Chinook Winds names Stanley as Superstar employee for 4th quarter 2011
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Casino Resort s Superstar for the fourth
when our team has the opportunity to set
for $ 1,000. A marble tile plaque, engraved
quarter of 2011.
up fun events for people?”
with her name, will be displayed at the
A Siletz Tribal member and resident
Stanley went on to say she had applied
front entrance to the casino.
of Lincoln City, Stanley was nominated
for the position on the advice of her aunt,
by a co-worker for her positive attitude
the late Sister Francella Griggs, one of the
To be eligible to receive the Superstar
and exceptional teamwork.
people responsible for the restoration of award, actions observed must be above
The nomination stated that Stanley
the Siletz Tribe to federal recognition. Her
and beyond the employee’s regular duties
is a fantastic leader who goes out of her aunt advised her that as a Tribal member,
or include a description of an employee
way to make the staff and events run
she had the unique opportunity to assist
who consistently advocates the casino’s
smoothly. Further, the nomination said
her Tribe in achieving great things for core values and goals through excellence
that Stanley engages, encourages and
future generations.
in their service to guests and relationships
uses the synergistic power of teamwork
Tribal Elders, Siletz Tribal Gaming
with fellow employees.
to achieve results and excels in develop
Commission staff, Chinook Winds direc
ing enthusiasm and pride in her team as
Nominations go through several
tors and selected staff attended the Super-
a whole. She has a unique energy about
reviews before a final selection is made.
star ceremony on Jan. 26. Other employees
her that is contagious and enthusiastic.
nominated for this award included Mark
Both casino staff and casino guests can
When asked about her reaction to
Smith, Brenda Gilman, Yvonne Blum,
submit Superstar nominations. With more
receiving this award, Stanley tearfully
Megan Shaw and Amy Curtis.
than 8(X) employees and only four of these
replied, “I feel honored to receive this
One-, five- and 10-year employees
awards given each year, it’s a real honor
award. 1 work in the most awesome
also were recognized for their service.
to be chosen as the Superstar.
has
Courtesy photo by Chinook Winds staff
Marie Stanley
Siletz women, all UO students, demonstrate Feather Dance at summit
By Tiffany Stuart
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Espino is a senior majoring in his
tory and political science with a minor in
business administration. She played three
years on the UO club lacrosse team and
plans to go to law school.
At the University of Oregon EMU and
Many Nations Longhouse on Feb. 4, the
Lyllye B. Parker Women of Color Summit
was held. This summit aimed to honor the
work that people have done before us in
the fight for social justice by continuing to
build bridges that lead to positive change.
Her parents are Paula (Lane) and
Gilbert Espino and her grandparents are
Alfred Lane Jr. and Clarice Lane.
Siletz Tribal members Leslie Lundy,
Rebecca Espino and Tiffany Stuart dem
onstrated the Siletz Feather Dance during
the summit.
I am a graduate student majoring in
elementary and secondary special educa
tion. I am a UO Native American Student
Union member and a grant recipient for
the Sapsik wala Project (a component of
the University of Oregon Native Ameri
can Initiative). I plan to teach in a Native
American community.
This year's theme was United:
Acknowledging the Past. Being Present and
Creating Change. Keynote speakers were
Lyllye B. Parker and Nanci Luna Jimenez.
During the Siletz women’s perfor
mance, 1 talked about the history of
the Eugene area in relation to Siletz
people and how these dances were held
in families’ homes for many years. I
also explained that it took many years of
change for the U.S. government to allow
the practice of Native dances.
The three Siletz Tribal women are
current University of Oregon students.
NAPThas mobile
language app
The Native
Language app
is a great way
for children and
adults to learn
different Native
words from
across Indian
Country.
This app
can be a fun
and interac
tive approach
for someone to
learn about the
indigenous cul
tures of where they live or as an introduc
tion to a language they may be interested
in becoming fluent in later on.
Free download is available from the
iTunes app store for iPhone and iPad
devices.
Courtesy photo by Jake Espino
1 ittany Stuart, Rebecca Espino and Leslie Lundy
Lundy is a sophomore majoring in
political science. She volunteers at her
sorority, Gamma Phi Beta, and plans to
go to law school.
Her parents are Noni Lundy and
Issac Easter and her grandparents are
(maternal) Dan and LaRita (Morton)
Lundy, and (paternal) Ralph Easter and
Dixie Schaafsma. Her great-grandparents
are (maternal) Everette and Margaurette
(Darcy) Lundy, and (paternal) Walt and
Esther (Bell) Easter,
To use mail order pharmacy to order your
refills after hours and on weekends: Please call
the Siletz Clinic 7-10 days before you need your
refills. This allows us time to contact your provider,
if necessary, and for mailing.
My parents are Thomas and Marlene
Stuart and my grandparents are Maxine
Rilatos and the late Robert Rilatos, and
great-grandparents are Archie and Vic
toria (Butler) Ben and Tuton and Pearl
(Simmons) Rilatos.
A special thanks to Bud and Cheryl
Lane, Tasha Mason, Jake Espino and
Joe Warren.
Liberty Inn offers Tribal rates
The Liberty Inn in Lincoln City, Ore., has special rates for Siletz
Tribal members and Tribal employees. The room rate is $69 in the
winter and $89 in the summer, based upon availability.
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Call 800-648-0449; enter 1624 as soon as the
clinic s message begins - you’ll be transferred
to the refill line.
This rate includes the inn's full hot buffet breakfast and 24-hour
shuttle to and from Chinook Winds Casino Resort. Meeting space is
available for family reunions, birthdays and other family celebrations.
Catering also is available upon request.
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Or, call the refill line direct - 541 -444-9624.
The Liberty Inn is located at 4990 NE Logan Road, Lincoln City,
OR 97367; phone 541-994-5348 or (toll-free) 877-994-1777.
Visit libertyinn.com for more information.
March 2012
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