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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 1, 1988)
, ft 4 . PACE 2 HOUSING ETC. GOVERNOR MEETS WITH WOMEN'S GROUP Governor Neil Goldschmidt held a brown bag luncheon with women representatives from around the state on December 14, 1987. The hour and a half meal and discussion covered a wide range of issues. Grand Ronde Tribal Council Secretary, Kathryn Harrison, was the only Indian woman present at the meeting. Harrison was selected to attend the luncheon on behalf of the Oregon Commission on Indian Services which she is vicc-chair person. Issues of concern for the women's group included economic development, affirmative action, child care, child abuse, alcoholism and drugs, women owned business, the Children Services Division, Prison issues, school closures, establishing better communications with the governor, and jobs. The governor advised the group not to sign the petition to legalize marijuana. It was also noted by the group that may businesses owned by women, such as apparel shops, are not eligible for set aside economic develop ment dollars. Present at the meeting were many of Goldschmidt's staff. The group expressed interest in setting up a . network to better communicate. Governor Goldschmidt plans to hold additional meet ings with the women's group. TAXES (Continued from page 1) If you are concerned about how this is determined, you might try a quick estimate by adding the amount of all your grants, scholarships received after August 16, 1986; subtract the amount of tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment needed for courses; add any additional income from other sources and what is left is taxable income. Single students are taxed on any bcome over $4,000, married students on any bcome over $7,560. The standard .exemption has gone up this year from $1,080 to $1,900. If you have questions which need answering, please feel free to contact this office or the financial aid office at your respective school. (This information was taken from the article, "Taxes Bite Grant Money: by Scott Welch, Portland State University, Vanguard publication, Vol. 43, No. 28 Dec. 4, 1987. HOUSING REPORT Now that Winter is upon us and one of our daily duties is keeping the house warm and comfortable, the impor tance of weatherization cannot be overstated. If you take a few hours and a few dollars, you can implement some weatherization that will save you money and make you more comfortable through the Winter. This year there will be less money available in low bcome energy assistance and weatherization programs, and it is a possibility that many who received help last year will receive little or no help this year. Those who do receive help may get only part of what they got last year. For those reasons it is important that you do all that is feasible to conserve heat and energy. The most economical forms of weatherization are the plastic storm wbdow kits and the plain felt or foam weathstrip to put around doors. They cost very little and are easy to install. Any insulation that can be added to attic or floor areas is also helpful. A black polyethyiene plastic vapor barrier on the ground under the house is also a very good idea. Blocking the vents in the foundation is not the best thing to do, but is will help in the coldest months. Be sure to remove the vent plugs as the weather warms up so air will circulate under the house to dry it out and prevent rot in wood members Of the floor. If your floor is well insulated, blocking the vents will do more harm than good. Because the insulation holds heat in, you will not notice any effect of stopping air from entering under the house. Also moisture may accumulate in the insulation and saturate the air pockets and render the insulation useless. Remember to use whatever means are reasonable and safe to make your home more weather tight and enjoy a warm comfortable home this Winter. Hoping the New Year is a safe and happy one for all of you. Sincerely, Dave Bailey, Housing Program Coordinator EDUCATIONAL EQUITY MONIES AVAILABLE Applications will be accepted for new awards under the women's educational equity Act Program for FY 1988, to promote education equity for women and girls through the development of educational materials and model programs. Applications that propose to develop model projects to reduce secondary school dropouts among women and girls is a priority. For more informa tion contact: Ms. Alice T. Ford, Women's Equity Act Program, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 2053, FOB-6, Washington, D.C. 20202, or phone (202) 732-4351. Deadline for applying is February 16, 1988. JOURNALISM GRANTS The Native American Press Association (NAPA) is now offering a total of $5000.00 in educational scholarships to Native American high school and college students. The scholarships will be awarded at the Fourth Annual NAPA Convention, March 17-19, 1988 to Denver, Colorado. The general requirements, categories and additional details are as follows: -Must have a Certificate of Indian Blood. -Must be currently enrolled in school -Must be carrying a grade point average of 25 or better. -Must submit 3 letters of recommendation (one must be from an official, teacher of counselor from your current school). Scholarships must be applied to post secondary educa tion. -Application must be accompanied by: Current transcripts A detailed letter describing educational and career plans. 3 published writings or photography samples (tear sheets). HIGH SCHOOL COL- Categories: LEGE Outstanding Student $1,000.00 $1,000.00 General Awards : : - (2) $ -500.00 h - (4) $ 500.00 DEADLINE: February 12, 1988 MINORITY FELLOWSHIP GRANTS American Sociology Association is seeking minorities who are new or continuing students to the field of sociology. Prospective and current graduate students who can approach research on minority mental health issues from an indigenous perspective will be selected. For more information, contact: American Sociological Association, Minority Fellowship Program, 1722 N. Street N.W., Washington D.C, 20036. Phone: (202) 833-3410 by January 15, 1988. INDIAN FELLOWSHIPS Purposes: 1. To enable Indian students to pursue courses of study leading to undergraduate or graduate degrees b business administration, engineering, natural resources, and related fields; 2. Post Baccalaureate degrees b medicine, psychology, law, education, clinical psychology, and related fields. Contact: Dorthea Perkbs, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., Room 2177, Washington, D.C. 20202. Phone: (202) 732-1909. Deadline: Feb. 8, 1988.
