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6 JULY 1,2012 Smoke Signals VoOcaimoes fto DuoDnoir vetieirainis JwDy 5 Grand Ronde Tribal members in the lineup ofhonorees By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor SALEM Grand Ronde Tribal veterans will play a major role in the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes' Na tive American Veterans Apprecia tion Night on Thursday, July 5, at Volcanoes Stadium. Tribal Council members and veterans Reyn Leno, Steve Bobb Sr. and June Sherer will throw out ceremonial first pitches, the Grand Ronde Honor Guard will participate in pre-game activities and the family of Tribal Elder Marce Norwest, who walked on in 2011, will be honored. "We hope the word gets out so we have many Native Americans in Native dress," said Jerry How ard, Volcanoes Senior Marketing Executive and director of Game Day Operations. "It looks so beau tiful and I know our fans would love it." Howard said events begin two hours before game time at 5:15 p.m. when a caisson containing a flag-draped casket will be parked in front of the main entry gate. At 5:20, the Grand Ronde Drum Group will play for five minutes in a tribute to deceased and fallen Native American veterans. After the Oregon State Defense Force Bagpipe Band plays "Amaz ing Grace," the Grand Ronde Honor Guard will carry the casket to a teepee located inside the stadium. The teepee will be surrounded by American flags. About an hour later, at 6:24 p.m., a tribute and video honoring Army Specialist Lori Ann Piestewa, a Hopi Indian who became the first woman killed in Iraq during the 2003 invasion and the first Native American woman ever killed in combat in any U.S. war, will be shown. Then there will be a tribute to "Native American National Hero" Cpl. Ira Hayes, a hero of Iwo Jima during World War II. Tribal Elder Jolanda Catabay will sing "America the Beautiful" and "God Bless America" at 6:43. At 6:49 p.m., Leno and Bobb, both Vietnam-era Marine Corps veterans who served tours of duty in the war, and Sherer, who served in the Army during the Vietnam era, will throw out ceremonial first pitches. Tribal Elder and veteran Alton Butler also will throw out a first pitch as well. At 6:59, Tribal member Ayden Bobb will be the ceremonial child who runs the bases. After the placing of a "fallen war riors" memorial at home plate and a performance of "Native Ameri can Amazing Grace," the family of Marcellus Norwest will be escorted to home plate for a tribute, which will include a plaque presentation to his widow, Sharon. Norwest entered the U.S. Army in the early 1950s and served in the Korean War as a machine gunner, Off you go What: Native American Vet erans Appreciation Night When: Beginning at 5:1 5 p.m. Thursday, July 5; game time is 7:15 p.m. Where: Volcanoes Stadium, Salem Directions: From Portland - Take Interstate 5 south to Salem. Take Exit 260A service to Chemawa Road Keizer. Turn right onto Che mawa Road. Turn right onto Keizer Station Boulevard. Follow past Keizer Station. Stadium will be on the left. From Eugene - Take Inter state 5 north to Salem. Take Exit 260A service to Che mawa RoadKeizer. Turn left onto Chemawa Road. Turn right onto Keizer Station Boulevard. Follow past Keizer Station. Stadium will be on left. From the Oregon Coast - Take Highway 22 east to Salem. Cross the Center Street Bridge into downtown Salem. Turn left on High Street. High Street becomes Broadway Avenue. Proceed north on Broadway. Broad way merges and becomes River Road. Turn right onto Lockhaven Boulevard, which becomes Chemawa Road. Turn left onto Keizer Station Boulevard. Follow past Keizer Station. Stadium will be on left. From DetroitEastern Or egon - Take Highway 22 west into Salem. Merge right onto Interstate 5 North. Take Exit 260A service to Chemawa RoadKeizer. Turn left onto Chemawa Road. Turn right onto Keizer Station Boule vard. Follow past Keizer Sta tion. Stadium will be on left. More Information: http: www.milb.comindex. jsp?sidt578 firing 50-caliber cannons. Upon re turning to Grand Ronde, he worked for the Tribe for 18 years, part of that as Forest Patrol Officer, and was very active in veterans groups and activities. After the tribute and the playing of taps, Becky Yuso will sing the national anthem and the game will start. The Volcanoes, a Class A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, will play the Vancouver Canadians, an affiliate of the To ronto Blue Jays, in the Northwest League game. After the game, at approximately 9:45 p.m., events will end with a Fourth of July staple a fireworks show. Tickets range from $5 to $20 and can be purchased on the Salem Keizer Volcanoes Web site or by calling 503-390-2225. D Smoke Signals photo reprint policy See a photo you like in Smoke Signals? Want a copy, or several copies? Want to see if a photo that was taken but not printed in Smoke Signals because of space limitations might be something you'd like hanging on your living room wall? Tribal members can order 8-by-10 inch copies of photos taken by Smoke Signals staff members regardless of if they were published in the newspaper. Charge is $1 for each print ordered. Reprint orders must be pre-paid with a check made out to Smoke Sig nals. A photo reprint order form is available in the Publications Office of the Tribe's Governance Building in Grand Ronde, or can be mailed upon request. All photos contained in Smoke Signals' current archive are available for purchase, but people interested in going through the archive must make an appointment to review photos for possible purchase. No rush orders will be permitted and requestors must allow 30 days for delivery. Requestors must be Tribal members. In addition, reprint requestors must agree that the reprint is for personal use only, and not for use in an ad, or for commercial, political or promotional purposes. Smoke Signals reserves the right to decline a reprint request. To request a reprint order form, write to Smoke Signals at 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347, or call the Publica tions Secretary at 503-879-1453 or 800-422-0232. a Elders' garage sale seeking donations Tribal Elders are regularly seeking donations for fundraising garage sales. To donate an item or items, contact Tribal Elders Linda Brandon at 971-267-0918 or Duane Wheeler at 541-992-3254. B iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i i niiiiiiirtiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiniiiu. 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Employment applications are available at the Human Resources office located in the Governance Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. Applicants must pass the following background checks: Criminal background Work history References Tribal membership Drug screen Temporary employees will be subject to the CTGR's Employee Handbook. This is an excellent opportunity for our membership to sup- plement their income and gain experience while aiding us in X continuing a smooth delivery of services. m 1 'Jog, K Ad created by George Valdez
