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Graduates! Chinook winds taps Trachsel as director of compliance Trevor Trachsel has been named director of compliance at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. This move is a natural one as he has been a compliance agent for the Siletz Tribal Gaming Commission since August 2007. Beginning Dec. 30, he became responsible for ensuring that Chinook Winds is in compliance with gaming regulations and company policies and procedures. Trachsel received a bachelor’s of science degree from the University of Oregon in 1997. He is a Siletz Tribal member and was raised in the Siletz com- munity. He moved back to Siletz in 2002 and still calls it home. With more than 11 years of experi- ence in the casino industry, Trachsel Jessyca Downey Univ. of Oregon Jessyca Downey is from Portland, Ore., and graduated from Sunset High School in Beaverton, Ore., in 2009. She then enrolled at the University of Oregon, majoring in human physiology. She grad- uated from UO on June 17, 2013, with a bachelor’s of science degree. Jessyca was a model student and maintained a high GPA while attending UO. She is considering a return to the university to enroll in the Sapsik’ w ala’ (Teacher) Education Project at the College of Education. brings extensive knowledge of gaming regulation and a collaborative work ethic. With this new position, he can apply his understanding for the necessity of gaming regulation to ensure that Chinook Winds remains in compliance while maxi- mizing profits. “I’m really excited to bring my skill set and new perspective to this position,” said Trachsel when asked about his imme- diate plans for the future. “Everybody has done an incredible job at making me feel welcome here. It’s a true testament to the team concept at Chinook Winds.” “We are excited to have Trevor on board with us. Given his background at the commission, he will truly be an asset to our casino team,” said Mike Fisher, general manager of the casino properties. Photo by Chinook Winds staff Trevor Trachsel 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. • • Call 800-648-0449; enter 1624 as soon as the clinic’s message begins – you’ll be transferred to the refill line. Or call the refill line direct – 541-444-9624. Siletz Community Coed Basketball Tournament March 14th, 15th & 16th, 2014 CW Case Memorial Tourney Divisions: Courtesy photo Our beloved Katherine Porter passed on Jan. 5. Her mother, Connie Hartt (Clemmie), and her entire family truly appreciate the kind offerings that have brought such comfort to us during this very sad time. To the Portland Elders in particular, when that van drove up the driveway it was all we could do to hold it together. Kathy would have had the biggest smile to know that her Tribal family and friends took the time to come and celebrate her life and memories with us. Research Experience for Undergraduates Summer 2014 4th-6th 4 boys & 4 girls 7th-9th 4 boys & 4 girls 10th-12th (Over 18 must show HS transcripts) 4 boys and 4 girls $150.00 Entry Fee per Team Payable to: STYLE PO Box 611 WHO: Undergraduate students from all over the US. Siletz OR 97380-0611 WHAT: Summer ins?tute experience, s?pend, and housing provided. Contact Rusty Butler @ 541-444-8286 or Shannon Case @ 541-444-9671 for more information. WHEN: June 16th – early August, 2014. APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15th, 2014. This is an Alcohol & Drug Free Event 1st Place Winners Jackets 2 All-stars (Bags) 1 MVP (Evolution B-Ball) 2nd Place Winners Hoodies 2 All-stars (Bags) 1 MVP (Evolution B-Ball) Consolation T-shirts Sponsored by The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Education & Prevention Programs, Chinook Winds, Lincoln County, and PAADA WHERE: HJ Andrews Experimental Forest on the McKenzie River and at OSU in Corvallis, OR. Contemporary careers demand capabili?es to integrate technology, theory, and prac?cal knowledge. Develop skills in collabora?on and gain hands-‐on experience in the beau?ful old-‐growth forests and stream ecosystems of the mountains of Oregon. Work in teams to explore challenging natural resource management problems, extensive databases and complex ecosystem models, and new technologies for measuring ecosystems. Interact with other talented students to explore botany, climate science, computer science, ecology, engineering, fisheries, forestry, mathema?cs, sta?s?cs, water resources, zoology, and many others. Come discover Oregon and be part of the emerging science of ecoinforma:cs! WEBSITE: hXp://eco-‐informa?cs.engr.oregonstate.edu “EISI provides an excellent opportunity to add to the legacy of the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest with innova?ve ecoinforma?cs research. Living and working at the Andrews provides a spring board right into the heart of the Oregon Cascades.” -‐-‐EISI, 2008 Par?cipant Ques?ons? Contact Baek Soo “Peggy” Lee, EISI Program Manager, at leeb@onid.orst.edu February 2014 • SiletzNews • 5
