Page 3 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - October - November 2019

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Elders feast, visit during Thansgiving dinner

By Fred Shortman Elders spending time with their families
Program on Thanksgiving.
Chehalis tribal elders gathered Cook Ricardo
in the Community Center on Nov. Charles “This was a very nice evening.
26 to enjoy the annual Elders helped create I really enjoyed sharing a meal
Thanksgiving Dinner. a delicious together and visiting with my
Each year, the special day meal for family,” said Jerrie Simmons.
provides a time to be grateful for Chehalis “This evening is a special memory
blessings and a reminder of the elders at for me. It is great opportunity
bounty of treasures in our daily the 2018 to spend an evening with my
life. It also is a chance to give celebration. family and many cousins. I
thanks for our wonderful family hope everyone has a happy
and friends. Thanksgiving.”
The aroma of delicious food with a selection of pies. It was a Many elders did not leave after After the dinner, Virginia
greeted visitors to the annual mouthwatering treat created by they finished eating. They stayed Canales, Chairwoman of the
feast. Tables were set up with the talented cooks for elders and to visit and enjoy each other’s Elders’ committee, updated
the main course of turkey and their guests to be shared together. company. the elders on upcoming events
ham with all of the fixings and Chehalis Tribal Elder Nadine Smiles and laughter filled the in December. She encouraged
traditional foods. Burnett gave a blessing at the room as elders talked about how everyone to participate and to
The dessert table was filled celebration. they were looking forward to have a happy holiday season!

Wishing all
tribal members

and employees
a very

The Oakville High School boys basketball team travels to face Wishkaw next on Jan. 7.
&

OAKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 2019-2020

Date Boys Time Girls Time Opponent Home/Away

1/7 Tuesday 7 p.m. 5:45 p.m. Wishkaw Away

1/10 Friday 7 p.m. 5:45 p.m. Mary M. Knight Home

1/14 Tuesday 7 p.m. 5:45 p.m. North River Home

1/17 Friday 5:45 p.m. 7 p.m. Lake Quinault Away

1/21 Tuesday 5:45 p.m. 7 p.m. Taholah Home

1/24 Friday 5:45 p.m. 7 p.m. Wishkah Home

1/28 Tuesday 5:45 p.m. 7 p.m. Mary M. Knight Away

1/31 Friday 5:45 p.m. 7 p.m. North River Away
From the
2/4 Tuesday 5:45 p.m. 7 p.m. Three Rivers Christian Home Chehalis Tribe