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!
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