Smoke Signals February 1990
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GENERAL MEETING
DRAWINGS UPDATE
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1 would like to thank all of you who have been coming
to the General Council Meetings for your support in the,
5050 Cash Drawings and the Door Prize Drawings. -
Some pcopfe have asked the reason for the 5050 Cash
Drawings, so T ihoueht 1 would explain, ? When there is a
5050 Cash Drawing, the tickets cost $1 each and the
money is split equally between one person whose x
number is drawn at the mceting'and theothcr half is' 'A
used to purchase the Door Prize for the next meeting.;
When wc have a Door Prize Drawing the, tickets are free
of charge.V;V fflft tf, itift&jA
; I was asked in October by the Council to take ovcrthe '
Drawings and since then I would like you to know we
have done very well In November we had a 5050 '
Drawing and took in $75,'whicti left $37.50 to purchase
tnC UOOr rrize ior me. wcccinuci miwr,yy,aui
Musical Crystal Christmas Globe was purchased Jbnhei
Tioet.mhe t MeetW and was won bv Karen Schmidiln ;M
January the him out wastft quite as good because of tho
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wcatner, dui your generosity was appieumcu vwj iuuv.u
f fAAt in tl wtiirh ftnN.half was won bv Harriet
w f '; 7 'YV
Leno and the other half will be used to purchase thef
Door Prize fotthe meeting in FebruaryW?
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THERE IS AN OPENING ON
THE CEMETARY
COMMITTEE.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
RUSS LENO
CHAIRMAN
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"ENERGY PROGRAM
LOOKING FOR ELIGIBLE
NATIVE AMERICANS"
The Energy Programs at Community Action Agency of
Yamhill Co. and Mid-Willamette Valley Community
Action Agency are looking for eligible Native American
households for the Low income Weatherization Pro
gram. Weatherization measures that are eligible for installa
tion include general heat waste items such as caulking
and weathcrstripping, furnace efficiency modifications,
attic insulation, was insulation, underfloor insulation,
and storm windows. The sole purpose of this program is
to lower energy usage and therefore help lower your
utility bills. To be eligible for the weatherization
assistance program your household income must meet
the guidelines set forth by the federal government.
Those guidelines are as follows:
Size Family Unit: Monthly Income: Annual Income:
ENERGY ASSISTANCE
The last day to sign up for Energy Assistance will be
February 1, 1990. If you need to make an appointment
or need any information concerning Energy Assistance,
call Joann Mercier at 879-5211.
"LELAND HOFENBREDL"
Leland Hofenbredl, the son of Larry and Priscilla
Hofenbredl, has received an invitation to attend an
International All-Star Football Exchange in Liverpool,
England, during the Spring Break in mid-March. To do
this, Leland needs $1,399.00 to complete the cost for the
trip. The Hofenbredl family and the Tribe are coordi
nating a variety of fund raising activities to help Leland
accomplish his goals. In addition, if any individuals
would like to contribute to this effort by a direct dona
tion, they can do so by contacting Candy Robertson or
Jackie Colton at the Confederated Tribes of Grand
Ronde at 879-5211.
The following is a list of scheduled fund-raising events:
- Bingo & Baked Food Sale, on Feb. 4th, following
General Council Meeting.
- Raffle tickets are currently being sold for 2 cords of
wood, lcord of oak, being sold at $3.00 a ticket and 1
cord of fir, being sold at $2.00 a ticket, and they can be
purchased at the Tribal Office, the drawing for the wood
will be held at the General Council Meeting in March.
(Free delivery in a 25 mile distance of Grand Ronde.)
- Staff Luncheon at the Tribal Office in Grand Ronde
on the 21st of February. Indian Tacos will be served at
$3.00 a meal at 12:00 noon.
- Any additional events will be announced at the
General Council Meetings.
- Donated items for raffle would be appreciated.
Thank-You for Your Support!
1 622.92 7,475.00
2 , , 835.42 10,025.00
3 1,047.92 ,12,575.00
4 , 1,260.42 . , 15,125.00
5 1,472,92 17,675,00
6 1,685.42 20,225.00
7 1,897.92 22,775.00
8 . 2,110.42 25,325.00
FOR EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON:
212.50 2,550.00
These funds used to weatherize your home are pro
vided by the federal government in grant form. There is
no cost to the homeowner or renter, and at no time is
there a lien or an attachment to our property or posses
sions. All materials and labor are free of charge.
If you are interested in having your home weatherized
or would like more information, please contact one of
the following Energy Programs.
FOR YAMHILL COUNTY:
Energy ProgramKraig Ludwig
Community Action Agency of Yamhill County, INC.
PO Box 621
McMinnville, Oregon 97128
474-0457
FOR MARION AND POLK COUNTIES:
Energy Program
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
Joan Cote
2035DavcorSE
Salem, Oregon 97302
585-8491
USDA FOOD
DISTRIBUTION
The USDA Food Distribution for Salem will be
February 13, 14, 15, 1990. We would like to thank all
the people who helped us through the year 1989. Your
help was appreciated. The USDA Food Distribution for
Siletz will be February 20, 21, 22, 23, & 24. We will only
be open these five days.
Recertification time is here, no one will be given Food
unless there file is up to Date "Income and new applica
tion". If you have any questions about it please feel free
to call our office. 1-800-922-1399.
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POTLUCKr Bring either a mam dishside dish or
PARENT COMMITTEE MEETING IN CAFETERIA
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"SEASONAL TEMPORARY
WORKERS"
Qualifications: . - ',
Applicants must be a Tribal Member, 18 years and
older in good physical condition.
At various times during the year temporary workers
are needed for reforestation, precommercial thinning,
fire trailing, slash burning and other Forestry related
jobs. If anyone meeting the above qualifications is
interested in that type of work please contact the Tribal
Forestry Office at 879-5222. There are no positions at
the present time. We are establishing a list for future
job openings with contractors, other organizations and
Tribal Forestry.
Smoke Signals is the monthly publication of the
Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde
Community of Oregon. P.O. Box 38, Grand
Ronde, Oregon 97347. Phone (503)879-5211.
Brent Merrill Editor
Michel Childers Word Processing
CONTRIBUTORS:
Dean Azule Education
Camille Van Vleet JOM Coordinator
Joann Mercier Social Services
Dave Bailey Housing
Monte Ring RAC Specialist