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Program

News

Support Group Created to

Assist in Achieving Goals of

Getting Healthy

Do you have goals of getting healthy?

Eating differently? Getting into an exercise

routine? This new support group might be

just what you are looking for. Participants

will learn and share from each other as they

establish lifelong healthy habits.

Starting on November 10th, we will meet

on Thursday evenings from 5:30 – 6:30

pm in the Clinic PT room. All Community

Members are welcome.

For more information contact Cindy

Beck at 709-1810 or cbeck@chehalistribe.

org.

Program Changes Offers

Services for Elders

Greetings from Mary Secena! I apologize

for not getting this out sooner, but, I have a

NEW job title now. Yes, after 30 some years

at the front desk. I am now working for the

Community Outreach Program.

FREE

CHEHALIS

TRIBAL

NEWSLETTER

Events and Staff

Profiles on Page 3:

 “People of the Sands” 

 10th Annual Veterans Recognition

Dinner at the Lucky Eagle Casino

 Staff Profile: Jessica Mahon

 Chehalis Tribe host 12th Annual

SPIPA Art Auction

Youth Activities and Page 2

 Tribal youth enjoy the Schiller Family Farm picking out

a pumpkin and other fun activities that were offered

 Tips on Winter Driving

 Chehalis Tribe Receives Grant for Healthier Living

The Nightmare From Wall Street

Made It’s Appearance at the

Haunted House

By Fred Shortman, Editor

Community Outreach Services Offers:

„„Monday thru Friday: 8:00 AM to 12:00

Noon. Transport Elders to doctor’s

appointment (Centralia, Olympia Area)mornings only. On Thursdays I am

available 8:00 till 2:00, because there is

no lunch delivery that day.

„„12:30 - 1:30 PM deliver Elders lunches.

„„2:30 PM Pick-up medicines at Safeway

for the Clinic.

Elders if your need a ride to an

appointment I’m available in the mornings

only. Please give me a call at 360-709-1758

to be put on my schedule. Please leave a

short detail message.

Also Patti Walker, Lynn Hohestel and I

will be doing home visits. Questionnaires

can be filled out for the Diabetes Program.

But please feel free to stop on by the

Clinic, because I am still here, but in a

different Department.

Dental Clinic Has Electric

Tooth Brush Available for

Community Members

The dental clinic has Oral B Triumph

electric toothbrush available for $82.00 and

for a limited time Oral B is offering a $40.00

mail in rebate that ends on December 31.

Retail price of this brush is $160.00. We

also have the brand new Sonicare Diamond

Clean toothbrush available for $66.00 retail

price for this brush is $200.00.

For more information please contact

Kristi Burke at the dental clinic or call 360709-1875.

Network Offering

Confidential Services to

Victims of Crime

The Crime Victims Advocacy Network

offers free and confidential services to

victims of crime. For additional information

or assistance, please call an advocate at

360-528-1179, or 24 hours a day, 1-866-7112826. You can also visit us at www.cvan11.

org.

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Guest Speaker

Helen Thayer

Inspires Tribal

Community

Youth were seen laughing after going through the Chehalis Tribe’s haunted

house for those who dared to enter, sharing what scared them the most.

By Dianne Devlin, Cultural Coordinator

This was the second year of the now famous

“Scary Haunted House” hosted by the

Tribe’s Events Coordinator, Cheryl Starr and

her dedicated crew of workers. Last year

was such a hit there was no doubt it would

be done again this year. It was great fun for

those who threw themselves in the making

the Haunted House. Bringing excitement for

those who dared to enter the Chehalis Tribal

Haunted House as it snaked throughout

the Community Center’s gym. This year

the Haunted House was almost twice as

big as last year. The crew had learned from

the trials and errors of last year and where

better prepared to work their magic to create

true terror in this years’ haunted house.

Volunteer spooks where placed throughout

the Haunted House jumping out and scaring

all who entered. You would think after going

through 5 times I would not be scared. But

Nooooo! They got me every time. I can not

divulge the magic secrets of what went into

the making of the Haunted House upon pain

of death. Simply put, if I tell the classified

information of their magic tricks I will not

be working on next year’s haunted house,

I will be turned into a fixture in the next

haunted house. Hehehehe! Children and

adults were equally heard screaming and

running in terror. As the adrenaline wore

off they gathered and laughed about how

they got away, or what scared them the most

inside the haunted house. The community

turnout was fantastic.

Part of the Haunted House Tradition has

come to include a Halloween lunch where

See Haunted House, page 4

On Wednesday October 25 the Community

Center hosted the Men’s Wellness sponsored

by the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center. The

theme was Living Life without Limits with

guest speaker Helen Thayer, a best selling

author, international speaker, National

Geographic Explorer, gifted story teller and

motivator. Also a traditional salmon dinner

was provided with fish donated by Don

Secena.

Helen Thayer shared her first experience

in mountain climbing with her parents at the

early age of 9. She was allowed to go, but

had to carry her own load. She admits she

was really tired, but somehow managed to

keep going. What an exhilarating experience

when she finally made it to the top of the

mountain. After that she was hooked going

to the extreme to make it happen; achieve

your ultimate success. If you are passionate

about something, set your goals. Plan and

practice before setting off on your trip to

achieve success.

POLAR DREAM: ACHIEVING YOUR

HIGHEST GOAL -- Imagine trekking

hundreds of miles across a perilous, frozen

world with all of your life-support, food and

shelter on a sled that you must pull over the

rugged terrain while making slow measured

steps on skis.

Helen made history at age 50 when she

became the first woman to travel alone to

any of the world’s Poles as she walked to

the magnetic North Pole. She shared her

dramatic and inspiring story of her struggle

See Men’s Wellness, page 4

Rez-opoly Provides Community With a Healthy

Fun Filled Evening

On Thursday, October 20 Tsapowum

health earning extra raffle tickets to win

missing child. In total they fingerprinted/

Behavioral Health hosted a Rez-opoly

prizes. Law Enforcement personnel

photographed 41 children and 3 adults

family night. The turn-out was huge as

provided the “Safe Children” registration

for emergency identification purposes.

families came out to see what this was all

program in case of an abduction or a

Manned display tables had information on

about. It was a unique approach in suicide

See Rez-opoly, page 4

prevention and learning what the programs

have to offer, and teach and meet the staff

from the sponsoring programs.

The event started in the Gathering Room

with Elaine McCloud, Heritage Coordinator

asking questions about the history of

the Chehalis Tribe. Trudy Marcellay

then presented people with a memory

bundle necklace, made from cedar, and

explained this would assist participants in

remembering the occasion and what they

learned. Charlene Abrahamson, Behavioral

Health Director opened, welcoming

everyone to the event, noting that the

foundation of the community is very strong

and that everyone can be a partner in suicide

prevention, domestic violence prevention

and either accessing, or prompting family

and friends, to get support from Chemical

Dependency services.

Sheryl Spahr, Mental Health Counselor,

The Shawn Ortivez and his family signed in at the beginning of the Rez-opoly

was at the wheel of chance, which gave

everyone an opportunity to answer questions night. Elaine McCloud, Heritage Coordinator then had each member answer a

regarding domestic violence and behavioral question on what they knew about the Chehalis Tribal history.

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Youth Activities Provide a Fun Filled Day at the Pumpkin Patch

loaded up. It was a lot of fun for all. Some

of the children in the Halloween spirit were

overheard talking about how they were

planning to carve something scary on their

pumpkins for Halloween.

Afterwards, Tony Medina treated

everyone a favorite treat. Pizza! Where they

enjoy each others company, a meal, and to

warm up.

Youth were seen picking out their pumpkins that took their fancy. Some youth were seen taking a photo with the

pumpkin cut outs that Schiller Family Farm provided throughout the pumpkin patch.

By Fred Shortman, Editor

October is the time for pumpkins, cider,

caramel apples and some spooky fun on the

farm. On Saturday, October 22 the Youth

Center took a group of youth to the Schiller

Family Farm in Olympia. No better way

to spend the day with your child to select

that special pumpkin to be carved. These

gourds have been an annual tradition for the

Halloween season for decades.

It was cool moist afternoon as everyone

arrived. Tony Medina had everyone gather

up and before he sent them off to select their

pumpkins he said, “Pick any pumpkin, but

only as big as you can carry! Meet back here

with your pumpkin and mark it with your

name.” Youth and parents were off into the

pumpkin patch, laughing and pushing as

they went from pumpkin to pumpkin. Some

went for the larger ones, some went for the

ones with warts, picking the one that took

their fancy. There were more fun activities

there too! Children were seen enjoying the

some of the other fun activities from the

round-up railway cow train, farm animal

petting zoo, hay maze, and pony rides.

A special treat to relax was the hay ride.

It was a short jaunt around the pumpkin

patch. Volunteers who remained weighed

up all the pumpkins and when everyone

returned the youth and pumpkins were

Youth were seen carrying their

pumpkins to be weighed. Pictured (LR) are Ashton Boyd, Jasmine Venuelas,

and Alexander Shortman.

Winter Weather Safety Tips on How Tribe Awarded Grant to Create

To Drive on Black Ice: Techniques to Healthier Living for Communities

Protect You and Your Family While

Driving on Ice and Snow

By Victoria Miller–Howtodothings.com

Winter driving conditions can be tricky for

even the most experienced drivers. While

a snow-covered road can be an obvious

driving hazard, a road that just looks wet can

also be deceivingly slippery.

Black ice is a dangerous wintertime

hazard because the icy road may not

always be visible to the driver. Indeed,

melted snow or ice that refreezes may

still look deceivingly like a dry road.

And temperatures don’t have to be below

freezing for black ice to develop. Black

ice can occur if temperatures are near the

freezing mark--or even a few degrees above

it.

While a shiny road surface indicates an

obviously wet or icy road, a road covered

with black ice will look a little different.

Keep an eye out for pavement that is slightly

darker and a little duller looking than the

rest of the road surface-- this may indicate

that black ice is present. Because black ice is

so tricky to detect, a driver may not realize

there is an icy road surface until his car

begins to slide. Here are some winter driving

safety tips on how to drive on black ice:

1. As soon as your car begins to slide on

black ice, take your foot off the gas pedal.

In fact, the last thing you want to do is give

your car more gas. It is very important to

slow down when you are driving on black

ice or in any other winter road conditions.

2. Don’t slam the brakes. While it may be

a natural instinct to slam on your brakes, this

will only cause your car to lose control and

slide even more. Tap the brake pedal lightly

instead of pushing down hard on it.

3. Look for trouble spots ahead. If you

have an idea that there may be black ice

ahead (if you see cars ahead of you sliding,

for example), downshift to a lower gear

before you come onto the black ice. The

lower gear will force you to drive more

slowly and it will give you better control of

your car.

4. If your car does begin to skid on the ice,

turn the wheel in the direction of the skid.

This should help to steer your car back on

the right track.

5. Leave plenty of space between your

car and the other cars on the road. When

driving on black ice road conditions, stay

well behind the car in front of you (at least

a couple of hundred feet)--this is definitely

not the time to tailgate. Even if you feel

confident that you know how to drive safely

on black ice, that doesn’t mean the driver in

front of you does. Be prepared in case other

cars start to slide.

Recently the Centers for Disease Control

(CDC) approved funding to the Chehalis

Tribe for a Community Transformation

Grant. Chehalis was 1 of 7 Tribes in the

Nation to receive this grant. The service

area for this project is the Chehalis Tribal

Community and the City of Oakville. The

focus of this grant is to help these two

communities take steps toward making

healthy communities. Communities can

transform themselves in ways that will

make a large difference in the ways their

members live, work, play and go to school.

The overall goal is to make healthier living

easier in our communities.

This Community Transformation Grant

(CTG) will help the Chehalis Tribe and the

City of Oakville determine what is needed

6. Don’t think you’re invincible just

because you drive a truck or a big sports

utility vehicle. While 4-wheel drive vehicles

are great for driving in heavy snow, you’re

on your own when it comes to driving on

black ice. In fact, 4-wheel drive vehicles

have no advantage over regular cars when

it comes to driving on black ice, so be sure

to take the necessary safety precautions no

matter what type of vehicle you are driving.

7. Other winter driving tips, techniques

and precautions:

„„Drive with your low beam headlights on

even if it is daytime. This will make your

vehicle more visible to the other cars on

the road.

„„Make sure your tire tread is in good

condition as part of your basic car

maintenance routine. Worn tires will

make it much more difficult for you to

drive on black ice. Make sure there is

plenty of traction between your tires and

the road surface.

„„Black ice is most commonly found on

roads that run around bodies of water

(such as lake and rivers), in tunnels

and in shady or rural areas. Bridges and

overpasses are also common spots for

black ice to form. Use extra caution on

bridges and overpasses, where the road

surface freezes more quickly. Even if you

have been cruising down the highway

with no problem, an overpass or bridge

can be unexpectedly icy.

„„Be sure to wear your seat belt. Winter

driving is always unpredictable so be

prepared for the unexpected and keep

yourself safe from accidents!

Chehalis

Tribal

Newsletter

420 Howanut Road

Oakville, WA 98568

Tribal Center (360) 273-5911

(360) 709-1726 (office)

(360) 273-5914 (fax)

Fshortman@chehalistribe.org

Articles and opinions expressed in this

publication are not necessarily the opinions

of this publication or the Chehalis Tribal

Business Committee.

to improve the health status of community

members. Possibilities include improving

access to fresh healthy food, more walking

and hiking trails, and reducing exposure to

second-hand smoke.

An evaluation of current policies,

facilities and community activities

that encourage healthy living will be

performed. The CTG will help build on

these healthy assets providing opportunities

for community members to live healthier.

Currently, diseases such as heart disease,

cancer, stroke, and diabetes take their toll

on our communities. These diseases shorten

lives; most are caused by tobacco use,

obesity, poor diet and physical inactivity.

The Community Transformation Grant is an

opportunity to transform our communities

into places that

encourage healthier

living and provide

healthier options for

all people.

Tribal Officials

accept the grant

award to assist

in creating

healthier living for

our community.

Pictured (L-R)

are Stephanie

Pickernell, Pat

Odiorne, Don

Secena, Cindy

Gamble.

Business Committee

David Burnett, Chairman

Don Secena, Vice Chairman

Stephanie Pickernell, Treasurer

Cheryle Starr, Secretary

Dan Gleason, Sr., 5th Council Member

Chehalis Tribal Newsletter Staff:

Fred Shortman, Communications

Coordinator.

Chehalis Tribe Vision Statement

To be a Thriving, Self-sufficient, Sovereign

People. Honoring our past and serving

current and Future Generations.

The Chehalis Tribal Newsletter encourages

tribal members to submit letters, articles,

photographs, and drawings to be considered

for publication. These are subject to editing.

Contributing writers, artists, and

photographers include Chehalis tribal

community members and staff.

Submission deadline: 6th of each month

Printed: Each month

The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis

Reservation...

“People of the Sand”

Tribe Honors our American Armed Forces Veterans at the Lucky Eagle Casino

Every year volunteers assist in making this annual event a huge success.

They spent many hours decorating the room, helping out where they are

needed.

By Fred Shortman, Editor

Friday, November 11 the Lucky Eagle

hosted the Chehalis Tribe’s 10th Annual

Veterans Appreciation Day. It was a well

attended and honorable day for all those

that came to this annual event to honor all

veterans who served in American Armed

Forces. The veteran’s committee and

their volunteers did an outstanding job in

preparation for this year’s event

Gary Schneider, Master of Ceremonies

did an outstanding job, keeping the

activities for the night moving along

throughout the evening. The pledge of

allegiance was performed by our Chehalis

Tribal Princesses: Deidra Hawkes, Dede

Adams, and Payton Simmons. David

Burnett opened the ceremonies with an

inspiration speech. .

Jesse Goddard blessed the food. The

delicious salmon dinner was cooked at

our tribal fish pit crew and the Lucky

Eagle line cooks did another outstanding

job preparing other dishes. The beautiful

cakes were made to represent each

individual armed forces.

The Olympia Highlanders entertained

the audience by playing their bagpipes

during the dinner on stage.

The patriotic speakers gave a

inspiration speech to honor all veterans

for those who did come home, and for

those that gave the ultimate sacrifice of

their lives for this great country: Curtis

Dupuis, Tribal Elder and 5th Special

Forces. SPC Antonio Mendez, US Army,

Michael W. McMunn, Sergeant First

Class, Jim Martinson, Vietnam Veteran.

Crediting each and every veteran that

without their commitments and sacrifices

they would not be able to be here today

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to talk about it. That every

veteran can stand up now and

be acknowledged for their

sacrifices for each and every

war or conflict the armed

forces they served in. Each

speaker and veteran received a

roar of applause as they stood

up and were recognized.

The Veteran’s committee

recognized and each speaker

received an embroidered

jacket. They also recognized

the oldest veteran, longest

Leslie Moore II, World War II veteran received

serving veteran, and youngest a jacket in recognition as the oldest surviving

serving veteran.

veteran at the Veteran Appreciation Day

There was two raffles

dinner. He’s is 95 years young.

during the dinner and all the

money raised was donated

pit crew, and Lucky Eagle line cooks.

to the Wounded Warriors Organization.

Thanks to the following for their

This organization takes veterans on

Donations: Lucy Eagle Casino, SARE

fishing trips and other activities.

Electric, Chehalis Tribe, Travers Electric,

It made all of us proud to be theri to

Jay May, Coast Office, Tatt Time Tattoo

witness such an event. What a patriotic

Shop.

and special night for all the veterans in

appreciation as they were recognized.

Many Thanks from

Lori Tovrea, Nancy

Romero and Gloria

Jones

Chehalis Tribal

Youth, Chehalis

Tribal Princesses,

Marla Medina,

Correna Young,

Raven Johns,

John Grantham,

Merrill Goldstein,

Josh Terry Lindy

Waring, Kristina

Nielson and the fish

Patriotic speakers gave credit to each and every

veteran that served in our American Armed Forces.

Pictured (L-R) are Michael W. McMunn, Sergeant First

Class; Antonio Mendez, US Army; Curtis Dupuis, 5th

Special Forces; and Jim Matinson, Vietnam Veteran.

Law Enforcement Staff Profile: Jessica Mahon Tribal Building Receive New Signs

My name is Jessica Mahon. I am

originally from Idaho, but have lived in

Washington for 8 years. I enjoy many

outdoor activities such as hiking and

running.

I have worked with the public in

various settings for over 15 years. I

worked for another police department

for about a year before coming here. I’ve

successfully completed the State Police

Academy.

I am excited to be working for the

Chehalis Tribal Police Department and

look forward to serving this community.

Jessica Mahon

Police Officer

Chehalis Tribal Police Department

While traveling through out the reservation

classes are still offered at the Community

you’ll notice new signs that have been

Center on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:00

posted at our tribal buildings. Culbertson

PM. For more information you can contact

Signs have been awarded the contract to do

him at 360-709-1747 or email at Dpenn@

this important work. It enhances the tribal

chehalistribe.org.

grounds and allows visitors to

get to their destination with

tribal programs.

An added plus is the use

of the Chehalis language

written below each sign. If

you are struggling to pronoun

it, please contact Dan Penn,

Language Coordinator to

assist you. When you get

This is the new Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center

the basics and with a little

sign. New signs are being placed at the Tribal

practice, it’s not as difficult

buildings throughout the reservation.

as you may think. Language

The Chehalis Tribe Hosts the 2011 12th Annual SPIPA Native

Art Auction and Dinner at the Lucky Eagle Casino

By Fred Shortman, Editor

On Saturday, November 5 the Chehalis

Tribe Hosted the 12th Annual SPIPA

Art Auction at the Lucky Eagle Casino.

SPIPA works hard in maintaining their

motto of “Building Communities for the

Future.” They continue to commit to

deliver social, human and health service

by providing training and technical

services, resources, development and

planning to the five tribal communities

they service.

Seventy-five percent of the proceeds

from the art auction and dinner will be

invest into an Endowment Fund. The

remaining twenty-five percent will be

used to meet the immediate needs of the

five tribe’s youth and Elders programs.

There were about 250 people who

came out to bid on the beautiful and

stunning artwork that was donated by

local artists. There were challenges to

get there with the Exit 88 being closed,

but it didn’t deter those that wanted

to come out to this annual Native art

auction and seafood dinner.

There were two types of bidding for

the items, either the silent auction or

the exciting live auction for 132 items

that were available this year. Volunteers

were seen displaying each individual

item throughout the floor and was also

available on the big screen for bidders to

see during the live auction. You could

hear across the speakers as each silent

bid tables were about to close. There

was a rush of bidders as they competed

to win their favorite item.

During the live auction was a

Raise Your Paddle in memory of Bob

Bojorcas. While on the SPIPA Board

of Directors, he took in troubled and

homeless Indian and non-Indian youth

and got them involved in co-curricular

and extra-curricular activities to keep

them out of trouble. He worked

very hard to assure that children at

the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe and

other Indian children would receive

presents during the Christmas holiday

season. SPIPA continues to raise funds

in his honor as he was called SPIPA’s

Indian Santa Clause. Dedicating

Bob’s commitment to the children and

continue with the work he began. All

donations will go into the “Bob Bojorcas

Children’s Christmas Fund” and used

to purchase Christmas presents for the

children of the five consortium Tribes.

There are many talented tribal artists

who donated to this auction. What an

exhilarating evening, witnessing artist

and weaver donated items being bid on

in the live auction. The auctioneer kept

things rolling and he laughed and joked

as his banter enticed bidders to compete

of this worthy cause. It wouldn’t be

against each other.

such a success without the help of the

The event Emcee was Elaine Miles,

volunteers and contributions making this

Cauyuse/Nez Perce from Northern

annual auction a huge success.

Exposure who entertained the audience

with her simple

but funny

comments. The

Entertainer Swil

Kanim, Lummi

Nation played

his violin during

dinner activities.

What a delicious

seafood dinner of

oysters, clams and

Chehalis cooked

salmon by Don

Secena and his

group of helpers.

When it

was over many

people were seen

leaving with

their beautiful

handmade items

that there winning

bid gave them. It

was a great night, During the “Live” Auction volunteers walk the floor

displaying some beautiful Native American artwork.

as the Chehalis

Picture here is Katie Ikerd holding auction item 116:

Tribe is always a

“Raven the Trickster” by Odin Linning, Tlingit.

strong supporter

4 Haunted House (continued from page 1)

Men’s Wellness (continued from page 1)

Youth were

seen racing

through the

dark and

sinister

haunted

house that

snaked

throughout

the

community

centers gym

floor. Not

knowing what

to expect

around the

next corner.

big success thanks to a lot of people who

the families gather with their kids dressed

from spooky to adorable. Door prizes where did the hard work behind the scene to make

something memorable for the kids of our

handed out to guest of all ages. Bags of

Tribal Community. Great job Cheryle!

goodies and a costume contest for various

age groups from babies to elders followed

Thanks from Cheryle Starr,

the lunch. Pumpkin Carving was added this

year, but you had to bring your pumpkin

Events Coordinator’

pre-carved.

The Culture Program’s contribution to

Thanks goes to Tony Medina, Marla

the Haunted House was a giant eight foot

Medina, Tony Olney, Phillip Youckton,

tall monster constructed from wood with

Tom Hayden, Derrick Youckton, Josh Terry,

an extended hand that looked like he was

Sonny Youckton, Carla Thomas, Jodie

grabbing you. The Monster display was

Smith, Dianne Devlin, Charlotte Lopez,

used for the Halloween “Photo Shoot at the

Dawn Boley, Sally Pikutark, Annie Jones,

Haunted House” the afternoon of the 29th of

Jeremy Fanning, Baby Gary Ortivez, Justin

October.

Youckton, Mr. & Mrs. Wilson, Evelyn Penn,

Jay Lyons, Scott Freeman, Ang Youckton,

Actually I got a lot of help in the making

Correna Young and all the ones that

of the photo display. Ray Secena’s staff

helped clean up after the party was greatly

helped rough cut the form of the monster

appreciated.

and assembled the 6 pieces that fit together

to form the outline of the monster

and his extended hand. The painted

features were aided by Elders, Sally

Pickutark and Evelyn Penn who

guided the hand of young artist as we

painted the details of the monsters

face and hand. Resident Artist and

Elder Sally Pickutark said, “You

know we need to name him.” As we

worked on him we came up with the

name Wall Street for “The Nightmare

from Wall Street”. We joked that

Wall Street looks like he is was

gobbling up the poor 99% (99% is a

term used by the occupiers of Wall

Street, meaning 99% of the people in

American are poor and 1% is rich).

Might be a little too political for

young minds, but the name stuck.

During the Saturday afternoon

Dawn Boley and Charlotte Lopez

helped me to document photos of

over 200 family members posing with

their “Trick or Treaters.” We printed

around 150 photos for guest who sign- Nightmare on Wall Street was added to

up to take a picture with Wall Street.

this years haunted house. Giving families

Each photo was placed in a card to

an opportunity to take a photo with this

mark the date and event.

scary ghoul. Pictured (L-R) are Dawn

The 2011 Haunted House was a

Boley and Dianne Devlin.

On Friday,

October 28th

Teachers

and parents

took the

Head Start

children

trick-ortreating

in their

Halloween

costumes.

They stocked

up on the

goodies

employees

had to offer.

Elders Christmas

Bazaar

Saturday, December 3

9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

At the Lucky Eagle Casino

Bingo Hall

There will be 80 vendors. Loads of good

food, Native crafts and many different

items to choose from. Come out and find

that special gift. Do all your Christmas

shopping in one place!!!

For more information, please contact

Nancy Romero at 360-480-2911.

Community Christmas

Party

Sunday, December 18

At the Lucky Eagle Casino

Doors Open at 11:00 AM

For Chehalis Tribal members and

community members of the Chehalis

Reservation.

Lunch begins at noon, Bingo and

Santa afterwards, raffles for the youth,

adults & Elders. Join in the fun and

games.

Helen Thayer is a

best selling author,

international speaker,

National Geographic

explorer, gifted story tell

and motivator. She can

inspire you to “Make it

happen -- Achieve your

ultimate success!”

to reach her goal through ice storms, over

unstable sea ice, and polar bears. How a

Inuit dog named Charlie saved her life from

these awesome but dangerous animals. It is

an inspirational story to inspire audiences

and to be motivated to reach for their own

goals and push their horizons to the limit.

She shared her powerful slide program

showing the beauty of the Polar Ice Cap, and

the polar bears that live there. Helen wrote

the best selling book “Polar Dream” (Simon

& Schuster, NewSage Press second edition)

about her historical journey.

Helen Thayer presentation was

educational, entertaining, and highly

motivating. Her narrative and on-location

photography was very powerful as she

shared her adventures first hand in regards

to her challenging goal to reach the northpole. Allowing the audience to comprehend

her struggle to survive, one is led to the

understanding of how problem solving

and overcoming obstacles, along with an

unshakable belief in the ability to reach a

goal, finally bring the reward of success.

Helen’s dynamic energy and positive

enthusiasm was very captivating, keeping

us on the edge of our seats, inspiring

people of all ages to look to higher levels

of achievement, plan for success and forge

ahead in the absolute belief that the goal will

be reached in business or in life. What Helen

shared helped us to realize our dreams, set

goals, and reach for the top and succeed. She

said, “I’ve been there and here’s how I did

it.”

This was more than just an “armchair

adventure” presentation, Helen motivated us

to believe we too have unlimited horizons.

Helen believes, “My journeys are like life

itself. We all have our North Poles and our

Gobi deserts, but we can all reach our goals

just as I did, one step at a time, never giving

up on ourselves. If we reach for the top

and believe we can do it, we can make our

dreams come true.”

Rez-opoly (continued from page 1)

Suicide Prevention

specific to Native

Americans and

Crime Victims

information, the

people at the tables

answered any

questions.

There were

many fun activities

and interactive

games as parents

played along-side

their children:

from interactive

computer dance

and sports games.

Children lined up

for air tattoos or

playing basketball,

Pacman, Frogger,

Dance Dance

Part of the Rez-opoly Sheryl Spahr asked Devin Boyd a

Revolution, and so

question about his knowledge about a program. It was

on.

one of the ways to earn a raffle ticket for the prizes.

Dianne

Devlin, Cultural

Coordinator and her sister Sally Pikutark

Luna, from Crime Victims spoke a bit about

were there to teach how to make dream

her program. Then Barb Sanders, Mental

catchers and fancy hair decorations.

Health Counselor, spoke about Suicide

There was an opportunity to get your

Prevention, the signs to look for, where to

photo taken with your friends in the photo

access help/provide initial interventions,

booth, with many displaying their dream

how to talk to someone showing signs of

catchers and hair decorations in their

suicidal thoughts and that telling someone

pictures.

else, if they were concerned, is a positive

As you walked around everyone was

step. She also covered the ABC’s of

seen smiling and laughing enjoying a great

Suicide Prevention that was included in the

evening as they munched on popcorn or

handouts. Several audience members had

nachos. Not many minded going to jail that

good questions, such as what are symptoms

night as they went to spin the wheel to get

of depression and tips like if someone is

out of jail.

giving away their valuable items. Then as

The Dinner was a delicious combination

the evening winded down the raffle tickets

of chicken and barbecue ribs. The dinner

winners were announced by Gail Hurst,

was blessed by Teresa Youckton. Felita

CDP and Dawn Boley, Domestic Violence

Prevention

Advocate, who

were the main

coordinators

of the night’s

events. Yes,

many agreed

it was a great

family event!

A popular

attraction

was to get

an airbrush

tattoo at the

Rez-opoly

event.

Correction from October 2011 Chehalis Tribal Newsletter:

Page 2: Chapter 6-Dealing with the 2000’s Family Edition a comprehensive guide with

dependable information for Parents/Teens. It is also important to know that suicide is not

a heroic act, even though sometime media images can make it seem so.

Page 3: Employees wear pink in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness. Caption:

Front row (L-R) are Janee Penn, Judy Jones, Debbie Shortman, Sylvia Cayenne, Maria

Delacruz Tawni Willis.