Page 7 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - April, 2019

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EASTER EGGS

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types of toys and candy.
Children were turned loose
on the hunt based on age groups. Youth scramble in search of eggs at the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Those who found numbers in their golden
Ages 0-3 made the first dash eggs went home with baskets packed with treats and toys.
at the eggs and were quickly
followed up by the next
age group. When older
kids were allowed
to join the race, a
majority of them
sprinted in pursuit of
the golden eggs.
Medina explained that
he played a little trickery on the
youth this year. Instead of having
all of the golden eggs designated
as winners, only eight of them
had tickets inside. At the end
of the hunt, the children took a
moment to catch their breath as
they examined the eggs.
Everyone had
the chance to take
a photo with the
Easter Bunny and
received chocolate
and a stuffed
animal.

Practice pays off for championship game

Kids work hard to Fau Boyd and Talisa Baker teams had in Nisqually. They
learn fundamentals assisted children during the earned third place in the 10U
division. The 12U team won the
tournament. Youth competed in
three different age brackets: 7U, championship for their division. SPECIAL AWARDS
By Fred Shortman
10U and 12U. “All the children did a great job 7U: All-star Tyson Canales-
The Chehalis Tribal Youth They practiced three times in the basketball tournament,” Youckton, Taryn Baker
Basketball Program took youth throughout the week at the Coach Jack said. “I would like to 10U: Tyson Canales-Youckton,
to compete in the Nisqually Community Center. Coaches thank the coaches and parents Nena Filitaula and Uilani
for all their support.”
continue working on basketball
Basketball Tournament from fundamentals and defense. They He also thanked the players Siufanua
April 12-14. It was a fun make it fun while ensuring youth and showed his appreciation for 12U: All-stars Eddie Klatush
weekend filled with family time learn fundamental basketball. their hard work, hustle and for and Jasmine Ramirez; MVP
and of course basketball. Practice is starting to pay off never giving up on themselves. Courtney Price
Coaches George “Geo” Jack, with improved skills. This was It was a well-deserved win for
Ricki Sutterlict, Bobby Jones, clear with the recent success the everyone involved!