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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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To the editor:
1 want to thank all of you who contrib
uted and supported me on my trip to the
Duals Middle School National Wrestling
Tournament for Team Oregon in Danville,
Ill., on March 24-30. My experience there
was priceless! Tough competition! And 1
am thankful to have your support. To all
of you who supported me:
To the editor:
1 am writing because 1 am sure there
will be letters about “what the Tribal
Join us at Chinook Winds on May 17 for an extraordinary evening of fine vintages 1
Council is doing to Lisa Brown” and I just
paired with a six-course meal skillfully prepared and presented by Chinook Winds !
want to remind Tribal members that the
Executive Chef Stuart A. Wright.
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reason for the pending decision to expel
Every course will be paired with wine from Dobbes Family Estates. A place at •
Lisa isn t something that current council
the table costs just $75 and seats are limited to the first 40 guests.
members set out to do, it is the direct re
The dinner will be served in the Molalla and Sixes rooms of the convention center !
sult of Lisa Brown’s own actions.
and doors will open at 4:30 p.m. The dining presentations begin at 5 p.m.
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Siletz Tribal Council
Guestswill enjoy a six-course meal including hors d'oeuvres, amuse bouche, soup 1
Life is about choices and my parents,
S.T.Y.L.E. Committee
salad, entree and dessert. This is a dinner you won’t want to miss.
Nancy (Butler) Simmons and Frank Sim
Youth Education JOM and EPR Funds
mons, raised me and my sisters with the
Coach Phil Moran
understanding that for every choice we
Natasha and Braxton “Doogs” Kavanaugh
Bud and Cheryl Lane
make, there is always a consequence —
Chinook Winds will celebrate its 14,h anniversary all week long from June 15-20
some consequences may turn out well
Daily drawings for $1,400 will take place at 6 p.m. Plus, we’ll pick a winner Grandma and Pops (Bill and Jan Walker)
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and some may turn out badly. No matter
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and $20 cash.
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what the results, we were taught that we
Dad
Don’t miss tasty treats to help the celebration. Cake will be served in the casino
are responsible for our choices and we
Roni
lobby on June 19-20 starting at 2 p.m. until it’s gone. In addition to tasty treats, you
shouldn't blame others.
Shane
won t want to miss the fireworks at 10 p.m. on June 20.
When the election was certified on
Grandma Liz
Another element of the celebration is the performance by country music star Billy
Saturday, Feb. 7, Lisa became a member
Aunt Anna
Ray Cyrus on June 19-20. Tickets range from $25 to $40.
of council with more than 400 votes. Lisa
Lincoln County Storms Mat Club
Zaiden
made a choice to go out on the Siletz.net
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website and post a racial statement about
someone she supervised. She also made
Just swipe your Winner’s Circle card
Thank you again for your support, I a choice to take steps to try and involve
through our special kiosk on Wednesdays
appreciate you all!
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
herself in the day-to-day operations of
Daniel Regan
C hinook Winds, a violation of several laws.
Vou could win fun movie-themed
prizes, such as free movie tickets, free
Yet. there are those who will insinuate that
movie rentals, Blu-ray and DVD players
this whole expulsion process is something
To
the
editor:
or even a flat-screen TV.
conspired by certain council members to
My name is Selina Rilatos; I am the
If you're not already a member of
keep Lisa from being an active member
granddaughter of the late Edward and De
the Winner's Circle, it's quick, easy and
lores Rilatos and the great-granddaughter of our government.
free to join.
Some may disagree with our govern-
of Pearl and Tuton Rilatos.
ment s action, but to do nothing would
I am writing this letter because 1
am seeing our Tribe being torn apart by
imply that the entire Tribal Council agrees
people who have nothing better to do than with Lisa’s actions; thus, possibly costing
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create political discontent and confusion.
our largest asset, Chinook Winds, valuable
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The worst part is it's being done by a
business and possibly giving the NIGC a
member of our own Tribe.
premise tor getting involved in our gam
What I don’t understand is why
ing operation. 1 attended both hearings. 1
people believe what is being posted on
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Siletz.net as the truth. What is posted wanted to hear for myself and not rely on
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on Siletz.net by the administrator, as others to tell me what took place.
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far as I can tell, are half-truths and mis
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It is a vicious cycle that I have been seeing lieve that she didn't know any better, but
for 12 years now.
for the past couple of years, Lisa has been
This is not something I take lightly or citing the NOV and other laws, alleging
write with a happy heart. Politics can tear violations and calling for accountability
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and transparency.
if things continue to go on as they are. We
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I am sorry this development had to hap-
don’t want to lose anything as a people.
We all need to stop and look inside pen because it affects us all as a people and
our hearts. It is okay to disagree with your we should remember to be candid about
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friends and family, but do not let it tear whose choices really started this whole
you apart.
process. The entire Tribal Council needs
Sincerely and with respect,
our support - not just our criticism.
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