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"Lee Netherton of the Manna Center signs for food Monday as James Duffell prepares to sign on behalf of the Hope Center. Cherokee Casino West Siloam Springs collected more than 350 pounds of canned food during a Halloween party." SILOAM SPRINGS, Oklahoma - Thanks to a Cherokee Casino West Siloam Springs sponsored Halloween party, area food banks recently received more than 350 pounds of canned food to assist needy families this Holiday season. The canned foods were split evenly and given Monday to the Hope Center of Westville, Okla. and the Manna Center of Siloam Springs, Ark. “Westville is one of the poorer areas in Oklahoma, so we’re always in need of food,” said James Duffell of the Hope Center. “Demand increases this time of year, making the need that much greater.” “All of this food is stuff that’s really needed during this time of year,” said Lee Netherton, chairman of the board, Manna Center. “We really appreciate all the help we can get.” To participate in the casino’s Halloween bash that included a costume contest, guests were asked to provide at least one canned food item. As the guests entered the party, the cans were placed in a decorative coffin that soon overflowed with various foods. “We are very grateful for the cooperation and compassion our guests showed by donating so much canned food to help assist our neighbors in need,” said David Stewart, CEO of Cherokee Nation Entertainment, which operates Cherokee Casinos and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. “The Halloween event was a huge success, and we thought it was a creative way to make a positive impact while having a good time.” To donate at the Hope Center, please call 918-723-5640. To provide assistance to the Manna Center, please contact Lee Netherton at 479-524-9825. Cherokee Casino West Siloam Springs is located off of U.S. Highway 412 and State Highway 59 in West Siloam Springs. For more information, please visit http://www.cherokeestarrewards.com">Cherokee Star Rewards or call 1-800-754-4111.

Related Cherokee Nation contact information:

Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager Cherokee Nation - Public Affairs Phone 918-456-0671 (Ex.2324) E-mail: ldaugherty@cherokee.org

Steven Swogger, Agriculture Liaison Natural Resources Department Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2546) FAX: 918-458-7673 E-mail: sswogger@cherokee.org Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation Natural Resources Specialist Phone: 918-456-0671 (ex.2843) E-mail: bpeak@cherokee.org