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

CHEHALIS

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

“People of the Sands”

TRIBAL NEWSLETTER

June 2012

Free

2012 Chehalis Tribal Days Memorial Baseball Tournament

Cemetery Clean Up:

family in the memory

The morning of Friday,

for one our Baseball

May 18 was when

Legends, Dale Klatush

Elders, community

Sr. who passed on before

members and employees

this tournament.

met at the Community

Salmon Pit: Volunteers

Center to prepare

were seen busy at the

for the Memorial

fish pit. Cooking our

Weekend. After a

delicious spring chinook,

prayer they moved

clam and oyster plates

out to their selected

and serving them up

Oakville Tomahawks, Lady Tomahawks and family members gather to honor in

location. The sound of

to awaiting customers.

loving memory of Tomahawk Legend: Dale Klatush, Sr.

mowers, weed eaters

Due to limited supply,

and conversations could

selection

for

our

royalty

again

drew

Tribal

Days.”

It

was

three

full

days

be heard throughout the

The salmon plates were available

a large number of community and

of baseball and softball played at

four different cemeteries. This

on Saturday only. Great Job

tribal members. Many participants our beloved Tomahawk Stadium.

honorable tradition has been going

everyone!

came dressed in their personalized

Mother Nature smiled down on

on for many, many moons for

those gone, but not forgotten. It’s a native regalia, giving their speeches the tournament with a sunny

on their family lineage and why

Saturday and a few overcast days

time to share good memories from

they

should

be

selected

to

represent

with a few sprinkles. There were

Elders who remembered the ones

the

Tribe.

Elders

listened

intently

a few injuries during the weekend,

who passed on and learn about

to each speech as they voted for the but overall it was a great gathering

their family trees, never deterring

four finalist to be our princesses.

to sit and visit with family rooting

from accomplishing their tasks. It

Congratulations

to

the

winners!

for your home team and watching

was a good day!

some “Good Ol’ Fashion Indian

Chehalis Tribal Memorial

Miss Tribal Days Pageant: On

Baseball!

Baseball Tournament: It was a

Wednesday, May 23 the Miss

There was a total of 20 teams

busy two weeks in preparation for

Chehalis Tribal Days Pageant was

that travelled to participate in this

the Memorial Weekend baseball

held at the Community Center.

tournament referred to as “Chehalis annual baseball tournament. Nine

Tony Medina and his staff annual

teams for the Men’s hardball, nine

teams for the Women’s Slow-pitch

and twelve Teams in the Coed

softball. Teams gave it their

Chehalis Tribal Days Princess

all as they competed for the

for 2012-2013. Pictured (L-R) are

championship jackets for each

Riley Smith, Payton Simmons,

Ashley Parkinson, and Brooke

division.

Allen

This tournament attracts

Youth Activities: Saturday and

native crafts, artwork and

Sunday you could hear the siren

food vendors; creating a family

blasting across tomahawk stadium.

atmosphere as they shopped,

Then came the thunder of little

took a break to eat, and visit with

feet as they hustled over to the

family and friends throughout the

basketball court to enjoy what

tournament.

Cemetery Clean-up Day is a time honored tradition in

Youth Center games and prizes.

preparation for the Memorial weekend. It’s great opportunity The Chehalis Tribal Days

All the youth came out a winner

to learn from Tribal Elders as they shared memories while

Memorial Baseball Tournament

that day.

working in the cemetery.

was dedicated by the Klatush

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Tribal Days continued from page 1....

When Monday came around for the

as many players were heard saying,

final day for those teams still in the

“We play all day!” They did too,

tournament. Many players were

as women were seen competing

tired, sore but still gave it their all.

in many games played that day in

At the softball field players gave it

both the women’s and co-ed softball

their all with grit and determination

tournament. It was a weekend

of comebacks as

all of the loser

bracket teams won

the championship.

Thanks to everyone

who made this

a successful

tournament ending

with a thundering

fireworks show

honored our

Tomahawks legends.

The Youth Center

had fun activities

for youth to

compete in

during the Tribal

Days weekend.

Tournament Summary

When the final game of the tournament ended, awards were handed out to

each division: 1st Place received championship jackets; 2nd Place received

hooded sweatshirts; 3rd Place received crew neck sweatshirts; 4th Place

received T-shirts; All-stars received duffle bags; Special awards for MVP;

Best Bat, Best Glove; and Best Catcher

Men’s Hardball

Darrin Jones, Sonny Youckton Tournament Director

Russ Baker, Scorekeeper

1st Place- Little Boston Pistols

2nd Place-Little Boston

Cheryle Starr, Tournament Director

Carla Thomas, Dianne Pickernell, Scorekeepers

1st Place-Natives

2nd Place- Taholah Stars

3rd Place-Muckleshoot

4th Place-Cal Horizon

The Natives won the women’s slow pitch championship.

Battling back from the losers bracket and defeating the

Taholah in the championship game.

Coed Slow Pitch Softball

Cheryle Starr, Tournament Director

Carla Thomas, Scorekeeper

1st Place-Taholah Stars

2nd Place-Cups & Cleavage

3rd Place- Muckleshoot

4th Place-Skokomish

3rd Place-Rebels

4th Place-Tomahawks

Little Boston Pistols from Port Gamble S’Klallam won the men’s

hardball championship jackets. Coming through the losers

bracket defeating the Little Boston Pistols in two games.

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Women’s Slow Pitch Softball

The Taholah Stars won the Co-ed slow pitch championship.

Battling back from the losers bracket and defeating Cups and

Cleavage in a 9 inning championship game.

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Chehalis Tribes 5th Annual Cancer Walk

By Orinda Goddard, Cancer Walk Coordinator

First of all, I would like to thank The Cancer Walk route was

changed this year, receiving a lot of

all the participants in the 2012

compliments on how they enjoyed

Annual Cancer walk.

the new path. We had elders finish

the walk which was a great sight

The 5th Annual Cancer Walk was

to see. We have 12 community

held on Sunday, May 27. We had

members that are all survivors or

over 200 walkers participate overall

currently fighting cancer. There

walking a total of over 400 miles

were 5 survivors that finished the

for cancer awareness. There were

walk. It was such a great success!

14 tribes represented throughout the

Thank You For the Donations

walk. There were 45 raffle prizes

that were donated for adults and 17

for kids. Everyone received shirts,

water bottle, and a key chain.

I would like to thank the following

for their donations: Krazy Corn,

Comp Cancer Program, Eagle’s

Landing Hotel, Great Wolf Lodge,

Lucky Eagle Casino, Nisqually

Tribe, and Glenco.

The Tribal Departments that

donated-Thank you: I.T., Women’s

Health, TGA, Culture, Youth,

Clinic, Human Resources, Family

Services, Diabetes, Colon Cancer,

Community Events, Vocational

Rehabilitation, Administration,

Natural Resources, Newsletter and

Planning.

Special thank you to the volunteers:

Pam and Scott Youckton, Stacy

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Youckton, Brenna Youckton,

Winona Youckton, Derek Youckton,

Veronica and Jarrod Johnson, Talisa

and Russ Baker, Shannon Jones,

Ray and Correna, Officer Kelly, Dan

“Bones” Gleason, Joyleen McCrory,

Cherlye Starr, and Derwin Goddard.

These wonderful people helped

make this walk successful.

I’m looking forward to next year’s

walk and hope that more people

come out and support cancer

awareness.

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2012 Salmon Ceremony: Honor the Salmon People

Friday, May 18 the “Salmon

Ceremony” was held at the original

fish pit. The spring Chinook is

a favorite salmon among many

Chehalis Tribal People. Who would

not love a delicious salmon dinner

cooked in the traditional Chehalis

style? The ceremony attracted

many community members who

came together to give thanks to

the “Salmon People” for sharing a

bountiful harvest.

The Fish Committee selected tribal

fisherman to ceremonial harvest

spring Chinook for the ceremony.

It is considered an honor to fish

for the ceremony. The first week

didn’t produce many fish, but the

fishermen’s patience and dedication

was rewarded with ten fish caught in

time for the ceremony. Excitement

was in the air as preparations began.

Elder Dianne Devlin, with the help

of Elder’s Sally Pickutark and

Evelyn Penn started working on

giveaway items for everyone who

was instrumental in making this

ceremony a success.

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At the Salmon Ceremony the spring chinook was cooked on an

open alder wood fire in traditional Chehalis style.

The feast in honor of the “Salmon

and songs. We are saying in prayers

People” is what most community

the Chehalis People are a part of

members attend.

their tribe and we make our promise

to them; to honor their homes and

Before the feast, the ceremony at

protect where they live. We also

the Chehalis River begins. The first

promise to take no more then we

salmon caught for the ceremony

need. We sing songs to say the

is filet and saved to be returned

Chehalis are gracious and humble

people and telling our fish brothers

to the Chehalis River. This is the

and sisters how important they are

way we thank the Salmon People

to continue returning to feed our

providing for our people. The

people.

“Salmon People” received prayers

During the give-a-way we honored

and recognized our leaders first.

Business Committee members in

attendance were gifted hand woven

cedar basket necklaces with a

jeweled feather attached.

Followed by honoring the Fish

Committee, Fisheries, Fishermen

and people who helped with the

event. Each was gifted a hand

woven cedar basket necklaces with

a small eagle feather attached to the

basket. We recognized throughout

the years each and every family in

our community has been helped

by the Chehalis tribal fishermen in

times of need.

Tradition recognizes we are blessed

by the oldest elder who come to

witness the ceremony. This year

Elder Katherine Barr who is 94

came to witness what we did. Every

witness who attended was given a

cedar carved salmon necklace to

remember what was said and to

share in the blessing we have from

the Salmon People.

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Tribal Health and Wellness News

 2012 Chehalis Tribal Health Fair “Walking with you on your path to wellness!”

The Health Fair attracted many venders proving information

and resources to inspire participants to live a healthy lifestyle.

By Christina Hicks, Community Health Coordinator

The Chehalis Tribal Health Fair

was held on Wed. May 9, 2012,

at the Community Center. The

event was opened with a prayer

from Dan Gleason Sr. then the new

health director Doug Wangen was

introduced to the community. The

health fair was well attended by

over 174 people to see what the

wide variety of 56 vendors had to

provide.

Upon arrival to the health fair

a “Passport” was issued, which

directed you to certain tables that

were highlighted at the event. Upon

completion of the passport each

person earned a raffle ticket for the

door prize items.

The health fair offered various

health related information. There

were free health screenings such

as blood pressure checks (CTWC)

or free blood sugar checks (SPDI).

There was a mobile DSHS-CSO,

which one could actually go inside

and apply on the spot for food,

medical or financial assistance. The

mobile mammogram unit (Assured

Imaging) was available for women

age 40 and up to have a regular

mammogram screening. The large

colon display allowed you to walk

through and see the normal colon

as it would progress to various

stages of colon cancer, provided

by Northwest Portland Area Indian

health Board. There was a photo

booth (CHP) that took a portrait and

then framed the photo for you.

Some of the Chehalis Tribal

programs that participated

were: CTWC, Dental, CHS,

Community Transformation Grant,

Behavioral Health, Domestic

Violence, Protective Services,

Law Enforcement, Housing

Authority, Vocational Rehabilitation

Program, Rez Animal Resources

and Education, NWWP, SPIPA

Programs: Weatherization, CCCP,

Tribal Bear, Colon Health, Olympic

Area Agency on Aging.

Different agencies also participated:

SHIBA, Lewis-Mason-Thurston

AAA, Healthy Communities

Foundation, Volunteer Chore

Services, DSHS, Division of Child

Support, Personal Service Providers,

Liberty Country Place, Pope’s Kids

Place, Alzheimer’s Association,

Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation,

JDRF, Together, Paratransit

Services, American Cancer Society,

WA Relay, Puget Sound Affiliate

of Susan G. Komen, Lewis Co.

Breast Cancer Support Group,

Providence Hospital and Medical

Group, Big Brothers Big Sisters of

SW Washington and many more.

Care Medical & Rehabilitation

Equipment offered a “Key to

mobility & safety in using home

and medical equipment”. Nisqually

tribal community garden gave away

veggie starts and offered Nettle Mint

tea. Paddle to Squaxin 2012 was

also present giving information on

how you can volunteer at this year’s

canoe journey. UW Native People

for Cancer Control also had a table,

they had a tree in which participants

could write down on a leaf asked

people to identify wellness practices

that they already do or would like

to incorporate in their lives. If

you were lucky you also got to sit

down and get a bit of a relaxation

with Heal & Toes Therapeutic

Reflexology, and Massage by Julia.

on participating in the Susan G.

Komen 3 day walk in June. Sofie

was honored with a blanket from the

NWWP as a thank you for sharing

her story and the importance of

early screening in the prevention

of cancer. One comment from a

participate, “Your guest speaker

on breast cancer really touched my

heart, all the girls at our table were

tearing up as she spoke about her

recovery and family, I wish her all

the best health.”

Some of the comments on the health

fair were the impressive number of

vendors and quality of the displays.

“This fair was both educational and

enjoyable which is a combination

that not health fairs all achieve.”

Thanks: This year’s health fair was

made possible by a “Community

Grant” from UW Native People

for Cancer Control, I would like to

thank them for giving the Chehalis

Tribe this opportunity to bring all

this information to our tribal

community. Thanks to all

those that helped out and

made this a great event.

We were treated to

a wonderful lunch

served at noon, baked

salmon, green

salad, veggies

and a roll.

Guest

speaker,

Sofie

Sekishiro

talked about

her life as a

young woman,

wife and mother

being diagnosed

with breast cancer

and how it affected

her. She is planning

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Passport Results: The passport asked

specific health questions on the back

here are the results: Do you smoke

or use tobacco? Yes- 40, No- 104.

Do you get at least 60 minutes of

physical exercise a week? Yes102, No-38. Have you ever had

cancer? If so, what kind: Yes-10

and Cervical, Breast and Skin.

No-135. Do you do “Preventative

Screenings?” Yes- 121, No-23. Did

you find this health fair to be useful?

Yes-144, No-0.

Guest speaker

and tribal

member, Sophie

Sekishiro spoke

about her life as

a young woman,

wife and

mother being

diagnosed with

breast cancer

and how it

effected her

life.

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Wellness news continued.....

 Is HIV a White Man’s Disease?

In spite of the belief that HIV and

other related sexually transmitted

diseases are a “White Man’s

disease,” the evidence points to

this being a disease of people of

color including the American Indian

tribes.

Sexually transmitted diseases

(STD’s) occur in epidemic

proportions in the United States,

and the burden of disease is

disproportionately high among

minority race groups. In 2009,

American Indians were just over

four times more likely than Whites

to get Chlamydia or Gonorrhea.

These infections compromise not

only individual well being, but the

well being of the community as a

whole. Testing and treatment are the

keys to reducing disease and long

term consequences of undiagnosed

STD’s. Increased STD screening

and targeted awareness efforts are

essential to build on current progress

and reduce disparities.

High rates of sexually transmitted

diseases indicate high-risk behavior

and vulnerability to HIV. People

infected with an STD are 2 to

5 times more likely to become

infected with HIV.

disease (PID), ectopic pregnancy,

and infertility. Up to 40% of females

with untreated Chlamydia infections

develop PID, and 20% of those may

become infertile.

Women are more likely than men

to contract genital herpes, HIV,

Chlamydia, or gonorrhea. Women

are biologically more susceptible

than men to becoming infected if

exposed to an STD, and STD’s are

more likely to remain undetected

in women, resulting in delayed

diagnosis and treatment.

As a tribal member, am I at risk

for HIV? Because of factors such

as rural geography, early sexual

debut, close-knit sexual networks,

and high rates of hepatitis C,

substance use, and STD’s, many

experts now believe that HIV/

AIDS is a “time bomb” that may

reach epidemic proportions among

Native communities. The number

of American Indians and Alaska

Natives diagnosed with AIDS has

grown more rapidly than in any

other ethnic group, increasing

almost 800% from 1990 to 1999.

In response, Tribes in Oregon,

Washington, and Idaho have

joined together to address this

common concern by forming the

Red Talon STD/HIV Coalition.

The Coalition merged to create the

Native Adolescent Health Alliance

in late 2009. The Alliance meets

The impact of STD’s on teens is

particularly notable. About twothirds of new cases occur among

15-24-year-olds. By age 24, at least

one in three sexually active people

have had an STD. Teenage girls

are especially vulnerable to STD’s,

which can more easily infect the

immature cervix.

Untreated STD’s can cause severe

health consequences for women,

including pelvic inflammatory

 Early Screening in the Prevention of Cancer

The Chehalis Indian Tribe recently

held their fifth annual cancer walk

on May 27. Each participant who

walked wrote down the names of

those who have been affected by

cancer and hung these names around

their neck. While I was waiting

to walk, I couldn’t help but notice

that there were a few cards that

had many names written on them.

It goes without saying that if you

have lived for an extended period of

time, chances are high that you have

witnessed a friend or loved one lose

their battle with cancer. The staff at

the Wellness Center does not have a

cure but, we can help with education

and prevention.

Screening for cancer is an

opportunity for you to take some

control in preventing this disease.

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Women are encouraged to get

annual pap smears at 21 years of age

or one year after becoming sexually

active. Women also need to start

screening for mammograms at age

40. Men, starting at age 50, are

encouraged to get a colonoscopy

annually. Everyone needs to see

their physician once a year for a

wellness check (physical). A full

wellness check typically includes

checking the prostate in men. It

is recommended that men should

have their prostate gland checked

at age 45. This wellness check

could prevent the start of cancer

and help the medical provider in

diagnosing other medical problems.

If you have a relative who has been

diagnosed with cancer, you are

encouraged to talk to your medical

provider about your family history.

This may prompt the provider to

start screening you at an earlier

age. Healthy behaviors (proper diet,

exercise, etc.) will help to prevent

not only cancer but also other

chronic diseases.

The medical providers at the

Wellness Center are here to assist

you. This includes a medical

provider who is present each

Thursday that works exclusively

with women’s health. These

medical providers will work with

you directly or guide you in the

proper direction, if needed, to obtain

the necessary services. Community

outreach staff who work here are

passionate in making a positive

difference in the health outcomes of

the tribal community. Included in

this community outreach is a colon

quarterly to share wisdom, data,

and resources, identify and address

common priorities, and develop

strategies to eliminate STD-related

disparities in addition to the

prevention of suicide, drug, and

alcohol use.

Visit Project Red Talon for more

information and to obtain STD/HIV

rates and trends among AI/AN’s

in the Pacific Northwest. Sexually

Transmitted Diseases Surveillance

2009 has been published and is

available at http://www.cdc.gov/std/

stats09/default.htm.

Knowledge is power, and can be

a means to strengthen the lives

and well being of the tribal family

members

“Give me Knowledge so I may have

Kindness for All”

Plains Indian Proverb

Be Well . . .Willie O. Hunt ARNP

health program led by two members

of the Wellness Center team. The

community outreach staff can also

help to provide educational material,

answer your questions, guide you

with proper nutrition advice, and

lead you in community fitness

classes.

The staff at the Wellness Center

encourages you to take control of

your medical well-being. Cancer

screening is the best way to combat

this cruel disease. We look forward

to seeing you here at the clinic!

On behalf of the Wellness Center

team: Doug Wangen, Wellness

Center Director

Thank you to Dr. Eugene Sine,

Julianne Westlake, Pat Odiorne,

and Christina Hicks for their

contributions to this article.

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Public Safety

If you have an Emergency Call 9-1-1

Fireworks Safety Tips to Protect Your Children

Seat Belts Saves Lives

Numbers. They’re everywhere.

From the price of a tank of gas

to the bottom line on your pay

stub, numbers matter. They help

us see the significance in many

things. But for some reason, there

is a number often overlooked: the

number of lives lost every year

in traffic crashes. It’s not a small

number, either. In 2010, that

number was 32,885 — of those,

22,187 were passenger vehicle

occupants who were killed in motor

vehicle crashes nationwide.

Fortunately, there is another

number of great value — 12,000.

On average every year, the use of

seat belts in passenger vehicles

saves approximately 12,000 lives.

However, there are still far too

many people who just won’t buckle

up, ignoring this number and the

heavy weight of the associated loss

of life.

This lack of seat belt use is a very

real problem. Sadly, the number

of unbuckled motorists is killing

Native Americans, as 2 out of

every 3 Native American passenger

vehicle occupants killed in an

average year were not buckled up

at the time of the crash (based upon

known restraint use). Over the

10-year period from 1999–2008,

well over 6,000 Native Americans

were killed in motor vehicle traffic

crashes across the nation!

Traveling unbuckled is also a major

factor in fatal pickup truck and

nighttime crashes. In 2010, well

over half of the 10,647 passenger

vehicle occupants who were killed

in motor vehicle traffic crashes

overnight (6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m.)

were not wearing their seat belts at

the time of the fatal crash.

And why are pickup truck drivers

and passengers at a higher risk?

Pickup trucks rollover twice as

often as cars, and roll overs are

one of the most deadly forms of

crashes among passenger vehicles.

Seat belts are better than 70 percent

effective in preventing deaths in

pickup rollover crashes.

Even with all of these numbers

in favor of seat belts, every day

numerous tickets are written to

— and numerous fatalities are

reported about — those who still

do not buckle up. That’s why from

May 21 through June 3, officers

from the Chehalis Tribal Police

took part in the Click It or Ticket

seat belt campaign, with other

law enforcement from Thurston

County.. Although tribal officers

are out enforcing seat belt laws

year-round, during this time tribal

law enforcement intensified our

efforts, making it a top priority to

save more lives by cracking down

on seat belt use violations. A ticket

will definitely help those caught

unbuckled to not forget the next

time, because we tend to remember

numbers when dollar signs are

attached to them.

The Click It or Ticket strives

to help lessen the number of

preventable tragedies while

reminding everyone of the

importance of seat belts. For all

ages, race and gender, seat belts

save. Buckle up every time you go

out, in every vehicle, on and off the

reservation, and both day and night.

Fireworks and celebrations go

together, especially during the

Fourth of July. It is important to

remember, Fireworks are not toys!

They are explosives and they can

cause devastating injuries.

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 of eye protection. The

most common injuries are to

hands, followed by the eyes and

face.

„„You see the explosion of a

firework before hearing it because

sound travels at 761 mph, but

light travels at 671 million mph.

„„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 in 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.

Reprinted from Assimilation’s Agent: My Life as

a Superintendent in the Indian Boarding School

System by Edwin L. Chalcraft, edited by Cary

C. Collins, by permission of the University of

Nebraska Press. Copyright 2004 by the Board of

Regents of the University of Nebraska.

The cost for the book is $29.95. If you are

interested in ordering a copy of the book, go to

this website. http://www.nebraskapress.unledu/

product/Assimilations-Agent,671728.aspx. Order

by Phone 1-800-848-6224

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.....to be Continued in July

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Program News

Program Creates Opportunities For Tribal Members to Achieve Their Dreams

Chehalis Tribal Loan fund has been

busy the last few months. We have

started an Individual Development

Account (IDT) for Tribal members.

This is a match savings program,

where you can set up an account

and save up towards a goal of a

future home, secondary education,

existing, or start-up business. The

program matches 2:1. What does

this mean? Well if you can save

$50.00 a month for 12 months, you

save $600.00 and the CTLF program

matches $1,200.00; this would

equal $1,800.00 towards a payment

toward new home, education or your

business. The maximum amount to

save up would be $2,000; this takes

time to save up, but in the future, you

would have a goal or an asset that is

your own.

CTLF will have other programs that

are also in the beginning stages, such

as Debt Consolidation loans, Credit

Builders loans, Home Improvement

Loans, etc. In 2013, we will be

implementing a VITA Site program

free tax preparation.

All of these programs have

guidelines, and this is to help our

tribal members build upon their

dreams. In

addition, CTLF

will have a new

website page in

the near future. So

be on the lookout.

Success Story:

Penny GleasonWheeler

my business to

be a success and

to build my own

home.”



If you have

opened your own

business, what

advice would you

have for other

tribal members if

We have one

they wanted to do

Tribal member

the same? “Have

we would like

confidence

in

to extend our

Penny Gleason-Wheeler,

yourself

and

get

all

congratulations to

Tribal member

the

information

and

and this is Ms. Penny

assistance you can from Chehalis

Gleason-Wheeler. Penny was born

Tribal Loan Fund program.”

in Olympia, WA, has lived on the

Chehalis Reservation for 25 years.

 Has it been easy for you to get

Penny was previously employed in

work on and off the Chehalis

various jobs throughout the Chehalis

Reservation? “With help from

Reservation, now she is currently

CTLF Director, I was able to get

employed as Maintenance Technician

contracts off the reservation.”

with the Chehalis Tribe.

Penny is now running her own

business called PeaceWorks, which

is a cleaning service on or off

reservation.

 How has the CTLF helped you?

“The program gave me confidence in myself and be there for

me to understand the business

aspects.

 We asked Penny what her

dreams were. She says, “For

 Do you feel Financial Education

classes are informative? “The

classes are helpful and we are

able to ask questions.”

 Do you feel the CTLF is beneficial to Tribal members and the

community? “I think that CTLF

is very beneficial because it

lets people realize that they can

achieve their dream. “

 Have you taken advantage of

the other programs CTLF has to

offer? “Not yet but I will in the

future.”

 What would you like to see from

the CTLF? “I would like for

other tribal members to have the

same opportunity as I have. This

is a very good step for US!”

With this interview and lot of hard

work, our programs can be beneficial

to help our tribal members work

towards their dreams, assets, and

goals. The programs are to achieve

greater independence and economic

well-being.

For more information or if you are

interested in taking future classes

contact the Chehalis Tribal Loan

Fund program at 360-709-1631.

Tribe Hosts UW Native People Advisory Board for Cancer Control Site Visit

By Christina Hicks, Community Health Repräsentative

On Tuesday, April 10th, Native

People for Cancer Control

Community Advisory Board &

Steering Committee Annual Meeting

was held, in the Gathering Room.

The participants came from various

states around the country: Lannesse

Baker (UW), Heidi Brown (SPIPA),

Dedra Buchwald (UW), Abigail

Echohawk (UW), Colleen Echohawk

(UW), Jeff Henderson (Black Hills

Center for American Indian Health),

Christina Hicks (Chehalis Tribe),

Carrie Nass (UW), Robyn Pebeashy The Chehalis Tribe hosted a site visit for the UW Native People

for Cancer Advisory Board. Top row Pictured (L-R) are: Carrie

(UW), Jennifer Richards (Oglala

Nass, Dr. Jeff Henderson, Stephanie Pickernell, Cheryle Starr,

Sioux Tribe), Renee Robinson

David Burnett, Don Secena, Renee Robinson, Mark Taylor,

(Southcentral Foundation), Angie

Kenneth Smoker, Robyn Peheahsy, Abigail Echohawk, Jozieta

Sam (Oglala Sioux Tribe), Jozieta

Slatton, Amgoe Som. Bottom row (L-R) are Dan Gleason, Colleen

Slatton (Arctic Slope Native

Association), Kenneth Smoker (Fort Echohawk, D. Debra Buchwald, Lannesse Baker, Jennifer

Richards, Jennifer Irving, Ming Zhao.

Peck Tribes), Marc Taylor (Seattle

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Indian Health Board), Ming Zhao

(National Cancer Institute).

The group awarded the Chehalis

Tribe with a Small Community Grant

and picked two sites to visit and

Chehalis Tribe was honored to be

one site chosen. These groups work

within their tribal communities and

gave updates on their projects: Colon

Cancer Research projects, Bioethics

Supplement, Native Comic Book

Project, Informed consent.

The Chehalis Tribal Business

Committee joined the group for

lunch and also participated in a

group photo. Wrapping the visit up

with a tour of the Wellness Center.

We thank them for funding our

health fair and for visiting our tribal

community.

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Program news continued....

2012 Chehalis Tribal Spring Clean-up

Summer Youth Employment

Applications Due June 23

Submit completed applications to the Human Resources Department

located in the Tribal Center no later than 4:00p.m. on 6/23/12. Late

submissions will not be accepted.

Applications available at Tribal Center, Human

Resources Department & Youth Center

Employment begins on July 9th with orientation at the Tribal

Community Center. Work locations will be at Tribal Administration,

Casino, Enterprises, Great Wolf Lodge, and local community

organizations. Employment ends August 24th.

For More Information Contact:

On Spring Clean-up day employees targeted Howanut

Niederman, Moon, Anderson, Balch and South Bank Roads to

pick up road side debris.

On Wednesday, May 23 was

the Annual Spring Clean-up

day. Volunteers gathered at the

Community Center to begin this

worth while work to pick up

trash along the reservation roads.

Each participant received a raffle

Healthy

Families Project

Community

Meeting

Thursday, June 21

From 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

At Community Center in the

Gathering Room

Din

or s

o

ner

D ize

Pr

For more information please contact

Beth Dodge @ 360-709-1627.

Everyone Welcome!!

Attention:

Native American

Crafts People

ticked and treated to a meal at the

Lucky Eagle Casino buffet. The

eggs contained special awards

that were left along the roadways.

Congratulations and the roadways

looked awesome!

Summer School

& Youth Rec

Programs

Starts July 9th – Sign Up Today!

Youth will enjoy 6 fun-filled weeks

of educational and recreational

programs including cultural arts

classes, athletic competitions, field

trips and much more!

You must fill out a permissions

and guidelines packet in order for

your child to participate. Pick up

forms at the Youth Center or the

Education Department to sign up.

Questions? Call Nathan Floth at

360-709-1878.

The Lewis County Historical Museum

in Chehalis would like to sell local

Native American handmade crafts in the

Museum gift shop. The gift shop has

locking show cases available to protect

items.

Chehalis Tribe Human Resources Department:

420 Howanut Road; Oakville, WA 98568

Phone: 360-273-5911 Fax: 360-273-3861

Eligibility: If you are a Chehalis Tribal Member who is at least 14

years of age and currently in school, or a recent high school graduate,

you may be eligible for the Summer Youth Employment Program.

CHEHALIS TRIBAL

CHILDCARE

NOW ENROLLING

Children 8 weeks to 7 years*

HOURS: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 5 days a week

LOCATION: Old Youth Center

MEALS PROVIDED

SAFE ENVIRONMENT WITH FUN, EDUCATIONAL

ACTIVITIES

*Special sessions for 5-7 year olds!!

We are a state licensed facility and accept DSHS. SPIPA funding is also

available for those who qualify. Private pay costs are very reasonable

and we will work with you.

Please contact Tawni Willis or Rikki Sisk to assist you with your

childcare needs at 360-273-5514 or 360-709-1889

Items needed are jewelry,

beadwork, baskets, glasswork,

woodcarving or any other

types of craft work.

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For more Information

contact:

Johanna Jones,

Director at

360-748-0831

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Road Projects

 Community Input Needed on a Temporary Road Closure for the Howanut Road Realignment Project

By: Kayloe Dawson, Transportation Planner

This summer the Howanut Road

Realignment project is planned

for Construction from roughly

June 15th to October 15th. The

project rebuilds and realigns the

existing road from the Willamette

Creek Bridge to the Black

River Bridge. The project also

replaces a small bridge structure

East of the Tribal Fisheries

building.

residents living in or adjacent to

the project work area.

It is estimated that by closing

the road during construction the

Tribe will save approximately

$50,000 and also speed up

construction and better ensure the

project stays on schedule. The

alternative to this temporary road

closure is to build a diversion

road around the bridge work area.

In order to facilitate construction

and to avoid excessive project

costs and risk, it is proposed that

during the replacement of the

bridge structure, for roughly a 5

week time span during August

and September, Howanut Road

would be closed at the bridge

structure. This closure will

require drivers to go around the

closure via U.S. Highway 12.

The Contractor will be required

to maintain access to all affected

Please tell us how this possible

road closure will affect you

by contacting Kayloe Dawson

at 360-709-1767, by email

at kdawson @chehalistribe.

org, or by visiting the Planning

Department offices.

This map explains proposed road closure for a 5 week time span

during August and September. Howanut Road would be closed at

the bridge structure.

 Road Construction-Harris Creek Culvert Replacement Project

Due to the advancing project

schedule, comments on the

proposed road closure will be

received until July 10, 2012.

Alternative Route

By: Kayloe Dawson, Transportation Planner

This summer the replacement of

three existing metal pipe culverts

at Harris Creek on South Bank

Road is scheduled. The purpose

of this project is to improve fish

passage and reduce upstream

flood impacts by removing the

constriction represented by the

existing undersized culverts. The

replacement structure will be a

series of concrete box culverts

spanning a total length of 98

ft. The project has an open fish

window from July 15-Sept 15th

where work below the ordinary

high water line is allowed.

A total of 5 Construction

Contractor bids were received

on May 24th where the apparent

low bidder was the Tribe’s

own- Confederated Construction

Company, LLC.

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The project will close

South Bank Road for

an expected 8 week

time span anticipated

to begin in mid to

late July. Detoured

traffic will be routed

around the project site

over to Oak Street,

Blockhouse Road,

and Cemetery Road

according to the

project detour plan

shown.

For more information,

please call Kayloe

Dawson at 360-7091767.

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Happy Birthday to Tribal Members Born in June!

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Eric Beckwith

Mario Robles

Billy Uden

3

10

Jeffrey Klatush

Duane Williams, Jr.

Marilyn Johnson

17

Suzzanne Ortivez

Nikki Sanders

Malena Canales

4

11

18

Adam Lower

Anthony Youckton

Stacy Youckton

5

Zach Baker

Leroy Boyd

Paul Klatush

Lindsy Shadle

12

19

Beverly Bishop

Kaylena Delgado

Sonya Sherman

Cheryl Stein

6

Allen Andrews

Dustin Couillard

Tyson Hoheisel

Michael LeClaire

7

13

14

Jeremy Klatush

Rachael Mendez

Levi Sanchez, Jr.

Rick Sanchez

Leona Clary

20

Barnaby Canales

Darian Washburn

Marvin Youckton

SATURDAY

1

8

Tyler Beckwith

Donna Choke

Loyala Davis

David Dupuis

Lee Starr, Sr.

Winona Youckton

15

Keziah-Maray

Gleason

21

22

Harold Pickernell, Jr.

Bailey Revay-Fern

Payton Albert

Roberta Combs

June Jones

Charlotte Karl

Emily Pickernell

.Warren Beckwith

Charles Blacketer

Latisha Boyd

Susan Sanchez

Brendon Torres

Raquel Wellman

2

9

16

23

Jordan Eichelberger

Erica Esselstrom

Anastasya Lukianov

Danika Pickernell

Edward Sanchez, Sr.

Heather Youckton

Congratulations

Janessa Bumgarner

Have a Super Happy

Birthday Nikki Saunders!!

Happy 14th

Birthday Jacqueline

Love Grandma

Happy ‘20th’

Birthday

‘little’ Harry

Love Grandma

We Love You!

From your family

Have a safe

4th of July!!!

Happy Birthday

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Pic

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We are so proud of you!

Love your Grandma, Mom,

Aunties, Uncles & Family

From all of the family.

We love you both so much!

Love Kathy & Gary, Chris & Kayt, Mom

and everyone else.

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CHEHALIS TRIBAL NEWSLETTER

is a publication of the Confederated Tribes

of the Chehalis Reservation.

Chehalis Tribal Enterprise

Job Openings

Any offer of employment is conditional on the candidate passing a

drug test, criminal records check and background check. Any felony

conviction, written or oral false/untrue statement, or material omission

in the recruitment and selection process will disqualify an applicant from

consideration. Continued employment is depended on maintaining a clean

and drug or criminal record check. Application and job information are

availably by contacting Human Resources at the address and number

below. Any application not completely filled out will not be considered.

For more information please contact Lindsey A. Fern, HR Assistant at 360273-1251 or Email: lfern@chehalistribe.com

Continuously Accepting Applications:

Eagles Landing Hotel

Housekeeper: Maintain hotel

rooms. Clean guest suites in

an allotted time period using

the proper procedures and

chemicals as determined and

provided by management.

Education: High School

diploma or GED. Experience:

Familiarity with housekeeping

including sanitation, laundry

operations, and guest services.

End of the Trail

Convenience Store:

Store Clerk: Support the operation of

the End of the Trail store by providing

excellent customer service that meets

or exceeds customers’ expectation.

Assist customers with merchandise

service and Operate POS Cash register

and price and stock merchandise.

Education: High school diploma or

GED. Experience: General experience

in related areas compatible to position

duties.

United Gospel Church

Camp Meeting

August 2-5

at the Little White Church.

Everyone Welcome

For more information contact Marie Bird, Minister

Chehalis Tribal Newsletter

The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation...

“People of the Sands”

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

of this publication or the Chehalis Tribal Business Committee.

The Chehalis Tribal Newsletter encourages tribal members to submit letters,

articles, photographs, and drawings to be considered for

publication. These are subject to editing.

Contributing writers, artists, and photographers include

Chehalis tribal community members and staff.

Submission deadline: 6th of each month Printed monthly.

Tribal Center (360) 273-5911

420 Howanut Road

Oakville, WA 98568

(360) 709-1726 (office)

(360) 273-5914 (fax)

fshortman@chehalistribe.org

Chehalis Tribe’s Vision Statement

To be a thriving, self-sufficient,

sovereign people. Honoring our past

and serving current

and future generations

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Business Committee

David Burnett, Chairman

Don Secena, Vice Chairman

Stephanie Pickernell, Treasurer

Cheryle Starr, Secretary

Dan Gleason, Sr., 5th Council Member

Chehalis Tribal Newsletter Staff:

Fred Shortman, Communications

Coordinator

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