# 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 (2014) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_chehalis%3A9c2fe09dfbe2b195 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text 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 Free August 2014 Basketball Camp Encourages Youth Chehalis Youth Visit to Develop Basketball and Life Skills Fort Vancouver By Jolynn Amrine Goertz On Wednesday, July 9, 25 youth Chehalis tribal youth took advantage of the basketball skill camp hosted by the Youth Program. It was an action packed and fun day. The Watts Basketball team offered an intensive athletic development and world class basketball training. The children learned to excel on the court while developing focus, confidence, and determination. Tuesday, July 22, Chehalis Youth visited Fort Vancouver National Historic Site to learn about archaeology and the Pacific Northwest fur trade through handson activities and a tour of the Fort. National Park Service Ranger Mike Twist greeted the group, sharing a brief history of Fort Vancouver and explaining that, prior to the coming of the Hudson Bay Company, local Tribes burned the surrounding prairie to cultivate camas. Donald Watts, Jr. son of Seattle Sonics legend Donald “Slick” Watts, and Fred Brown, Jr., son of another Seattle Sonics legend “Down-town Freddie Brown” put on the basketball skills camp. Youth took advantage of the basketball camp hosted by the Youth Center. Pictured are the children wearing their Slick Watts signature headbands. Melvin Samuel, tribal youth counselor participated and attended this skills camp taught by no other than Fred Brown, Jr. when he was a young man. This camp not only helped him gain more than basketball skills, but enabled him to become a successful person. Power of the Head Band All the children were given a head band and explained that Slick was Continued on Page 2 Youth Workers Join Chehalis Tribal Stream Team This summer there is a new opportunity for some of the Chehalis youth workers. The Tribe secured a BIA Tribal Youth Initiative Program grant to start a Chehalis Tribal Stream Team. Five teens were hired as part of the youth worker program to be on the Stream Team – Natasha Moore, Dewey Gleason, Makayla Ortivez, Gary Ortivez, and Ray Lopez. One of the first things the Stream Team did was to get their boating safety certifications. They have put this to good use already, taking turns going up and down the Chehalis River in a kayak tracking fish. The Stream Team members also took turns going out on the air boat and taking the water temperature and collecting water samples to test. All of the teens got The Youth then got their hands dirty in a Kid’s Dig. Fort Vancouver hosts Kid’s Digs every summer, with the aim of teaching youth about archaeology. Justine Hanrahan, a Public Archaeology Intern, put together a special program for the group. Hanrahan explained, “At Fort Vancouver, we aim to use archaeology not only as a research tool, but as a means to connect peoples in the Pacific Northwest to one diverse community heritage. It is inspiring to see young members of the Chehalis tribe so enthusiastically engaging in history and exploring heritage in a hands-on way.” In her Continued on Page 3 Inside Five Chehalis tribal youth workers joined the Chehalis Tribal Stream Team. These teens received their boating safety certifications. Pictured are Gary Ortivez, Makayla Ortivez, Natasha More, Supervisor Jason Gillie, Dewey Gleason, and Ray Lopez. Continued on Page 3 Stream Team, Ft. Vancouver Visit ..... 3 Wellness Center News ...................... 4 CTG Canning Class ........................... 5 Tips on Summer Animal Care ........... 6 Burn Ban, Legal Classes ................... 7 August Birthdays .............................. 8 Heritage and Culture Activities ......... 9 Youth Field Trip ............................... 10 Higher Education Opportunities ...... 11 Healthy Choices, EOT Employees ... 12 Continued from page 1... one of earlier wearers of the head band. He was well known for the white head band as he played for the Super Sonics. It had several purposes, one was to keep the sweat off the face and being able to see clearer helped him visualize the game as it was being played. The youth eagerly put them on and wore them the rest of the camp. You could hear across the basketball court as they yelled, “Power of the Head Band!” Life Skills Donald Jr. and Fred Jr. sat down and talked to the children and their words inspired and encouraged the youth who were participating. To challenge themselves by working hard at whatever they were doing would help them become successful. It doesn’t matter if it was playing basketball or other sports. They should put down the video games, phones or other things that prohibited them from being active. Donald Jr. and Fred Jr. reminded the youth to tell their parent that they love them on a regular basis. It is important, because of all the sacrifices a parent makes to provide food, clothes, roof over their heads, school, sports and other activities. Be thankful that they are part of their lives, as in some cases some parents don’t even do that. Goals and Dreams Each child was asked what they wanted to be when they grow up? The children took turns and shared: a teacher, soccer coach, police officer, and a wide assortment of career choices. Donald Jr. and Fred Jr. explained that these are goals and stressed the importance of making goals. Working hard to achieve them by being a good student, athlete and person will open many different doors to make a difference in their community. It’s a great way to be! Be a good student athlete! Keep up you attendance and get good grades. This will open doors to continue onto college and get out into the real world. Maybe even become a professional athlete. Page 2 chehalistribe.org  greatwolflodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net having a good time outside while learning more about careers in Natural Resources. Continued from page 1... Another project the Stream Team helped with was building a flood fence on the Tribe’s Porter property. This is a new restoration project that the Natural Resources team is just starting on to help with flood mitigation on the Chehalis River. The teens worked with Don Secena to plant cottonwood trees, which will grow to create a natural flood fence that will slow flood waters. The Stream Team members also took turns going out on the air boat and taking the water temperature and collecting water samples to test. a chance to drive the boat and take the water samples. Dewey shared that he really liked going night fishing to catch fish to track, even if he only caught two fish. However, Natasha and Makayla both said they did not like kayaking – it made their arms really tired. But both Gary and Ray really liked kayaking, as it was challenging and something different to try. All of the kids are Continued from page 1... talk, Hanrahan emphasized that the Hudson Bay Company came to the Pacific Northwest and entered an already-established trade network. She also talked about Chehalis people at Fort Vancouver. Some Chehalis women married FrenchCanadian fur trappers and lived in the Village adjacent to the Fort. Hanrahan led our group through an excavation of four periods of history: modern, U.S. Army, Hudson Bay Company, and pre-contact times. The Youth got to work as excavators, screeners, recorders, and artifact baggers—four jobs integral to archaeology. After the Kid’s Dig, Ranger Twist led the group on a tour of the Fur Store and the Indian Trade Shop. In the Fur Store, he showed and talked about many different furs, including bear, beaver, deer, fox, and, a crowd favorite, wolverine. He explained the trade value and use of each One of the issues in the Chehalis watershed that the teens learned about is how a warmer water temperature impacts the fish. If the water is too warm, the fish won’t spawn in the river and will swim back to where the water is cooler. One day the Stream Team had an extra helper to test the water temperature, as they rescued a cat. Natasha took the cat to Rez Animal Resources to be taken care of after she played with it all day. Thank you to the Natural Resources Department and the K-12 Department for putting the Stream Team together. A special thank you goes to Jason Gillie for supervising the Stream Team this summer. We can’t wait to see what these Chehalis teens do next! from Portland State University and Washington State University worked through the summer to excavate a house floor that was occupied during the Hudson Bay era by a French Canadian man called Little Proulx and his wife, a Chinook woman called Catherine . Dr. Doug Wilson, NPS Archaeologist, introduced the group to the site, and invited the Youth to guest screen. The PSU and WSU students excavated quite a bit of dirt earlier in the day to prepare for the visitors, and then helped the Youth pick through screens for artifacts. Chehalis Youth learn about archaeology at Fort Vancouver. brought in furs to trade for items type of fur. Beaver was by far the they valued. These included beads, most-traded fur at Fort Vancouver. blankets, clothes, guns, medicine, Ranger Twist then gave a tour of and tobacco. the Indian Trade Shop, which is set up as it would have been when the To conclude the day, the Youth Hudson Bay Company operated walked out to an archaeological the Fort. The Indian Trade Shop is project in the Village. Students where local trappers would have chehalistribe.org  greatwolflodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net Special thanks to Justine Hanrahan, Dr. Wilson, and Ranger Twist, for sharing their time and knowledge, and to Jesse Gleason, Tony Medina, Dan Penn, and other volunteers who chaperoned the field trip. There is an open invitation to Chehalis Youth to visit again next summer. Page 3 Tribal Health and Wellness News Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center Our Youth “Cook-up” a Healthy Lunch Recently, the Prevention Team from the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center (CTWC) helped the kids in the Chehalis Youth Program prepare their own healthy lunch. With the direction of Gloria Jones, Community Wellness Specialist, the kids rolled meatballs and placed them on wooden skewers with breadstick dough wrapped between. (Recipe shown below.) The skewers were then placed on a cookie sheet lined with foil that had been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Then mozzarella cheese was sprinkled on the top. While lunch was baking Pat Odiorne, Nutritionist from the CTWC led the children in an activity to help them learn about how much sugar is in some of their favorite drinks. Pat included drinks such as Coke (20 oz.), Sunkist (20 oz), Mountain Dew (12 oz.), Chocolate Milk (16 oz.), Starbucks Frappuccino (13.7 oz) and Orange Juice (13 oz). She had measured out granulated sugar in sandwich bags to represent the sugar in each drink. The kids were to guess which bag of sugar went with which drink. Pat discussed why it is so important for us to limit sugar in our diet: 1) To protect our teeth, 2) Sugary drinks provide only empty calories (no vitamins or other important nutrients and 3) These drinks fill us up so we are not able to eat healthy foods likes fruits, vegetable and whole grains. The kids were also served “Citrus Infused Water” a healthier alternative to their sugary drinks. After the learning activity the kids were ready for lunch. The Meatball skewers were served with hot marinara sauce, and a selection of fresh fruits and raw veggies. The kids ate and enjoyed their Meatball skewers. They also cleaned up on the fruits and veggies. A special thanks to the Youth Program Staff: Tony Medina, Brandon Canales, Nate Floth and the Summer Youth Workers as well as the CTWC Prevention Team: Gloria Jones, Scarlett Romero, Sandra Burnett, Trisha Shipp, Pat Odiorne and Christina Hicks. Recipe for Meatballs on a skewer “Living healthier lives” Chehalis Tribal Health Fair Thursday, September 18 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM At The Chehalis Tribal Community Center For more information please contact: Christina Hicks, Community Wellness Manager at 360-709-1741 or email chicks@chehalistribe.org Some venders who are coming: Alzheimer’s Association, Lewis Mason Thurston Area Agency on Aging, DSHS-Child Support Service (DCSC), Harmony Hill Retreat Center, The Hoe Heart Institue, Costco, Olympic AAA, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Big Brother Big Sisters of SW WA, REZ Animal Resources & Ed., Thorebecks Fitlife Center, American Diabetes Association....and many more. Ingredients 1 box (9 oz) Green Giant™ frozen chopped spinach 2 slices whole wheat sandwich bread, torn in pieces SPIPA’s NWWP ¼ cup half and half or low fat milk 1 can Pillsbury™ refrigerated original breadsticks Annual Breast Cancer Walk 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) Hosted by 2 cups tomato pasta sauce SPIPA’s NWWP Annual Breast Cancer Walk Hosted by Shoalwater Bay Tribe Steps Heat oven to 375°F. Line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper. Microwave frozen spinach as directed on box; cool slightly. Squeeze dry with paper towels. In medium bowl, mix bread pieces and half-andhalf; let stand 1 minute. With fork, mash bread until well blended. Add spinach, turkey, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mix well. Shape mixture into 36 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Unroll dough; separate into 12 breadsticks. Thread one end of a breadstick on 10-inch skewer; add 1 meatball, leaving 1/4 inch between dough and meatball. Repeat threading with breadstick and 2 additional meatballs. Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet. Repeat with Page 4 remaining breadsticks and meatballs. Shoalwater Bay Tribe SPIPA’s Native Women’s Wellness Program Bake 18 to 22 minutes, rotating cookie sheets Invites you to enjoy our Annual Breast Cancer halfway through bake time, or until meatballs are Walk on no longer pink in center and meat thermometer October 18, 2014 in center of meatball reads 165°F. Sprinkle each 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM SPIPA’s Native Women’s Wellness Program Invites meatball skewer with about 1 tablespoon cheese. For More Info contact your local At Shoalwater Bay Tribal Center you to enjoy our Annual Breast Cancer Walk on Bake 3 to 4 minutes longer or until cheese is Outreach worker Door Prizes Lunch T-shirts October 18, 2014 melted. Shoalwater Bay: Tanya (360)267-8206 Keynote Speaker 10:30 am – 2:00Special pm Christina 360.709.1741 Recognitions forChehalis: Breast Cancer Survivors Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, cook sauce Squaxin Island : Traci Lopeman At Shoalwater Bay Tribal Center over medium-low heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring For More Info contact yourNisqually: local Raylene Outreach worker McCloud occasionally, or until thoroughly heated. Serve Lunch Door Prizes T-shirts Shoalwater Bay: Tanya 360-267-8206 Quinault: Suzanne Adams with meatball skewers. Chehalis: ChristinaSkokomish: 360-709-1741 Keynote Speaker Jessica Small Squaxin Island : Traci Lopeman Special Recognitions for Breast Cancer Survivors Nutrition Breakdown: Calories: 147; Protein: 15.1 gm; Total Fat: 7.8 gm; Carbohydrate: 6.3 gm; Dietary Fiber: 1.5 gm Nisqually: Raylene McCloud Quinault: Suzanne Adams Skokomish: Jessica Small chehalistribe.org  greatwolflodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net Program Offers Class on Making Home Made Jam The beautiful summer has provided a lot of great weather for being outside and growing garden foods. While the Chehalis Tribe community garden doesn’t grow raspberries yet, many of our local farming neighbors do, which provided a bounty of raspberries for the CTG canning event that took place Monday, July 14 at the community center kitchen. The event was attended by elders, parents and youth, and facilitated by Mary Sanders and her Grandparents. They discussed the benefits of food preservation, basic canning, freezer jam tips (see recipe below), and information on sugar substitutes. Once the jars cooled, attendees were able to take their jars of jam home to enjoy, but not before taste testing the jam from the canning pots, and everyone agreed that it was delicious! In addition to sharing joyful company and laughter during this hands-on workshop, there were raffles for canning books and supplies. Thank you to everyone who supported and participated in the event - community is what makes these events memorable! If you missed this event there will be other food preparation classes coming in September. Keep an eye out for flyers! Here is a quick way to make your own jam at home. What You’ll Need: „„Four 1-lb. containers of Fresh Strawberries or Six 6-oz. containers of Fresh Raspberries {you can even use berries grown in your yard to save $$!} „„1.5 cups of Sugar „„1 Pkg. Ball Freezer Jam Pectin {can be found at most grocery stores or Wal-Mart} „„Freezer-safe Canning Jars What You’ll Do: „„Wash, stem & slice berries {I chose strawberries}, then place in a shallow pan. „„Use masher to crush berries {consistency will depend on how chunky you like your jam}. „„In separate bowl, mix together Pectin and Sugar. „„Add mashed berries into mixture, and stir for 3 minutes. „„Scoop jam into small freezer-safe jars. {I use the 4oz. – 8oz. size.} „„Let jam set for 30 minutes, then store in your freezer until you’re ready to use your tasty jam. Enjoy! „„I make 12 little jars at a time {as pictured}, and I take out one at a time to keep in the fridge. „„Store in freezer for up to 1 year, or in refrigerator for up to 1 month. „„Recipe makes approximately six 8 oz. jars or twelve 4 oz. jars. (recipe from http://thefrugalgirls.com/2010/05/easyfreezer-jam-recipe.html) Low-impact Resistance Band and Stretching Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center PT Room Mondays (Through September) from 12:15 - 1:00 PM A great class to help you recover from weekend activities and get your week off to a strong start! No special clothing required and resistance bands are provided. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Cassey Jankowiak at 360-273-5504 or email cjankowiak@chehalistribe.org * This activity brought to by the Community Transformation Grant Family Zumba Chehalis Tribal Community Center - Youth Gym Tuesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 PM Tuesdays (through September from 6:30 -7:30 PM Wear your comfortable work out attire. Smooth soled shoes (running shoes not advised.) Water will be provided. Contact Cassey Jankowiak at 360-709-177. Notice: Regarding information contained in this advertisement and/or displayed on the Tribe’s website is subject to change without notice. Please address all question to the person or department identified in the announcement. Chehalis Community Walk Chehalis 6:00 - 7:00 PM Commu Walk Every Thursday evening Meet in front of the Community Center In response to community feedback, weekly even The walk is open to begin: ALL community members. When: April 10th, 2014 from 6 p.m. –7 p.m., an day evening thereafter Where: Meet in front of the Community The walk is open to ALL community members Accommodating to the beginner, moderate Accommodating to the beginner, moderate and walkers. and experienced walkers. Join us to enjoy Join us to enjoy friendship, sunshine (hopefull giveaways, and (hopefully!), fun! friendship, sunshine raffles, Event is prepared for rain or shine. Water and giveaways, and fun! provided after the walk.     Look forward to seeing you all there Event is prepared for rain or shine. Water and snacks will be provided after the walk. If you have a question about this event, please contact: Cassey Jankowiak Health Advocate & Educator Office: 360-273-5504 Look forward to seeing you all there! *This activity is made possible through the Community Transf Page 5 chehalistribe.org  greatwolflodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.netChehalis Commu Walk In response to community feedback, weekly even begin: When: April 10th, 2014 from 6 p.m. –7 p.m., an day evening thereafter USDA Food Distribution Dates WIC Program Thursday, September 4 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM August 21st September 18 October 23 November 20 December 16 Thursday, October 2 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM WIC/Dental will be handing out 3 months worth of voucher’s. Pickup is at the Community Center from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Thursday, November 6 WIC 9:30 - 12:00 Noon Thursday, December 4 9:30 - 12:00 Noon Fri. Aug. 1 – Sun. Aug. 24 Reminder: Please stick to monthly schedule for the USDA Food (Commodity) Program. If you are unable to make the date, please call and schedule an appointment with appropriate staff. For more information contact Deb Shortman at 306-709-1689. Cancer Support Groups Comprehensive Cancer Control Program South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency For USDA Food, call the warehouse at Nisqually 360-438-4216 Date: September 9th Time: 5:00 PM Where: Chehalis Wellness Center PT Room All are welcome. A light meal will be provided. Contact Sarah 360462-3241 or Christina 360-273-5504 for more information. Tips in Protecting Your Pets During the Summer Months summer. Dogs and cats need the extra water to stay hydrated. Take care of your pets when the summer temperatures rise. Animals can sustain brain damage or even die from heatstroke in just 15 minutes. Beating the heat is extra tough for dogs because they can only cool themselves by panting and by sweating through their paw pads. Here are some tips to keep your pets cool: Provide Shade - Your pet needs a cool place to lie down while outdoors. Make sure there is a nice tree or shaded area where your pet can stay cool. If you don’t have trees provide a shaded area with a tarp. Do not offer a doghouse for your dog in the heat of the summer, that’s one of the hottest places for them to go. Never Leave Your Dog in a Parked Car – On warm days your car gets hot inside, even with the windows down. On a day when the temperature is just 80 degrees outside, your car can reach 110 degrees in minutes. Do your dog a favor and leave them at home. If you see a dog left alone in a hot car, take down the car’s color, model, make, and license plate number. Have the owner paged in the nearest building, or call the police. Page 6 Give Them Lots of Water - Make sure your animals have access to lots of fresh, clean water throughout the day. If you usually have one bowl, add a second just for fresh water during the Take Your Dog Swimming - The best activity you can do in summertime or hot weather is swimming. Instead of walking the dog, take your dog to the river to wade or swim. If your dog or cat shows signs of heatstroke such as rapid breathing, heavy panting or lethargy, cool them down with water and contact a veterinarian immediately. chehalistribe.org  greatwolflodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net Burn Ban Due to dry weather conditions, there is a Burn Ban in place for the entire Chehalis Reservation until further notice. During this type of Burn Ban, you may not have open flames (like burn piles or campfires) and you may not use fireworks. Smoke houses , or fish cooks, are allowed, but please take extra precautions to ensure that sparks do not fly and you must have water on hand in case of an emergency. As per the Tribe’s everyday rules, you cannot burn garbage or furniture, anytime of the year. Burning garbage produces toxic pollution that will injure elders, children and people with breathing problems. Trash, furniture and mattresses can be taken to the dumpsters down near the Fish House. If you have any questions, call Glen Connelly at your Natural Resources Dept. at 709-1854. Thank you for helping to keep the Chehalis Reservation a safe place to live. Notice Regarding: Bear Sighting There has been a bear spotted by the tribal center crossing the road to the other property. Typically, every year there is a bear seen in this area. Down the hill from the tribal center are apple orchards. This just to remind you that he is back looking for food and allow him his space. So.....If you spot a bear: „„Just leave the animal alone. „„Don’t leave pet food out overnight. „„Manage your garbage. „„If you see bear cubs stay clear of them, DO NOT APPROACH THEM. „„And, remember bears are scared of people. Northwest Justice Project Free Legal Advice Clinic For low-income Community members of the five Tribes SPIPA serves An attorney from the Northwest Justice Project will be coming to the South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency’s (SPIPA) Squaxin Island Office the third Friday of each month unless noted to provide free legal consultations to eligible tribal members on civil legal matters (not criminal). Legal issues may include (among other things): Consumer – payday loans, debt collection, repossessions; Driver’s license reinstatement; Education – suspensions, expulsions, special education; Employment issues; Family Law – child custody, child support; Health Care and Welfare Benefits; Housing – evictions, foreclosures; Indian Wills and Estate Planning. Tribal Enrollment If you need to enroll your child this year please stop by the enrollment office to pick an application. If the biological father is an enrolled tribal member a DNA test is required. Make sure you get your application in by August 29, 2014. Enrollment Deadline is September 30. If you need a Tribal Identification Card please call at least one day in advance. For more information contact Chris Ortivez at 360-273-5911. Please leave a short message, name, type of request, and a return phone number and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Have a great day! Chehalis Tribal Newsletter UPCOMING CLINICS: Friday, August 15 Friday, September 19 Friday, October 10 (*Second Friday) The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation... “People of the Sands” Articles and opinions expressed in this publication are not Northwest Justicenecessarily Projectthe opinions of this publication or the Chehalis Tribal 10:00 AM Northwest – 3:00 PM ATJustice SPIPA’SProject OFFICE AT SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBE Business Committee. 3104 S.E. OLD OLYMPIC HWY. CLINIC FREE LEGAL ADVICE FREE LEGAL ADVICE The Chehalis TribalCLINIC Newsletter encourages tribal members to submit letters, articles, photographs, and drawings to be considered for publication. These are For low-income community members of For low-income community members of subject to editing. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BRING ALL THE PAPERWORK RELATED the five Tribes SPIPA serves the five Tribes SPIPA serves Contributing writers, artists, and photographers include Chehalis tribal TO YOUR LEGAL PROBLEM. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY. An attorney from the Northwest Justice Project will be coming to the South Puget Intertribal An attorney from the Northwest Justice Project willmembers be coming to the and South Puget Intertribal community staff. Submission deadline: 6th of each month Planning Agency’s (SPIPA) Squaxin Island Office the third Friday of each month unless noted to Planning Agency’s (SPIPA) Squaxin Island Office the third Friday of each month unless noted to Printed monthly provide free legal consultations to eligible tribal members on civil legal matters (not criminal). provide free legal consultations to eligible tribal members on civil legal matters (not criminal). If you prefer to schedule an appointment or for more information Legal please call Legal issues may include (among other things): Consumer – payday loans, debt collection, issues may include (among other things): Consumer – payday loans, debt collection, repossessions; Driver’s license reinstatement; Education – suspensions, expulsions, special repossessions; Driver’s licenseTribal reinstatement; Education –(360) suspensions, expulsions, special Business Committee Center 273-5911 Janel Riley at 888-201-1012 EXT 631 education; Employment issues; Family Law – child custody, child support; Health Care and Welfare Benefits; Housing – evictions, foreclosures; Indian Wills and Estate Planning. UPCOMING CLINICS: education; Employment issues; Family Law – child custody, child support; Health Care and Welfare Benefits; Housing – evictions, foreclosures; Indian Wills and Estate Planning. 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If you like what you see, make sure you take the time to thank and serving current them. and future generations chehalistribe.org  greatwolflodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net David Burnett, Chairman Ray “Barnaby” Canales, Vice Chairman Farley Youckton, Treasurer Cheryle Starr, Secretary Dan Gleason, Sr., 5th Council Member Chehalis Tribal Newsletter Staff: Fred Shortman, Communications Coordinator Page 7 Happy Birthday to Tribal Members Born in August SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 3 Geraldine Youckton Sarah Myer Riley Smith 10 17 Douglas Boyd Johnny Bumgarner James Cayenne II Lataya Tanner 24 James Gunnels Amanda Jennings Joseph Sanchez Misty Secena William Thoms 31 Mike Brown Bradley Gitchel 4 Ron Fanning Faith Hoheisel Makya Ortivez-Hicks Monica Sanchez Dalton Youckton 11 Kaiden Delgado Gerald Pickernell III Anthony Joe Henrietta Boyd Victoria Parent Rose Williams Happy 6 Anniversary Ron & Alissa Fanning Love Mom, Dad, Abe, Kyle, & Jeremy Page 8 25 5 6 Sylvanna Bracero Jenee Penn 12 13 Shayleen Fulton Adrian Hjelm-Snell Kayleen Fulton L’Ree Minthorne Sally Pickutark Joseph Sanchez Anthony Youckton 19 20 Andrea McGough Manny Medina 26 Wayne Barr Elizabeth Fulton Hakan Phillips Happy 30th Birthday Ronal Matthew Fanning Happy Birthday to Malia Accacia Karlea Youckton Vanessa Youckton Happy Anniversary to Jessie & Derwin We Love you! th 18 Alvin Boyd Paul Gibson “The Fannings” Love Mom & Dad, Alissa & Abe, Jeremy Happy 27th Birthday and Congradulations on your BA English Degree for WSU. We are very proud of you Kyle Fanning Love Mom & Dad, Ron & Alissa, Abe, Jeremy Allen Bush 2 7 Adrian Brown Lon Burgess Kyle Fanning William Heck Lee Starr 14 Starla Starr 8 Thomas Blacketer Jordan Bray Ares Wittwer 9 Leo Sanchez 15 Mark Colson Ashley Wittwer 16 21 Wilfredo Rosado Lucille Starr 22 Ryan Burnett Cynthia Yawn 28 29 Merle Benda Owen Youckton 27 Ostynn Farrier 23 30 Kly Meas Happy Birthday to my Favorite Niece Misty Secena Happy Birthday Daddy Johnny Bumgarner Auntie Lova Lova Lova you!! Love, Falisity Happy Birthday to my Handsome Son Kly Meas Jr. Love you to the moon and back <3 Mom chehalistribe.org  greatwolflodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net Heritage and Culture Program News Heritage and Culture Classes Offered Tribal Members Cultural Coordinator, Walter Lewis has gathered cedar for tribal members and it is now ready for use on projects. Our program invites beginning weavers who are tribal members to come to the community center and learn how to prepare the cedar by stripping and splitting it. Once you have learned to do this you can prepare your weaving kits to make a project. 9th Annual Northwest Indian Story Telling Festival Saturday and Sunday October 11 and 12 Portland, Oregon The Emerging Storytellers Workshop will be held over two days. Registration is $40.00, and includes admission to the weekend festival events. Culture Room is Open Monday 11:00AM – 5:30 PM Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays NOON-7:00 PM Please contact us at the community center and let us know if you want to participate in this project. We are still looking for teachers who CAN DO beading, fishing classes, special sewing projects, other projects, please contact Joyleen McCrory at 360-709-1748 if you are interested. If you have any suggestions or ideas that you think would be a great tribal member family activity please let us know. Heritage Coordinator, Lynn Hoheisel is available to work on family trees with tribal member families and is still looking for pictures to add to our collection. Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30PM CHEHALIS TRIBAL LOAN FUND NEWS This year (2014) we have processed: 2 Business Loans 28 Firework Loans 18 Debt Consolidation Loans 2 Home Improvement Loans We offer competitive interest rates. We are a Certified Native CDFI. We work hard at trying to improve your credit score, and lower your debt to income ratio. The Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund team. Pictured (L-R) are Diana Pickernell and Julie Burnett. The Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund has been busy! As you may know, we offer the following loan products: „„Business „„Firework „„Debt Consolidation „„Home Improvement We will be offering a training in September on “Providing Excellent Customer Service.” When you own a business, you need to be able to provide good customer service to keep operating. If you have any questions, please come see us at our office, located across from the Chehalis Tribal Center. Or call us at: Diana Pickernell, Loan Coordinator 360-709-1631 Julie Burnett, Executive Director 360-708-1831 A single ticket admission to any one festival event is $20, however, this is offered on a sliding-scale donation basis, as no one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Story Tellers Invite: If there are any storykeepers who would like to participate please contact Daniel Dixon (Menominee/ Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican) NISA Coordinator at 503-775-4014 or email daniel@wisdomoftheelders.org If you have a group that is interested in attending please refer to the contact number. It would be great to see ‘delegations' from Washington, Oregon, and Idaho tribal communities! Website: http://wisdomoftheelders.org/nisa/ PER CAPITA FORMS FOR THE NOVEMBER DISTRIBUTION: The finance department is mailing out this year’s per capita distribution form and W-9 to all adult tribal members at the end of August. The deadline for returning the forms in the self addressed envelope is October 17 . If you do not receive the form or the W-9 then please contact the finance department at 360709-1830. Thank you. chehalistribe.org  greatwolflodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net Page 9 Summer Youth Field Trip Includes a Cultural Day at Tillicum Village Chehalis Tribal Education and Youth Programs scheduled a cultural day and traveled to Tillicum Village on Tuesday, July 29. The kids enjoyed traveling together to feel the Native American culture experience. It was a beautiful day to enjoy the magnificent scenery and cruise from Seattle to the Blake Island State Park. After they arrived they were greeted and served up a delicious cup of steamer clams. There was a lot to take in as they toured the salmon pit in the long house in preparation of witnessing a mythical and magical Native American culture. There was a wide verity of native foods offered for those who desired from Fresh Fruit, Field Green Salad, Polenta, Wild Grain Harvest Rice, Signature Northwest Stew, Whole Grain Tillicum Bread, and Fire Roasted Salmon. Enough to fill everyone’s pallet. As the lights dimmed the children were mesmerized by the performance featuring the Tillicum Village dancers. Not just the dance, but their regalia and hand carved masks. The show was spectacular as they shared their legends, dances, customs and beliefs by other native people from various tribes of the Northwest coast. Afterwards, children were seen scampering along the grounds. Taking in all the animals they saw as the Blake Island State Park is a reserve and the animals are very tame. They toured the gift gallery and took time to have a photo taken. It was a good day and everyone was smiling as they boarded the boat to cruise on back to Seattle. Yes, it was a fun and relaxing day! It was a beautiful day as the children visited Tillicum Village at the Blake Island State Park. Photos provided by the Education Department Page 10 chehalistribe.org  greatwolflodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net Program Offers Opportunities to Pursue Higher Education Have you thought thought about about pursuing a a pursuing Bachelors Degree? Degree? Starting this this fall fall 2014 2014 Chehalis Tribal Higher Higher Education Education Program Program would would like like to to host host Evergreen State Evergreen State College College Here at the Tribal Community Center all we need is a minimum of Here at the Tribal Community Center all we need is a minimum of 7 qualified applicants interested in pursuing their Bachelor of Arts. 7 qualified applicants interested in pursuing their Bachelor of Arts. We We are are encouraging encouraging All Tribal Members, Community Members, Tribal All Tribal Members, Community Members, Tribal employees, and Enterprise employees employees, and Enterprise employees Brief: Qualifications, Credits and class meeting Brief: Qualifications, Credits andcredits, class meeting Preferably have 90 transferable or one of the 3 to qualify AA degree, AS degree, or ATA degree. Preferably have 90 transferable credits, or one of the 3 to qualify AA degree, AS degree, or ATA degree. Core courses are taught at each site, with the same core course readings and assignments at each different site. Core courses are taught each site, with same core coursesite readings assignments at each site. Students typically earn upatto 12 credits forthe work done through classes.and Advanced students may different propose additional Students typically earn up to 12 credits for work done through site classes. Advanced students may propose additional work for additional credits. work for additional credits. Classes meet 2 nights a week typically in the evening and in addition 4 classes are on Saturdays per quarter at the Longhouse on2the Evergreen Classes meet nights a weekcampus. typically in the evening and in addition 4 classes are on Saturdays per quarter at the Longhouse on the Evergreen campus. If you are interested and would like more information please contact If you Mendez, are interested would like more information please contact Racheal Higherand Education Coordinator at the Community Center, Racheal Mendez, Higher Education Coordinator the Community Center, email: rmendez@chehalistribe.org or at 360-709-1698. email: rmendez@chehalistribe.org 360-709-1698. By Tuesday, August 26,or2014 By Tuesday, August 26, 2014 NOTICE: Information displayed in this flyer, in email or on our website calendar is subject to change without notice. Pleaseinrefer to thisinflyer’s person for calendar the latestisupdate. NOTICE: Information displayed this flyer, email contact or on our website subject to change without notice. Please refer to this flyer’s contact person for the latest update. Chehalis Tribal Early Learning Programs Head Start & Early Head Start September Events Thursday, September 4: Health Day Monday, September 8 - Friday, September 12: Parent Orientations and Open House Monday, September 15: First Day of School! Thursday, September 18: Spirit Day-Favorite Hat Day! Monday, September 22: CTELP Closed (mandatory staff training) Thursday, September 25: Native American Day Celebration! WELCOME BACK! chehalistribe.org  greatwolflodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net Page 11 www.chehalistribe.org ©Copyright 2012 CHEHALIS TRIBAL NEWSLETTER is a publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation. * Or Current Resident PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID OAKVILLE WA PERMIT No. 2 FirstName LastName Street Address City, ST Zip Summer Youth Workers Learn About Healthy Choices Enterprise Introduce the End of Pat Odiorne, Nutritionist shared information on healthy food choices. Staff from the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center (CTWC) recently met with the Chehalis Summer Youth workers to share information about healthy food choices and disease prevention. The staff included members from the Diabetes Prevention and Community Transformation Grant Teams. Both programs focus on helping community members live healthier lives by eating healthier, exercising regularly and keeping a healthy weight. The Youth participated in an activity, matching various popular drinks with the amount of sugar they contained. Pat Odiorne, Nutritionist from the Clinic, demonstrated to the group the actual amount of sugar in each drink by using granulated sugar measured into a sandwich bags. Examples included Sunkist Orange Drink (20 ounces) contains 21 teaspoons of sugar (or 7 Tablespoons), Coke (20 ounces) contains 16 teaspoons (or 5 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon), and Rockstar, (24 ounces) contains 24 teaspoons of sugar (or 8 Tablespoons). The second topic that Pat covered was the caffeine content of the Page 12 energy drinks such as Red Bull (8.4 ounces) contains 80 gm of caffeine; Mountain Dew (20 ounces) contains 91 mg of caffeine; and Rockstar (24 ounces contains 240 mg of caffeine. 8 ounces of regular coffee can contain 95-200 mg depending on the variety of coffee and how strong it is brewed. It is recommended that if an adult is drinking more than 500 mg/day of caffeine—it would be a good time to cut back. An intake of no more than 100 mg of caffeine is recommended for teens. Pat also brought in 4 actual fast food meals: 2 from McDonalds and 2 from Dairy Queen. The 2 meals from McDonalds consisted of a “Super-size Burger with Fries” and a “Regular-size Burger and Fries”. The Dairy Queen meals consisted of a ten-nugget meal and a six-nugget meal. The kids were asked to guess the difference in calories between the larger and the smaller meals. Nathan Patterson and Desirray Pope-Klatush won prizes for the best guesses. The youth learned how portion size really makes a difference in the calories a person would consume eating these meals. The last topic covered was “How can we prevent diabetes?” The answer is to 1) Eat healthy 2) Exercise regularly, and 3) Keep a healthy weight. Pat shared that taking these steps now will definitely help these young people live longer healthier lives, and at the same time significantly reduce their risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. A special thanks to Christina Hicks, Sandra Burnett, and Pat Odiorne for their help and assistance with this event. Trail Teams to the Community The employees are working hard for our tribal enterprises. Let them know you appreciate their time and effort! End of the Trail #1 Pictured (L-R) are Kevin Albert, Bev Starr, Manny Medina, Wayne Ortivez End of the Trail #2 Pictured are are back row (L-R) Manny Medina, Carolyn Sloppy, Leon House, Daryl Boyd, David Threlkeld, Chris Klatush, Brad Fredrickson. Middle row (L-R) are Lisa Turner, Festus Smiley, Frank Boyd, Jason Dickerson. Front row (L-R) are Gina Sanchez, Paula Klatush, Tony Olney, Dale Klatush Jr., Dale Klatush III, Lydia Fromm End of the Trail #3 Pictured are back row (L-R) Janice Doughty , Jerry Meas, Jarrod Johnson, Brittany Leal, Rikki Sutterlict, Lance Jones, Matthew Gregory, Gerald Pickernell III, Bobbi Martin. Front row (L-R) are Lavona Parsons, Yolanda Ortivez, Lynn Pyne, Norma Daniels, Marrissa Daniels, James Trobaugh. chehalistribe.org  greatwolflodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_chehalis%3A9c2fe09dfbe2b195. Public record. Not legal advice.