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Make the switch Employees of the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott prepare to receive guests on Jan. 11.
to low-fat milk
INN sss are so many people to thank
Skim milk, 1 percent milk, 2 that already started the ball
percent milk and whole milk all From page 1 CONTACT US rolling to get the project
have the same amount of protein, opportunities for tribal and finished.”
calcium, vitamins and minerals. community members. For room reservations or
Vitamin D is added to all of them. to inquire about meeting After the ceremony,
The opening of the 88- space, call 360-858-5757 everyone was invited to
The amount of fat is the only room Fairfield Inn & Suites or go to marriot.com. come inside to see the hotel.
difference between them, and was an incredible day. The Please contact Cammi The Chehalis Canoe Family
it’s a big difference. Half of the staff were busy fine-tuning Rae Wittwer for questions. greeted all those who came
calories in whole milk come from their tasks in preparation with drumming and singing.
fat and one-third of the calories for the day. Chehalis Tribe Marriott Hotel designs.
in 2 percent milk come from fat. Chairman Harry Pickernell, The hotel staff have been Elders were invited to
Only 1 percent milk and skim milk Sr. and several of our preparing for this day, and spend the evening in the
are truly low-fat milks. Chehalis tribal princesses as you see, I am proud to say new hotel. The soft opening
marked the event with a many are tribal members. helped fine tune the hotel
Why move to low-fat milk? ribbon-cutting ceremony. I am honored to present for the official opening to the
Adults and ages 2 and older the Chehalis Tribe with public the next day on Jan.
do not need the extra fat and David Burnett, CEO of the first of many economic 12. Everyone was invited
calories from 2 percent or whole Chehalis Tribal Enterprises development plans for the to enjoy a light snack and
milk. said, “This is a great day for Grand Mound property. desserts before staff gave
Reducing the amount of fat the future of the Chehalis This was one of the easiest tours of the hotel rooms,
in your diet can help you control Tribe in our continued projects to finish as there swimming pool and exercise
weight, lower cholesterol and plans for our economic room. The hotel also features
reduce your risk of heart disease development. This is a one two flexible meeting rooms
and stroke. For adults drinking of a kind in the Fairfield that can be used for birthday
two to three cups of milk daily, parties and meetings.
you could lose 12 pounds in a year
just by switching to skim milk.

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MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

Contact SPIPA WIC by calling
360-462-3224.

FATHERHOOD & MOTHERHOOD OPEN YOUR HOME
IS SACRED GROUP
By becoming a licensed foster parent and helping
5-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 7-March 25 a native child in the community, the tribe can:
Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center n Protect and promote the youth’s best interest
n Provide connection to culture and traditions
Native American Fatherhood & Families Association n Work to secure additional resources and
(NAFFA) created and designed this parenting program support from Tribal Child Welfare Programs
for dads and moms using a Native American approach. Fostering Together is dedicated to helping ensure
The program welcomes non-natives to attend. The goal every child has a safe place to stay. Homes that
is to strengthen families through responsible parenting. honor and support culture are needed. We offer
The group teaches parents to connect with their support before and after becoming licensed. All
heritage as they become actively involved in the lives services are free to foster, adoptive and kinship
of their families. Upon finishing 12 two-hour sessions, caregivers.
participants will receive a certificate.
CONTACT US
GET STARTED: For more 888-534-7414
details or to enroll, contact fosteringtogether.org
Beth Klatush at 360-709-1627
or bklatush@chehalistribe.org.
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