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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.
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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
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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.
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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.