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

CHEHALIS

TRIBAL

NEWSLETTER

April 2024 FIND HISTORY, HERITAGE & RESOURCES AT CHEHALISTRIBE.ORG

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May birthdays / 6

Teach kids how to

help in the kitchen / 10

Meet new dentist / 12

Enterprise news

Updates on tribe’s

business ventures

page 7

The greens are waiting

CTLF hosts its fourth

annual golf fundraiser

page 4-5

Mary Secena and Harry Pickernell

Sr. wrap Denise Ross in a beautiful

blanket at her surprise party.

Elders unite

An impressive number of elders took part in the annual

luncheon at Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel’s Events Center.

Luncheon delivers biggest and best gathering to date

By Bobbie Bush

n a clear and cold morning, 560

people gathered at Lucky Eagle

Casino & Hotel’s Events Center to

participate in the Confederated Tribes of

the Chehalis Reservation’s 2024 Elders

Luncheon. Tribal elders from many Indian

Nations traveled to the event on April 18.

Chehalis elders prepared 500 bags of

goodies the day before in anticipation

of the invited guests’ arrival. The Events

Center was set up for a banquet-style lunch.

Wayne Barr offered an opening prayer. The

veterans color guard performed the posting

of the colors. Rodney Youckton made a few

announcements regarding the agenda and

flow of events for the day, then Business

Committee Tribal Chairman Dustin Klatush

welcomed guests.

Outside of the main entrance to the

casino, Chehalis people worked together to

prepare the fish on a stick salmon specialty.

See LUNCHEON / page 2

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Ross’ job well done

By Bobbie Bush

The Chehalis Tribal Wellness

Center’s lobby was full of more

than 50 people who gathered to

wish former Wellness Director

Denise Ross well as she charts a

new path in her life. Those who

gathered on April 25 wanted

to pay their respects and give

praise for her 10 years of

excellent service and leadership.

Denise did not expect the

lobby to be full of people.

She was moved, as was the

audience. Comments from staff

were peppered with teary eyes

of gratitude for the support

Denise has provided to the

Chehalis Tribe through the

years.

General Manager Liu

Long addressed Denise and

the group: “Today marks the

moment we come together

to celebrate the career of our

Clinic Director Denise. For

See RETIRES / page 12

LUNCHEON

From page 1

Cooks included Shawn Ortivez,

Hector Canales, Tony Youckton,

Robert Cayenne, Jessie McMahan,

Ricky Charles, Tara LivingoodSchott, Rachel Simmons, Mya

Ortivez and Todd Delamater. They

cooked 44 salmon.

Jessie Gleason served as the

MC and opened the event with

door prizes right away. There was

a contest to honor the oldest elder.

At age 92, Ivan Willup Sr. of the

Swinomish Nation was the oldest

male elder. Liza Smith, 85, was the

oldest female elder in attendance.

The morning progressed

quickly with door prizes. Pictures

with Tacoma Rainiers baseball

team mascot Rhubarb were very

popular with all of the elders. A

photo booth for instant pictures

was set up front near the stage.

Everyone was ready to dig into

lunch. The delicious meal included

salmon cooked over an open pit on

sticks, ham, green beans, mashed

potatoes and a roll.

Our elders were blessed to see

so many people and enjoy hugs

from family, jokes with friends and

lots of laughter. The camaraderie

brought a lighter spirit to the

luncheon than that of other tribal

gatherings.

An invitation from the Hazel

Pete Institute for a Weaving Event

on May 10-11 was extended to

guests.

The three-piece group Elvis

Unplugged played a full set of

Elvis hits such as “Jailhouse Rock”

and “Love Me Tender” to “In the

Ghetto” and “Viva Las Vegas.” The

group also offered a rendition of

“What a Wonderful World” in the

style of Louis Armstrong. It was a

nice set and folks danced, laughed

and even cried a little.

A special recognition was given

to veterans from all branches of

the United States armed forces:

Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air

Force, Space Force and Coast

Guard. Members from each branch

of services was asked to introduce

themselves and share where they

served. This portion was moving.

Our people exhibited the Warrior

Spirit of their ancestors when they

answered the call to service.

The day concluded with the

quickest drawing of door and

raffle prizes in history. People

stayed until the very end because

they had a good time and hoped to

win one of the 55-inch HD TV’s.

The luncheon was a wonderful

time! Hope to see you there next

year.

The annual Elders Luncheon honored proud veterans and

gave participants the opportunity to greet the Tacoma

Rainiers mascot Rhubarb and visit with members from

many other tribes.

Delicious salmon was prepared for the luncheon,

intricate handmade jewelry was available for purchase

and the three-piece band Elvis Unplugged offered an

exciting assortment of songs for those in attendance,

among other highlights.

Golf fundraiser supports CTLF’s work

Rousing tournament

offers prizes, bragging

rights and a great

time on the course

Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund

will host its fourth annual Golf

Tournament Fundraiser on Friday,

July 19.

In 2021, CTLF initiated its

inaugural Golf Tournament

Fundraiser at the Oaksridge 18hole Golf Course in Elma thanks

to the generous support of the

Chehalis Tribe, Lucky Eagle Casino

& Hotel and many others. The

event was a resounding success!

Since then, proceeds from

the yearly tournaments have

empowered CTLF to serve our

community by aiding families,

individuals and businesses alike.

Through educational programs

and financial assistance, we’ve

helped people break free from

predatory lending, develop

sound budgeting strategies,

pursue homeownership, explore

entrepreneurial ventures and

secure loans with fair terms.

The impact of CTLF’s work is

felt immediately and profoundly

by Chehalis tribal members,

non-tribal community members

and local small businesses.

This year, the highly anticipated

Win a Harley for a Hole-In-One is

making a comeback! Participants

also have the chance to win prizes

for Longest Drive, Closest to the

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Spend a memorable time on the greens during CTLF’s annual Golf

Tournament Fundraiser at Oaksridge Golf Course.

Pin and the Putting Contest.

Players also can purchase raffle

tickets for a shot at taking home

fantastic prizes donated by CTLF

supporters. Lunch will be provided

post-tournament. Beverages will be

available throughout the day.

In response to last year’s tie

between two teams, CTLF has

introduced a tiebreaker to ensure

a clear winner. The victorious

team of four players will earn

bragging rights and have their

achievement commemorated

on the new CTLF Golf Tourney

Trophy, which will be proudly

displayed in our office year-round.

Winners will receive custom CTLF

polo shirts and complimentary

entry to the 2025 tournament.

CTLF’s fundraiser is made

possible by the collaborative

efforts of sponsors and

supporters.

The contribution of

sponsorships and prizes

makes it an unmissable

occasion for golf enthusiasts.

Sponsorship opportunities

are still available, including

the chance for families and

individuals to support the

event by purchasing a custom

18’x12” sign for $100.

The personalized donation

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the 18 holes, symbolizing

the community’s united

commitment to CTLF’s

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Contact CTLF at ctlf@

chehalistribe.org or 360709-1631 to secure your

team’s place or support this

terrific event.

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END OF THE TRAIL

End of the Trail has signed a contract with Flora

Racing for sponsorship in the 2024 race season.

We are excited to see our logo on the racecar at all

events and races this year.

TALKING CEDAR RESTAURANT

Our patio opened for the warm season on May 3 and

we are open Fridays and Saturdays until midnight.

TALKING CEDAR BREWERY & DISTILLERY

Chehalis Light was introduced to our lineup

recently. We also brought back Gullazo, our Mexican

lager. We will release four flavored whiskeys in May:

Freezer Jam (mixed berry), Ginger Drop (ginger,

honey and lemon), Camp Coffee (coffee and maple)

and Sugar Sands (maple). Also look for small-batch

spirits: apple brandies and a cask of finished gin.

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES

Updates and construction continue on our hotel.

Thank you for your patience through this process.

BLACK RIVER BLUES

We are hiring!

Visit or check out chehalistribe.org

for current career opportunities

TEAM MEMBER HIGHLIGHT

Meet Shelby McCrory!

Shelby has been with Chehalis

Tribal Enterprises since

2020 and is now our Executive

Assistant. Shelby not only works

hard to keep our executives on

track, but she is always looking

for ways to improve workflow in

the entire office. Thank you

Shelby for your

continued

hard work. We

are thankful to

have you on

our team

at CTE.

Blueberry season is getting closer. Check our

website and social media for an opening date.

OAKSRIDGE GOLF COURSE

We are back to full staffing, which means

extended hours are back while weather

permits. The clubhouse closes at 8 p.m.

By Hannah Howe

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THANKS TO DONATIONS,

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Our nonprofit agency Rez Animal

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Skokomish tribal communities

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Chehalis Tribal Days

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n Adoption

n Animal rescue

253-370-6392, rezanimals.com

MAY 24-27

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

n Men’s hardball +1 token

n Women’s softball +1 token

n Co-ed softball +1 men’s token

and +1 women’s token

$400 entry per team

4 Make checks payable to: Chehalis Tribe,

P.O. Box 536, Oakville, WA 98568

Awards: First through fourth place,

MVP, all-stars and best bat

6TH ANNUAL ART EXHIBIT

Chehalis tribal members who are interested in

displaying their art should contact Sheilah Bray

at 360-709-1783 or sbray@chehalistribe.org.

15TH ANNUAL CANCER WALK

US TAL

P S

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CO JAM

Show your support with family and friends!

YOUTH ACTIVITIES & MORE

Contact: Call Philip Youckton at 360-709-1752,

email pyouckton@chehalistribe.org or text 360688-3380 for questions about the tournaments,

Cancer Walk, Coastal Jam or vendor spaces

FOOD VENDORS: Chehalis tribal members only

BLOCK OF ROOMS AVAILABLE AT LUCKY EAGLE CASINO & HOTEL: Call 360-273-2000 or 800-720-1788

Kids in the

Kitchen

ther we can prevent diabetes/

ooking together as a family helps children

learn basic kitchen skills. Kitchen time is also

a great time to learn about your child's day

and is a good way to spend more time with your child

at home. Kids are more likely to try new fruits and

veggies if they help make them. Below are some ideas

for what your child can do to help in the kitchen.

Remember:

Wash hands before touching food.

Watch children when they are using sharp

kitchen items: knives, box graters,

blenders or hand mixers.

Watch children when they use the stove top or

oven.

Wa!JS Your child Can Help in the Kitchen

2 Years

3 Years

4 to 6 Years

7 Years

Wash fruits and

veggies

Add ingredients to

bowls

Peel fruits and

veggies

Pre-heat oven

Tear lettuce

Knead dough

Cut soft fruits

Snap green beans

Spread peanut

butter

Mash beans and

veggies

Stir

Measure dry

ingredients

Make "faces" out of

fruits and veggies

Shake closed

containers

Measure wet

ingredients

Microwave

Crack eggs

Clean up counters

Information adapted from www.ChooseMyplate.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Washington WIC doesn't discriminate.

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Adventure

Time for a checkup

USDA FOOD PICKUP

Dr. Deborah Behre will offer podiatrist

clinics at the Chehalis Tribal Wellness

Center on the following dates:

11 A.M.-2 P.M.

JUNE 20 AT THE

COMMUNITY CENTER

SPIPA’s program offers

food to fill up your

freezer, refrigerator

and cupboards. Items

are first-come, firstserved (one pickup per

household). Each month

features different items.

Please allow priority to

elders and low-income

households. Must

present tribal ID at time

of pickup.

CALL: 360-426-3990

May 21 1-4:30 p.m.

June 4 8-noon

June 18 1-4:30 p.m.

Chehalis Tribe

Wellness

Center

Call 360-273-5504

to schedule

SPIPA

Comphrensive

Cancer

Control Program

Chehalis

Tribe Wellness

Center

SPIPA Comphrensive Cancer Control Program

Father’s Day Event

Thursday, June 6,2024

11:00am toFocus

1:00 on

11:00am to 1:00 pm

Gathering

Roomhealth

men’s

Gathering Room

a.m.-1

p.m.

June 6Mclver

11:00 am Presentation “ Depression, Anxiety11

and

Stress”

Matthew

11:00

Presentation

“

Depression,

Anxiety

and

Stress”

Matthew

Mclver

in the Gathering Room

(Behavior Health Dept)

11:45 am “Sharing My Story” - Chehalis Tribal

Elder,

Rodney

Youckton

THE

AGENDA

11:45 am “Sharing My Story” - Chehalis Tribal Elder, Rodney Youckton

11 a.m.: Depression,

Anxiety

and Stress

Noon

Dr.Whipple, The Importance

of Men getting

Annual

Exams,presented

PSA and Colon

Noon

Dr.Whipple, The Importance

of Men

getting Annual Exams, PSA and Colon

by Matthew

McIver

Screenings.

11:45 a.m.: Sharing My Story by Chehalis tribal elder

Screenings.

Rodney Youckton

This event is for MEN. There will be information about PSA/ Men’s

Noon: The

of men about

getting PSA/

an annual

This event is for MEN. There

willimportance

be information

Men’s

Annual Physicals and Colon

health

information.

All

men

will receive a

exam, PSA and colon screenings by Dr. Whipple

Annual Physicals and Colon health information. All men will receive a

gift and lunch will be provided. This is limited to 40 participants.

gift and lunch will be provided.

This

is limited

to 40cancer

participants.

Age 45 isup

the

time

to start colon

screening.

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for

someone

else.

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picking

up receive

for someone

else.

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annual

exams

andand

cancer

screenings

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cancer

screenings

as as

recommended

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health

recommended by their

health

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provider.

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Contact: Call Community Wellness

ChristinaHicks,

Hicks,Community

Community

Wellness

Manager

Christina

Wellness

Manager

ChristinaManager

Hicks at 360-709-1741

chicks@chehalistribe.org

360.709.1741or

oremail:

email:chicks@chehalistribe.org

chicks@chehalistribe.org

360.709.1741

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.

NEWSLETTER STAFF

Communications Specialist

Frazier Myer, Communications

Specialist Trainee Bobbie Bush,

Designer Audra J. Hill and the

Information Technology Team

TRIBAL CENTER

DiabeticRetinopathy

RetinopathyExams

Exams

Diabetic

BUSINESS COMMITTEE Exams

Diabetic Retinopathy

Retinopathy

Exams

JVN-IHS

Main line: 360-273-5911

Address: 420 Howanut Road

Oakville, WA 98568

Office: 360-709-1726

Fax: 360-273-5914

Chairman: Dustin Klatush

Vice Chairman: Leroy Boyd

Treasurer: Sheilah Bray

Secretary: Charlotte Lopez

Fifth Council Member:

Rachelle Wells-Ferguson

JVN-IHS

Who: Native Diabetic PatientsJVN-IHS

VISION STATEMENT

To be a thriving, self-sufficient,

sovereign people, honoring our

past and serving current and future generations.

The Chehalis Tribal

Newsletter is a

publication of the

Confederated Tribes

of the Chehalis

Reservation

Who:

Native Diabetic

Patients

Who:

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Hicks

@ 360.709.1741

360.709.174

s a Washingtonian, I was

born and raised in the

Lakewood area. I attended

the University of Washington

where I majored in biochemistry.

After graduating, life took me

to South Korea, where I taught

English for four years. After having

an unforgettable experience, I

returned to the states to pursue my

lifelong goal of dentistry.

I attended the prestigious

University of Michigan School of

Dentistry, which has consistently

ranked in the top five dental

schools in the world.

Upon graduating, my education

and skills would take me into the

public sector, where I worked for

the State of Michigan.

Being homesick and wanting to

share my services with my home

community, life was kind enough

to bring us back to Washington.

I am honored and privileged

to share my skills and knowledge

with the Chehalis tribal

community. During my short

time here, I have felt the care and

greatness the tribe has to offer.

I value the relationship that I

have with each of my patients, so I

do my best to create a comfortable

and relaxed environment. Making

informed decisions about your

body is crucial, so I make sure to

take time in explaining available

options and answer all questions

that you might have regarding

treatment.

My hope is to show that the

dental clinic isn’t scary, but is

a place that cares and helps

patients.

Dr. Richard Yoo has joined the

Chehalis Tribal Dental Clinic.

RETIRES

From page 1

Importance of increasing eye care access

years, Denise has been the

driving force behind our health

initiatives, dedicating herself

tirelessly to the well-being of

our community. Her expertise

and commitment have made a

permanent impact on all of us.

On behalf of everyone here, I

would like to extend our warmest

congratulations on your welldeserved retirement. May this

new chapter be filled with joy,

adventure and endless happiness.

“I also wanted to convey a

message from Chairman Dustin,

who unfortunately cannot attend

your retirement party today. He

sends his best wishes to you as

well.”

Ensuring all people with

diabetes receive an annual retinal

examination can help prevent

diabetes-related blindness.

Exams identify people at high risk

for losing their sight who require

treatment. In addition to preserving

vision, eye exams and laser

treatment of high-risk individuals

is cost effective, saving many health

care dollars annually by preventing

diabetes-related vision loss.

For many people with diabetes,

there are no symptoms of eye

disease and travel to a specialty eye

clinic for a dilated eye exam can be

difficult. Some people might defer

the exam becsause of this. Only half

of American Indians and Alaska

RETINAL EXAMINATION

The Chehalis Tribal Wellness

Center will offer native diabetic

patients diabetic retinopathy

exams from 2-3:30 p.m. May

22/30, 10-11:30 a.m. May 28

and 9-11 a.m. June 11/13. For

questions, contact Christina

Hicks at 360-709-1741.

Natives with diabetes obtain the

annual retinal examination needed

to identify high-risk disease and

prevent vision loss.

DIABETIC EYE DISEASE

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.