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Smoke Signals 7 JULY 1,2010 INTERNAL OPENINGS Houektpr Public Works Grade: 5 doting datt: July! Maintenance Technician Public Works Grade: 7 Closing datt: July 8 Records Specialist Information Specialist Grade: 9 Closing date: July 12 Rental Housing Assistant Housing Authority Grade: 7 Closing date: July 12 EXTERNAL OPENINGS B Caregiver (on-call) Adult Foster Care Grade: 5 Opened until filled 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 pe riod, receiving at least a 'meets expectations on most recent per formance evaluation and not under disciplinary action or performance improvement 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 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 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 2010 Tribal RlairkeftpDace dattes D July 2-3, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; July 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. O July 9, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. P Aug. 6-7, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. D Aug. 20-22, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Powwow , D Sept. 3-4, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sept. 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. D Oct. 1-2, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. D Nov. 5-6, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. D Dec. 3-4, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dates subject to change due to conflicting Tribal or SMC events. Located across from Cedar Plank Buffet. For more information, contact Buzz Simmons at 971-226-9799. run J " r np.i,m.,, upm. iff- J days and J nights in Gordon Lakes and Gordon Meadows Area Aug. 6 - Aug. 9 or Aug. 23 -Aug. 25 The U.S. Forest Service and the South Santiam Watershed Council are offering backpacking trips to families who want to learn more about the Willamette National Forest All experience levels arc welcome. The trips focus on learning Leave No Trace backpacking principles and teach everything from how to pick a camp site and set up a tent to how to use a compass and identify some local plants. Trips are limited to 10 participants. Backpacks, tents, camping stoves, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and water filters are available for use at no charge. You must provide your own food and wear appropriate back packing clothing. The trips are appropriate for ages 8 and above. , Hi tTlrii i ii mm Reibach releasing single to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America By Dean Rhodes Smut Signal editor Tribal member and Tribal Land Manager Jan Michael Looking Wolf Reibach will release th new single "Live As On" on Friday, July 9, and will donate 50 percent of sales' proceeds to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Reibach, who was named Artist of the Year at th 2009 Native American Music Awards, said the lyrics to the song came to him in a dream. "My label, family and I feel it is the most beautiful song that I've ever been blessed to write," Reibach said. The song is about unity, living to gether in harmony and recognizing that we are all related. It is by far the most positive song I've ever recorded. This is a beautiful children's choir singing with me at the end." Reibach, who is working in conjunction with Orca Moon Music in Seattle and Spirit Wind Records in New York, will debut "Live As One" on the Na tive Trailblazers BlogTalkRadio show at 4 p.m. Pacific time on Friday, July 9. The show can be found at www.bIogtalkradio.comnativetrailblazers. In addition, "Live As One" will be sold on iTunes and will be available for purchase following the show at most popular digital download sites. Reibach said the rock ballad is a song created for the benefit of the world's children. "This is a song for them," he said. "We can make a difference in this world, all of us, together." Produced by Keith Sommers, "Live As One" is being hailed as Reibach's best work to date. "This is a song that the whole world will enjoy. It's simply beautiful," said Betti Johnson, president of Orca Moon. " MM' did it again. This song is incredible. He has committed so much of his life to promoting healing through music and Native culture. What an inspiration. What a beautiful song," said Donald Blackfox, chief executive officer of Spirit Wind Records. In addition, Reibach said he is offering the song to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for whatever use the Tribe deems appropriate. "Its message is for all people," he said. "Native and non-Native alike." B Casino Caged Combat Tribal members Jake McKnight and Denny Linton will be featured fight ers during Caged Combat at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at Spirit Mountain Casino. Linton will be making his professional debut during the event while McK night, the Tribe's Forest Patrol Officer, will battle Damaso Pereiro for the Pro Superfight title. Tickets start at $15 and top out at $75. Tickets are available at www.spiritmountain.com or at the casino's Coyote Club desk. Are you a Native American, and Interested In a career as a Union Roofer in Portland, OR? Ad created by George Valdez Are you? 18 years of age or older High School Diploma or GED Social Security Card Driver's license Some form of personal transportation Good physical and mental conditioning (Roof temperatures can reach 110 degrees during the summertime) People who like to hike, bike, and be outdoors make the best candidates Adequately read, write, and comprehend English. Basic Math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, & dividing fractionsdecimals) All applicants will be accepted but only 10 will be selected through an Interview process. I I : c &r-i mm i i mns m open house soqnl CONTACT: Chris Garcia 477 Employment & Training CTGR 503 235 4230 ext. 23
