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

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Teach kids how to business ventures annual golf fundraiser
help in the kitchen / 10
Meet new dentist / 12 page 7 page 4-5

Mary Secena and Harry Pickernell
Sr. wrap Denise Ross in a beautiful
blanket at her surprise party.
Health

director

Elders unite retires

Tribe shares lasting
gratitude for Denise
An impressive number of elders took part in the annual
luncheon at Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel’s Events Center. Ross’ job well done

Luncheon delivers biggest and best gathering to date By Bobbie Bush
The Chehalis Tribal Wellness
By Bobbie Bush Center’s lobby was full of more
than 50 people who gathered to
n a clear and cold morning, 560 wish former Wellness Director
people gathered at Lucky Eagle Denise Ross well as she charts a
OCasino & Hotel’s Events Center to new path in her life. Those who
participate in the Confederated Tribes of gathered on April 25 wanted
the Chehalis Reservation’s 2024 Elders to pay their respects and give
Luncheon. Tribal elders from many Indian praise for her 10 years of
Nations traveled to the event on April 18. excellent service and leadership.
Chehalis elders prepared 500 bags of Denise did not expect the
goodies the day before in anticipation lobby to be full of people.
of the invited guests’ arrival. The Events She was moved, as was the
Center was set up for a banquet-style lunch. audience. Comments from staff
Wayne Barr offered an opening prayer. The were peppered with teary eyes
veterans color guard performed the posting of gratitude for the support
of the colors. Rodney Youckton made a few INSIDE Denise has provided to the
announcements regarding the agenda and Chehalis Tribe through the
flow of events for the day, then Business Find more years.
Committee Tribal Chairman Dustin Klatush photos from General Manager Liu
welcomed guests. the Elders Long addressed Denise and
Outside of the main entrance to the Luncheon the group: “Today marks the
casino, Chehalis people worked together to PAGES 2-3 moment we come together
prepare the fish on a stick salmon specialty. to celebrate the career of our
Clinic Director Denise. For
See LUNCHEON / page 2
See RETIRES / page 12