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.
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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