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Chinook Winds lends hand to local youth league after items were stolen When food and supplies were stolen from the Lincoln City Youth League’s concession stand, Chinook Winds Casino Resort heard the news and took action. “We couldn't believe it when we heard the news about the robbery that took place. The youth league is all about kids and we had to do something to help out,” said Mike Fisher, interim general manager of Chinook Winds. Help is an understatement of what happened next. The casino decided to replace all of the items that were stolen from the youth league. Some items were recovered when the Lincoln City Police Department captured the thieves, but Chinook Winds decided to replace everything on the con cession list to help kick-start the youth league season on a positive note. Instead of simply writing a check to the league, Chinook Winds decided to order all of the items on the list and deliver them to the ballpark. “We wanted to make the donation as simple as possible for the league. We know it takes volunteers to make that organization run and a check would have required them to go shopping for all the supplies again. The Chinook Winds Pur chasing Department was able to get all but four out of the 45 items on the list, so our purchasing manager, Eric Anderson, drove to Newport to get the last four items to complete the list,” said Fisher. Chinook Winds delivered all the sup plies to Kirstis field on April 27 to ensure that the concession stand could be open and operational, raising funds for the youth league again on the weekend. Courtesy photo by Chinook Winds Casino Resort staff Eric Smileuske, marketing director; Mike Holden, former mayor of Lincoln City; Leith St. Onge, lead receiving specialist; Mike Fisher, interim general manager; and Erie DeMello, security director, deliver supplies to the Lincoln City Youth League. Chinook Winds donates food to Project Homeless Connect in Lincoln City Chinook Winds Casino Resort is proud to once again provide support where it is needed most. Project Homeless Connect, which took place May 17 at St. Peter the Fish erman Lutheran Church in Lincoln City, Ore., was in need of food for this event that provides information and services to homeless individuals. When Interim General Manager Mike Fisher was approached with the request, he said without hesitation, “Of course we’ll help and we’ll order the food directly from our suppliers so it can be picked up right here at Chinook Winds.” Courtesy photo by Chinook Winds Casino Resort staff Purchasing Manager Eric Anderson and Interim General Manager Mike Fisher help Brad Taylor, food and beverage co-chair for Project Homeless Connect, load up donated food for the hot meal that was served at the event. Project Homeless Connect provides access to many federal, state, county and private nonprofit agencies that can assist the homeless in getting assistance. Health care screening, identification services, pet care, haircuts, immunizations, personal care items, packaged food and a hot meal are all part of the event. Donations and sponsorships by Chi nook Winds through April 2012 totaled nearly $39,000, not including in-kind donations, donations or discounts on convention space for various fundraisers and technical support, advertising and manpower for many events. Purchases from local Lincoln County vendors totaled more than $830,000. Overall, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians has honored its tradition of sharing within the community by dis tributing more than $9.5 million through the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund and other Tribal resources. Chinook Winds has donated nearly $2.3 million in cash and fundraising items since it opened in 1995. Most Often Requested Numbers Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians - 800-922-1399 Salem Area Office - 503-390-9494 Salem Finance Office - 888-870-9051 Portland Area Office - 503-238-1512 Eugene Area Office - 541 -484-4234 Contract Health Services (CHS) - 800-628-5720 Callins All Native Artists Grades K-8 PSC invites American Indian and Alaska Native artists in grades <8 to participate in our calf for Native artists 2012. The 12 winning artists win be showcased in our 2013 benefit calendar raising awareness for child abuse and one winner will be announced as our calendar cover artist 2013 Calendar Theme HOW CAN I MAKE A DIFFERENCE LIVING IN TWO WORLDS? Artists can center their artwork on this theme. Twelve winners will be chosen by a committee and placed on PSCs website to vote for the cover artist. The 12 winning artists will be recognized at our Third Annual Native American Heritage Month event in November 2012 (exact date to be determined). Winners will receive a prize package and will be showcased on PSCs website. The artist of the chosen cover art will receive recognition at the calendar unveiling reception, a prize package and a cash donation to his or her Native community. For more information on the 2012 call for Native artists calendar competition please contact Jayme Bennett at jbennetKqpscprotectsyou.com or 505-214-9117. Siletz Community Health Clinic - 800-648-0449 Siletz Behavioral Health - 800-600-5599 Chinook Winds Casino Resort - 888-244-6665 Chemawa Health Clinic - 800-452-7823 Bureau of Indian Affairs - 800-323-8517 Website - ctsi.nsn.us Siletz News Letters Policy Siletz News, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is published once a month. Our editorial policy encourages input from readers about stories printed in Siletz News and other tribal issues. All letteis must include the author s signature, address, and phone number 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 let ters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Siletz News, Tribal employees, or Tribal Council. Please type or write legibly. Letters longer than 450 words may be edited for length as approved by Tribal Council Resolution #96-142. Please note: The general manager of the Siletz Tribe is the editor-in-chief of Siletz News. Editor-in-Chief: Brenda Bremner Editor: Diane Rodriquez Assistant: Natasha Kavanaugh June 2012 • Siletz News • 23
