Deadline for summer forest jobs approaches

The deadline is approaching to apply for summer employment in the Youth Conservation Corps program of the Deschutes National Forest.

Work is out- of- doors including slash disposal, trail maintenance and campground cleanup. There will also be some administrative positions available. Activities are planned to include environmental education.

Applicants must be 15 years of age by June 1, but not over 18 by August 30, and must live within 35 miles of the work site. Previous participants are not eligible to apply.

Those selected will start June and work for approximately eight weeks. Pay is at the current state minimum wage of $4.75 an hour. Sisters and Redmond applicants should contact the Oregon State Employment Office in Redmond, 548- 8196.

Applications will be accepted through March 29. Participants will be selected by a public drawing held at the Oregon State Employment Office in Bend. Applications are available at the Bend and Redmond Employment Offices, the local Ranger District offices and at local high schools.