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10 JUNE 1, 2008 Smoke Signals Butch Lillard fundraiser ! jj " or A '"n... Nicholas L.L. Faas Jan. 30, 1984 May 13, 2008 Nicholas Faas, 24, was born on Jan. 30, 1984, in Roseburg, Ore., to Kathy Cole and Robert Faas. He passed away on May 13, 2008, after being involved in a car accident. Nick, as he was known to friends and family, is the son of Kathy Cole, and wonderful older brother to Zach, Chris and Gabe Edwards. Nick is a descendant of the Petite fam ily and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. He was extremely proud of his Native heritage, and was a member of the Grand RondeChinook Canoe Family. Education was very important to Nick. He was a graduate of Emerald Ridge High School in Puyallup, Wash., and the Umpqua Community College EMT Program. Nick currently was a senior at Oregon State University majoring in philosophy, and planning on attending the Sapsik'wala Master's in Teaching Education at the University of Oregon next year. Nick's passion for education and youth led him to work as a college intern for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde's Youth Educa tion Program for the last two years. He made a dramatic impact on the lives of youth with his charismatic and youthful spirit. He loved to play basketball, video games and watch Oakland Raiders football games with his brothers. Nick also loved to golf and hang out with his friends. Nick was a son, grandson, brother, nephew, mentor and friend to many. His presence in people's lives was immense and the imprint he left on their hearts will last for eternity. Survivors include his mother of Dallas; father of Roseburg; broth ers, Zach, Chris and Gabe Edwards of Dallas; grandfather, Larry Cole of Glide; siblings, Kay, Penny and Robert of Oregon; aunts, uncles and cousins. Services were held May 20 at the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde gym and burial followed at the Tribal Cemetery on Grand Ronde Road. A meal was served following services at the Tribal Community Center. The Nicholas Faas Memorial account has been set up at Bank of America to help the family with expenses. Contributions would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements were handled by Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Gerald Thomas McCarthy Dec. 31, 1921 May 9, 2008 Gerald "Jerry" Thomas McCarthy, 86, died May 9, 2008, at Providence St. Vincent Hospital in Portland from a heart attack. He had lived in Grand Ronde with his wife, Beulah "Bobbe," and his son, Kerry, for the last four years. His daugthter, Terri Dilts, lives next door and his son and wife, Guy and Kathy, reside in Helena, Mont. His grandchildren, Dawnya Sasse, Gwendy Mc Carthy, Stephen, Thomas, Cara and Colleen Dilts live in Kansas, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Washington, D.C., and China. His great-granddaughters are Karlynn McCar thy and Tyra Dilts. Jerry was a Molalla Indian and Tribal member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. He went to Oregon High School, then to the University of Oregon and Portland University for pre-engineering courses. I le was one of six competitive appointees from the West Coast to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, Long Island, N.Y., as cadet midshipman. He graduated with honors as a commis sioned officer in the Merchant Marine and Naval Reserve, and sailed as second and third assistant engineer. Jerry was appointed by Adm. Chester Nimitz to Kings Point as an engineering instructor, then as head of the department in San Mateo, Calif., at the end of World War II. He worked next for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers before working for the Portland Water Bureau. I le worked for the bureau for 35 years, ending that time as chief operat ing engineer. Jerry, a Native Oregonian, was born Dec. 31, 1921, in Oregon City and married in 1914. He lived in Carus, Portland, Canby, Pacific City and Grand Ronde, Ore., as well ns New York. California, Arizona and Mexico during his lifet ime. I le built some of his homes and spent time creating innovative ways of doing things better. Jerry was an initial member of the Oregon Skin Divers Club that began meeting in his home's basement. Jerry's hobbies over the years included dory fishing, motorcycling, flying, fishing, hunting, camping and KVing. What he will be most remembered for are his friendships and love and care of his family. w I H I l! It 11 I , v- '-7 f ,ll7,T'1 TT "'rfil xjjjfe-'gy ...... - : Photos by Michelle Alaimo Above, Tribal member Jessica Lillard, daughter of Tribal member Butch Lillard, makes an Indian taco during a fundraiser for her father at the Tribal Community Center on Monday, May 1 2. Butch Lillard is being treated for cancer. Below, Lillard, center, talks with friends who came to support him. r TTT too INTERNAL OPENINGS Law Clerk Intern (Tribal member only) Legal Grade: 6 Open until filled EXTERNAL OPENINGS B ICW Caseworker Social Services Grade: 10 Open until filled B Middle School Lead Youth Education Grade: 8 Open until filled INTERNALEXTERNAL B Assistant Controller Finance Grade: 18 Closing date: June 11 'Application materials must be received in Human Resources by 5 p.m. on the closing date. For a detailed job description, please contact the Tribe's job line at 503-879-2257 or 1-877 TRIBEGR. Internal applicants are 1 . Current Regular Employee, past their six-month Introductory period, receiving at least a'meets expectations" on most recent performance evaluation and not under disciplinary action or per formance improvement within the previous six months, 2. Grand Ronde Tribal members 3. Spouse of a Grand Ronde Tribal member or 4. Parent or legal guardian of Grand Ronde Tribal member children Internal recruitment For those individuals meeting minimum qualifications an inter view 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 position during the course of the interview process will be given first consideration for hire and the recruitment process will end 2. Tribal member spouses, parents andor legal guardians of Grand Ronde Tribal member children 3. Current regular employees
