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It’s Happening at Chinook Winds ... Eisenbarth Named Special Events Manager Les Eisenbarth, a five-year casino veteran, was originally hired as a member of the Player’s Club Department, later transferring to Guest Services, where he was promoted to a department supervisor in early 1999. Les has a diversified background. After earning a bachelor of science degree in petroleum engineering from the New Mexico School of Mines, he spent three years in the military. Following his discharge, he put his practical education to use by working for 16 years as an engineer for various oil companies in West Texas, Southern California, and Saudi Arabia. In 1985, the Idaho native moved to Oregon and spent the next 11 years as a co-owner of Dockside Distributors and later as owner/operator of Air Affaire, a retail party goods store in Newport. Les and his wife, Vangie, have two children - a daughter, Kristen, living in Casino Helps Local Police Oscar Escalante Les Eisenbarth Vancouver with her family, and a son, Kevin, a sophomore at Newport High School. Regarding his new position, he commented, “I’mextremely pleased to be part of an outstanding Marketing Department and look forward to being a member of such an aggressive and dedicated team. Hopefully, my organizational skills will be a valuable asset in continuing with a long history of successful events and promotions at Chinook Winds.’’ New Structure for Play Palace Sales Staff Assist Food Drive The Play Palace (child care) will be closed July 9 through July 20 for the installation of our new play structure! We will set up a temporary facility in the Tututni convention room. Nintendo, videos, and crafts for kids will be available. A four-hour visit will cost $3.95 and one additional hour will cost $1.95 per child. Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 10a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Food will be limited to drinks, chips, fruit roll-ups, and a few other snack items. Meals can be brought in during this time only for the children. Age requirements remain the same: 3 to 11 and fully potty-trained. Hours can vary, so please call 1 -888-CHINOOK, ext. 5790, for additional information and hours. Employees of Chinook Winds, please call for information on your child care benefits. The Games Galore Arcade will remain open and summer hours will be in effect. Sales Department staff members took part in the Community Days Canned Food Drive in April, held at Kenny’s IGA. The canned goods collected and money raised went directly to Lincoln County Food Share. This year’s food drive was the most successful yet, collecting 2,900 pounds of food and $2,650 in cash. 22 □ Siletz News □ by Teresa Simmons Ju.ly.20()1 L to r: Martin Wheeler, Temple Minger and son Chandler, and Angel Crozier and son Daniel help with the food drive Richards Joins Health District Board Tribal member Sar Richards has been appointed to the North Lincoln Heath District Board of Com missioners. A recent press release from the NLHD states the following: “Sar Richards will replace Steve Archer, who resigned effective July 31. The board will be able to put Sar’s strong financial experience to work, along with his perspective on and interest in community health needs. Sar, his wife, and three children have lived in Lincoln City for almost four-years and he is a lifelong Oregonian. Mr. Richards is the slot’s director at Chinook Winds Casino. His past experience has included positions with an international shipper as a self- employed interpreter and as the vice- chairman of the Siletz Tribal Gaming Commission. He has also served with Army Intelligence. In his letter of application, he stated that he ‘would like this opportunity to help contribute to the betterment of the area.’” Lincoln City police officers will be more visible this summer as they take to the streets on two new mountain bikes. The specially equipped Schwinn bicycles were purchased with the help of a $2,000 donation from Chinook Winds. The bikes are outfitted with lights, saddle packs, front fenders, and tires for on- and off-road use and are clearly marked for police use. Officer Oscar Escalante (shown with the bikes) commented, “Officers on bicycles have an advantage in heavy traffic. You can respond faster and you can also take short-cuts and use trails.’’ He went on to say, “Police on bicycle patrol are also more approachable, which contributes to public safety and relations.’’ Sar Richards Buffet Changes Get those tastebuds ready for a new sensation in the buffet. From Tuesday through Saturday, you can set your senses to a specific theme. Featured offerings include: Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday/Monday Pacific Rim Mexican Italian Seafood Western Barbecue Chef’s Choice
