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Smoke Signals April 1989
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DEADLINE
If you haven't yet filed your tribal education assistance
application with the Education Program and are still
thinking about attending school during Fall Term 1989,
the deadline for accepting applications is July 30th, 19S9.
If you miss this deadline, your application will not be
considered for assistance until Winter Term 1990.
Deadline for Winter Term 1990 enrollment and applica
tion is November 30, 1989. Don't wait!!!
FINANCIAL AID FORMS
All applicants for both Higher Education and Adult
Vocational Training must have filed the FAF 89-90. No
applications will be considered without this the FAF.
Contact your college, university (financial aid office) or
local high school, or Tribal Education Office for an
FAF. File Today!!!
JOM SEEKS STUDENTS
FOR CONFERENCE
Newly hired Johnson O'Malley Coordinator, Ms.
CamUle Van Vleet, is looking for 2 or 3 high school
students to attend the Northwest Indian Youth Confer
ence in Lewiston, Idaho, hosted by the Lapwai School
District and Title V & JOM Programs. The Conference
will be held on April 5-7, 1989. If you are interested in
attending, please call Camille at 879-5211.
HEAD START
The Head Start Program of the Community Action
Agency of Yamhill County, Inc. (YCAP) is taking
enrollment applications for the 1989-90 school year.
Children must be four (4) years old by September 1,
1989. The program is designed to serve children the
year before they enter the public school system.
The classroom environment provides educational and
social experiences, plus a nutritious meal. In addition,
the program provides medical, dental, vision, hearing
and speech examinations. Home visits are an integral
part of the program. Efforts are made to help families
through coordination with other social services provid
ers. Parents are encouraged to participate in the
program by assisting in the classroom, serving on
committees or attending workshops. Meals will be
made available to enrolled children without regard to
race, color, handicap, sex, age or national origin.
Families interested in enrolling their children should
contact Larry Smith, at the YPRT office; 625 N. Hwy
99W, P.O. Box 621, McMinnville, OR 97128, call 472
0457 for an appointment.
Arlene, Arnold, Val, Les and Families would like to
invite all our friends and relatives to help us celebrate
our mothers 80th birthday (Arvella Houck). It will be a
potluck Saturday, May 20th at 12:00 noon at the Grand
Ronde Grade School. Hope to see you there, we want
to make this a very special day for our very special mom.
SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED
The Falmouth Institute will offer a $1,000 scholarship to
an American Indian high school student planning to
attend a two or four year accredited college during the
1989-90 school year.
The award will be based on the student's scholastic
standing and financial need.
Applications can be obtained by sending a self-addressed
stamped envelope to The Falmouth Institute
Scholarship Program; 3918 Prosperity Ave; Suite 302;
Fairfax, VA 22031.
Application requests must be received by June 1, 1989. ,
OIEA SEEKS NOMINA
TIONS FOR AWARDS
The Oregon Indian Education Association (OIEA) is
seeking nominations for the following: Indian Elder of
the Year, Outstanding Indian Educator of the Year,
Outstanding Indian ParentLayperson of the Year,
Outstanding Counselor of the Year, Outstanding
Administrator of the Year, Outstanding Teacher of the
Year.
If you have someone you would like to nominate for one
of these areas, contact Robin or Susan at 373-7123.
The OIEA is also accepting applications of Student
Achievement Awards. These awards are given to
Oregon Indian high school seniors who will be attending
a post-secondary institution. The purpose of these
awards is to encourage Indian students to continue their
education beyond high school, and to help defray the
numerous expenses involved in attending a higher
education institution. To obtain an application and
guidlines, write to Mr. Norrine Smokey-Smith, 3558 SE
Harold Court, Portland, OR 97202, or contact Dean
Azuel at 879-5211.
Artwork by Chuck Quinelle
" FISH AND WILDLIFE
REPORT
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The Fish and Wildlife Committee and Social Services
Program are working to provide a variety of activities for
people of all ages this spring and summer.
The purpose of these activities is to encourage tribal
members to use their hunting, fishing, and gathering
privileges as established under our agreement with the
State of Oregon.
To kick off the activities, special events will take place
on April 15 & 16, 1989. On Saturday, April 15th, tribal
youth, ages 10-18 can participate b a day of crabbing
and clamming at Netarts Bay.
On Sunday, April 16, 1989, a variety of recreational and
educational stations will be set up on Bow Target
practicing, Fly Tying, Fisheries Enhancement Education,
Cultural Gathering, and pre-school activities. Outdoor
movies will also be shown and the clams and crabs
gathered by the youth will be part of a meal on Sunday
as members of the community share their favorite
seafood recipes.
This activity is open to the community. Anyone needing
further information can contact the Social Services, or
Fish and Wildlife Programs, at 879-5211.
These events are intended to give everyone a sample of
what will be happening this Spring and Summer.
Be sure to come and join us!
ANNUAL HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES
Tribal members, please remember that some rivers,
streams and reservoirs open April 22nd, 1989. Be sure
to pick up your hunting and fishing licenses soon!
Consult your state regulations for specific open waters!
GOOD LUCK!
SUBSISTENCE SALMON
In JUNE 1989, the Tribe should receive some subsis
tence Salmon to distribute to the membership. Please
remember the following guidelines will be in effect.
1) Persons picking fish up for another tribal member
must have a signed note from that person.
2) Two pounds of fish will be given for each tribal
member in the family.
3) The fish will be distributed on first come, first serve
basis.
1989 HUNTING TAGS
In JULY, an issue of Smoke Signals will include the
1989 Hunting information. This will include the applica
tions for applying for the General Season Bear tags and
the Elk tags for Bow, First and Second Season and
ControlDamage hunts.
If you know of tribal members interested in the hunts,
but who does not receive the tribal newsletter, please let
them know. They can contact the Tribal Office (879
5211) and ask to be put on the mailing list.
If you have any questions about any of these activities,
Greg and Michael will be happy to assist you.