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Page 6 Mav 15.1995 Smoke Sianals I J ; ; ; ; . f. I Entrepreneur of the month Sunflower Florist offers lowest prices By Tracy Dugan Sharon Dixon owns Sunflower Florist in Salem, located at 3810 State Street. It's a small shop right on the corner. It gets a lot of traffic, and it's convenient for people to stop on their way to work. I just happened to drop by on Secretary's Day. Sharon is not new at being an entrepre neur. Before Sunflower Florist, she oper ated right out of her house. Before that, she owned a women's resale shop. "My daughter and I took a floral design class," she said, "at Bee's Floral Design School. I figured I should put that training to use." Both of Sharon's daughters help her out on big floral jobs. Sunflower Florist does deliver. Sharon just recently bought the building she's in now. It needed a lot of work, so she made a few changes and opened on March 29. So far, business is going well. "We usually have a lot of flowers in stock," she said. "You can call and order a bou quet, but if you stop in we can make some thing up just for you." Sharon tries to keep her prices below the going rate for flowers. She feels like flo rists mark up the prices, and a lot of people can't afford them. One important aspect to owning a flower shop is the relationship florists have with the state. Florists can only buy flowers from certain wholesalers, and they must have a current agricultural license. "I get mine from Marion County," said Sharon, " it has to be renewed every year." If you are interested in ordering your next floral arrangement from Sunflower Florist, just give Sharon a call at 503-393-3018. Housing bid awarded for remodeling job Five contractors submitted bids to remodel a house in Salem through the Housing Im provement Project (HIP). The work consisted of electrical, plumbing, new doors and win dows, insulation, paint, and floor coverings. , 1 Bid applicants included: Yost Construction - $9,625; K. Schmid Construction $9,757; Eagle Feather Construction - $12,000; Valley Maintenance Construction - $13,206; D.K. Olsen Construction - $ 1 3,430. The job was awarded to Yost Construction with the lowest bid. All of their references were good. Natural Resources summer camp offered The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, En vironmental Protection Agency-Region VII and Haskell Indian Nations University is sponsoring a Natural Resources Summer Camp for students in Grade 7-12. The camp will be held in Junction City, Kansas on July 12-17. Learn more about the environment from a Native American perspective. Explore the diversity of wildlife, forestry resources, and water habitats in a natural setting. You will even explore a herd of Buffalo who inhabit the Konza Tallgrass Prairie. There will be modern facilities to stay in and trained as sistants to guide you. The application deadline is June 1 st. For more information and an application, con tact Connie Holmes at the Natural Re sources Division, 879-2381 or 879-5522. Logo contest will pay $50 The Fish & Wildlife Committee and the Timber Committee are looking for a Natu ral Resources logo. We are looking for one logo that will represent both committees. The committee will pay $50 to the win ner. Please submit your entry to Karen Larsen at the Tribal Forestry office or mail it to P.O. Box 70, Willamina, Oregon 97396. The deadline for the contest will be May 31, 1995. Continuing students: Please be aware! If you have not provided a copy of your 1995-96 Federal Financial Aid applica tion andor a copy of your Student Aid Report, you may not be considered for eligibility of funding from the Tribal Education Program Fall Term 1995. The deadline date for continuing students to provide these documents to the Tribal Education Program was February 15, 1995. Out of 45 students enrolled in Tribal Education Programs, only 13 have submitted these required documents. Also, many of you never bothered to send your verification of registration of classes each term or semester. This also is a document we are required to have in your file. For Spring Term 1995, only 12 students have submitted this docu ment. Last, several students have not submit ted their Winter Term 1995 Grade Re ports. This also is a required document that needs to be in your file. In the fu ture, funding will not be mailed to the school until grade reports have been sub mitted to the Tribal Education Program. This will cause at least a one week delay in receiving your funding for the term or semester. Head Start class photo WTO 'V'tfr J fr a .... o& - I vi , if w tun i I M Ji mr Ks ,. jr. j: j J 1 The 1994-95 Head Start class poses for their annual parent photo. The class is taught by Angie Bedortha. POSITION : 95-23 HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Administration REPORTS TO: Executive Officer POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Personnel Specialist (1); Personnel Assistant (1); indirectly, Department Assistants (4) CLOSING DATE: Friday, May 26, 1995 OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees and manages the personnel and functions of the human resources department, working toward attainment of current and future organizational goals by developing objectives, strategies, plans, policies and programs for the organization human resources development functions, includ ing employee selection and placement, training, and development, compensation, benefits, personnel policy administration, employee counseling, personnel records and employee and labor relations. Develops and maintains human resources system that meets the organization's information needs and recom mends effective and efficient organization structure and development plans to insure the comprehensive implementation and develop ment of the strategic organization structure. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration or Industrial Rela tions or Psychology and at least six to eight years related experience, with at least five in a management capacity or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the necessary knowledge, skill and ability to perform the above described duties. KNOWLEDGE OF: Considerable knowledge of laws and regulations in labor relations personnel arena. Thorough knowledge of personnel policies, procedures and practices. ' ABILITY TO: Communication exceptionally well, both orally and in writing and speak effectively in front of large groups; interact with people in a positive, upbeat manner; be sensitive to confidentiality requirements; build trust; independently and effectively develop, present and implement ideas, plans and policies. SKILL IN: Operation of word processing and database software. OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Mas ter degree in human resources management, business administration or industrial relations. Prefer previous work with an Indian tribe and with organization population over 100. POSITION : 95-13 SUMMER YOUTH CREW POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 6 POSITION LENGTH: Approximately 8 weeks SALARY: $5.00 hr., M-F 8-4:30 DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Forestry Natural Resources REPORTS TO: Youth Crew Leader Natural Resources Manager CLOSING DATE: Monday, May 22, 1995 EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Must be be tween the ages of 16-18; must be in good physi- cal condition, ability to use hand tools and to work all day in rugged mountainous terrain. Outdoors or wood experience preferred. (These positions are designed and funded for the purpose of spe cifically providing enhanced opportunities for youth.) EQUIPMENT NEEDED: These individuals will be required to have a pair of adequate work boots All other safety equipment, rain gear and work safety training will be provided by the forestry department. More jobs on page 7
