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It will happen,
Local artist wants to promote the talent in Grand Ronde
By Tracy Dugan
John David Hawks, Chiricahua Apache,
is a nationally-recognized artist living right
here in Grand Ronde. He is working with
Sam Henny in Small Business Development
to organize an artist's cooperative and gal
lery something he feels is very important
for traditional and contemporary Native
American artists in the community.
John and his wife, Gail, work mostly out
of their home, where they have turned part
of their house into a workshop for carving.
John is most noted for his rock and wood
carvings, but also works with beads, shells,
and just about anything nature provides.
Gail does a lot of beadwork, too. And it is
all done the traditional way of hand thread
ing each bead. They do not use a loom.
"Sometimes we'll drive to the beach and
just walk around and collect rocks and shells
from the shore," John said. "We'll pick up
anything we may be able to turn into art."
He said they also get a lot of their items
from rivers and streams. John sees animal's
spirits in rocks, and carves the features he
sees. Then he sands them, and polishes
them to a shine. The result is a very intri
cate and detailed work of art.
John Hawks has pieces in many galleries
on the west coast, including towns like
Scottsdale, Arizona; Sacramento, and La
Jolla, California. In Oregon, his work is on
display at the Dancing Coyote Gallery in
Depoe Bay; Beppu Gallery in Pacific City;
John chisels a large rock that will be transformed into the face of a wolf.
and Anderson's in McMinnville. John will
also be a featured artist at the Willamina
Coastal Art Tour on November 10 and 11!
John wants a gallery in Grand Ronde that
will let artists know that there are people in
the Tribe who care about their talents and
the future of art in the Indian culture. He
wants the gallery to feature a classroom for
youth and other tribal members who need
an outlet for their creative side.
A graduate of the famous Juliard School
for the Arts, John has lived in many places
including New York and Alaska. His grand
mother was a medicine woman in her tribe,
and lie grew up listening to stories, which
he believes are important to pass along to
younger generations.
Sometimes, while he's working, he'll record
a story that he is telling to himself, and save
it. It should be noted that all of John and
Gail's designs are original. Each piece of art
is unique, and can't be duplicated.
Sam Henny, who is a Busi
ness Development Specialist
for the Tribe, dreams of a gal
lery in Grand Ronde. Like John
Hawks, she knows how hard it
is for tribal arts and crafts
people to market their prod
ucts and receive recognition.
And she knows the importance
of providing a cultural outlet to
tribal youth.
"We hope to have a gallery
and a gift shop," Sam said.
"We want to carry art supplies
at a reasonable price, too."
Sam also said that many art
ists have already expressed in
terest in a gallery, as some
want to teach art classes to
youth, which would be part of
the gallery .
Sam believes that a gallery
co-op will one day be a reality.
She said, "Artists just need
to believe in themselves and
their talent, and trust me that
it will happen soon."
POSITION : 95-44 FORESTER (TIMBER SALES)
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $1857 - 2354 MO. (exempt)
DEPARTMENT: Natural Resources
REPORTS TO: Logging and Transportation Coordinator
CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1995
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An incumbent must have at least a Bachelor's of Science Degree in
Forest Management or Forest Engineering. Plus a minimum of six months experience.
KNOWLEDGE OF: West-side silviculture practices; basic road design and layout techniques and
procedures; skyline logging systems; basic firefighting methods and safety practices; timber appraisal;
basic surveying principles.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs technical and skilled forestry work with an emphasis on
timber sale and salvage sale preparation and administration. Assists with road maintenance plans
administration.
ABILITY TO: A candidate for this position must be able to work effectively in steep terrain often in
adverse weather conditions. Communicate tactfully, both in writing and orally, with supervisors, co
workers, and others. Make accurate mathematical calculations using algebra and trigonometry.
SKILL IN: Preparing technical documents using computers for word processing and preparing spe
cial exhibits, such as maps.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must pass the National Wildfire Coordinating Group national fitness test for arduous work level.
Incumbent may choose either the step test or mile and one half run. Passing scores are: step test
45; mile and one half run under 1 1 minutes, 40 seconds.
2. Have a valid Oregon Drivers license or be able to od
tain one within 30 days.
3. Must be insurable under the Tribe's automobile insur
ance policy.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A SKILL TEST
AND RETURN IT WITH THEIR COMPLETED APPLICATION.
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POSITION : 95-48 Grants Developer
SALARY: $3047-3555 PER MO. (exempt)
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Policy
REPORTS TO: Planning and Policy Officer
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER, 21, 1995
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides technical support for the ongoing analysis of both Tribal
and area community needs and services. Develops and maintains research files and electronic re
search on funding resources. Provides technical support in project development, preparation of grant
applications and proposals, initial implementation and monitoring of internal Tribal and community
projects. Participates in Tribal planning efforts as a team member. Conducts intergovernmental and
public relations activities as requested.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATIONTRAINING: BA. in Planning, Public or Business Administration, or similar field and
five years experience in planning and or funding development (with a minimum of two years in Tribal
Government); or any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the necessary knowl
edge, skill and ability to perform the above described duties.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Federal rules and regulations applicable to program funding; general knowl
edge of funding sources, grant and proposal writing methods. Research methodology, planning pro
cedures, data collections and analysis.
SKILL IN: Identification of community development needs and the development, implementation,
monitoring of funding sources, proposals and requests. Management and coordination of planning
projects, policy development and implementation projects.
ABILITY TO: Successfully write and submit technical plans,
proposals and grant requests. Communicate effectively both
verbally and in writing; deal effectively with establish and
maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide vari
ety of individuals and organizations.