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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (July 1, 2005)
10 JULY 1, 2005 Smoke Signals 2 Arlene Giffen-Beck December 15, 1928 - June 10, 2005 Tribal Elder Arlene Zelda (Nana) Giffen-Beck of Grand Ronde passed away on June 10 at Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville. She was born on December 15, 1928 in Grand Ronde, the daughter of Arvella and Dewalt Houck. She grew up in Grand Ronde and graduated from Willamina High School in 1947. She married Jack Giffen in 1949. They moved to Brookings in 1959. Soon after the death of her husband in 1984, she moved to Hermiston along with her sons and their families. In Hermiston she met and married Donald Beck. They moved to Willamina in 1992 to be closer to family, friends and the Tribe. She was involved in Tribal activities, including chair of the Elders' Committee. She enjoyed traveling, reading, family events and watch ing Blazer games. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Donald, in 2000. Survivors include her sons, Mike Giffen of Portland and Tribal Council member Jack Giffen, Jr. of Grand Ronde; sister Val Grout; brother, Les Houck; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial was held June 25 at the community center. p 1 1 415 W. 1st Street D Newberg, Oregon 97132 D 503-538-4824 Specializing in the replacement and installation of new and used engines. Capabilities are limitless and too many to list. Two decades of experience. Active member of Automotive Service Professionals. Tribal member discount hourly labor rate of $55 hour. Tribal member owned, Steve & Berta Manangan. 1 ) x- Cs KrM i K ? ...( I ptl , ' . tt,. ' 4.,. I ' rT 'YY n,...,. 2005 ANNUAL EONX6ST August 19-2" ..,.,: i.JT.' ............ y:. INTERNAL OPENINGS Slta Supervisor (K-5) Education Grade: 9 Closing date: July 6 Gaming Inspector Gaming Commission Grade: 10 Closing date: July 6 Licensing Specialist Gaming Commission Grade: 8 Closing date: Jury 6 Adult Foster Care Director Adult Foster Care Home Grade: 12 Closing date: July 6 Primary Caregivers (6 positions) Adult Foster Care Home Grade: 6 Closing date: July 6 '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 1-877 TRIBEGR Internal applicants are defined as: 1 . Current Regular Employee, past their six-month Introductory period, receiving at least a "meets expectations" on most re cent performance evaluation and not un der disciplinary action or performance im provement within the previous six months, 2. Grand Ronde Tribal members 3. Spouse of a Grand Ronde Tribal mem ber or 4. Parent or legal guardian of Grand Ronde Tribal member children Internal recruitment process: For those Individuals meeting mini mum qualifications an interview will be given in the following ranking order 1. Grand Ronde Tribal members a) Qualified Grand Ronde Tribal members who show they meet the minimum qualifications of the posi tion during the course of the inter view process will be given first con sideration for hire and the recruit ment process will end. 2. Tribal member spouses, parents andor legal guardians of Grand Ronde Tribal member children 3. Current regular employees Drug-Free Workplace Policy Effective January 1 , 2004, all employees are subject to random drug andor alcohol testing. All pre-employment offers. When there is reasonable suspicion. Post accident. Application Tip Sheet For The Tribe's Human Resources Department Employment applications must be filled out completely so you have the best chance of being considered for an interview. When completing your application, have a copy of the job description (of the position you are applying for) available and make sure you clearly identify how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. This tips sheet can be used as a final review before your application is submitted to Human Resources (HR). 1. Personal Information. Please include a good contact phone number so we can reach you when needed. If you don't have a personal phone, you might arrange to use a family member or friend's phone. 2. Education. Please include the name and location of the school(s) you attended and the highest level you have com pleted. If a position has educational requirements make sure you provide the details requested. 3. Specialized information. Please list any work related train ing, seminars, licenses, certifications or additional skills which could support your application. 4. Employment. Be very complete with your employment his tory. Include dates, location, telephone numbers and duties per formed. 5. References. Provide work related references, telephone numbers and the type of work related relationship (boss, co worker etc). 6. ' Minimum Qualifications of position. If you are apply ing for a position which has educational, special skills or re quires licenses (food handler, first aidCPR etc.) gather those materials together and be prepared to supply those to Hu man Resources at CTGR when requested. S MOUSE Looking for a place to share your thoughts and feelings with other women? Then stop by: WOMEN'S DROP-IN Support Group Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 p.m. Grand Ronde Housing Authority For more information, call Sable House at 503-623-6703.
