Smoke Signals
December 1990
page 2
Northwest Indian
Veterans Association
Questionnaire
Notice to Tribal Members:
An informal meeting with representatives of the
Northwest Indian Veterans Association will be held in
Grand Ronde depending on the response of this
questionnaire. The meeting will be for the purpose of
determining the interest in Grand Rondc for establish
ing a chapter of the Northwest Indian Veterans Associa
tion(N.I.VA.)-
Would you be interested in participating in a N.I.VA
chapter in Grand Ronde ?
2. Are you aware of the possible benefits you could
receive by participating in a N.I.VA. chapter ?
Please complete this form and return it to the Tribal
newsletter office as soon as possible. The meeting will
take place depending on the response to this question
naire. No dues will be collected at this time and refresh-l
ments will be provided.
NORTHWEST INDIAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
NAME DATE
ADDRESS:
PHONE :"
D.O.B.
SERVICE :
DATES OF
SERVICE
BRANCH:
TRIBE(S):
TO
RANK AT TIME OF
DISCHARGE:
WAR ZONE SERVED:
Korea, WWI.WW II, Cuba)
OTHER OVERSEAS DUTY
STATIONS:
(Vietnam,
NATIVE AMERICAN
SOCIETIES:
COMBAT
DECORATIONS:
EMPLOYED?
DISABLED?
YES NO
EDUCATION:
MARITAL STATUS:
ADDRESS:
SPECIAL INTERESTS AND
SKILLS:
Veterans organizations all over the country are
becoming active in chapters like this one. We at Grand
Ronde believe the time has come for our Tribal Veter
ans to receive the benefits due to them.
Energy Program
LookingFor 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 arc eligible for installa
tion include general heat waste items such as caulking
and weatherstripping, furnace efficiency modifications,
attic insulation, wall 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: Annual Income:
1 $7,85000
2 $10,5251)0
3 $13,20000
4 $153751)0
5 $185003
6 . $212251X1
7 ,. $23XXKX)
8 $2675jOO
FOR EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON: $2,675.00
These funds used to wcatherizc 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 your property or
possessions. 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.
P.O. Box 621
McMinnville, OR. 97128
FOR MARION AND POLK COUNTIES:
Energy Program
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
Joan Cote
325 13thSt.N.E.Ste.206
Salem, OR. 97302
Gary Willcoxen
Wx Coordinator
2035 Davcor S.E.
Salem, OR. 97302
585-6232 (office)
585-8491 (shop)
FOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY: ,
Employment Training & Business Services
P.O. Box 215
Marylhurst, OR. 97036
Tom Autio ' .
. Wx Coordinator
636-5101 ' V
FOR TILLAMOOK, CLATSOP AND COLUMBIA
COUNTIES:
Community Action Team (CAT) .
474 Milton Way
St. Helens, OR. 97051
JimTierney
Wx Coordinator
397-3511 (office)
397-4951 (wx) . .
FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY:
Washington County Community Action
Organization (WCCAO) V
451 S. First Street . .
Suite 600 & 700 ' "
Hillsboro, OR. 97123
Joan Swanson
Wx Coordinator
20515 S.W. Blanton
Aloha, OR. 97007
648-6646 (office)
591-5425
642-3236 (wx)
Energy Assistance
If you are interested in applying for Energy Assistance,
call Joann Mcrcicr at the Tribal Office to make an
appointment. The number is 879-5211. The dales will
be December 12, 1990 from 12:00 noon to 4:30 p.m. A
worker will be out again on December 26, 1990. How
ever, hours have not been set for that day. Senior
Citizens can call the Referral Office in Dallas, and they
will fill your applications out over the phone. The
number is 623-8429.
Birth Announcement!
Congratulations to Brad & Connie Monson
on the birth of their daughter,
Melanie Jewel
Born October 8, 1990, 8 lbs. 13 oz., 21" long.
"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 Photography
Karen Lord .Word Processing
CONTRIBUTORS:
Dean Azule ......,........";...i.......... ..Education
Bonnie Martin... .............. Health Staff
Darlene Aaron.............. ....... ........Health Staff
Connie Monson..................... Forestry
Mitch Conley....... . ....Economic Development