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Confederated 1'ribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon
Vol. 32, No. 7 .July 2004
Purchase of Shilo Inn is Final
Chinook Winds Casino Resort Becomes a Reality
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. - The Con
federated Tribes of Siletz Indians of
Oregon and Chinook Winds Casino &
Convention Center recently announced
the purchase of the Shilo Inn Lincoln
City Oceanfront Resort located adjacent
to the casino.
The new addition to Chinook Winds
became effective June 1. To reflect the
transformation, the casino, convention
center, and hotel now is known as
Chinook Winds Casino Resort.
Delores Pigsley, Siletz Tribal chair
man, welcomed the new Chinook Winds
Casino Resort name along with the hotel,
pointing out that both changes aim toward
the goals of the tribe and the casino.
“As the area’s largest employer, the
casino and tribe support the develop
ment of a premier resort that attracts and
invites tourists from around the region,
as well as the country, to the fun,
excitement of Chinook Winds and
beauty of the Central Oregon Coast.
The purchase of the hotel also helps to
ensure the economic diversity of the
Siletz Tribe, benefiting our self
sufficient longevity,” she said.
The progress of Chinook Winds
Casino Resort includes Lincoln City
residents as well.
“All the employees of the hotel are
welcome as members of the Chinook
Winds staff. I encourage each of them
to explore the benefits of working with
The old Shilo Inn becomes ...
us. We look forward to including them
as part of the team,” added Delores.
Looking toward Chinook Winds’
future, General Manager Jim Kikumoto
talked about what’s to come.
“The addition of the hotel to
Chinook Winds is creating a great deal
of excitement. Along with the name
change, the purchase positions us to
accomplish our vision of a true resort
destination by allowing us to provide
... the new Chinook Winds Casino Resort.
the amenities desired by our guests
without increasing the amount of hotel
rooms in Lincoln City.”
The growth of the property
Siletz New s
Confederated Tribes of
Siletz Indians of Oregon
P.O. Box 549
Siletz, OR 97380-0549
increases the number of employees as
well. “Myself, the department directors,
See Resort on page 22.
Delores Pigsley,
Tribal Chairman
Brenda Bremner.
General Manager
and Editor-in-Chief
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