The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, ‘People of the Sands’ (2025)

The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, ‘People of the Sands’

CHEHALIS

TRIBAL

NEWSLETTER

JUNE 2025 FIND HISTORY, HERITAGE & RESOURCES AT CHEHALISTRIBE.ORG

inside

Honoring fathers / 3

PIP program / 4

Spending Frenzy / 6

July birthdays / 7

Chehalis Tribal Enterprises

news and information / 9

Emergency preparation / 10

Health Center update / 12

Lunch & Learn

Basil pesto is a

flavor sensation

Dazzling displays

Tribal members sell

the coolest fireworks

page 5

page 8

Students

embrace a

bright future

Happy graduation!

class of

OHS seniors poised

to follow their dreams

By Frazier Myer

Oakville High School held its 2025

graduation ceremony on June 14.

This year’s senior class included

many Chehalis Tribal community

members who enthusiastically received

their diplomas.

Tayleena EverybodytalksaboutKlatush gave the senior speech.

Students then spoke in recognition of

their dedicated families who helped

them achieve the important milestone.

They thanked loved ones for all of their

hard work leading up to graduation.

The OHS senior class took a few

minutes to greet their families during

the Rose Ceremony and handed out

flowers to close friends and family.

Congratulations to the class of 2025!

Education Department

celebrates achievements

By Bobbie Bush

Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel’s

Events Center was the exciting

site of the 2025 high school

graduation celebration on June 12.

Soaring High: Embracing

the Future with Knowledge and

Integrity was the theme of the

event hosted by the Chehalis

Tribe’s Education Department.

This is a fitting theme as young

graduates fledge the nest and

begin new paths in education,

career, service and life.

Tables were set up family style,

ready for a delicious buffet meal.

Each family found their spots and

the seniors were gifted little teddy

bears with cedar bark miter caps.

Each table featured candies,

goodies and gifts for grads and

their families. The front area was

loaded with presents that each

graduate was asked to give to their

parent, guardian, special aunt or

grandparent who helped them

through the arduous process of

completing high school.

Individual photos and

pictures with families were

taken and will be shared

as soon as they are

printed.

As families took

their seats, food

was placed

See

STUDENTS

page 2

Oakville High School seniors and their families celebrate a huge

accomplishment at graduation on June 14.

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Mission accomplished: Oakville high school seniors celebrate tenacity, tradition and an important goal reached at the 2025 graduation ceremony.

STUDENTS

From page 1

on the tables: bowls of steamer

clams, chilled jumbo shrimp,

chicken wings, pizza pockets

and mozzarella sticks were the

appetizers.

K-12 Manager John “JJ”

Shortman Jr. opened the event

and welcomed families. After a

blessing, all of the high school

graduates were asked to serve

themselves at the buffet. Elders

were then invited to dish up for

dinner followed by families and

everyone else in attendance.

Roast beef, potatoes, green salad,

macaroni and cheese were served.

Cupcakes and pudding rounded

out dessert.

After the meal, JJ introduced

Chehalis Tribe Vice Chairwoman

Sheilah Bray as the keynote

speaker.

“Welcome students, parents,

family members and friends.

Today, we gather in celebration

with our future, these young

adults here who, with the support

of family and friends, reached a

milestone this year – graduating

high school,” Sheila said.

“Their lives are progressing to

the next level soon, which may

include independence, higher

education, bigger expectations

and more responsibility. Does

this sound a little scary? You’re

normal! Do you know what you

want to do with your life yet?

It’s ok to not have the answer.

Advice: Make sensible choices and

smart decisions for yourselves.

Remember this. Every experience

is just that, an experience. Good or

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL

Shadow Hernandez

Graham Kapousin

Addison Sekishiro

ENVISION CAREER ACADEMY

Thomas Blacketer

FUTURUS HIGH SCHOOL

Jordan Lopez

MUCKLESHOOT TRIBAL SCHOOL

Tayleena Klatush

Everybodytalksabout

Lilah Aquilar

Daniel Rodas

Andre Kluth

Rachel Simmons

Koner Burnett

Ares Wittwer

Dyani Cayenne

Deshawn Hernandez

ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL

OAKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL

bad, keep what’s important and

move on,” she continued.

“Let’s remember that it’s the

small things that matter most. And

everything is small. Go out in this

world and explore, experience and

enjoy it. Life is full of opportunities

as well as surprises. Good luck with

your future endeavors and may

you all be blessed to live your best

life. Be the best version of yourself!

In a country where you can be

anything you want to be, be kind.

Dance as if no one is watching and

Congratulations class of 2025!

You did it. Thank you,” Sheilah

concluded.

Higher Education Coordinator

Racheal Mendez spoke briefly to

the graduates and families. She

hoped to see all of the graduates

come to see her regarding higher

SHEILAH BRAY,

VICE CHAIRWOMAN

SHELTON HIGH SCHOOL

Mia Vigil

Ryder Vigil

Andre Kluth

Carolann Black

Isiah Bird

Go out in this world

and explore, experience

and enjoy it. Life is

full of opportunities

as well as surprises.

Joseph Sanchez-Allenbach

Kylee Secena

Hailey Boyd

Artie Romero

education options.

JJ called the graduates to

the stage to sign for a gas gift

card and day pass from Great

Wolf Lodge. Each student was

given a goody bag with all kinds

of presents to celebrate their

milestones. Afterward, seniors

selected a present for their

parents, guardians or someone in

their family who supported them

through their schooling journey.

For a fun dose of entertainment,

hypnotist Scott Ward entertained

families, graduates, educators

and guests. He asked all of the

graduates to line up on stage. As

his routine unfolded, some of the

less hypnotizable young graduates

were dismissed. All of the young

people were engaged and laughing.

Scott was kind enough to dismiss

one of our shyer graduates early in

the routine, and the relief on the

young man’s face was obvious as he

left the stage! Laughter abounded.

K-12 Program Assistant Jodie

Smith created a beautiful slide

show presentation. Each graduate

was represented with pictures

throughout their educational

experience.

Each year, Jodie creates

this memorable history of the

graduates’ school days for families.

After speaking with several

of the seniors, they stated what

they hoped would be their career

path: a nurse, physical therapist,

occupational therapist, filmmaker

and a couple of basketball players.

Graduate names were

read off and each student was

wrapped in a beautiful Pendleton

blanket and took a seat on

the stage. It was wonderful to

witness 21 young people being

hugged and recognized for their

accomplishments.

Just before the conclusion,

all of the graduates on the stage

lined up for a big group photo.

Congratulations to all!

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Honoring fathers

Dozens of men attended a

Father’s Day event on June 12

at the Community Center

Gathering Room and enjoyed

a lunch by LL BBQ. Chehalis

Tribal Nurse Practitioner

Kathyrn DeRose spoke about

the importance of men having

annual exams. Lead Mental

Health Counselor Matthew

McIver discussed topics such

as anxiety, stress, depression

and coping skills. He also talked

about the services Behavioral

Health will offer when the new

building is complete.

Photos by Christina Hicks

SOUTH PUGET SOUND

INTERTRIBAL PLANNING AGENCY

Diaper distribution

JULY 25

DIAPERS / WIPES /

PULL-UPS / MORE

Need diapers? You may

qualify! Households on

or near Tribal lands and

enrolled in programs

such as WIC, SNAP or

TANF might be eligible

CALL 360-426-3990

Looking

Forward

Together

ELDERS SUPPORTS AND

SERVICES: You are invited

to an intertribal gathering

of Elders, caregivers and

service providers

AUG. 14

Lucky Eagle

Casino &

Hotel Events

Center

FOR QUESTIONS:

CALL 360-426-3990

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HEALTH/WELLNESS

Building strong, resilient families

Program supports

positive parenting

By Kelli Smith, MA, LMHCA

For generations, Native families

have nurtured children and

families with wisdom rooted in

tradition, community and respect

for all life.

Today, those same values are

being taught through the Positive

Indian Parenting (PIP) program

— a culturally grounded training

that helps parents build stronger,

healthier relationships with their

children while supporting their

own mental wellness.

Developed by the National

Indian Child Welfare Association

(NICWA), PIP is a curriculum

that blends traditional Indigenous

parenting philosophies with

contemporary tools for emotional

support and family resilience.

What is Positive Indian

Parenting?

SPIPA Healthy Families Program

Presents:

1/22/2020-Traditional Parenting

1/29/2020-Lessons of the Storyteller

2/5/2020-Lessons of the Cradleboard

2/12/2020-Harmony in Child Rearing

2/19/2020-Traditional Behavior Management

2/26/2020-Lessons of Mother Nature

3/4/2020-Praise in Traditional Parenting

3/11/2020-Choices in Parenting

The program offers an eightsession training that includes

aspects of:

n Traditional parenting roles

and values

n Storytelling as teaching

n Discipline without violence

n Spirituality and child

guidance

n Balance and harmony in the

family

It invites parents and caregivers

to reflect on their own experiences

and learn new ways to nurture

their children through cultural

teachings, emotional awareness

and respect-based guidance.

Classes will be held

@Community Center in the

Gathering Room

5:00-7:00pm

reconnection.

benefit, too, by building in time

Here are ways Native parents

for rest, prayer or quiet reflection.

RESOURCES

can support both their mental

6. Engage in programs such

health and parenting journey:

as PIP: Whether in-person or

1. Reconnect with culture:

virtual, PIP offers a welcoming

Stay tuned for a new Positive

Participate in community events.

space to learn, share and heal

Indian Parenting group. This

Cultural identity strengthens

alongside other Native parents.

is one of the exciting services

mental resilience and models

we will offer after moving into

pride for children.

Collective strength

the new Behavioral Health

2. Seek

support:

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Beth

Klatush

Office:

360-709-1627 Email: bklatush@chehalistribe.org

Programs like PIP

building.

with an elder, counselor

are more than just

Contact Chehalis Tribe

or parenting group

educational tools. They

Behavioral Health at 360can ease emotional

affirm that Native

709-1733 or nicwa.org.

burdens. Many tribal

parenting practices,

clinics offer culturally

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tradition, community parent-child relationships.

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personal challenges, trauma or

trauma, fosters cultural pride and

children. Give yourself grace.

completed PIP training,

intergenerational grief.

promotes emotional stability.

It’s about showing up with love,

Many Native families today

As parents feel more supported

patience and a willingness to grow. deepening their understanding

of culturally rooted parenting

still feel the effects of historical

and empowered, children grow up

4. Use storytelling: Children

methods.

trauma, including forced

with a stronger sense of identity

often learn best through stories.

By reconnecting with

assimilation, boarding schools and Sharing family memories

and security.

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systemic injustice. This can impact or spiritual teachings builds

Together, these outcomes lay a

community-based approaches,

both mental health and parenting

foundation for improved mental

connection and teaches values.

these counselors are now better

confidence.

5. Create routine and

health across the community

balance: Daily routines help

equipped to support Native

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and a renewed sense of cultural

children feel secure. Parents can

offering healing through cultural

families in nurturing healthy

continuity and collective strength.

*For More Information Contact:

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Herbs

SPICES

pesto!

Basil pesto rotini

pasta hits the spot for

a fresh summer meal

brimming with flavor

By Bobbie Bush

The Special Diabetes

Program for Indians (SDPI)

hosted a delicious and

informative Lunch & Learn on

June 18 in the Chehalis Tribal

Wellness Center.

Community Wellness

Manager Christina Hicks and

Cathy Visser, MPH, RDN, CD,

welcomed four people to the

session.

The topic of herbs and spices

was interesting. Cathy asked the

group to name their favorites.

The more popular ones were

cinnamon, garlic, cilantro,

sage and stevia. However, one

participant did not care for

garlic and a couple people

did not like cilantro or stevia.

Cinnamon was a universal

favorite.

A particularly beloved dish at

the Chehalis Tribe’s community

dinners is the frozen mixed

berries flavored with cinnamon

that Trudy Marcellay often

brings.

For the Lunch & Learn

meal, Cathy opted to use Barilla

protein rotini that she cooked

and flavored with delicious

basil, olive oil, garlic, lemon

juice and zest, pine nuts and

parmesan cheese. She added

boiled chicken to provide a

healthy amount of protein. It

was yummy. The pasta was

tender and delicious.

An informative talk covered

alternative snacks, such as fresh

fruit and popped popcorn.

This led to a discussion about

creating your own garden to

grow crisp, fresh vegetables.

In August, the Lunch

& Learn topic might be

metabolism and how choices

of food affect our bodies, blood

sugar and energy levels.

Cathy Visser creates a delicious Basil Pesto recipe at the June 18 Lunch & Learn in the Wellness Center.

BASIL PESTO RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

4 cups fresh basil

4 garlic cloves

1 cup finely grated

parmesan cheese

½ cup pine nuts, toasted

1 teaspoon freshly squeezed

lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

½ cup to ¾ cup olive oil

Combine basil, garlic, parmesan, pine

nuts, lemon juice and a big pinch of

salt and pepper in food processor.

Pulse until combined. With the

processor on, stream in olive oil until

mixture comes together. Taste and

season with more salt and pepper if

needed. This freezes great.

* Add pasta and chicken for a

delicious meal.

Seeking cooks and teachers

ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS: If you would like to

prepare and serve lunch at Heritage & Culture classes

or teach a quarterly class or instruct at our Chehalis

Tribal Culture Camp in August, send your name, address,

phone number and what you would like to teach or cook!

Email Community & Culture Director Cheryle Starr at

cstarr@chehalistribe.org or Heritage & Culture Coordinator

Trudy Marcellay at tmarcellay@chehalistribe.org

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Spending Frenzy roundtable

SPECIAL RATES

AND TERMS FOR:

AUTO REFI

LOAN SPECIAL!

FIXED INTEREST RATES

BETWEEN 4-6%

REDUCED LOAN FEE!

•

Up to $50,000

•

Terms 12-72 months

•

Must have made 12

months of on-time

payments

Full coverage

insurance required

•

HOME

IMPROVEMENT

•

Repairs or

Improvements

Up $50,000

•

Terms 12 to 72 months

•

Contractor bids may be

required

•

Limited to new CTLF Loans

BUSINESS

LOANS

•

Equipment, Operations,

Start-up, or Growth

Up to $100,000

•

Terms 12 to 84 months

•

CONTACT CTLF FOR DETAILS ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND APPLICATION

REQUIREMENTS: (360)709Ͳ1631 OR CTLF@CHEHALISTRIBE.ORG

In accordance with federal laws and U.S. Department of Treasury policy, this organization is prohibited from discrimination on

the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to the U.S. Department

of Treasury, Director, Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity at 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington,

DC 20220; call (202) 622Ͳ1160; or send an eͲmail to crcomplaints@treasury.gov. If needed, please contact Tamra De Nova at

360.709.1631 or by email: tdenova@chehalistribe.org. 

Sample APR and monthly payments for a

$50,000 loan with a 6% annual interest rate

and a $250 fee over a 7Ͳyear term (84

months) = 19.85% APR

A dynamic budgeting simulation evolved into a powerful roundtable discussion focused

on the unique strengths and challenges facing Native American youth at an event hosted

by CTLF in partnership with SPIPA at House of Welcome on the Evergreen State College

campus. Tribal members and volunteers from financial institutions and nonprofits explored

meaningful strategies for financial empowerment and culturally relevant support.

WIC services through SPIPA

ABOUT: The

organization

meets the special

nutritional needs

of pregnant,

breastfeeding and

postpartum moms;

infants; and

children up to age 5.

NEXT DATE:

July 17

DO YOU

QUALIFY?:

Find out if you

qualify for WIC at

doh.wa.gov/youand-your-family/

wic/wic-eligibility

CONTACT:

wicnutrition@

spipa.org

or 360-426-3990

USDA FOOD PICKUP

JULY 25

10:30 AM-1:30 PM

COMMUNITY CENTER

If you or a member of

your household are

enrolled in a federally

recognized tribe or you

live within reservation

boundaries, you might

be eligible for SPIPA’s

program. The USDA

food pickup offers

food to fill up your

freezer, refrigerator and

cupboards. Items are

first-come, first-served.

Must present tribal ID

at the time of pickup.

MORE INFORMATION:

CALL 360-426-3990

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JULY BIRTHDAYS

Rylee Adams

Shayden Baker

Connie Baker

Jasmine Baker

Carlos Bill-Sanchez

Fau Fau Boyd

Laura Boyd

Rene’ Bracero Jr.

Calvin Bray

Elizabeth Brown

Natalie Brown

Carmen Brown

Candace Brown

Frankie Brown

Benaiah Burnett

Arielle Burnett

Pai’nuh’nah’ Carter

Theodore Charles

Halle Colson

Albert Combs Jr.

Kamryn Couillard

Kenneth Daniels

Nayeli Davidson

Erin Delgado

Alexander Flores

Allen Fricke Jr.

Ronald Gaines Jr.

Hector Gaines

Elvis Gillie

Gary Ortivez III

Adam Gunnels

Shyann Ortivez

Sharon Hall

Tom Hayden

Rigoberto Hernandez

Christina Hicks

Marlene Hjelm

Mikaela Hoheisel

Jakeb Hoyle

Kimberly Joe

Gloria Jones

Eli King-Gleason

Cecily Klatush

Christopher Klatush

Dale Klatush

Andre Kluth

Haley Parkinson

Jesa Penn-Roco

Querida Perez

Johnny Perez

Yvonne Peterson

Leeloo Pettit

Frances Pickernell

Jorja Potter

Paula Reininger

Ronald Rodgers Jr.

Edwardo Sanchez

Rick Sanchez Sr.

Elisa Sanders

Samuel Seymour

Omar Thomas

Nathan Kluth

Grant Shortman

Elijah Thrailkill

Jah’Mari KluthDaniels

John Shortman Jr.

Rhapsody Simmons

Ryan White Eagle

Bracero

Chloe Lopez Palmer

Linda MacDougall

Landen Mashburn

Melissa McAlister

Jacinda Medina

Uilani Siufanua

Rain Slighte

Jodie Smith

Gordon Starr

Jedediah Starr

Jimmie Williams

Farley Youckton II

Phillip Youckton

Zola Youckton

Andrew Youckton

Dallas Youckton

Alicia Medina

Andrea Steckstor

Michelle

Murrell

Lexxy Tanner

Lola Youckton

Danny Thomas

Stanley Youckton

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Tribal fireworks stands pack a punch

The Chehalis Tribe

continues the annual

tradition of selling

fireworks on the

Chehalis Reservation.

Stand owners have sold

fireworks and helped

locals in the community

celebrate the Fourth of

July in style for decades.

This year, there were

more than 50 stands

making deals throughout

the weeks leading up

to the exciting national

holiday.

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By Natalie Thomson

BLACK RIVER BLUES BLUEBERRY FARM

The farm is hard at work preparing to reopen

for blueberry season. The farm stand and U-pick

planned to be open from July 10 from:

n 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday

n Closed Monday-Tuesday

TALKING CEDAR RESTAURANT

Talking Cedar Restaurant’s July specials include:

Farmer’s Flatbread appetizer, Stuffed Manicotti and

Talking Cedar Plank Salmon entrees, Summer Spice

Cake with Caramelized Apples dessert and Lavender

Lemon Spritz cocktail.

TALKING CEDAR BREWERY & DISTILLERY

Talking Cedar Brewery has started production for

Savage Brewing Co. to launch three new beers – a

lager, west coast pilsner and a hazy IPA. Savage

Brewing has distribution in 132 Safeway/Albertsons

as well as Lumen field for all Sounders and Seahawks

games with plans to launch into 150 Fred Meyer

TEAM MEMBER HIGHLIGHT

Kevin Albert Joining the Oaksridge

Golf Course maintenance team in

April 2025, Kevin has quickly proven

himself to be a hard-working and dependable

team member. His role focuses on maintaining the

grounds, including preparing the greens, weed

eating and helping beautify the course. Each

morning, Kevin and his teammate Will clear away

stores in Washington this fall.

Talking Cedar will release its first hop water, a

0.0% alcohol sparking beverage. This edition will

be made with citra hops, carbonated water and

lemon juice.

Talking Cedar is in research and development

on three spirits it hopes to launch in September.

Triple Sec: orange-flavored liqueur essential to

top cocktails such as the margarita

Aperitivo: light, sweet-bitter botanical spirit,

perfect for refreshing spritzes

Amaro: stronger, herbal liqueur featured in

negronis and boulevardiers

OAKSRIDGE GOLF COURSE

July is shaping up to be a busy month at

Oaksridge Golf Course, with tournaments

scheduled every Saturday, including the Chehalis

Tribal Loan Fund Tournament on July 18. To sign

up a team, contact Tamara at CTLF.

Players are encouraged to call ahead for course

availability at 360-482-3511.

debris and dew, mow and keep the rest

of the course clean and well-groomed.

Although this is Kevin’s first time

working in golf course maintenance, he

brings a strong work ethic and positive

attitude to every shift. His friendly

personality and eagerness to help have made him a

great fit with the team. Kevin enjoys spending time

with his family and watching his daughter shine on

the softball field.

WE ARE HIRING! Go to chehalistribalenterprises.com for career opportunities

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Latest advances in emergency gear

Tribal community prepares for the unexpected

By Emergency Management

Manager Clint Davis

The Chehalis Public Safety

Emergency Management team

led by Manager Clint Davis and

Coordinator Cal Bray brought

together Tribal staff, Elders

and community members for

an engaging and informative

emergency preparedness event

during May at the Community

Center’s Gathering Room.

This interactive session focused

on the latest developments in

emergency gear, water and food

storage and personalized go-kits.

Attendees received updates on

cutting-edge communication tools,

including satellite pagers, Rapid

Radios, 4G-based systems, SIM

card technology and Ham radios.

A highlight of the event was

the tasting station, where guests

sampled a variety of freeze-dried

emergency rations. From crunchy

emergency bars to sweet treats

such as freeze-dried ice cream

sandwiches and cheesecake bites

– plus a bold cup of freeze-dried

instant coffee – attendees got a

real taste of what emergency food

supplies can taste like. Several

full-sized freeze-dried meal

samples were also sent home with

Elders for further exploration.

To support personal readiness,

EM staff distributed starter

emergency backpacks to Elders

and staff, helping them build their

own preparedness kits.

Emergency Management

personnel answered questions,

shared tips and offered resources.

With more than 30 participants,

the event reflected strong

community interest and a shared

commitment to readiness.

The next event in September

will focus on pantry preparedness,

emergency cooking methods and

planning for potential evacuations.

RESOURCES

To learn how

the Emergency

Management Team

serves the Tribe

and how you can be

ready to go, contact

the team at EM@

chehalistribe.org or

call 360-709-1770.

Chehalis Tribal

Emergency

Management

Manager

Clint Davis

outfits Tribal

members

with starter

emergency

backpacks for

their prepping

journies.

GPR Survey training

X16 participants took part

in GPR training June 3-4 on

the Chehalis Reservation

in partnership with the

Heritage Preservation

program from the Cowlitz

Tribe. The land surveyed

on the reservation is

connected to the Tribal

Cemetery on Anderson

Road. The purpose of the

project is to explore the

area around the cemetery

for potential unmarked

burial plots or artifacts.

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See you in October!

Satsop Business Park

150 Technology Ln, Elma, WA 98541

October 9, 2025

See registration form for entry times

Questions

Lorie Thompson, lthompson@esd113.org

Try-a-Trade

Try-a-Trade is back! We’re excited to welcome back our handson learning event for high school students to connect with

dozens of construction trades, employers, and organizations.

Last year, students enjoyed:

“Having the opportunity to meet with all of the companies there,

discuss their work, and see examples of some of it.”

“Walking around, getting to look at all the trades, and see the

cool stuff everyone does.”

Participating unions:

Boilermakers

Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers

Carpet Layers

Cement Mason and Plasterers

Drywall Finishers

Electricians

Elevator Constructors

Glaziers

Heat and Frost Insulators

Ironworkers

Laborers

Operating Engineers

Painters

Plumbers and Pipefitters

Roofers and Waterproofers

Sheet Metal Workers

Sprinkler Fitters

Teamsters

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CHEHALIS TRIBAL NEWSLETTER

The Confederated Tribes

of the Chehalis Reservation,

‘People of the Sands’

Articles and opinions expressed

are not necessarily those of this

publication or the Chehalis Tribal

Business Committee.

SUBMISSIONS

Tribal members are encouraged

to submit birthday and anniversary

wishes, letters, articles, photos

and drawings to be considered

for publication in the newsletter

(materials are subject to editing).

Contributing writers, artists and

photographers include Chehalis

tribal community members/staff.

STAFF

Communications Coordinator

Frazier Myer, Communications

Specialist Bobbie Bush,

Designer Audra J. Hill and the

Information Technology Team

TRIBAL CENTER

Main line: 360-273-5911

Address: 420 Howanut Road

Oakville, WA 98568

Office: 360-709-1726

Fax: 360-273-5914

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

© copyright 2025

Chairman: Dustin Klatush

Vice Chairwoman: Sheilah Bray

Treasurer: Farley Youckton

Secretary: Cheryle Starr

Fifth Council Member:

Thomas Trott

The Chehalis Tribal

Newsletter is a

publication of the

Confederated Tribes

of the Chehalis

Reservation

Chehalis Behavioral Health Center

WEEKLY PROJECT UPDATE

October 18, 2024

Chehalis

Behavioral

Health

Chehalis

Behavioral

HealthCenter

Center

Weekly

project

update: June

20, 2025

WEEKLY

PROJECT

UPDATE

October 18, 2024

Current activities

PEASE CONSTRUCTION

TEAM MEMBERS

C A:

Tano Bailon,

Steve Kathman,

• Phipps,

Install

Base Course for Parking Lot

Jacob

Hans

Wolff, Sean Barnes,

Tyler Dowell

• Framing in Roof Cricket

C A:

• Interior Wall Framing

SUBCONTRACTORS

ON SITE

MC•PipeExterior

Masters, Wall Framing and Sheathing

Above: Residential appliances are set.

PEP Electrical, Todd

Right: Tough Dirt spreads topsoil.

Robinson, Tough Dirt,

TRS• Mechanical

Pull Wire for Lighting at CLT Panels

• Install Base Course for Parking Lot

Electrical R/I for EV Chargers and

SPECIAL REMINDERS

Generator

•

Safety requirements:

Boots, hard hats,

safety glasses,

high-visibility

work gear

• Install Roof Hatch

Framing in Roof Cricket

•

U

A:

•

•

•

•

n Miscellaneous electrical trim out

n Install lighting at steel canopy

n Install door hardware

n Install electrified hardware

C A:

n Residential appliances

n Topsoil placement

n Install snow guards, bike racks

and interior/exterior ADA

pedestals

n Clean walls

Upcoming

• Install Base

Courseactivities

for Parking Lot

Pease Construction working on interior framing and sheathing

n Set generator/make connections

n Install roller shades

n Finish plumbing trim

• Framing in Roof Cricket

n HvAC equipment prep for startup

n Access control panel and fire

alarm panel trim out

n Retention pond mix

n Plants and seeding

Set Hollow Metal Frames

Install WRB’s and Flashings

Electrical R/I at Exterior

Walls

THE CBHC

TEAM HAS WORKED 300 DAYS WITH ZERO ACCIDENTS!

Plumbing R/I at Walls

• Interior Wall Framing

• Interior Wall Framing