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Smoke Signals March 1990 Page 2 Housing Report By Dave Bailey ' , Housing Director " ; J ,'' '',, Aw V'' FY' 1990 will sec an increase in funding for housing ?A v programs ana more people, win receive assistanccinis year than have been helped tor quite some time. ' ' , jThcre are also many people whose applications arc outdated from 2-5 years and will not qualify for housing a assistance unless they are brought up to date this spring. Also, as of February 28, 1990 1 will no longer carry these outdated applications in the active file. I have 'a written many letters to these applicants toask them to Aa, Update their application, but have received no responses p At this time I feel that there is no point In keeping these? tiles on active status unless 1 hear irom the applicant,; i;;;-' . know that many of you have been disappomted by not receiving housing assistance 'and feci that it tS not worth s; the effort to keep your file current but I think housing S assistance is going to increase in the near future and:, would like all of you to be eligible for the benefits! jphA I would urge you to update your application now to at , least havca chance when thfundarlavaifabie kThcre Will still not be enough funding to addrcss all the' needs, but there will be jnuch wore than m the past few j , A' ,'.. t'tti 4 ''" Awt '"A'AAAA'A assistance available aTthe Tribe continues to devclot) ,. ' '' t ' ,''' 7 and programs become.more eslabhshedX AM WA Please write or call the housing office if you have any AA AAAA4 Housing News If you are a resident of rural POLK county and you own your home or have equity in a home you are buying you may be able to receeive home repair assistance from Polk County Housing Authority. PCHA is currently doing a survey to find rural home owners in Polk County who would qualify for their home repair program. If there is enough interest in the program, the PCHA would apply for a grant to help qualifying homeowners with repairs and improvements to their properties. The assistance would be in the form of low-interest loans with montyly payments. This program would require a lien to be filed against the property as security until the loan is paid back. THis is a very good program to help county homeown ers improve their homes and one which I would recom mend to those of you who are in need of repairs or upgrading but do not qualify for other loan or grant programs. This program, if enacted, will be open to all rural residents of Polk County who qualify within program guidelines. Polk county residents who wish more information should call Polk County Housing Authority at 623-8387 in Dallas, Oregon and ask for Rita Grady or Terri Doerflcr. There are programs available to residents of other counties throughout Oregon. To find out about these programs contact your local housing authority in your city or county. ftnffrn nr nUfttini A A" AAAAAAA'' v,..w. i.u w Mv.. v ''" A'' W '"'' Just a short reminder to all Tribal Members that the Forestry Division is issuing Firewood Permits. Call 879 5222 to get your name put on the list. USDA DATES :tAAAAAAA7'"A'7AAAA7'A A A''" A'AAvTW'A'AAA vJil,aMcr).ccm!,rfMhr,Ucrbvm.iord,rordirca AIAP: Expanding the Circle The American Indian Association of Portland is looking for individuals who want to increase their networking power through a formal organization . AIAP's goal is to build communication among Indian organizations and Indiannon-Indian individuals, to enhance our ability to work together, develop resources, and advocate for Indian people. Board meetings (2nd Tuesdays) are open to the public; an agenda is posted at Portland Impact a week before the meeting. Member ship forms, bylaws, and the most recent work plans are available through Christine Lowery, 233-5000. Archaeology Dave Brauner, from Oregon State University, will be attending our next General Meeting, on March 4, 1990. And will be giving a brief run down on what Archaeol ogy is, and some of the things that the University is doing concerning Archaeology. Dave has worked closely with the Tribe's Archaeology Committee, and we are looking forward to having him with us on the 4th. The USDA Food Distribution for Salem will be March 6,7, & 8 1990. The Siletz Distribution will be March 20, 21,22 & 23 1990. We would like to Thank all the people who helped unload the Truck, Abb, Stacey, Bob, Frank, Benny, Ivan, Doug, Kevin, Gene, Wanda, and Jim. We would like to thank Eugene Russell for coming on the spare of the moment. For Your Information we cross check your Social Security Numbers with the Food Stamp Office in Oregon. If you are participating on both programs. You will be disqualified from Food Stamps and USDA Program. The Penalty will be to pay back the Programs to cover the cost of the USDA Food Items or Food Stamps. This is being brought to your attention because of the Dual Participation with in the Programs. Household Income 611.00 781.00 951.00 1,121.00 1,291.00 1,461.00 1,631.00 8 1,801.00 Each additional member $170.00 - Current maximum allowable dependent care cost is $160.00 per dependent. This facility is operated in accordance with U.S. Depart ment of Agriculture. This facility is operated in accor dance with U.S. Department of Agriculture Policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basic of race, color, sex, age, handicap, religion, or national origin. Any person who believes he or she has been discrimi nated against in any USDA-related activity should write to: ADMINISTRATOR FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICE 3101 PARK CENTER DRIVE ALEXANDRIA, VA. 22302 r ' i 1 O 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 Karen Lord Word Processing Michel Childers .Word Processing CONTRIBUTORS: Dean Azule Education Dave Bailey , Housing Joann Mercier Social Services Margo Mercier Enrollment
