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About Siletz news letter. (Siletz, Oregon) 1989-1997 | View Entire Issue (April 1, 1995)
4 April 1995 M v ti Letter. Dear Tribal Members, I have been reluctant to speak out in the past but the Tribe now stands to be in control of vast amounts of money because of our jum p into gaming. We have seen the Council send our money down the drain in support of STEDCO. At the last general meeting it was pointed out that STEDCO transferred 3 million dollars worth of property to the Tribe. It was not pointed out that we gave STEDCO 10 million to buy that property. Good management right? Now we have Ms. Davis who seems to be single handedly r u n n in g o u r g a m in g facility. I asked Ms. Pigsley, Mr. Witt, and two others involved in the facility questions about the center. They started their replies with "Jessie decided....". Where is the Tribal Council? The gaming committee? I think some council members and Ms. Davis have forgotten that they represent the individual Tribal members. I almost feel we should call the facility the Jessie Davis facility, not Chinook Winds. Be assured that there will be no Tribal members in management or supervisory positions when the facility opens. The call for applications was just for show. Jessie Davis said she has determined that members will need to- be trained. That is because the Comstock has already advertised for, and selected the employees and Jessie will rubber stamp them. If we can hire experienced help, why do we need the Comstock? I had to say something when I read Ms. Davis, letter in the Tribal newsletter. She won reelection by one vote and says she was reelected "because of the confidence you placed in me". Governor Roberts said the same thing when her recall failed. One vote is not a vote of confidence, it should be a wake up call. Remember Ms. Davis, you are only one member of this Tribe. Put the decision making process back in the hands of the committee that has been set up. Council, take back your authority but remember you answer to the individual Tribal members. W e have a recall process also. Gerald D. Ben HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY to Sissy Rilatos. Happy Birthday Sweetheart We love you! Mom, Bobby, Eli & Baby Lakota TO MY DEAR COUSINS IN PHOENIX - Warren, Peachie, Sheila, Shiela Ann, Michael, Lynette & Andrew: Thank you for your kind hospitality. You all are super! See you at the Pow Wow. God Bless.... Gladys B. "Sis" Lisa, Corina, & M ichael, Happy Easter and to our own little egg. Babe. Loue you, Josh R. Happy Birthday March 30th to my son Kyle who turns 7 years old. Happy Birthday to my daughters, Denaee* April 4th who will be 5 years old and Keshena on April 8 who turns 3. H appy b irth d a y on March 30th to D.W. Butler. You will always be in my heart. Love You, Dorothy HAPPY 13TH TRAVIS! W e love you! Mom, Dan, Dawn, Brandi & Weylin HAPPY BIRTHDAY To my son P h il, April 19. Wow, 16 years old. I'm proud how you've embraced your roots, your dancing in the pow-wows, attending the men's sweats, the way your grades keep going up. The teen years are hard and it seems like nothing you do is right, but you're doing great. I Love You, Son. Your dad, Phil Rilatos Jr. HAPPY BIRTHDAY To my daughter Athena, March 12, six years old. Love Ya. 7b my sis, Lily, and my dad Phil Sr., (Both b- days April 13). I won’t say how old. Thanks, dad, for always being there and coming to our rescue. I Love You. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 7b my wife Sherry.. Sorry this is late. Next year I'll be on time. February 14, 1994, 1 year. Love Ya, PhU. Finally, I'd like to list my kids Indian names: Phil Grey Elk; Joshua Grey Horse; Athena Clouds Dancing; and Kassandra Swift Cloud. Phil Rilatos Jr. 3 Crows TO THE PEOPLE: In regard to the upcom ing election on lowering the . blood degree, the people have already voted on this measure. The vote was NO. I encourage you to vote NO again. Tribal Council has a great deal of power. Rather than Tribal Council having the power, the tribal membership should have the power. Rather than the Tribal Chairman appointing vacancies to Council, this should be done by a vote of the people. Council needs to keep the membership informed and really listen to their wishes. Council has too many closed door sessions. These meetings should be open except for dealing with personnel matters. I would also like to see the Tribal Council elections run differently, and some changes made to the election ordinance. Happy Birthday "Son".. I love you very much. I hope you have many more happy birthdays. Love, Dad "punkin Face" tiappy 1st Sirthday "stretch”!!! I love you loads, Ron Jr. Iaove, (arandraa tUieu Happy 1 st Birthday little son. On April 13th you are one. You are so sweet & such a joy, I love you lots my little boy. Happy birthday Ron Jr. Love, Mom * Co Our Little Brother on hisfirst J J * Birthday. We loue and miss you, fiappy 1st Birthday. - Loue Lots, Dennis & Ilellie Carey J 5 » HAppy BiiuhdAy My link bRoiliER, R on J r . L ove , Tnish When it comes to money, a budget announcement should be published twice each year for the membership's review so we know how the money is being spent. Please remember to Vote and return your ballot by May 23. It's important. Gilbert Towner
