Smoke Signals It's time to prepare your income taxes Small Business Development has one computer set up with software and instruction to prepare your own 1998 Income Tax Returns. The SBD staff also provides full service prepa ration for tribal Elders. It is important to note that the com puter lab is often in use for classes, you must call in advance to set up your computer lab appointment. Call Barbara Lake at 879-2476 or 1-800-422-0232. Meet the lenders for Business Loans Not sure where to go to take out a small business loan to get your busi ness started? Come and meet the lenders. Loan officers from various lending institutions will explain microloan programs and who has the money to loan on business start ups andor expansions. This seminar, sponsored by the Tribe's Small Business Development Division, will be held on Monday, March 29 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., upstairs at the Training Center, lo cated at 28840 Salmon River High way in Grand Ronde. It is free and open to the public. JOB OPPORTUNITY; Become an agent for Farmers Ins. Small Business Development has been contacted by Jeff Johnnie from Farmers Insurance Group seeking people interested in job op portunities with the company. Farmers is a premier provider of auto, home, life, and business insur ance. Immediate opportunities are available. Call Jeff Johnnie at (503) 472-8200 or fax your resume to (503) 472-9413. Tax service available Nathan's Business Service can help you with your taxes. They offer: Refund Anticipated Loans, Refund Transfers, and Electronic Filing. A Native American owned business. Nathan's Business Service P.O. Box 460 Warm Springs, OR 97761 Toll-free: 1-877-553-9246 FAX: 541-553-1640 MONDAYS from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Mar, 22: Windows 95, part two Mar. 29: Basic Computers for the Beginner TUESDAYS from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Mar. 1 6: Microsoft Word, part two Mar. 23: Word Perfect, part two Mar. 30: Quatro Pro, part two WEDNESDAYS from 9 to 1 1:30 a.m. Mar. 17: Microsoft Powerpoint Mar. 24: GroupWise Mar. 31 : Corel Presentations THURSDAYS from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Mar. 18: Mircosoft Excel, part two Mar. 25: Computers for Small Business Use FRIDAYS from 9 to 1 1 :30 a.m. Mar. 19: Desktop Publishing with Printshop Mar. 26: Intro to the Internet uxxtf tzm ODD5SED0 OlfliuUaS Wednesday, Mai ch 31 11:30 to 1:30 Sylvia's Italian Restaurant 5115 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland (503) 288 6828 Guest Speaker: Gene Jackson with ODOT Please RSVP to Kathleen Woods at (503) 227-3505 CRE6N AND LUCK we HAVE. LEPRECHAUNS W FLY IN FOR THE DAY Come celebrate the start of the luck season at Spirit Mountain Casino on Wednesday, March 17. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. we will randomly select gaming customers to pick a gaming chip from our Pot O' Chips. Chip denominations will range p- from $5 to $50, with a total of $ 1500 worth of chi ps jfek. SPIRJT in the pot. Spirit Mountain Casino. Hwy. 18, Grand M0uNIAN Ronde. 1-800-760-7977. www.spirit-mountain.com CASINO ST. PADDY'S DAY POT 0' CHIPS GIVEAWAYS TEMPORARY OFFICE ASSISTANT OPENED UNTIL FILLED. Currently seeking applications for future vacan cies. The primary function of this position is to provide on the job training while providing back up support to our tribal programs. This is an entry level position. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalency. COMMUNITY RESOURCES MANAGER OPENED UNTIL FILLED. Provide administrative and supervisory duties over Community Resources Division programs including: Indian Child Welfare, Emergency Assistance, General Assistance, Benevolence, USDA foods and Domestic Violence. Requires 5 years of Social Services experience. Re quired level of education is Bachelor's Degree. Preferred level of education is a Master's Degree in a Human Service or related field. Knowledge of . federal, state and local social service programs. Working knowledge of In dian Child Welfare, Foster Care, General Assistance, and USDA. ON CALL, SENIOR VAN DRIVER Minimum of 1 year of experience in related field required. First Aid and CPR certificate. Valid Oregon Driver's License and safe driving record. To request an application and detailed job description call the CTGRJOB LINE 879-2257 or 1-877-TRIBEGR Return application to: The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde ATTN: Human Resources 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 FAX: (503) 879-2258