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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 1, 1991)
Smoke Signals September 1991 Page Frank H. Harrison Frank H. Harrison, aged 43 years, passed away September 1, 1991 near Cape Fowlweather, Or. . He was born in Pendleton, Or. on January 15, 1948 to Frank and Kathryn (Jones) Harrison. He had resided in Molalla, Or. for 4 years and is a member of the Confed erated Tribes of Grand Ronde, the Molalla Band and Rocky Boy Chippewa. Mr. Harrison testified in Wash ington D.C. for restoration of tribal status, then was Chairman of the Restoration Ceremonies. He has served on many tribal committees including the Tribal Council for four years. Mr. Harrison worked as a chaser for Grim Brothers Logging in Estacada. 'He graduated from Southwestern Community College and had served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Vietnam conflict. Frank was an avif hiker and moun tain climber, having scaled Mt. Shasta, Mt. Rainer, Three Finger Jack and Mt. Hood twice. He also enjoyed hunting and Fishing. He is survived by his parents Frank Harrison of Condon, Or. and Kathryn Harrison of Grand Ronde; brothers: Thomas of WA., Raymond (Valerie) of Portland, Roger of Salem and David Harrison of Portland; sisters: Patsy (Gene) Pullin of Alaska, Jeanette Harrison of Brownsville, Kathryn (Jim)Colcy of Hillsborough, Diane Harrison of Alaska and Karen Harrison of New Mexico. Funeral services were held on Thursday September 12, 1991 at the Church of the Nazarene in Grand Ronde. Interment followed at the Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery. Pacific View Memorial Chapel is serving the family. I CORRECTIONS 1 In our July 1991 issue one of our newest arrivals, Cody Allen Little Eagle's, birthdate was incorrectly printed. The correct date is June 19, 1991. Proud parents are Brian Kamna and Jolene Poole. Maternal grandparents are Annabclle and Bruce Poole and paternal grandpar ents, Pamela and Dennis Fischer. To All Veterans: The next veteran's meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the Tribal Office. All veterans and interested persons are encouraged to attend. We would like to elect officers at this meeting. Community Health Representative, Joe Brisbois, is putting together a list of tribal veterans. If you are a veteran that has served our country, please contact Joe. He needs name, address and rank and branch. If you have any questions feel free to call Joe at (503) 879-5211 or 1-800-422-0232. Your help is appreciated. Thanks GOOD NEWS!!! Starting October 8th, 1991 the Health Department will be having Clinic Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Please call Barbara at 1-800-422-0232 or 879-5211 for an appointment. TIMBER COMMITTEEFORESTRY DEPARTMENT NOTICES 1. No camping will be allowed on the Reservation during fire season. The Forest Patrol Officer will issue campers permits, on-site, at no charge. This will allow us to keep track of how many campers we have per year. 2. Greenery Permittees: There will be no picking when a fire level precaution III is declared. Be sure to keep an axe, shovel and fire extinguisher in your vehicle. Remember, there is no smoking on the Reservation during fire season. LOOKING FOR STEADY EMPLOYMENT? Look at the Bureau of Prisons The Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, Federal Correctional Institution, Sheridan, Oregon, is actively recruiting Native Americans to work for our facilities. Currently we have a total of 63 Correctional Facilities from the West to East Coast. They range from Mini mum Security to Maximum Security, with an average of approximately 250 staff members per facility. We offer many benefits ranging from medical insur ance to retirement benefits. There is an abundance of promotion opportunities. We offer paid relocations to other institutions, annual and sick leave accrual, incen tive awards to staff, uniform allowances for personnel -required to wear uniforms, training opportunities, job security, pay comparable with private sector and we offer an individual a career instead of a job. Currently we are accepting applications for Correc tional Officers, Secretaries, and Clerk-Typist, unless otherwise announced. Special job announcements will be mailed to your tribal office as positions are opened. We offer a Veterans Preference if all qualifications are met. I have taken a personal interest in the recruitment of Native Americans because I am Native American myself. I am an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Grand Ronde, Oregon. I would like to see a much bigger number of Native Americans working for the Bureau of Prisons. If you have any questions, would like to receive an application, or just interested in more information, please contact me at the address below. Sincerely, Tammy Feack, Program Manager Native American Equal Employment Opportunity P.O. Box 5003 Sheridan, Oregon 97378 (503) 843-4442 ext. 376109 JUST MARRIED Vonnie Lillard and Bill Merrill were married on June 29, 1991 in McGill, Nevada. Congratulations! i 4 i A young dancer at the Grand Ronde Pow Wow EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT JOM PROGRAM COORDINATOR REPORTS TO: Education Director LOCATION: Confederated Tribes o f Grand Ronde, Grand Ronde, Or. SALARY RANGE: $6.50 per hour, 24 hrs per week maximum DURATION: October 1st through May 31st CLOSING DATE: October 2, 1991 5:00 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a high school graduate or posses G.E.D.. Ability to work with Indian children (pre-school age to high school) and families. Possess good written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with public school system, grades K -12. Ability to identify and obtain supplemental academic support services. Ability to work with teachers administrators and related educa tional personnel. DUTIES: Conduct educational community needs survey. Estab lish and maintain student files. Assist and coordinate Parent Committee activities. Maintain and update student CIB records. If necessary, provide tutorial assistance all grades, and coordinate cultural classes and activities. Coordinate educational field trips all grades. Work in cooperation with Willamina School District's Title V Indian Education Program. Prepare monthly and quarterly reports as necessary.: Act as liaison : 1 between school, tribe and community. Conduct, if necessary Summer Day Camp for K -5th grades. Send Applications to: Barbara Mercier, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, 9615 Grand Ronde Rd., Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347.
