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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 15, 2015)
4 OCTOBER 15, 2015 S MOKE S IGNALS Request for Proposals Feasibility Study for a Fitness/Recreation Community Swimming Pool in Grand Ronde, Oregon The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde 2010 – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde joined Twitter, the social networking site that lets users send and read other us- ers’ messages called “tweets.” The Tribe’s Twitter messages can be received by establishing a Twitter account and then signing up to follow CTGRgov. 2005 – Tribal Council mem- bers Angie Blackwell, Reyn Leno and Jack Giffen Jr. traveled to Washington, D.C., to communi- cate the Tribe’s opposition to a proposed casino in the Columbia River Gorge. 2000 – Tribal member Angela Fasana took over the new posi- File photo tion of Tribal Court administra- tor. Fasana, who graduated from Lewis and Clark Law School, had been interning as a legal assistant. 1995 – Tribal members enjoyed their very fi rst look inside Spirit Mountain Casino during a special Tribal Open House held on Oct. 16. Tribal members also received invitations to the gala evening festivities on Oct. 17 when the slot machines were turned on, the table games began and the casino was offi cially opened. 1990 – Tribal Chairman Mark Mercier said the Tribe needs to give “serious consideration” about where it wants to develop pow- wow grounds since Grand Ronde School may be inadequate even in 1991. “Since the Tribe began hosting our annual powwow, the crowds have increased dramatically,” he said. 1985 – A Hunters Breakfast held at St. Michael’s cafeteria was raising funds for the 1986 powwow. Bacon and eggs, pancakes and coffee and tea were going for $2.50 for adults and $1.50 for children. 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 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. n Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in fi ve-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals. 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. n Ad created by George Valdez 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. Ad created by George Valdez
