Smoke Signals
September 1991
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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!
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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.