12 Smoke Signals Twah Sunchako, the Grand Ronde Tribal PreschoolHead Start, is having a contest for a logo for the tribal preschool. The PreschoolHead Start coun cil will be choosing the winner, who will receive $ 1 00. Your entry must be in by MARCH 17,2000. Please send your entry to: Conf. Tribes of Grand Ronde Attn:Tra,cyBiery 96 1 5 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 For questions, call Tracy Biery at 1 -800-755-0095 or 879-20 1 7. Income tax preparation SBD will prepare taxes for Elders. The Small Business Development department staff will prepare income taxes for tribal Elders. Please call Barbara Lake at (503) 879-2476 to set up an appointment. You will need to bring in your tax documents, such as W-2 and 1099 forms at the time of your appointment. Small Business Development will also assist anyone with preparing in come taxes on Turbo Tax software. If you are interested in this service, please call Barbara Lake at (503) 879-2476 to set up an appointment. Appointments are necessary! m (PGmwmrrs? Preschool Cook GRADE: 3 30 hours per week CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the general supervision of the nutrition program and all related food services of the school, and for the supervision of all custodial services necessary to maintain the kitchen and dining area in a hygienic, safe and presentable condition. May be expected to assist in the classroom, and possibly fill in for other Youth Education personnel as the need arises. QUAUFICATIONS: Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Requires a minimum of three (3) months of experience as a cook. Must have knowledge of basic principles of good nutrition and have demonstrated ability to plan for economy in shopping and in the planning, preparing, and serving balanced meals and snacks. Must have good personal cleanliness habits, should be sin cerely interested in working with children and should display a willingness to pursue studies in child development. Must understand the requirements for hygienic kitchen maintenance and housekeep ing, and should have demonstrated ability to supervise others. This is only a brief description. To request a detailed job description and an application call the CTGR JOB LINE: 879-2257 or 1-877-TRIBEGR or visit us at www.grandronde.org Tribal Program Planning & Design Strategic Planning Organizational Management & Systems Development Tribal Research Public Law 63S Implementation American Indian Owned Company Greg Archuleta 2719 Wallace Road NW A-5 Salem, Oregon 97304 (503)535-0547 Hobby help Tribal member Veronica Gaston has taken up crocheting blankets. If you have any yarn you would like to contribute to her projects, please drop it by the office of Pam Warren at the Social Services department. IS in" ilirif i ir The Tribe's 7th annual Molar Roller & Dental Health Fair was held on Feb. 4 in Grand Ronde. This year's theme was "Tooth Story 2," with special appearances by Woody, Buzz, and Gus the toothbrush. Youth had fun skating and learning about good dental hygiene. Navy Memorial log seeks names Organizers of the U.S. Navy Me morial are asking Navy, Coast Guard, Marine or Merchant Marine personnel to enroll in the Navy Log in Washington, D.C. The log has collected 238,000 names of current and former naval personnel. Each log entry contains the name, date and place of birth, dates and branch of service, highest rank or rank attained, up to five top medals and awards and five duty stations. Those desiring enrollment should send the information and a $25 tax deductible donation to Navy Log Dept. Y2000, P.O. Box 96570, Wash ington D.C, 20077-7685. A head and shoulders portrait photo may be added for an addi tional $25. Photos can't be returned. The money goes to Navy Memorial programs. Union Apprenticeship Inside Electrician Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. This program is registered with the Oregon State Apprenticeship & Train ing Council and recognized by the Bureau of Labor and Industries. Apply in person: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 a.m. at Central Electrical JATC, 75 Silver Lane, Eu gene, Oregon 97404. Phone: (541) 689 3193. Tribal members who apply: please notify CTGR Tribal Education department at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2284. Sprang) & WHAT: A ten week series of classes designed to guide participants through the BUSINESS PLAN WRITING PRO CESS. The course materials and indi vidual counseling sessions allow par ticipants to work through the BUSI NESS PLANNING PROCESS. The end result is a comprehensive business plan that can be taken to financial in stitutions for loan consideration! WHERE: Classes will be held at the Tribal Governance Center staff lounge. 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