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 (2015)

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

February 2015

Private Basket Collection Gifted to the Chehalis Tribe

By Jolynn Goertz, Cultural

Resource Specialist

On Monday, January 26,

Heritage Committee members

and staff and Tribal Historic

Preservation staff made a trip

up to Stanwood, Washington

to accept of gift of eighteen

baskets. The gift was made

by Pann Benedict, who has

cared for the collection and

kept the baskets in excellent

condition. The baskets

have been in her family for

many years, and she wanted

to return the collection to

Heritage Committee members and Tribal Historic Preservation staff

the Chehalis people. The

baskets came to the Benedict accepted a gift of eighteen baskets from Pann Benedict.

and files kept by her parents

family during the Great

and even rye grass. Notes within

Depression. Mae Sloane Benedict,

each basket indicate origin or style. while they were taking a class at

Centralia College on Chehalis

Pann’s grandmother, received the

culture and history. The class was

baskets through trade, and then

Pann’s parents, John and Patty

taught by Helen Neilson, with

passed them on to her family. The

Benedict, had an abiding interest

collection consists of baskets made in Chehalis culture. Along with the

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from bear grass, cedar bark, raffia,

baskets, Pann gifted a notebook

Tribal Members Reprogram Their Tribal

Identification Card to Qualify for Fuel Tax

On Thursday, January 21, tribal members

came to the End of the Trail II to reprogram

their tribal member identification card

to continue their Chehalis tribal member

fuel discount. End of the Trail staff were

available that day to reprogram and answer

questions. The Lucky Eagle staff provided

snacks and drinks for all who attended that

day. The process was quick without long

lines.

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Dear Tribal Community

As we break ground on the new

expansion of the Lucky Eagle

Casino and Hotel, I wanted to take

a moment to thank you for making

this incredible project possible,

The design will introduce concepts

never before seen in the gaming

industry in the Pacific Northwest,

and will make the property a “must

visit” for current and new guests

alike.

And just wait until you see it!

The plans have features and

amenities that are nothing short

of amazing. A 120,000 square

foot parking garage will actually

sit above the casino expansion,

enabling guests to go directly

from their cars to the gaming floor

without a long walk or exposure to

the elements. An upscale sports bar

with an urban feel and see-through

beverage pipes will make viewing

parties truly special. An awesome

salmon pit in the remodeled buffet

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Inside

NOTICE TO TRIBAL MEMBERS:

If you were unable to make the event in

January, you can still reprogram you card

to qualify for the fuel tax exemption.

The Excitement is Building

-Casino Starts Expansion-

Tribal members at the End of the Trail II to reprogram

their tribal identification card with store employees

Health and Wellness News ................ 4

Staff Profile: Ate’ha Triance, LPN ..... 5

Opportunity for Native Artists ........... 6

Exercise Room Hours ........................ 7

February Birthdays ............................ 8

Loan Fund Program News ................ 9

Students of the Month ...................... 10

Early Learning News ....................... 11

Substance Abuse Workshop .............. 12

Collection continued from Page 1

archaeologist Jeanne Welch and linguist Dale

Kinkade giving lectures.

the baskets and transporting them back to the

reservation. The group discussed the history

of the collection with Pann and examined the

baskets. Baskets were photographed, wrapped,

and placed in acid-free tissue paper and storage

boxes. The baskets are

currently in quarantine and

then will be cataloged and

inventoried. Options are

being explored for sharing the

baskets with the community.

Before the trip to Stanwood, Heritage

Committee members and

staff travelled to the Hibulb

Cultural Center to make a

tour of Tulalip exhibits and

consult with cultural center

staff. This included Christina

Hicks, Chair of the Committee,

Virginia Canales, Cindy Andy,

and Heather Youckton, and

staff member Lynn Hoheisel.

The group was very impressed

with the Hibulb facility.

Tribal Historic Preservation

Pann Benedict graciously

staff Dan Penn and Jolynn

Amrine Goertz met the group donated her family’s basket

collection to the Chehalis

in Stanwood, bringing with

Tribe.

them supplies for wrapping

Many thanks are extended to

Pann, who graciously opened

her home and provided

a delicious lunch for the

guests. Her sharing—both

of the basket collection and

her knowledge—supports

the preservation of Chehalis

culture and history.

SPECIAL USE

PERMIT PUBLIC

NOTICE

When you’re thinking about building, a Special

Use Permit is required for any building activities

proposed that would be located in a designated

flood hazard area or within the Sensitive Lands

Zoning designation on the reservation or offreservation Tribal fee or trust land. When a

Special Use Permit is needed, the applicant fills

out the application, pays the $25 dollar fee, and

the project is reviewed by the Tribe’s Chief

Building Officer. When the application has

passed that process, it will go out for a 14-day

public comment period.

Previously, this part of the process was done

exclusively through paper notices posted on

reservation bulletin boards (the Tribal Center,

the stores, Housing, etc.). Now, however, the

Chehalis Tribal Planning Department will be able

to utilize the internet to reach more of the Tribal

member public through the tribal website.

Directions

Simply go to www.chehalistribe.org, click on

Departments and select Planning from the drop

down menu.

When the Planning page loads, there will be a

small boxed menu on the right of the page, click

on Public Notices.

Any Special Use Permits out for public comment

will appear with a downloadable PDF to review.

Contact Information

If you have any comments of questions on any

Special Use Permit, or anything you see on the

Planning page of the Tribe’s website, please call

Photos submitted by Heritage and

Culture Program.

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Chehalis Tribal Planning Office

at the Tribal Center

at 360-273-5911

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Expansion continued from Page 1

will be unlike anything our guests have experienced in our area.

It all adds up to a beautiful addition to your casino and hotel that promises

to be the talk of southwest Washington. We will keep you posted on our

progress moving forward, and invite you to watch the project take shape at

luckyeagle.com.

I thank you again for your support and feedback.

Kind regards,

John Setterstrom, General Manager

Lucky Eagle Casino

360-273-2000

luckyeagle.com This is a sample drawing of the finished product for the

Exempt continued from page 1

Locations Where Tribal Members Can

Reprogram Their Enrollment Cards

EOT 2:

Contact Lisa Turner or Chris Klatush to reprogram you card. They are

available Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM

CTE Office:

Contact Mackenzie Jones and Willie Secena to reprogram cards. They

are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

For more information contact Manny Medina, Manager, for any specific

questions or concerns at

mmedina@chehalistribe.org

or at his CTE office number

360-273-1251

expansion project for the Lucky Eagle Casino and Hotel. The

construction phase should be completed in 16-18 months.

~ Now Hiring ~

Are you a Chehalis Tribal Member? Do you have experience as a carpenter

and/or laborer? (Experience is preferred but not required!)

If the answer to both these questions is YES, I have great news for you!

Forma Construction is looking to hire you! **You can go to the hotel

parking lot and speak with Chad Lincoln, Superintendent. Let him know

you are a Tribal member or send me your name and phone number at your

earliest convenience. Anna Hartman, Enterprise HR Coordinator at 2731251 EXT. 112

**Please note Forma Construction is a union contractor. Chehalis Tribal

members will get assistance to join the union.

Anyone can apply! Forma is trying to hire as many Chehalis Tribal

Members as they can.

Watch for addition information on Job Fairs in the Future!

USDA Foods - Distribution Dates

February 19

March 19

April 16

For more information please call

the SPIPA Food Distribution

Warehouse at 360-438-4216.

Pickup is at the Community

Center from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Monday through Friday

between the hours of

8:00 AM until 4:00 PM.

To be eligible for this program you,

or a member of your household, are

enrolled in a federally recognized

tribe you.

One of our staff will be happy

to assist you in applying for this

program.

Newsletter Deadline Change

Disclaimer: All dates and times are subject to change. Please call the contact numbers to verify the information regarding the event.

The newsletter deadline has changed to the 1st of each month. This will allow the

newsletter to be mailed out earlier in the month.

Remember that events that may not make the deadline will be posted on our

website. Go to Chehalistribe.org. Thank you for your patience.

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Tribal Health and Wellness News

February is American Heart Month

Are you at risk for Heart Disease? During

the month of February, Americans see the

human heart as the symbol of love. February is

American Heart Month, a time to show you the

love. Learn about your risks for heart disease and

stroke and stay “heart healthy” for yourself and

your loved ones.

to be done all at once—10 minute periods will

do. Start by doing activities you enjoy—brisk

walking, dancing, swimming, bicycling, or

playing basketball or tennis.

Just like an engine makes a car go, your heart

keeps your body running. As you grow older,

some changes in the heart and blood vessels are

normal, but others are caused by disease.

Follow a heart healthy diet. Choose low fatfoods and those that are low in salt. Eat plenty

of fruits and vegetables, and foods high in

fiber. Following a healthy eating plan and being

physically active might help you.

Choices you might make every day can

contribute to heart disease. Do you smoke? Are

you overweight? Do you spend the day sitting

at a desk or in front of the TV? Do you avoid

exercising? Do you drink a lot of alcohol? If you

answered yes to one or more of these questions,

making healthy lifestyle changes might help you

prevent or delay heart disease.

Take the following steps to keep your heart

healthy:

Be more physically active. Aim for 30 minutes

of moderate-intensity activity on most or all days

of the week. Every day is best. It doesn’t have

Mammogram Dates

Wednesday. March 4

From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

If you smoke, quit. It’s never too late to get

some benefit from quitting smoking.

Keep a healthy weight. Your health care

provider can check your weight and height to

learn your BMI (body mass index). A BMI of 25

or higher means you are at risk for heart disease,

as well as diabetes and other health conditions.

Following a healthy eating plan and being

physically active might help you.

Friday, May 29

From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

You can call the Clinic to schedule your

Mammogram at 360-273-5504

For more information contact Christina Hicks,

Community Wellness Manager at 360-709-1741

or email chicks@chehalistribe.org

SPIPA Colon Health Program Presents

Article adapted from: “Go4Life” Everyday

fitness ideas from the National Institute on

Aging at NIH; and CDC “February is American

Heart Month” http://www.cdc.gov/features/

heartmonth/.

Healthy Native Hearts Luncheon

Healthy Native Hearts Luncheon

Fourth Annual

Wednesday, February 18Healthy Native Hearts Luncheon

March to Prevention at

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Chehalis Tribal Community Center - Gathering Room

the Squaxin Community

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

461 Anderson Road; Oakville WA 98568

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Kitchen

Services Available

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18, 2015

Chehalis Tribal Community Center – Gathering Room

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

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Saturday, March 7

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Health Services Available:

 Health education and presentation by

Health Services Available:

Dr. Lance Ray

 Health education and presentation by

 Chair exercise led by Patient Navigator

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 Chair exercise led by Patient Navigator

 Free heart health and stroke resources

 Free heart health and stroke resources

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or wendy.zheng@heart.org. OR Wendy Zheng, American Heart Association

360.709.1741

or chicks@chehalistribe.org

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Multicultural Initiatives Regional Director at 206.834.8654 or wendy.zheng@heart.org.

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NOTICE: Information displayed on this flyer, in email or on our website calendar is subject to change without

notice. Please refer to this flyer’s contact person for the latest update.

NOTICE: Information displayed on this flyer, in email or on our website calendar is subject to change without

notice. Please refer to this flyer’s contact person for the latest update.

Questions or RSVP, contact Christina Hicks, Chehalis Tribal Community Wellness Manager at

360.709.1741 or chicks@chehalistribe.org OR Wendy Zheng, American Heart Association

Multicultural Initiatives Regional Director at 206.834.8654 or wendy.zheng@heart.org.

CHEHALIS TRIBAL DENTAL CLINIC

~ February is Children’s Oral Health Month ~

At this time we will be starting our 0-5 year old

dental exam program.

For Chehalis Tribal members only, we will be

giving prizes for 0-5 year olds when they come in

for a dental visit.

If your child is not registered, please register

them so we can make them an appointment to be

seen.

„„Prizes for 0-2 year olds will be a Toothbrush,

and “Teeth Under Construction” T-shirt.

(While supplies last.)

„„Prizes for 3-5 year olds will be an Oral-B Pro-

Health Stages Power Brush.

Please call 360-709-1659, and make an

appointment for your child today. Prizes are

subject to change depending upon availability.

Staff Profile: Diabetes Nurse Education and Patient Navigator

My name is Ate’ha Triance,

but most know me as “Tia.”

I am a Licensed Practical

Nurse and employed at the

Chehalis Tribal Wellness

Center. I am now your New

Diabetes Nurse Educator

with SDPI and Patient

Navigator with the Colon

Health Program.

in serving the community.

I am a Quinault native

which has served me well.

I am married and have two

wonderful kids, a boy and

a girl. My husband works

overseas as a Personal

Contractor with the

Military. I am happy and

excited to continue working

with the community and

look forward to what the

future brings.

I have been with the

Chehalis Tribal Wellness

Center for just over a year

and a half as a LPN. I

I hope to bring new,

am happy and excited

Ate’ha Triance, LPN

exciting events and

to working with SDPI

SDPI Diabetes Nurse Educator

opportunities for the tribal

and CHP programs. My

Colon Health Program

community to get healthy to

background in long term

Patient

Navigator

avoid medical issues.

care and rehabilitation,

cardiology, family practice,

Have a great day!

and correctional nursing have assisted me greatly

Cancer Support Groups

Thursday, February 26

5:00 PM

Chehalis Wellness

Center - PT Room

All are Welcome. A light meal will be

provided. Contact Sarah at 360-4623241 or Christina at 360-273-5504 for

more information

The Lifestyle

Balance Program

What: Weekly classes on Healthy Eating

and Being Active

When: Starting in March 11 at Noon

Where: At the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center

PT Room

If you’re interested in learning to eat healthier

and learning how to be more physically active,

then this program is right for you!

To learn more about this program please contact

Pat Odiorne, at 360-273-5504 EXT. 1884 or

email: podiorne@chehalistribe.org

or Christina Hicks, at 360-709-1741 or email:

chicks@chehalistribe.org.

You can stop by the clinic to see them too.

The goal is to help people lose at least 7% of

body fat, and give you the tools to continue

with living a more physically active and healthy

lifestyle.

WIC Program

(Women, Infants, and Children)

provides healthy foods and

nutrition information for you

and your child up to age 5.

For appointments or questions, contact:

Deb Shortman at 360-709-1689

Debbie Gardipee-Reyes

360-462-3227 or gardipee@spipa.org

Patty 360-462-3224

SPIPA main number: 360-426-3990

WIC Dates

1st Thursday each month 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM

Chehalis Wellness Center

(dates and times may change)

The Colon Health Program staff from the

SPIPA program dedicate themselves in

assisting those effected by the disease.

NOTICE: Information displayed on this flyer,

in email or on our website calendar is subject to

change without notice. Please refer to this flyer’s

contact person for the latest update.

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OPPORTUNITY FOR AMERICAN INDIAN,

ALASKA NATIVE AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN ARTISTS

(VANCOUVER, Wash.) – American

Indian, Alaska Native and Native

Hawaiian artists nationwide have until

April 6 to apply for the 2015 Native Arts

and Cultures Foundation (NACF) Artist

Fellowship.

The foundation will announce award

recipients in August 2015. For questions

and technical support, contact Program

Officer Andre Bouchard at andre@

nativeartsandcultures.org

or 360-314-2421.

2015 NACF Artist Fellowships

The coveted national award includes

support ranging up to $20,000 per artist.

Awards will be made in six artistic

disciplines, including: performing arts,

filmmaking, literature, music, traditional

arts and visual arts. “To meet a

broadening need in the arts community,

this year we invite applications in the

discipline of performing arts,” said

NACF Program Officer Andre Bouchard

(of Kootenai and Chippewa descent).

“More Native artists than ever before

are exploring performing arts through

multi-disciplinary approaches. We are

looking forward to seeing what Native

performing artists have been up to

around the country!”

One of the only opportunities in the

U.S. of this magnitude dedicated to

supporting Indigenous artists and culture

makers, the foundation’s national

fellowship has been awarded to 41

American Indian, Alaska Native and

Native Hawaiian artists so far. Artists

who have received the award in the

past are ineligible to apply for the 2015

NACF Artist Fellowship. Past fellows

include visual artist Nora Naranjo Morse

(Tewa), recording artist Keola Beamer

(Native Hawaiian), choreographer Emily

Johnson (Yup’ik), author David Treuer

(Ojibwe), multidisciplinary artist Shan

Goshorn (Eastern Band Cherokee)

and film director Andrew Okpeaha

MacLean (Iñupiaq).

DEADLINE: Monday, April 6,

5:00 PM - P.S.T.

Since it began operating in 2009, the

nonprofit foundation has invested

$5,113,574 in programs to support

Native arts and cultures across the

nation, including direct support for over

127 Native artists and organizations.

To learn more about the foundation’s

mission and past fellows awarded, visit

To apply, artists who are members of

federally and state-recognized U.S.

tribes, Alaska Native and Native

Hawaiian communities can review

criteria and complete an application at

http://your.culturegrants.org before

the April 6, 5:00 PM PST deadline.

www.nativeartsandcultures.org

To date, 41 American

Indian, Alaska Native and

Native Hawaiian artists and

culture makers have been

honored with a Native Arts

and Cultures Foundation

Artist Fellowship. NACF

Fellows clockwise from

left, work by Nora Naranjo

Morse (Tewa), visual artist

Sonya Kelliher-Combs

(Athabascan/Iñupiaq)

in studio, work by Alan

Michelson (Mohawk),

performance by author

Sherwin Bitsui (Navajo),

still from documentary

film by Christen Marquez

(Native Hawaiian) and

weaver Jeremy Frey

(Passamaquoddy) in studio.

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10 Easy Tips to Keep Mice

From Coming in Your Home

Almost all homeowners and renters know the feeling of unease that

accompanies finding mice or rodents in your home. Whether in the

kitchen, attic, basement or dining room - a rodent sighting can incite

surprise and fear in even the most composed person. Unfortunately, these

common pests are resourceful creatures that can enter a building or home

through the smallest opening or crack, and require very little space to

travel inside. Mice can easily fit through spaces as small as a nickel!

Rodents seek shelter indoors, especially during the cooler fall and

winter months, and once inside can cause more than just an unpleasant

infestation. Rodents put homes at risk for electrical fires by gnawing

through wires. More frequently, though, rodents serve as vectors, carrying

bacteria, such as salmonella, on their bodies and contaminating food

sources, kitchen surfaces and equipment.

Fortunately, there are many ways homeowners and renters can proactively

prevent and get rid of rodent infestations in their homes. The biggest

reason mice enter the home is for food and shelter. Remove either of

these, and mice won’t find it habitable:

„„Install door sweeps on exterior doors and repair damaged screens.

Make sure there are no gaps along the bottom of your door that will

allow mice to enter the home

„„Screen vents and openings to chimneys.

„„Seal cracks and holes on the outside of the home, including areas

where utilities and pipes enter the home, using caulk, steel wool or a

combination of both.

„„Store food in airtight containers and dispose of garbage properly

regularly.

„„Make sure counters and floors are kept clean of any potential food

sources such as dirty dishes, garbage, paper, tissue.

„„Keep attics, basements and crawl spaces well ventilated and dry.

„„Replace loose mortar and weather stripping around the basement

foundation and windows.

„„Inspect items such as boxes, grocery bags and other packages brought

into the home.

„„Store firewood at least 20 feet away from the house.

„„Keep shrubbery trimmed and cut back from the house.

„„Keep your lawn mowed and grass trimmed along the house. Mice

don’t like to cross areas where they are vulnerable to prey.

„„If you suspect a pest infestation in your home, contact a licensed pest

professional to inspect and treat the pest problem.

If you spot evidence of a rodent infestation, do not hesitate to act to

handle the problem. Rodents are known to reproduce quickly, and a small

problem can turn into a big issue overnight if left untreated.

Rodent control and management are important for health and safety

reasons. If you suspect a rodent infestation, contact your local pest control

professional immediately.

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2015 Business License

Business Names

Fried Bread Queen

Jean’s Gift Shop

Salish People

Cascade Trading Company

Blue Drum Art Glass

Roy Joe

Hazel Pete Institute of Chehalis Basketry

K & C Creation

Ray & Marie Griswold Woodworkings

Rez Gear

Beadnv

Fat Cat Studio

Tin Can Gallery

Craft C. Andy

Kathy’s Kreation

YVS INC.

Phyllis Covington

The Basketry Studio

Chief Big Man

Newhauken Arts

Celebrating Home

Johnson Pickernell

Pat’s Crafts

Dove Chocolate Discoveries

Marie L Chrastina

The Best of Beckwith

Kelly Trade

Mt St Helen’s Rod Co.

Chelsie Capoeman

TGIF

Trucy Marcellay

Posh with Justina

EAC Enterprises-Emerald Plumbing Services

CMIT Solutions of Olympia

Big Rock Construction, Inc.

Harbor Wholesale Grocery

AGS, LLC

Parametrix, Inc.

PDSA Consulting, Inc.

McCann Construction, LLC

Raucous, LLC

D elegant

Claims Processing Center

CSIP, Inc.

(N/G)

Beeline Apriaries & Woodenware

All County Rooter LLC

Young’s Janitorial

Alarm Center, Inc.

Water Management Laboratories, Inc

Coal Creek Plumbing Repair

Coast Office, Inc.

AHBL, Inc.

Food Services of America

NW Cascade, Inc.

Paint Smith Company

Schumacher Electric, Inc.

Crown Dist Co of Aberdeen

Always Safe & Lock, Inc.

Pacific Breeze Products

JKR LLC dba Service Linen Supply

Maple Direct

MacDonald Meat Company LLC

Smith & Greene Company

Southgate Fencing, Inc.

GT Roofing LLC

Travers Electric

Convergint Technologies

Western State Design, Inc

Gensco

System Concepts, Inc

Dick Lutz Consulting

Funaddicts

Xpertx, Inc.

Pacific Testing & Inspection LLC

Brumfield Construction, Inc

John Korsmo Construction, Inc.

MacDonald Miller Facility Solutions INC

Pearl’s Native Crafts

Royce’s Prop Shop, Inc

Sharp Bros

R Brown, Inc

Rice Fergus Miller

Puget Sound Entertainment

Enviro Tech Septic Solutions LLC

Code Support Group

Dave Carson Music, Soul Siren

L&E Bottling Company

Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc

Shield of Armor Safety & Risk Management

Rock City

Northwest Carpet Cleaning & Services, Inc.

Community Center and Exercise Room Hours

„„Exercise Room: The exercise room and equipment are available at the

community center.

It is open weekly from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Please respect the equipment, and children under the age of 13 will need

parental supervision. This is a Use-at-Your-Own risk facility and a waiver

is available to use outside the exercise room.

„„Community Center: If you would like to reserve space for any of

the rooms for a special occasion or fundraiser please contact Phillip

Youckton, Events Coordinator. at 360-709-1752. Please leave a short

message and return phone number.

Thunder Fireworks INC

Burger Claim

FORMA Construction Company

All City Lock & Key

DF Industries, Inc. dba Strictly for Kids

KMB design Group, Inc

Mason Bruce & Girard, Inc.

The Roof Doctor, Inc

Cleveland Coin Machine Exchange

End Of Trail 2

End Of Trail 3

Skillings Connolly, Inc.

United Laboratories

Integrated Advertising Network, Inc.

Materials Testing & Consulting, Inc

Aquatic Specialty Services, Inc

Desco Electronics

Solid Waste Systems

Mountain View Sales

A Cleaner Carpet

Cadillac Jack, Inc.

Scherer Trucking & Excavation

ARC Architects

Davis Door Service, Inc.

Neuman Pools, Inc.

Reliable Enterprises

Schwiesow Construction, Inc.

Control Systems International, LLC

Brask Enterprises, Inc.

Smith Fire Systems, Inc.

Star Rental, Inc.

Harrington Industrial Plastics

Northwest Rock, Inc.

King Beverage, Inc

Capital Business Machines, Inc

Evergreen Fire & Security

Reichert’s Distributing, Inc.

TR Professional

CTGW LLC cba GWL of Grand Mound

Tracy Bray

Cynthia B Reynolds

Trudy Marcellay

Suburban Propane

VATA Safety Trng Compliance

VSR

Edminster Quality Construction

Heath & Associates

Capitol Upholstery

Sandrini Restoration, LLC

Sandrini Construction & Remodeling, Inc.

Canteen Vending

Egghart, LLC, CPAS

Wilson Oil inc db Wilcox & Flegel Oil Co

Andrographics, Inc.

Cummins-Allison Corporation

Renaud Electric Co. Inc.

Olympia Sheet Metal, Inc.

Duck Delivery of Washington, Inc.

Environ International Corporation

Hart Crowser, Inc.

The Propel Consulting Group

Gilchrist & Soames, Inc.

Heritage Food Service Group

Cowlitz Wholesale

Builder Services Group inc dba Gale Const.

Srvc

Orkin Pest Control

Pacific Northern Environmental Corp

CINTAS Corp

Stanley Access inc

UNIFIRST Corp

New Carbon Co LLC dba Carbons Golden

Malted

Hobart Srvc, Division of ITW Food Equip Grp,

LLC

6K Products

Color Graphics

The Junebugs

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: Changed to the first of each

month (printed monthly).

Business Committee

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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Don Secena, Chairman

Harry Pickernell, Sr., Vice Chairman

Farley Youckton, Treasurer

Cheryle Starr, Secretary

Dan Gleason, Sr., 5th Council Member

Chehalis Tribal

Newsletter Staff:

Fred Shortman,

Communications

Coordinator

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SUNDAY

Bailey

Parkinson

Happy Birthday to Tribal Members Born in February

1

MONDAY

Devin Olney

2

Bonnie Quirke

Jennifer Bird

8

Daryl Boyd, Jr.

9

Layne Colson

Shyloh Kinkade

Joseph

Revay, Jr.

Karen LeClaire

15

Albert Ortivez

III

16

Mackenzie Jones

22

Riley Youckton

23

Sharon Tolbert

<3 U Bunches

WEDNESDAY

4

THURSDAY

3

Josephine Aldrich

Kelsey Bray

Tommy Colson

Rita Hernandez

Shaylah Seymour

10

Xavier Flores

11

Stephanie Pickernell

12

Kilynn Owens

Amy Potter

Steven Pickernell

Jennifer Revay

Don Brown

Shelby McCrory

Terry Middleton

Ray Secena, Jr.

5

Catherine

Nemeth

Laura Starr

Susan Sanders

Happy Birthday

to my Beautiful Sister

Rita Hernandez

TUESDAY

Chaon

MacDougall

17

24

Luke Cayenne

Thomas Heck

Jerrie Simmons

Cheryle Starr

Dwayne Thomas

Coleton Youtkon

Kayden Youckton

Daryl Boyd

18

Margaret Locke

Daymon Thomas

Kim Heck

19

Catherine Secena

25

Ryan

White Eagle, Jr.

26

Marla Conwell

FRIDAY

Norma Flores

Shadow Hernandez

Sabrina Owens

Lois Poling

6

Aalyiah Meddaugh

Andrea Youckton

Michael Boyd

14

Yevgeni Lukianov

Mariah Vassar

Lilia Hoheisel

21

Patrick Simmons, Jr.

Christopher Teague

Virginia “Dolly”

Canales

28

Tom Hayden, Jr.

Zayden Youckton

Happy Birthday

Josephine Aldrich

Keep it up!

Love, your Family

Happy Birthday

Cheryle Starr

You’re

One of a

Kind!

Happy

Valentines Day!

Love You

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday

Jerrie Simmons

Riley Youckton

Coleton Youckton

Kayden Youckton

Zayden Youckton

Kaedyn Silk Daniels

Happy birthday Shaylah!

and Congratulations to

You and Chris

on your Baby Boy!

From Your

Family!

We Love You!!!!

Love

Your Family!!

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Your

Family

Happy Birthday

Sue Sanders

Special

Day for

a Special

Person

7

Kesawin Washburn

13

Timothy Garza

Heather Klatush

Alayna Lopez

Albert Ortivez-Hicks

Chase Perez

Fred Shortman

20

Tyler Klatush

Charlotte Lopez

Bradyn Lopez

Ray-Ray Lopez

Zedikiah Sanchez

Mei-lien Tanner

Carla Thomas

27

Halisa Higheagle

Mary DuPuis

SATURDAY

We Love You!!!

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CHEHALIS TRIBAL LOAN FUND NEWS

The Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund wants your input! Can you think of a new name for us? We want our

new name to include the following:

„„The value of community

„„Assets

We are also looking for a new logo. We would love for some Chehalis artists to incorporate CTLF

with community into a new logo.

Heritage and Culture

Program News

Work Hours for Heritage

and Culture Coordinators

Dianne Devlin

Monday through Thursday

10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

We will continue to serve the Chehalis Tribal members and the surrounding area of the Chehalis

Reservation.

Walter Lewis

Tuesday through Friday

10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Predatory Lending

We have met with many of our customers, who have high interest rate loans or credit cards. Predatory

lending is any practice that imposes unfair or abusive loan terms on a borrower. Predatory lending can

take the form of payday loans, car loans, tax refund anticipation loans, or any type of consumer debt.

How can you recognize a predatory lender?

The culture coordinators will be working

with the children in the Youth/Education

services through the winter months.

Lynn Hoheisel

Monday through Thursday

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

„„The lender misrepresents or hides the true costs, risks, and/or appropriateness of a loan’s terms, or

the lender changes the loan terms after the initial offer.

„„Risk based pricing: predatory lenders abuse the practice by charging very high interest rates to high

risk borrowers who are most likely to default.

„„Inflated fees and charges: Fees and costs (e.g., appraisals, closing costs, document preparation fees)

are much higher than those charged by reputable lenders, and are often hidden in fine print.

Protecting yourself against predatory lenders

Beware of loan offers through the mail, via telephone, or door to door solicitations. Reputable lenders

typically don’t operate in this way.

„„Stay clear of lenders who promise that your loan will be approved regardless of your credit score.

Get a copy of your credit report, and have some idea of what you should qualify for.

„„Being rushed to sign papers: Do not let yourself be rushed into the loan process. Study the

paperwork, and don’t sign anything you don’t agree with or understand.

„„High Interest rates and Fees: Question high interest rates and fees. Refuse to accept payments you

know you cannot afford. Decline any additional services “packed” into the loan, like credit or health

insurances.

„„Prepayment penalties: Find out if there is a prepayment penalty for paying off the loan early.

Lynn is available to help with family

tree research, documenting, or copying

pictures for you. Their lunch time is 12:00

- 12:30 PM.

ALL TRIBAL MEMBERS are welcomed

to come in and use the sewing room for

projects or for arts & crafts. Staff can be

available to assist you if needed.

PLEASE CALL Lynn Hoheisel to

schedule dates and times you would

like to use the room for your projects,

or just drop in anytime before the end

of the workday. Share with Lynn about

the projects you would like to use the

room for. Our program has seven sewing

machines available to use for sewing

projects.

„„Blank spaces in documents: Do not sign any documents that contain blank spaces. Read loan

Community Input

documents carefully, and have them checked by a trusted friend or lawyer if possible.

Legal Protections

Federal laws protect consumers against predatory lenders. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act makes

it illegal for a lender to impose a higher interest rate based on a person’s race, color, religion, sex,

marital status or national origin.

Contacting the CTLF Program

Julie Burnett, Executive Director

Diana Pickernell, Loan Coordinator

360-709-1831

360-709-1631

With the new year, our program would

like the community input on what hours

that would work best for you. Please

contact Lynn Hoheisel let her know.

For more information contact Lynn at the

Community center in Heritage Room at

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Chehalis Tribe Students of the Month

Sid Cole (9-12)

Sid Cole is

a senior at

Oakville High

School who has

shown great

improvement

in his academic

achievement

over the course

of the year.

He has proven

that hard work

and focus are the keys to making himself a

successful student. Sid has taken the time to find

and use the resources at his disposal to improve

in the best way possible.

When asked what his plans are for life after

school he was quoted as saying, “This is just the

start. I am going to continue to learn,” adding,

“I will study my outside interests but it is what

I have learned here at Oakville that I will use as

tools to get me to that next level.”

Sid takes pride in his advancing knowledge in

a tradition held in high regard by the Chehalis

people. He is an avid fisherman and is retaining

the knowledge of his ancestry and will teach

it to the next generation when that time

comes. While being a great athlete in football,

basketball and occasionally baseball, it is his

love of mechanics and the river that has Sid

looking to the future.

After completing his high school education, Sid

is applying with the intent of being accepted

into the mechanics program at the Universal

Technical Institute in Sacramento where he will

polish his already advanced skills in the field of

auto repair.

From the Education Department

As a reward for their commitment to school and

personal growth, each student of the month will

receive a $50.00 gift card.

Congratulations. Keep up the good work!

Attention Tribal Members: If you feel that

your child should be nominated for student

of the month, please contact Jodie Smith at

jsmith@chehalistribe.org or 360-709-1897.

State the reason why your child should be

considered. Deadline is the last Friday of each

month.

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Emily Pickernell (6-8)

Emily Pickernell

is in the 6th

grade at Oakville

Elementary.

Her teacher is

proud of her

tremendous

growth that she

has had so far

this year.

Youth Celebrate Tailgate

Party In Seahawk Style

By Melvin Samuel III, Youth Center Assistant

Her mom and

dad are also proud of her improvement and says

to keep up the good work.

Emily likes that she has improved in math.

She feels that she is successful with the new

program that her class has been doing.

Her advice for other students is to pay attention

in class and if you are having a problem with

something try finding other sources.

She enjoys being on her schools volleyball

and basketball teams and is looking forward to

playing fast pitch in the spring.

After Emily graduates high school she wants to

go to culinary school so that she can become a

Home Economics teacher.

Serenity Klatush (K-5)

Serenity Klatush is in the 2nd grade at Oakville

Elementary. For 1st semester she received all

3’s. Her teacher says that she is proud of her

achievement and the remarkable progress that

she has made this school year.

When in school Serenity enjoys doing math and

spelling. At home she enjoys playing kickball

with her cousins.

Boy, if you didn’t feel a earthquake around 4:00

p.m. you must have been on another planet.

On Thursday, January 29, over 35 youth were

dressed in Seahawks gear from beanies and

jerseys, to socks and masks. One youth came all

decked out showing her spirit, and winning the

best dressed contest. Congratulations Turtle!

Even as I am writing this article I still feel the

spirit our youth had that day. The youth tested

their football skills during activities for the

Seahawk Tailgate party. They were seen kicking,

passing and punting. These activities were

judged by the Education program. It was a tough

job and the scores were close, because the youth

were so athletic and competitive.

We won't dwell on the outcome because

Seahawks are winners in the eyes of Seahawks

12'ers.

GO SEAHAWKS!!

Serenity feels that she is a successful student by

helping others.

Her advice for

other students

is “Don’t bully

anyone.”

After Serenity

graduates high

school she wants

to work at the

store.

The Youth Program Activities had their

own tailgate party in the youth center

gym. They spent the day testing their

football skills.

Photos submitted by the Youth Center Program

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CHEHALIS TRIBAL EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS NEWS

costs are cut. Investing in children is a wise

investment.

Head Start and Early Head Start programs

support the mental, social, and emotional

development of children from birth to age 5. In

addition to education services, programs provide

children and their families with health, nutrition,

social, and other services. Head Start services

are responsive to each child and family’s ethnic,

cultural, and linguistic heritage.

By Marci Maki, Early Learning Program

Director

As the new director at the Chehalis Tribe Early

Learning Program, I am delighted to again be

working with young children, their families,

teachers and support staff. The CTELP is a

happening place. Early Head Start serves 35

children ages pre-natal to age three. Head Start

serves 49 children; ages 3 – 5. Six classroom

experiences as well as a home visiting option

define our program. Child care is offered for

families who already qualify for Head Start or

Early Head Start.

The goal of Head Start is to have children ready

for school success. Head Start and Early Head

Start is not child care. Head Start is celebrating

50 years of operation. The Chehalis Tribe

was one of the first recipients of a Head Start

Grant. When I met tribal members at the Annual

Meeting in November 2014, many, many people

told me that they had attended Head Start here

and they told me of many family members

who were also Head Start graduates. I want

to say Thank You to all the Tribal Elders who

made a way for the Head Start Program. I also

want to thank the Business Committee for their

continuing investment in Early Learning. For

every dollar invested in early learning at least

seven dollars are saved long term. Savings come

because early intervention works. Cost savings

are realized in many areas including children no

longer needing special education services, and

juvenile delinquency costs as well as welfare

Volunteers are needed to make our program a

success. If you would be willing to come and

read a story at circle time or work to prepare an

art project, or serve on a parent policy council

or the health advisory committee, please call the

center at 273 5514.

Bio: I would also like to share a few things about

myself. Born and raised in Montana, I moved to

Washington in 1996. I have served as the Early

Learning Director at two Washington Tribes,

managed a Seattle non-profit early learning

program, and a Head Start center in Seattle. Most

recently I worked at the University of Washington

with Tribal Head Start Programs in North Dakota,

Nevada, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Utah, Arizona

and Montana. I have one adult son and believe I

did a better job parenting him because of what I

learned at Head Start.

In my free time, I enjoy time at the pool, time at

the beach, and reading mystery novels. I also am

a member of the Voice of Chehalis Toastmasters

Club which meets Wednesdays at noon.

If you have questions about the early learning

program, I welcome your visit to the center or

please call me at 273-5514. Thank you.

Calling All Artists!!!

The 2015 Head Start Graduating Class

is looking for Tribal Art to decorate their

sweatshirts. Please consider donating your

time and art to these wonderful children.

2015 HIGH SCHOOL

GRADUATION CELEBRATION

I have been working with K-12 education

department on this June’s Graduation

celebration. If there are any graduating

seniors for the year 2015 that have not

been in touch with K-12 for graduation

assistance please contact anyone in the K-12

department.

~ PLEASE HELP!! ~

Our program is looking for JAZMYN

NATH. According to our records she should

be graduating 2015.

We hope to have more information this

upcoming month on the graduation

celebration. If you have any questions please

do not hesitate to call or email us.

Thank you for all your help.

Higher Education Coordinator:

Racheal Mendez

360-709-1698

or email rmendez@chehalistribe.org

Tribal Big Brothers Big

Sisters Program

…. . WANTS YOU

The Tribal Big Brothers Big Sisters program

is looking for volunteers. We have tribal littles

waiting to be matched. These littles are looking

for one-to-one time with a high school or adult

big from the community to play games with,

do arts and crafts with, and participate in Youth

Center or cultural activities with.

If you would like to become a volunteer big or

want to know more about the program,

Please have artwork into Marcy Maki

Deadline is March 31

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Cindy Medina

any time.....

360-628-7120

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~ Tree Care 101~

When to Prune: This depends to a large extent

on why you prune. Light pruning and the removal

of dead wood can be done anytime. Otherwise,

here are some guidelines, but recognizing that

individual species may differ is important to

remember.

Winter Pruning: Pruning during dormancy is

the most common practice. It results in a vigorous

burst of new growth in the spring and should

be used if that is the desired effect. It is usually

best to wait until the coldest part of winter has passed. Some species, such

as maple, walnuts and birches, may “bleed”—when the sap begins to flow.

This is not harmful and will cease when the tree leafs out.

6th Annual

Conference

6th Annual Conference

Wednesday, April

29, and Thursday, April 30, 2015

Wednesday, April 29, and Thursday, April 30, 2015

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Grand Mound, WA

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day attendance. As always, the conference aims to increase awareness of new, proven, and/or promising techniques

day

event,

with

options

for

one-day

or

two-day

attendance.

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always,

the

programs that are being used to address all spectrums of substance abuse from prevention to intervention,

don’t want; or to slow “dwarf” the development of a tree or branch, pruning and

treatment

and aftercare.

On to

topic

will be current

trends and emerging

information

regarding

abused

substances,

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aims

increase

awareness

of new,

proven,

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should be done soon after seasonal growth is complete. The reason for the proven and alternative treatment strategies and innovations in prevention.

techniques and programs that are being used to address all spectrums of

slowing effect is that you reduce the total leaf surface, thereby reducing the Attendees will receive 6 CEU's for one-day attendance and 10 CEU's for two-day attendance.

substance abuse from prevention to intervention, treatment and aftercare.

amount of food manufactured and sent to the roots. Another reason to prune

On topic

will be the

current

trends

and sponsorship

emerging opportunities

information

regarding

abused

Interested

in sponsoring

event? We

have many

we would

be happy

to

in the summer is for corrective purposes. Defective limbs can be seen more discuss. Please contact Tamara Clark by email.

substances, proven and alternative treatment strategies and innovations in

easily, or limbs that hang down too far under the weight of the leaves.

There

will be discounted rooms available for attendees. The code will be included in the confirmation email after

prevention.

registration is complete. There is a limited number of rooms and they are on a first call, first serve basis.

Pruning Flowering Trees to Enhance Flowering: If your purpose for

pruning is to enhance flowering:

„„For trees that bloom in spring, prune when their flowers fade.

„„Trees and shrubs that flower in mid- to late summer should be pruned in

winter or early spring.

When Not To Prune - Fall: Because decay fungi spread their spores

profusely in the fall and healing of wounds seems to be slower on fall on

cuts, this is a good time to leave your pruning tools in storage.

Now that you know when to prune your tree learn the basics of tree pruning.

For information on how to prune your trees, see our online pruning guide or

look at our bulletin, How to Prune Young Shade Trees.

For more information go to this website: Arborday.org

Attendees will receive 6 CEU's for one-day attendance and 10 CEU's for

two-day attendance.

Thank you for your continued interest and support of the "Substance Abuse: A Community Response"

Conference. Together we can find solutions!

TO REGISTER: www.thurstonTOGETHER.org/events

Interested in sponsoring the event? We have many sponsorship

opportunities we would be happy to discuss. Please contact Tamara Clark

by email.

Questions, please contact: Tamara Clark, tclark@thurstonTOGETHER.org, or (360)493-2230x10

There will be discounted rooms available for attendees. The code will be

included in the confirmation email after registration is complete. There is a

limited number of rooms and they are on a first call, first serve basis.

Thank you for your continued interest and support of the "Substance Abuse:

A Community Response" Conference. Together we can find solutions!

TO REGISTER: www.thurstonTOGETHER.org/events

Any questions please contact:

Tamara Clark, tclark@thurstonTOGETHER.org,

or 360-493-2230 EXT: 10

Attention Chehalis Tribal Community Members

The behavioral Health Program will be sponsoring up to 5 community

members to attend this conference.

Tribal members and employees show their Seahawk spirit at the

Superbowl Tailgate Party.

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Please contact Madelyn Dethlefs on 360-709-1717 to sign up for the tribal

sponsorship.

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