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S moke S ignals JUNE 15, 2015 Construction workers needed The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) is seeking construction workers who are CTGR Tribal members and enrolled members of federally recognized Indian Tribes to participate in a workforce that is being prepared for deployment on con- struction projects. Projects are located on the Grand Ronde Reservation and on ODOT projects in various locations in northwestern Oregon. TERO is looking for workers in the following job classifications: • Carpenter • Laborer • Equipment operator • Cement masons • Truck driver • Electricians • Ironworkers • Loggers • Painters • Asphalt workers In addition, TERO is also seeking experienced Native American highway traffic control flaggers for assignments to projects. A limited amount of training positions in construction trades are available to candidates who meet apprenticeship requirements. For an application to be considered for these opportunities or for more information, go to www.grandronde.org/tero, e-mail at tero@grandronde. org or call 503-879-2188. n To find out more, attend a FREE Start Your Business class! JOIN US at the Grand Ronde Adult Education Building on the second Thursday of every month at 4PM 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR LEARN MORE AT: WWW.meritnw.org Or call 503 548-7314 21 Walking On... Gordon Lynn Williams Nov. 29, 1957 – April 24, 2015 Tribal Elder Gordon (Ab) Lynn Wil- liams, 57, of Siletz, Ore., walked on at Evergreen Hospice House in Albany, Ore., on April 24, 2015. He was born in Toledo on Nov. 29, 1957, to Eugene and Carol (Quenelle) Williams. He enlisted in the U.S. Ma- rine Corps at the age of 17 and received a commendation for expert marksman- ship. He was the high shooter from his series, scoring 232 out of a possible 250 points on the rifle range. Gordon graduated from Siletz High School and attended Linn-Benton Community College where he studied auto body repair. He was a “jack of all trades,” rebuilding car engines and remodeling homes. He helped build the first Siletz Tribal homes and worked for the city of Salem, working on streets and roads. In his spare time, Gordon enjoyed fishing and hunting. Gordon was a devoted family man. He is survived by his life partner, Cindy Belgarde; his mother, Tribal member Carol Williams; children, whom he loved with all his heart, daughters Gayle Williams York of Kentucky and Letitia Williams of Illinois; sons, Nick Williams of Sheridan, Ore., Tyler and Lil Ab Williams-Belgarde of Depoe Bay, Ore., and Elijah Williams of Corvallis, Ore.; and his siblings, Eugene (Debbie) Williams Jr., Nora (Randy) Williams-Wood, Melody (Daryle) Williams, Charmaine (Mark) Hammett, Scotty Williams, Christine Goodell and Bucky Williams. Gordon was the grandfather of four grandchildren and “uncle” to many nieces and nephews. His father and brother, Stacey W. Williams, preceded him in death. A memorial service was held Saturday, May 2, at the Siletz Tribal Center. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Gor- don’s name to the Mario Pastaga House, 3505 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Corvallis, Ore., 97339. Affordable Burial & Cremation handled the arrangements. Facilities seeks help identifying veterans’ plots The Facilities Department is asking for help in identifying the plots of veterans buried in the Tribal Cemetery. If your family member or friend is a veteran and there is not a U.S. flag present on their plot on holidays, such as Memorial Day, please contact the department, which will do its best to mark all gravesites of veterans. For more information, contact Facilities at 503-879-2195. n The GED diploma can open doors to jobs, promotions, and job training. You will set an example for your friends and family by showing them that dedication and commitment can lead to success! Stop by the Adult Education building or call 503-879-2282 to get started today! You earn a sense of pride and accomplishment. Dropping out of high school doesn’t have to close doors permanently in your life. Ad created by George Valdez The GED diploma opens the doors of vocational & apprenticeship programs, community colleges, and universities.
