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OCTOBER 1, 2015
S MOKE S IGNALS
Invitation to Bid
General Contractor Services
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Tilixam Circle Paint Preparation Project
2010 – The Confederat-
ed Tribes of Grand Ronde
officially opened a full-
scale plankhouse near
Uyxat Powwow Grounds.
The plankhouse repre-
sented a new cultural
landmark for the Tribe.
File photo
2005 – Tribal members
Hope Lafferty, Ashley
Bedortha and Alicia Selwyn spent the summer at the American
Museum of Natural History in New York City. They were chap-
eroned by Joanne Carr and Denise Harvey, who split the duty.
2000 – Linda Layden, Grand Ronde Housing director, was
named the Indian Housing Association’s Executive Director of
the Year during the annual meeting and awards banquet held in
Port Angeles, Wash.
1995 – Spirit Mountain Development Corp. was advertising for
blackjack and poker dealers. “Strong customer service skills im-
portant,” the ad said. It also guaranteed up to a $500 bonus after
30 days of employment.
1990 – Indian Tribal representatives from around Oregon
gathered at the new Oregon Convention Center in Portland for
a major statewide three-day conference about their history and
cultural traditions. The event was the high point of a two-year
project undertaken by several Tribes and the Oregon Council for
the Humanities.
1985 – The corporation held its election of offi cers. Seventeen
names were nominated and nine members were elected: Merle
Holmes, Ed Larsen, Val Grout, Dean Mercier, Nancy Coleman,
Ivanetta Cook, Bonnie Martin, Robert Mercier and Lennis Mercier.
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde hereby extends an In-
vitation to General Contractors to bid on the Tilixam Circle Paint
Preparation Project in Grand Ronde, Oregon. The project includes the
preparation of the 36 residential units and 15 carports for exterior
painting, which includes repairing various damage and weathering
of the buildings.
Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting was Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015.
Bids due: 3 p.m. local time, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015.
Bid documents, including contract terms, conditions, and specifi -
cations are available now. Contact Jesse White, CTGR Engineering
& Public Works Manager, for bid documents and project questions
at 503-879-2404 or jesse.white@grandronde.org.
Request for Proposals
Feasibility Study for a Fitness/Recreation Community
Swimming Pool in Grand Ronde, Oregon
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde hereby extends an invi-
tation to qualifi ed fi rms and businesses to respond to the Request
for Proposals to complete a detailed and comprehensive study of
the feasibility of the development, siting, planning and design,
construction, full costs and short-term and long-term operations
cost of a municipal pool. The study will include a determination of
funding options and an opinion survey of the Grand Ronde Tribal
membership and the community, both of which will be completed in
close coordination with the Tribal Administration.
Electronic copies of the RFP documents are available now by
e-mailing Rick George, Planning Department Manager, at rick.
george@grandronde.org or calling 503-879-2112.
Responses are due by 3 p.m., local time, Friday, Oct. 16, 2015.
Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in fi ve-year
increments through the pages of Smoke Signals.
Health Center adds hours
St. Michael’s off ers brunch
St. Michael’s Catholic Church offers an open house brunch every Sunday
following Mass. The brunch is free to the community.
Brunch begins at about 11:30 a.m. following the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Mass
attendance is not required for brunch attendance. For more information,
contact Janelle Justen at 503-550-0923.
SALEM — Chemawa Indian Health Center, 3750 Chemawa Road N.E.,
will now be open for business on Wednesday afternoons.
Wednesday hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow for morning admin-
istrative meetings.
Other hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
For more information, call 503-304-7600 or 800-452-7623.
Interested in a Career
as a Security Officer?
Have a current Oregon Driver’s and ability to obtain a High Security
Gaming License issued by the Grand Ronde Gaming Commission? If this
is you, we have the Certification Training opportunity for you!!!
Spirit Mountain Casino is in immediate need of Security Officers.
TERO and Human Resources are partnering to bring Security Officer
Unarmed DPSST Certification Training on-site:
12-Hour Security Officer Unarmed DPSST Certification Training
Cost: Free to CTGR Tribal members and $156.75 for community members, employees
and others
Payment is required at the beginning of day one’s training. Cash or check will be
accepted.
Register ASAP, as class is limited to 15 participants
Saturday, Oct. 17 & Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Spirit Mountain Casino HR Training Room
Pre-qualifying criteria: Must have valid Oregon Driver’s License
Eligibility for available positions is contingent on obtaining a High Security
Gaming License issued by the Grand Ronde Gaming Commission
Please contact the Tribal Employment Rights Office at 503-879-2188
or Human Resources at 503-879-2193 for additional information or to register.
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