greatwolf.com www.luckyeagle.com www.eagleslandinghotel.net FREE Vol. Information on Page 3: June 2011 5/6 Casino Management Program: CHEHALIS Featured Rachelle Wells Program Book on Families Dealing with the TRIBAL 2000’s, Chapter 2 - Bullying News Public Notice: Chehalis Tribal Chehalis Tribal Enterprise Court Job Fair Share Helpful NEWSLETTER Paddle to Swinomish Itinerary Information in Finding Work “People of the Sands” On May 25 the Chehalis Tribe hosted a job fair in the main gym at the Community Center. It was very informational for those Youth Enjoy a Fun Filled June seeking employment offered by various Head Start students plant trees at the RV Park, page 2 Tribal enterprises. There were raffle tickets and gifts offered to everyone that came to Youth rewarded for academic achievements, page 2 the Job Fair. Below is contact information for each Enterprise. School partnering with mentoring program, page 2 Lucky Eagle Casino: Farley Youckton, Human Resources Partner-Recruiting at How Addiction Effects Family, page 2 273-2000. Jobs posted at Luckyeagle.com
On Sunday, May 29 at 1 o’clock in the am very grateful for all that was contributed. water, rides and a safe route to insure Registration Week is July 18-22 afternoon the 4th Annual Cancer Walk I would like to give a Special Thanks everyone made it safely. Please call for a registration appointment took place. There were 108 walkers who to: Brenna Youckton, Terry Youckton, Pam As we continue on with this walk, I hope 360-709-1890 participated in the walk this year. I would Youckton & Scott, Bones and Arick Burnett that more and more people are willing to
* Return Service Requested Oakville, WA 98568 PO Box 536 Chehalis Tribal Newsletter like to thank all the walkers from various for their help during this walk. Providing come and support this event. ~ Thank you!
City, ST Zip Street Address FirstName LastName tribes in supporting our annual cancer walk. We had 80 raffle prizes that were all donated for this event. Great Wolf Lodge, Eagle’s Landing Hotel, Chehalis Tribal Enterprise, Lucky Eagle Casino (John Setterstrom), Chehalis Tribe Business Committee, Glenco Supplies, Quinault Beach Resort Casino (Dora Underwood), Red Wind Casino/Nisqually Tribe (Marjorie Stepetin), Bobby PERMIT No. 2 OAKVILLE WA US POSTAGE PAID PRSRT STD Bush (SPIPA), Larry’s Chevron, Rochester Lumber, Quizno’s in Grand Mound, Grand Mound Nail Salon, Tribal Departments: Diane Devlin, Human Resources, Accounting, Loan Program, Family www.chehalistribe.org Services, Behavioral Health, Elders, adults, and youth wave as they walked together in the 5th Annual Cancer ©Copyright 2009 CHEHALIS TRIBAL Vocational Rehabilitation, and walk during the Tribal Days Memorial Tournament. Pictured (L-R) are Sofie NEWSLETTER is a publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Youth Center. These programs Sekishiro, Sue Sanders-Secena, Margie Youckton, Sandra Glover, (in stroller) Noah Reservation. helped with what they could and I Snell, Melanie Snell, Jamie Ortivez-Smith, and Eli Snell, Jr. 2 CTE Takes on “Mini-contractors” Academics and Athleticism Youth Plant Trees at RV Park Earns Youth Josh Gillie Award
By Fred Shortman, Editor
Gary Ortivez III is an eighth grade student outstanding and inspirational play in sports. attending Oakville Middle School and has He was honored by receiving the Josh Gillie enjoyed playing baseball his whole life. Award at the Oakville eighth graduation As an eighth grader he was allowed to play ceremony on June 6th. on the Oakville High School Baseball, His parents Georgia and Gary Ortivez Jr basketball and football teams, committing said, “We are very proud of you, Gary! Your his time to getting good grades to maintain hard work and commitment at everything his eligibility to play sports receiving a 3.0 you do inspirations to all of us. Wish you GPA. continued success.” He achieved that and much more, receiving an award for playing the game he so loves. Gary was recognized for his
Gary Ortivez received the Josh Gillie Award at the 2011 Eight Grade Head Start children plant trees for the Chehalis Tribal Enterprise at the RV Graduation Park on Anderson Road. Top row pictured (L-R) are teachers Jessica and Ceremonies. Mireya. Middle row left to right Zander Heap, Koner Burnett, Jolynn Reed, Pictured Carolann Black, Malikah McNair, Chloe Rangel, Aiyana Moore-Young. Front (L-R) are Row pictured (L-R) are Ruth Colgrove, Alexander Woosley, Madison Henry, Georgia Lloyd Scott, Priacias Douglas, Walter Pickernell-Daniels. Ortivez, Gary Ortivez David Youckton and Chris Richardson preparation for the trees and the Head Start III, and Gary report that in an attempt to expand Chehalis Program staff provided 50 preschoolers. Ortivez, Jr. Tribal Enterprises (CTE), they recently The teachers brought the children to the were faced with a shortage of 50 needed RV Park on the school buses. The children new personnel. Trees needed to be planted learned many things. After a short blessing, along the east end of the new RV Park along the children were introduced to stories Anderson Road. In order to fill this labor about trees and the animals that live and School District Partnering With short-fall they sought assistance from the play in trees. Fred Shortman enlightened Tribal Head Start Program. the children about the varied importance of Head Start four to six year old’s the cedar tree to the Chehalis people. From Student Mentoring Program enthusiastically accepted the task of planting its bark, Fred reminded the children, the “Big Brothers Big Sisters” (BBBS) is Ivy Wright-Bryan, a Native American from 160 trees. Their engagement was a total Chehalis people obtained their clothing and partnering with the Oakville School District Nevada, represents BBBS’ Native American success. shelter as well as the materials to weave to start a school-based mentoring program Initiative to service Indians across the What really happened was a little bit of their famous Chehalis baskets. From the tree in the fall. Vice-Chairman Don Secena as a country. Ivy was cautious and respectful thoughtful coordination between Enterprises they were able to carve canoes for fishing school district board member facilitated a in her remarks in order to be sensitive and various Tribal staff. CTE obtained a and transportation. But most important of all meeting with BBBS Director Roger Jones, to any concerns about past attempts of donation from Weyerhaeuser of 160 red the trees provide oxygen that we breath. Superintendent Kathy Lorton and Principal outside agencies wanting to “help” Native cedar trees and Steve Burnett assigned Handling the small 15” trees with Jeff Hunt. Research shows one-to-one children. It is BBBS’ future desire to train Zach Carter of CTC to augur 160 holes in tenderness and care, the children placed the mentoring programs have a positive effect and employ a Chehalis Tribal community trees in the pre-dug holes, on a child’s life. The BBBS school-based member in the lead role of mentoring in covering the roots using program matches “Littles” – children –with and around the Chehalis Reservation in the their hands to gently pat the “Bigs” – adults” – under the supervision of coming years. Ivy believes that mentoring soil back into place. The a trained BBBS administrator at the school. can be an important component in grooming best part about the day was Last year, BBBS serviced 609 children in our children as future Tribal leaders. seeing the enthusiasm with the local area, including Rochester; and Rebecca Fein, BBBS Western Regional which the children pursued 10% were matches with Native American Director, wants to introduce the school- the planting of the trees children. based mentoring program so that the Tribal knowing full well that they The Chehalis Tribe, Lucky Eagle Casino community fully embraces it. Amanda would grow as these trees and Great Wolf Lodge have supported the Avalos, BBBS Program Director, stated that do. local BBBS agency for many years through the largest unmet need in these mentoring contributions and sponsorships. Recently, The AM Head Start programs is recruiting adult volunteers to the Chehalis Tribe helped the local agency children seen here spend time as Bigs. There are many Native secure a grant from the national BBBS working with teachers, Americans “Littles” waiting for Native office to better serve Indian children. The parents and volunteers American “Big” matches. Lisa Miles, new Oakville School District school-based planting trees at the Casino CFO and BBBS Board Member, and program starting in September 2011 is a New RV Park. Rodney Youckton, BBBS Indian Advisory direct result of the Chehalis Tribe and Big Board member, were also in attendance Brothers Big Sisters working together. Chris demonstrating their confidence in the new Richardson, a BBBS board member, was mentoring program coming to Oakville. Real Life Experience on How Addictions Can thankful to the Chehalis Tribe, especially the The meeting ended with the presentation Business Committee, for their committed of a cedar basket to Ivy as a token of the Ruin Lives and the Ripple Effect on Family support of local mentoring. Chehalis Tribe’s continued support of the One recent early Thursday morning, Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. The Chew, pot, alcohol, prescriptions… Tribal staff working with Tribal community basket was donated by Tribal member Trudy By Lorrie Bonifer, Prevention Specialist children met BBBS officials from the local Marcellay. agency and their national office. Tribal staff For more information about the Big This story is in remembrance of my brother Methadone is an extremely powerful representing Education, Youth Services, Brother Big Sister programs, contact Cecil Bonifer who died of an overdose at drug, with obvious lethal effects if used and Law Enforcement included Tracy Bray, Amanda Avalos, Director of Programs, at the young age of 49. His life started out illicitly or incorrectly, and must be Scott Freeman, Tony Medina, and Bill [email protected] or 360-943-0409 seemingly innocent, but then he started prescribed by a doctor. At no time is even a Thoms. From the national BBBS agency, ext 03. chewing at the age of 10. From that point his little amount safe if not provided by a doctor use and choices progressed to alcohol, which to monitor as well as any other form of drug/ Business Committee lead to juvenile hall, then DUI offenses prescription. Everyone’s body and chemical Chehalis David Burnett, Chairman and eventually lengthy jail sentences. He balance is different and others are on Tribal Don Secena, Vice Chairman was even a passenger in a wreck where an different medications that can conflict with Stephanie Pickernell, Treasurer innocent woman was killed and that didn’t something not prescribed by their doctor. Newsletter Cheryle Starr, Secretary deter him. I can’t even begin to express the grief Dan Gleason, Sr., 5th Council Member Through the years he began taking pain of losing a brother through something 420 Howanut Road Oakville, WA 98568 pills, smoking pot and drinking regularly. preventable and having to wait 8 long weeks Chehalis Tribal Newsletter Staff: His life revolved around these addictions to find out what actually killed him. In the (360) 709-1726 (office) (360) 273-5914 (fax) Fred Shortman, Communications and became full of turmoil. interim we were only told by the coroner Coordinator. Go to this direct link [email protected] Though I wish life was different for it was alcohol and drugs. The end result it for online newsletters copies: www. him, these were his choices. I miss the time was Methadone that killed him and pot was Articles and opinions expressed in this chehalistribe.org/news-events/index.html his addiction took away from me and the detected. publication are not necessarily the opinions rest of the family. My point is the day of So please do not share your prescriptions of this publication or the Chehalis Tribal Business Committee. his passing, he took someone else’s pain with anyone. If you do, you run the risk of medications: (Methadone) I didn’t even loss of life, going to jail, experiencing the The Chehalis Tribal Newsletter encourages know he began using this. feelings involved when loss of life occurs tribal members to submit letters, articles, It was reported to me that person told and other negative results. These negative photographs, and drawings to be considered him not to take it. Since he already had consequences are like ripples in a pond, for publication. These are subject to editing. taken the pills, and he supposedly said “It’s reaching out and hurting many, many others, Contributing writers, artists, and okay, my body is used to it.” He later laid not just you. If you have any prescriptions photographers include Chehalis tribal down saying he that didn’t feel very well. lying around that you are not using, please community members and staff. The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis His “friends” claim they kept going back contact Behavioral Health and we will help Reservation... to check on him and, regardless, later that you dispose of them safely. Submission deadline: 6th of each month evening he passed away. Printed: Each month “People of the Sand” 3 Training Program Helps Tribal Members Resources Available Assisting Parents in Understanding Their Teen Advance Within the Organization From the Behavioral Health Parents/Teens Comprehensive Guide in Dealing with the 2000’s By Rodney Youckton, Director of Business Operations Chapter 2-Dealing with the 2000’s around to help you if you get into a difficult The Lucky Eagle Management Training members are undergoing in an effort to Family Editions a situation! Program is designed for our tribal members achieve their goals. They all have dreams comprehensive guide with If it feels safe, try to stand up to the and their success working at the casino. and set goals to reach those dreams. Tribal dependable information for person who is bullying you. If the person who is bullying you think you will not do The casino reports quarterly on the Management Training Program employees Parents/Teens. program so that the Tribal community has hope to be good role models and mentors for anything about it, they are more likely to For more information keep picking on you. This does not mean an awareness of what efforts are being those wanting to be successful in the career please contact the Behavior made with our tribal members employed of their choice. We all have dreams. Never, you should fight back or bully them back. Health at 360-709-1682. Instead, tell the person bullying you that you at the casino. We are building success never, give up on your dreams. Reach for the do not like it and they should stop! Keep stories which will be reflected of the stars and make it happen. Bullying it simple. You might just say, “Cut it out, Succession Plan. We are hopeful the large “Our commitment is to provide an Miranda!” and then walk away. If possible, number of young adults will read about unparalleled entertainment experience that Why do kids Bully? There are all kinds of try to talk to them in a calm voice. Kids the hard work and sacrifices fellow Tribal exceeds our guests’ expectations.” reasons why young people bully other, either who bully often like to see that they can occasionally or often. Do any of these sound make you upset. If you are afraid to talk to familiar to you? the person who is bullying you by yourself, Featured Tribal Member Because I see other doing it. then you might want to ask someone else Because it is what you do if you want to to be there with you. Kids who bully are Hello, my name is During the year hang out with the right crowd. more likely to listen, and less likely to bully Rachelle Wells and I of 2010, I was asked Because it makes me feel, stronger, you, when you are with someone and not am a Chehalis tribal to take a class on smarter, or better than the person I am alone. If you are not comfortable standing up to someone who has bullied your, that is member working at the getting my certificate bullying. Because it is one of the best ways to keep definitely OK! Just walk away. However, be Lucky Eagle Casino. I in Tribal Enterprise others from bullying me. sure to tell an adult. began working at the & Gaming Management. Whatever the reason, bullying is If you are being bullied on-line do not Lucky Eagle as a busser It was a 49 week class something we all need to think about. reply. This may actually make the bullying in the Restaurant. In my held on Wednesdays. Whether we’ve done it ourselves..or worse. Instead, be sure to tell a family first year I moved up to I completed the program in whether friends or other people we know member or another adult you trust. If become a server in the February of 2011 and are doing it… we all need to recognize possible block any more communications Grand Buffet in which earned 14 college credits that bullying has a terrible effect on from this person. )For example, it might be I worked for 3 ½ years. with Tacoma Community the lives of young people. It may not a good idea only to accept messages from Then the opportunity College. be happening to you today, but it could people you know.) Save evidence of the Rachelle Wells bullying. If you get a nasty e-mail, print it came for me to take the My goals are to continue tomorrow. Working together, we can Poker Room Supervisor make the lives of young people better. out or save it so that you can show it to an craps class. I immediately to work at the Lucky Eagle, Lucky Eagle Casino adult. signed up and completed while attending college to Are you being bullied? Join clubs or take part in activities where the class, and dealt craps for about 4 years learn how to practice law. Never closing So you are being bullied, huh? That can you will meet other kids. Sometimes, it can out on table games. This step opened up the doors on any opportunity to grow and feel pretty awful. However, no matter how help to join clubs or take part in activities more doors and I took advantage of another continue my education at the Lucky Eagle. I bad it makes you feel sometime, you should that interest you. Think about joining a opportunity to take a class as a dual rate still strive to become a lawyer, but I need to know you are not alone. That’s right…there sports team, taking an art class, or joining a supervisor. I then became a poker dealer and support myself until that dream comes true. are plenty of kids all over the world who go scouting group, for example. You can meet began dealing poker for about 4 ½ years. So if there are any opportunities to climb the through the same things you do every day. other kids who share interests and you might I thought I would help out and became a corporate ladder, I would like to look into And, even though you may feel helpless make some good friends! Poker Room supervisor I’ve been doing that those too. sometimes, there are many things you and for the past 6 months. others can do to help stop the bullying. Try What NOT to do if you are bullied these tips. Always tell an adult. It is hard to talk DO NOT….think it is your fault. Nobody about serious things with adults sometimes, deserves to be bullied! Protect Your Children by Practicing Safety but they can help put a stop to bullying. Tell Fight back or bully a person back. This an adult that you trust and can talk to-you probably will not make things any better During the 2011 Fireworks Season parents, your teacher, your school counselor, and it might get you into big trouble. you coach, your neighbor. Besides, you should try to act better than Just a friendly reminder that the fireworks Use outdoors only in a clear area away If you have told a grown-up before and the person who bullies you. season is approaching and that there will from buildings, vehicles and shrubbery. they have not done anything about it, tell Keep it yourself and just hope the be increased traffic on the reservation. Be Have water and/or fire extinguisher someone else. Moreover, if you are afraid bullying will “go away.” It is normal to extra careful and observe all traffic laws. handy. to tell an adult that you have been bullied, want to try to ignore bullying and hope Quad or bicyclists please wear appropriate Never carry fireworks in your pocket get another person-like a friend or a sister that it will stop-or hope that person will safety gear (Helmet and goggles). The life or shoot them into metal or glass or brother-to go with you. Having someone start to pick on someone else. However, you save might be your own. containers. else there to support you can make it a lot often, bullying will not stop until adults and other kids get involved. So, be sure to Light only one firework at a time. less scary. Tell the adults exactly what has happened-who did the bullying, where and report the bullying. Fireworks Safety Tips Wear eye protection and never have any when it happened, how long it has been Skip school or avoid clubs or sports Always purchase your fireworks from a portion of your body over the firework. happening to you, and how it makes you because you are afraid of being bullied. reliable source. Don’t experiment with homemade feel. If you talk with an adult at your school, Missing school activities that you enjoy Follow the instructions and use common fireworks. ask them what they will do to help stop the is not the answer. You have a right to be sense, Never attempt to relight a firework. bullying. It is their job to help keep you safe. there! Always have close adult supervision and Don’t light fireworks on main roadways Most adults really care about bullying and Think that you are a “tattle tale” if you never give fireworks to small children. or within firework stand areas (Even will do everything they can to help you. tell an adult that you have been bullied. Never point or throw fireworks at when they’re closed). Telling is NOT tattling! It is the right another person. Have a safe and happy 4th of July! Telling an adult can seem hard. Here are thing to do. ways some other kids have done this: Hurt yourself. Some kids who are bullied get so sad and depressed that they may The Chehalis Indian Tribal Court, Oakville Washington Stay in a group. Kids who bully like to try to hurt themselves because they think Public Notice: pick on kids who are by themselves a lot-it there is nothing else they can do. This Che-J-3/11-057 IN RE S.K. DOB: 1-21-2009 is easier and they are more likely to get definitely is not the answer. Talk with an adult immediately and tell them how Notice Petition of Guardianship Hearing away with their bad behavior. If you spend more time with other kids, you may not be you are felling. They can help stop the To Jeremy Klatush and Allison Klatush an easy “target” and you will have others bullying. Petition for Guardianship has been filed in the Chehalis Indian Tribal Court. A hearing is set for November 9, 2011 at 2:30 PM; 30 Niederman Rd Oakville WA on the Chehalis Indian Reservation. Any questions please feel free to contact the Tribal Court at 360- Donna DuPuis 709-1615. (L) takes a photo of Chubby THIS COURT HEARING MAY RESULT IN AN ORDER OF GUARDIANSHIP Pickernell (R) BEING GRANTED. during the Tribal Days Memorial PADDLE TO SWINOMISH Tournament. 5th Annual Chehalis Canoe Family Journey Chubby loves announcing This is the schedule for the Chehalis Canoe Family. Feel free to join in anywhere the men’s along the canoe journey, learning to share with the canoe families, and travel with “One baseball games Heart, One Mind” through the Puget Sound waterways. Community support is greatly at Tomahawk appreciated as we practice our culture with the Elders, youth, and other canoe families. Stadium. Tribal This is a Drug/Alcohol, and Violence Free Journey! Everyone is welcome! Days brings Circle Up Chehalis Canoe Family! Weekly meetings and fundraisers in preparation back many for the Canoe Journey at various locations. Come check it out if you are interested in fond memories learning about the Chehalis Canoe Family. of playing, umpiring, while Itinerary: visiting with friends and family. Squaxin Island- July 17 Nisqually- July 18 Puyallup- July 19 Chehalis Reservation Bus Schedule Muckleshoot-July 20 Suquamish- July 21-22 Helps With Your Transportation Needs Tulalip- July 23 and 24 R/T picks people up on the Chehalis Grays Harbor Transit picks people up at Reservation and will connect you with the Oakville Post Office at 10:10 AM, 12:45 Swinomish- July 25 Intercity Transit in Olympia or Twin Transit PM, and 3:40 PM and can drop you off in Formal protocol to follow in Centralia. Call 1-800-650-7846 24 hours Elma, Montesano or Aberdeen. Call 1-800- For more information please contact Sylvia Cayenne at 360-888-6638. in advance to schedule a ride. Cost is $1 per 562-9730 for more info. Cost is $2 per one- one-way trip. way trip. 4 Tribal Days (continued from page 1) that brought smiles to all the children as they you much Donna and Ellery Choke Sr. for Tournament Summary were seen playing with them throughout the bringing him out. When the final game of the tournament ended, awards were handed out to each division: weekend. Another highlight of the weekend was 1st Place received championship jackets; 2nd Place received hooded sweatshirts; 3rd one of the oldest players in the tournament. Place received crew neck sweatshirts; 4th Place received T-shirts; All-stars received duffle The Baseball Tournament Vernon McCrory at the age of 52 who bags; Special awards for MVP; Best Bat, Best Glove; and Best Catcher Friday May 27, kicked off the first played for the Taholah Stars Coed Slow 1st Place- Little Boston games for the Baseball Tournament. “Rain Pitch Team competing alongside his boys. Men’s Hardball 2nd Place-Little Boston Pistols or Shine” the tournament directors were This week end brought some parents who Darrin Jones, Sonny Youckton Tournament Director 3rd Place-Puyallup determined to play. The rains came and played baseball alongside their children. Ang Youckton, Scorekeeper 4th Place-Rebels blessed the tribal baseball fields as the What a great way to spend a weekend women’s slow-pitch tournament started. enjoying friends, family and playing “Good Again it rained on and off throughout the Ol’ Fashion Indian Baseball” during the night creating a muddy and challenging Chehalis Tribal Days Memorial Weekend! game of softball. Saturday morning players, grounds crew and volunteers were seen dumping Thanks to Volunteers! Cheryle Starr sends out a special thanks 30-40 pound bags of dry heat throughout to all the volunteers who contributed the weekend on all the fields to keep them to making this weekend so successful: playable. Visiting teams did come and it Tournament directors; Darrin Jones, Sonny rained on and off again throughout the day. Youckton and Angie Youckton for running There some very heavy downfall of water, the Men’s Hardball Tourney. Charlotte yet the games moved on. The Oakville Lopez and Carla Thomas for helping run High School baseball fields weren’t used as Little Boston from Port Gamble S’Klallam won the men’s hardball the Women’s, and Coed Tournament. much with a majority of the games played at championship jackets. Beating the Little Boston Pistols in a final 9 inning Announcers, Chubby Pickernell and Tomahawk Stadium. game. Darrin Jones. Umpires Andy Zaidy, Many venders seen around the tribal Casey Pickernell, Chet DeLamater, Troy grounds selling food and a variety of (Skokomish), Jerry Youckton, and Ray products. As you walked around watching Women’s Slow Pitch Softball Lopez. Youth Center activities, Tony baseball or shopping you could hear Medina, Marla Medina and Teresa Pannkuk; Cheryle Starr, Charlotte Lopez, Tournament Directors 1st Place-Taholah a familiar voice echoing throughout Tournament Preparation, Carla Thomas, Ang Carla Thomas, Jodie Smith, Scorekeepers 2nd Place- Natives the ball fields. Yes, Chubby Pickernell Youckton, and Charlotte Lopez. A special 3rd Place-Quileute returned announcing the men’s hardball thanks to everyone that helped keep the field 4th Place-Cal Horizon tournament. He laughed and joked with playable. Your assistance was so crucial family and friends as they visited him. in completing this tournament: Grounds Taholah He demonstrated his singing ability keepers, Ray Secena, Jr., and Amil Starr Jr.; won the with a little “Johnny Cash.” rendition. Ray Lopez, Sonny Youckton, Chris Secena, championship Something he Penny Gleason, Tom Hayden, Ray Secena, in the has enjoyed doing Shawn Goddard. Don Secena and all his women’s for many, many helpers at the fish pit. Thank you to anyone slow pitch moons. Thank if I forgot to mention your name. division using 9 players throughout The 2011-12 the softball Chehalis Tribal tournament. Princesses pictured They were (L-R) are Miss able to defeat Tribal Days, Deidra Natives in the Hawkes; Jr. Miss, championship Kennedy Adams; game. Lil’ Miss, Payton Simmons; Head Start Miss, “Turtle” Coed Slow Pitch Softball 1st Place-Taholah Stars Canales. 2nd Place-Quileute Cheryle Starr, Charlotte Lopez Tournament Directors 3rd Place- Muckleshoot Carla Thomas, Scorekeeper 4th Place-Skokomish Cultural Program Offering Bead Work Classes Every Tuesday Beading classes will be offered every Community Artist Wanted Tuesday night from 5 PM to 8 PM at the I am always looking for Community Cultural Class Room in the Community Artist who would be interested in sharing Center. The first class begins on July 12. their skills and teach a class to the Walk-in’s are welcome, but if you are community. Forms are available and there is attending you will be required to sign in. a screening process to qualify for your bid. The classes are available to Elders, adults and High School age students of the Tribal Providing the following information: Community. This is an advanced class. The age group you would like to teach, The Cultural Program Coordinator runs Specify the Cultural Class curriculum you on Flex-hours and not always available are interested in offering. during regular business hours of 8 AM to Who is providing materials for your class 5 PM. Most classes offered run until 8:30 you plan to teach. PM or during weekends. The Cultural For more information about this and Class Room Facilities is available to other cultural activities please contact The Taholah Stars won the Co-ed slow pitch championship. Being the community members, please contact me to Dianne Devlin, Cultural Coordinator at 360- number one seed they lost the first game, but rebounded to defeat Quileute accommodate your needs for the class. 709-1621. in the championship game.
Honey Bee’s (continued from page 1) the following year. See Federation of bees crisscrossing the nation? As one American Scientists web sites. researcher asked Congress, “How would the swarm of honey bees. For more all is their queen. Depending on the size The problem is known as Colony our government respond if one out of every information or questions contact Gary of the hive that swarmed, the cluster may Collapse Disorder (CCD), and scientists three cows was dying?” Wheaton at 360-273-7462. be as small as a grapefruit or as large as a suspect a combination of causes: pesticides, Beekeepers are having some success watermelon. The bees will remain in this environmental stresses, pests such as the staving off colony losses by improving the Swarming manner for a few hours or even a few days varroa mite, and pathogens such as the diet of their bees and keeping a closer watch Despite their rather awesome appearance, while scout bees look for new home. When Israeli acute paralysis virus (IAPV)—which for parasites and infections, says Cox-Foster. swarms are not dangerous. That’s because they return with news of suitable spot, off has been found in 96.1 percent of affected She also suggests “simple changes” such honey bees are defensive only in the vicinity they all go to take up residence in a hollow hives. USDA Awaiting answers, the as increasing the use of hedgerows could of their nest to protect their brood and food tree, with the walls of an old barn, or some agricultural industry is on edge: honey bees improve both the honeybee population and supply. other cozy cavity. pollinate an estimated $15 billion in U.S. that of the wild pollinators. A swarm of honey bees is a familiar sight crops each year. Like the cause, the solution to CCD is in the spring and early summer. It’s one of Bees: Vital to Our Food Supply The USDA has stated that one out of going to have to be multi-faceted. There the most fascinating phenomena in nature An ominous phenomenon has baffled every three bites of food we eat is dependent appears to be no single cause that can and an instinctive way honey bees manage beekeepers and scientists alike: across on bee pollination. We have the opportunity be directly linked to colony collapse. the colony’s growth and survival. Half or the U.S., honey to take a look at yet Researchers think the disorder is the result more of the colony leaves the hive to look bees have been another facet of of many pest/viral/fungal/chemical/stress for a new home. But first, within a few disappearing from our industrialized combinations. Pesticides, although just minutes of departing from the hive, the bees their colonies. food system. Just a piece of the puzzle, are a variable we settle on a nearby surface. They aren’t just how precipitous can control. By eliminating this variable, There no telling where a swarm might dying—they’re has feeding research could be focused on deciphering land. It could land on any convenient resting disappearing en ourselves become the other pieces of the puzzle. Instead, place: a bush, a tree branch, a lamppost, or masse. In 2006, when a third of pesticide regulation loopholes are making it perhaps a piece of patio furniture. In any U.S. beekeepers our nation’s food nearly impossible to track down the causes case, the swarming bees won’t stay there lost a third of supply is reliant of colony collapse disorder. long. As soon as scout bees find a more their 2.4 million on convoys Resources to learn more about honey bees: suitable and protected home, the swarm will colonies, See of thousands www.beesource.com be up, up, and away. Bee Culture and upon thousands Mother Earth News In its temporary resting place, the swarm 35 percent of Local Beekeeper, Gary Wheaton of imported SmartPlanet is a bundle of bees clustered together for the remaining relocated a honey bee swarm found at and artificially USDA protection and warmth. In the center of it colonies vanished the baseball bleachers. sustained Book “Beekeeping for Dummies”