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12 MARCH 15, 2004 Smoke Signals (325X532(1 r Mm r w w r v r w v i MAR. 1 9-20: SPOKANE TRIBE OF INDIANS CIRCLE OF CARING SPIRITS 7TH ANNUAL WARDANCE. Alex Sherwood Memorial Center. WELLPINIT, WA. Contact 509-258-7502, 509-258-4566 or 509-258-4581 n MAR. 1 9-21 : 32ND ANNUAL E-PAH-TES CHAMPION WAR DANCES. Pi Nee Waus Center. LAPWAI, ID. Contact Pete Wilson at 208-843-281 2. MAR. 20: CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOL MONTHLY POW-WOW. 5625 52nd Street, East. PUYALLUP, WA. Contact 253-445-6000 ext. 3043 or 31 03. MAR.20:11THANNUALFLORENCE INDIAN EDUCATION POW-WOW. Siuslaw Middle School Gym. FLORENCE, OR. Contact541-997-2070orinkbeadzharborside.com. MAR. 26: PI NEE WAUS ELDERS POW-WOW. Portland State University Gym. PORTLAND, OR. Contact Sheila at 503-752-2099. MAR. 27: 2004 RENEWAL POW-WOW "CELEBRATING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES." 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Suquamish Tribal Center. SUQUAMISH, WA. Contact Ed Midkiff at 253-857-4409. APR. 3: POW-WOW. Elmira High School Gym, 88831 Territorial Road. ELMIRA, OR. Contact 54 1 -687-3489. APR. 3-4: 29TH ANNUAL PAH-LOOTS-PU CELEBRATION. Washington State University, Beasley Coliseum. PULLMAN, WA. Contact509-335-8676orwww.wsu.edu-naschome APR.9-11: CELILOWY-AM FEAST. Celilo Indian Village. CEULO, OR. Contact 54 1-296-8031. APR.16: ANNUAL SPRING CELEBRATION POW-WOW. Glenn Otto Park, 11 06 East Colum bia River Hwy. TROUTDALE, OR. Contact Chris at 503-666-1740. APR.16-17: 36TH ANNUAL EWU CHENEY. At the Pavillion. CHENEY, WA. Contact 509-359-2441. APR. 17: CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOL MONTHLY POW-WOW. 5625 52nd Street, East. PUYALLUP, WA. Contact 253-445-6000 ext. 3043 or 31 03. APR. 24: SOUTH UMPQUA 25TH ANNUAL POW-WOW. South Umpqua High School, 501 N.W. Chadwick. MYRTLE CREEK, OR. Contact 541-863-6274. APR30-MAY2: 1 7TH AISA EDMONDS COLLEGE POW-WOW. SeaviewGym. LYNNWOOD, WA. Contact 425-640-1 538. MAY 8-9: NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT UNION OF UNIVERSITY OF OREGON SPRING POW-WOW. GerlingerHall. EUGENE, OR. Contact541-346-3723ornasulists.uoregon.edu. MAY 15-1 6: 28TH NASA POW-WOW. Gill Coliseum. CORVALUS, OR. Contact 541 -737-2738. MAY 15: 1 4TH ANNUAL HEBOLB POW-WOW. Fitness & Sports Center, 13th & Rockefeller. EVERETT, WA. Contact Earl Martin at 425-338-9268 or emartin everettcc.edu. JUNE 1 8-20: 34TH ANNUAL CITY OF ROSES DELTA PARK POW-WOW AND ENCAMP MENT. East Delta Park. PORTLAND, OR. d The Natural Resources Department of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, in cooperation with Oregon Youth Conservation Corps, seeks two youth crew leaders and 14 youth crew members for its Sum mer Youth Crew program. These positions are designed and funded for the purpose of providing enhanced opportunities for youth andor students. Youth Crew Leader F&W Intern $10.50-$13.00hour. Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 Approximately 14 weeks, starting June 11, 2004 (flexible) Duties: Supervise and provide leadership to a seven-person sum mer youth work crew for eight weeks and assist the Fish and Wildlife Department for four to six weeks. Projects may include stream and riparian restorationenhancement, trail and park maintenance and construction, native vegetation plantings, habitat enhancement moni toring, and other natural resource and community projects. Qualifications: Desire to work with youth and in natural resources. Must be in good physical condition and be able to work in rugged outdoor terrain. Experience in the proper use of hand tools. Good communication skills. Requirements: Work boots, valid Oregon Driver's License, safe driving record. Must successfully complete pre-employment back ground check and drug test. Closing date: Friday, May 21, 2004. Youth Crew Member $7.75hour Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 Approximately 8 weeks, starting July 1, 2004 Duties: Work as a member of a seven-person summer youth work crew. Youth crew projects may include stream restorationenhance ment, trail and park maintenance, native tree plantings, forest in ventory work, or other natural resource and community projects. Qualifications: Must be 16-19 years of age. Must have the abil ity or experience to safely and properly use hand tools. Must be in good physical condition and be able to work in rugged outdoor ter rain. Interest or experience in natural resources related work help ful. Requirements: Furnish their own work boots and successfully complete pre-employment background check and drug test. Closing date: Friday, June 11, 2004. To apply: Complete a Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde employ ment application and return to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Fish & Wildlife Department, P.O. Box 10, Grand Ronde, OR 97347, by the closing date. Applications may be obtained at www.grandronde.org, by then clicking on employment and applica tion. If you have questions or need an application sent to you please call 503-879-2423. Salem Mar. 22: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mar. 23: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mar. 24: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Siletz: 1-800-922-1399 Salem: 503-391-5760 Artists Without Barriers Who, What: A Non-Profit Organiza tion has been set up to teach children art. We charge $15 a month for art lessons, all supplies included. We take children ages 5 to 16 years old. Les sons include, drawing, pencil, pen & ink, watercolor, acrylic, goush (a wa ter base) and some calligraphy. Where: Grand Ronde Church and Willamina Church When: Mondays at Grand Ronde 1-3 p.m. Mondays at Willamina 4-6 p.m. Teacher is Richard Fenwick. Our goal is to reach as many children as possible. If you are interested please call: Elverta Hayden - Administrator at 503-390-4615. INTERNAL OPENINGS 0 Executive Secretary Tribal Council Grade: 7 Closing Date: March 19 Medical Laboratory Assistant (part-time) Medical Clinic Grade: 7 Closing Date: March 26 0 Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist Social Services Grade: 9 Closing Date: March 26 'Application materials must be re ceived in Human Resources by 5 p.m. on the closing date. For a detailed job description, please contact the Tribe's JOB LINE: 503-879-2257 or i-o i niDcuri Doris Lillian Lynch (Jeffers) August 29, 1924 November 8, 2003 Doris Lillian Lynch (Jeffers), Romaland, California, formerly of Spring field, Oregon, passed away November 8, 2003. She was married to Daniel Lynch in Eugene, Oregon on July 14, 1945. He passed away in September of 1971. Doris was born in Olma, Oregon to Ira Bertha Jeffers on August 29, 1924. She grew up in the Witaker area of Sinslow River near Walton, Oregon. She graduated from Crow High School. She worked in the fields, flocked Christmas trees, then as a Nurses's Aid to help raise her children. She was a life member of Walterville Rebekah Lodge, also an associate member of the Philomath Lodge. She was a very proud member of the Tribe. She also belonged to the Eugene Church of Christ. She loved sewing, quilting and crocheting. Survivors are Charlette Gray of Philomath, Oregon; Gloria Sundohl of Springfield, Oregon; Dennis Lynch of Idyllwild, California; Jenny Jones of Winston, Cindy Diaz of Romaland, California, four brothers; Leo of Marcola, Buddy and Donald of Walton, Henry of Prineville, six sisters; Mildred, Betty, Evelyn of Eugene, Edith of Albany, Alta of Veneta and Lanora of Alaska, 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Her grandson Christopher has passed away previously. Nadine Irvin White April 27-1962 February 19, 2004 Nadine White, 41, of Bowling Green, Missouri passed away on Thursday, February 19 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Nadine was born April 27, 1962 in Louisiana to Robert and Nancy Irvin. Survivors include her husband, Michael White of Mexico, Missouri. Her parents of Louisiana, Missouri, two sons; James and Kevin, one brother, three sisters, three grandchildren and one soon-to-be grandchild. Nadine was a graduate of Louisiana High School and attended nursing school at PikeLincoln Technical School of Nursing in Eolia, Missouri. She worked as a LPN for 1 1 years. Her favorite activities were playing pool, horse riding, dancing, music and she loved being with family and loved ones. She touched many people's lives as a professional caregiver as well as in her personal life. She will be missed. Alvin "Al" Billings March 3, 1939 December 3, 2003 Alvin Billings, resident of Willamina, Oregon, died at home on December 3, 2003. He was 64 years of age. Al was born in Fresno, California on March 3, 1939 the son of Elvin and Fern Butler Billings. On January 6, 1958 he joined the U.S. Coast Guard serving until December of 1965. Al married Norma Lillard on September 22, 1972 in Willamina, Oregon. He enjoyed hunting, logging, the beach, cooking, traveling and old county music. Al is preceded in death by his brother David "Crockett" Billings in September of 2003. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Norma, sons: Edon Feack, Jeff & Wade Greenwood, daughters: Tammy Childs and Lisa Coppinger. Along with 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on December 9 at the Tribal cemetery.
