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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I would like to say thanks for the To the editor: When Tribal Council started mak After two months of Angela telling good work that was done in my home ing the enhancements to the casino, me, yes we will be delivering wood, many thanks to Ricky Bayya, Pete they should’ve made the highly attrac finally on Jan. 4 I ealled again and she Davis, Robert Smith, and Terry Fisher. told me there was one load left and I I really appreciate what you all did. To the editor: To the editor: Dear Tribal Elders, would have to go and get it myself. And guess what, it was “all water soaked.” So much for the Elders Program. Thanks, all lights on) mandatory and much higher on the list. This is on the list, Thanks again! isn't it? Maxine Rilatos P.S. I'm so glad you're back. Terry Fisher! Blanche Downey tive appearance (just like the postcard/ Does an attractive appearance of the casino mean anything to our Tribal Council? How about the Tribal Coun cil candidates? You need to speak up I would like to say thank you to Tribal Council Elections because it’s time to vote. Frank Simmons and Leith St. Onge for In the meantime, could someone being so thoughtful. Hope you both down at the casino please fix and have nice holidays. turrrrn oooon the liiiiights? Thanks! Kathy (Tiny) Rilatos Respectfully, Woody Muschamp Tribal Chairman Delores Pigsley pre sents the tribe's annual timber revenue cheek to Lincoln County Commissioner Don Lindly. The $30,940.27 check brings the total amount of timber revenue paid to the county to $1,271,591.78. You may vote absentee by mailing in your ballot. If you vote absentee, your ballot must be received by 4 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2006. OR You may vote in person on Feb. 4, 2006, at the Siletz Tribal Community Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To the editor: There can be no assuming that others have our best interest at heart. This does not mean we need to run around looking over our shoulder. If we do not use our money wisely, others will gladly use it unwisely. Complexity is not always the answer. An efficiency expert looks for productiv ity with appropriate checks and balances that have no conflict of interest to restrict the flow. Conflicts of interest muddy the wa ters and often throw up smoke screens. Unfortunately, those who try to be at all places can take on the resemblance like that of a dog running in a circle while chasing its tail. I feel ourTribal Council needs to be well- defined, with balanced responsibilities. I feel our council needs to fill their positions independently, productively while working as team players for a greater cause. I believe we are pulling at odd ends and the old divide and conquer is slow ing us down. We have so much we need to accomplish and we don't have another generation to waste. It is easy to sit back and criticize; this is not my intent. I have great respect for those who put themselves out there on the line. It is my responsibility as a tribal mem ber to add, not distract. If I have issues, conduct myself properly, address these issues where appropriate, follow through, and move on. Voting is a positive step in the right direction. Want a voice, vote. Respectfully, Eva E. Clayton Don’t forget Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14! Siletz News Letters Policy Send letters to: Siletz News, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is published once a month. Our editorial policy encourages input from readers about stories printed in Siletz News and other tribal issues. All letters must include the author's signature, address, and phone number in order to be considered for publication. Siletz News reserves the right to edit any letter for clarity and length, and to refuse publication of any letter or any part of a letter that may contain profane language, libelous statements, personal Siletz News P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 attacks, or unsubstantiated statements. 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