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Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show
comes to coast with logging talent
Come enjoy your Fourth of July weekend at Chinook Winds Casino Resort with
the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, which features six pros showing off their expert
logging talents.
The six-man pro logger show includes underhand chopping, springboard chopping,
axe throwing, crosscut sawing, dragster chainsaws, precision chainsaws, chainsaw
carving, obstacle pole, log rolling and the Paul Bunyan Relay Race.
The professional competitions are at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on July 5 and 6 p.m. on
July 6. Cash prizes will be awarded in each category for the top three lumberjacks,
with a total of $6,000 available. To see what this show is like, visit the Paul Bunyan
website at lumberjackent.com.
Amateur competition available to local loggers
On July 6 at 1 p.m., the competition continues, this time at the amateur level.
Check out some of our local loggers, you might recognize some friendly familiar faces.
The amateur competition consists of two-person teams. They will compete in five
events to put their logging skills to the test and win some cash for their efforts.
For more information on the amateur competition, contact Kelli Duhamel at
541-996-5312 or email kellid@cwcresort.com.
This is one of those excitement-packed, unique Fourth of July weekends at the
coast. For more information about or online registration for this terrific, family friendly
outdoor event, visit chinookwindscasino.com.
Tribal Member Business Owners
If you would like to be on the
preferred Tribal members business list
with Chinook Winds, please fax, mail,
e-mail, or drop off your business card,
brochures, or other information at:
Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Attn: Purchasing Dept.
1777 NW 44 th St.
Lincoln City, OR 97367
Phone: 541-996-5853
Fax: 541-996-3847
erica@cwcresort.com
Greetings:
I would like to take this time to talk about the sacred ceremonial sites that are being
abused here in our Siletz community. It has been a struggle we have faced for generations
and it’s time we come together as a community to address the issue. I believe we can
increase community awareness about this issue to help reduce some of the disrespect.
I have found used needles around our dance house, cigarette butts in our fire places
and beer cans and bottles on our altars and in our lodges. Our wood we get for our
sweat lodge ceremony has been getting stolen. The cemetery on the hill is another place
of prayer and healing that has been being abused with beer cans, bottles and garbage.
Using drugs and alcohol in and around these places are traditionally not OK. This is
not a way we remember and honor our ancestors who passed on before us. Our ancestors
believed in these places of healing and prayer and many fought and died for these beliefs.
I was told by an Elder that our ceremonial sites and the way we conduct ourselves
in these places is an image of the way we live our lives. I was told if I was to build these
places of healing that they need to be used and taken care of. I feel we as a Tribal community
need to take the time and effort to make sure these places are maintained and protected.
The sweat lodge ceremony has been my “church” and my place of healing since
I was a young boy. I know no other way.
I would like to acknowledge those who have been participating and taking care
of this ceremony for our people here in the community. I would also like to thank my
uncle, Arthur Butler, for dedicating his time, money and energy to making sure we
always have firewood.
Thank you for your time,
Rusty Butler
To the editor:
So often we take for granted all that our Tribe does for its members! I think we
all need to reflect on everything the Tribe helps each of us with. So many programs
for so many needs.
Soon we will be getting per capita payments. So many people will be complaining
because it isn’t “enough.” But come on, non-Native people would love to get a check
in the mail on Aug. 1. As a new “baby” Elder, I see how many outings are offered,
which includes a free bus ride, rooms for pow-wow – how wonderful!
I have a very special “thank you” to the Voc Rehab Program. Due to some medical
problems, I need to get some things that I just cannot afford. Voc Rehab stepped in
and those needs have been taken care of. They were nice and helpful and I want them
to know that I really appreciate it!
I would love to see my fellow Tribal members not focus on how much they “think
we should get” and be thankful for “all we do get.”
Cindy Jackson
To the editor:
On behalf of the Siletz Head Start Policy Council and Parent Committees, we
would like to thank the following businesses for their generous donation to the Siletz
Head Start Raffle:
Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Mariner Square
CTSI Education Committee
CTSI Central Administration
Oregon Coast Aquarium
CTSI Tribal Council
Siletz Valley Fire Department
And a thank you to each individual who donated or purchased tickets for the Head
Start Raffle. Your commitment to help bring activities and education to children of our
community is appreciated by our Policy Council, Parent Committees, teaching staff
and most importantly, the people who benefit the most from your generous donation
– our Head Start children.
Thank you for your support!
Siletz Tribal Head Start Policy Council and Parent Committees
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 letters 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
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of Siletz News.
Editor-in-Chief: Brenda Bremner
July 2013
Editor: Diane Rodriquez
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