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OR.COLL. E 78 .06 S523 V. 32 no. 1 January 2004 I Rodeo rider attends WOU, page I 12; Miss Siletz competes at I I NCAI, page 14 | Employee awards, page 6; computer distribution information, page 9 Exercise challenge 2004, page 18; dental health resolutions, page 19 S iletz Elvis, Lou Rawls, and wood carvers, page 20; Aaron Tippin, brides, and comedy, page 21 N ews Vol. 32, No. 1 Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon January 2004 Gubuan Named Employee of the Year Gregg Gubuan, finance officer for the tribe, was named the 2003 Employee of the Year at the winter all staff meeting in December. Gregg has worked for Brenda Bremner and Gregg Gubuan the tribe for more than four years. He was nominated by Sharon Edenfield, administrative manager, who wrote: Gregg was the primary person responsible for the $3 million savings on the refinancing of Chinook Winds. Gregg is utilized in all areas of the tribe and we rely on his expertise, which has financially benefited the tribe. Gregg was also innovative in refinancing various tribal properties and saving the tribe a lot of money. Gregg is a hard-working individual and is admired for his strength and ability to handle tough situations. Several other employees also received awards, which are listed on page 6. Congratulations to all of you! A Call for Volunteers Your help is needed to assist with setting up and preparing for potlucks following funerals. If you’re willing to help in one of the following areas, please contact Chuvonne Metcalf at 541 -444-8212 or 1-800-922-1399, ext. 212. 1. Setting up tables and chairs prior to potluck 2. 3. 4. Preparing and setting out food in buffet style Cleaning up the kitchen Providing prepared dishes and delivering to the tribal center Your assistance would greatly be appreciated. A call list will be created and volunteers contacted to provide food or volunteer on the day of the funeral. What’s Inside Letters to the Editor Chairman’s Report Vice Chairman’s Report Tribal Program News Tribal Member News ____________ - 2 3 5 6 12 ------ U-4——1--------------- 4—4--------------- • Notices Tribal Council Timesheets Siletz Clinic Chinook Winds Passages 15 16 18 20 23 The Cheerleading Squad for Siletz Valley School Eight Tribal Members Join Warriors and Cheer Squad Tribal members Kent Kaiser, Mark Tom, James Nelson, and Jeremy Sweet join teammates Nick Kowtko, Levi Bolt, Mark Smith, Tommy Potter, Nick Borton, Josh Atkins, Kyle Clark, and Keegan Gray as together they form the Siletz Valley School 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team Warriors. Kenny Paul is the coach. Siletz News Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 The girls Cheerleading Squad has 11 members in its first year. Four tribal members have joined in the school spirit, including Julia Austin, RaeLoni Belgarde, Shawna Baker, and Jennifer Easter. Trinity Bernhardt, Jessica Guillen, Tabetha Little, Heather See Warriors on page 10. Delores Pigsley, Tribal Chairman Brenda Bremner, General Manager and Editor-in-Chief University of Oregon Library Received on: 01-05-04 Siletz news PRESORTED FIRST CLASS U.S. POSTAGE PAID SILETZ. OR PERMIT NO. 2
