T h e C o n f e d e r a t e d Tr i b e s o f t h e C h e h a l i s R e s e r v a t i o n (2012)

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

February 2012

Free

Severe Winter Storm Blasts the Chehalis Reservation

By Fred Shortman, Editor

A few weeks ago, a severe

winter storm warning was

in effect for the Pacific

Northwest. It promised

snow, freezing rain and high

winds. As predicted the storm

hit, bringing everything to

a screeching halt. In some

places the snow reached depths

between 12-22 inches, then

came the freezing rain and high

wind conditions. The National

Weather Service said it was the

first ice storm to hit since 1996.

John Youckton commented,

“We were outside, and it

Ray Secena, Jr., brushing off the snow from his truck before heading off to check on the tribal

sounded like the fourth of July

buildings and family members.

Photo by Joyleen McCrory

as branches and trees were

heard snapping and falling.”

hours and it was no small job, as

were found at the Community

Construction crew was out in

These conditions knocked out

they dealt with snow, ice, fallen

Center, using the facilities to

force braving the elements,

power to many residents. Local stay warm and prepare food

trees and downed power lines.

plowing and clearing the

areas were without power for

Great job guys! Your work is

once the roads were cleared

reservation roads and side

at least a week. Dealing with

enough to get there.

streets. They worked many long greatly appreciated!

these conditions was definitely a

challenge for many families.

The severe winter

storm caused many

An emergency was declared as

closures: The tribal

Tribal elders and members were center, to schools

without power during the severe and businesses with

cold. Many tribal members

hazardous driving

went to stay at the Eagle’s

conditions and power

Landing Hotel. The hotel was

outages. It made it

full and the waiting list was very safer to stay at home.

long. This list created havoc for We were fortunate on

tribal and community members

the reservation with

who did not have generators

many only losing

or alternative heating sources.

power for a day or

Some stayed with friends and

so, while surrounding

family, in order to stay warm

areas were out of

and fed. Others found other

power for a week.

local hotels to stay where there

Freezing rain and winds created deep snow drifts at the

was power available. Others

The Chehalis Tribal

community center.

Photo by Gerrie Sanders

HOW TO COMMUNICATE DURING AN EMERGENCY

„„Limit non-emergency phone calls. This will minimize network congestion,

free up space on the network for emergency communications and conserve

battery power if your wireless.

„„For cordless phone users, keep a standard non-cordless phone available

Emergency Management Plan

Emergency information Phone Line: 1-866-623-8883

When will an Emergency be declared?

Emergencies will be declared by the Ralph Wyman, Emergency Manager.

The Emergency manager monitors river levels, power outages, and adverse

weather conditions. Any of these things could constitute an emergency.

When do I call the Emergency Phone Line?

Any time you are concerned about adverse weather, power outages or other

emergency situations.

For power outages call: Grays Harbor PUD: 1-888-541-5923;

Thurston County PSE: 1-888-225-5773

What happens once the emergency is declared?

Once an Emergency is declared the emergency line will be updated with the

appropriate information regarding the situation..

Can I go to the Hotel?

The Hotel has been designated as a safe center during times of emergency.

It is being reserved for At-Risk individuals who are not able to be safe and

have their needs met in the community center.

Who do I call if I need help?

For life threatening emergencies call 9-1-1. For other non-emergency

assistance call Law Enforcement at 360-709-1603. Remember officers are

busy during emergency declarations and will respond as soon as they are

able.

Other Questions:

Is there food and water at the community Center?

Not other than the drinking fountains. People need to bring their own food

and drinks.

What if I need help getting to the Community Center

Family Services will maintaining a list of “at-risk” individuals. When the

Plan is activated, staff will begin contacting these people to see if they need

assistance.

During the power outage, if you need assistance and either are not on the

list or have not been contacted yet, please call Law Enforcement at 360273-7051

What do I need to do if I think I’m an at risk individual?

There are certain requirements to be considered at risk. Contact Family

Services to see if you meet the criteria. it is important to contact them

to discuss before the event occurs as staff will be very busy during an

emergency response.

If your interested in learning more about the emergency management plan.

Please contact Ralph Wyman, Director of Public Safety at 360-273-7051 or

stop by the Public Safety Building.

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for backup in the event of a power outage.

„„Keep all calls brief. If you need to use a phone, try to use it only to convey

vital information to emergency personnel and/or family.

„„If possible, try a variety of communications services if you are

unsuccessful in getting through with one. For example, if you are

unsuccessful in getting through on your wireless phone, try messaging or

email. Alternatively, try a land wireline phone if available. This will help

spread the communications demand over multiple networks and should

reduce overall congestion.

„„Wait 10 seconds before redialing a call. On many wireless handsets, to re-

dial a number, you simply push “send” after you’ve ended a call to redial the

previous number. If you do this too quickly, the data from the handset to the

cell sites does not have enough time to clear before you’ve resent the same

date. This again contributes to a clogged network.

„„Have charged batteries and car charger adapters available for backup

power for your wireless phone.

„„Maintain a list of emergency phone numbers in your phone.

„„Have a family communications plan in place. Designate someone out of

the area as the central contact, and make sure all family members know who

to contact if they become separated. (Sometimes you can get long distance

calls to go through even when the local system is down)

„„If you have call forwarding on your home phone, forward your home

number to your wireless number in the event an evacuation is ordered.

This way you will get incoming calls from your landline.

„„After the storm has passed, if you lose power in your home, try using

your vehicle or any other means available to charge your cell phone.

Make sure you have a battery powered (or car) radio to listen for news

updates. Be careful…Do not try and reach your car if it is not safe to do so,

and remain cautious of carbon monoxide emissions from your car if it’s in

an enclosed space.

„„Lastly, if you have an emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately. Use other

options if it is NOT an emergency.

A heavy

snowfall

covered

vehicles

anywhere

from 12-18

inches deep.

Photo by

Gerrie Sanders

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Date: February 2, 2012

Contact: Adam Fetcher, DOI (202) 208-6416

Nedra Darling, AS-IA (202) 219-4152

Interior Seeks Comments on Cobell Land Consolidation Draft Plan

First Meeting of Trust Reform Commission set for March, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of the Interior today

announced two important steps in the ongoing commitment to

fulfilling this nation’s trust responsibilities to Native Americans.

Today, Interior announced the publication of a draft plan and a

request for comment on implementing the potential Cobell Land

Consolidation Program. Additionally, Interior announced that

the first meeting of the Commission established to undertake a

forward-looking, comprehensive evaluation of Interior’s trust

management of Native American trust funds is set for the first

week of March.

“Interior’s continued rapport and outreach through consultations

with Indian Country are crucial components to accomplishing

truly open government-to-government communication,” said

Deputy Secretary of the Interior David J. Hayes. “We are thankful

for the participation of all of the tribal leaders as we continue

to move forward with this landmark program in a manner that

incorporates tribal priorities and promotes tribal participation in

reducing land fractionation in a timely and efficient way.”

The Cobell Land Consolidation Program will not be implemented

until all court approvals are final; however, Interior has

prepared the draft plan to continue the tribal consultation on the

development of the program. In May, 2011, the District Court

allowed representatives of the United States to communicate with

Cobell class regarding to the land consolidation component of

the settlement. Since then, Interior has conducted seven regional

government-to-government tribal consultations on the issues.

In accordance with the $3.4 billion Cobell Settlement, a $1.9

billion land consolidation fund is to be used to purchase

fractionated interests in trust from willing sellers to benefit tribal

communities and aid in land consolidation. Up to $60 million of

the $1.9 billion will be set aside to provide scholarships for post

secondary higher education and vocational training for American

Indians and Alaska Natives.

Today’s publication in the Federal Register opens a 45-day

comment period on the draft implementation plan that seeks

to remedy the proliferation of thousands of new trust accounts

caused by the increasing subdivision or “fractionation” of trust

and restricted fee land interests through succeeding generations.

The draft implementation plan proposes a voluntary buy-back and

consolidation of fractionated trust and restricted fee land interests

that would occur over a 10-year period after the Cobell Settlement

becomes final.

Deputy Secretary Hayes also announced that the first meeting

of the National Commission on Indian Trust Administration

and Reform is scheduled for March 1-2, 2012 in at the Interior

Department in Washington, D.C. The March meeting will mark

the first time the five recently-names members of the Commission

will meet to move forward on their comprehensive evaluation of

Interior’s management and administration of the trust assets, as

well as recommendations for improvement.

“Building upon the progress made with the historic Cobell

Settlement, this commission will help usher in a new era of trust

administration,” added Hayes. “Our trust administration must be

more transparent, responsive, customer-friendly and accountable

in managing these substantial funds and assets.”

More information on the Cobell Trust Land Consolidation

Program can be found at: www.doi.gov/cobell.

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Tribal Health and Wellness News

A NEW YOU!!

 From the Tsapowum Behavior Health Center

This is the time of the year where

new ideas abound and resolutions

to undergo a transformation are

created. Many will attempt to

rekindle old resolutions while some

will take their first steps towards a

brand new self. How are you doing

with your New Year’s Resolution?

In whatever scenario you may

find yourself in, difficulties will

face you, but fear not, your stride

towards bettering yourself need

not be disrupted. There are those

who will aid you; those who have

experience at giving people the tools

and support that will allow for them

to forge their own lives and push

through obstacles to health they

have resolved to be rid of.

Resolving to get control of

alcoholism is a heavy task that can

run into hardships; they may be so

significant that you feel trapped.

CAGE is a quick questionnaire for

alcohol dependence that, though

simple and not a diagnostic tool,

reveals some of the identifying

signs of trouble associated with

alcoholism. Coming to the

Tsapowum Behavioral Health

Center will introduce you to people

who are trained in helping you

achieve a healthy state of mind and

body. If after taking this you find

you have answered yes to more than

two questions, then seeking further

help would be advisable.

1. Have you ever felt you should

cut down on your drinking?

2. Have people annoyed you by

criticizing your drinking?

3. Have you ever felt bad or guilty

about your drinking?

4. Have you ever had a drink

first thing in the morning to

steady your nerves or get rid of

a hangover (eye-opener)?

The Tsapowum Behavioral Health

Center will also provide assistance

for those who wish to resolve

substance abuse issues. DAST,

another quick questionnaire will

give you an idea if, your drug use is

interfering with your relationships,

your career, and your life. A few

example questions are:

Can you get through the week

without using drugs?

Have you been in trouble at work

because of your use of drugs?

Have you ever experienced

withdrawal symptoms (felt sick)

when you stopped taking drugs?

If you wish to become more active,

but find that your mood keeps you

from doing so, anxiety or depression

could be standing in your path.

CES-D is a questionnaire on your

past week that brings up feelings

that keep you from doing those

things you wish to do. Examples of

the questions it asks are:

I felt that I could not shake off the

blues even with the help of my

family or friends.

„„I had trouble keeping my mind on

what I was doing.

„„I felt everything I did was an

effort.

„„I felt sad.

The New Year is a time for change

and should you search out and find

the right help to get on your side,

you will find those difficulties that

face you easier to overcome. If

after taking time to reflect on your

state of health associated with using

and/or troubling moods, you have

concerns come to the Tsapowum

Behavioral Health Center. Also

ensure you check on health issues

with your physician and/or the

Wellness Center.

Remember we also have prevention

and domestic violence professionals

on staff. We can be reached at 360709-1733.

Employees

wear “Red”

on Friday,

February

3, in

support of

Women’s

Heart

Health

Awareness

day.

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Date: March 7, 2012

Time: 6:00 PM

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2/1/2012 Fitness and Performance with Bo Tinaza (5 foods to NEVER eat)

The world of fitness and weight

loss is often confusing, with

contradictory information swirling

about. I’m going to cut through the

confusion and make things really

simple for you.

Below is a list of 5 foods that you

should never eat.

These foods will derail your fitness

and weight loss efforts every single

time.

In addition, I will suggest a healthy

substitute for each of these off-limits

foods.

By simply swapping out the

items below you will quickly and

effortlessly become healthier, leaner

and fitter than you are today.

Do-Not-Eat #1: Anything Fried

Fried food is loaded with fat

and calories while offering zero

nutritional value. It’s a lose-lose!

Sure, fries and chips TASTE good,

but healthier items also taste good.

Just say no to the deep fried items

on your menu. You’ll be thinner,

healthier and won’t have greasy

fingers.

Try This #1: Broiled

If you simply must have a French

fry, then make them at home in your

oven. Use sweet potatoes, as these

are a more complex carbohydrate.

Cut into matchsticks, drizzle with a

tablespoon of olive oil along with a

dash of salt, then place in your oven

on broil. Mix every 5 minutes until

the fries are tender on the inside and

crispy on the outside.

Do-Not-Eat #2: White Bread

White bread products have zero

nutritional value and are quickly

converted by your body into sugar.

So you may as well eat a cupcake.

Even breads that are technically

wheat, but are as soft and smooth

as white bread, should be avoided.

Do not be afraid to discard the bread

from your sandwich or to push away

that bread basket. Your waist will

shrink and you will lose that bloated

feeling that high carbohydrate meals

give you.

Try This #2: Sprouted Grain

Bread

If you must have bread, then stick

with sprouted. Sprouted grain bread

is a lot easier on your digestion

and is packed full of nutrients. Two

delicious brands are Food For Life’s

Ezekiel bread, and Manna Organics.

Sprouted grain breads are often

kept in the freezer section since

they don’t contain preservatives to

prolong shelf life.

Do-Not-Eat #3: Creamy Salad

Dressing

You were so good to order a salad,

but then you ruined it by drenching

the salad in fattening creamy

dressing. Just a few tablespoons of

creamy dressing contain more than

20 grams of fat and hundreds of

calories.

Try This #3: Vinegar Dressing

Salad dressing is meant to lend

flavor to the salad, not fat and

calories. Vinegar-based dressings

pack amazing flavor in with minimal

fat and calories. You can even mix

your own dressing at home. Take

high quality vinegar, fresh lemon

juice, salt and pepper, your choice of

dried herbs, and a bit of olive oil.

Do-Not-Eat #4: White Rice

I’m sure by now you’ve heard that

white rice is not a healthy choice.

Just like white bread, white rice has

zero nutritional value – other than

calories. Fiber and vitamins have

been removed and the glycemic load

will quickly prime your body for

storing fat.

Try This #4: Brown Rice

Brown rice has three times the

amount of fiber, more B vitamins as

well as other nutrients, will not sky

rocket your blood, and will keep you

feeling fuller for longer. That should

be enough to convince you to swap

your large pile of white rice out for

a small pile of brown rice.

Do-Not-Eat #5: White Sugar.

Sugar and high fructose corn syrup

are the epitome of anti-fitness food.

Nothing will destroy your progress,

expand your waist and plummet

your energy levels like sugar will. If

you only take away one do-not-eat

food from this article please let it be

sugar.

Try This #5: Fruit

Do not turn to artificial sweeteners

to get your sweet fix, instead turn

to nature’s wholesome source of

sugar: fruit. Eat organic fruit that

is seasonal and locally grown. Stay

away from dried fruit and fruit

juices, as these are high in simple

calories.

Eating right, along with challenging

exercise, is the formula for a toned,

lean body.

Together we will come up with a

fitness plan that is uniquely yours,

one that fits your lifestyle and brings

you promptly to your goals.

Call or email today to get started.

Feeling Blue?

If you’re feeling depressed or

stressed then studies show that

you’re probably going to overeat.

And when you gain weight from

overeating you’ll end up feeling

more depressed and stressed.

How is this vicious cycle broken?

With a consistent and challenging

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exercise routine.

Sprouted Grain French Toast

Just because you gave up white

bread and sugar doesn’t mean that

you can’t enjoy a delicious plate of

French Toast! This recipe is made

with sprouted grain bread, egg

whites and protein-packed Greek

yogurt. The whole family will love

it. Servings: 5

Here’s what you need...

5 slices cinnamon raisin, sprouted

grain bread

1 cup egg whites

6 oz fat free, Greek yogurt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

dash of salt

Optional: additional fat free Greek

yogurt and pomegranate seeds for

topping.

1. Preheat a skillet, or pancake

griddle over medium high heat.

Lightly coat with cooking spray.

2. In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg

whites, yogurt, vanilla, cinnamon

and salt. Mix until well combined.

3. Dip each slice of bread in the

egg white mixture, flipping to

coat each side. Place on the

prepared skillet and cook for 3-5

minutes on each side, until the

eggs set and turn golden.

4. Serve immediately with the

additional yogurt and

pomegranate.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving

equals: 127 calories, 0 fat, 157mg

sodium, 19g carbohydrate, 2g fiber,

and 12g protein.

Motivate your friends,

family and co-workers!

Bo Tinaza is a local fitness expert

and enrolled tribal member

(Skokomish Tribe). Check out

the website: Fitness Ablaze &

Performance

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Book Reveals Chehalis Boarding School History (Part One)

Reprinted from Assimilation’s Agent: My

Life as a Superintendent in the Indian

Boarding School System by Edwin L.

Chalcraft, edited by Cary C. Collins, by

permission of the University of Nebraska

Press. Copyright 2004 by the Board of

Regents of the University of Nebraska.

The cost for the book is $29.95. If you

are interested in ordering a copy of

the book, go to this website. http://

www.nebraskapress.unledu/product/

Assimilations-Agent,671728.aspx

About the Book

Assimilation’s Agent reveals

the life and opinions of Edwin

L. Chalcraft (1855-1943) a

superintendent in the federal

Indian boarding schools during

the critical period of forced

assimilation in the late nineteenth

and early twentieth centuries.

Chalcraft was hired by the

Office of Indian Affairs (now

known as the Bureau of Indian

Affairs) in 1883. During his

nearly four decades of service,

he worked at a number of Indian

boarding schools and agencies,

including the Chehalis Indian

School in Oakville, Washington;

Puyallup Indian School in

Tacoma, Washington; Chemawa

Indian School in Salem, Oregon;

{Chapter 2} the stability and organization

Chehalis Indian Reservation

The superintendency of the

Chehalis Indian Reservation, like

several positions that Chalcraft

would hold during his Indian

Service career, was not a coveted

appointment. The reservation,

located about twelve miles west

of present-day Centralia, was

small, isolated, and a low federal

priority. Its inconspicuous

nature, however, may have

benefited a young superintendent

just learning to navigate the

complex currents of the OIA.

At Chehalis-where he worked

from early 1883 until mid-1889Chalcraft began to implement

an administrative system that

would serve him well for another

four decades. Most notable,

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he brought to both his school

and his reservation became

a model for a branch of the

federal government notoriously

lacking in those qualities. The

Chalcrafts, besides the boarding

school under their care, assumed

administrative control over the

entire reservation.

In the evening of Thursday,

September 27, 1883, after

having supper with our nextdoor neighbors, Reverend and

Mrs. Strange, and spending the

evening with them, Alice and

I left Seattle to take charge of

the Chehalis Indian Reservation

and boarding school under

supervision of Hon. Edwin Eells,

Indian Agent with headquarters

located at the Puyallup

Wind River Indian School in

Wind River, Wyoming; Jones

male Academy in Hartshorne,

Oklahoma; and Siletz Indian

Agency in Oregon.

In this memoir Chalcraft

discusses the Grant peace policy,

the inspection system, allotment,

the treatment of tuberculosis,

corporal punishment, alcoholism,

and patronage. Extensive

coverage is also given to the

Indian Shaker Church and the

government’s response to this

perceived threat to assimilation.

Assimilation’s Agent illuminates

the sometime treacherous

political maneuverings and

difficult decisions faced by

government officials at Indian

boarding schools. It offers

a rarely heard and today

controversial “top-down” view of

Reservation near Tacoma.

We secured berths aboard

the steamer “Emma Hayward,”

which was to leave Seattle at

3:00 a.m., to make connection at

Tacoma with the Northern Pacific

train leaving there at 7:00 a.m.,

for Tenino. This was necessary

because there was no railroad

operating from Seattle at the

time. We had breakfast on the

boat and went aboard the train

with tickets for Tenino, where we

arrived at 9:00 a.m., this was a

small place of one store kept by a

Mr. (Joseph) Blumauer, and there

were three or four dwellings.

We were met by Mr. (George

W.) Mills, Industrial Teacher at

the school, who had come with a

team to take us to the reservation.

This was a splendid ride of fifteen

miles across level prairie land

government policies to educate

and assimilate Indians.

Drawing on a large collection

of unpublished letters and

documents, Cary C. Collin’s

introduction and notes

furnish important historical

background and context.

Assimilation’s Agent illustrates

the government’s long-term

program for dealing with Native

peoples and the shortcomings of

its approach during one of the

most consequential eras in the

long and often troubled history

of American Indian and white

relations.

Cary C. Collins has a PhD in

history from Washington State

University and is a public

school teacher in Ravensdale,

Washington.

and then three miles through

heavy time in the Chehalis River

bottom. When we left the timber,

the boarding school buildings

came in view, situated on the north

side of a small prairie. We were

soon entering the school premises

where we found Mr. Eells, who

had come down from Tacoma to

transfer the Government property

from the retiring Superintendent,

Mr. (J.L.) Henderson, to me. We

met also Mrs. (H.E.) Henderson,

the Seamstress, who was leaving

with her husband; Mrs. (Isabella)

Mills, the Matron; and Miss

Florence Humphry, the Cook

and Laundress. On Saturday,

after invoicing the property, I

signed for the same preparatory

to taking charge on Monday,

October 1st, 1883, the date we

began work in the Indian Service,

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Agent Continued....

what should be the provisions

embodied in the Act. I was

present at two or three of these

conferences, and it was evident

the Senator was very much

interested.

An Allotment Act, known as

the “Dawes Bills,” was passed

by Congress and approved by the

President on February 8, 1887.

This authorized the issuance

of “Trust Patents” to Indians,

covering a period of twentyfive years, free from taxes,

judgments, and all other financial

claims that might be made

against the allottee. In addition

to this, it conferred the right

of franchise to those accepting

allotments.

Edwin Eells was born

July 27, 184, at his father’s

mission station, Tsh-i-ma-kain, northwest of Spokane. His

only associates during early life

were the Indian children about

the station. He related many

interesting incidents about that

time. I remember distinctly

one. He said he and his younger

brother, Myron, were always

fearful and would hide away if a

strange white man came to their

house; but if was an Indian man

they were not afraid and “He

could turn the tongs upside down

in the fire-place if he wanted to

do it.”

Agent Eells’ father, Reverend

Cushing Eells, was a co-laborer

with the lamented Dr. Marcus

Whitman, murdered at his

mission, Wa-li-lat-pu, in 1847. At

Dr. Marcus Whitman’s funeral,

Cushing Eells made a vow that

he would raise a monument to

the doctor’s memory, which

he did later by starting a small

school for Indians and the few

white children within reach of his

station, with his wife and himself

as the only teachers, naming

it “Whitman Seminary.” This

little school has grown to be the

large and prosperous educational

institution, Whitman College

at Walla Walla, Washington, a

lasting memorial to the patriotic

Missionary who made the

historic mid-winter ride from this

Coast to Washington City in the

winter of 1842, and had so much

to do with preventing this part of

our Country from being awarded

to England in a treaty then being

considered by our Government.

The experience and record

of Agent Eells and his father

caused me to realize they knew

the Indians’ virtues and faults,

and their counsel and advice in

important matters were valuable

to any novice, small part in any

success that may have to me in

later years.

The Chehalis Reservation

containing 4,225 acres was

established by Executive Order,

date July 8, 1864. The school

plant consisted of five buildings;

viz., a large dormitory, occupied

by pupils during the school year,

school house, Superintendent’s

cottage, hospital, and a barn for

the horses and other stock. A

commissary building was erected

later. The Matron had charge

of the domestic affairs and the

Industrial Teacher looked after

the boys and their industrial

pursuits. The Superintendent

taught in the school-room

during the morning and spent

the remainder of the day in

supervising other work and

attending to official matters

relating to the Agency. In fact,

the status for the school was

much like that of a large family,

excepting for two months’

vacation when all the pupils were

at their homes.

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to submit the names of men to

be appointed Indian Agents as

not thinking we would be

connected with for so long a time vacancies occurred.

The politicians did not favor

as proved to be the case.

this plan because it reduced the

We attended the Mission

number of places at their disposal

Church Services on Sunday.

for pressing office-seekers; but

Mr. Henderson preached a

the President carried it out to the

regular sermon in English,

end of his term in office. When

which was translated into the

Indian language by an interpreter we entered the Indian Service,

there were but three of the Grant

standing by his side. Agent

appointees left: McLaughlin,

Eells was at the organ and led

Catholic at Standing Rock

the singing, which was very

good. The sermon was followed Agency; and Peter Ronan,

Catholic at Flathead Agency.

by several Indians talking to the

Edwin Eells was first appointed

congregation, offering prayer,

Indian Agent at the S’kokomish

and singing Gospel hymns.

Reservation in June, 1971,

After conclusion of the services,

Indians having children in school succeeding Lieutenant J.W.

visited with them awhile and then Kelly, an army officer. In

went home. From our experience September, 1882, several other

reservations were placed under

later, we found the religious

services that day were the regular his control, which finally ended

by his being in charge of those

Sunday Program.

when we went to Chehalis. He

The religious work on

remained in charge of these until

the Chehalis, Nisqually, and

the Agency was abolished in

Puyallup Reservations was

1895 and the duties placed in

supported by the Presbyterian

the hands of a Superintendent.

Board of Missions, of which

He then retired from the Indian

Rev. J.R. Thompson, living

Service.

in Olympia, was the Western

In 1882-3, Agent Eells

Superintendent. Rev. M.G.

Mann, living in Tacoma, was the allotted land to Indians on the

reservation under his charge and

local Missionary for the three

gave each allottee a Certificate,

reservations, and (he) visited

signed by himself, as temporary

Chehalis one Sunday in each

month. When he was absent, the evidence of ownership. Senator

school Superintendent had charge (Henry L.) Dawes, Chairman of

the Senate Committee on Indian

of the religious services.

Affairs, was a personal friend of

During the administration

Agent Eells’ and when in Tacoma

of President U.S. Grant, he

he spent considerable time at the

became convinced the Indians

needed more religious instruction Agency. He became very much

interested in allotting land to

than they were receiving and

the Indians, visited their homes

inaugurated a plan that became

and talked to them about it, and

known as the “Grant Peace

had long discussions with Agent

Policy.” Under this plan, he

assigned different reservations to Eells as to the wisdom of taking

the various Church organizations Congressional action towards

giving the Indians a better title to

that agreed to undertake mission

their allotments than the Agent’s

work with the Indians, and

Certificate, and if this was done,

permitted the Church authorities

Look for Part two in March

Issue

Happy Birthday to Tribal Member Born in February!

Happy 1st Anniversary

Patrick & Taaffe

Simmons

Happy Birthday to a

Wonderful Daughter,

#1 Sister, Awesome

Mom, Amazing

Grandma and a

beautiful Niece

“Rita L. Hernandez”

With Love from your

Family!!

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Happy Birthday

Patrick Simmons, Jr.

Happy Birthday

“Kia” Jerrie Simmons

Love your family

Happy 21st Birthday

Timmy Garza

Happy 49th

Birthday Fred

Love Auntie Jodie,

Cedes & Tony,

Auntie Josie,

Britney, & Brent

Love Jodie, Cedes,

Tony, Daryl, &

Alex

“My Baby Boy is 25

today, not a baby

any more. Happy

Birthday Steven

Pickernell from ALL

of your family and

congrats on your

engagement. You

make us proud just

by being you.

Love Mom”

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Tribal Members Requesting Support in Finding a Cure for Diseases

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure-Supporting Sofie

Each and every one of

us has a path we must

walk down. That path

is always changing and

evolving as we grow

and learn, get married,

and have children. We

expect ups and downs.

What none of us are ever

prepared for is when

our paths are suddenly

changed by something

unseen and out of our

control.

and a husband whom

I imagined a very long

life with. Altering

those plans was not an

option.

Sofie Sekishiro

My path was altered on February 18,

2011 when I found a lump during a

self breast exam. Panicked, I went

to the ER the next morning. The

doctor couldn’t find the lump and

prescribed valium to get me through

until I could see my regular physician.

The following Tuesday, my doctor

immediately found the lump and

took me down to mammography.

When that showed nothing, we did an

ultrasound.

There it was. Fear swept through my

body as I imagined the possibilities

of my future. I have children to raise

Two days later I went in

for biopsy. Two weeks

later, my husband

sat by my side as the

doctor told me I had

cancer. I was diagnosed

with Her2+ Invasive

Ductal Carcinoma. I

was devastated.

Life was a whirlwind after that.

I spent the better part of the year

fighting this disease. My loved ones

followed my progress. Their love and

support was amazing. They followed

me through five surgeries, six TCH

chemotherapy infusions and countless

doctor appointments cheering me on

all the way.

The surgeries and side effects of

chemo wounded my soul as much as

it ravaged my body. I have 10 scars

that remind me daily how precious

life is. Today I am bald, weak and

Diabetes: Tour De Cure - Adam Medina

face some nasty consequences. I

had tried before and I was never

able to lose weight. I would get

disappointed and give up. This

time had to be different. I lost my

dad when he was 56, and he never

got to see his grandsons grow up.

He was taken away too early. He

was a diabetic and it changed the

I am participating in the Tour De

once strong man I idolized. I was

Cure on June 9th. It is a fund raiser going to fight. I needed help. I

for diabetes. I have chosen the 80

hit my knees, I asked God for the

mile ride and have been training

motivation. If HE would get me

since the end of November.

moving I would keep it moving.

Like a lot of Natives, my family

struggles with diabetes. I taught

I started with diet. I tracked my

intake and limited it to 2,000

my boys to be fighters, not to

calories a day. You have to write

give up. About two years ago, the

it down to see how fast it adds up.

doctor told me to drop weight or

I am the son of Michael Medina

and grandson of Alice Secena

Medina. I live in American Fork,

Utah, forty five minutes outside

of Salt Lake City. I have been

married to my wife, Shelly for 19

years, and have two sons, AJ and

Michael.

more determined than ever to get

the word out. Early Detection Saves

Lives.

Even though my life has been turned

upside down, I’m finally on my way

to healing and regaining my health.

I feel lucky because I caught it

early; lucky because I have medical

insurance; and lucky because I had an

awesome team of doctors. I am alive

and I am grateful! With my new lease

on life, I realize my new path. I want

to raise awareness, and help people

understand what comes along with a

diagnosis. Because not everyone that

gets diagnosed, will be as “lucky” as I

have been.

On September 14th I will join

thousands of men and women as I

participate in the Susan G. Komen

3-Day walk in Seattle. I will walk

60 miles in 3 days keeping in mind

that each step I take is a step toward

a cure. I support this event because

100% of the net proceeds will fund

innovative global breast cancer

research and local community

programs supporting education,

screening and treatment. Virtually

every major advance in the fight

The exercise came next. I started

out walking and worked myself

into jogging. Start small, work

yourself into more and more. In

three months I lost 100 pounds. I

have gone from borderline diabetic

back into the normal range. I have

trained and completed three 5

k’s and a 60 mile cycle event in

the last 18 months. I no longer

believe in limitations. I might

have to work harder to get where I

need to, but I can do it. Find your

motivation. Surround yourself

with people to help. Avoid bad

situations. Realize that there will

set backs but limit the damage. Get

involved, push yourself. Choices:

It all comes down to you making a

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against breast cancer in the last

30 years has been impacted by a

Komen grant. It is the world’s largest

grassroots network of breast cancer

survivors and activists fighting to save

lives, empower people, ensure quality

care for all and energize science to

find the cures.

Thanks to events like the Komen

Race for the Cure and the 3-Day, the

organization has invested more than

$1.9 billion to fulfill its promise,

becoming the largest source of

nonprofit funds dedicated to fight

against breast cancer in the world. It

is estimated that there will be 226,870

new cases and nearly 40,000 deaths

from breast cancer in the United

States in 2012. This is an epidemic

that must be stopped!

Please join me in this endeavor.

Donating is simple. Go online to

the3day.org. From there, scroll over

the word Donate and click Search

for a participant. Type in my name

(Sofie), click the search button, click

donate now. No donation is too big, or

too small. When I walk that day, I will

feel your support with every step that

I take.

choice.

Get

involved.

They have

events in all

50 states. If

you aren’t

physically

ready you

can still help

by donating.

Donate at

diabetes.

org or help

Adam Medina

sponsor me

at Http://

main.dibetes.org/goto/medina72.

Thanks for your support.

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Program Information

Why Does the Tribe Sometimes Call

Burn Bans in the Middle of Winter?

By Glenn Connelly, Environmental Specialist

In early February, The Natural

Resources Department called for

a Burn Ban on the reservation

and many of you were probably

wondering why we would do that

in the middle of our wet winter.

Well the Burn Ban wasn’t

because of fire danger, it was

due to poor air quality. During

the cold days of the winter,

many people use woodstoves, or

fireplaces, to heat their homes

and that burning gives off a lot of

smoke. Certain weather patterns

in the winter (and sometimes

during the summer too) cause the

air around here becomes, stale, or

stagnate, and air pollution levels

rise. In early February, we had

that exact weather pattern, cold

clear days and nights, with little

to no wind. Each night the wood

smoke and other pollutants from

cars, trucks and other heating

sources, would build up and

just float around the Chehalis

Reservation.

Air pollution can cause health

problems for elders, children

and anyone who already has

an illness related to their lungs

or sinuses. Air pollution can

even increase the number of

heart attacks and strokes in a

community. When we call for a

Burn Ban, all outdoor burning

must stop. We also ask that you

only use your woodstove, or

fireplace, if it is your only source

of heat. Cultural, or spiritual,

related fires are allowed, but we

ask that you delay the event if

you can, so as not to add more

pollution to the air. We need

everyone’s help to limit the

air pollution until the weather

pattern changes.

If you ever have questions about

air quality or Burn Bans, please

feel free to call Glen Connelly

at the DNR, 709-1854. Thanks

for your help in reducing air

pollution.

Veterans Invited to Join the

Marine Corps Detachment

My name is Steve Ostrander. I’m the Commandant of the Olympia

detachment of the Marine Corps League. We are a veterans

organization of former Marines and Navy Corpsman (who served

with Marines). I would like to invite members of the Chehalis Tribe

who qualify to join our detachment.

We meet the fourth Saturday of the month at the Olympia Veterans

of Foreign Wars, 2902 Martin Way E., Olympia, WA 98506. Those

interested can call me at 253-307-4087, email me at: steveo471@

yahoo.com or check our web site at: olympiamcl482.org.

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FINANCIAL LITERACY

WHAT ARE THESE YOU MAY ASK?

Financial Literacy Courses. Helping you build your assets.

Understanding your finances and how credit affects you all.

These classes are offered to Chehalis Tribal Members

FREE OF CHARGE.

The classes will begin March 8, 2012

Class Time: 3:OO– 5:30 PM

Courses are required for Business Loans through the

Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund Program.

All Tribal members are encouraged to join!!!

There have been over a dozen Tribal members who have

successfully completed the Financial Literacy course.

Child care will be available if needed as well as snacks provided.

If you would like to sign up please contact Diana PickernellLoan Program Coordinator, Facilitator 360-709-1631 or email:

Dpickernell@chehalistribe.org.

Reporting Tribal Distributions

If you are a member of a federally recognized tribe and have received income from

tribal per capita distributions or from Indian gaming proceeds, here is some

important information. Reported on a 1099-MISC income statement, this income

should be included on Line 21 of Form 1040, with a description. The correct

description will allow the return to process as quickly as possible! For paper or e-file

returns, please enter one of the following descriptions on Line 21:

Indian Gaming Proceeds

Indian Tribal Distrib

Native American Distrib

You may obtain additional information by calling 800-829-1040 or from the Indian

Tribal Governments’ Web site at:

www.irs.gov/tribes

Internal Revenue Service

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Quick! Change Your

Mood!

If you’re feeling negative and

grumpy today, here are some ways

to turn on positivity.

„„Use deep-breathing exercises

to reduce stress. The slow,

rhythmic breathing will calm

you down and the extra oxygen

raises alertness.

„„Get moving. Even a quick 15-

to-20 minute workout is enough

to produce mood-elevating

endorphins.

„„Push away and tune out negative

influences. Read or engage

in something that uplifts and

inspires instead.

„„Fake it “til you make it.

Enthusiastically engage a friend

or coworker and put you focus

on brightening his or her day.

You’ll find that cheering others

up cheers YOU up as well.

„„Finally, make a quick “gratitude

* Youth Projects M-F @ 3 PM-5 PM

* Beginning Zumba for Adults in Youth

Center Gym from 7:15 AM Monday-Friday

* Fitness Room and Pool available for

use from 6 AM to 6 PM Monday-Friday

list.” Nothing shrinks upsetting

event to a manageable size

like focusing on what you are

thankful for in your life.

The Connection - Connecting you

with Healthy Tips for a Healthy

Life

OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO HAVE YOUR

ART DISPLAYED.

ENTRY FORM TO SUBMIT TO:

South Puget Sound Community

College

Forms are available in the “In-box”

located outside of the Cultural Class Room Door

at the Community Center

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©Copyright 2012

CHEHALIS TRIBAL NEWSLETTER

is a publication of the Confederated Tribes

of the Chehalis Reservation.

Chehalis Tribe

10-U

Fastpitch Team

General Council Meeting

Tuesday, March 6

Start at 5 PM

In the Community Center Gathering Room

Sign-ups and practice

February 19, 2012 @ 1 PM to 3:30 PM

At the Youth Center

If you have any questions please call

Orinda Goddard at 360-515-6826

Chehalis Tribal Newsletter

The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis

Reservation...

“People of the Sands”

Articles and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily the opinions

of this publication or the Chehalis Tribal Business Committee.

The Chehalis Tribal Newsletter encourages tribal members

to submit letters, articles, photographs, and drawings to be

considered for publication. These are subject to editing.

Contributing writers, artists, and photographers include

Chehalis tribal community members and staff.

Submission deadline: 6th of each month

Printed monthly

Tribal Center (360) 273-5911

420 Howanut Road

Oakville, WA 98568

(360) 709-1726 (office)

(360) 273-5914 (fax)

newsletter@chehalistribe.org

Chehalis Tribe’s Vision Statement

To be a thriving, self-sufficient,

sovereign people. Honoring our past

and serving current

and future generations

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Business Committee

David Burnett, Chairman

Don Secena, Vice Chairman

Stephanie Pickernell, Treasurer

Cheryle Starr, Secretary

Dan Gleason, Sr., 5th Council Member

Chehalis Tribal Newsletter

Staff:

Fred Shortman, Communications

Coordinator

For more information contact Sharon Hall, Business

Committee Assistant at 360-709-1841 or

email Shall@chehalistribe.org

Request for Artist Donations to Team “Aunties for

Angels” Relay for Life-American Cancer Society

By Kathy and Wilson Pickernell

Hello my Friends and Associates.

As you may recall from last year,

I had asked for any help with

donations or contributions from

our tribe in raising funds for my

son, Wilson Pickernell’s team, in

the Relay for Life Cancer walk

in Grays Harbor. Some of our

local businesses and artists gave

some fantastic prizes that helped

tremendously. We were hoping

for your generosity once again,

but are reaching out earlier so

that we may raise even more

money this year.

one big raffle. His team name for

the Relay is “Aunties Angels” in

memory of a dear friend of the

family. For more information go

to: RelayforLifeAmericanCancer

Society.

If you can find any way to help

with prizes this year please

contact me either by phone

at 360-273-5954 or e-mail:

urprisoner64@yahoo.com. No

donation is too small or too big

and personal contributions will

happily be accepted as well. The

relay itself is not until June 1st

I have family members and loved and 2nd, 2012. It takes place in

ones who have or still battle with Hoquiam. This is a team concept

Cancer. I have taken an interest

and each team combines their

in this drive and am reaching out efforts in the end.

on behalf of my son who does

I respect your craft as an artist

the 24 hour relay in Hoquiam.

We are both tribal members with and would honor any type

the Chehalis tribe. The people of of assistance you can make.

Thank you for your time and

the harbor took great interest in

consideration in this matter.

the prizes we had collected into

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