14 JULY 1, 2002 Smoke Signals SOPHE Accepting Applications For Fellowship The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) is accepting applica tions for one-year student fellowships to assist and train students in in jury prevention and control, funded by the CDC's National Center for Injury. The fellowship is designed to recognize, assist and train students work ing on research or practice-based projects in either unintentional injury prevention or violence prevention from the perspective of health educa tion or the behavioral sciences. For one year, starting October 2002, "SOPHE Fellows in Injury Preven tion" will receive a $1,500 stipend, one-year student membership in na tional SOPHE and complementary registration at the SOPHE Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA in November 2003, where they will have an opportunity to display poster presentations on their projects. Applicants must be enrolled as a full time student in a Masters or Doc toral degree program in health education, health promotion, behavioral sciences or a related field. For more information or to request an application, contact Eleanor Dixon Terry at SOPHE 202-408-9804, or e-mail at edixon-terrysophe.org.,or visit www.sophe.org Deadline: July 31, 2002 SUMMER FUN!! This summer it will be time to cool off at a fun new program spon sored by the McMinnville Swim Club. MSC is a competitive swim team that swims and competes year round throughout the state of Oregon. MSC's mission is to encourage swimmers to develop their individual skills and abilities while having fun through competitive age-group swimming. Swimmers develop high levels of team spirit, and through swim meets, become acquainted with other kids across Oregon. Age group swimming is open to kids 6-18, and all levels of swimmers are welcome. Children are coached according to their ability, and swim with others that are at the same level. This summer, we are offering a Summer Trial for kids to give Swim Team a try! Starting the Monday after Turkey Rama, July 15, and through August 7, swimmers are to meet at the pool every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:00-4:45pm. The cost will be $25.00, with an additional $20.00 for those who do not have McMinnville Aquatic Center Pool Passes. For questions call MSC at 503-472-1349, or Valerie Harjo, Meet Director and VP at 503-852-7714. V . :ifW4f iff ' fi 3 f , I ' j i i I i- L ' X ft : : i ft.-?: Alt Cleaning and Detailing of Tribal Vehicles For The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Procurement Department The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is requesting proposals for the interior and exterior cleaning and detailing of Tribally owned and leased vehicles. The vehicle cleaning and detailing is required to be performed on weekends at the Tribal headquarters and completed by 8:00am on the following Monday. Interested persons wishing to be considered for the above work, please request a proposal packet from: The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Procurement Department 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 503-879-2216 Proposals must be received at the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Procurement Department before 4:00 pm July 22, 2002. Proposals must be received by the established deadline. Those received after the deadline will not be considered. Proposals submitted by fax will not be accepted. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled "Re sponse to RFP for Cleaning and Detailing of Tribal Vehicles." The Tribe reserves the right to select the proposal(s) that are in the best interest of the Tribe. The Tribe also reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, if such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the Tribe. Additional information regarding this RFP may be obtained by con tacting Kevin Mueller (Procurement Supervisor) at 503-879-4548 or Bryan K. Langley (Procurement Manager) at 503-879-2216. Native American Applicants Sought For Hatfield Fellowship The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde announced today that appli cations for the Mark O. Hatfield Congressional Fellowship are now avail able. Each year, a Hatfield Fellow is selected among Native American applicants to serve as a fellow in the office of a member of Oregon's Con gressional delegation. The Fellowship was created in 1998 to honor Mark Hatfield for his ac complishments as a United States Senator and Governor of Oregon as well as his mentorship of many emerging leaders. "The Mark Hatfield Congressional Fellowship provides members of Pa cific Northwest American Indian Tribes the opportunity to make a differ ence in their personal lives as well as contribute to the quality of life within their communities," said Justin Martin, Intergovernmental Affairs Direc tor for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. "The Hatfield Fellowship will seed Indian Country with individuals who know their way around Washington, D.C., producing long-term benefits for all Oregon Tribes and the Pacific Northwest," said Kris Olson, member of the Spirit Mountain Community Fund Board of Trustees which over sees the internship. Applicants must be enrolled adult members of a federally recognized Tribe in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Washington, with preference given to Oregon Tribes. The selection committee will conduct interviews in Au gust and announce their selection by September 1, 2002. Highlights of the Fellowship include: B The Hatfield Fellow will serve for nine months (Nov2002 July2003). D The Fellow will receive a monthly stipend, moving and travel expenses and tuition for the American Political Science Association (APSA) orienta tion. B The Fellow is not an employee and is therefore responsible for his or her own taxes and insurance. To request an application, contact Paula Cook, Spirit Mountain Com munity Fund, by mail at 9615 Grand Ronde Rodd. Grand Ronde, OR 97347, or by e-mail at paula.cookgrandronde.org. Deadline for submitting a complete application is July 15, 2002 at 5 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted. CONGRATULATIONS PROMISS KELLOGG FOR GRADUATING FROM KINDERGARDEN INTO THE FIRST GRADE. PROMISS IS THE DAUGHTER OF KLAUDIA KELLOGG 3787, THE GANDAUGHTER OF TRIBAL ELDER JOSEPH KELLOGG, 3136. THE GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER OF TRIBAL ELDER SYLVIA JONES. Congratulations!! Karlena Kellogg f . y K r You have graduated from the LVN Program in Pittsburg, CA. Karlena is now working in labor and delivery at a Walnut Creek, CA Hospital as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Karlena is also continuing her education to become a regis tered nurse. Karlena is the daugh ter of Tribal Elder Joseph Kellogg. The granddaughter of Tribal Elder Slyvia Jones. Karlena is a single parent of an 8 year-old son. She has worked very hard to earn her education so as to provide a good stable life for her son and herself. r V V 'V. k t T ' ' 1 v - 4 Happy 8th Birthday Christopher! Love, Mom, Dad, Nick & Emily Happy 1st Birthday Jeremiah Paul Surber ) . " ff5 ... . X t 1 ' I Love you, Daddy, Mom, Grandpa Jerry & Grandma Nancy