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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT More information will be forthcom ing about this state celebration. Planning for Oregon’s 150 Celebration As I reported in the September is sue of Siletz News, the state of Oregon is making preparations for celebrating Oregon's I.50"' year since the state was admitted into the Union. The Oregon Tribes are planning for participating in this birthday celebration, which begins Feb. 14, 2009. Each of the five western Oregon Tribes will have an opportunity to tell its own story and history in 12-minute videos that will be shown when the Tribes kick off the 150 * h birthday cel ebration with a major pow-wow at the state fairgrounds on Jan. 31, 2009. All nine Tribes, with Tribal danc ers and drummers, will participate in the pow-wow scheduled to be held in the fairgrounds pavilion. The pow-wow is free to the public and it’s expected that our state legislators, city and county government officials and the governor will be in attendance. Ample free parking near the pavil ion is available and there will be plenty Smoking Ban and Tribal Casinos Delores Pigsley of room for dancers and drummers and anyone who wants to attend. Siletz historians who are involved in putting information together for this event include Frank Simmons, Ed Ben, Bud Lane and myself. CTSI Jobs As most of you know, beginning Jan. I, 2009, a statewide anti-smoking law that was adopted by the state Leg islature in 2007 goes into effect. It pro hibits smoking in all public places, in cluding bingo parlors, taverns, restau rants, bowling alleys and any other public meeting place. Although we believe this ban does not affect Tribal casinos on reservation land, the state police assigned to moni tor Oregon’s Tribal casinos recently issued notice that they intend to enforce non-smoking in our casinos. A meeting of the Oregon Tribal Gaming Alliance that recently took place in Pendleton, Ore., affirmed the Tribes' belief that the smoking ban does not affect Tribal casinos. The Tribes are hopeful that the governor and other state officials will meet with the Tribes and address this important issue. The state of Washington had a simi lar ban on smoking that the state Leg islature adopted a couple of years ago, at which time the governor of Wash ington stated that Tribes were indeed exempt and has stood by that law. The Oregon Tribes currently are researching the implications of the cur rent law and anticipate our casinos will be similarly exempt. General Election Reminder Finally, this is a reminder that the general election is just around the cor ner. Because of the disastrous state of our economy, uncertainty in our inter national relations, present and future military commitments, etc. - like the rest of you, I'm trying to read, watch and digest everything I can about the candidates, their past, their attitudes and positions regarding the vital issues confronting our state and country. The stakes in this election are very high. Each of us must decide, as we mark our ballots in early November: In whose hands will we entrust our country - our future? Nuu-wee-ya’ (our words) CTSI Employment Information Introduction to the Athabaskan Language Visit our website at www.ctsi.nsn.us Position: Location: Salary: Open: Close: Internal Auditor Lincoln City, Oregon $30.62 per hour 9/17/08 Until Filled Note: “Open Until Filled” vacancies may close at any time. The Tribe’s Indian Preference policy will apply. Tribal government will not discriminate in selection because of race, creed, age, sex, color, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, politics, mem bership or non-membership in an em ployee organization. Siletz Siletz Tribal Community Center Oct. 7-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 14-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Salem Salem Area Office Oct. 14-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 19-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Portland Portland Area Office Oct. 13-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 17-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eugene Eugene Area Office Oct. 6-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 3-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come and join other members of your community and Tribe in learn ing to speak one of our ancient languages. For more information, contact Bud Lane at the Siletz Culture Department at 541-444-8320 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1320; or e-mail budl@ctsi.nsn.us. 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. Letters longer than 450 words may be ed ited for length as approved by Tribal Council Resolution #96-142. Siletz News P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 541-444-8291 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1291 Fax: 541-444-2307 E-mail: pias@ctsi.nsn.us Please note: The general man- ager of the Siletz Tribe is the editor- in-chief of Siletz News. 2 CTSI is constantly looking for temporary employees to cover va cancy, vacations, maternity leave, and extend sick leave. If you are re tired, a homemaker, or a student and are looking for temporary work that can last from two weeks to 12 weeks, please submit a temporary application for the temp pool. Open to Tribal members of all ages • Siletz News • Editor-in-Chief: Brenda Bremner Editor: Diane Rodriquez Assistant: Natasha Kavanaugh October 2008 r-------------------------------------------------- Siletz News is free to enrolled I Siletz Tribal members. For all oth- ' ers, a $12 annual subscription fee ’ applies. Please make checks payable to CTSI and mail to Siletz News. | Name:_________________________ 1 Address:_______________________ Deadline for the November is sue is Oct. 10. Submission of articles and photos is encouraged. • Phone: ________________________ Change of address: Tribal mem- • bers - call the Enrollment Department I at 541-444-8258 or 800-922-1399, Member of the Native American Journalists Association ' ext. 1258; all others - call the news- [ paper office.
