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Brown Named Superstar Employee at Chinook Winds Douglas Brown of Lincoln City, an employee in the Food and Beverage Department at Chinook Winds Casino Resort, has been selected as the Superstar employee for the first quarter of 2010. In recognition of his accomplishment, Brown was presented with a check for $ 1,000. A marble tile plaque, engraved with his name, will be displayed at the front entrance to the casino. Brown is the second Siletz Tribal member to be honored with this award since its inception. The first was Midge Gilbert, an employee at Chinook Winds Golf Resort, who received this award for the fourth quarter of 2009. directors and selected staff attended the Superstar ceremony. Once an individual is nominated by ca sino staff or guests, the nomination must pass Other employees nominated for this award included Tracy Brock, Juan Antonio Garcia Reyes, Mike Lal, Jack McDaniels, Gaspar Pedro, Laquita Reaves, Starla Kirkwood, Linda Martin, Ryan Morris and Terry Smith. One-, five- and 10-year employees also were recog nized for their service to the resort. several reviews before the final selection. Brown received multiple nominations to become the first quarter superstar for 2010 and also has been nominated in the From the 800 Chinook Winds Casino employees, only a few are selected to receive this honor each year. To be eli gible, an employee must perform his or her duties at a high standard of excellence on a consistent basis and must exhibit a dedication to internal and external cus tomer service. Tribal Elders, staff of the Siletz Tribal Gaming Commission, Chinook Winds past. He was nominated by co-workers who noticed his exemplary work ethic. The following was read-at the lun cheon: “Doug is an employee with an exemplary work record, has a great atti tude, a warm personality and is very good at his job. He shows teamwork coupled with humor to keep happiness in the workplace. It wasn’t until his absence that it was noticed his humor and smile was depended on to help make the day better. He treats everyone with respect.” Tribal Member Vendors Invited to Sign Up for 2011 Gathering of Oregon’s First Nations Pow-Wow The five Western Oregon Tribes once again will host the Gathering of Oregon’s First Nations Annual Pow-Wow at the state fairgrounds pavilion in Salem, Ore. on Jan. 29, 2011. All Oregon Tribes will be participating. Tribal members will have a unique opportunity to secure vendor tables before they are open to the American Indian pub lic. Once the tables are open to the Ameri can Indian public, it’s anticipated they will be completely filled by the next day. The committee wants to make sure Tribal vendors are given the first oppor The Siletz Tribal Business Corpora per vendor with each vendor allowed one table. Sorry, no food vendors. tion recently received word that it had The first grant is from the Linn, mated at 5,000 and last year we had ap Benton and Lincoln Investment Board only is Sept. 15,2010, at noon. After that, able the company to provide additional transportation and lodging along with the vendor registration fee. If you do not have enough mer chandise or want to split the cost with services for its customers, which will help interested in doing so. If you decide to combine resources, please appoint one for another 15 years. During this time, the course from an executive level course to Tribe agrees not to apply for any new or a resort level course mean more water will be needed. additional water rights on Rock Creek. The Tribe and the city also are look If the Oregon Water Resources De ing at ways “to study and confer regard partment does not issue a final order ap ing potential alternatives for the reuse of proving this agreement within two years, untreated water in golf course operations,” the agreement will terminate and the Tribe according to the agreement. The task force and city will renegotiate the terms of the will meet at least three times per year and existing water services agreement for provide written updates semiannually. treated water for use on the golf course. The Tribe and Lincoln City have been following a water services agreement They also would consider alternative from 1991 to irrigate the golf course. 4 • Siletz News • arrangements for the Tribe’s use of un treated water from the city. July 2010 ditional training opportunities for Siletz Vendors must provide their own however, will be up to the individuals But the Tribe’s plans to expand the golf for $7,573. The grant will provide ad Technologies employees. This will en Organizing the combining of resources, good for 15 years, with an option to renew for Employer Workforce Training Funds any table left will be open to the American Indian public. other Tribal members, that is allowable. Agreement, con’t from page 1 been awarded two grants. The first year’s attendance was esti for this special offer to Tribal members Lincoln City Mayor Lori Hollingsworth and Tribal Chairman Delores Pigsley sign the Untreated Water Services Agreement at a meeting between the city and the Tribe on June 7. STBC Receives Two Grants tunity to secure a table. Tables are $50 proximately 3,000 people. The cutoff date Photo by Diane Rodriquez Douglas Brown it secure additional contracts from both government and corporate entities. The second grant is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Devel opment Program for $65,000. It will allow Northwest Maritime to design and fabri cate a survey/debris mitigation vessel. This one-of-a-kind vessel will en person to be in charge of your vendor table. hance the sonar imaging component of If you are interested, please contact Northwest Maritime’s operations and Mona Fisher at 541 -444-8230 or 800-922- will allow the company to provide unique 1399, ext. 1230. services in this growing market. Apply Now for Over-Income Grant Program for Home Renovations The Over-Income Rehabilitation Construction program funds over-income families with a $5,000 grant for construction rehabilitation on the primary residence they own or families who have possessor rights to their home. Rehabilitation refers to repairs or renovations to the home, but does not include appliances, saunas, hot tubs, swimming pools, etc. Over-income refers to Tribal members whose income exceeds the income limits set by the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA). These are listed as follows: 1_________ 2________ 3 39,650 45,300 51,000 Base4______ 5________ 6________ 7________8 56,650 61,200 65,700 70,250 74,800 If you are a Siletz Tribal member and have not received an over-income grant, call the Housing office to request an application. Applications, including proof of income, enrollment and proof of homeownership must be submitted to the Housing office by July 30, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. Applications received after that date and time will not be accepted by the Siletz Tribal Housing Department. Qualified applicants will be placed in the lottery drawing, which will be held in August on a date approved by the Tribal Council. If you have any questions, please call Jeanette Aradoz at 800-922-1399, ext. 1316 or 541-444-8316.
