March 1, 1998
Tribal Life
7
Clarification of service area
In the last issue of Smoke Signals the Grand
Ronde Tribal Housing Authority (GRTHA) pub
lished revisions made to the housing policies.
The Housing Program's 10-County Service Area
includes the following counties: Polk, Yamhill,
Marion, Tillamook, Washington, Multnomah,
Clackamas, Linn, Binton, and Lincoln.
The Emergency Repair Grant is up to $3,000
to qualified low income tribal homeowners in the
10-County Service Area, for emergency repair
assistance to address health and safety conditions.
The Major Rehabilitation Grant is up to
$20,000 to low income tribal homeowners in the
10-County Service Area, for major repairs to
bring their residence up to standard condition.
The Deferred Payment Loan is a no-interest
loan of up to $20,000 that does not require in
stallment payments, made to low income
homeowners in the 10-County Service Area only
in combination with the Major Rehabilitation
Grant.
The Down Payment Grant is up to $10,000
for "first time" homebuyers for down payment
on the purchase of a home in standard condi
tion. This is eligible to tribal members that re
side anywhere in the United States.
For more information call Bryan Langely at
(503) 879-2467 or 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2467.
Safety is top priority for Tom Misfeldt and Casino
As Safety Manager and Em
ployee Relations Specialist for
Spirit Mountain Casino, Tom
Misfeldt serves an important
role. He oversees all employee
relations and safety functions and
manages a staff of three people.
It is his job to work with insur
ance companies and help mini
mize the risk of injury to employ
ees at the Casino. Prior to work
ing for the Casino, Tom held a
similar position with Payless
Drug Stores.
"I deal with insurance compa
nies, negotiate insurance and pur
chase, take bids when we renew
a policy, and work with our staff to help injured
employees return to work," he said.
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2: 3 to 8 p.m.
March 3: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
March 4: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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March 16, 18, 19: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tom said that 1998 will be an
important year for his depart
ment, as they plan to implement
some changes regarding em
ployee relations using proactive
methods that he hopes will re
duce turnover in the Casino.
Tom has been working for
Spirit Mountain Casino since it
opened, and is proud of all the
growth and success the Casino
has enjoyed.
"Being one of the original
people on board here, as well
as a tribal member, has allowed
for good communication be
tween myself and leaders of this
organization. The fact that we communicate one-on-one
is a real plus for me."
DEALERS SCHOOL
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 12, 1998.
For information
contact
Camille or Daphney
in Human Resources
at 879-3730
or 1-800-760-7977.
Grand Ronde and Veterans'
Royalty applications and info
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I OFFICIAL APPLICATION I
I GRAND RONDE j
J VETERANS' ROYALTY
I Name:
I Roll : " I
' Address:
Phone:
Date of Birth:
School:
Parents:
Sponsor:
Mail to: Marce Norwest
28000 Andy Riggs Road
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Phone: (503) 879-5878 or 879-2387
Royalty Court is an excellent chance for
young members to represent their Tribe
with pride and dignity. It is an obligation
which requires a lot of time and commitment, but
it's also a tremendous honor. If this is something
you would like to do, please fill out an application
from EITHER the Grand Ronde Royalty OR the
Veterans' Royalty and return it to the address given
on the application form. Girls cannot participate
in both the Veterans' Royalty and the Grand Ronde
Royalty, so please choose the Royalty Court you
are most interested in.
VETERANS' ROYALTY AGE GUIDELINES -Junior
Queen must be 9 to 13 years of age as of
July 10, 1998; and Senior Queen must be 14 to 18
years of age as of July 10, 1998. For more infor
mation about Veterans' Royalty, please call Marce
or Sharon Norwest at (503) 879-5878 or 879-2387.
GRAND RONDE ROYALTY COURT AGE
GUIDELINES - Girls must be of age as of April
15, 1998 for the following categories: Tiny Toy -0
to 6 years of age; Miss Grand Ronde - 7 to 12
years of age; Jr. Miss Grand Ronde - 13 to 15
years of age; Sr. Miss Grand Ronde - 16 to 19
years of age; Honorary Court may be any age.
For a complete copy of the guidelines, contact
Donna Casey or Norma Billings at (503) 876-4663.
OFFICIAL APPLICATION I
GRAND RONDE ROYALTY COURT 1
Full Name: i
Mailing Address: I
Phone Number:
Roll Number: Age:
Place of Birth:
Date of Birth:
Father's Full Name:
Mother's Full Name:
ParentSponsor:
ParentSponsor's Phone Number:
Sponsor's Mailing Address:
Elementary School Attended:
High School Attended:
College Attended:
Please answer the following questions on separate sheet
of paper:
1 . Have you held any titles in the past?
2. List any special accomplishments.
3. Why are you entering the Miss Grand Ronde com
petition or honorary court?
ParentSponsor's Signature
Return to Royalty Court Advisor, Donna Casey
P.O. Box 90 1 , Willamina, Oregon 97396 I
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