LETTERS TO THE EDITOR/TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS
To the editor:
Hello, it’s good to be writing again. The power of the pen can wield a mighty
blow and one should respect that power.
I try to look at every bend in the road not as a vacant comer, but a curve of
opportunity with limitless possibilities.
Opportunities are around every corner. Opportunities to better self. This
strengthens family, adds to the community, and flows beyond. Watching a flower
grow while lovingly watering it, waiting for its radiant colors is a nurturing thing,
a family thing, and a community thing.
Possibilities are a stone’s throw away. Flat rocks skipped across a pond
create ripples that intrigue, mesmerize. A sense of power. The possibilities, only
the horizons within your mind.
Opportunities, possibilities are like falling stars. The twinkle, a breath away.
We need to reach out, grab a handful, and hang on. If you’re serious enough,
challenged enough, you’re in for a ride.
Eva E. Clayton
To the editor:
I would like to thank everyone who supported me in the election. Although
there were lies spread about me, I had corroborating evidence to prove they were
all false. In spite of the untruthful accusations and personal attacks, you believed
in me, and for that I am truly grateful
I do wish to publicly congratulate Lillie Butler for her successful campaign.
Now, I believe there are two Council members who put the needs of the membership
above their own.
At this point in my life, I’m going to concentrate on some personal issues
that I have put on hold. Because of your encouragement, though, I will continue
to point out any injustice or inequity within our tribe. It is my belief that each and
every tribal member has the right to question Tribal Council actions, even though
my questions have never been answered.
For example, the “editor’s note” in last month’s paper disputed the $2,000,000
spent by Tribal Council, information gained from tribal documents. Nonetheless,
there were no actual figures given, why? And, if the loans were included in the
budgets, how was the additional $1,404,000 paid by the casino in government
fees spent?
If you will recall, Craig Dorsay denied a letter that I had submitted to the
editor. Since then, all I have done is ask questions so that my letters would
be printed.
Other unanswered questions are:
How much did it actually cost (and I estimate approximately $10,000) for five
Tribal Council members to attend the Inaugural Ball, including the table at $2,000;
dinner tickets at $100 each, and hotel rooms at more than $200 a night?
2) Why were the 1998 and 1999 net revenues for health and education of almost
$800,000 moved to an “expendable” account rather than being spent to meet
the needs of our members? Remember that our Contract Health care benefits
were virtually stopped in October; these funds were moved in September
(Resolutions 2000-300 and 2000-301).
3) How much is it costing our tribe to fight the National Indian Gaming
Commission? Are gaming net revenues being used to pay the attorneys? And,
will we ever see the actual comps at issue?
1)
As a tribal member, ask yourself if our tribe has contributed to a better way
of life for you personally, especially since the opening of our casino. I’m sure the
vast majority of you will say no. It doesn’t have to be this way. Contact the Tribal
Council and request that they curtail their spending in favor of increased services
and benefits to the membership.
Sincerely,
Pat Duncan
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March 2001
To the editor:
A special thanks to the quick response team at Chinook Winds Casino. You
were there immediately when needed recently. We are sincerely grateful for your actions.
From the Siletz Tribal Elders
Women’s Transitional Living Center
We need you!
If you are a clean and sober woman
with a sympathetic ear and caring
personality, we need you at our TLC. If
you could spend a night at the facility,
just one night a month, you are a hero.
If you would like to be a volunteer,
please contact Joyce Retherford, TLC
coordinator, at 541-444-8238 or
1-800-600-5599.
Become part of
the solution.
Little Creek
Apartments
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Newport’s finest apartment
community offers a $50 discount on
all two-bedroom apartments to tribal
members and employees of Chinook
Winds Casino and the tribe. We also
have
three-bedroom/two-bath
apartments available. Call Little
Creek Apartments at 541-265-2663 or
stop by 365 NE 36th St., Newport.
USDA Food
Distribution
Siletz Warehouse
Proposals Due
for Royalty
Crowns
The Pow-Wow Committee is
now accepting proposals for the 2001-
2002 royalty crowns. The crowns are
for Miss Siletz, Jr. Miss Siletz, and
Little Miss Siletz. All proposals
must include a proposed design, size,
and cost.
You may submit a proposal for
as many crowns as you would like.
Send your proposal(s) to the
committee by March 30,2001, at the
following address:
Siletz Pow-Wow Committee
P.O. Box 549
Siletz, OR 97380
If you have any questions,
contact
Craig
Whitehead,
pow-wow
coordinator,
at
1-800-922-1399, ext. 230, or
541-444-8230.
Monday, March 12
Tuesday, March 13
Wednesday, March 14
Thursday, March 15
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Salem Warehouse
Monday, March 19
Tuesday, March 20
Wednesday, March 21
3:30 p.m. -
7:30 p.m.
9 a.m. -
7:30 p.m.
9a.m.-5 p.m.
USDA will distribute to clients on
days that are not listed above if you call
in advance. We will not be able to
distribute on some days due to
administrative duties and we will not
be able to distribute after 3 p.m. at the
Siletz warehouse.
Thank you for allowing us to serve
you. You may call us in Siletz at
1-800-922-1399, ext. 279, or
541-444-8279, or at the Salem
warehouse at 503-391-5760.