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Martha Mercier is highly reguarded because of her
sense of warmth and kindness when it comes to others.
GET WELL SOON
JIM BUTLER!
Jim Butler recently had back surgery in Salem Hospital
and is recuperating. A speedy recovery is wished for you
Jim, by the Tribal Council and entire Tribal Staff.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
JOB TITLE: BookkeeperData Entry
RESPONSIBLE TO: AccountantCHS
LOCATION: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Tribal Office, Grand Ronde, Oregon
DUTIES: Maintain, balance and reconcile Contract
Health Service account records.
Prepare Contract Health Service statements and
reports.
Maintain various types of records requiring
accuracy in selecting, posting and consolidating perti
nent data.
Making mathematical computation, applying
formulas or conversion tables.
Coding, compiling or verifying statistical data.
Screening various types of documents to verify the
accuracy of codes, amounts or similar data in numeric
form against related documents or guides.
Operating a computer and adding machines.
Maintain computerized obligations register and
payment register.
Data entry of CHS transaction and adjustments
past and present.
Taking phone messages for CHS pre-authoriza-
tions.
Data entry of patientvendor registration.
Coding PAO 21's.
Send provider letters as needed.
Provide back-up for CHS clerks when clerks are
unavailable.
Separate and respond to CHS mail.
QUALIFICATIONS:
TribalIndian preference.
High School Graduate or equivalent.
Previous bookkeeping experience, a minimum of
two years experience.
Computerized accounting experience helpful.
Some knowledge of computers necessary.
Able to operate an adding machine by touch.
TEMPORARY POSITION
ARTICLES NEEDED FOR
NATIVE PRESS ANNUAL
The Native American Press Association (NAPA) is
now accepting articles, essays, and research papers by
Native American writers, journalists and students
concerning the state of Indian journalism.
Past, present and future perspectives on the state of
Indian journalism will be accepted. Suggested article
topics include, but are not limited to, freedom of the
press on Indian reservations, recruitment and retention
of American Indian journalism students, Native Ameri
can journalists and press responsibilities, the role of the
press on Indian reservations, etc.
Final selections will be made in January 1989. Students
and working professionals are encouraged to submit
their articles or papers by December 31, 1989. Papers
submitted will not be returned.
Please submit all papers to NAPA, Native American
Journalism Annual, P.O. Box 1734, Boulder, CO
80306-1734.
"COME JOIN THE FUN!"
The JOM Program In cooperation with Grand Ronde
Elementary School is offering FAMILY SCIENCE &
MATH Classes for parents and children, grades Kinder
garten through 8th grade. The Family Math & Science
would hope to improve a child's self-image as a learner
of these subjects and the classes are specifically geared
to helping parents work with their children in these
areas. The classes are fun 'and the activities can build
understanding of mathematical concepts With "hands- ;
on" materials.:?So please parents, plan on attending with '
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CONGRATULATIONS
DANA!
One of our outstanding students entering school for the
'89 -'90 academic year is Ms. Dana Leno. Dana was
awarded an Oregon Minority Tuition & Fee Scholarship
to attend Oregon State University. The Scholarship will
provide Dana a total of $1,707 each year for tuition &
fees for the next five years. Ms. Leno received the
award based on her academic achievement, a 3.40
Accum. GPA in high school, and her leadership abilities.
Dana is majoring in Accounting & Business Administra
tion. She attends OSU along with her sister Lisa Leno,
who is majoring in Home Economics. Dana & Lisa's
parents are David Leno and Lynn (Simonson) Leno, of
Roseburg.
Congratulations Dana, we are proud of you.
THANKS JERRY GEORGE!
The Members of the Fish and Wildlife Committee would
like to thank Jerry George for his $50 donation to the Fish
and Wildlife Committee.
NATIVE AMERICAN JOUR
NALISTS WANTED FOR
JOURNALISM REGISTRY
Native American journalists working in print, radio and
television are encouraged to submit their names for
inclusion in the Native American Press Association's
Journalism Registry.
The registry will provide the journalist's name, address,
phone number, place of employment, job position, and
tribe. The registry will be given to interested job
recruiters, schools, and other journalists. Native
American student journalists are encouraged to register.
Susan Arkeketa, NAPA director, said that the registry
is needed to identify Native American journalists
working in either the tribal or mainstream press. She
added that the registry will be a valuable tool for job
recruiters who are looking for Native American journal
ists. To be included in the registry, please submit the above
information or send an updated resume to NAPA
Journalism Registry, PO Box 1734, Boulder, CO 80306
1734. Deadline for submission is October 30, 1989. There is
no charge for the listing.