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SMOKE SIGNALS VO0G))0 &G(f Q GHZSBSEB APRIL 19-20: NATIVE ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW. Suquamish Tribal Center. Suquamish, WA. (360) 598-3311. APRIL 19-20: WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVER SITY POW-WOW. Bellingham, WA. (360) 650 7273. APRIL 20: MILLS COLLEGE POW-WOW. Oakland, CA. (510) 430-2341, ext. 1. APRIL 24-26: GATHERING OF NATIONS POW WOW & MISS INDIAN WORLD CONTEST. Univer sity of New Mexico Arena. Albuquerque, NM. (505)836-2810. APRIL 26: NANITCH SAHALLIE ANNIVERSARY AND ALUMNI GATHERING & POW-WOW. Che mawa Indian School. Salem, OR. Grand Entry at 1 p.m. (503) 390-5904 or 1-800-552-0939. APRIL 26: INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM POW WOW. Springfield High School. Springfield, OR. Grand Entry at 6 p.m. (541) 744-4347. MAY 2-4: 3rd ANNUAL AMERICAN INDIAN & WESTERN RELIC SHOW. Baskets, beadwork, pot tery, art, paintings, rugs, and much more. Fri. from 1 to 9 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Collector's Market. Pay-n-Pak Bldg., East Delta Park. 8900 N.Vancouver Ave. Portland, OR. (503) 283-2940. MAY 2-3: CHEMAWA SPRING POW-WOW. Che mawa Indian School. Salem, OR. Grand Entry: Fri. at 7 p.m.; Sat. at 1 and 7 p.m. Contact: Karen at (503) 399-5721, ext. 225 or Rae at (503) 399-5795. MAY 3-4: UCLA POW-WOW. (310) 206-7513. Los Angeles, CA. iCCEQIHI SALEMKEIZER AREA: Nanitch Sahallie welcomes the public to share in weekly drumming and dance practice. The center would appreciate your involve ment and support of Native traditions with their young people. Please join them on Sunday eve nings at 5:45 p.m. at 51 1 9 River Road N. in Keizer, Oregon. For more information, please call (503) 390-5904. EUGENE: Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. in the caf eteria at Lane Community College. The Native .American Student Association (NASA) sponsors a jpotluck and drum night for the community to at tend. Everyone rs welcome. Please call NASA at (541) 747-4501 for more information. SPRINGFIELD: Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. at the High School Library. Everyone is welcome to these attend these sessions sponsored by the Springfield Indian Education Program. Call Andrew at (541) 744-4347 for more information. CASINO EMPLOYEE SPOTUGHT Prep cooks joke around in Coyote's kitchen By Tracy Dugan Tribal member Tim Martin knows what hard work is all about. He has held a variety of jobs that have been not only physically challenging, but also demand attention to detail and an alert mind. Recently promoted from Dish Ma chine Operator to Prep Cook at the Coyote 's Buffet, Tim has had to use these skills now more than ever. When the restaurant is really busy, he has to move at high speed. "Restaurant work goes by fast when its busy," said Tim. "It's hard work, but we all make each other laugh." Part of being a Prep Cook means not only slicing, cut ting, chopping and otherwise preparing foods for the buf fet, it also means preparing appetizer trays and pizzas for the Poker Tournament players and special guests. This is a process that doesn't end, since the Casino is busy and filled with hungry people virtually all day long. When Tim finally does get a minute to rest in the kitchen, it's time to clean up another chore with rigorous standards. Although he has only been a Prep Cook for a few weeks, Tim says he loves it already. "I just really enjoy the people I work with. They're good, fun people." Tim said that can ' make all the difference in how well a person enjoys his job. His duties also include know ing what is on the menu at Coyote's for the day. including breakfast and lunch, as well as the menu for the following day. He then begins to work preparing foods. Tim said that every one in the kitchen helps each other out so things can run smoothly. They arc definitely work ing in a team environment. Tim was raised in Dallas for most of his life and has held different ware house jobs, most recently at the Truitt Brothers cannery in Salem. He currently lives in Hcbo with his mother, Vivian Martin, and his son. Nacoma who is 13. "I love Hcbo," said Tim. "It is so quiet there. And I love the drive into work every day." Basically, Tim's decision to work at the Casino was one that changed his life, and he's happier than he has been in a long time. The restaurants and food and beverage services at Spirit Mountain Casino arc always looking for people who arc interested in being a part of their team. If you would like to be considered for employment, please contact the Casino's Human Resources department at (503) 879-3730. 3 fWkliV, !M,,wtu(iw. ; tTiawi...J' GRAND RONDE ROAD CLEANUP nrr irr. f M "g ' I Mm :m , ... r km happens twice a year as a project sponsored by the Wellness Component. It's a dirty job, but it sure makes a difference. Par ticipants are always needed, so next time more help would be appreciated! Far left: Dustin Harmon finds plenty of garbage in the ditches. Left: Tammy Garrison smiles while she rakes. vat it.mi.uni i j. -ii ' j. m wmi .iiii.ini.. W , hmi Jrfj, . 1 ,jm.!"vm'"i" mam mm mi iwii-m mm .ill , V" v K ' ' - ' .TP - - . ... MA , , A , , A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE PARTICIPANTS: Bonnie Tom, Pearl Mekemson, Dustin Harmon, Vernon Kennedy, Jill Jeffers, and Tammy Garrison. Not pictured is Cheryle Kennedy and Gene Kompkoff.
