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December 15, 1997
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Casino Employee Spotlight
Retired member finds new career
The Casino Spotlight focuses this
month on GARY REIBACH, a Shuttle
Bus Transportation driver. Gary became
a full-time employee on August 21, and
spends his days driving to and from the
Casino, transporting guests from Wan
dering Spirit RV Park, and other local ar
eas for folks who do not have transporta
tion or cannot drive. Many of the area's
older folks appreciate this service, and
come to the Casino to play or have a nice ,
meal with friends.
Gary was born and raised in Grand
Ronde, and now lives in Tillamook with
his wife, who also works in the Casino as
a Kcno Runner. In fact, Spirit Mountain
jobs have become a family endeavor, be
cause Gary's son Ron is also employed at
the Casino.
"For most of my life I drove a log truck,"
said Gary. "What I like about working for
the Casino is all the different people I get
to meet every day. In other jobs, you see
the same folks all the time, but here, I meet
new people from all over."
But he also has the opportunity to see
other tribal members, people he hasn't had
a chance to visit with in a long time. Many friends and family members come to the Casino
or work with Gary, and that has also had its rewards.
"It's amazing what the Casino has done to this community," said Gary. "It has employed
more people and given a better life to so many folks in this area." And because of the
increasing demand for Casino transportation, Gary's route will be steadily increasing to
accommodate the service needs of people in Grand Ronde's surrounding communities. He
already makes pick-ups in Pacific City and Lincoln City. (See schedule, below.)
And Gary is definitely a qualified shuttle driver. During his years as a log truck operator,
he travelled more than three million miles and had an excellent safety record, something that
means a lot in the logging industry.
"This job is totally new to me though," he said. "It's kind of a risk, really, doing something
new after so many years of the same thing. But life is full of risks."
Gary and his wife Marlise have three children and five grandchildren. While many people
his age are beginning to think about retirement, Gary has embarked on a brand new career.
FREE
Coast Shuttle Service
to Spirit Mountain Casino
Lincoln City Mondays and Wendesdays
8:35am Pick up at Lincoln City. Load at 2150 NE Oar Place
by the Lincoln City Community Center.
9:20am Arrive at Spirit Mountain Casino
2:00am Depart Spirit Mountain Casino
2:35pm Arrive at Lincoln City
Pacific City Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:50am Pick up at 1000 Trails RV Park
9:I0am Pick up at Pacific City. Load at 34600 Cape Kiwanda
Drive on street in front of the Kiwanda Senior Community Center.
1 0:1 5 am Arrive at Spirit Mountain Casino
, 2:00am Depart Spirit Mountain Casino
3:00pm Arrive at Pacific City
Oakridge Boys ring in the holiday season
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Legendary country recording artists the Oakridge Boys entertained concert-goers
for two performances on December 3. They sang many of their popular hits
including "Elvira," and they closed the shows with a western style on favorite
Christmas tunes.
SILGMT
NICHT?
Not with the band Kerosene Dream playing, it won't be. Come to
Spirit Mountain on Dec. 20 at 9 p.m. and celebrate the holiday
season with live music and dancing in our concert hall. Cash give
aways up to $1(X) will take place from 9 p.m. to Midnight in the casino,
with $500 going to one lucky concert goer at 1 a.m. Must be
21 and over. Tickets arc $5 and available at Spirit Mountain Outfitters
(x3310) or any Tickctmaster location. Or buy them in "T
son at Uuthttcrs to receive a two-ror-onc discount jrj&Mk.
per:
SPIRJT
with rbii; .id. Sninr Munntntn Cisino. Hot. 18. Gr.md
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Ronde. 1-800-760-7977. www.spirit-mountain.com CASINO
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN'S
HOLIDAY PARTY
Rockin' New Years Eve
Count down the new year with party music from the
50's-90's. December 31 at 9 p.m. in the Banquet Hall.
For more information call 1-800-760-7977.
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