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El Pollo Loco opens at Foxwoods to feathered fanfare
| | Tribal Councilor Richard E. Sebastion, Treasurer Rodney Butler, Secretary Charlene Jones and Foxwoods President John O'Brien hold the ribbon steady as El Pollo Loco executives cut it at the grand opening celebration of Foxwoods' latest restaurant. Stephanie Powers photo |
With a name that translates to "The Crazy Chicken", the grand opening celebration of Foxwoods' newest eatery, El Pollo Loco, was a guaranteed wild time. And disappoint it didn't. Arriving by limo, "Ginger", the El Pollo Loco Chicken kicked off the event accompanied by bodyguards, a Mariachi band, Vegas style feather girls, an Elvis look-a-like decked out in leopard print, and a crowd of fans holding signs that said "Tic Tac Toe GENIUS", "That's One Crazy Chicken" and "Foxwoods Rocks".
Ginger was escorted through the casino concourse via an elaborate parade in a glass-enclosed case carried by her bodyguards. It was literally a sight to see, with the Mariachi band providing upbeat music, the crowd marched its way behind a costumed El Pollo Loco chicken leading the path to the Food Court, which is home to the new El Pollo Loco. Patrons, employees and (More)
Tribe donates to local towns to help kids
| | Tribal and town officials, along with Athletic Commission staff, gather for a photo at the Native American Classic check presentation lunchen on November 15. Anthony Kulla photo |
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation gave its three neighbors, the towns of Preston, North Stonington and Ledyard, along with the Pawcatuck Lions Club, a special gift this year - $18,312.50 each. Town and Tribal leaders gathered for the check presentations on Nov. 1 at the clubhouse at Lake of Isles, the Tribe's world class golf course.
The money was a portion of the proceeds from the 10th annual Native American Classic, which was held at Lake of Isles on June 20. The money is designated to to help the towns' recreation departments. And it was obvious that it makes a big difference.
"This represents 20% of our recreation budget," said North Stonington First Selectman Nick Mullane. "I'd like to thank the Tribal Nation for your contribution (More)
Quincy Jones & Michael Thomas make pitch in PA
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Music impresario Quincy Jones sports a medallion bearing the Tribal symbol given him by Tribal Council Chairman Michael Thomas, left foreground. Both men had testified Nov. 14 at a hearing in Harrisburg conducted by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on the application of Foxwoods Development Company to operate a casino in Philadelphia. Mr. Jones is a partner in the venture. Joining them were Foxwoods Development Company board members, from left, Joseph Colebut and Maureen Sebastian; FDC board Chairman Pedro Johnson, and Tim Walker, like the others a Tribal Member and FDC board member. The Pennsylvania board is expected to render a decision later this month. There are five applicants for the two available licenses. (More)
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| TRIBAL SYMBOLS |
 Framed against the sky, the lone tree on a knoll represents
Mashantucket, the "much-wooded land" where the Pequots hunted and
kept alive their identity as an independent people. Displayed on the
knoll is the sign of Robin Cassasinnamon, the Pequot’s first leader
following the 1637 massacre at Mystic Fort. The fox stands as a
reminder that the Pequots are known as "the fox people."
 Pequot basketweave pattern.
 A gift from the Winged Ones, feathers
carry prayers to the Great Spirit.
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2006
