditions Classes
Mark your calendars; we plan to start having “Living well with Chronic
Conditions” classes beginning on

Thursday, August 8, 2013
from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
at the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center PT Room
This will be a 2 hour class held every week for 6 weeks. You must attend all
6 weeks. The sign up sheet will be available starting in July. This is a Self
Management class based on the Stanford University Chronic Disease SelfManagement Study.
Watch for more information coming next month.

NOTICE TO CONTRACT HEALTH ELIGIBLE PATIENTS:
PLEASE BRING IN YOUR MEDICAL BILLS AND
STATEMENTS. (Labs, x-rays and related services)
If you have been billed that means they don’t have all your billing information.
Please don’t assume we have the bill. Please bring them to the CTWC.
This applies for pre-authorized services ONLY - no exceptions.

DSHS Program

WIC Program

Every Tuesday
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Thursday, July 11
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
For more information contact
Deb Shortman at 306-709-1689

A representative from DSHS will be
available. Contact the Chehalis Tribal
Wellness Center at 360-273-5504 to
schedule an appointment.

USDA Foods - Delivery Dates
Friday, July 19
Friday, August 16

Pick up is at the Community Center main
lobby on the dates listed above.
Application and for more information
please contact

Community Walk

Every third Thursday of the month, the Diabetes Prevention Program has a
community walk in competition with the other tribes’ Diabetes Prevention
Programs. Any physical activity can count as long as you sign up and do at
least 30 minutes of physical activity on the day of the walk.
Sign up sheets are in the work out area for those who choose to be
active independently or in the work out center. Raffle for all participants.
(Drawing will be next day at noon).
For additional information, or to sign up in advance please contact Mary
Weber at the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center 360-273-5504 EXT 1744 or
mweber@chehalistribe.org

The Community Transformation
Community Coalition invites to
share your favorite family recipes.
We would like to compile the
favorite recipes of our area into a
community cookbook. While we
are compiling enough recipes for a
cookbook, we would like to share
the recipes. Some of the recipes
may be published in community
newspapers and/or used in local
cooking demonstrations. Please
have your name and contact
information on your recipe. Feel
free to submit as many family
favorites as you like.
Look for our Community

Transformation (CTG) drop boxes
at the Oakville School Elementary
Office and Secondary Office, the
Timberland Regional Library Oakville Branch, the Oakville
Methodist Church and the Chehalis
Tribal Center. (The drop boxes
are also being used to drop off
CTG surveys). You can also bring
your recipes to the Chehalis Tribal
Wellness Center.
We look forward to seeing all
of your delicious recipes, and
eventually a local flavor cookbook!
Thank you for your participation.

Attention: 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 call Christina Hicks at 360-709-1741 to set up an
appointment and get the paperwork needed to get started.

Deb Shortman at the Chehalis Tribal
Wellness Center or call 360-709-1689

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Contacting the
Chehalis Tribal
Wellness Center
360-273-5504
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Diabetes Prevention & Traditional Living
THE POWER OF TRADITIONAL SPRING FOODS FOR HEALING
Simple traditional foods help us
function better.
Butterfly landing on
Dandelion

Stinging Nettle

We love to see mother nature at
her best. This time of year is when
everything is in full bloom and
ready to harvest. The foods of
spring have many teachings. Such
as nettles, sprouts, violets and the
spring salmon, Chinook.
Harvesting native plants is like
second nature to most of us. Native
foods are being embraced as a
powerful tool to help fight modern
chronic diseases, including diabetes.
They are reconnecting people to
the seasons and the land, which is
beautifully woven into Northwest
Coastal Indian culture.
Elders are gathering to remember

and teach. Families and
communities are restoring harvest
areas and are picking up the digging
stick and the basket. Gardens are
being planted. Land partnerships
and food policy initiatives are
developing. We can’t forget that
northwest coastal diet consisted of
many types of berries, roots, bulbs,
nuts, and seeds, which remain the
most important part of our diet, even
today. Because of our Northwest
coastal ancestor’s we are rich in
cultural traditions and excellent
health contributed from foods that
are diverse and nutritious value.
That is why eating traditional foods
regularly can make a big difference
in your health.

by revitalizing our cultural spirit
and growing plentiful gardens,
harvesting, gathering and eating
native foods, to give each and
everyone of us that fighting chance.
If you are ever in the woods or near
a lake or stream, and you are curious
about things, don’t hesitate to ask
an elder or a loved one. Learn
everything you can about it. You
never know, you might just save a
life. Being reconnected to the land
and our community is happening
more and more today. Let’s
introduce native plants and wild
berries and wild game into your
every day living.
Written by LuAnne Kennedy

Let’s take every opportunity to
make this a better place to live

TRADITIONAL SPRING FOODS INCLUDE
Parslane
(Coalminer’s Lettuce)

SDPI Diabetes Prevention Program-A
consortium of confederated tribes of the
Chehalis Reservation
LuAnne Kennedy
Skokomish Health Center
Phone 360-426-5755
Melissa Grant
Squaxin Island Tribe
360-432-3972
Tanya Brown
Shoalwater Bay
360-267-8206
Mary Weber
Chehalis Tribal Wellness
360-709-8440

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Stinging Nettles: Stinging nettles
have been used for medical
purposes, including as a treatment
for hay fever. Aficionados of edible
weeds harvest the young leaves
and boil them, which renders the
leaves edible. I emphasize “young”
because the barbs haven’t had time
yet to develop on young leaves. Not
only will they not sting your mouth
once cooked sufficiently, but young
leaves are also quite nutritious.
Purslane: Also known as Winter
Purslane, or Indian lettuce. Wild
American native popular in Europe
for its tender juicy leaves and mild
buttery flavor. An excellent winter
crop rich in Vitamin C. Adapts well
to greenhouses, or extra-early spring
sowing. Shade tolerant. Eat entire
plant; best before flowering.

Dandelion: From its thick tap root,
dark brown, almost black on the
outside though white and milky
within, the long jagged leaves
rise directly, radiating from it to
form a rosette lying close upon the
ground, each leaf being grooved
and constructed so that all the rain
falling on it is conducted straight to
the centre of the rosette and thus to
the root which is, therefore, always
kept well watered. The maximum
amount of water is in this manner
directed towards the proper region
for utilization by the root, which
but for this arrangement would
not obtain sufficient moisture, the
leaves being spread too close
to the ground for the water
penetrate. Seaweed edible are
algae that can be eaten and
used in the preparation of food.

It typically contains high amounts
of fiber and, contrary to landbased
plant foods, contain a complete
protein. They may belong to one
of several groups of multi-cellular
algae: the red algae, green algae,
and brown algae.
The present uses of seaweeds at
are as human foods, cosmetics,
fertilizers, and for the extraction
of industrial gums and chemicals.
They have the potential to be used
as a source of long – and short-chain
chemicals with industrial uses.

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New Flood Relief Bridge on South Bank Road

Construction has begun on South Bank Road in preparation for the
new bridge to reconnect historic flood channels
If you have driven down South Bank
county built the road on fill.
Road in the last few weeks, then you
A gravel detour road has been built
probably noticed that construction has
around the construction site. The speed
started on the Sickman Ford Overflow
limit through the area has been reduced to
Bridge Project. Using some Tribal
25 MPH to protect the construction crew
transportation funds, plus a $2,075,000
and the driving public. Please watch for
grant from the state, the Tribe is building detour signs and respect any flaggers or
a new 250 foot long bridge to help
traffic control signs in the project zone.
alleviate flooding on the western end of
the reservation.
Construction will take place all summer
The Tribe has hired Quigg Bros. Inc.
to build the bridge and Quigg has
partnered with WH Pacific (a tribally
owned engineering firm) to design the
new bridge. The new bridge will allow
flood waters to pass more easily through
the area and reconnect historic flood
channels that were blocked when the

and the project should be completed by
early October.

If you have any questions, please feel free
to contact Glen Connelly in the Natural
Resources Department at 360-709-1854
or Kayloe Dawson in the Planning
Department at 360-709-1767.

The 2013 Cancer Awareness Walk

Free Firewood!

Tribal members can get a free firewood gathering permit at the
Natural Resources Department. There’s a pile of logs ready to
be cut up into free firewood. All you need is a permit. You can
cut up to 2 cords of wood for your household use. (The firewood
cannot be sold and the permit holder must be present while
cutting it up.)
Dry Firewood Burns Cleaner - Seasoned (dried) wood burns
hotter and cleaner in your fireplace. This means more heat in
your house, less soot in your chimney, and less smoke blowing
toward your neighbor.
Here are few reminders:

„„Split your wood now and it will dry before this winter.
„„Store your wood off the ground, so air can circulate and dry it.

(Old pallets work great.)

„„Cover the wood pile with a tarp, or build a wood shed to keep

the rain off of it.

„„Never burn garbage or wood that has been painted or treated.

They produce toxic chemicals.

Wood smoke is the leading source of air pollution in our area
and we all create some of it. Every little bit we do to reduce
pollution from wood smoke makes your community healthier
for the elders, the children, and those folks with respiratory
illnesses. So don’t wait, get your firewood cut now so you’ll be
ready for the cold weather next fall.
Do your part and burn clean, dry wood.
For more information contact Glen Connelly, Environmental
Programs Manager at 360-709-1854

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 is the 6th of each month.
Printed monthly
Business Committee
Tribal Center (360) 273-5911
420 Howanut Road
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 709-1726 (office)
(360) 273-5914 (fax)
fshortman@chehalistribe.org

The 2013 Cancer Awareness Walk was a success. People
“Walked as one” bringing attention to find a cure and to honor
the past, present and future by this disease
Look for the story in next month’s newsletter.

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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Happy Birthday to Tribal Members Born in June

Keziah-MaRay
Gleason

Happy Birthday wishes to my
granddaughter Jacquelyn - June 10 th
Love Grandma
Happy Birthday
wishes to my grandson who turns
the big 21 years - June 21st
Much Love Grandma
Happy Anniversary
Selena and Matt - June 17th
Love Mom

Fireworks Safety Tips to Protect Your Children

of eye protection. The most common injuries are to hands,
Fireworks and celebrations go together, especially during
followed by the eyes and face.
the Fourth of July. It is important to remember, fireworks
are not toys! They are explosives and they can cause
„„You see the explosion of a firework before hearing it
devastating injuries.
because sound travels at 761 mph, but light travels at 671
million mph.
As we kick-off another season of sales and fun
please take a moment to remember nearly 10,000
people annually are injured and treated at emergency
departments all over the country because of fireworks.
Besides causing injuries, the National Fire Protection
Association estimates that local fire departments respond
to more than 50,000 fires caused by fireworks each year.

Never allow young children to play with or ignite
fireworks without properly training them and appropriate
parent supervision. Half of all fireworks accidents
happed to children under the age of 16. Sparklers can
reach temperatures hot enough to melt gold. Three
sparklers together generate the same heat as a blowtorch.
If you give a child a sparkler make sure they keep them
away from their face, clothing and hair.
Here are some more facts and safety tips about fireworks
to think about:
„„Don’t hold fireworks in your hand or have any part of
your body over them while lighting. Wear some sort

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„„The majority of firework related injuries happen at family
or private parties.
„„Never throw or point fireworks at other people.
„„A rocket can reach speeds of 150 mph. A firework shell
can reach as high as 200 meters.
„„Point fireworks away from homes, and keep away from
brush, leaves and other flammable substances. Soak
all fireworks in a can of water for 15-20 minutes before
throwing them away.
„„Never relight a dud. Don’t let children pick up pieces of
fireworks. They may still be ignited.
„„Never try to make your own fireworks!
Fireworks are safer now than they have been in the past
thanks to safety standards. Use, sell and enjoy them
responsibly for the safety of everyone.

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Blessing of the “New” Baseball Fields

It was a bright sunny day on Friday,
May 24. The Chehalis community
attended the blessing of the “new”
baseball complex by the Community
Center. Excitement was in the air
for a long awaited use of these new
baseball fields.

for the new complex. This is if
someone wanted to purchase a
personalized engraved paver for
a tribal or community member to
be viewed for years to come. Her
announcement was immediately met
by a heartfelt applause of approval.

After the blessing, a short tour of
the kitchen, playground and covered
area was given. This is a great
addition to our baseball tradition.

If you have any questions please
contact Amy Loudermilk in the
Planning Department

Cheryl Starr announced the
Honoring Our Legends section

Tribal Elders, and Adults attend
the blessing of the “New” baseball
complex by the Community Center.

At the Chehalis Tribe Community Center
Hardball and Softball Fields
Would you like to honor a Chehalis tribal member or community member hardball or softball
legend? Create a lasting memory by purchasing a personalized paver. Each engraved paver
becomes a permanent part of the walkway at the ball fields, to be viewed for years to come.
The pavers are 18” X 18” and are engraved using state of the art laser technology, ensuring long
lasting strength and durability of the engraving. Please choose your own special message and
use the block grid below to enter your message information. If ordering more than one paver, please complete a separate order form with the engraving
information for each.
Engraving Information
• Pavers may contain up to 7 lines of 22 characters per line.
• Characters include all letters, numbers, and punctuation marks. Price for each character is $1. There is also a $50 set-up fee for each paver.
• Please print legibly.

Cost Price for each engraved paver is $50 + $1 for each character (letter, number, punctuation). This is the cost for the engraving only. The Chehalis
Tribe has already purchased the pavers. Cost your paying is for the engraving only.

DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS July 31, 2013.
Pavers will be delivered and installed Fall 2013

Name: __________________________________________________________
Street Address: ___________________________________________________
City: _______________ State: __ Zip: _______ Phone: _____-_____-_______
Enclosed is my cash/check/money order for $_______________

Payment is by cash, check or money order.
Make check payable to Chehalis Tribe. Mail or
deliver this order form and payment to:
Chehalis Tribe Planning Department
Questions?
Walk of Fame Pavers
Contact Amy Loudermilk
PO Box 536
(360) 709-1813
Oakville, WA 98568

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Youth News

Chehalis Tribe - Students of the Month for May
Brooke Allen (9-12)

Nathan Wittwer (6-8)

Maddex Penn (K-5)

Maddex is
attending
Kindergarten
at Rochester
Elementary.
His favorite
subject
is math.
Maddex
loves playing
soccer and is
also currently
playing 3rd
base for the Rochester Rockies t-ball team.

Brooke is
a junior
at River
Ridge High
School in
Lacey. She
is currently
scoring a
3.55 GPA
for the
semester.
Brooke
participates
in activities
ranging
from pulling cedar and preparing it for
weaving, playing volleyball, beading, and
running.

Nathan is in the 6th grade at Wa He Lut Indian
School. His favorite subjects are reading and
art. Outside school, Nate says he enjoys just
walking around. His advice to other students
is to do what
he is trying
to do: “be a
nicer person
and a better
artist.”

Brooke would like one day to attend law
school, and help Native peoples, especially
Native children.

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 from the Education & Development
Department. Congratulations, Keep up the good work!

Nate hopes to
become good
enough to be
a writer and
artist for DC
Comics when
he grows up.

When he grows up, Maddex wants to buy a
house across from his mom and dad’s house so
his mom can always cook him dinner.

Artist Encourages Youth to Express Themselves Through Art
video was
the talk
of the
classroom,
they
instantly
recognized
his coastal
salish
design shoes
from
Facebook
and other
social
media.

Louie Gong giving design tips to the children during
one of his classes as they personalized their shoes. Each child
Louie Gong, a Seattle-based artist,
was given a paper to see what ideas
activist and educator, was invited
they could come up with, along with
to teach a class to our youth at the
a pair of “Mock-ups.” The youth
community center in late April
talked excitedly amongst themselves
through May. He kicked off the
about what they would create for
classes with an inspiring video about their shoes. Some of the children
the potential art designs they could
couldn’t wait and when they went
create on a pair of shoes. Louie
home that evening they began
explained his diverse ethnicity and
working on their new canvas.
shared his inspiration on design
work he paints on his shoes. His
The three day class was inspirational

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to the children as they drew and
painted their shoes. They were
given tips on how to transfer and
paint their mock-up design onto a
pair of white vans. It was a great
class, bringing out their inner artist,
challenging themselves to draw
and paint on a pair of shoes they
intended to wear. The shoes were
creative and shared a story about
what inspired them. The children
did an awesome job and their work
was inspiring as they shared their
finished pair of hand painted shoes.

About the Mock-Ups

“Mock-ups,” is a DIY (Do-ityourself) art toy based on his work
with youth and his desire to a make
the experience of personalizing a
pair of shoes more accessible.
Mock-ups are 7-inch white, molded
plastic shoes that are a blank canvas;
any medium can be used to decorate
them. Design Yourself: IAMNMAI
is a multi-layered artistic partnership
designed to explore issues of
identity, community and mixed
heritage through art.

About the Artist
Louie Gong, founded Eighth
Generation in 2009 when - on a
whim - he took a Sharpie to a pair of
shoes. Louie is a Native of mixed
heritage (Nooksack, Squamish,
Chinese, French, Scottish).
Growing up in a home with no
running water, Louie’s background
serves as a stark contrast to his
current success.

Youth focusing on painting
their designs on their shoes.

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Chehalis Tribal Early Learning Super
Hero Community Clean Up Day

The Healthy Families Project
Provides the following services:

„„Parenting skill development through positive native parenting practices

and resources.

„„Support and assistance in accessing prenatal care for pregnant women.
„„Provide developmental guidance and parent-child interaction support.
„„Provision of home visits for prenatal through 5 years.
„„Developmental and observational screening of the child, caregiver, and

family including home safety, developmental concerns, pre/post-natal
depression in mothers, domestic violence and family social support

„„Referral and linkages to other health, developmental, mental health,

community and educational supports for the child, caregiver and family
as appropriate.
For more information please contact:

Early Learning Super Heros show their safety gear before
going into action to help fight littering in the playgrounds,
sidewalks and ball fields.

Every month at Early Learning,
our staff and families are
encouraged to take part in our
Spirit Day.
Each month it is a different theme
and a few of our families are
recognized when they take part in
dressing up along with their child.
The children really enjoy dressing
up, and love showing off their
family members while at school
with them. We appreciate our
families supporting our Spirit Day
and having fun with it.
On Friday, May 17 our Spirit
Day was “Super Hero.” We had
an awesome turnout of children,
parents and staff all decked out
as what Super Hero they chose to
be. As you know it was also the
Community and Cemetery Clean
Up, and Early Learning wanted
to be super heroes in action!
Most of our classes headed out
in capes, hats and masks ready to
fight littering at areas that Early
Learning often visits playgrounds,
sidewalks and the ball fields. Each

child had on child sized gloves
and teachers were monitoring what
was being handled ensuring the
children were putting the garbage
in bags. The children did such an
awesome job and had so much fun
with the experience.
We want to thank our families for
getting involved
and suggesting
great ideas for
upcoming Spirit
Days!!

Christibeth Burnett
Healthy Families Project Home Visitor
Chehalis Tribal Education Dept.
Cell: 360-463-1526
Office: 360-709-1627
Fax: 360-273-5207
Email: bdodge@chehalistribe.org

Chehalis Tribal Early Learning Programs
Now Accepting Applications!!!
Ages 6 weeks to
5 years old
and Expectant Mothers
too!
Applications for Early
Head Start, Head
Start & our Expectant
Mother’s/Home Based
Program
Childcare is also available!
Highly qualified staff and a wonderful program for families!

Spirit Day Winners: Terry and
Rebecca Youckton!!

Please call for more information
360-273-5514
or stop by for an application!

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CHEHALIS TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
is a publication of the Confederated Tribes
of the Chehalis Reservation.

Annual Tradition Continues to Honor
Beloved Ones for Memorial Day Weekend

Friday, May 17, was the annual
cemetery and spring clean-up day.
In preparation of the Memorial Day
Baseball Tournament, the Elders,
volunteers, and tribal employees
were invited to help clean up the
four cemeteries on the reservation.
So families can visit the cemetery to
place flowers on the loved ones head
stones.
This is an annual tradition that
was done for many, many moons.
Beloved past Chairman, Percy
Youckton had begun inviting
employees to join community
members to assist in this good work.
Everyone that helped that day met

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at the Community Center to start
the day’s activities. The option to
help clean the cemeteries or roads
rewarded them with a raffle ticket.
A free lunch was provided in order
to keep up their strength as this
work isn’t easy. The damp spring
had caused the grass to grow at a
rapid rate. Elders, adults and youth
alike were seen working alongside
each other sharing memories of
ones who have gone on. The hum
of lawn mowers, and weed eaters
could be heard as the good work
was started.

2013 Tribal
Tribal Days

2013 Salmon Ceremony

Spring Clean Up
Added to this great day was an
opportunity to keep our
reservation beautiful.
Employees and community
members were seen picking
up trash and debris along
the roadways throughout the
reservation. Volunteers were
issued safety gear and signed
up for established areas.
Volunteers picking
up trash along the
roadways through out
the reservation during
Spring Clean up day.

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