The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, ‘People of the Sands’ TRIBAL CHEHALIS NEWSLETTER FIND HISTORY, HERITAGE AND RESOURCES AT CHEHALISTRIBE.ORG May 2019
Wood carvers showcase $5,000 donation inside Tribal artists connect, Tribe steps up to help Employee of the Month / 4 Benefits Fair / 9 Staff profiles / 5 Health briefs / 9 share ideas, sell work cancer research Lucky Eagle leads drive June birthdays / 10 page 6 page 8 for The Other Bank / 5 Students of the Month / 11
ART BASEBALL CANCER WALK FUN RUN ROYALTY Ceremony highlights fish struggle Sacred day honors traditions, but also brings awareness to low salmon numbers By Frazier Myer Tribal members and employees gathered at the Community Center for the 2019 Salmon Ceremony lunch on May 16. This year was different from previous celebrations. To accommodate the number of people in attendance, the event was moved from its usual location by the fish pit to the Gathering Room. Another major change was the source of the fish. Because of the low numbers of fish in the rivers, the state and the tribe had to secure salmon from fishermen on TRIBAL DAYS the Columbia River. The tribe was still able to host a Busy Memorial weekend successful event and provide a traditional knocks it out of the park meal. However, the current state of By Frazier Myer numbers produced during the salmon run are a cause for concern among the Chehalis Tribal Days is a jam- tribal people. packed event held every Memorial Day weekend. The festivities this year from See CEREMONY, page 7 May 24-27 drew in hundreds of Native Americans from the surrounding area. The action began on Friday night with a double-header in the men’s hardball tournament. Skokomish earned a win in the first game of the weekend over the Rockies. In the late hours of the night, the host-team, Tomahawks, took on the Black Hawks underneath the lights of Tomahawk Stadium. The Black Hawks took the early momentum and never The 2019 Chehalis Tribal Days See TRIBAL DAYS, page 2 knocks it out of the park. Tribal youth take part in the Salmon Ceremony, a ritual along the Chehalis River. 2
Clockwise from left: TRIBAL DAYS The umpire calls a From page 1 runner safe as he let up. This early defeat in a slides into second double-elimination tournament base headfirst during meant the Tomahawks would Chehalis Tribal have to fight their way through Memorial Days. the losers’ bracket if they wanted Little Boston took a shot at the championship. the No. 1 spot in On Saturday, natives from the men’s hardball various tribes packed the tournament. Chehalis Reservation for a day of baseball and softball. Friendly Native By Nature competition took place at beat the Weekend Legends fields and Tomahawk Warriors to snag Stadium as visitors roamed and first place in the enjoyed all of the amenities. co-ed tournament. Vendors sold food and Native American-themed products. Art display, Cancer Walk Ball games continued throughout Sunday, and so did action off the field. Members of other tribes and the Chehalis people viewed art pieces at the last day of the second Chehalis Tribal Art Exhibit and hundreds of people participated in the annual Cancer Walk. The emphasis was to have each step of the walk serve as a prayer for those who are battling cancer. As participants traveled around the reservation, they talked about how important the annual walk is to their life. Many said they complete the Cancer Walk each year in honor of a loved one they lost to cancer. Also, many cancer survivors took the walk around the tribal grounds to bring strength and solidarity among the tribes. This helps create a support system within tribal communities. When everyone finished the walk, participants were given a raffle ticket. Prizes included lawn chairs, gift cards, an inflatable swimming pool and a BBQ grill Far left: as the grand prize. Teammates Lana Back to the games and Aurora won best glove and Meanwhile, action continued best bat in the on the ball fields and teams co-ed softball started to get eliminated. tournament. By Championship Monday, a majority of the teams had Left: The 2019 already made their way home. Chehalis Tribal Those left battled it out for a Royalty members chance to win first-place jackets. were selected and For the men’s hardball include Angelica tournament, the Tomahawks “Turtle” Cash, were still alive after battling Mya Ortivez, their way through the losers’ Daniel Gitchel, bracket and faced off against (front) Jude familiar foe Little Boston (LB) Ortivez and in the championship. LB is the Q Youckton. Not defending Tribal Days champs pictured: Kaytlin Pickernell. See TRIBAL DAYS, page 3 3
ART EXHIBIT Tribal artists displayed their work at the second Chehalis Tribal Art Exhibit during tribal days weekend. For the Chehalis Tribe, Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to play ball and relax with friends and family. People from Northwest tribes travel to the Chehalis Reservation to enjoy numerous festivities, and Tribal Days continues to grow each year. Last year, the first Chehalis Above: Families gathered to participate in the annual Cancer Walk around the Chehalis Reservation. Art Exhibit made a splash as Below: The Fun Run started with children dashing to the first station of fun and games. a handful of artists shared their talents. This year, the number of participants increased and various forms of art were on display. Even fellow Chehalis tribal members who personally know the artists weren’t aware of the many talents possessed by their tribe’s creative individu als. PARTICIPANTS Kelli Baker Fred Shortman Selena Kearney Heather Walker Tony Olney Steesha McJoe Avery McJoe TRIBAL DAYS Ida Rosander From page 2 Estraea Music-Olney and sought out a mission to bring Elaine McCloud championship jackets back to Port Sheilah Bray Gamble. Christina Hicks The Tomahawks had hot bats and took an early lead but couldn’t hold onto it once LB batters warmed up. LB quickly caught up, piled on the runs throughout later innings and won the championship 10-5. Natives by Nature vs. Weekend Warriors While awards were handed out on the hardball field, the co-ed row in the championship round. tournament had a fierce matchup After NbN secured a victory in the on the softball field. Team Natives first game, a final match was set. by Nature (NbN) rallied off three After the end of regulation, the straight wins and climbed their way score was tied 7-7. In the extra out of the losers’ bracket to beat the inning, the Weekend Warriors were Weekend Warriors, the team that unable to match two runs put on put them in that position. the board by NbN in the first half With the double-elimination of the inning. NbN was modest in format and NbN already having their victory as they shook hands one loss earlier in the tournament with their opponents and invited against the Weekend Warriors, NbN them to home plate for a post-game would have to win two games in a huddle. Elaine McCloud displays powwow dance regalia she designed. 4 Head Start teacher’s aide shines in class ACE Awards honors Alisha Hosford for ‘She brings sunshine, her caring work with love and hope to her preschool students work and radiates it By Frazier Myer to those around her.’ Head Start Teacher’s Aide – TABITHA DENNISON, HEAD START Alisha Hosford received the April EDUCATION COORDINATOR Employee of the Month during the Always Creating Excellence (ACE) awards luncheon May 31 in the Gathering Room. Key to success Staff members joined together Hosford has been with the at the Community Center for an tribe for more than three years award ceremony and taco fiesta now and said it is one of the provided by Administration, best jobs she’s ever had. “It’s just Office of Tribal Attorney and such a welcoming and helpful Court departments. community to work in,” Hosford As staff members indulged in said. various types of tacos, Assistant She explained that her co- GM Jesse Gleason announced workers help make every day a the candidates and read their successful one. “I couldn’t ask for nomination letters. Head Start a better group of people to work Education Coordinator Tabitha with,” she said. Dennison nominated Hosford. Staff at Early Learning know that it takes a collaborative Head Start Teacher’s Aide Alisha Hosford was recognized for her care Nurturing nature effort to ensure the most success of children in the Chehalis Tribal Early Learning program. Hosford is acknowledged for children in the program. as a caring, helpful teacher and Hosford and Dennison talked co-worker. She works specifically about how the youth in their with preschool students who program are the future leaders are 3 and 4 years old. Dennison of the tribe. said her warm and pleasant “It’s really fun to watch the personality shines in the kids in this community grow up,” classroom. Hosford said. “She brings sunshine, love Hosford said working day to and hope to her work and day with children is the “coolest.” radiates it to those around her,” She loves how they are honest Summer youth jobs Dennison said. The kindness and creative. She is always that she possesses helps students astounded when she witnesses KICK START A BRIGHT FUTURE feel secure, loved and cared for. the moment when something Dennison explained that, clicks in the child’s head and they Work begins at 8 p.m. July 8 and runs for six weeks through seeing Hosford interact start to get a true understanding n and play with the children, it’s of certain topics or concepts. Must be an enrolled Chehalis tribal member, between evident that her niche is working Hosford finds comfort in ages 14-18 and enrolled in middle, high school or recent with and teaching youth. the fact that children are such high school graduate/GED. Hosford said her interest open books. They will talk to n Submit “Summer Worker” application, valid ID, tribal ID in child care started when she her about what they did over and Social Security Card to Human Resources by end of welcomed her own children. She the weekend or just bring up day June 21 (no late submissions accepted) has a daughter and a son, both random topics. She works hard n Applications must have parent or guardian’s signature in their teens now. to ensure a safe and comfortable She began her career in child learning environment because n Must be age 14 by June 28 care working at the Taholah she knows she is responsible for Head Start, and heard about people’s children. CONTACT Call JJ Shortman at 360-709-1749 an opening with the Early She said the key to being or Reed at 360-709-1788 Learning program on the successful in her field is for staff Chehalis Reservation while at a and children to do it as a “team conference at Great Wolf Lodge. and be team players.” 5 staff profiles
Dedicated professionals with the Behavioral Health Program are here to support tribal community members and families with opiod recovery: Yvonne Sneed PEER RECOVERY COUNSELOR
Hello, my name is Yvonne My job here is working Sneed. I am a new employee through OURR (Opioid to the Chehalis Tribe. I have Use Reduction & Recovery) recently been hired in the Alliance, a program focusing on Behavioral aligning workforce development Health efforts with health and social Rodney Youckton and Allison Carter deliver supplies to YWCA’s The Program as a services in response to the Other Bank in April. The organization helps lift up women and girls. Peer Recovery opioid crisis. This includes Counselor. anyone impacted directly or I live on the indirectly by opioids. outskirts of I look forward to working with Lucky Eagle Casino raises Chehalis with the community any way I can to my two boys, help make the community a safe Yvonne Sneed ages 6 and 3. I place. donations for Other Bank am a certified Feel free to stop by and visit Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel peer counselor and I worked at me at the Behavioral Health team members recently held Cascade Mental Health as a peer building or give me a call at 360- a donation drive to benefit counselor and case manager’s 709-1650 or email at ysneed@ YWCA’s The Other Bank with a DONATIONS assistant before coming to work chehalistribe.org. Thank you and wide variety of supplies. at the Chehalis Tribe. have a blessed day. Support the Other Bank The Other Bank is similar by donating wish list items to a food bank but focuses on from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday supplies that support its core through Thursday at 220 mission of providing direct Union Ave. SE in Olympia. service to women and girls. Unscented items are The YWCA of Olympia Janet Stegall strongly preferred. Call 360- provides services to more than 352-0593 or email ywca@ CARE COORDINATOR 13,000 community members annually. Many of its clients ywcaofolympia.org. Hello, fellow Chehalis tribal I welcome any questions come from low-income or at- and community members! As about the program that you risk environments. many of you know, my name might have for me. The donation drive was soap, laundry detergent, is Janet Stegall and I am a My office door is open from organized by Lucky Eagle team diapers, razors, deodorant, Chehalis tribal 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesday members Rodney Youckton tissue, paper towels and member. I have through Friday or I can be and Allison Carter. feminine hygiene products. worked for our reached by phone at 360-709- Items donated included The items were delivered to tribe for most of 1622 or email at jstegall@ personal care and hygiene- YWCA by Rodney and Allison the past 26 years chehalistribe.org. related products such as dish in early April. in different capacities, most recently as a grant writer for Janet Stegall seven years. I recently committed to a career change and I am very happy to introduce myself to you in my new position as the Care Coordinator in the Behavioral Health Department. We are focused on addressing opioid overdose and connecting people to medicated assisted treatment resources. I am excited to be working in the field of recovery and support and intend to make Tsapowum my lifelong career. 6 HERITAGE
Native artists from Chehalis, Shoalwater Bay, Quinault/ Aleut and Lummi tribes connected at Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund’s first Native Carvers Showcase. CTLF spotlights native carvers Inspiration flows as Coastal Salish Art. Carvers offered slide shows tribal artists exhibit highlighting some of their best handcrafted work work. They spoke about the fact that many items carved in the By Fred Shortman, past had a purpose and were used Communication Specialist daily. In modern times, some pieces are used in ceremonies for The Chehalis Tribe Loan Fund individual tribal communities to program sponsored its first Native honor ancestors and pass down Carvers Showcase on May 18 at traditional teachings. the Community Center. Both artists agreed that when The day offered a workshop they began, it was a struggle to and educational opportunities. learn the craft. Finding mentors People from various tribes who was difficult partially because of share a common interest in the the Assimilation Era on tribal traditional art form of wood communities, which had an impact carving attended and professional but wasn’t completely successful. carvers shared their work. They said these challenges Artists of all skill levels learned didn’t deter them though. Many new ways to hone their craft and used books to find things to carve expand creativity. and new generations were starting The showcase to revive the culture. also gave artists Tables were set up in the information room for carvers to demonstrate on how to turn different styles. Some attendees their work into a were happy to simply admire the business. artwork while others purchased CTLF pieces and placed custom orders. Chairman Kevin David Boxley Staff members were encouraged to Bray welcomed continue the program that brings CARVERS IN everyone to the showcase and the together carvers from other tribal ATTENDANCE opening prayer was spoken by communities and creates positive David Boxley to bless the day. impacts within Native American Mel Youckton, Carvers and featured country. Chehalis guest speakers David Boxley Many artists shared how Fredrick Cooper, (Tshimshian) and Micah McCarty difficult it is to find opportunities Shoalwater Bay (Makah) graciously and humbly to gather and learn from each Harvey Anderson, showcased their work. They other. Watering the seed of this Quinault/Aleut shared stories and personal showcase will grow the opportunity perspectives on growth and how into a platform for networking. James DeLaCruz, they learned to carve. The artists Dianna Pickernell closed the Quinault discussed their inspiration and event by thanking everyone who Dave Wilson, also explained the difference attended. She looks forward to Lummi between Northern Salish and CTLF’s next carvers showcase. 7
Fish cooked in the traditional Chehalis way was served for lunch at the Salmon Ceremony. CEREMONY From page 1 Fishing and living off other natural resources is part of the Chehalis culture and way of subsistence for generations. The Salmon Ceremony is an annual ritual practiced by many tribes in Washington. One part of the Chehalis Tribe’s ceremony takes place early in the morning alongside the bank of the river. The tradition honors the salmon by releasing the carcass of the first Spring Chinook down the Chehalis River. It was explained that this year, the Chehalis Tribe agreed to catch only one salmon for the ceremony. Organizers of the event wanted to emphasize the importance of having youth participate in these ceremonies to keep the culture alive and thriving on ancestral lands. With such low numbers this year, tribal leaders found it important to explain to the community that outside factors are impacting the waterways. They wanted to bring awareness to an ongoing concern, which is proposed dam construction on the Chehalis River. Through the years, development of damns has diminished the fish population in local rivers and is even more evident now as the Chehalis people were unable to provide local salmon out of their river for a meaningful Above: Community members engage and enjoy fresh fish during lunch. event. Top: Tribal members offer the symbolic first salmon to the Chehalis River. Community takes pride in Cemetery Cleanup
The 2019 Cemetery Cleanup on May 17 was a day for the tribal community and Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel staff to pay respect to those buried at the Chehalis Tribe’s cemeteries. 8 HEALTH/WELLNESS Tribe supports cancer research
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society gifted $5,000 check in honor of fellow donor George Thorogood The Chehalis Tribe welcomed “Bad to the Bone” rockers George Thorogood & The Destroyers to Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel on May 4. Both Thorogood and the tribe have been strong supporters of the critical cancer research and patient services provided by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). To celebrate Thorogood’s Good to be Bad Tour: 45 Years of Rock and to honor him for his commitment to ending cancers, Tribal member Vicki Hanna presents a donation to blues-based rock musician George Thorogood and the tribe presented a donation to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Campaign Specialist Sam Egan. LLS in his name. Tribal member Vicki Hanna, who serves on the LLS Board of Trustees for Washington and Alaska, represented both organizations as she presented the gift to Thorogood and LLS Campaign Specialist Sam Egan. “I like supporting this important work, but you know, I’m just trying to do the right thing – just doing what I can to help people,” Thorogood said. LLS funds research for every type of blood cancer, including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other rare cancers. As the largest nonprofit funder of cutting-edge research, LLS has warriors to the top of Seattle’s invested nearly $1.3 billion in tallest skyscraper in The Big research since its inception in Climb to benefit LLS. 1949, leading to breakthroughs The Donut Squad Big Climb in immunotherapy, genomics and Team collected more than personalized medicines that save $15,000 worth of donations to and improve the lives of patients. climb the “hole” way to the top Thanks to donors such as of the Columbia Tower, which George Thorogood and the includes 69 floors of 1,311 stairs Chehalis Tribe, LLS helped and 788 vertical feet of elevation! advance 34 of the 39 blood cancer The annual event, held in March, treatment options approved by the includes up to 6,000 participants FDA in 2017 and 2018. and raises around $3 million. The Squad received support The Big Climb from the Chehalis Tribe and In related news, twin 11-year- proudly displayed the Tribe’s old tribal members Morgan basket logo on their team shirts, Above: The Donut Squad Big Climb Team raised $15,000 to help fund Hanna (captain) and Tristan which also featured their mantra cancer cures by climbing Seattle’s Columbia Tower. Above left: Chehalis Hanna (assistant captain) recently for seeking cancer cures: “Donut tribal members Tristan and Morgan Hanna and their mom, Vicki, led the led a team of 32 cancer-fighting Ever Give Up!” team of 32 dedicated people. 9 Benefits Fair connects employees to resources During the 2019 Benefits information on various programs Fair on May 10, employees for and organizations the tribe uses the Chehalis Tribal Government for providers. Some individuals and Lucky Eagle Casino & attended the event to see what Hotel learned about wonderful all is available to them whereas advantages they have as an others had pointed questions such employee of the tribe. as coverage for specific illnesses For many workers, it’s common and health conditions. to get wrapped up in day-to-day It also was an opportunity operations and thinking about to learn about retirement and their complete benefits package 401k plans directly from the isn’t a priority. Providers from representatives. Employees had numerous fields set up booths the chance to speak with agents inside Lucky Eagle’s Events Center from Cigna – a health insurance for the day-long function. provider the tribe recently Attendees at the 2019 Health Fair were given a wealth of information Employees collected switched to. on benefits they receive as employees of the Chehalis Tribe. In brief no one will be allowed to pick up for Health Fair In-home assistance anyone, no exceptions. Please call the clinic at 360-273- Do you feel like your cleaning, 5504 to schedule an appointment. laundry and cooking has somehow USDA food program become more difficult? Could you Mammogram use someone to come by once or The SPIPA’s program offers an assortment of food to fill your twice a week to help with these clinics freezer, refrigerator and cupboards. chores? The next date is June 19 from Assured Imaging A new program has been set up n Elders Center 9:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Chehalis or Swedish mobile to do just that! n Wellness Center Tribal Community Center. mammography will In order to qualify you must: n Social Services front area To sign up, call all Debra be at the Chehalis Tribal n Be a Chehalis tribal member Shortman at 360-709-1689 or Wellness Center at: n Live on the reservation 360-438-4216 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. n 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 27 n Have no alternate source Fresh fruit and veggies Monday through Friday (Swedish) of care or assistance (based on The Chehalis Tribal n 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 18 individual needs) Comprehensive Cancer program (Swedish) n Be age 18 or older have a is giving Chehalis tribal member Make foot care a priority n 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 13 (Assured) documented mental or physical households and community Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center A clinical breast exam with your disability member households fresh fruit and podiatrist Dr. Deborah Behre will be medical provider must be completed Please sign up at one of the vegetables on Thursday, June 20, at available on the following dates and prior to your mammogram three locations with your name, the Community Center main lobby times: appointment. address and phone number. You entrance. n 1-4 p.m. June 18 Contact ARNPs Rita Mercer or will be contacted to arrange a brief The event runs from 10 a.m.- n 8 a.m.-noon July 2, July 18 and Jennifer O’Brien ARNP or Dr. Hang assessment. 1 p.m. (or when supplies run out). July 30 Chau-Glendinning at 360-273-5504 Signup sheets are located at: To ensure enough is available, n 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 14 at the to schedule an appointment.
HEALTH FAIR Tobacco cessation 10 A.M.-3 P.M. AUG. 14 CHEHALIS TRIBAL COMMUNITY CENTER GYM NOON-1 P.M. JUNE 25 IN THE CHEHALIS TRIBAL HIGHLIGHTS WELLNESS CENTER PT ROOM n Tribal, state program vendors Join the prevention team to learn how to quit smoking. n Free health screenings Lunch will be provided. Nicotine replacement therapies and n Lunch at noon medications are available to patients after they complete a referral to their medical provider at the Wellness Center. CONTACT Christina Hicks at 360-709-1741, CONTACT: Bobbie Bush at 360-709-1817, Sandra Dickenson [email protected]. at 360-709-1660 or Christina Hicks at 360-709-1741 10 JUNE BIRTHDAYS
Clockwise from top left – Cael Youckton: Happy birthday to my baby Cael. You are so smart and we love you so much! Pretty soon, you’re off to kindergarten. Happy 5th birthday my big boy. Love mom, dad, uncles, aunties, cousins and your brothers and sisters. Vincent Sanchez: Happy birthday. We love you! Love Grandma, Eric and Jojo. Emily Pickernell: Happy sweet 16. Love Dad, Mom and Piggy!
PAYTON ALBERT KLATUSH DUSTIN SANCHEZ ALLEN ANDREWS TYSON HOHEISEL EDWARD SANCHEZ ZACH BAKER FARICA HOWE FILIBERTO SANCHEZ ERIC BECKWITH JORDAN HUTCHINSON- JANET SANCHEZ TYLER BECKWITH ALBERT JOSEPH SANCHEZ- WARREN BECKWITH MARILYN JOHNSON ALLENBACH BRIAN BENDA JUNE JONES LEVI SANCHEZ JR. BEVERLY BISHOP JEFFREY KLATUSH RICK SANCHEZ JR. CHARLES BLACKETER JEREMY KLATUSH SUSAN SANCHEZ LATISHA BOYD KONNER KLATUSH VINCENT SANCHEZ LEROY BOYD PAUL KLATUSH NIKKI SANDERS JANESSA BUMGARNER MICHAEL LECLAIRE LINDSEY SHADLE HECTOR CANALES ADAM LOWER SONYA SHERMAN MALENA CANALES ANASTASYA LUKIANOV JEANNETTE SIUFANUA DONNA TANNER MCCLOUD CAIDEN STARR WAYPETEMAHQUAH RACHAEL MENDEZ LEE STARR SR. CHOKE AARON MYER BROOKE STEIN LEONA CLARY ELAINE MYER CHERYL STEIN SORYN DAVIDSON SUZZANNE ORTIVEZ BRENDON TORRES MORE WISHES LOYALA DAVIS JOSHUA PHILLIPS BILLY UDEN Kaylena Delgado: Happy 15th birthday! Love Mom, Dad, KAYLENA DELGADO Domnic and Kaiden. DANIKA PICKERNELL HEATHER WALKER DAVID DUPUIS Three generations we’d like to wish a happy birthday to, EMILY PICKERNELL DARIAN WASHBURN ROBERT DUPUY love Rachel and family: HAROLD PICKERNELL RAQUEL WELLMAN JORDAN Dad – Duane Williams Sr., son – Duane Williams Jr. and JR. DUANE WILLIAMS JR. EICHELBERGER grandson – Blaze Sanchez MALIA PICKERNELL ANTHONY YOUCKTON ERICA ESSELSTROM Filiberto Sanchez: Happy birthday! Love your baby brothers BAILEY REVAY-FERN CAEL YOUCKTON KEZIAH-MARAY and sister and Mom. GLEASON BRYCE REYNOLDS MARVIN YOUCKTON Malia Victoria Pickernell, Collin Dixon and Harry Jr.: Happy SONJA GLEASON MARIO ROBLES STACY YOUCKTON birthday! From Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa and family. RENA HERNANDEZ- BLAZE SANCHEZ WINONA YOUCKTON 11 students of the month
Kaiden Delgado Second grade asking questions and completing his would like to heal people. Rochester Primary School work makes him a successful student. After Kaiden graduates high school, His advice for other students is to he wants to play baseball with the Kaiden Delgado is the son of have a good day. If he could change Mariners or go to college to become a Richard and Erin Delgado. Kaiden one thing at his school, he would have lawyer. has a sister, a brother, two dogs, a cat longer recess time. If he had a million dollars, he would and a bunny. He likes when his family Kaiden enjoys being outside. He buy a house and a car. If Kaiden was gets together and goes on vacation at plays baseball and is interested in chairman of the tribe, he would give all Silverwood Theme Park. basketball. His favorite dinosaur is the of the homeless people houses. His favorite subject in school is T-Rex because that is the name of his “We are very proud of your hard math. Kaiden feels raising his hand, dog. If he could have a superpower, he work,” love mom and dad.
Payton Simmons Eighth grade paying attention in class. Her advice participating in many activities. Elma Middle School for others is to focus in class and study. If Payton had a million dollars, she If Payton could change one thing at would buy a big house on the coast Payton, 14, has been on honor roll her school, she would improve the somewhere tropical. all year and holds a 3.9 GPA. She is the lunches. Her favorite people to spend daughter of Taaffe Whipple. She has Payton is very active. She plays time with are family members. She three brothers, three stepbrothers and basketball, volleyball and fast-pitch expressed how much she loves them all. a stepsister. She enjoys camping and softball and participates in FFA. Her After Payton graduates from road trips with family. favorite sport is fast-pitch. high school, she wants to go to the She likes going to her math class “I get to be around my friends and University of Washington to become and feels her success derives from have fun,” Payton said in regards to an orthodontist or chiropractor.
Segne Phillips Ninth grade advice for others is to make sure to In her spare time, Segne likes to Rainer High School focus and put school before socializing listen to music, travel and hang out with friends. She knows it’s important with friends and family. Segne Phillips, 15, has a 3.68 GPA. to get her work done first. After she graduates high school, She is the daughter of Joshua and Segne wants the best for all Segne is going to attend a four-year Crystal Phillips and has three brothers students at Rainier High School. She college to become an eye doctor. and a sister. During her leisure time, said if she could change one thing, She is considering the University of she likes to hang out and travel with it would be the overall learning Washington Tacoma or UCLA. her family. environment. This would include If Segne was chairwoman of the Her strategies to remain successful better testing and studying methods tribe, she would do everything possible are always staying on top of things and and making sure students understand to ensure a flourishing tribe that is a maintaining good attendance. Her material. good place to live and/or work.
As a reward for their commitment to Assistant Jodie Smith at jsmith@ Contributed by school and personal growth, Students chehalistribe.org. Tell us why your Chehalis Tribe of the Month receive a $25 gift card. child should be considered. Deadline K-12 Program To nominate your child, contact K-12 is the last Friday of each month. CHEHALIS TRIBAL NEWSLETTER The Confederated Tribes NEWSLETTER STAFF of the Chehalis Reservation, Frazier Myer, Fred Shortman, ‘People of the Sands’ Audra J. Hill and the Articles and opinions expressed Information Technology Team are not necessarily those of this TRIBAL CENTER publication or the Chehalis Tribal Business Committee. Main line: 360-273-5911 Address: 420 Howanut Road SUBMISSIONS Oakville, WA 98568 Office: 360-709-1726 We encourage tribal members BUSINESS COMMITTEE chehalistribe.org to submit letters, articles, Fax: 360-273-5914 © copyright 2019 photographs and drawings to Harry Pickernell Sr. Chairman be considered for publication VISION STATEMENT Jessie Goddard: The Chehalis Tribal in the newsletter (materials are To be a thriving, self- Vice Chairman Newsletter is a subject to editing). Contributing sufficient, sovereign Sheilah Bray: Treasurer publication of the writers, artists and photographers people, honoring our David Burnett: Secretary Confederated Tribes include Chehalis tribal community past and serving current Leroy Boyd Sr.: of the Chehalis members and staff. and future generations. Fifth Council Member Reservation
12 Chehalis Tribal Head Start 2019 Practice a safe Fourth Fireworks are an exciting and fun way to celebrate our nation’s freedom, but they can be harmful or even deadly if not used properly. Fireworks can cause burns, contusions and lacerations and foreign objects can enter the eye. If someone you know is hurt or injured, call 911 immediately. Follow these fireworks tips: n Use fireworks outdoors only on flat, well-cleared areas. n Always have water or a bucket of water on hand. n Never use homemade fireworks or illegal explosives. They can hurt or kill you! n Kids should never play with fireworks, especially Top row (all rows from left): Teacher Nicole Postlewait, Rodney Davis, Frankie Boyd, Leon House Jr., Sophia firecrackers and rockets. Zertuche, Loi Siufanua-Boyd, Ivan Tinoco, Ranezmay Goble and Teacher Alisha Hosford. Middle row: Teacher n Remember that alcohol Mireya Arellano, Elijah Palmer, Cael Youckton, Allistair Youckton, Cyllus Leal-Youckton, Alayna Jespersen, and fireworks do not mix. Collin Dixon and Director Mary DuPuis. Bottom row: Joslyn Humble, Aurora Carter, Kyra Arevalo, Ilias Charles, n Steer clear of others. Autumn Fry, Benz Whitlock, Christian Mendez-Castro and Isable Sanchez. Absent: Marcus Youckton, Mia Fireworks have been known Servellon-Jespersen and Teacher Gisa Goldston. to backfire and shoot off in the wrong direction. n Never throw or point Apply by fireworks at someone. FIREWORKS LOANS n Never relight a “dud” June 15! firework. Wait several minutes REQUIREMENTS CONTACT and soak it in a bucket of water. Stand owners only Land lease verification n Keep sparklers outside Diana Pickernell, and away from your face, Permit application paid 360-709-1631 New applicants: CTLF program orientation, clothing and hair. Sparklers Raven John, can reach 1,800 degrees F – hot financial education mandatory, online loan 360-709-1643 application, three months income verification, enough to melt gold! 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. n Obey local laws. If they show tribal and state ID with current address Monday-Friday are not legal where you live, do not use them.