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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 1, 2013)
4 NOVEMBER 1, 2013 Smoke Signals 3 tie-- V XVi a9 2008 - Tribal Council pasHed a Tribal law guaranteeing the right to work on the Grand Ronde Reservation without mandatory require ments that employees join a labor union or pay dues, fees or other financial support to a labor union. 2003 - A new pedestrian safety sidewalk was installed in Grand Ronde Tribal Elder's Housing. The sidewalk is 752 feet long and 5 feet wide, and it is Americans With Disabilities Act approved with four access ramps. 1998 - Tribal Council voted to change the name of the Tribal newspaper back to Smoke Signals. In addition, Tribal member Peter Wakeland was announced as the first Hatfield Fellow at a press conference held at the Portland Hilton. x 1993 - Publications does not have a copy of the November 1993 Smoke Signals. 1988 - An estimated 300 Tribal members and friends of the Con federated Tribes of Grand Ronde celebrated a new beginning on Oct. 22 with the re-establishment of the Grand Ronde Reservation. "I am confident, in every way, that the creation of this reservation will contribute to an improved standard of living for the entire area," said Chairman Mark Mercier. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year in crements through the pages of Smoke Signals. - ' " File photo Elders schedule Community Bazaars The Elders' Community Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri day, Nov. 8, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Spirit Mountain Casino, and again from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. There also will be a Community Bazaar held in the Tribal gym from 9 to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15-16. For more information, contact Elder Activity Assistant Dan Ham at 503-879-2233. D Education offers Chinuk Wawa classes The Tribe's Cultural Education Department offers adult Chinuk Wawa language classes from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday in Room 207 in the Tribal Adult Education Building. Language classes can be taken for college credit or fun. For more information, call 503-879-2249 or 503-437-4599. a Grand Ronde Food & Fuel Company Part-time workers needed Pay rate: $8.95 hr. A siikihilit : i lust be iibli' to work m-eki'iick, holidays and yravt-j ard shift r. i i go to wvvw.giiuidiXMidc.oiit'cniploymcnt to download an application or request application from CTGR 1 luman Resources at 50.V879-2 1 09 EXTERNAL OPENINGS Audit Manager Audit Services Grade: 16 Open until filled This position will be posted for a minimum of 15 business days. AFC Caregiver (on-call) Adult Foster Care Grade: 5 Open until filled Executive Director Limited Term appointment of 2-3 years Housing Authority Grade: 17 Open until filled 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. For a detailed job descrip tion, please contact the Tribe's job line at 503-879-2257or1-877TRIBEGR. INTERNALEXTERNAL Full Charge Bookkeper Buslness Units Finance Grade: 10 Closing date: Nov. 15 Executive Director Health Services Health Administration Grade: 22 Open until filled 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 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 minimum qualifications an interview will be given in the following ranking order: 1. Grand Ronde Tribal members a) Qualified Grand RondeTribal 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 RondeTribal member children 3. Current regular employees Socktoberfest collecting footwear through Nov. 22 The annual Socktoberfest is under way and is asking people to bring new socks to the donation box in the lobby of the Youth Education building. Donations will be accepted through Friday, Nov. 22. All donated socks will be delivered to the Grand Ronde Clothing Closet during Thanksgiving Day week. The new socks will be distributed to those locally in need. Socks needed are work socks, sports socks, kids' socks and warm socks. Past Socktoberfests have collected more than 250 pairs. For more information, contact Elementary Lead Matt Bucknell at 503-879-2224. 0 Grand Ronde History Conference Ad created by George Valdez : 2try vager Kesearcner..' V archer " Dr. David lewis Dr. Margaret Mali. . Bobby MercierV Tribd . KathyCole cultural Edu. Connie Graves- Tribal Artist i, i Dr. Henry Zenk Language "TkJ Schrock Researcher Dr. Steveckham Dr. Boy Dr. Scott Dr. Dan B Nora Peder RS VP 503-879-2186 Jule.browngrandronde.org Lunch Provided Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Community Center 961 5 Grand Ronde Rd. Grand Ronde, OR 97347
