# 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)

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CHEHALIS

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

“People of the Sands”

TRIBAL NEWSLETTER

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
See Tribal Days on page 2

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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Em nell
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Pic

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Pick ika
erne
ll

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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©Copyright 2012
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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