Page 3 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - February, 2018

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STAFF PROFILES MONSTER got involved to impress the
audience with a rally race
From page 1 version of Monster Mutt

look forward each year to Dalmatian, Grave Digger,
attend,” said tribal member Zombie and more!
The whoops and hollers
areas pertaining to laws. Charlotte Lopez. made it clear everyone had a
For questions, contact Watching the trucks fantastic time.
Jerrie me at 360-709-1789 or visit race, jump and roll over is a The youth always gets a
Simmons me at my office inside the thrill! And it’s all done with kick out of seeing gigantic
Public Safety Building at 24 expertise and safety in mind. trucks. I bet a few even
Neiderman Road, Oakville. Monster Jam delivers an dreamed of driving a big rig
Check in with Court Clerk obstacle course competition, in their dreams that evening.
Merry Beth Hofstetter. She a two-wheel skills challenge, I know I do as an adult.
will notify me that you need head-to-head racing, Thanks to everyone for
Court assistance. Thank you and freestyle and donuts galore. joining us for a fun family
Administrator have a great day! Even miniature trucks night out!

Hello fellow tribal
members! My name is
Jerrie Simons. I am a Tribal Russ
Elder recently hired as the Baker
Court Administrator. My ELDERS LUNCHEON
lineage is from the Secena
family on the Chehalis Doors open at 9 a.m. April 26
Reservation. My mother is Community Center
Faith Secena, grandmother
is Nancy Beckwith- Events, Facilities We are looking for donations for raffles
Secena and grandfather Specialist and people to help with the gathering.
is Murphy Secena. I have Watch for future classes that will be held
five grandchildren and two Hello, my name is Russ
great grandchildren. I also Baker, and I am a tribal to make items for the luncheon. For the
have three cats and two member. I come from the latest on this event, call 360-709-1752.
dogs. Gleason family. I have been
I previously worked working for the tribe since I
writing wills and assisting was 16.
tribal members with legal Most of that time was at
issues. While my position the casino. I worked in the
adds new responsibilities, buffet for two years, table
I will still be able to assist games for five years, and
tribal members with most recently at the Tribal
will writing. Our team is Gaming Agency for nine
making adjustments to our years.
court system to better serve I am married to my high
the community. school sweetheart Talisa
I graduated from the Baker (Jones) and we have
University of Washington three amazing children
with a degree in law. My together. Jeremiah is 14,
undergraduate degree is BA Laela is 12 and Taryn is 7.
in business administration. I am happy to announce
My law degree took that I will be the new
three years. I passed the Events and Facilities
Washington State Bar Specialist. I look forward
Association exam in 1997. to working closely with
The years it took was tribal members and the
a challenge while raising community.
four children, but you can If you would like to
accomplish many things reserve the Community
when you set your mind to Center or baseball fields,
it. I’ve worked with several please contact me at 360-
other tribes in different 273-5911.

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