THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE CHEHALIS RESERVATION, ‘PEOPLE OF THE SANDS’ TRIBAL CHEHALIS NEWSLETTER A FREE PUBLICATION / FOR MORE TRIBAL HISTORY, HERITAGE AND ACTIVITIES, SEE CHEHALISTRIBE.ORG / NOVEMBER 2016 Halloween celebration Winter storm prep inside Frights delight kids Take safety steps Tribal grants / 2 Great Wolf trick-or-treat / 9 Staff profiles 2/ Early Learning news / 10 at community party before weather hits Heritage classes / 3 Students of the Month / 11 page 8 page 6 Health, fitness /4-6 Birthdays / 12 Pet fair draws a big crowd Furry friends get vaccinations, treats Contributed by Animal Control Officer Brennan Stoelb Thank you to everyone who came to the Pet Resource Fair on Oct. 22! More than 50 people and their pets attended the Community Center event. A big thank you goes to Good Neighbor Vet. Through funding provided by Head Start and The Youth Center, they were able to vaccinate Master Weavers announced who completed projects and sent spirits soaring at the 2016 NNABA Gathering. 29 pets against rabies. Pets that were vaccinated also received an official Chehalis Tribe License. The license confirms pets are

See PET FAIR, page 9 Weaving history Natives share rich wisdom and talent at NNABA gathering

The Chehalis Tribe hosted event with a commitment the 2016 Northwest Native to pass on their weaving American Basketweavers knowledge to future Association Gathering at generations. Great Wolf Lodge from This event isn’t easy to Sept. 30-Oct. 1. pull off. Master Weavers took The conference continues months to gather, prepare to preserve, promote and and have kits available to perpetuate the traditional those who wanted to learn art of Northwest Native their weaving style. American Basketry. It’s a great trade as one Master Weavers brought might say – not only sharing their talent, weaving kits, their weaving style, but the patience and wisdom to wisdom that comes with the Linda’s Mobile Pet Grooming teach those who attended the learning process. provided nail trimming during annual gathering. Participants learn traditional the Pet Resource Fair. They truly blessed this See WEAVING, page 7 weaving at Great Wolf Lodge. 2 Sign up for STAFF PROFILES hiking, running and bicycling. Tribal Police New LPN here to help He looks forward to working in our Hi, my name is Genevieve Herbrand. I community. This great addition will Explorer am your new licensed practical nurse at the enhance what the clinic can offer to the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center. I started Chehalis Tribe. program in August. Jeremy looks forward to meeting I was born and raised in everyone who comes to the clinic! Are you interested in our beautiful becoming a Tribal Police state. The Pacific Pharmacy technician Explorer? Would you like to Northwest has so much to be a mentor to our people and offer. I enjoy the outdoors embraces different path make a positive impact in the and love to go hiking in the Chehalis tribal community? Northwest. Hello, my name is Harold Pickernell If so, take the next step in I’m happy to be part Jr. I will be working as the new pharmacy becoming a positive influence of the Chehalis Tribal technician at the Chehalis Tribal Wellness by joining this worthwhile Wellness Center team and Genevieve Center. I am a Chehalis training program. There are I’m looking forward to Herbrand tribal member and was various programs involved giving great care to tribal raised on the reservation. with the Public Safety members. My grandmothers are Program. Janice Latch and Lorilee For more information or to Pickernell. Both are sign up, please contact Mike CTWC pharmacist ready elders and Chehalis tribal McNair or Jake Dickerson at to meet community members. My grandfathers 360-273-7051. are Wayne Bray and Gerald Harold There are requirements Registered pharmacist Jeremy Brown “Gunny” Pickernell Sr., Pickernell Jr. and testing, but don’t let that has been hired as our new pharmacist at who was a member of the deter you. Stop by the Chehalis the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center. He . My parents are Tribal Law Enforcement graduated from Washington Harold Sr. and Stephanie Pickernell, both Department at 30 Niederman State University College Chehalis tribal members. I am a father to Road in Oakville to fill out an of Pharmacy in 1997. His twin girls Alexis and Kiara, 4, and Collin, 2, application. professional experience with my girlfriend Jessica Hill. We look forward to visiting includes work in retail I graduated from Oakville High School with you and answering any pharmacy at Safeway, and took a year off to figure out what my questions you may have. Costco, Longs Drug and career path would be. I spent four years Watch for flyers on an Drug Emporium. He also with the Chehalis Early Learning Program. upcoming meeting. has worked at Northwest I learned so much from the children. Chehalis Tribal Law Remedies compounding Jeremy Working with them was a memorable Enforcement places strong pharmacy and Pacific Brown experience. emphasis on community- Northwest Specialty As part of my job, I will help with oriented policing for all Pharmacy. prescriptions. I also am responsible for residents and visitors to the Jeremy grew up in Oakville and getting the pharmacy up and running. I Confederated Tribes of the graduated from Oakville High School in look forward to my career shift with the Chehalis Reservation. The 1992. He enjoys spending most of his free Wellness Center and working with our new department consists of a time outdoors with his wife and daughter pharmacist Jeremy Brown. director, 10 commissioned officers and supervisors.

Grants to provide essential community services Youth support, public five different grants. n The second award is the Comprehensive Tribal n The first grant in the in the Justice Systems and Victim Assistance Program safety among areas Public Safety and Community Alcohol and Substance Abuse will provide an advocate to that will benefit Policing purpose area will grant, which will continue the victims of any crime. provide funding for dash cams tribe’s national award-winning n The last grant is through In September, the United for law enforcement officers offender re-entry program to the Tribal Youth Program, States Department of Justice and tactile firearm training. reduce recidivism. which will support youth announced recipients of the Training will be shared with n The third grant will fund engagement, prevent bullying Coordinated Tribal Assistance other jurisdictions, including the tribe’s domestic violence and support high-risk youth. Solicitation. The Chehalis Tribe and Thurston program to prevent violence The three-year grants will received more than 2.1 million counties, and aid in lethal against women. provide important services to dollars. Funds were awarded in force decision-making. n A fourth award through our community. 3 NEW BUSINESS COMMITTEE OTA moves to Tribal Center The Office of Tribal OTA services are limited Attorney has moved back to tribal government and into the Tribal Center enterprises. administration building at We do not provide legal 420 Howanut Road. Our services to individual tribal office is next to the Business or community members. Committee conference room. For questions, please Visitors are welcome, but contact Staff Attorney Devon please keep in mind that Tiam at 360-709-1762.

ELDERS HOLIDAY BAZAAR The Chehalis Tribe recently elected its new Business Committee members. Back row from left: Treasurer Shoni Pannkuk and Vice 9 A.M.-5 P.M. SATURDAY, DEC. 3 Chairman Jessie Goddard. Front row: Secretary David Burnett, Lucky Eagle Events Center Chairman Don Secena and Fifth Council Member Leroy Boyd, Sr. VENDORS, FOOD, RAFFLES, CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

CONTACT: TRUDY MARCELLAY, Heritage classes and [email protected]. INTERESTED VENDORS: CALL 360- 888-5808 TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE events spark creativity NOW. SPACES ARE LIMITED AND ON A FIRST-COME BASIS. Check out what the 8 a.m.-noon Friday. Chehalis Tribe’s vibrant Movie night: This is a great Heritage & Culture Program opportunity to gather as a offers: family. Enjoying dinner and Beading classes: 5-8 p.m. watching a movie is time well Tuesdays and Thursdays. spent. Come down to be a part of the Calendar of events: Look fun, socialize and create new for our calendar of projects to history for our tribe. see if you would like to take Sewing room: We continue a class. Sign-ups sheets are our open-door policy to use the available at the Tribal Center. sewing room or make an item We also distribute flyers to with material we have. Just call homes on the reservation and and set up a day and time. We provide information to our will make accommodations tribal newsletter. We continue to fit your schedule. We can to look for people willing to have staff available to assist teach classes in all areas of arts you. Our sewing club room has and crafts. been used by many people. We You also can fill out a survey continue to make items such in the center to suggest as vests, bags, cushions, classes you’d like us to pillows and baby offer. Community blankets. members are Family trees: welcome to Lynn Hoheisel visit anytime. HOLIDAY NATIVE ARTS FAIR is available to Our program WORK BY DOZENS OF NATIVE ARTISTS work on family continues to trees with create old and 11 A.M.-5 P.M. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, DEC. 9-10 tribal member new heritage and families. She is culture for our at the Evergreen State College Longhouse, still looking for people. 2700 Evergreen Parkway, Olympia pictures to add to our For questions, FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO RESERVE A $75 VENDOR collection. Her hours are 8 contact Lynn Hoheisel BOOTH, CONTACT LAURA GRABHORN AT GRABHORL@ a.m.-noon Monday, 8 a.m.- with the Heritage & Culture EVERGREEN.EDU OR OR 360-867-6413 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday Office in the Community and Center at 360-709-1748. 4 HEALTH/FITNESS Sexual coercion and your rights By National Domestic Violence his or her will” and includes no or don’t agree to something. Hotline/loveisrespect.org “persistent attempts to have n Make you feel threatened HERE TO HELP sexual contact with someone or afraid of what might It’s never too late (or too who has already refused.” happen if you say no. If you have questions about soon) to talk about sex and sex, consent or just what is Think of sexual coercion as n Try to normalize his healthy relationships. In a healthy or not healthy in a a spectrum or a range. It can or her sexual expectations: healthy relationship, both relationship, our advocates vary from someone verbally Example: “I need it, I’m a guy.” partners feel comfortable with egging you on to someone can help – call, chat or text! the level of physical activity, forcing you to have contact. It What does consent mean? The Chehalis Domestic whether that means holding Violence Program offers can be verbal and emotional in In a relationship where hands, kissing, touching the form of statements services for domestic sexual coercion is occurring, or having intercourse. that make you feel violence, teen dating there is a lack of consent and One aspect pressure, guilt or violence and sexual assault. the coercive partner doesn’t of your life that shame. You can Call or text Janita Raham respect the boundaries or you always also be made 24/7 at 360-789-3627. have complete to feel forced wishes of the other. Let’s review what consent means: Love is respect: Call 866- control over through more 331-9474, TTY 866-331- n Consent is not a given. is how far subtle actions. 8453, text loveis to 22522. Just because you’ve consented you want to Your For more information, go to to an act before doesn’t mean take it with partner might: loveisrespect.org. your romantic n Make you you consented to it forever. partner, feel like you owe n Consent is not a free pass. significant other, Saying yes to one act doesn’t him or her because being manipulated, pressured crush or someone you’re you’re in a relationship, mean you have to consent to or threatened to say yes. It’s not just hooking up with. When you’ve had sex before, he or she other acts. Each requires its consent if you or a partner is it comes to anything physical, spent money on you or you go own consent. For example, you absolutely have a voice home with him or her. saying yes to oral sex doesn’t unable to give consent. n and do not have to do anything n Give you compliments automatically mean you’re Establish boundaries you don’t want to do. that sound extreme or saying yes to intercourse. by discussing what you and If someone makes you insincere as an attempt to get n Consent can be taken your partner are and are not feel obligated or forced to you to agree to something. back at any time. Even comfortable with. Ask first. do something, you might n Badger you, yell at you or if you’re in the middle of n Be clear and direct with be experiencing coercion. hold you down. something, if you start feeling your partner if you don’t want Sexual coercion is “the act n Give you drugs or alcohol uncomfortable, you always to do something. Make sure of using pressure, alcohol or to loosen up your inhibitions. have the right to stop. that you are heard. If the other drugs or force to have sexual n React negatively (sadness, n It’s not consent if you’re person is not listening, leave contact with someone against anger or resentment) if you say afraid to say no or if you’re the situation.

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Chehalis tribal employees dress in pink Oct. 20 to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the continuing fight for a cure. 5 Group training classes in brief My name is Rikki Sutterlict community members can pick and I am a certified trainer TO SIGN UP Podiatrist visits up an application from Deb through the National Academy Podiatrist Deborah Behre Classes are available Shortman at the Chehalis Tribal of Sports Medicine. I would will be at the Chehalis Tribal Monday-Friday from: Wellness Center. like to help my tribe and Wellness Center from 8:30 a.m.- The next distribution date 6-6:45 a.m. 3-3:45 p.m. community achieve a healthier 4 p.m. Dec. 13. is Dec. 20. Pickup is at the lifestyle through low-impact 7-7:45 a.m. 4-4:45 p.m. To make an appointment, Chehalis Tribal Community strength and conditioning 8-8:45 a.m. 5-5:45 p.m. please call 360-273-5504 Center from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. group training classes. This Contact Rikki Sutterlict at and ask to speak to Outreach is a Results Driven Fitness [email protected]. Specialist Gloria Jones or program for all fitness levels. Blood sugar meter Diabetes Nurse Sandra Classes are 40-45 minutes. Dickenson. The Diabetes Program for the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center is giving out free True USDA Food Program Metrix blood glucose meters to To sign up for the USDA Food all clinic patients diagnosed with Protect babies’ new teeth Distribution Program, call the diabetes. The True Metrix meter Chehalis Tribal Dental pacifier in something sweet South Puget Intertribal Planning is being supplied to replace the Clinic hygienist Kristi Burke before giving it to your child. Agency Food Distribution True Result meter. provides tips from the n The dentist should see Warehouse at 360-438-4216 Call Diabetes Nurse Sandra American Dental Association babies by their first birthday. from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday Dickenson at 360-273-5504 to to protect babies’ teeth from Kristi also provides tips to through Friday. arrange to come in. tooth decay: properly clean new teeth, as Our staff will be happy She will give instructions on Tips include: well as general advice such as to assist you in applying for operating the meter and provide n Do not put soft drinks, teaching healthy eating habits the program. Chehalis Tribal a prescription for the strips. juice or sugared water in a at a young age. baby’s bottle. For more information or to n Avoid putting a baby’s make an appointment for your spoon or pacifier in your baby, please call 360-709- mouth. And never place a 1659. WIC THROUGH SPIPA Checks to buy food, health education, breastfeeding help, services referral

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The storm that occurred family time Oct. 14-15 was less intense Contributed by SPIPA than weather forecasts predicted. Our region Too much screen time (TV, avoided much of the computers and video games) widespread strong winds leads to higher weights for expected to accompany the adults and children because storm. However, there were people are more sedentary instances of power outages and they see so many food ads and downed trees. The roof (about 40,000 a year). and interior ceiling of a Lucky Turning off the TV will help Eagle Casino employee’s your family maintain a healthy home were punctured by part weight and give you time of a fallen tree. together. Our region is experiencing The October windstorm caused a tree to puncture the roof and 1. Pick up a book: Reading a neutral-to-weak La Niña ceiling of a Lucky Eagle Casino employee’s house. together as a family is one of weather pattern. The National the best ways to ensure your Weather Service’s Seattle wipes. 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Youth participants lean how to make baskets and a variety of traditional weaving projects at the Northwest Native American Basketweavers Association Gathering at CHEHALIS TRIBAL Great Wolf Lodge. NEWSLETTER The Confederated Tribes The Chehalis Canoe Family sang WEAVING and drummed to kick off the fashion of the Chehalis Reservation, From page 1 show. Volunteers were invited on stage ‘People of the Sands’ for everyone to see their beautiful One must first learn and be mentored by Articles and opinions expressed regalia. Cheryle Starr announced each are not necessarily those of this the Master Weavers, continue to learn and person’s name, where they are from publication or the Chehalis Tribal then pass that knowledge down to future and all the pieces of their regalia. The Business Committee. generations. It explains the theory behind Native American regalia was awesome. “Weavers teaching Weavers.” Participants beamed with pride as they The rooms and tables were filled wall SUBMISSIONS shared their talent with the audience. My The Chehalis Tribal Newsletter to wall with thirsty minds ready to learn hands go up in honor of a great show! encourages tribal members how to make baskets and an impressive There was a raffle by the hosting tribe to submit letters, articles, assortment of Native American traditional with many beautiful handmade items that weaving projects. Featured Master Weavers were created and donated by the Heritage photographs and drawings to came from the Chehalis Tribe and all over and Culture Program. Some of the items be considered for publication the Pacific Northwest and Canada. were made during classes held throughout (subject to editing). Contributing Not only was there a wide variety of the summer in the Community Center. writers, artists and photographers weavers, we cannot forget to mention the Program participants dedicated themselves include Chehalis tribal community talented vendors who brought their items to teaching about our culture and members and staff. for purchase. It was a great time to pick honored guests that traveled to the sacred Submission deadline is the first of up a special gift or extra material to work homelands of the Chehalis people. each month (printed monthly). on projects. Their presence supported the continued work of NNABA. Final day TRIBAL CENTER Friday was the youth track. This part of Some of the bigger weaving projects 360-273-5911 the conference was to teach the basics and take time to learn. Beginners might take a 420 Howanut Road create interest in starting and finishing couple of days to finish one project. Some Oakville, WA 98568 projects. Many of the teachers picked of the kits were simple projects and only 360-709-1726 (office) simple projects to encourage their students took a short time, but the larger ones took in basic weaving techniques. This will help patience and focus. 360-273-5914 (fax) them move onto more complex projects. Students and teachers worked diligently CHEHALIS TRIBE’S An elders hospitality room offered a to finish their projects. After they were VISION STATEMENT place to rest amid the hustle and bustle of done, they wandered the tables looking at To be a thriving, self-sufficient, the conference. NNABA selected four teen all of the beautiful weavings other people sovereign people, honoring our weavers to teach a weaving class to their were working on. past and serving current and elders, which showcased their newfound On the final day, weavers gathered to skills. discuss business for the NNABA members. future generations. A dinner and fashion show was held at This is a committee that consists of Native BUSINESS COMMITTEE the Lucky Eagle Events Center. The evening American basket weavers of the Pacific Don Secena, Chairman shined a light on the wisdom and generosity Northwest tribes. They selected new board of our culture bearers, connecting us to our members and discussed upcoming events. Jessie Goddard, Vice Chairman common values and community spirit. After It was announced that the 2017 NNABA Shoni Pannkuk, Treasurer a blessing by Dan Gleason, the feast began. gathering will be hosted by the Puyallup David Burnett, Secretary There were a lot of hungry people after a Tribe on Oct. 6-7. Leroy Boyd Sr., long day of weaving. NNABA is committed to preserving, Fifth Council Member Weaving is simple, focused work, and promoting and teaching the time-honored time doesn’t exist as you put all of your tradition of basket weaving for future NEWSLETTER STAFF energy into each project. People laughed, generations. Fred Shortman, Audra J. Hill and shared and visited throughout the evening Great job everyone, including all of the the Information Technology Team while seeing old friends and making new volunteers, for making this a successful ones. basket-weaving conference! 8

Children take home prizes, candy and exhilarating memories at the Chehalis Tribe’s annual Community Halloween Party on Oct. 29. Halloween party delivers thrills, chills Kids score candy, Brave souls make their haunted house fun way through The Chehalis Tribe’s annual the haunted Community Halloween house and Party on Oct. 29 had a huge pause for turnout. Many community and adorable tribal members came to the family Community Center dressed to pictures. the hilt in Halloween style. The party It was a fun day for all turned the with delicious treats, creepy Community decorations, costumes and Center into a prizes. Children were dressed heart-racing in a wide array of superhero Halloween costumes, cute cartoon free-for-all. characters and animals. They received a prize in recognition Community Center. The annual treat was met It was a great event chock of their costumes. Hearts raced as kids made with gusto as families waited full of family fun. Along with candy, a simple their way through the haunted their turn to go through the lunch of hamburgers and house. It was a safe, scary adrenaline junkies’ dream. Many thanks hot dogs, chips and cookies and fun event for children as Many children talked about A special thanks goes out was provided by Lucky Eagle they faced ghouls, zombies, how they wanted to improve to employees and volunteers Casino. haunting moans, scary their costumes to become who assisted in decorating the The day was filled with laughter and other frights even scarier. They also said haunted house and providing dressed-up children who during their journey. they were looking forward to scares for visitors. Thanks also entered the contest. Faced Some brave youngsters being with their friends for an to tribal community members with numerous amazing went through the haunted evening of trick-or-treating in who came out to celebrate costumes, it wasn’t easy house multiple times. their local communities. Halloween together! being a judge. After much deliberation, winners were The Chehalis announced. The best costumes Tribal from each age bracket were Employees chosen. Children smiled Halloween brightly as they rushed up to Party featured claim their prizes. Everyone classic came out a winner! costumes Afterward, kids scampered such as toward the haunted house. musician Ghosts and goblins hid in the Prince and dark to meet them. Screams painter Bob echoed throughout the Ross. 9

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protected against rabies and helps ensure found pets get back to their home and families. Local organizations Concern For Animals, South Sound Freedom Fences, Dog Trainer Sara Gingrich, Northwest Spay and Neuter, Rez Animal Resources, Wolf Haven and Linda’s Mobile Pet Grooming were on hand to talk about what their organizations offer as well as to hand out an assortment of goodies. CLOCKWISE Winners FROM TOP: Patricia Congratulations to Jones’ fiery Christina Hicks who won a Halloween wonderful cat basket from costume Concern For Animals. landed her a Stephanie Smart won dog training four passes to Wolf Haven session at the Lodge for having the Best Pet Resource Dog Costume with her dogs Fair on Oct. 22. AJ, Camo and Nova. Camo was dressed as a hotdog, Tribal members while AJ and Nova were fill out health Santa’s elves. details for their Patricia Jones won a dog family pets. training session with trainer Good Neighbor Sara Gingrich for having Vet program the best Person Costume. administers Her dogs Coco and Wayla rabies matched with their horns, vaccinations in too. the Community Center parking Families enjoy trick-or-treat fun at Great Wolf Lodge on Oct. 11. lot. PROTECT PETS Stephanie WITH LICENSES Smart’s dressed-up Pet licenses will be free Treats abound dogs AJ, Camo until the end of the year. and Nova If your pet is rabies helped her win vaccinated, please at Great Wolf contact me at the Public four passes Great Wolf Lodge invited young to Great Wolf Safety building and I will give you a license. tribal ghosts and goblins to enjoy all Lodge. kinds of Halloween activities from If you are unsure where to 6-8 p.m. Oct. 11. Tribal member get a rabies vaccination, families also participated. contact me and I’ll Trick-or-treat bags were given be happy to help. Call to all kids in costume at the 360-273-7051 or email haunted house. And families had bstoelb@chehalistribe. an opportunity to take a holiday- org. themed photo. After Jan. 1, pet It was a special evening for licenses will be $75 for everyone to roam the inside of Great unsprayed/unneutered Wolf Lodge and enjoy gathering pets and $25 for spayed/ treats offered at different stations neutered pets. So get set up throughout the building. your pet license before The glowing smiles were enough the end of the year! to get anyone into the Halloween spirit. 10 FAMILY Early Learning Program students selected their pumpkins at Hunter Family Farm on Oct. 21. Children also visited Oakville School District on Oct. 10 to tour emergency vehicles and learn about fire safety. Early Learning’s busy fall Students that attend the Early Learning Program have settled into their school day routines. October proved to be full of activities for our children and their families! Fire safety Head Start children learned about fire safety at the Oakville School District on Oct. 10. The event was presented by the Oakville Fire Department. Kids were allowed to see and touch equipment, ask questions and tour a real fire truck and ambulance! Family Farm on Oct. 21 to pick Policy Council pumpkins from the patch, Fall Festival MEETING A new Policy Council for slide down a huge slide and Our program hosted a Early Head Start and Head Anyone interested in feed the animals. We had a Fall Festival for students and Start was elected and attended attending a Policy Council great turnout and each child families Oct. 11. Everyone training Oct. 10. meeting is welcome. Our was able to take home a enjoyed face painting, family Policy Council plays a next meeting will be at pumpkin they selected. portraits, arts and crafts, a 5 p.m. Nov. 21 in our main crucial part in the operation of swamp fishing game, a what’s building. For details, contact our program. in the box sensory game, a one of the council members Evacuation drill We are happy to announce bake sale (with all proceeds or call 360-273-5514. Head Start teaching staff that our new members are: going toward Christmas gifts and kids participated in a Chairperson Racheal Mendez, for children in the program), bus evacuation drill to learn Vice Chairperson Jessica Hill, a Tupperware presentation, what to do in a bus-related Secretary JaNessa Bumgarner, home winterization help and Pumpkin picking urgent situation. Emergency Treasurer Lucy Hill and dinner. Prizes and raffles Early Head Start and Head preparedness drills such as Community Representative rounded out the day. Start traveled to Hunter this take place monthly. Phillip Youckton. 11

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Bella Couillard Nora Ortivez Elijah Fifth grade Sixth grade Quilt Grand Mound Oakville Middle School Elementary Ninth grade Eleven-year-old Nora Rochester Bella Couillard, Ortivez is in the sixth grade High School daughter of Heather at Oakville Middle School, Mitchell, is in the fifth where she has a 3.34 GPA. Elijah Quilt grade at Grand Mound Elementary She is the daughter of Shawn and Crystal is a freshman at Rochester School. Ortivez. Nora has three sisters, three High School, where he has She has two brothers, one dogs and two cats. a 3.1 GPA. Elijah is the son sister and two dogs. She Nora likes when her family of Sharon Hall and Edmond enjoys playing games with has dinner together and Quilt. her family and watching she enjoys playing He has one brother and movies. different sports and three sisters. He enjoys Bella likes doing drawing. spending time with his family. math, writing and Nora thinks her Elijah likes math, English reading. She is teachers are really and geography classes. successful at school nice. She excels in He thinks he is successful because of Real Live, math and feels she is because he is keeping up with a program she uses in a successful student his work. Elijah’s advice to her classroom. because she finishes others is to be around people Her advice for her work. Her advice who don’t hold you down. other students is to to other students is to He likes to listen to music listen to their teachers and always complete your and play video games and don’t talk in class. After work and turn it in. basketball. she graduates from high school, After Nora graduates from After Elijah graduates from Bella wants to get a job and attend high school, she wants to attend the high school, he wants to go to Washington State University to University of Washington to study college to become a teacher or become a teacher. math and arts. have a career in video games. If Bella was chairman of the tribe, If Nora was chairman of the she would make more homes for Chehalis Tribe, she would put more Contributed by Chehalis everybody. money into schools. Tribe K-12 Program

CNR landscaping and maintenance Breakfast CHEHALIS TRIBAL MEMBER BUSINESS OFFERS SERVICES TO FOLKS WHO NEED with Santa WORK DONE AROUND THEIR HOMES 8 A.M.-NOON SUNDAY, DEC. 4 * Licensed and bonded * Inside the Grand Ballroom CORRENA SECENA, 360-485-8788, of Great Wolf Lodge RAY SECENA, 360-709-9904 CHEHALIS TRIBAL MEMBERS AND FAMILIES CAN JOIN SANTA FOR A SPECIAL HOLIDAY TREAT. DON’T FORGET YOUR CAMERA! chehalistribe.org © copyright 2016 PRSRT STD CHEHALIS TRIBAL NEWSLETTER is a publication of the Confederated US POSTAGE PAID Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation. OAKVILLE, WA * Or current resident PERMIT No. 2 12 NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

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