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THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE CHEHALIS RESERVATION, ‘PEOPLE OF THE SANDS’

CHEHALIS

TRIBAL

NEWSLETTER

inside

FIND HISTORY, HERITAGE AND RESOURCES AT CHEHALISTRIBE.ORG

Spring Cleanup / 3

Cancer Walk help / 4

Alcohol awareness / 5

Bicycle safety / 6

Early Learning news / 9

Prestigious art award / 10

Birthdays / 11

Students of the Month / 12

may 2017

Harlem Crowns

Basketball team

nets big laughs

Yuzu Asian Bistro

Food preview at

new Lucky Eagle eatery

page 8

page 2

Spring fun

Hooray! Youth play on school break

The first week in April

saw kids cut loose with

a jam-packed week of

indoor and outdoor

activities. Youth Center

Director Tony Medina and

staff, along with Education

Department staff and

volunteer parents watched

over kiddos as they burned

some serious energy.

Children stayed active

and entertained with huge

smiles on their faces.

BOUNCE IT OUT: The

Youth Center kicked off

the fun by traveling to

BoomShaka in Olympia

on April 3. More than 70

children shook their sillies

out on the trampolines. The

exhilarating experience left

children breathless as they

jumped, yelled and screamed

with joy. BoomShaka also

features foam block pits,

basketball hoops and ramps

See FUN, page 7

Kids worked

up an

appetite

bowling at

Centralia’s

Fairway

Lanes during

the Youth

Center’s

spring break

activities.

Children haul in their catch at Chehalis Tribal Fisheries.

A picture

with the

Easter

Bunny

was the

perfect

touch

to the

annual

Easter

Egg

Hunt.

Kids find treats, Easter Bunny

Everyone loves an egg hunt

Children of all ages showed up

in full force at the annual Easter

Egg Hunt sponsored by the Youth

Center on April 13.

The weather didn’t dampen their

spirit or excitement in the pursuit

of nabbing treats. The girls’ softball

field was littered with different

colored eggs for children to find.

Some eggs were plastic with candy

inside and some were real eggs that

children had decorated earlier in

the week. A few plastic eggs had a

special treat hidden inside that were

See EASTER, page 9

Yuzu opens to tribe

Lucky Eagle’s new

bistro offers a range

of flavorful dishes

Chehalis tribal elders were

invited to serve as volunteer

food critics for the new Yuzu

Asian Bistro at Lucky Eagle

Casino on April 24.

The well-attended event

was the soft opening for the

eatery and a chance for folks

to sample the menu and visit

with friends. Tribal members

shared their thoughts on

possible improvements

that the restaurant could

incorporate before the official

opening.

Yuzu offers a different flair

and vibe. If this is a taste of

what is to come, the food

venue should prove very

exciting.

The menu offered many

choices, and some patrons

were overheard commenting

how difficult it was to choose

which items to sample.

After making their final

decisions, folks were invited

to select a chair to await their

CHECK IT OUT

Yuzu Asian Bistro at Lucky

Eagle Casino is open

11 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday,

Thursday and Sunday;

11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and

Saturday; and is closed

Monday and Tuesday. For

more information, call

800-720-1788.

Lucky Eagle

Casino’s Yuzu

Asian Bistro

brought in

Chehalis

tribal

members to

sample the

restaurant’s

food during a

soft opening.

Menu items

include crab

rangoon,

lumpia, pho

bo, pad thai,

honey shrimp

and more.

order. The service was very

good and wait staff were seen

hustling to fill drink orders

and serve food in a timely

manner. It was very busy as

tribal members filtered in and

out.

One tribal member said,

“This was very tasty and we

will be bringing our family

back again. The prices were

within acceptable limits of my

budget.”

So if you’d like a delightful

dining experience with a great

atmosphere, friendly service

and tasty food, come try it.

You will not be disappointed.

Prairies, wetlands talk

Author M. Kat Anderson

will present a free public talk at

10 a.m.-noon May 25 at Purce

Hall 1 at The Evergreen State

College. The topic is “Prairies

and Wetlands of the Olympic

Peninsula, Washington: Their

Native American Uses and

Stewardship.”

Based upon extensive

ethnographic interviews and

review of historic literature,

Dr. Anderson will discuss the

crucial importance of prairies

and wetlands to the tribes of

the Olympic Peninsula.

Prior to European contact,

indigenous people managed

these open environments

mainly with the tool of fire to

benefit plants and animals they

harvested for foods, medicines

and fiber. Indian-set fires

maintained and expanded the

biologically rich environments

of prairies and wetlands.

Today, private landowners

and forest managers would

do well to consider mimicking

indigenous burning practices;

prioritizing habitat diversity as

a management goal; pursuing

restoration projects focused

on increasing the abundance

of ethnobotanically important

plants; and collaborating

with tribes in restoring these

practices to the land.

M. Kat Anderson has a

Ph.D. in wildland resource

science from UC Berkeley

and has conducted field work

with tribes in California and

Washington for more than

25 years. She is the author

of “Tending the Wild: Native

American Knowledge and the

Management of California’s

Natural Resources.”

Parking is $3.

CHEHALIS TRIBAL DAYS

MAY 26-29

LET THE GAMES BEGIN

n Men’s hardball + token

n Women’s softball + token

n Co-ed softball + men’s

token and women’s token

$350 entry per team

Awards: First-fourth place,

MVP, all-stars, best bat,

best glove/pitcher, catcher

awards. Call Leroy Boyd

at 360-709-1787, Phillip

Youckton at 360-709-1752.

DON’T MISS: 10TH ANNUAL

CANCER WALK, FISH BAKE,

FIREWORKS, YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Vendor tables/concessions:

Call Dan “Bones” Gleason at

360-273-5911.

Block of rooms available

at Lucky Eagle Casino &

Hotel: Call 800-720-1788.

Workers

helped

spruce up

Chehalis tribal

members’

yards and

homes after a

wet and windy

winter. The

annual Spring

Cleanup

revitalizes our

reservation

and keeps it

looking neat

and tidy.

CHEHALIS TRIBAL

NEWSLETTER

The Confederated

Tribes of the Chehalis

Reservation, ‘People

of the Sands’

The articles and opinions

expressed are not necessarily

those of this publication

or the Chehalis Tribal Business

Committee.

SUBMISSIONS

The Chehalis Tribal Newsletter

encourages tribal members

to submit letters, articles,

photographs and drawings to

be considered for publication

(subject to editing).

Contributing writers, artists

and photographers include

Chehalis tribal

community

members

and staff.

Submission

deadline is

the first of

each month

(printed monthly).

TRIBAL CENTER

Main line: 360-273-5911

Address: 420 Howanut Road

Oakville, WA 98568

Office: 360-709-1726

Fax: 360-273-5914

It’s cleanup season on reservation

Spring Cleanup is an annual event on the

Chehalis Reservation as well as across the

nation.

It offers the perfect opportunity to

freshen up your yard and home that has

been shuttered up all winter.

The Chehalis Tribe provides muchneeded support in handling this big job

that one person can’t do alone. The tribe

hires laborers to assist tribal members in

tackling spring tasks head-on. It’s a twoweek window of assistance to take care of

tasks that pile up during winter.

Early in April, homeowners were told

about the event and asked if they needed

help finishing tasks. Elders homes were

in brief

Earthquake hazards discussed

NEWSLETTER STAFF

All residents and Chehalis tribal community

members are invited to hear a presentation on

earthquake hazards from 3:30-4:30 p.m. May 30

in the Community Center gathering room.

Tim Walsh, Assistant State Geologist for

Washington Geological Survey Department

of Natural Resources, will discuss the three

different kinds of earthquakes the Chehalis

Reservation region is subject to:

n Cascadia subduction zone, last time on

Jan. 26, 1700

n Deep (Benioff Zone), such as the 2001

Nisqually Quake

n Crustal, or shallow quakes, like those that

occur within the Mt. St. Helens Zone

Hear about other hazards such as landslides,

liquefaction, ground cracking and tsunamis.

Refreshments will be provided.

Fred Shortman, Audra J. Hill and

the Information Technology Team

American Legion meeting moves

CHEHALIS TRIBE’S

VISION STATEMENT

To be a thriving, self-sufficient,

sovereign people, honoring our

past and serving current and

future generations.

BUSINESS COMMITTEE

Don Secena, Chairman

Jessie Goddard, Vice Chairman

Shoni Pannkuk, Treasurer

David Burnett, Secretary

Leroy Boyd Sr.,

Fifth Council Member

served first. Laborers provided the muscle

to mow lawns and complete landscaping

chores.

The cleanup crew was seen buzzing

around in the little Kubota vehicles and

pick-up trucks that were assigned for this

monumental task. They were provided

with safety gear and proper instructions on

lifting techniques. It was awesome, and the

Tribe continues to provide this service to

keep our reservation clean.

This allows everyone to enjoy the beauty

of spring! Many people were very grateful

for the assistance and wish to offer a

gracious thanks to the cleanup crew and the

Chehalis Tribe!

Starting Aug. 2 the recently renamed

American Legion Cpl. Christopher J. Nelson

Post 49 will meet in the back kitchen area of

The Swede Hall at 18543 Albany St. in Rochester

on the first Wednesday of every month (except

July).

The social hour and meal are at 6 p.m. (free,

but donations are appreciated) and the meeting

starts at 7.

Veterans and local community members are

always welcome. Our social and meeting are

open to public.

USDA Food Program

To sign up for the USDA Food Distribution

Program, call the South Puget Intertribal

Planning Agency Food Distribution Warehouse

at 360-438-4216 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday

through Friday.

Tribal community members can get an

application from Debra Shortman at the

Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center.

The next distribution dates are June 8

and July 18. Pickup is at the Chehalis Tribal

Community Center from 9:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

HEALTH/WELLNESS

Seeking donations for 10th Cancer Walk

Contributed by Orinda S. Goddard,

Cancer Walk Coordinator

The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis

Reservation’s 10th annual Cancer Walk is

May 28 during Chehalis Tribal Days.

We are very excited about the increase in

participation and the continued growth!

Last year, we had more than 305 registered

participants with a combined total of more

than 600 miles walked for cancer awareness.

At least 25 different tribes and local

community members were represented.

I would like to ask for donations for our

Cancer Walk Event Door Prize Raffle as

well as items we can use for your company/

organization/program advertisement to

WANT TO HELP?

The 10th annual Cancer Walk

“We Walk as One!” starts at 1

p.m. May 28 at the Legends Field

Complex. For more information or

to donate, please sall Orinda S. Goddard,

Cancer Walk Coordinator, at 360-709-1735.

hand out with our Cancer Walk items. In the

past, we have always given out T-shirts to all

participants, toddler size on up to 4X.

Your contributions, time and donations are

greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Teach your toddler smart eating

Offer the same foods for

everyone: Don’t be a shortorder cook, making a different

meal for your child. Your child

will be hungry for the next meal

or snack if they decide not to

eat.

Allow your toddler to help

with meals: Give them

small jobs to do such as tearing

lettuce, placing things in the

trash and wiping the table. For

ideas, go to choosemyplate.gov

and search for “kitchen helpers.”

Let your kids be “produce

pickers”: Let them pick

out vegetables and fruits at the

store. Don’t buy any foods or

beverages you don’t want your

child to eat.

Offer choices: Rather than

ask your child if he or she

wants broccoli for dinner, ask

which vegetable he or she would

like for dinner, broccoli or

cauliflower?

Keep calm if they tantrum:

And don’t bribe or force

your child to eat certain foods

or clean his or her plate. This

might only ignite – or reinforce

– a power struggle over food.

Set a good example: If

you eat a variety of healthy

foods, your child is more likely

to do the same. Your child wants

DR. BEHRE

FOOT CLINIC

1-4 p.m. May 25, 8

a.m.-noon June 13,

1-4:30 p.m. June 27:

The Chehalis Tribal

Wellness Center has

a podiatrist available

for all foot care needs.

MONTHLY LUNCH

AND LEARN

Noon-1 p.m. May 24:

Dr. William Elton in

the PT Room of the

Wellness Center.

DIABETES

WELLNESS CLINIC

8 a.m.-4 p.m.

June 15: Patients

need labs, medicine

review, foot/

diabetes/physical

exams and a uric

acid blood test.

MONTHLY

COMMUNITY WALK

Noon June 15: Join

others for a fun

fitness walk. Starts

at the Chehalis Tribal

Wellness Center.

events

MAMMOGRAM

CLINIC

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

Leave a message at 360462-3224 for South Puget

Intertribal Planning Agency’s

Women, Infants and Children.

to copy you.

Pay attention to beverages:

Some children eat poorly

because they fill up with

beverages. Water is best

between meals. Recommended

maximum per day: milk, 16-24

ounces (2–3 cups); juice,

2–4 ounces (1/4 to 1/2 cup).

Don’t offer dessert as

a reward: Withholding

dessert sends a message that

dessert is the best food, which

might only increase your child’s

interest in sweets. You might

select one or two nights a week

as dessert nights and skip

dessert the rest of the week– or

redefine dessert as fruit, yogurt

or other healthy choices.

Sources: mayoclinic.org and

choosemyplate.gov

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

June 6: With Swedish

Women’s Wellness

Clinic. Call your

health care provider.

FOR MORE

INFORMATION

Call Diabetes

Licensed Practical

Nurse Sandra

Dickenson (360709-1660) or

Christina Hicks

(360-709-1741).

Alcohol Awareness Dinner promotes hope

Evening shares stories

of strength, courage

Contributed by Ranessa Goddard,

Prevention Outreach Specialist

The Alcohol Awareness

Dinner on April 25 was a

success with more than 50

attendees.

After a blessing, the

Vocational Rehabilitation

Program served a delicious

meal.

Many participants shared

their stories with humility and

courage.

These are examples of true

generosity, as so much healing

begins by hearing others and

their journey. Also, many

provided suggestions for

having more cultural events

because culture is prevention.

At Tsapowum, we could

not agree more with this

statement.

Another popular suggestion

was to hold more family

events with parents and their

children.

The plan is to keep this as

a regularly scheduled event,

in collaboration with other

departments when possible,

and have more community

activities based on alcohol and

drug prevention.

A goal of mine is to have

more sober events offered

through Tsapowum Chehalis

Tribal Behavioral Health, as

we have those through the

Traditional Plant Medicine

classes, Domestic Violence and

Chemical Dependency.

However, with some of the

programs offering confidential

support, we also want to focus

on more community-wide

activities.

Legal services available

Contributed by

Northwest Justice Project

Northwest Justice Project’s

Coordinated Legal Education

Assistance and Referral

program has new services

available for Native American

crime victims through the

CLEAR-CV-Native American

Program.

An NJP attorney can

provide advice, brief services

and referrals in civil (noncriminal) legal matters

stemming from the client’s

experience as a crime victim.

Examples of legal help

include:

n Family law matters

such as divorce, custody and

protection orders involving

domestic violence or sexual

assault, especially when the

case is in tribal court or the

client believes it should be in

tribal court; or when tribal

court orders are not enforced.

n Health matters including

denial of health care services

or assistance in obtaining

mental health services to deal

with victimization.

To find out whether the

CLEAR-CV-Native American

Program can help, contact

Jennifer Yogi at jennifery@

nwjustice.org or 206-4641519, ext. 0921.

n Housing problems such

as evictions or needing to

break a lease because of a

crime in the home.

n Economic security issues

such as medical bills, utility

access and other consumer

problems caused by an assault,

abuse or fraud.

n Other legal problems

resulting from being a victim

of crime.

If you are a Native

American crime victim seeking

legal assistance, ask a tribal

service provider for a referral.

Social services staff or tribal

advocates refer clients to the

CLEAR-CV-Native American

program by sending a referral

form.

I would like to thank Jake

Dickerson and his wife for

always being so willing to help.

I would also like to thank the

Vocational Rehabilitation

Program for providing a

delicious meal.

Most of all, I would like to

thank all of the people who

attended this event, especially

community members who

had the courage to share their

stories related to experience,

strength and hope on their

journey to wellness.

Please watch for future

events.

If you have questions,

comments or suggestions,

please feel free to contact me

at 360-709-1652.

Thank you, and I look

forward to seeing everyone

at more of the upcoming

events!

MONTHLY EVENT

The Alcohol Awareness

Dinner was a huge success

and received such a positive

community response that

our program has planned to

sponsor a monthly sobriety

dinner.

The next dinner has been

tentatively scheduled for

5 p.m. May 22 at the

Community Center. The

theme is family support.

First aid kits will be given to

every person who attends.

Raffle prizes will be handed

out for fitness, health and

other items. Everyone is

invited to enjoy a night of

food, friends and sobriety!

WIC THROUGH SPIPA

Checks to buy food, health education,

breastfeeding help, services referral

NEXT DATE: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 1

at the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center

WIC SERVICES ELIGIBILITY

n Getting food stamps/

basic foods

n Pregnant or have a

child under the age of 5

n Dad, grandparent,

foster family or other

caregiver of children

n Under the age of 5

n On Medicaid or TANF

CONTACT

Debbie

GardipeeReyes,

360-462-3227

or Patty Suskin,

360-462-3224

For Chehalis:

Debra

Shortman,

360-709-1689

Many working families are on

WIC. Is your income within

the following guidelines?

People

in your

house

Maximum

annual

income

Maximum

monthly

income

$29,471

$37,167

$44,863

$52,559

$2,456

$3,098

$3,739

$4,380

Practice bicycle safety

Contributed by Chehalis

Tribal Law Enforcement

and Officer Mike McNair

There are so many great

reasons to ride your bike.

It offers fun, freedom and

exercise, and it’s good for the

environment. We want kids

and families to ride their bikes

as much as possible. Here are

a few tips to stay safe while

you do so:

n Wear a properly fitted

helmet: This is the best way

to prevent head injuries and

death. Properly fitted helmets

can reduce the risk of head

injuries by at least 45 percent.

Unfortunately, less than half

of children 14 and younger

usually wear a bike helmet.

n Ride on the sidewalk

when you can: If not, ride in

the same direction as traffic as

far on the right-hand side as

possible.

n Use hand signals and

follow the rules of the road:

Be predictable by making sure

you ride in a straight line and

don’t swerve between cars.

n Wear bright colors and

use lights: This is especially

important when riding at

night and in the morning.

Reflectors on your clothes and

The Constitution Committee meets

the second (noon) and fourth Monday

(5 p.m.) of each month in the Business

Committee Room. Meetings are

open to all Chehalis tribal members.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Virginia Canales

Helen Sanders

Farley Youckton

Dianna Pickernell

Rachelle Wells

Christ Ortivez (alt.)

GET FIT FOR FREE

LEARN MORE

For additional information

about how to stay safe

on your bicycle, go to

safekids.org.

bike will help you be seen.

n Ride with your children:

Stick together until you are

comfortable that your kids are

ready to ride on their own.

Dental help for older adults

Older adults need to know

about their oral health as they

age. Brushing teeth twice a day

and dental visits can become

increasingly challenging for

adults as they age, which is

problematic because dental

decay, gum disease and oral

cancer are common later in

life.

People think cavities are

just for kids, but older adults

have as much or more tooth

decay as young kids. Older

adults need to know several

things:

n Research suggests there

is an association between oral

health and heart disease.

n Avoiding dry mouth is

important.

n A fluoride toothpaste and

MEETING NOTICE

COME SEE US

Dr. William Elton at the

Chehalis Tribal Dental Clinic

can answer any questions

and supply what older adults

should be aware of to protect

their teeth. Call 360-7091659 for an appointment.

rinse can help protect teeth.

n Regular dental visits can

help detect any issues early.

n An electric toothbrush

can be a huge help to seniors

who find brushing teeth

challenging because of health

issues such as osteoporosis

and arthritis.

TRAINER RIKKI SUTTERLICT is

offering group strength training and

conditioning classes Monday-Friday

n 6-7 a.m., 7-8 a.m., 3-4 p.m.,

4-5 p.m., 5-6 p.m. at the Community

Center gym

n 11:15-11:45 a.m. at the Elders

Center (elders only)

n 12-1:30 p.m. open gym

Contact Rikki at 360-464-0664

The Youth Center planned an entire week of exciting outings for children during spring break, including a trip to Chehalis Tribal Fisheries.

FUN

From page 1

to race up and slide down.

When you want to make sure

youth get their energy out, this

is the place to take them. Tony

and the chaperones treated

kids to a pizza dinner and a

park trip afterward.

ON A ROLL: Everyone

traveled to Centralia’s

Fairway Lanes on April

4 to enjoy the game

of skill and concentration.

The youth center provided

french fries and drinks.

Bumpers were added for

younger players while

more experienced bowlers

demonstrated their skills

without them. Players kept

score, but it wasn’t about

winning or losing – the focus

was on improving and having

fun. Boy, did they work up

an appetite! Afterward, the

children were taken to Dairy

Queen for a special treat.

BASKETBALL SILLINESS:

Tony and his staff invited

the Fabulous Harlem

Crowns Basketball

Team to put on a great show

for everyone on April 5 at the

Chehalis Community Center

gym. Players entertained youth

and community members

of all ages with impressive

basketball skills and comic

routines. Players shared stories

to encourage children to stay

strong to achieve their dreams.

The second

stop on the

week of fun

was Fairway

Lanes in

Centralia for

a chance for

kids to test

their bowling

and claw

arcade game

skills.

The Harlem Crowns’ comic

routine netted huge laughs

from the audience. It was a

memorable night full of humor,

basketball and family time.

FISH ON: There’s no

better way to spend the

day than to go fishing.

Elders, adults and

children enjoyed time together

with Chehalis Tribal Fisheries

down at the pond on April 6.

The weather was overcast

and sprinkled a little in the

morning, but that didn’t deter

folks from joining in.

Many selected and gathered

in their lucky location to try to

catch the big one. Children’s

voices carried across the water

as they yelled, “Fish on!” when

they reeled in good-sized

catches. For some of the youth,

this was the first time they

had ever gone fishing. Adults

spent time teaching them how

to bait their hook, the art of

casting, having patience and

yelling loudly and proudly

when they hooked a fish.

Lunch was served to satisfy

everyone’s appetite. Steelhead

was cooked by the fisheries

staff. Many of the foods and

deserts were donated by the

community. After the food was

blessed, elders were invited

to come up and get a dish.

Then the children lined up for

a delicious meal of Chehalisstyle fish on a stick, potato

salad, baked beans and Ritz

crackers.

FEEL-GOOD FILMS: On

the last day of spring

break, Youth Center

children went to the

movies in Yelm. It was the

day of the spring storm with

winds howling and knocking

out power in the area. Staff,

children and chaperones all

traveled together to Yelm

Cinemas. Some chose to

watch “Boss Baby” and others

checked out “Power Rangers.”

The Youth Center bought

snacks and popcorn for the

kids.

They didn’t experience any

power outages from the storm

and were able to travel back

home safely. The children were

excited to share the adventure

with their parents.

What a wonderful week of

playing, learning and growing

together!

FAMILY

Harlem Crowns

score big laughs

Team delivers comedy,

skills, positive message

The Fabulous Harlem

Crowns Basketball Team

put on quite a show for

community members on

April 5 at the Chehalis

Community Center gym.

The Chehalis Stars

volunteered to be part of the

entertainment with special

guest referee Jason Dickerson.

Little did they know what

they were getting into when

it comes to the challenge of

playing basketball against the

Harlem Crowns. It is always a

special night of laughter and

entertainment. There was a

raffle throughout the evening

for lucky folks to win prizes.

The Harlem Crowns team

features players from the inner

city. They demonstrated their

skills with thunderous dunks,

impressive dribbling and

polished passing. Players refer

to their style as clownball, in

which they showcase set gags

and comic routines. They are

masters of ad lib and take

advantage of every situation.

Pursuit of dreams

During half-time, players

shared stories about how they

stay clean and sober through

Youth Center

Director

Tony Medina

helped bring

celebrity

players to the

Community

Center to

entertain and

also share

their message

of staying

strong in the

face of life’s

challenges.

sports. They told the audience

how basketball led them out

of their city life. It wasn’t easy

with the influences of gangs,

violence, alcohol and drugs

that could have pushed them

down the wrong path. Players

said it was a choice to rise

above the challenges.

Basketball isn’t the only

way out. It’s just a sport they

love, and it worked for them.

Players encouraged children

and adults to pursue whatever

they love to do, whether it is

music, art, native dance, etc.

You just have to discipline

yourself to do the things

required by your body to stay

in shape. That’s where a sharp

mind and strong principles are

needed to achieve your dream.

Back to the game

Even though the Chehalis

Stars didn’t win, it was a great

evening. The Harlem Crowns

continued their comic routine,

which brought fits of laughter

from the audience.

Thank you Tony Medina

for inviting the Fabulous

Harlem Crowns Basketball

Team. Also thanks to those

who volunteered their time.

It is greatly appreciated. It

definitely was a perfect family

night filled with laughter and

quality time together.

Left: A

member of

the Fabulous

Harlem

Crowns

Basketball

Team

autographs

a basketball.

Below: The

Chehalis

Stars played

against the

visiting team.

Sweet

surprises

at Early

Learning

READY, SET, GO! It’s adorable mayhem as children race to find treats during the annual Easter Egg Hunt.

Early Learning has

been buzzing with

activity this spring!

Our students enjoyed

Spring Break from April

3-6, and we celebrated

the season with a Spring

Festival on April 11.

Families joined us for

dinner, face painting,

pictures, a raffle, games

and art activities.

While children

played, adults stuffed

Easter eggs for

classroom egg hunts.

Thank you to all of

the people who donated

candy and items for the

egg hunts and parties on

April 17.

The children had a

terrific time and were

visited by the Easter

Bunny!

Thank you to Jacinda

Medina for taking

the time to wear the

costume and visit all of

the classrooms.

Graduation

fundraising

Children dyed eggs at the Youth Center to prepare for the festivities.

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traded in for wonderful Easter baskets provided

the Youth Center.

Youth Center Director Tony Medina asked all

of the children to line up in their age brackets.

The youngest hunters were allowed to begin first

followed by older kids. It was organized chaos

as the youth were released to track down hidden

treasure. Kids were seen scampering all over the

field and made short work of the egg hunt.

Afterward, the youth were invited to take a

photo with the Easter Bunny. Their eyes shined

brightly as they waited for a turn. They each

received an extra prize of a chocolate bunny and a

bag of goodies. Families also had the opportunity

take a family photo.

Thank you to Tony and your dedicated staff.

This special occasion always brings out big smiles.

Parents of this year’s

graduates have been

busy raising money

for the graduation

ceremony and to

purchase gifts for the

children.

They are doing such

an awesome job, and

we’d like to thank them

for all of their hard

work!

Field trips

Kids took pictures with the Easter Bunny and

received an additional goody bag.

The Satsop River

room in Head Start is

planning a zoo field trip

for May.

If you have any

ideas for field trips or

would like to assist in

planning, please contact

our teaching staff.

Award encourages

native arts growth

The Native Arts and

Cultures Foundation has

awarded its first Mentor Artist

Fellowship to 12 artists in

three regions of the United

States: the Pacific Northwest,

Southwest and Upper Midwest.

Awardees reside in Alaska,

Arizona, Minnesota, New

Mexico, Oregon, Washington

and Wisconsin. Beginning in

July, each artist will mentor an

emerging American Indian or

Alaska Native artist apprentice

for one year.

The 2017 awardees were

selected from an open call for

applications that was issued

last October to American

Indian and Alaska Native

artists. Applications were

reviewed from more than 100

submissions by a panel of art

peers and professionals.

In accordance with

fellowship guidelines, the

awardees are accomplished

native artists of 10 years or