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CHEHALIS TRIBAL NEWSLETTER

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of the Chehalis Reservation, Frazier Myer, Fred Shortman,
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be considered for publication VISION STATEMENT Jessie Goddard: The Chehalis Tribal
in the newsletter (materials are To be a thriving, self- Vice Chairman Newsletter is a
subject to editing). Contributing sufficient, sovereign Sheilah Bray: Treasurer publication of the
writers, artists and photographers people, honoring our David Burnett: Secretary Confederated Tribes
include Chehalis tribal community past and serving current Leroy Boyd Sr.: of the Chehalis
members and staff. and future generations. Fifth Council Member Reservation

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Chehalis Tribal Head Start 2019 Practice a

safe Fourth

Fireworks are an exciting
and fun way to celebrate our
nation’s freedom, but they can
be harmful or even deadly if not
used properly. Fireworks can
cause burns, contusions and
lacerations and foreign objects
can enter the eye. If someone
you know is hurt or injured, call
911 immediately.
Follow these fireworks tips:
n Use fireworks outdoors
only on flat, well-cleared areas.
n Always have water or a
bucket of water on hand.
n Never use homemade
fireworks or illegal explosives.
They can hurt or kill you!
n Kids should never play
with fireworks, especially
Top row (all rows from left): Teacher Nicole Postlewait, Rodney Davis, Frankie Boyd, Leon House Jr., Sophia firecrackers and rockets.
Zertuche, Loi Siufanua-Boyd, Ivan Tinoco, Ranezmay Goble and Teacher Alisha Hosford. Middle row: Teacher n Remember that alcohol
Mireya Arellano, Elijah Palmer, Cael Youckton, Allistair Youckton, Cyllus Leal-Youckton, Alayna Jespersen, and fireworks do not mix.
Collin Dixon and Director Mary DuPuis. Bottom row: Joslyn Humble, Aurora Carter, Kyra Arevalo, Ilias Charles, n Steer clear of others.
Autumn Fry, Benz Whitlock, Christian Mendez-Castro and Isable Sanchez. Absent: Marcus Youckton, Mia Fireworks have been known
Servellon-Jespersen and Teacher Gisa Goldston. to backfire and shoot off in the
wrong direction.
n Never throw or point
FIREWORKS LOANS Apply by fireworks at someone.
n Never relight a “dud”
June 15! firework. Wait several minutes
REQUIREMENTS and soak it in a bucket of water.
Stand owners only Land lease verification CONTACT n Keep sparklers outside
Diana Pickernell,
Permit application paid 360-709-1631 and away from your face,
New applicants: CTLF program orientation, Raven John, clothing and hair. Sparklers
financial education mandatory, online loan 360-709-1643 can reach 1,800 degrees F – hot
application, three months income verification, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. enough to melt gold!
n Obey local laws. If they
show tribal and state ID with current address Monday-Friday are not legal where you live, do
not use them.