Page 3 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - January, 2019

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End of the Trail 4 team members await customers to the new business on Jan. 21. The gas station offers a variety of goods for travelers.

BUSINESS

From page 1
PROMOTIONS FOR
to visit adds to the tribe’s bright
future. He acknowledged and TRIBAL MEMBERS
shared about previous tribal n Dutch Bros. gift cards
leaders that essentially laid the n (2) Great Wolf Lodge
foundation for the Chehalis Tribe n (5) tanks of gas
to build on today.
The Chairman half jokingly n $100 Fred Meyer card
spoke about how an event of n $50 Fred Meyer card
this magnitude might not have n $20 Shell gift cards
even been possible if it wasn’t n Chinese/Japanese
for Dan “Bones” Gleason and his restaurant (free meal)
entrepreneurial spirit that began
with selling coffee and gum to
people on the reservation. Chinatown Café inside EOT 4. He
Honoring elders said he is excited to introduce and
serve asian food in Grand Mound.
The tribe continued to
recognize its elders in many ways Planning and development
at the grand opening. Helen Above: Chehalis Although the area is not fully
Sanders filled up her tank as a Tribal Elder Helen constructed yet, tribal leaders
complimentary gift for being Sanders smiles after highlighted the endeavors they
the oldest tribal member driver. filling up with a free undertook prior to the grand
And the oldest male elder, Mel tank of fuel. opening. Burnett said that as
Youckton, was asked to do the with any major project, years
honorary ribbon cutting along Left: EOT 4 store of planning went into this new
manager Manny
with two of the tribal youth. Medina addresses venture.
Youckton said it surprised him the crowd after “There’s a lot that goes on
to be asked to cut the ribbon, yet “it officially receiving before the ribbon cutting,” Burnett
seems only fitting.” He said he was the right to open explained.
asked to cut the ribbon at Lucky the business to the He said that even reaching the
Eagle Casino’s opening ceremony public. groundbreaking stage of building
more than two decades ago. took a long process of cleaning
He highlighted the progression a certificate of occupancy that Along with the fully operational up the site so it’s operational and
of the Chehalis Tribe and how he grants the right to officially open convenient store and automotive officially occupying the area the
enjoys seeing how Chehalis Tribal business to the public. fuel station, the tribe partnered tribe conducts business on as tribal
Enterprises is providing jobs to so David Burnett, who also with an asian food chain that trust land, which is important for
many Native Americans. is the CEO of Chehalis Tribal serves Chinese and Japanese fuel and tobacco taxes.
Burnett accredits David
Convenience is key Enterprises, said the venture will meals cooked on site. The asian Youckton for all the work that he
be a one-stop shop for locals and
restaurant was ready for the grand
The Chehalis Tribe’s Planning tourists alike to get fuel, tobacco, opening and served free meals as has done in heading this project.
Department presented EOT 4 coffee and a hot meal at any time part of special promotions. He kept everything orderly and on
Manager Manny Medina with of the day. Jae Chung owns Sushi Kyo and track.