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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the editor: Hello Tribal Members: I’d like to say a huge thank you to I would like to take a little time to thank all the Tribal members who sup everyone who voted for me in the 2008 elections. I hit the fl(x>r running, with my ported me in this year's election. Every few days I lake a ride around first set of meetings the very next week. In addition to the Council meetings, 1 Siletz, just to look at all the building have been assigned as the Tribal Coun that is going on in our town. Some of these projects have been cil representative to the Health Com mittee. Northwest Portland Area Indian in the planning stages for many years. I am proud to have been on the coun Health Board. COHO Benefits Commit cil and watched some of the past tee, and alternate for the Oregon Indian Education Association, Oregon Indian counciI’s dreams come true. Education Council, Siletz. Management The Fitness Center: I try to work Incorporated Board, and Government out at least four times a week. Haven't lost any weight yet, but I have lost to Government Safety Cluster. I have submitted my resignation as inches and I feel 100% better. They have started to build the Assistant General Manager, effective much-needed repository building for May 31, or when the job is filled. Tribal Administration advertised the job for the storage of our Tribal collections. It should be finished before pow-wow. If 30 days and is now in the screening you have been up at the culture offices process. I am certain they will find a lately, you know how much we need well-qualified candidate to assume the this building. We are looking forward position, at which time I can focus more to the day when our museum is built clearly on my Council duties. I am thankful for the opportunity that and our collections will be out for all is before me to serve the Tribal mem to enjoy and share. ber-ship in this new capacity. Il will be The USDA building is almost ready sad for me to leave my employment with to move into. 1 took a little tour today. It is huge and is so nice. It is going to the Siletz Tribe. I have been working be a great place to store our food, and here in one capacity or another, off and easy access for the big semi trucks and on, since 1983. I know that I will be working in a different capacity on the for Tribal members. The new gym is huge and it is awe Tribal Council, but 1 hope to put as some. It is good to know that the Siletz. much effort and energy into those re Tribe supports its youth. Hopefully, the sponsibilities as I have during my em ployment. fitness center and the new gym will Again, thank you for electing me help promote healthy and happy adults to Tribal Council. and children. Sincerely, We are looking forward to the fu Tina M. Retasket ture expansion of our health clinic. The housing office expansion is almost finished. This expansion will provide offices for the new Force Ac count, which I am happy to say has been a great success. They do a great job. This summer the units at the Lakeside properly in Lincoln City will become a reality. It has been a busy last three years since I was elected to the Tribal Council. I am looking forward to the next three years. I will try hard to always listen to your concerns and make decisions that are good and fair for all our people. Thank you, Loraine Y. Butler CASINO RESORT To the editor: On behalf of Chinook Winds Casino Resort and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, we want to present the opportunity to participate in our First An nual Oregon Native Market. This event (on May 23-25, 2008) was created to host authentic Native Products and Artisans from across the country with a focus on the Northwest. We are asking for your participation in a number of ways. First, please spread the word amongst your Tribe regarding this terrific and cost-effective opportunity to present their products and creations. We are offer ing booth space for only $25 per 10X10 space for the weekend. In addition, Chinook Winds Casino Resort will be hosting a Native show starring the incred ibly talented Robert Mirabal in celebration of Oregon Indian Week. The second opportunity to participate is as an attendee. Even if you are not exhibiting, we want you to celebrate with us over the weekend. Please come and support your fellow Tibal artists and craftsman and spread the word! Last but not least, please assist us in making contact with those whom you think would make a great fit for this event. While we are very active in contact ing Tribal Vendors, we know there are more out there that we don’t know about. Thank you for your time in reading this letter as we look forward to speak ing with you in person. Hope to see you where "It’s Better at the Beach.” Best Wishes, Revelle Lewis Candi LaBonte Group Sales Coordinator Marketing Coordinator 541-996-3297 541-996-5738 Revellel@chinookwindsgaming.com candil@chinookwindsgaming.com Dear Valued Partner: 1 am writing to let you know that, effective May 30, 2008, the Oregon Depart ment of Human Services is implementing a tobacco-free campus policy at approxi mately 50 worksites. The policy will apply to all employees, clients, and visitors at those locations. As a valued DHS partner, we want to let you know about this change well in advance and request your assistance in making this an easy transition. The new policy initially will prohibit the use of all tobacco products in any DHS building and surrounding campus wholly owned or leased by DHS. As we renew leases al other locations, the policy will be extended to those sites as well. Eventually all DHS campuses will be tobacco-free. We hope you share our enthusiasm about this change. Through it we are creating healthier environments for ourselves and our visitors, and are serving as examples of the healthy behaviors we encourage in others. We also are work ing with other state agencies as they consider adopting similar policies. We have worked diligently to ensure the success of this policy. Most of our recent efforts have been focused on preparing employees by educating them about the policy and launching a quit campaign. However, we want to make certain that people working with DHS also are prepared for the policy change. We have cessation resources. We encourage you to make use of this information and to share it with others. To access these resources, go to www.dhs.state.or.us/tobfree. Thank you for your support as DHS takes a big step toward a healthier DHS and a healthier Oregon. Sincerely, Bruce Goldberg, M.D. Director (---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 read ers about stories printed in Siletz News and other tribal issues. All letters must include the author’s signature, address, and phone num ber 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 attacks, or unsubstantiated statements. Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Published letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Siletz News, Tribal employ ees, or Tribal Council. Please type or write legibly. 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