Page 1 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - December 2019

The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, ‘People of the Sands’

TRIBAL

CHEHALIS NEWSLETTER

FIND HISTORY, HERITAGE AND RESOURCES AT CHEHALISTRIBE.ORG December 2019

Support for body, soul Elders celebrate inside
Traditional medicine class Treasured members Holiday wreath contest / 4 January birthdays / 7
offers natural remedies of the tribe gather Staff profile / 4 Fight the flu this season / 9
Students of the Month / 10-11
Gerrie Sanders retires / 4
page 8 pages 2, 6 Lucky Eagle fundraiser / 6 Oakville schools news / 12

Chehalis community
makes beautiful

Christmas memories

Happy holidays

Stories by Frazier Myer provided by Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel’s
food and beverage staff. Attendees played
undreds of people attended the multiple rounds of bingo, took photos
community Christmas celebration with Santa and entered a raffle for a
Hon Dec. 15, one of the biggest chance to take home a gift provided by the
events of the year for the Chehalis Tribe. Events Department.
The Community Center gymnasium A lot of preparation went into the
was packed with people ready to enjoy Families and friends celebrate during the
an afternoon of activities. Lunch was See HOLIDAYS, page 2 2019 annual Christmas gathering.

Employee appreciation

Tribal workers enjoy friendly competition at party

The 2019 Chehalis tribal employee Santa, an ugly sweater and best-dressed
Christmas party was filled with festive fun contest, entertainment by guitarist E.
on Dec. 13 at Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel Pruitt Bassist and ACE awards for the
Events Center. months of October and November.
The afternoon included lunch provided Staff members Leah Niccolocci and
The tribal employee holiday party was by the Lucky Eagle food and beverage
bursting with mirth and merriment. department, games of blackjack, secret See PARTY, page 3