Smoke Signals
Aunust 1993
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Achievement and Recognition
ATTENTION!
If you plan to attend school, Higher
Education, or Adult Vocational Training
during the 1993-94 school year, you must
submit your application to the tribal office
by these dates:
Winter term 1993 Nov. 1, 1993
Spring term 1994 February 28, 1994
Summer term 1994 April 30, 1994
HIGHER EDUCATION
DAVID HOLMES
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David Holmes
First of all, I would like to thank the Tribal Council
for their generosity, and my family for believing in me. It has
been a long road and I did a lot of growing up over the past
few years. I guess college has a way of doing that to a person.
I learned many valuable things about my art, but most of all,
I learned a lot about life in general.
Of course, the learning never stops. Early next year
I plan to audition for Yale School of Drama to obtain a
Master's degree. Also for the future I have been looking into
perhaps teaching on a reservation. There are so many things
out there, but I have confidence I will take the right path.
ROBERT SCHMID
In July of 1991, after nearly 30 years with Willamette
Industries, a plywood mill, I lost my job due to problems in
the timber industry. Right away I began to wonder if there
was a way to change a negative situation into a positive one.
I checked with Dean Azule, the Education Director, and
found out that the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde could
help pay for my retraining. My first obstacle was to obtain
my GED since I quit school when I was lacking only a couple
of credits. Then in September of 1991, 1 began to train in
Human Services at Chemeketa Community College in the
Alcohol and Drug Program to be a counsellor. Part of my
practicum was done with the Grand Ronde AlcoholDrug
Prevention Program. The rest of my program was finished
at Nanitch Sahallie Youth treatment Center.
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I graduated from Chemeketa June 12, with an
Associate's degree in Applied Science and began working as
full time employee at Nanitch Sahallie on June 14.
I didn't accomplish this on my own. There are many
people to thank. A big "thanks" to Zelda Lane is due. Iwould
also like to thank my wife, Rosa Lee and children Yvonne,
BJ, Holly, and Heidi for their encouragement and support.
Also the Tribal Education Program, especially Dean Azule,
who always had time, even when he didn't have time, for me!
There are many others who gave me encouragement and
help. You know who you are! Thanks everyone!
JILL JEFFERS
My name is Jill Jeffers. My father was Robert Simi
and my mom is Annabelle Poole. I am the mother of two
wonderful girls; Amy is thirteen and Kristie is eleven.
I graduated from Chemeketa Community College
with an Associate's degree in Social Services. My goals are
to work for a year or two and then return to school for my
B. A., and then my Master's degree in Social Work. Eventually
I would like to become a Native American Child Advocate.
am now working with the Tribe as a temporary
floatersecretary for all Human Services offices.
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New Face: Sarah Henny
Hi! My name is Sarah Henny, and I am the new
SecretaryReceptionist at the Tribal Health Clinic. I am an
enrolled Grand Ronde tribal member, and currently living in
the Salem area. I am a 1 99 1 graduate of Gervais Union High
School and have completed two additional years at Oregon
State University majoring inHealth andHuman Performance.
I am the daughter of Sanda Langley-Henny and
John L. Henny, and a sister to my only brother, Adam. I have
been working for the Tribe since April of this year. I have
enjoyed working in the Health department, especially the
clinic.
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My hobbies include sports like volleyball, basketball, and
aerobics.' If you ever need assistance regarding the clinic,
please don't hesitate to call. And stop by for a visit, I enjoy
seeing people even when they're not sick.
New Face: Mike Wilson
Michael Wilson starting working for the Tribe last
August. We decided it was about time he was introduced to
the readers of Smoke Signals.
Michael is the Forest Land Acquisition officer for
the Natural Resources Division of the Tribe. He came to use
from Jackson and Prochnau, a timber consulting firm out of
Albany. This Grand Ronde tribal member just made the
move to Dallas with his wife Denise and two sons, Nicholas
and Joshua. Michael attended Lane Community College
where he received an Associate'sdegreeinForestTechnology.
An apology is extended to Mike for taking so long
to introduce him. organization. We're fortunate to have him.
Sarah Henny
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New Face: Karen Larsen
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Karen Larsen
Karen Larsen is the new Secretary for the Natural
Resources Division. She is a native Oregonian, born and
raised in Willamina. She is a member of the Cherokee Tribe.
Married to Michael Larsen, they have four children
between them: Jeff Larsen, Joey Larsen, Jennifer VanScoyk
and Craig VanScoyk. Karen was previously employed with
Evergreen International Airlines in McMinnville as an
Administrative Assistant.
She enjoys beading and outdoor activities. You
may have already met her when you picked up your salmon.
The Natural resources Division is happy to have her join
them.
Robert Schmid