Page 8 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - February 2020

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SALUTATORIAN to yourself.
From page 1 The class is working on a
senior portfolio and slideshow
with as he spent his entire K-12 right now. These are separate NEW TRIBAL COURT FILING FEE SCHEDULE
schooling in Oakville School projects, but they highlight
District. what each student accomplished
Cameron is the son of Melanie throughout their senior year and Fees the Chehalis Tribal Court will charge starting April 1:
Hjelm-Snell and Eli Snell. He is the years prior to that.
the oldest of four brothers, who He’s had many memories TYPE OF PETITION FILING FEE
are ages 14, 10 and 8. during his time at Oakville. His Adoption $0
Cameron says that in his time favorites are joking around and
at Oakville, he hasn’t noticed laughing with his friends. Child custody/parenting plan – uncontested $50
much change up until high This year, as part of current
school. Now, the school boasts world problems class, Cameron Child custody/parenting plan – contested $150
some upgrades and is becoming and his classmates attended an
more modernized. actual court case to get an in- Child support without dissolution $50
One thing he does enjoy is depth look into what it’s actually
that the school implemented like inside a courtroom. Court bar admission $150
guitar classes. He enjoys “It’s not like on TV, it’s a lot
learning how to play and slower there,” Cameron said. Court bar exam $50
practices with an acoustic and After the case was over, the
an electric. He takes the class judge selected Cameron to put Annual bar dues $100
with his friend Nate Boyd. on his robe.
Although he’s about to “It was pretty cool” to be Dependency (YINC) $0
graduate, he plans to continue selected, he said.
learning guitar skills after high Cameron plans to attend a Dissolution – uncontested $100
school. community college or smaller
He finished his math Dissolution – contested $150
requirements early and was local college. He eventually
wants to look into universities
assigned to work as an office or start his professional career Elder protection petition $0
assistant for the school during
part of the day. He said he enjoys afterward. General civil, including probate $100
the challenge because it’s a break He is considering starting
from school work and nice to not out close to home at Centralia Third party (non-parent) child custody petition, $50
have to worry about it like other College and has applied for a guardianship petition, adult or juvenile
classes. salutatorian scholarship with the
Cameron thinks there are college. Harassment/protection order $0
many skill sets that led to his One day, Cameron hopes
success in the classroom, such as to come back and help out the Name change $50
a strong listening ability. Chehalis Tribe in whatever
“Being able to pay attention to way he can. His advice to other Paternity $50
instructions is pretty important,” Native American students who
he said. might be struggling in school is Restraining/protection order $0
The one skill he accredits a to “push on through.”
lot of his success to is “personal Being the first born in his Unlawful detainer $100
reflection skills.” He described family is what motivates him to
it as an ability to reflect on what be successful.
you are working on or what you “I try to set a good example
have worked on and to apply it for my brothers,” Cameron said.

Spring Detox Class

5:30-7 P.M. MARCH 27

YOUTH PREVENTION PROGRAM IN THE GATHERING ROOM
INFORMATION NIGHT
Spring is here! Herbalist
MARCH 26, GATHERING ROOM Winter Strong will share

5-5:30 p.m. LIGHT MEAL PROVIDED the benefits that plants
5:30-6:30 p.m. PROGRAM INFORMATION can have on our minds
Learn about the what the program offers to the and bodies. A spring
youth and community. Monthly substance-free detox will allow for mental
family fun nights and prevention classes in the clarity and physical clarity.
Youth Center. Youth Council involvement.
CONTACT: Caytee Cline at 360-709-1818