THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE CHEHALIS RESERVATION, ‘PEOPLE OF THE SANDS’ TRIBAL CHEHALIS NEWSLETTER

april 2018 s HISTORY, HERITAGE AND RESOURCES AT CHEHALISTRIBE.ORG inside B-ball tourney Stinging nettles New feature Lucky Eagle Casino Get kids off cell/ 8 Native players Class forages for Obituaries honor employees promoted / 2 Financial help for Staff profiles/ 2 youth activities / 9 rock the court powerful plant our loved ones Help prevent suicide / 7 Birthdays / 11 page 4 page 6 page 10 Fabulous evening of basketball Harlem Crowns bring comedy, positive message Special guests the Fabulous Harlem Crowns Basketball Team delivered a memorable night of comedy on March 12 at the Community Center. Team members are masters of adlibs and practical jokes, and they also are very talented and athletic. Dribbling, passing and shooting skills along with monstrous dunks were impressive. The Harlem Crowns have been invited to our small community for the past 11 years. While each performance is different, they Youth scramble to soak up the always bring fits of laughter and a fun during the Easter egg hunt. whole lot of fun. Photos by Frazier Myer, See BASKETBALL, page 4 Talisa Baker and Fred Shortman

Kids score goodies, meet the Easter Bunny Hippity hop! in wild spring sprint By Frazier Myer, Chehalis tribal member a mixture of dyed eggs and more than 600 plastic eggs filled with candy across Children kicked off the holiday weekend the softball outfield. with the Chehalis Tribal Youth Center’s Before the hunt began, Tony annual Easter egg hunt on March 29. announced that six of the eggs The exhilarating event has been held had tickets inside. Finding a the Thursday before Easter for more than two decades. Youth Center Manager Tony Medina said it’s about getting the See HUNT, page 3 community together and “seeing the joy in the kids’ eyes.” Staff members scattered A member of the Fabulous Harlem Crowns Basketball Team autographs a poster after the game. 2

STAFF PROFILES Farewell to longtime New CTWC doctor Officer completes program My name is Bryce Parent Many of you might realty officer and I am a new physician already know that the Chehalis Tribe Realty Officer at the Chehalis Tribal Chehalis Tribal Public Keith Kramer was honored Wellness Center. I recently Safety Department on March 29 before his completed my residency has been growing and retirement on March 30. There training in family medicine adding new faces. We were heartfelt speeches from at Providence St. Peter want to honor Brandon Chehalis Tribe Chairman Harry Hospital in Olympia. I Cash, one of our new Pickernell Sr.; Department graduated medical school at Bryce Parent hires. Brandon Cash of Natural Georgetown University in Officer Cash was Resources Washington, D.C. I chose to work at the hired by the Chehalis Tribal Jail in Director Glenn Wellness Center because I look forward June 2017 as a correctional officer. He Connelly, his to caring for the whole community quickly completed his field training supervisor; and being your partner in prevention, and recently became a graduate of the and Human including promoting healthy food and Indian Police Academy Corrections Resources lifestyle habits in your wellness journey. Program. We’d like to take this moment Director I enjoy being outside hiking, to publicly recognize this achievement Stephanie backpacking and bicycling. I also want to and congratulate Officer Cash. Pickernell. Keith Kramer get back on the water in a canoe or kayak. We look forward to Officer Cash’s Co-workers I look forward to meeting you and addition to the department and to many and friends signed a keepsake working toward greater wellness together. years of continued service. card, shared a celebratory cake and gave Keith handshakes and hugs. Good luck on future endeavors and enjoy your Lucky Eagle employees promoted retirement Keith! Goodbye from Keith Kevin Bray, who has in his job. Market research sss been with the casino since recently conducted at Lucky It has come that time December 1998, was recently Eagle indicates our guests that I need to say goodbye to promoted from Executive rank all food venues at an EVENTS my friends and staff at the Chef to Food average of 4.4 out of 5.0 Chehalis Tribe. On March 30, 9 p.m. April 27: The Long I will be officially retiring as & Beverage possible points. Way to go, Run, Eagles Tribute Band. Director of Kevin! the Chehalis Tribe’s Realty Free concert, Event Center Officer. It will be a surreal Culinary. Stage. moment for me as I have “We are Table Games Manager 5 p.m. April 28: Williams worked for the tribe for the so very lucky Chris Pickernell, who has & Ree, The Indian and the past 18 years. to have been with the White Guy. Free show in the I began working here Kevin lead casino since Chehalis Rooms. in February 2000, first in our culinary Kevin Bray April 1998, the Planning Department team. He is 1-6 p.m. April 28: Garage has been managing the Tribe’s HIP an inspiration to all team sale/inventory clearance. promoted to program. Later on, I moved members as he started here Cash or credit card only, no Table Games into transportation and as a dishwasher and moved checks. Buyers must be 18 Manager. helped move the rebuilding of his way up to director by or older and show tribal ID. Chris has Anderson Road to completion. continuously taking initiative held several Chris Pickernell I served for a time as the in advancing his career and positions tribe’s building inspector, too. obtaining the necessary skills within Lucky Eagle. He has been a participant I transferred into the Natural through education and on- “We are excited for Chris in in the tribal member Resources Department as the-job training,” said Lucky his new role. His knowledge, development program and the tribe’s first realty officer Eagle Casino & Hotel CEO skills and ability will make is a great example for other in 2005. I have filled that Lisa Miles. him a successful leader,” said team members.” position until now. Kevin oversees the JaNessa Bumgarner, Lucky Chris is excited about I just wanted to say that culinary aspects of all food Eagle Casino & Hotel Chief building his table games I have appreciated the venues – CraftHouse Wood Operating Officer. “Chris team and supporting their opportunity to work with the Fired Pizza, Room 188, Fire takes initiative in his career development. He will Chehalis community. I will Kitchen and Sidewalk Deli. development and recently ensure our table play is fun stay in contact and visit often. Kevin is as passionate about graduated from the Executive and exciting. Stop by to his team as he is his cooking Development Program at congratulate Chris and check Thank you, skills. He takes great pride University of Nevada, Reno. out our new table offerings. Keith Kramer 3

Chehalis tribal youth made a beeline for treats and pictures with the Easter Bunny during decades-old tradition. HUNT From page 1 “golden egg” with a ticket meant lucky winners would receive an Easter basket. Participants were about the chance to take home a basket filled with sweets and a basketball. Anyone who has ever been a part of an Easter egg hunt knows that it’s over in a flash and it can get a little chaotic with several children running around collecting as many eggs as possible. Ages 3 and younger were given first crack at the eggs. Parents took pictures and assisted some of the younger toddlers. A few moments later, Tony released the next group followed by the last age group. Some children focused on grabbing as many eggs as possible while others mainly looked for golden eggs. The hunt was over quickly! After everyone paused to catch their breath, children lined up to meet the Easter Bunny. Each child got a chocolate bunny, stuffed animal and a picture. Tony said a big part of the event is “collecting memories of the kids taking pictures with the Easter Bunny.” He said he has photos of youngsters with the famous fellow from more than 20 years ago. Happy Easter everyone, from the elders

Chehalis Tribal Elders gathered to share an Easter dinner at Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel on March 28. 4

BASKETBALL From page 1 Youth Center Manager Tony Medina held a raffle to give those who came an opportunity to win a prize. He also supplied children with basketballs to play with. After the game, they were able to have the Harlem Crowns players autograph them. The Chehalis Stars showed off their skills by competing was to “stay clean and sober “You don’t have to choose new things. Be successful against the Harlem Crowns. through sports.” basketball. If it is something by chasing your dreams and Richie Delgado and Veteran Other players shared their you love to do, practice and goals. Stay away from the bad David Bird volunteered as success stories and how they dedicate your time to become influences that will lead to referees. David knew what was view basketball as a gift. the best you can be at it. It failure,” he explained. going to happen, but Richie They chose the game, which can be another sport, music, At the end of the game, our was in stitches as the Crowns helped them rise above their art, native dance, drumming Chehalis Stars came out on pulled jokes on him. circumstances and find success. and singing, carving or being the losing end. Luckily, it was “I had a hard time. They Harlem Crowns player part of your local canoe family. about having fun. Kids and had me laughing so hard. It Melvin Blacketer is a Nisqually You just have to discipline adults were beaming after the was fun,” Richie said. tribal member. He shared life yourself, learn it, practice it laughter-filled evening. skills he learned while growing and do the things required to Special thanks to Tony and The message up on the reservation and stay sharp, in shape to achieve his staff for arranging such a while participating in sports. them. Don’t be afraid to try wonderful event! During the half-time show, players introduced themselves CLOCKWISE FROM to the Chehalis community. TOP LEFT: The Team Captain Herb Scaife Jr., Fabulous Harlem shared with the community Crowns played and children a little about practical jokes himself and what drives him on referees. The to perform with the Harlem team was joined Crowns. He enjoys playing by community a game he loves and having members to draw fun doing it while spreading out laughs. Youth a strong message to young take turns ducking people. Navigating inner-city for cover during life in California is a tough a basketball way to grow up with gangs, shooting spree. violence, drugs and alcohol. Fans of all ages Playing basketball kept Herb enjoyed the away from bad influences and impressive show. gave him a chance to grow up. His message to everyone 5

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CHEHALIS TRIBAL NEWSLETTER The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, ‘People of the Sands’ Articles and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of this publication or the Chehalis Tribal Business Committee. SUBMISSIONS Teams compete at the Chehalis Tribe’s All-Native Men’s Basketball Tournament in March. We encourage tribal members to submit letters, articles, photographs and drawings to be considered for publication TAKE IT TO THE HOOP (subject to editing). Contributing writers, artists and Native basketball tournament photographers include Chehalis tribal community members and showcases fighting spirit staff. Submission deadline is The Chehalis Tribe hosted the 2018 the first of each month (printed Chehalis Tribe’s All-Native Men’s Basketball monthly). Tournament the first weekend of March. TRIBAL CENTER Eleven teams came to compete for the championship jackets. They traveled from Main line: 360-273-5911 other tribes in the Northwest. Address: 420 Howanut Road Native players competed at the Oakville, WA 98568 highest level. Office:360-709-1726 sss Games showcased Fax: 360-273-5914 quickness and RESULTS athleticism with CHEHALIS TRIBE’S impressive passes, VISION STATEMENT First: Outlaws shots and dunks. To be a thriving, self-sufficient, Second: Tulalip When the sovereign people, honoring our Third: Wolf Pack final day of the past and serving current and Fourth: Chehalis tournament arrived, a lot of teams still future generations. had gas left in their BUSINESS COMMITTEE tanks. The games were so competitive and evenly matched that the Harry Pickernell Sr.: Chairman final outcome was a buzzer beater. It was with an energetic display of shooting and Jessie Goddard: Vice Chairman highly exciting for those who traveled to defense. Both teams demonstrated good Shoni Pannkuk: Treasurer watch the competition. sportsmanship as they shook hands and David Burnett: Secretary The game has definitely changed with congratulated each other. Leroy Boyd Sr.: the addition of the 3-point line. Many Chehalis tribal elders provided a Fifth Council Member players passed the ball around to open up delicious array of food. Money raised was the 3-point shooters. This type of offense to support the first Elders Luncheon in late NEWSLETTER STAFF forces the defense to spread out more to April. Events staff supported elders in their Fred Shortman, Audra J. Hill and defend against it. It is fun to watch, too! fundraiser by putting up signs. The best the Information Technology Team The championship was won by the advertisement was the aroma of food when Outlaws, which outpaced the Tulalip team folks entered the Community Center. 6 HEALTH/WELLNESS Harness the mighty nettle Traditional medicine class uses wild edible to make nutrient- packed food Tribal members met at the Community Center on March 27 to learn all about the super food stinging nettles, a delightful treat that Mother Nature offers to her people on the Chehalis Reservation. The weather cooperated as the sun popped its head out and smiled down, providing After collecting stinging nettles on the Chehalis Reservation, class warmth as the rain from the participants prepare traditional medicines. day dissipated. The Tsapowum Behavioral Health Program sss provided gloves, scissors and paper bags. MEDICINE FOR ELDERS Experienced herbalist experience and everyone was After a delicious meal, class and wild foods educator eager to learn. Elise did caution Elise Krohn guided class everyone to not harvest from participants helped make participants in safely agricultural or high-traffic more than 200 lip balms harvesting stinging nettle. areas because nettles absorb to donate to the Elders It’s unbelievable how many contaminants. She also pointed Luncheon later in April. resources you can collect from out how to identify other The group decided to use the wild! medicines and edible plants as Douglas fir oils to produce Our society is so accustomed she collected nettles. the Chehalis Forest lip balm. to running to the grocery store. Everyone is invited to the The art of foraging for edibles About the stinging nettle harvest, Elise showed the next traditional medicines has become a novelty instead Nettles are our first edible process that eliminates the class. Watch for flyers! of a necessity. Our ancestors greens to emerge in early stinging properties of nettles. not only knew how to identify spring. They offer us strength Some volunteers assisted food in nature, they also used and energy during a generative in preparing nettles by rinsing 1 bunch basil, stems removed, it wisely. time. them and adding them to washed and drained a beef stew while others You can find nettles ½ cup Parmesan or Romano Careful harvest in fields, streambeds and blanched nettles in boiling water to make pesto for the cheese, grated Our reservation boasts rich disturbed areas with rich, wet meal. Two pesto recipes were 1/3 cup walnuts or pine nuts materials to make medicines soil from the coast into the used that evening, and both 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil and edible plants. Elise mountains. 1 clove garlic, chopped They contain one of the were very tasty. We shared a demonstrated the proper way meal, tea and snacks made up 1 tsp. lemon juice to cut nettles to allow more highest plant sources of Salt and pepper to taste chlorophyll, vitamins, amino of edible plants we harvested growth throughout the season. while out walking. The group gathered acids and minerals such as DIRECTIONS ingredients to add to the meal calcium magnesium and iron. Nettle Pesto Rinse nettles in a strainer, then they would share later during boil in water (blanch) for one the medicine-making portion Delicious, nutritious INGREDIENTS minute to remove the sting. Drain of the class. After returning to the 1 small bag (about 6 cups) spring It was a hands-on learning Gathering Room with their nettles, rinsed See NETTLES, page 12 7 in brief Help prevent suicide a sign-up sheet at various tribal For those who might be in sss Wellness Center office locations. a deep crisis and considering Podiatry clinic: Dr. Deborah Mammogram Clinic: Service suicide, a suggestion is to use Behre will be at the Chehalis is with Swedish from 9 a.m.- the LEARN acronym. RESOURCES ook for signs Tribal Wellness Center from 3 p.m. May 15 and June 20. Suicide Lifeline: 800-273- n Talking, joking or 8 a.m.-noon May 3 and 1-4 p.m. L 8255 (TALK) May 15. researching about death. USDA food program n Feeling hopeless, Chehalis Tribe Behavioral Diabetes Clinic: One-hour Health: 360-709-1733 Tribal community members depressed, trapped, irritable, appointment with all three Crisis text line: text 741741 can get an application for the agitated, anxious, ashamed, providers from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. humiliated or burdensome. Bereavement support: South Puget Intertribal Planning May 24 and June 14. Diabetes n Changes in personality, 206-291-7279 Agency’s USDA Food Distribution patients need to have labs, a academic or work performance, Recovery help line: 866- Program from Debra Shortman medicine review, physical, URCA, sleep and withdrawing from 789-1511 foot exam and diabetes eye at the Chehalis Tribal Wellness friends and activities. Trevor Project, LGBQT: exam yearly. Call 360-273-5504. Center. To sign up, call the n Abusing alcohol and 866-488-7386 Monthly Community Walk: warehouse at 360-438-4216. drugs, reckless behavior, self- Join others for a fun fitness walk The next distribution date is harm, giving away possessions. at noon May 17 and June 21 at May 17 at the Community Center mpathize and listen the clinic. If you walk, please sign from 9:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. E n Use compassion, stay NOT put the idea in someone’s calm, avoid judgment, validate head. Not asking is dangerous. feelings. educe the danger n Don’t offer quick fixes or R n Ask: “Do you have a CORRECTION tell someone everything will be plan?” “Do you have access to OK, don’t show anger or panic. those means?” sk about suicide n Remove firearms, Community resource worker A n Be direct. Ask: “Are medications, belts, ropes, you thinking about suicide?” knives, alcohol and chemicals. The announcement contained get set up for the Paratransit n Use any signs you’ve ext steps incorrect information System for transportation. noticed as part of asking. N n Never leave the If you qualify for the n Be prepared to hear “yes.” person alone. Stay until he or Community Resource Paratransit program, a driver n Asking about suicide will she receives help. Worker Nancy Romero will pick you up and return at the Chehalis Tribal you home. Nancy is available Wellness Center is available to assist you with the process. to transport community Transportation request members to medical slips are at the Wellness appointments. Center’s front desk. Contact You must have no other Nancy at 360-709-1758 or form of transportation to 360-870-0141 (cell). Please qualify. If you are Medicaid- schedule transportation at eligible, we can assist you to least 48 hours in advance!

WIC CAN HELP Women, Infants and Children through the South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency provides healthful food and nutrition information for you and your child up to age 5. The next date is 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 3 at the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center.

CONTACT Debbie Gardipee-Reyes, 360-462-3227 or Patty Suskin, 360-462-3224; Chehalis: Debra Shortman, 360-709-1689 8 FAMILY No bribery needed Unglue your children from their cell phones Talk might be cheap, but Don’t make it punishment overage charges, not so much. Teenagers text more than Your child’s phone is key to 3,000 times each month, their social world. Taking it according to the Nielsen away as a routine punishment Company. Even if you have is sure to backfire. As reported the best data overage plan on by the Child Mind Institute, the planet, phone use requires virtual communication has balance and boundaries. Use a positive role in your child’s these tricks to get your kids life. Eliminating it entirely can to look up from their phones damage trust. every now and then: “Your child’s cell phone is their main lifeline and Practice what you preach connection to their world,” If you incessantly check explained Dr. Newman. email during dinner or answer “Acknowledging this can help texts at family outings, you guide you when you’re setting might be contributing to your boundaries,” she added. child’s overuse behavior. No-phone zone for meals “If you want your kids to get balanced use channels of off of their phones, you need For many families, a shared of technology. It communication dinner is an oasis of hard- to get off of yours,” said social includes an app blocker and open. Your children need a won time together carved out psychologist and parenting parental time lock. chance to explain some of between obligations. Constant expert Susan Newman, PhD. Carolyn Hawkinson-Pruett their usage to you so they feel buzzing and heads downcast Newman urges parents to Osci, an artist and mother of heard. over phones can take away remember that they are role two, uses a nanny program “Whatever your family from the experience. models. Kids are watching and called Norton Family, which rules are, have your teens and “Growing up, if the phone learning from their parents all includes monitoring features tweens help you determine rang during dinner, we didn’t the time. Try having the entire them,” Dr. Newman said. answer it,” said motivational and a time supervisor. family leave their phones “They are more likely to follow speaker and single mom turned off or at least put Stick to your guns the rules if they have a say in Kristen Darcy. “Now, with them away during time spent what they are.” Don’t miss the all the chiming, ringing, This might come as a together. And always switch secret habits of happy families. off your ringer during school dinging and vibrating going spoiler alert, but at some plays and sports games. on, it’s challenging to be in the point, all kids think their Dumb it down moment with your children.” parents are THE WORST. Set commonsense limits When Darcy’s text chimes You must keep up with the “Kids practically come out of the womb on their Teens are pretty universally during dinner, she leads by boundaries even when your example and lets it wait. kids are having a breakdown. phones,” Monroe said. If all tech-obsessed, but that doesn’t other efforts to control their mean you have zero say in the “Before we got our kids’ Use tech to control tech cell phones, we had them sign cell use fails, give your child a matter. non-smart flip phone, the kind Ericka Sterns has seven an agreement about what is “It’s a parent’s job to that lets them call and text kids, so she is no stranger to and isn’t appropriate,” said establish limits for the safe but has no bells and whistles. use of technology so their technology use and overuse Lori Holden, a mom and “The privilege here is to get kids can learn how to use in the home. Sterns uses the open adoption advocate. back their smart phone once communication devices in a OurPact parental control app “Sometimes, we also request they learn how to stay within healthy way,” said Jamison to control phone usage. that they be in the moment the boundaries you’ve set,” Monroe, founder and CEO of “I can turn their phones and put down their phones. Monroe said. “At the same Newport Academy, a mental off in a second if they aren’t This doesn’t mean there’s no time, organize family activities health treatment program for listening, plus schedule off- whining, but I don’t cave in.” that don’t involve technology, teens. “You own your child’s time during school and at such as hikes, parks and phone. It’s your property. As night,” she said. Let kids help set rules museums, and enforce the no- a parent, you’re in charge of The app includes a contract Including your kids in phone for anyone rule.” setting commonsense limits that parents and kids sign, the cell phone rule-making on its use.” plus guidelines to create a process can help keep the Article from Readers Digest 9 New policy encourages healthy, active lifestyle Financial help in a league, school activity, camp, sports clinic or any available for youth in other activity participation sports, tournaments, that can be demonstrated on driver’s ed classes a form or flyer. Availability of funds The Business Committee may vary from year to of the Confederated Tribes year depending on monies of the Chehalis Reservation appropriated by the business approved the Youth Activities committee. Early Learning students gladly got their hands dirty while learning Cost Assistance Policy at its The existence of the youth about creepy, crawly worms in class last month. regularly scheduled meeting activities reimbursement on April 3. program does not constitute The policy manages an entitlement of funds. limited financial assistance This policy outlines the Early Learning news offered through the Youth monetary assistance available for costs to participate in The Early Learning Activities program to sss youth activities for Chehalis Program continues to provide encourage tribal youth tribal member youth. children with safe, fun, vibrant participating in activities that opportunities that expand COMING UP promote a healthy and active The policy covers any lifestyle. requirements of eligibility, their knowledge and allow Friday, April 27: Child care them to interact with each A quorum was present specific funding allowances, closed (staff development at the meeting. The vote processes and responsibilities other. Big smiles all around day) show how much they enjoy was 4 for, 0 against, with 0 of department staff and other Friday, May 11: Head Start participating in activities. abstentions and with Chehalis helpful resources. graduation lunch fundraiser Here is a list of March Tribe Chairman Harry Each youth’s allowance is activities our youngsters took Pickernell Sr. not voting. up to $1,000 per year. part in: Under the policy, the Parents are responsible for n Head Start field trip to Start classroom. parent or guardian of the completing an application, Boomshaka We are always looking tribal member youth is turning in all necessary n EHS classroom learning for volunteers to assist responsible for any costs paperwork to support the all about worms supervising children during not covered by the policy. approval of the application n St. Patrick’s Day parties program activities. If you’d like Allowable assistance to be (original receipts/paperwork) n Easter Egg Hunt and to volunteer, there are forms covered includes expenses and make copies for their parties to fill out and qualifications incurred for participation personal records. n Home-based families you must meet. For more in sports, tournaments and All reimbursements must made their own laundry soap information, contact Family driver’s education. be turned in within three n Several visits from Sgt. Services Coordinator Mary The requester’s child must months from the date on the Jake Dickerson to our Head Sanders at 360-709-2639. be registered and/or enrolled receipt.

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In loving memory of Beloved father, uncle, brother, Lorilee Kathryn Pickernell grandfather 1944-2018 and friend Lorilee Kathryn Pickernell, Surviving brothers, Percy Youckton, age 73, a longtime resident of relatives George Youckton Sr. and Jonathan M. Oakville, died on March 21, include Marvin Youckton Sr.; four Jack Sr. 2018, at her daughter’s home her three sisters, Irene Thompson, Clara in Olympia. Lorilee was born daughters, Hall, Edna Bruce and Delores 1954-2018 on Nov. 12, 1944, in Oakville, Carmen Hayden; and a grandson, Jonathan M. Jack Sr., a to Clarence and Jessie Kathryn Shortman Frederick Shortman Jr. resident of Oakville, died (Hayden) Youckton. of Oakville, On June 17, 1961, she and Rose Choke We change the world in our on March 13, 2018, at Peace Gerald E. “Gunny” Pickernell of Olympia and Irene Adams own small ways, House Southwest Medical Sr. were married in Oakville. of Rochester; four sons, Casey And we are only here Center in Vancouver. He She then attended South Pickernell, Gerald Pickernell because of her, was born on Sept. 18, 1954, Puget Sound Community Jr., James Pickernell and Some things in Centralia to Stephen and College. With her degree, Harold Pickernell she did will last Mabel Alice she began working for the Sr., all of Oakville; forever, (Hayden) Washington Department of a brother, Melvin Long after she Jack. He Fish & Wildlife. Six years later, Youckton of Oakville; has left this earth. was an she worked in social services at two sisters, Linda So now that I enrolled Taholah. For the past 15 years, Daniels of Oakville have realized this, member of she was a Keno manager at and Dora Underwood It’s not so lonely in the Chehalis Lucky Eagle Casino. of Taholah; 17 grandchildren; my soul, Tribe. She loved spending time and 11 great grandchildren. I know she’s always Mr. Jack with family, especially her In addition to her parents here with me, was one of the original grandchildren. She also liked and husband, Gunny, she was And the daffodils still tribal members that sold her time at the casinos. preceded in death by three grow. fireworks on the Chehalis Reservation. This and commercial fishing were his true passions in life. He also was a natural To our family, friends, community members mechanic working on his cars as well as many of his We, the children and final days: Jessie Goddard, Weber, Pam Jackson, Norma friends’ cars. In his spare grandchildren of Chehalis Nona Youckton, Sharon Hall, Brown and April Reynolds time, he could be found Tribal Elder Lorilee Kathryn Charlotte Lopez, Chris Ortivez, for preparing the last meals to enjoying the local casinos. (Youckton) Pickernell, would Marie Bird, Dora Underwood be shared with our departed He is survived by like to thank everyone involved and Virginia Bringsyellow. mother. Thank you to anybody his three sons, Johnny in helping us guide our Mama Coleman Mortuary for who brought food items such Jack of Yakama and to her final resting place. preparing our mother for her as rolls, pies, salads, etc. Fish Jonathan M. Jack Jr. and final journey and for honoring cooks John Youckton, Darrin George H. Jack, both of Thank you to the following: our Indian Shaker Church Jones, Shawn Ortivez and Rochester; a grandson, The Chehalis Tribe, Lucky traditions. Gravediggers Ray Richie Revay. Ezrah N. Merriman-Jack Eagle Casino, Nisqually “Barnaby” Canales and Dustin Our Mama was our teacher, of Rochester; sisters Dora Tribe, Nisqually Emergency Klatush. our doctor, our chef, our Underwood of Taholah Operations Staff and Quinault Pallbearers George diary, our taxi driver and and Mae Smith of Seattle; Nation for donations and Youckton, Derwin Goddard, our cheerleader. She was a and numerous nieces and services provided. Franklin Pope, Teddy beautiful lady with a beautiful nephews. The extended Tommy “TJ” Jackson and Pickernell, Tony “Abe” Brown heart. She was loved and she family includes best friends Harold “Fudd” Charles for and James Quilt. Chet loved and adored anyone she Don Secena, Lee Starr Sr. officiating the candlelight and Delamater and Alfred Starr for came into contact with her. She and Dolly Canales, whom funeral services. sitting with our mother during had a smile and a laugh that he called mom. The nurses and doctors who her final night at our Dad’s would brighten up any room. Our family appreciates provided care for our mother: church. Rest in peace and God bless. and wishes to thank the Addie Spencer, Elizabeth Virginia “Dolly” Canales, We will all miss you Mama. Chehalis Tribe and the Stiegel and Mary. Joan “Boots” Martin, Ole Obi, community for their love The people of faith who Dan “Bones” Gleason, Shoni Sincerely, and support through this prayed and provided comfort Pannkuk, Maggie Wheeler, Jeff Carmen, Casey, Cheyenne, time of sorrow. He will be to our mother during her Perkins, Joseph Whitwer, Mary Ringo, Rose, Harry and Irene missed by many! 11 MAY BIRTHDAYS

BOBBY BECKWITH sss KENNY BROWN SR. TONY BROWN MORE WISHES AMARA PENN JOSEPH BURNS THOMAS JAMES: Happy birthday from ROBERT PENN SAVANNA BUSH-BIRD your mom and rest AURORA CARTER SASHA PENN-ROCCO of your family! Love you! SHEYLEE PHILLIPS BRANDON CASH ILIAS AND VIOLET: ILIAS TALON BRADY PICKERNELL Happy birthday from MARCEL CHARLES your auntie and the HARRY rest of us! LUCY CUSH PICKERNELL SR. BETH HOFSTETTER: CHYLER DANIELS JACQUELINE Happy birthday. A PICKERNELL special day for an LEO DANIELS- awesome sister, MEDDAUGH WILLIAM PRESSNALL from your brothers, sisters and family. RODNEY DAVIS LELA PULSIFER HAPPY BIRTHDAY to MATTEO DELGADO JOAQUIN ROBLES my nephew little Eli Snell, my beautiful CURTIS DUPUIS RAELYN ROMERO sister Lucy Cush, JOSEPH DUPUIS RAYMOND ROOF my beautiful niece LINDSEY FERN Cyrena Ortivez, my SHEYLEE awesome nephew ADAM FLORES ROSEBAUGH Shawn Ortive, my COLE FULTON GERARDO SANCHEZ goofy nephew Damius Hansen (DJ) TIERA GARRETY ROSALINA SANCHEZ and my beautiful niece Savannah DEWEY ART MEDINA: Happy birthday Dad, love, Manny, Marla AIDEN SECENA Bird. I love you GLEASON-WHEELER and Carolann. SANDERS all so much! I am JESSIE GODDARD blessed with such a PATRICIA JONES TEIN MEAS ADDISON SEKISHIRO ROGER GOLDMAN wonderful family!!! AIREL KLATUSH ART MEDINA ALEXANDER – Chris Ortivez SARAH HALL SHORTMAN LUCY CUSH: Happy PAULA KLATUSH GEORGIA MEIER MICHAEL HALTOM ASA SIMMONS birthday to an SERENITY KLATUSH EMILY MORDHORST amazing mother, DAMIUS HANSEN TIFFANY SIMMONS wonderful grandma JANICE LATCH CYRENA ORTIVEZ GAVIN HERNANDEZ and pretty awesome LORI LUND NORA ORTIVEZ JAMIE SMITH great grandma. We VALEA HIGHEAGLE love you so much LAUREN MCALISTER SHAWN ORTIVEZ ROBERT SMITH BETH HOFSTETTER <3. From Anna M. DANTE MCGEE TERESA PANNKUK ELI SNELL Hill and family!!! CHRISTIAN STEESHA McJOE AIDEN PARKINSON VIOLET SNELL EMILY MORDHORST: HOHEISEL Happy birthday from JANET STEGALL your Aunt Susie RIKKI SUTTERLICT Sanchez. Love you very much. SUNDAY TEJEDA THOMAS TROTT ARTIE UDEN ALEXANDER BRANDON AUSTIN VIGIL SHORTMAN: CASH: Happy Happy ANN-MARIE birthday birthday. YOUCKTON from your You make Mom, Dad, us proud! JAMIE SMITH: Happy AIDEN SECENA SANDERS: FARLEY YOUCKTON Happy birthday! We love brother and Love Mom, birthday to my beautiful JESSE YOUCKTON all of your Turtle and daughter. I love you so you so very much, Dad, family! family. much! Mama, siblings and family! DESTINY ZAIDY chehalistribe.org © copyright 2018 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 STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Emily Holmes Pickernell Malikah McNair Tom Hayden Jr.

Ninth grade Sixth grade Fourth grade Rochester High School Rochester Middle School St. Joseph Catholic School Emily Holmes Malikah McNair Tom Hayden Jr. is Pickernell is 14 and is in the sixth grade in the fourth grade at is in the ninth grade at Rochester Middle St. Joseph Catholic at Rochester High School. She is the School in Chehalis. School. She is the daughter of Glenda He is the son of Tom daughter of Erika and Comenout and Mike Hayden Sr. and Rachel Chris Pickernell and McNair and she has Leiusure and he has has a sister, Kaytlin, two brothers, two one brother and one who also is known as sisters and two dogs. sister. He enjoys Piggy. Malikah enjoys playing board games playing games with his family. She really enjoys watching with her family. At school, Tom likes to learn and Mariners games in the Chehalis She likes that she gets good grades make friends. He finds success as a Tribe’s suite with her family. at school and feels she is a successful student by doing his homework. His Emily likes that she is able to learn student by always being prepared and advice for other students to be positive. new things at school. working hard. Her advice for other Tom enjoys playing with friends One habit that makes her a students is to pay attention and always and participating in martial arts successful student is getting her be ready. outside of school. He is good at tai chi. schoolwork done. Her advice for other During Malikah’s spare time, she After high school, Tom wants to students is to stay focused on their enjoys reading and hanging out with go to the University of Washington to work and avoid distractions. friends. She also is good at dancing. become a secretary. Emily enjoys playing volleyball. She is involved in art club and the If Tom were chairman of the tribe, She played on her high school team annual tribal Canoe Journey. he said he would “fix all the bad stuff this year and is now playing for the After Malikah graduates from like bullying and people drinking and Evergreen Juniors Volleyball Club in high school, she wants to work at doing drugs.” Lacey. Great Wolf Lodge while taking After she graduates from high online classes with Ashford College NOMINATIONS school, Emily plans to attend a college to become a professional dancer or a in Washington that also has a good marine biologist so she can swim with Tell us why your child should be considered. volleyball program and will study the dolphins. Contact K-12 Program Counselor Francis nursing or psychology. If Malikah were chairwoman of the Pickernell at 360-709-1785 or fpickernell@ If Emily were chairwoman of the tribe, she would make sure kids are chehalistribe.org to nominate your child. tribe, she would do her best to better involved in the tribe’s events. Deadline is the last Friday of each month. our community and the people within it. Students of the Month is contributed by the Chehalis Tribe K-12 Program

Spring Nettle Soup DIRECTIONS NETTLES Wash nettles, cut finely with From page 6 INGREDIENTS scissors and set aside. In a large well, let cool and roughly chop. 1 grocery bag full of fresh nettles soup pot, cook onions and garlic Place all ingredients in a food 3 Tbsp. olive oil or butter in olive oil for 3-5 minutes. Add processor or blender. Blend until 2 large onions, diced water, potatoes, corn and nettles, smooth. Add salt and pepper to 2 cloves of garlic, chopped then bring to a boil. Simmer until taste. Place pesto in a clean jar 8-10 cups water potatoes are tender, about 10 and pour a little extra olive oil over 4 potatoes, peeled and diced minutes. Blend all ingredients the top. Cover with a lid. This will 2 cups corn in a blender or a food processor Refreshing Spring Nettle Soup keep for two to three weeks in the Juice of 1 lemon (optional). Add lemon juice, salt is bursting with nutrients. refrigerator. Salt and pepper to taste and pepper to taste.