Page 2 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - December 2019

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Presents, food and games
brought out big smiles at the
Chehalis Tribe’s Christmas
celebration.

HOLIDAYS selected individuals to be a part of
his bit. Mylo’s friendly humor had
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an hour.
afternoon. In the week leading
up to the gathering, Events After he was done with his
staff decorated the building, comedic act, Mylo emceed the rest
set up tables, shopped for gifts, of the event and even called the
wrapped presents and arranged rounds of bingo. The event ended
entertainment. with Mylo drawing the grand
Native American comedian prize raffle tickets. He created a
Mylo Smith from Sioux Falls, little challenge for each winner.
South Dakota, had a way of Instead of receiving his or her gift
connecting with the audience as in traditional fashion, he made
he told jokes that each generation it entertaining by having each
could relate to. He interacted winner sing a Christmas song
with the crowd and brought up before accepting the gift.

Chehalis tribal elders treated to holiday dinner Cooks
prepared a
Christmas
meal for
Fifty-one elders were given a special They visited throughout the evening. It prime rib, crab legs, oysters, steamed
Christmas dinner on Dec. 17 at the was the perfect opportunity to spend time clams and much more. elders last
Community Center Gathering Room. with family and fellow tribal members The Chehalis Tribal Youth Counsel month.
Elders were given a gift bag and while enjoying an incredible dinner. provided assistance during the event by
candy. Many said it harkened back to The meal delivered plenty of options, handing out dessert, helping during the
when they were kids and took home so those who attended could find raffle drawing and cleaning up when the
treats after Christmas gatherings. something they enjoyed. Cooks prepared event came to an end.