May 1, 1995
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Jobs available at casino site
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By Tracy Dugan
The steel work is nearly complete
for 88,000 square foot casino un
der construction on Highway 18.
Jeff Dalton, project manager for
Drake Construction, estimates
about four more weeks of steel
work before hiring will begin for
other jobs.
"We're going to need some spe
cialized workers right around the
first of June," he said. "When we
begin bridge construction, I hope
to bring back some of the previous
concrete crew to work on that."
Dalton said that on the casino job
they will need pipe layers, build
ing construction workers, electri
cians, plumbers, dry wall workers,
and finish carpenters. He wants to
give experienced tribal members as
much opportunity as possible.
Five tribal members were em
Tribal Council Spotlight
Vice-Chair has earned
respect in Indian Country
Almost anytime something is
going on in Grand Ronde, Kathryn
Harrison is there. And she's been
there since the very beginning.
She talks about the early '80s
with a fondness a fondness that
comes with a memory of the way
things used to be.
Kathryn says, "Sometimes I'll ask
someone about restoration. I'll say
'Remember when...' and then it will
dawn on me, that there aren't many
people left who were around dur
ing that time."
There's a certain amount of sat
isfaction and pride that comes with
that sort of achievement. And
where the Grand Ronde Tribe is
concerned, restoration was the most
important achievement ever.
Kathryn has served on Tribal
Council since 1 980, except for one
year when she was off.
She moved back to Grand Ronde
in the late '70s and began to attend
meetings. It was then when she got
involved in restoration.
"I'd like to see more culture de
veloped in the Tribe," she said.
"Our culture isn't lost, but we can
regain it with our youth."
Kathryn also likes the idea of
more programs for elders. Maybe
ployed on the concrete crew, and
hopes that tribal members with ex
pertise in other construction areas
will be interested in working at the
site.
"Tribal members don't have to
join our union to work on this
project," Dalton said. "But if some
one is interested in a career with us,
we encourage them to inquire about
it. There are good chances for ad
vancement beyond this casino
project."
Drake Construction also built the
new Rose Garden Blazer arena, as
well as the health clinic for the
Warm Springs Tribe.
If you are interested in working
on the casino project this summer,
contact Carol Scott at (503) 879
2846. If possible, please stop by in
person to sign up.
Kathryn Harrison
a care center and places to live.
"We promised the members that
housing would be a priority for us.
I want us to hold on to that prom
ise." She enjoys reading nonfiction
books about other tribes and recent
trends in Indian Country. One of
her favorite activities is serving as
a judge for Royalty Court.
Kathryn is known as a tribal
leader and is very well-respected by
many people and organizations in
Oregon. She has received many
awards for her contributions to her
people and the state. Last month
she was honored by the YWCA at
its annual Tribute to Outstanding
Women and Employees Awards
Banquet.
Drake Construction predicts hiring for the casino construction
The steel work will be complete in four more weeks.
Tuesday, May 2 Wednesday, May 3 Thursday, May 4
Kraut & Sausage Mexican Meatloaf Chicken & Dumplings
Seasoned Fries Steamed Veggies Pickled Beets
Broccoli & Cauliflower Sliced Tomatoes Celery Sticks with cheese
Cake Butterscotch Pudding Dixie Cup Ice Cream
Tuesday, May 9 Wednesday, May 10 Thursday, May 1 1
Hot Turkey Sandwiches Baked Salmon Tater Tot Casserole
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Scalloped Potatoes Tossed Salad
Mixed Veggies Spinach Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Tapioca Pudding
Tuesday, May 16 Wednesday, May 1 7 Thursday, May 18
Hamburger Mac Bake Baked Cod Rot Pork
Salad Dinner Fries Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Apple Crisp Creamed Peas Green Beans
Spice Cake Jcllo with Bananas
Tuesday, May 23 Wednesday, May 24 Thursday, May 25
Chicken Pot Pie Mac Cheese & Ham Bake Cubed Steak & Gravy
Cole Slaw Stewed Tomatoes Mashed Potatoes
Pumpkin Pie Broccoli Mixed Veggies
Lemon Bars Peaches
Tuesday, May 30 Wednesday, May 31 Menu is subject to change.
Hamburger Stew Oven Baked Pork Chops Meal Price is $2.50.
Cottage Cheese Scalloped Potatoes Meals are open to everyone.
Sugar Cookies Buttered Corn Tribal member elders and
Cake & Ice Cream spouses meals are free.
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