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20 S moke S ignals AUGUST 1, 2015 Willamina Class of 1950 plans reunion The Willamina High School Class of 1950 will hold its 65-year reunion at the West Valley Community Campus (the old high school) on Friday, Sept. 11. Members of the Class of 1951 also are invited to attend. For more information, contact Glenva Magers Clark at 928-271-9544. In addition, Willamina High will hold an all-class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 12, during a noon potluck at the residence of Marilyn Rosenbalm, 385 S.W. Hill Drive. For more information, call 503-876-6773. TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ORDINANCE OPEN FOR COMMENT The Tribal Council is considering adopting amendments to the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance. The proposed amendments were given a First Reading at the July 1, 2015, Tribal Council meeting. The purpose of the amendments is to strengthen and clarify the role of the Tribal Employment Rights Office. The proposed amend- ments include the following: 1. Revisions to the definition of “Qualified.” 2. Clarification on the TERO Commission’s and TERO Director roles. 3. Requirements for TERO involvement at various stages of the Employment Process including, without limitation, review of candidate assessments and interview questions. 4. Provisions addressing promotions and retention. 5. A prohibition against retaliation. 6. Succession planning requirements. 7. Provisions permitting the issuance of a notice of violation to a Tribal Employer and allowing the Employer to appeal notices of violation to the TERO Commission; and 8. Clarification on workforce goals for contractors. The Tribal Council invites comment on the proposed amendments. For a copy of the proposed amendments please contact the Tribal Attorney’s Office at 503-879-4664. Please send your comments to the Tribal Attorney’s Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 or by e-mail to legal@grandronde.org. Comments must be received by Aug. 15, 2015. Jeffers 66th Family Reunion Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, at Wild Cat covered bridge, Highway 126 and Siuslaw River Road (former home of Ira Jeffers). From Eugene, take Highway 126 west toward Mapleton. At approximately mile marker 27.5, turn left on Siuslaw River Road. From Mapleton to Eugene, turn approximately at mile marker 26.5 to the right on Siuslaw River Road. Look for signs with balloons for your turnoff. Bring lawn chairs and favorite food dish to share. Eat at noon. Call Joyce at 541-647-0460 or Eloise at 541-689-2485. Invitation to Bid General Contractor Services The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Police Station Construction Project The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde hereby extends an in- vitation to General Contractors to bid on the Grand Ronde Tribal Police Station Project in Grand Ronde, Oregon. The project includes the construction of a 4,400-square-foot police station located at 9675 Grand Ronde Road. Construction also includes a new paved vehicle parking area and utility improvements. Mandatory Pre-Bid neeting was Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Bids due: 3 p.m. local time, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015. Bid documents, including contract terms, conditions and specifica- tions will be available beginning July 15, 2015. Contact the Project Architect for bid documents, Paul Bentley, Paul Bentley Architect, 615 S.E. Jackson Street, Roseburg, Oregon 97470; Ph: 541-672-0273, e-mail: paul@paulbentleyarchitect.com. For additional project information contact Jesse White, CTGR Engineering & Public Works Manager, at 503-879-2404 or jesse. white@grandronde.org. Invitation to Bid General Contractor Services The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde 9533 Raven Loop Burn Repair Project The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde hereby extends an Invi- tation to General Contractors to bid on the 9533 Raven Loop Burn Repair Project in Grand Ronde, Oregon. The project includes the re-construction of a duplex unit located in the Tribe’s Multi-Family Housing Development. Construction will include the complete repair of the home to its original condition. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting was Thursday, July 23, 2015. Bids due: 3 p.m. local time, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015. Bid documents, including contract terms, conditions, and specifica- tions will be available beginning July 15, 2015. Contact Jesse White, CTGR Engineering & Public Works Manager, for bid documents and project questions at 503-879-2404 or jesse.white@grandronde.org. Ad created by George Valdez Ad created by George Valdez