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
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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.
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For more information contact: John Spence
phone: (503) 588-9906 ore-mail: jspencewvi.com
SPIPJT MOUNTAIN CASINO
TRJ8XL MEMBER
MPL0y6 PROFILE
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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.