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Build your own home
A self-help opportunity is available in McMinnville.
The Yamhill Community Development Corporation (YCDC) is looking for
families interested in building their own homes in the McMinnville area this
spring. The Self-Help Housing Program provides an unusual opportunity
for low income families to realize their dream of owning a home. Ten quali
fied families will work on their home and other homes in the group until all
the homes in the building group are finished. Participants do not need any
experience in carpentry or construction. All work skills will be learned on the
job under supervision. There is no down payment required, and monthly
payments are based on income. There are no monthly payments for one
year or until all the houses are complete, whichever comes first. Eligible
families will receive a low interest mortgage loan from the USDA Rural De
velopment. To qualify, families must meet the certain guidelines, including a decent
credit record, a dependable source of income, and willing to work 35 hours
per week for the duration of construction under the direction of the construc
tion supervisor. Costs are kept down by buying materials in large quantities
and by each family completing 65 of the labor.
Adjusted annual income is another factor that determines a families eligi
bility. Adjusted annual income must not be more than the following:
Household size: 2 3 4 5 6
Income limits: $33,550 $37,750 $41,900 $45,250 $48,650
Adjusted income is calculated by subtracting allowances for things like chil
dren and medical expenses from total gross income. If your income is slightly
higher than the above figures, you should submit and you will be notified of
your eligibility.
The applicant must be a first time home buyer unless the home you own is
severely substandard. The family cannot have more than $7,500 in assets
such as savings, land, stocks or other investments.
For more information and an application, contact YCDC at (503) 434-5265.
MPG TATTOO SPECIAL
The tribal member owned business MPG Tattoo in Salem will be
holding a canned food drive at their shop through December 19.
For each can of food a customer donates, he or she will receive 5
off of the cost of a tattoo, with a maximum discount of 20.
All canned food will be donated to the Salvation Army.
Please call for an appointment: (503) 588-2082.
NEW YEAR'S EVE
PARTY
Ring in the Millennium in style at Spirit Mountain
Casino. There will be two free bands playing your choice
of swing or country music, plenty of giveaways, a party
atmosphere chock full of lights and balloons as well as
giant TVs to track the mayhem around the world. And,
of course, several crates of Y2K compliant bubbly stuff.
Please call 1-800-760-7977 for more information.
SPIWT
MOUNTAIN
CASINO
Hwy. 18, Grand Ronde www.spirit-mountain.com. No one under 2
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Friday, Dec. 3
10a.mto6 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 4
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Grand Ronde Community Center
MONDAYS from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 6: Windows 9598, part 1
Dec. 13: Windows 9598, part 2
TUESDAYS from 9 to 11 :30 a.m.
Dec. 7: Intro to Computers
WEDNESDAYS from 9 to 11 :30 a.m.
Dec. 1 : Microsoft Word, part 1
Dec. 8: GroupWiseA
Intro to Tribal Network
Dec. 1 5: Microsoft Word, part 2
FRIDAYS from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 3: Word Perfect, part 1
Dec. 10: Intro to the Internet
Dec. 17: Word Perfect, part 2
Security Officer
Tribal members interested in working as an armed security officer at Grand
Ronde tribal headquarters please call Larry Pavone, ProStar Security at
(503) 363-3536.
Truck Drivers
Now hiring full-time drivers for flatbed operation. Current CDLmedical card
required. Paid by the mile. Benefits after successful 90-day trial period.
Apply in person at CTGR Trucking, 499 W. Main St., Willamina, OR 97396 or
call (503) 876-4330 or 879-2477.
Spirit Mountain Casino
CTGR tribal members interested in applying for employment with Spirit Moun
tain Casino, or any of the subsidiary businesses of Spirit Mountain Develop
ment, please contact Carol Larsen at 1-800-760-7977, ext. 3836 or 879
3730 and you will be added to a mailing list to receive information when
various job openings occur.
Archeological Site Monitor
DEPT: CULTURAL RESOURCES
GRADE: 4 AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK: 40
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for monitoring ground disturbing activities, which may
threaten culturally significant sites. Write technical reports summarizing the status of
each report. Reports any potential threat to a site to the Tribe's Cultural Resource
Specialist. Find, locate, record, observe, document, and preserve cultural history of
this or any other Native American people. This position reports to the Cultural Re
source Specialist for direction and guidance.
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a high school diploma or GED, and a minimum of six (6)
months experience in a related field. Must have a valid Oregon Driver's License. Must
have good written and oral communication skills. Must be able to give oral presenta
tions and able to write reports. Requires the study of the law for the Native American
Graves Protection and Repatriation Act; the Archaeological Resource Protection Act;
the American Religious Freedom Act.
These are only brief descriptions of these positions.
To request a detailed job description and an application
call the CTGR JOB LINE:
879-2257 or 1-877-TRIBEGR
orvisitusatwww.grandronde.org
SMOKE SIGNALS is available to anyone at no cost.
Fill out this form with your name and address, mail to:
Smoke Signals, Attn: Justin Phillips
9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347
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