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It’s Happening at Chinook Winds ... by Teresa Simmons Viles, Darcy Join Management Team Siletz Tribal members Tim Viles and Brad Darcy have joined the Chinook Winds management team. Tim returns as the chief financial officer and Brad is now the compliance officer. Prior to joining the casino, Tim worked in the municipal, non-profit, private, and Indian casino sectors as a financial services manager, controller, CFO, and tribal gaming monitor. Tim graduated from Eastern Oregon University in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in business/ economics and has obtained certification as a CMA/CFM. Brad was an original member of the tribe’s Gaming Commission, estab lished in April 1995. He became Tim Viles chairman of the commission in August 1997. Prior to that, Brad worked in positions that varied from a surveyor and firefighter for the Bureau of Land Management to a legislative assistant for the Oregon House of Representatives. Brad graduated of Oregon State University with a degree in political science. He and his wife, Kim, have two daughters, Nicole, 3, and Sarah, two months. iviMnun Sun Mon 1 p.m. All U Can 1 p.m. Matinee Play 5:30 p.m. Evening Tue 11 1 p.m. All U Can 1 p.m. Matinee Play 5:30 p.m. Evening 5 1 p.m. Matinee 12 1 p.m. Matinee Double Points Tuesday 18 1 p.m. All U Can 1 p.m. Matinee Play 5:30 p.m. Evening Happy St. Patty’s Day 24 1 p.m. Special Session 25 1 p.m. Matinee 19 1 p.m. Matinee Double Points Tuesday 26 1 p.m. Matinee 31 1:30 p.m. All U Can Play 5:30 p.m. Evening -?? ' Fourth Quarter 2001 Superstar Chris Corlies of the Child Care/Arcade was selected as Chinook Winds Casino’s Superstar for the fourth quarter of 2001. Tribal elders, members of the Gaming Board of Directors, the Siletz Gaming Regulatory Commission, Chinook Winds directors, and several members of the casino staff were present at the Superstar ceremony on Jan. 24. In recognition of his achievement, Corlies was presented with a check for $1,000 and a marble tile Player of the Month Wed Thu World Bine o Blackout: S tarts 3/1/02 Play Bingo f Jr your chance to win a trip to Las Vega I, Nev. Stay at he Venetian, Play E ingo for $2.5 r million! Double Points Tuesday 17 Chris Corl ies ____ L ____ Bing< ) Hot Line 1- BOB-unmoo Kor Ml -55 ' -8135 March 24 @ 1 p.m. Passpo rt to Fun Bingo Special - $30 Buy-in Regulars [Pay $500 Blackouts Pay $1,199 3 4 10 Brad Darcy Double Points Tuesday • D;/MOTh 2002 6 Free Square 5:30 p.m. 1 p.m. Matinee 5:30 p.m. Evening Redemption Wednesday 13 1 p.m. Matinee 5:30 p.m. Evening Redemption Wednesday 20 1 p.m. Matinee 5:30 p.m. Evening Redemption Wednesday 27 Free Square 1 p.m. 1 p.m. Matinee 5:30 p.m. Evening Redemption Wednesday 7 1 p.m. Matinee Sat Fri 1 2 1 p.m. Matinee 1 p.m. Matinee 5:30 p.m. Super 8 9 1 p.m. Matinee 1 p.m. Matinee 5:30 p.m. Super Redemption Thursday 14 1 p.m. Matinee Redemption Thursday 21 1 p.m. Matinee 15 Closed 16 1 p.m. Matinee 5:30 p.m. Super Don Ho Concert 22 1 p.m. Matinee 23 1 p.m. Matinee 5:30 p.m. Super Redemption Thursday ... 28 1 p.m. Matinee Redemption Thursday 29 ““30 1 p.m. Matinee 1 p.m. Matinee 5:30 p.m. Super 2002 that will be displayed at the front of the casino. Corlies received five separate nominations from co-workers. Some of their comments were “ ... (he) always has a smile on his face and his customer service is impeccable;” “ ... (he) is a person that gets along with everyone and is willing to go the extra mile; ” ”... (he) shows a lot of patience and consideration to all employees and customers; ” “ ... (he has) a very positive attitude toward everything and everyone. ” Both casino staff and casino guests can submit Superstar nominations. With more than 700 employees and only four of these awards given each year, it’s a real honor to be chosen as the Superstar. Others nominated for outstanding service were Dorothy Komakhuk, Winner’s Circle; Dave Belden, Bingo; Gaspar Pedro, Food & Beverage; Maria Watts, Food & Beverage; Mary Kirby, Child Care/Arcade; Patty Whitney, Bingo; Misako Koloen, Facilities; Ben McQuerry, Slots; Melissa Rupprecht, Marketing; Georgia Kulju, Facilities; Barbara Young, Slots; Rich Watkins, Security; Rob Hamrick, Facilities; Teresa Griffiths, Slots; Debbie Davis, Guest Services; Teri Tomlinson, Bingo; Tod Oliphant, Slots; Pat Nash, Security; and Susan Lagro, Slots.
