The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation CHEHALIS “People of the Sands”

July 2015 TRIBAL NEWSLETTERFree Dinner and Awards Recognize the Program Celebrates 2015 Graduating Seniors and Families On Thursday, June Annual Father’s Day 11, the Class of 2015 was recognized with Fishing Trip at the Pond a dinner at the Lucky The Chehalis Tribal Early Learning Eagle Casino. The 20 Program is honored to hold a very graduating seniors— special tradition for the community one of the biggest year after year. It’s a day to reflect graduation classes and celebrate those who help our yet—were recognized young ones through guidance and for their academic wisdom. Thank you all fathers, achievements. The grandfathers, uncles, brothers, Education Program cousins and everyone for playing Recognition Dinner is a very important role in bringing an annual event that The 2015 Seniors was the largest class to graduate since the annual Recognition Dinner began. This tradition has been sponsored by the up our children. Thursday June acknowledges the hard 4 families headed down to the work and commitment Education Program to acknowledge all the hard work and commitment the families did to get students to this stage. pond to spend some time fishing of not only the together. graduating seniors, but graduating student’s high school Casino, was served, with graduates also the community that has raised colors. J.J. Shortman served as MC invited first, followed by elders. We also did a Biggest Catch of and supported them. for the event, and kept the crowd Keynote speakers were invited to the day contest. First place goes entertained throughout the night. motivate and inspire the graduates, to Tyson Canales, second place The Banquet Room was decorated First, Dan “Bones” Gleason blessed their families, and community Caitlyn Burnett, and third place in style with balloons and the dinner and the graduates. The goes to Rabekah Heap. GOOD confetti, and tables adorned in the meal, catered by the Lucky Eagle Continued on Page 2 JOB!!!! A special THANK YOU to our Artist Brings Out the Creative Side of Youth Fisheries Department for preparing Louie Gong, artist and creator of the site, making it accessible “Eighth Generation” was invited for everyone and stocking the for the second year in a row to pond. Thank you to the kitchen put on a two-day class at the staff for preparing breakfast and Community Center, sponsored lunch for the day. You all were by Tsapowum Chehalis Tribal AWESOME!!!! Behavioral Health, under their Photos on Page 3 prevention grant with the State of . Louie Gong (Nooksack/Chinese/French/ Inside Scottish) is a Native artist, and a 2015 Early Head Start Graduation ..... 3 popular Native keynote speaker, Health and Wellness Programs ... 4 & 5 who is proud to have represented Great Wolf Lodge Benefits ...... 6 his family and community through Burn Ban, Bear Sighting ...... 7 presentations around the world, July Birthdays ...... 8 such as the National Indian Transit Schedule, VR Parade ...... 9 Education Association (NIEA). Chehalis Tribal Youth under with the guidance of Instructor Students of the Month ...... 10 Louie came to the Chehalis Louie Gong design draw and paint their shoes at the Paddle for Cancer, Child Support .... 11 Continued on Page 2 community center. 2015 Fireworks Show ...... 12 Dinner continued from Page 1 Federal Way, Washington, and Erica Mendez seniors with a Pendleton blanket, wrapping them attended W.F. West High School in Chehalis, with love and protection for a job well done. Washington. Both had a GPA of 3.85. Congratulations to all the graduating seniors and their families for graduating from high school. Tony Medina, Youth Center Director, presented Best of luck with your future goals! each graduating tribal member with a gift card. He shared memories of when the kids were Keynote Guest Speakers involved in his program. Many of his memories brought laughter and lightened the moment for Elder Curtis DuPuis, Chehalis Tribal member the people who were there. and veteran, gave a speech on the importance of education: with a growing tribe we must also The slide show also brought laughter and expand our education. applause from the families and friends of the graduates. The slide show featured photos of Racheal Mendez, Higher Education Coordinator, each graduate’s growth, from pre-school to high shared what resources her program has available school graduation. to graduating seniors. She also encouraged students of all ages to take advantage of these The Education Department gave graduating tribal Each family dedicated much time and resources—it’s never too late to go back to members a $500 Walmart gift card. All graduates effort make sure these graduating school. seniors succeeded. Seniors recognized received gifts from the community, such as a their Parents with gifts provided by the Great Wolf Lodge hotel stay, a Lucky Eagle Mary DuPuis gave a heartfelt speech and told Higher Education Program. Casino Steakhouse gift certificate, and gas cards the graduates not to let high school hold them members who came to witness this event. After from Chehalis Tribal Enterprises. All students back. She encouraged students to continue onto these speeches, each graduating senior presented received a keepsake backpack and a coat to higher education and that graduating from high his or her parents with a gift of appreciation for remember their achievements by. school was their first step into the future. It is support throughout their high school experience. Don Secena, Bones, and Cheryle Starr from important to grow from one’s mistakes and to Entertainment was then provided by the “Rated the Business Committee presented each of the move forward. Next Generation” dance group. Their energy and moves brought a positive message to all who Entertainment for attended. the night was dance group the “Rated Awards Next Generation” For the past ten years, John Setterstrom and his who dazzled the wife have recognized the graduate with the top audience while GPA. This year we had two recipients: Madeline performing their Colson attended Todd Beamer High School in dances.

Artist continued from Page 1 Each participant had a pair of white canvas shoes and influences from his mixed heritage to make Reservation to teach and encourage our youth to to personalize with their own art, with support strong statements about identity. According to bring out their individuality and creativity. Just and teaching from Louis, showing positive Louie: “The name ‘Eighth Generation’ references like last year, kids ages 6 to 14 years old signed expressions of their identity. The art that was the intertribal value of ‘Seven Generations’, up, with 35 participants each day. created was amazing. Each pair expressed what which suggests that we consider the impact of our youth find important about themselves and our decisions on the next seven generations. Louie presented each participant with a blank their family. Shoes were decorated with images Eight is also a wooden puzzle piece to decorate with images that of Tribal culture, love and kindness, hearts and lucky number in represent their life. Our youth were eager to show flowers, as well as sports images and super Cantonese because, Louie the art they created and tell the story that heroes. When everyone was done they displayed when spoken, it went along with their puzzle piece. They added their art, created with pride for their community sounds the same it to create a larger puzzle, this represented how here on the Chehalis Reservation. Tsapowum as the word for each person adds to the greater whole. Chehalis Tribal Behavioral Health is happy to prosperity.” bring popular artists like Louie Gong who inspire The two-day workshop focused on what makes us the youth and look forward to providing more Children proudly unique as individuals as well as how individuals workshops and programs for the youth of the display their contribute to our larger community. Louie has Chehalis Tribal community. personalized experience as a school counselor, child and painted shoes family therapist, and college instructor so he is About Louie Gong: Louie merges traditional after completing engaging as well as instructive. art with icons from popular culture their projects.

Page 2 chehalistribe.org  greatwolflodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net 2015 Chehalis Tribal Head Start Graduation Chehalis Tribal Head Start from preparing a meal for General Graduation was held on June 12 Council, to bake sales, and other at the Chehalis Tribe Community fund raising activities supported Center. We are sending twenty- by the greater community as well three students off to kindergarten as by the Chehalis Tribal Business in , Rochester, and Elma, ready Committee. This strong, small to learn and to succeed in the fall. group worked hard and was able Many of these children attended to raise enough money to buy the program from Early Head Start decorations and ensure that each through Head Start. child received a sweatshirt with One of the key aspects of school original art, a set of professional success is parent and community graduation photos, and numerous involvement, which these twenty- miscellaneous fun gifts. Tribal three students clearly have. Head The 2015 Head Start graduates pictured are back row (L-R) Elders Dede Devlin and Sally Teacher Tracy Mitchell, Leah Merriman, Liam Medina, Start also ensures that children are Pickutark also gave each graduate a Z’ahjanae Filituala, Connor Summers, Yesenia Carbajal, Wyatt ready for kindergarten through a hand crafted photo album. bevy of services individualized Gober. Middle row (L-R) are Levi Russell, Shyann Klatush, for each child including health, Mason Cayenne, Eddie Sanchez, Enyo Visaya, Teddy Charles- nutrition, social services, and special Weber, Nathan Page, Rabekah Heap, Sawyer Keller Special Thanks services. Front row (L-R) are Chloe Roberts, C.J. Edwards, Diane Wilson, Sylis Sullivan, Caitlyn Burnett, Tyrone Youckton, Meaka Brown, We would like to give special Annie Jones, Tribal Elder and and Micah McNair. thanks to all of the people who Past Head Start Cook, opened the make this event happen every evening with prayer. Granny Annie Finally, the moment we had all been that children were photo ready for year: The Chehalis Tribal Business waiting for! Twenty-three eager their admiring families. is remembered not only for her tasty Committee for all of their support; meals, but also for teaching many children entered the community Phillip Youckton and Loi Boyd for children the Chehalis language. center from the Gathering Room Following the ceremony, the setting everything up; The staff of Past graduates were appreciative of to a Chehalis canoe family journey Lucky Eagle put on a barbecue the time to be greeted so warmly song. Children drummed with and provided exemplary service as the Lucky Eagle Casino and Hotel by Annie during the evening. Head sticks to the beat and entered in cap always. for preparing and providing the Start Director Marcy Maki gave a and gown and sash with designation delicious food; Jesse Gleason and short speech and then families and of the 2015 year. We would like to extend a big J.J. Shortman for allowing us to use guests were able to view a dynamic thank you to the parents that their awesome art work; Jodie Smith slide show that nineteen year Head Head Start Teacher Sara Ziady helped fundraiser since the fall for re-making all of the sashes; and Start veteran Teacher Tracy Mitchell called each child to receive their of 2014 to cover graduation the parents who helped make this had put together. certificate as Tracy Mitchell ensured expenses. Their activities ranged night special for their children!

Photos provided by the Early Learning Families spent the day together during the Annual Chehalis Early Learning Program. Fatherhood Fishing Day.

chehalistribe.org  greatwolflodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net Page 3 Tribal Health and Wellness News Annual Event Educates Families ATTENTION All CHS/ in the Battle Against Cancer By Christina Hicks makes things easier. After lunch participants PRC Patients! S.P.I.P.A’s annual “Shining Light Cancer enjoyed a walk along the beach. When the walk Have you been Survivors and Caregiver Event was hosted by was completed everyone was invited to fill out referred for medical Quinault Nation at Pacific Beach Resort on June a post assessment and raffles were held to end care? Are you 5 and 6. This event was funded by S.P.I.P.A’s the event. Participants agreed that this was an receiving medical CCCP and Colon Health Programs. awesome event and they met new friends and bills in the mail? were glad to see some of their old friends all the Attendees from Chehalis, Nisqually, Shoalwater while gaining more tools in the battle against If so please bring Bay, Skokomish, Squaxin, Cowlitz and Quinault cancer in their Native communities. them to the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center so Tribes arrived on Friday, June 5, 2015. Once the Purchased Referred Care Department can they checked in at the registration table, they SPIPA’s Comp Cancer Control Program (CCCP): process and pay them. „ were able take the opportunity to make a „Tailored for and guided by our Native necklace, take a photo at the photo booth, sign-up population for the 5-2-1-0 Challenge and were given a Fit „„Local/Tribal Cancer Support Groups New CTWC PRC Bit. „„Annual Cancer Survivors and Caregiver Conference or Training A barbecue dinner was served and guest speaker Available „„Connection with Cancer Control Partners and Annette Squetimikin-Anquoe did her presentation Resources Are you Contract Health Eligible? Have you on “Traditional Medicine and Self-Care.” received you new ID card? This ID card along „„Gas/food cards for those going through When the dinner and presentation was finished, with a Purchase Order will help to ensure outside treatment participants were invited to the “Healing Room” providers are billing the Purchased Referred Care which was provided by Capital Chiropractic. The SPIPA CCCP facilitates cancer control Department quickly and accurately. activities, awareness, education and support Saturday, June 6 breakfast was provided at the for the Chehalis, Nisqually, Shoalwater If you or your family members have not received Quinault community center. Guest speaker, Dr. Bay, Skokomish and Squaxin Island Tribal their card, please see Miles Hassell did a presentation on “Diabetes communities. & Colorectal Cancer...What is the Connection?” Deb Shortman at the

His presentation sparked a lot of interest and Chehalis Tribal If you would like to join the CCCP Advisory participants asked a lot of questions. A raffle was Wellness Center. Committee or would like to know more about the held afterwards for some of the books donated by CCCP contact the CCCP staff at 360-426-3990 Dr. Hassell. and ask for Jenn Olson, Sarah Zephier or Sheryl Lowe. Christina Hicks, Community Wellness A barbecue Salmon lunch was provided along Manager, is the local contact here at Chehalis with salad, fruit and veggie trays, and brown rice, Tribe. and for dessert a Sugar Free Berry Cobbler.

Exercise is an important factor Chehalis Tribal to being healthy, and walking with a partner or group Health Fair Tuesday, September 15 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Cancer survivors Chehalis Tribal Community Center are honored at the Shining Light For more information in the months to come Survivors and contact Christina Hicks, Community Wellness Caregiver Hosted Manager at 360-709-1741 or by the Quinault email [email protected] Beach Resort.

Page 4 chehalistribe.org  greatwolflodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net Colon Health Grant Funding Ends SPIPA’s Colon Health Grant ended on Friday, June 26, 2015. SPIPA had the grant for 7 years, which was funded from the CDC. The grant served the five SPIPA tribes; Chehalis, Nisqually, Shoalwater Bay, Skokomish and Squaxin, and it also included Cowlitz and Quinault tribes. Come Join the SDPI and SDPI CCCP Staff The purpose of the grant was to increase awareness of age appropriate Providing Tobacco Prevention to the Summer Youth Program colorectal cancer screenings, strengthen health care systems to provide Friday, July 24 timely and comprehensive colorectal screenings and follow up services, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM offer colorectal cancer screening services by detecting and removing CTCC Gathering Room polyps (abnormal growths) before they develop into cancer, and to detect Lunch to be Provided cancer in its earliest stages so it can be treated within our seven tribal communities. Healthy Cooking Each tribe had a patient navigator who provided outreach and educational Homemade Pizza awareness to each tribal community. During the seven years of this grant Mixed Berries the program screened 82% of the tribal clinic population who were age 50 and over. The program also prevented at least 20 colon cancers in our tribal communities and did detect at least 2 cases of colon cancer, and the For more information contact Christina Hicks at patients had the polyps or errant tissues removed. 360-709-1741 or [email protected] or SDPI Staff at CTWC Thank you to the tribal patient navigator’s, and the two Colon Health Program staff at SPIPA for all NOTICE: Information displayed on these flyers, in email or our website calendar is subject to your hard work and dedication to making our tribal change without notice. Please refer to this flyers contact person for the latest update. communities healthier.

Christina Hicks, Community Wellness Manager, Chehalis Tribe

WIC Program (Women, Infants, and Children) provides healthy foods and nutrition information COME JOIN THE SDPI STAFF for you and your child up to age 5. Pat Odiorne, RD, CDE will talk to the Summer Youth Program about For appointments or questions, contact: Deb Shortman at 360-709-1689 “My Native Plate” Debbie Gardipee-Reyes 360-462-3227 WHEN: Wednesday. July 29 or [email protected] WHERE: CTCC Gathering Room Patty 360-462-3224 TIME: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM SPIPA main number: 360-426-3990 For more information contact the SDPI Staff 1st Thursday each month 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM Pat Odiorne 360-709-1884 at the Chehalis Wellness Center Gloria Jones 360-709-1810 (dates and times may change) Christina Hicks 360-709-1741

The Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center will be having a If you are due for your Annual We do have two Women Health Care Providers: Women’s Wellness check-up, Pap test, Molly Mellon or Catherine Casey to do these exams. Women’s Wellness Clinic Clinical Breast Exam or Mammogram All women who schedule an appointment for these September 10 please call the clinic at 360-273-5504 dates and get their women’s health exams will get a And October 22 to schedule your appointment. Or special incentive and be entered into a special drawing Assured Imaging will also be here for Mammogram ask for Christina Hicks, Community at the end of the day! (The big prize, a Pendleton Clinic on those dates, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Wellness Manager blanket)

chehalistribe.org  greatwolflodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net Page 5 GREAT WOLF LODGE BIA Financial CHEHALIS TRIBAL Literacy Classes MEMBER BENEFITS Offered to Natives TRIBAL MEMBER 25% mention the voucher at the time upgraded rooms cannot be reserved When a warm huckleberry pie DISCOUNT IN ALL OUTLETS: of reservation. A limited number at the time of reservation at the comes out of the oven very few All outlets at the Great Wolf Lodge of rooms are available for each discounted rate. It is important to people do not want a piece. honor a Chehalis tribal member date, and vouchers may not be have as many customers as possible Everybody wants to eat some of discount rate of 25%. This rate is used during certain holiday and paying the full rate for these rooms. the pie. Think of the pie as the only available for Chehalis tribal blackout periods or combined with Every member of the Tribe benefits economy. Some members who show their tribal ID any other discount or promotional when we have paying guests. folks enjoy upscale living so card at the time of purchase. Tribal offers. Approval of multiple night much they try to eat your tribal discounts cannot be applied to add- stays at the friends and family rate TRANSFER OF THE TRIBAL members’ share of the pie. In on packages for rooms, paw passes, will be subject to room availability. MEMBER DISCOUNT BENEFIT order to help your tribal member spa packages, or alcohol. Reservations must be made by an IS PROHIBITED!!!! The receive their fair share of the pie, individual 21 years of age or older. discounted tribal member rate only the Office of Special Trustee for WATER PARK PASSES: Each Friends and Family Vouchers applies to enrolled Chehalis tribal American Indians (OST) has tribal member may receive up to are not transferable and are not members who are staying in the created financial literacy training 6 Water park passes per day. The redeemable for cash. Friends and room. classes for tribal members. tribal member will receive one Family Vouchers may not be sold. FREE pass. Up to 5 additional The voucher must be presented If GWL staff determines that a Financial literacy training may passes may be purchased for $10 at check-in. Vouchers are valid tribal member has allowed guests consist of many hours of training each, plus tax, for a total of 6 per for the tribal member’s friends or to use the tribal member discount or as little as one hour. Subject day. In order to pick up the passes family members only. FRIENDS under the tribal member’s name, which may be taught includes: and enjoy the Water park with their AND FAMILY VOUCHERS ARE the tribal member will lose access budgeting, investing, banking, family, the tribal member must be at VOID IF THEY WERE SOLD to discounted tribal reservations, handling money, why we the Lodge, in person, on the day the OR BOUGHT. Tribal Friends and Family vouchers, save, responsible use of credit, passes are used, and must present and free and discounted water park retirement planing and goal a valid Chehalis tribal member TRIBAL MEMBER passes and will have to pay full setting. ID card. Water park passes are RESERVATIONS - Great Wolf price if they wish to stay at GWL. Most classes are targeted at available for pick up at the GWL Lodge, Great Wolf Resorts, and specific age groups. For example, front desk. CTGW are delighted to be able to These rules are strictly enforced graduating high school seniors are offer Family Suites, which sleep six to protect the benefits of all tribal generally provided training topics TRIBAL FRIENDS AND people, for $79 per night to enrolled members. If you have questions or which differ from those provided FAMILY VOUCHERS: Chehalis Chehalis tribal members. This rate concerns about these policies please to elders. tribal members may receive up to does not include resort fee and tax. feel free to call Cammi Wittwer at three Friends and Family Vouchers EXT. 4920. For more information contact OST each month. These vouchers may The tribal member who reserves the Main Interior Building at 202-208- be used by family and friends of the room must be staying in the room, TO MAKE A ROOM 3100 or Trust Beneficiary. Call tribal member to reserve a family must be present at check-in, must RESERVATION Center at 888-678-6836 or go to Suite, which sleeps six people, at show their tribal ID, and must be MyMoney.gov. the discounted rate of $99.00 per at least 21 years of age. The tribal Call 360- 273-7718. Tribal night. This rate does not include member may reserve only one members are encouraged to book OST Financial Education resort fee and tax. Tribal members Family Suite per night. A group a reservation in advance since may pick the vouchers up at GWL discount is available with a signed the benefits described above are Presented by in the Employee Relations office, contract of 10 or more rooms, limited to available rooms. If you The Office the Special M-F, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. These but the tribal rate will not apply. need further assistance please don’t Trustee (OST) for vouchers are valid for 60 days from Please call group sales for more hesitate to contact Cammi Wittwer American Indians the date of issue. Reservations information. at EXT. 4920. using Friends & Family Vouchers must be booked online: www. Great Wolf Lodge will be happy to If you have further questions please greatwolf.com or through the offer upgrades to tribal members call Tribal Liaison Trudy Marcellay GWL reservation line: 1-800-905- at no extra charge upon check-in, at 360-273-7718, EXT. 4981. WOLF (9653). The guest must if those rooms are available, but (Rev. June, 2015)

Page 6 chehalistribe.org  greatwolflodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net NOTICE OF BURN BAN Chehalis Tribal Community Please be advised that effective June 24 at 12:00 PM a burn ban will Official Notice Regarding: be in effect on the Chehalis and all off-reservation BEAR SIGHTING Tribal owned lands and allotment lands under the jurisdiction of the Tribe (collectively, the “tribal property”). There has been a bear spotted by the Tribal Center crossing the road on Howanut Road. Typically, every year there is a bear seen in this area, NO OUTDOOR BURNING WILL BE PERMITTED (Located down the hill from the Tribal Center is a few apple orchards). This is just to remind you that the bear is back looking for food and allow FIREWORKS MAY BE LIT AT DESIGNATED LOCATIONS AND them their space. TIMES ONLY If you spot a bear: Wholesale Fireworks Vendors „„Just leave the animal alone. „„Do not leave pet food out overnight. Demo shows or any lighting of fireworks will not be allowed on tribal „„Manage your garbage. property except for in an area designated near the Tribal Community Center. Shows must be arranged and permitted through the Chehalis Tribe „„If you see bear cubs, stay clear of them. Department of Natural Resources Director and The Grays Harbor Fire „„Do not approach them. District 1 Chief. And remember bears are scared of people too!

Retail Vendors

Fireworks lighting may be authorized in an area near the retail vendor’s T r i b a l E n r o l l m e n t stand that is clear of vegetation, on bare dirt. Permitted lighting times will If you need to enroll your child this year please stop by and pick up vary based on weather conditions. Notice of open times will be announced enrollment office for an application. If the biological father is an via the Tribe’s Facebook Page, Reader Board at Tribal Center and the Tribal enrolled tribal member a DNA test is required. Make sure you get your Hotline (866-623-8883). Please check every couple of hours to verify that application in by August 29, 2015. it is OK to light fireworks. If you need a Tribal Identification Card please call at least one day in advance. Consumers, Community Members, Tribal Renters For more information contact Chris Ortivez at 360-273-5911. Lighting fireworks will only be allowed in the designated area at theTribal Community Center. No fireworks lighting will be allowed in the housing areas or other tribal property. Adult supervision is required. Chehalis Tribal Newsletter PLEASE CLEAN UP SPENT FIREWORKS BEFORE YOU LEAVE The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation... THE DESIGNATED AREA “People of the Sands” Articles and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily the opinions of this publication or the Chehalis Tribal For questions please contact Mark White, Natural Resources Director or Business Committee. Glen Connelly, Environmental Programs at 360-273-5911. The Chehalis Tribal Newsletter encourages tribal members to submit letters, articles, photographs, and drawings to be considered for publication. These are subject to editing. Contributing writers, artists, and photographers include Chehalis tribal community members and staff. Submission deadline: Changed to the first of each ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS month (printed monthly). Tribal Center (360) 273-5911 Business Committee Throughout the baseball season, we will have sign-ups so you can watch Don Secena, Chairman the Mariners in the Chehalis Tribal Suite. 420 Howanut Road Oakville, WA 98568 Harry Pickernell, Sr., Vice Chairman Leroy Boyd at 360-709-1787 (360) 709-1726 (office) Farley Youckton, Treasurer For more information contact Cheryle Starr, Secretary or Phillip Youckton at 360-709-1752 (360) 273-5914 (fax) [email protected] Dan Gleason, Sr., 5th Council Member You can also stop by the Events Office located in the Community Center. Chehalis Tribe’s Vision Statement To be a thriving, self-sufficient, Chehalis Tribal Newsletter Staff: sovereign people, honoring our past Fred Shortman, and serving current Communications Disclaimer: All dates and times are subject to change. Please call the contact numbers to verify the information regarding the event. and future generations Coordinator

chehalistribe.org  greatwolflodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net Page 7 Happy Birthday to Tribal Members Born in July SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 Elizabeth Brown Natalie Brown Elvis Gillie Adam Gunnels Ronald Gaines, Jr. Haley Parkinson Rick Sanchez, Sr. JJ Shortman 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Rene’ Bracero, Jr. Connie Baker Bill Secena Albert Combs, Jr. Arielle Burnett Tammy Boyd Andre Kluth Jakeb Hoyle Mikaela Hoheisel Joyce Thomas Raymond Wertz Erin Delgado Nathan Kluth Johnny Perez Cassandra Pope Michelle Youckton Dale Klatush III Chloe Lopez-Palmer Elisa Sanders Paula Reininger Jorja Potter Jesa Penn-Roco Sam Secena Uilani Siufanua Ronald Rogers, Jr. Frances Pickernell Rhapsody Simmons Andrew Youckton 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Candace Brown Fau Fau Boyd Linda Kimberly Nath Querida Perez Allen Fricke, Jr. Eli King-Gleason Alicia Canales Hector Gaines McDougall Jodie Smith Donald Williams, Jr. Christina Hicks Querida Perez Jacinda Legg Marlene Hjelm Farley Youckton II Omar Thomas Chris Klatush 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Jimmie Williams Gloria Jones Halle Colson Theodore Charles Jonathan Jack, Jr Gary Ortivez III Dallas Youckton Cecily Klatush Kenneth Marie Griswold Edwardo Sanchez Krista Parent Daniels Yvonne Peterson Phillip Youckton Grant Shortman Samuel Seymour Krista Parent Stanley Youckton 26 27 28 29 30 31 Tom Hayden Calvin Bray Jasmine Baker Frankie Brown Carmen Brown Shayden Baker Shyann Ortivez Landen Mashburn Sharon Hall Pai’nu’na Carter Kamryn Couillard Danny Thomas Alexander Florez Rigoberto Linda McAlister Ryan White Eagle Hernandez Melissa McAlister Bracero Jed Starr Andrea Steckstor

Congratulations! Happy Anniversary Happy Anniversary to our Wonderful Happy Birthday Marlene!! To the Best Other Half Parents and the best Granparents Bev & Amil Starr Jr.

July 27th ~ 13 Years Married and 33 Years Much love!! Anna Together

Lots of Love from your Kids Happy Birthday Love you Chris, Sasha & Dustin and all the Grandkids JJ Shortman Mary and Dyani From Your Family Karlea & Manny Happy Birthday Baby Girl Jodie Smith Happy Birthday Zola Kay Stanley Born July 5, 2015 Happy Birthday to Two at 2:00 AM Wonderful Daughters “Sonny” Youckton Grandpa: Stanley Youckton Joseph S. Daniels Jacina (Medina/Youckton) Legg Great Grandpa: Melvin Philip C. Youckton Brenna Youckton Youckton We Love Grandma: The late Leona We Love You!! From Someone Special You!!!! (Capoeman) Youckton and Your Family

Page 8 chehalistribe.org  greatwolflodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net Thurston County’s Rural Transit Update Bus Routes Thurston County’s Rural Transit has updated the route to the Chehalis Reservation. To view the full route schedule please visit http://www.trpc.org/554/3322/New-Rural-Tribal-Schedule. Copies of the new routes for Rural Transit are also available in the tribal center.

2nd Annual Vocational Rehabilitation Program Summer Outreach Parade Theme is still being determined. We will have more information out after July 10th

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Orinda Goddard at 360-709-1734 or Jamie Smith 360-709-1872.

2015 Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Youth Camp The 2015 Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Youth Camp is August 16-20. It is open to 5th – 12th graders, emphasizes health and fitness, and includes: For low-income community members of the five Tribes SPIPA serves „„Culture Do you have a non-criminal legal problem? „„Traditional foods and medicine An attorney from the Northwest Justice Project will be coming to the „„Language South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency’s (SPIPA) Squaxin Island Office „„Environmental conservation the third Friday of each month unless noted to provide free legal „ consultations to eligible tribal members on civil legal matters. „Drug and alcohol awareness NOTE: Please watch for change of day in September! „„Safety and first aid training „ Legal issues may include (among other things): Consumer – payday loans, debt collection, „Healthy living repossessions; *DRIVER’S LICENSE REINSTATEMENT*; Education – suspensions, expulsions, „„Traditional storytelling special education; Employment issues; Family Law – child custody, child support; Health Care and „„Community involvement Welfare Benefits; Housing – evictions, foreclosures; Indian Wills and Estate Planning. And best of all, it’s free! Find more When: Friday, July 17 and August 21 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. information, including an application, at: www. Where: SPIPA’s office at , 3104 SE Old Olympic HWY. snoqualmietribe.us/youthcamp. Please bring all paperwork related to your legal problem. No appointment is necessary. We will Youth Camp Contacts briefly screen you for income eligibility. Rhonda Neufang at 425-888-6551 EXT 1013 or If you prefer to schedule an appointment for more information please call Janel Riley at [email protected] 1-888-201-1012, EXT: 0920. Mary Osier at 425-888-6551 EXT 1132 [email protected]

chehalistribe.org  greatwolflodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net Page 9 Chehalis Tribe Students of the Month Ray Lopez (9-12) Samuel Starr-Wright (6-8) Kaylena Delgado (K-5) Ray Lopez Samuel is an 8th grader at Oakville Junior High Kaylena just graduated and will be moving into high school, taking Delgado is from Oakville with him a GPA of 3.93. a fifth grade High School. student He ended his Samuel’s advice was very clear. “My advice at Grand year with a 2.85 to my fellow classmates and the qualities that Mound GPA. make me a good student are the same. Use Elementary. your time wisely and be sure to turn in work When Ray was that is the best you can do.” Also, “You always Her favorite in school he have time to do your work the right way if you subject at liked that he organize it right.” school is was able to play Science, “I sports. His favorite subject is English. It is the class like doing all were the teacher challenges him the most and the cool experiments.” She also enjoys reading. He was a successful student because he didn’t being challenged in school makes him grow as Her favorite book is “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” want to have bad grades. a student. Kaylena believes that paying attention to the teacher, not talking when the teacher is talking; His advice for other student is to stay on track Samuel is involved in sports for every season. completing her work are qualities that make her of your school work and don’t fall behind. He plays baseball, basketball and football. In a successful student. fact, Samuel was brought up to the high school When he was in school he enjoyed playing level this past season because of his skill and Some advice that she would give to other baseball and basketball. ability on the field. He was earned the Joshua students to become successful is to pay Michael Gillie award for outstanding academic attention to the teacher and turn in your work Ray was selected to participate in the and athletic achievement. on time. International Down Under Sport; he will be going to Australia on July 13-24, representing Samuel plans to attend Oregon University after Kaylena is excited to participate in band and Pacific Conference Boys Basketball Team completing high school but is the first to admit Cheer leading next school year. Washington. that at his age he isn’t sure what he plans on studying. “When I decide, I will gain all the After Kaylena graduates from high school, Ray will be attending Lower Columbia College education I can to get a job and build a career.” she would like further her education and where he is going to be playing baseball. attend, “The school where the Huskies play!” Mr. Starr Wright looks up to Ken Griffey Jr., (University of Washington). not only for his Hall of Fame career but also for his work with charity and good will. Samuel Attention Tribal Members is an upstanding member of his community If you feel that your child should be and tribe. Youth in nominated for student of the month We should all not only next school, please contact Jodie Smith congratulate Action at [email protected] or 360- him in the Steesha McJoe 709-1897. present but holding her keep an eye trophy proudly. on his future. State the reason why your child should She plays for He is a rising the Enforcers be considered. Deadline is the last Starr… 12U Fast Friday of each month. Wright. pitch team in Centralia. Last May they played From the Education Department in the Chehalis Congratulations. As a reward for their commitment to school and B Bash, Keep up personal growth, each student of the month will winning the the good work! receive a $50.00 gift card. championship.

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When: Saturday, Aug 22nd Foster Care Register: 7AM - Twanoh State Park Launch: 7:45AM - Twanoh State Park Licensing Program Landing: 12 PM - Potlatch State Park Are you interested in becoming an emergency,

short term or long term home for youth in need?

Please contact either Frances Pickernell at 360-709-1745  All are welcome! or Melanie Hjelm at 360-709-1632  Pullers! Spectators! Volunteers!

 Witness and bless the canoes on their departure!

 Welcome the canoes ashore!

 Share good food! Join in an inspirational canoe journey from the East side to the West side Of the Beau-  Visit old friends! tiful Hood Canal then enjoy a traditional Tuwaduq Potlatch Feast!  Meet new friends!

All donations are greatly appreciated Join the Paddle for the Battle Now!

For more information Contact: The Skokomish Tribe Eleanor Smith x 2065 Address: 80 N Tribal Center Rd. SKOK, WA 98584 Phone: (360) 426-4232 Division of Child Support

NOT SURE HOW TO GET STARTED? HAVE QUESTIONS? NEED 10th Annual HELP FILLING OUT PAPERWORK? Dancing in the JUST SHOW UP BETWEEN 1:00 - 3:00 PM Square Powwow EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Vendors and Educational Booths: CHEHALIS TRIBAL SOCIAL SERVICES CONFERENCE For more information, please contact: Pioneer Square Candice Jimenez at 503-416-3264 or ROOM [email protected] Downtown Portland Eric Stender, Support Enforcement Officer This event is FREE and open to the public. September 25 Tribal Liaison A Drug Free, Alcohol Free, Commercial 360-664-6971 Tobacco Free, and Violence Free event. 12:00 - 7:00 PM [email protected]

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2015 Fourth of July Fireworks Show REZ ANIMAL RESOURCES & EDUCATION The Oakville $5 Spay & Neuter Fire Department Vouchers. Call Today! assisted This program is only available to Chehalis establishing tribal members or anyone living on the safety zones Chehalis Reservation. traffic safety, and first aid for injuries during 253-370-6392 REZANIMALS.COM the fireworks OUR PROGRAM HAS SPAY/ show. NEUTERED 336 DOGS AND It was sizzling hot this fireworks season as temperatures reached into the CATS ON THE CHEHALIS 90 degree mark. It made for one of the driest June and July months. The news and the Governor of Washington sent out warnings not to set off RESERVATION fireworks, and encouraged everyone to attend professional shows. Many Rez Animal Resources is a small residents of Washington adhered to the warning and attended various non-profit organization helping professional fireworks shows, not lighting off fireworks. animals in the Chehalis, Nisqually, Skokomish, Squaxin Island, and The Chehalis Tribe sponsored a thrilling and dazzling fireworks show on Shaolwater Bay Indian Reservations. the Fourth. Cars were seen parked along Neiderman and Howanut Roads. Chehalis Tribal Law Enforcement and the Oakville Fire Department joined together to provide safe, established areas to light fireworks, traffic safety, and respond to emergencies. People came from local areas to celebrate their Fourth of July on the Chehalis Reservation. They were not disappointed as the fireworks show was awesome display of booms, bouquets, and crackles in honor of our freedom.

Fireworks debris creates a mess and the clean up needs to be done afterwards. Thanks to the ground crew for cleaning up our reservation. Hope everyone had fun and safe Fourth of July!

The 2015 Fireworks Show was a spectacular display of bouquets, crackles, and booms to finish the evening on the 4th of July celebration.

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