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MAY 15, 2000 11 Brandon dreams of the Olympics By Justin Phillips Tribal member Jonathon Brandon's dream of wrestling in the Olympics comes closer each day. Brandon, a senior at Estacada High School, maintains a G.P.A. of 3.5 and has wrestled his way to the top of his weight class. He credits success with student effectiveness training (SET); a class taught at Estacada which helps in setting and achieving goals, perseverance and maintaining a positive attitude. "The SET class really helps out a lot and helps me stay focused on my goals," Brandon said. Brandon recently attended the High School Nationals Wrestling Tournament in Pennsylvania. Bran don placed in the top 16. He has also placed 2nd at the Oregon State High School Wrestling Tournament three times. Brandon has been accepted at Oregon State University where he plans to major in sports medicine and v"' V ( Jonathon Brandon finish his education at Pacific Uni versity, where he will still continue to wrestle. Jonathon is the son of Leann Rich and Tribal member Larry Brandon, and the grandson of Myrna and the late John Brandon. iitafosrforfn mnmmjmi For more information contact: John Spence phone: (503) 588-9906 ore-mail: jspencewvi.com SPIPJT MOUNTAIN CASINO TRJ8XL MEMBER MPL0y6 PROFILE Ira1 Hiw- i TITLE: Security Officer HIRE DATE: January 28, 1999 HOMETOWN: Willamina BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE: "I worked at the Department of Corrections as a correctional officer for 124 years; 4 years as a law enforce ment officer for the City of Amity and as a first responder firefighter. I'm also a volunteer for the Willamina Fire District." JOB DUTIES: Maintain a safe environment at the casino for the guests, to assure policy and procedures are followed, document incidents, lost and found. JOYS OF THE JOB: Watching the happiness of jackpot winners. MOST INTERESTING PART OF YOUR JOB: "Responding to and assisting in medical calls of injured or sick guests at the casino." HOBBIES: "Playing on the computer, riding my Goldwing motorcycle, occasional camping." PHILOSOPHY: "Treat others the way I would like to be treated." WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO SMC? "To return my services to the Tribe for their assistance in helping me and others." Education Committee seeks two members The Education Committee is seeking two individuals to apply for mem bership. One position can be a Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde em ployee. Interested individuals may contact Hollie Larsen at 879-2275 or 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2275 for further information. Training avcilcbla for disabled adults A job developer for Vocational Rehabilitation participants is looking for Tribal members for mentorship, on the job training and work experience for Tribal members with disabilities. Tribal members who own small businesses or are contractors who would like to hire members with disabilities, please contact the Vocational Re habilitation department or contact Job Developers at (503) 704-2964 or leave a message at (503) 761-0197, ask for Baxter Archuleta. Any Vocational Rehabilitation participants that have not been con tacted, please call Archuleta for an appointment. NATION-WIPE SEARCH FORTMCDOWLL INDIAN RESERVATION FOUNTAIN HILLS. ARIZONA OCTOBER 4-6, 2000 Must have talent, good grades in school and be a positive role model. This is not a beauty pageant. Competition application deadline: AUGUST 19, 2000. For more information: mourningstaruswest.net www.chavezyocaltechniques.commitw.jvnu Phone: (801) 263-6598; Fax: (801) 261-9617 Scholarship information: Eligibility 13-18 years of age, single and non-parent. Competition events: talentycontemporarytraditional, traditional regalia wear, evening dresssports wear, on stage questions, private interview, theme essay. Registration deadlines must be postmarked by July 28, 2000. Queen Scholarship tuition $3000 or more Traveling... .' $1000 or more Wardrobe $500 or more Miss Indian Teen World 2000-2001 Runners Up: First runner-up $700 or more Second runner-up $500 or more , Third runner-up $300 or more : Scholarships will be determined by the amount of contestants entered. ' "All contestants will receive a Native Vision Educational bond of $1000. 2000 POW-WOW COMMITTEE APPLICATION Name of Applicant: Address: CityStateZip: Telephone: Home Work Please answer the following questions: 1. Are you a member of the Grand Ronde Tribe? Yes No If you are, what is your roll number? 2. Are you a staff member of the Grand Ronde Tribe? Yes No If yes, what is your job title? 3. In what Oregon County do you physically reside? 4. Do you currently serve on any other committee for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde? Yes No If yes, please list the other committee(s) 5. Please tell us why you would like to serve on the Pow-wow Committee (if you need more space, please include additional sheets). Signature: Date: Please return this application by Friday, May 19, 2000 to: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Pow-wow Committee 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 - For more information or to answer any questions, please call Dana Leno at 879-2037 or 1-800-422-0232.
