Page 12 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - March - April 2020

CHEHALIS TRIBAL NEWSLETTER

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

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DIY for young kids

Try these free, fun ways to (learn how to make your
keep your little ones entertained own paint courtesy of Babble
while sheltering at home: Dabble Do – search for “3 easy
n Create a class: Line up homemade paints” on YouTube)
favorite stuffies or toys and have to make a masterpiece. Draw a
your child teach them a weather tree for your child and let him
lesson, read a favorite book, or her create leaves.
offer a drawing lesson or come n Life skills for free: The
up with a story using different next few weeks will be a great
voices for their friends. time to teach kids how to bake
n Neighborhood bingo: a cherished recipe, learn how
Create a sheet that your to count money, tell time,
child can check off while you wash a car or plant fruits and
take a walk together (ideas: vegetables and help weed and
lawnmower, stop sign, dog, water throughout the season.
flag, bicycle, purple flowers, n Outside chalk: Draw a
black truck, white fence, cool maze to follow, bring the
boulder, manhole cover, raised solar system to life or make a
garden bed, stepping stones, picture with kind words for
hose, daisies, welcome sign). your neighbors.
Game bags were handed out to Chehalis families to give parents and Don’t forget the free space in n Come up with a silly
children a fun way to connect and stay busy at home. the middle! song: Parents can write down
n Art: All you really need the lyrics while kids come up
is a thumb or finger and paint with dance moves.
YOUTH
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distributed game kits to families
on the Chehalis Reservation. Each USDA FOOD PROGRAM
bag included a board game, card
game, crayons and a coloring 9:45 A.M.-1:30 P.M. MAY 13 CHEHALIS
sheet. I hope that you all have fun
with them. TRIBAL COMMUNITY CENTER
Stay safe, stay home. I miss
everyone and coming to work each South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency’s program
day and serving the community. I offers an assortment of food to fill your freezer,
look forward to seeing you all when refrigerator and cupboards. SIGN UP: Call Debra
we get back to our normal routines. Shortman at 360-709-1689 or 360-438-4216

Sincerely,
Caytee Cline, Behavioral Health