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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (May 1, 2009)
Smoke Signals 13 MAY 1,2009 i biimb 1 1 jU,' i,r i i Ron Reed Jr. Reeds receive academic honors The son and daughter of Tribal member Ron Reed Sr. and his wife, Jodee, recently receive academic honors. Tribal member Katlin Reed, 12, was honored for an essay she wrote for her sixth-grade class about Oregon State Uni versity Professor Jane Lubchenco, who was recently named by President Barack Obama to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Katlin earned a first-place honor at the Oregon State University Womens' Engi neering Society Banquet held in Corvallis. She received an awards certificate and $75 cash prize. Ron Reed Jr., an eighth-grader at Glide Middle School, was hon ored at the Glide School District School Board meet ing and presented with the ESPEY (Exceptional School Performance of the Year) Award. He also excelled scholastically by being on the school's honor roll for all three quarters. Katlin and Ron Jr. are the grandchildren of Tribal Elder Iva Fuller. TTi 1111 n ' L i From left, Ron Reed Sr., Katlin Reed and Tribal Elder Iva Fuller. Lane Family reunion The "LANE FAMILY" is holding a family reunion on Saturday, June 27, on Government Hill at the Community Center in Siletz. We would love to see anyone and everyone that is, was or about to be a Lane. This includes all extended family, friends, spouses, etc. Everyone is also invited to set up camp for the weekend at nearby Moonshine Park. Hope to see you there! For questions or comments, contact either Alana Lane at 503-409-901 3 or alanalane66yahoo.com or Yvonne Lane atwww.myspace.com geminigirl69 or geminigirlyml69yahoo.com or Rachael Miller at 503-767-2788. ODD The Fish and Wildlife Department of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, in cooperation with Oregon Youth Conservation Corps, is seeking two fish and wildlife internsyouth crew leaders for its Summer Youth Crew program. This is a great opportunity to obtain supervisory experience and practice hands-on natural resource management techniques. F&W InternYouth Crew Leader $10.50-$13.00hour. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. approximately 15 weeks, starting June 12 Duties: Supervise and provide leadership to an eight-person summer youth work crew for up to eight weeks and assist the Fish and Wildlife Department for approximately six weeks. Proj ects may include stream and riparian restorationenhancement, trail maintenance and construction, Native vegetation planting, habitat enhancement monitoring, and other natural resource and community projects. Qualifications: Desire to work with youth andor 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 driver's license, safe driving record. Must successfully complete pre-employment background check and drug test. Week-long leadership training provided. First aid and CPR training provided. Work location: Natural Resources Office, Grand Ronde. Grand Ronde is located in the foothills of the Coast Range approximately 30 miles northwest of Salem, 25 miles southwest of McMinnville, or 50 miles north of Corvallis. To apply: Complete a Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde employment application and return to The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Fish and Wildlife Department, P.O. Box 10, Grand Ronde, OR 973 17, by the closing date. Applications may be obtained at www.grandronde.org then clicking on "employment" then click ing on "click here to download an application." If you have questions or need an application sent to you please call 503-879-2396. Closing date: Friday, May 22, 2009. Joooirneys in Creativity seeds appDicanfts Tribal teenagers between 15 and 19 who are interested in fine art can apply for the Oregon College of Art & Craft's Journeys in Creativity sum mer art camp program. The camp is free and specifically tailored for Native American teens who are thinking about art, art school or an art profession. Application deadline is June 3. For more information, contact Art Program Manager Shirod Younker at 503-297-5544, ext. 148, or syounkerocac.edu. B The Fish and Wildlife Department of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, in cooperation with Oregon Youth Conservation Corps, is seeking one youth crew supervisor for its Summer Youth Crew program. Youth Crew Supervisor $13.00-$15.00hour. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. approximately 17 weeks, starting June 1 (start date is negotiable) Duties: Schedule program tasks and activities, purchase crew supplies and materials, organize camp outs, and supervise two youth crew leaders and associated youth crews for up to ten weeks and assist the Fish and Wildlife Department with natural resource projects for approximately six weeks. Qualifications: Desire to work with youth and in natural re sources. 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 and organization skills. Supervisory experi ence preferred. Requirements: Work boots, valid driver's license, safe driving record. Must successfully complete pre-employment background check and drug test. Week-long leadership training provided. First aid and CPR training provided. Work location: Natural Resources Office, Grand Ronde. Grand Ronde is located in the foothills of the Coast Range approximately 30 miles northwest of Salem, 25 miles southwest of McMinnville, and 50 miles north of Corvallis. To apply: Complete a Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde employment application and return to The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Fish and Wildlife Department, P.O. Box 10, Grand Ronde, OR 97347, by the closing date. Applications may be obtained at www.grandronde.org then clicking on "employment" then clicking on "click here to download an application." If you have questions or need an application sent to you please call 503-879-2396. Closing date: Friday, May 8, 2009. am) (irj"y inula n es The Natural Resources Department of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, in cooperation with Oregon Youth Conservation Corps, seeks 16 youth crew members for its Summer Youth Crew program. These positions are designed and funded for the purpose of providing enhanced opportunities for youth andor students. Youth Crew Member $8.40hour Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. approximately 8 weeks starting July 6 Duties: Work as a member of an eight-person summer youth work crew. Youth crew projects may include stream restorationenhance ment, trail and park maintenance, Native tree planting, forest inven tory work or other natural resource and community projects. Qualifications: Must be 16-19 years of age. Must have the ability or experience to safely and properly use hand tools. Must be in good physical condition and be able to work in rugged outdoor terrain. Interest or experience in natural resources related work helpful. Requirements: Furnish own work boots and successfully com plete pre-employment background check and drug test. To apply: Complete a Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde employment application and return to The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Fish and Wildlife Department, P.O. llox 10, Grand Ronde, OR 97347, by the closing date. Applications may be obtained at www.grandronde.org, by then clicking on "Employment" and then clicking on "click here to download an application." If you have ques tions or need an application sent to you call 603-879-2396. Closing date: Friday, June 12, 2009.
