LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
To the editor:
I would like to thank all of the people
who took the time to vote not only for
me, but also for whomever they chose.
Obviously, a lot of the tribal mem
bers felt the same as me that it was time
for change. We can only hope that our new
council members will remember that it
was the vote of the people that put them
in the office that they now hold. And that
this change in council will remind some
of our other council members that it is
the vote of the people that can take you
To the editor:
I’d like to talk about stealing (theft).
My mom gave me a large wood cutting
board, it was about 32" long and 16" wide.
It was made in a shop for her; she gave it
to me.
I let this guy borrow it who lives in
the same apartment complex and now he
refuses to give it back to me. This is steal
ing (theft).
I gave him a rice cooker, blender,
washcloths, clothes, household cleaning
materials, and cash. There were times
when he went to the store for me, I’d give
him cash and he would pay for it with his
food stamps. That way, he had cash for
alcohol/drugs.
I talked to Housing and they told me
they couldn’t do anything to get it back
for me, I talked to Tribal Police and he
couldn't do anything for me. Then I wrote
a letter to the Housing Commissioners
and never heard back from them.
Housing said that there is no policy
regarding theft in tribal housing, so noth
ing can be done.
I forgot about the time this guy was
drinking at my sister’s home. Her son had
some baseball cards that he was collect
ing. When he thought everyone was
asleep, he went into all the bedrooms and
searched their dressers and looked into
their drawers. One of the kids woke up
and watched him search their rooms.
out of the office when you forget that you
are there to do the best for all of our tribal
members, not just a select few.
Look for my name on the ballot next
time because I still feel that we need
younger people to represent our needs on
the council.
Again, thank you to all who took the
time to vote.
Sincerely,
Derek Simmons
When they woke up in the morning,
he was gone and so were her son’s base
ball cards and a pair of new Levi’s pants.
When you’re an alcoholic or drug
addict, you do what you do best, that is
steal. You have to feed these habits, so
how do you feed it? You steal, sell, or
trade for it.
The tribe needs to get rid of General
Assistance. These people should be work
ing, not making a living on it. There’s
nothing wrong with them. If they say they
cannot work, require them to apply for SSI.
GA and food stamps aren’t appreci
ated by some, especially those trading
food for alcohol and drugs, including
pain pills.
Those who trade their and other drugs
are no better than the drug addict. These
people are not suffering any pain. If they
were, they wouldn’t sell or trade their pain
pills or other prescription drugs.
Maybe it’s time to UA people on GA
and TANF. As long as there’s a drug prob
lem, there will always be theft, and the
tribe needs a policy to help those they
steal from.
When you're an alcoholic, drug ad
dict, or gambler these will always come
first, before your children, family, friends,
bills, and needed household items.
Respectfully,
William Stanley Strong
To the editor:
I’ve been to our casino several times
this year when it was real busy and be
lieve me, it gets real, real busy. I've no
ticed lines of people at the main cashier
area that go clear to the gaming tables.
These people were standing in line
because at least half of the cashier cages
are closed. Standing in line has always
been a problem when the place was busy
and has steadily gotten worse since the
casino was enhanced with the purchase
of the hotel. The new upper parking area
and new RV park enhanced it even more.
The tribe never spared a dime when
it came to making these necessary and
much-needed attractions. I was in favor
of all of them. What I'm not in favor of is
pinching dimes together when it comes
to customer service. Customers don't
want to stand in long lines and look at
closed cashier cages; they want to gamble.
When our casino is real busy and
crowds are big, I feel that all cashier cages
To the editor:
I would like to thank everyone who
helped me back in September 2004 with
the burial of our Mother!
Special thanks go out to:
Joella Strong for her caring friendship;
and Loraine Butler, Rene Metcalf. Michelle
Metcalf. Marci, and LaVonne in assist-
ing/guidance with Mom and the sweat.
Robert Kentta, Selene Rilatos, and
Randy Austin for singing and prayers.
The Maintenance crew for all of their
much-appreciated help!
The pallbearers Joshua Eddings,
Andrew Eddings, Mario and Natalio
Reyes, Anthony Thielen, Randy Austin,
and Greg Towner!
All of you ladies at admin for your
support and help. The Tribal Elders for
emotional support. Tribal Council 2004.
Ruby and Shine Rilatos, Mona
Fisher, Joella Strong and family, and
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and change-making stations should be
occupied and open for business. What are
they there for? Anything less would merit
a serious reprimand. If the problem were
to continue? Termination is in order.
Our casino should be absolutely fa
mous for “No Gambler Stands In Line,"
they only stand in line for concerts, food,
and the lounge. The receiving areas for
these places are small and can handle only
so many people, sorry. They just might
chance a buck or two and come back when
the lines thin out.
Bottom line? 1 honestly feel like my
per capita money is being short-changed
and I don’t like it.
I'm going to be a real pest with this
concern, so I’ll be keeping in touch.
Woody Muschamp
P.S. Don’t get me wrong; closed cash
ier cages and change-making stations
are necessary and acceptable when
business is slow and crowds are small.
Tracy Fisher for being my support dur
ing this emotional time.
Thank you and I love you all!
A Hoh
Lil' Annie Eddings
Mom wanted to go on the Run for
the Rogue 2004, but her health prevented
it. As it turned out, we buried mom the
day before and her spirit traveled home
with us!
Just be cuz does deer birds - I kept
my promise!
1 thank everyone for their ever-
needed support during this trip home!
Especially Selene and her family, Bev,
Greg, Kara Towner, Mona, the list is too
long here - I thank each and every one!
I did lose my mother; but I gained many
more! And it showed - I love all of you!
Lil' Annie Eddings
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