DECEMBER 1, 2001 Smoke Signals 11 Make 1,000 Needy Children Happy Truman D. Picard Scholarship The Portland Community Cycling Center is gearing up for its 6th Annual Holiday Bike Drive and is in need of bike donations, volun teers and financial contributions to help 1,000 needy children receive bikes for the holidays. Donated bikes can be dropped off at a variety of locations. Call for more information. If your church, community or other group would like to hold a bike drive to help us collect bikes, please let us know. Volunteers (as individuals or in groups) are needed to help clean and fix up bikes and to help out on the day of the Drive. MORE INFO: Daniel Bohn 503-288-8864, ext. 2 danielnimum(yclingcenter.org Community Cycling Center 1700 NE Alberta Street Portland, OR 97211 Attention All High School Seniors Upcoming Graduates: The Education division provides funding up to $100 to assist with the purchases of your graduation costs such as a cap, gown and invi tations. In order to receive this funding please send the following information: D A letter indicating your need for assistance D A copy of your graduation costs D A copy of your Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal ID Send the information to: Education Division April Campbell 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Middle and High School Students: College & Career Forum in Hillsboro The InterTribal Timber Council is pleased to invite all interested Native AmericanAlaskan students to apply to our Truman D. Picard Scholarship program. We are dedicated to supporting students in pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources. This year we will award scholarships in the following categories: 02002 graduating senior high school students seeking an education in Natural Resources ($1,200 scholarships). 0 Students currently attending and institution of higher education and studying Natural Resources ($1,800 scholarships). Interested students must provide the following information: D Letter of Application demonstrating (1) interest in Natural Resources, (2) commitment to education, communityculture, and (3) academic merit and (4) financial need. The Education Committee reviews and ranks the application. All four points should be addressed in the letter. The letter may be up to two pages in length. D Resume. D Three letters of reference. D Validated enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe or Native Alaska Corporation, as established by the U.S. Government. 2002 GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: Please provide docu mented proof of application to an institution of higher education to study in the area of Natural Resources along with school grades. D COLLEGE STUDENTS: If you are currently enrolled in a higher education program, please provide documented proof of studying in the area of Natural Resources along with school grades. For more information, please contact the Intertribal Timber Council, Attn: Education Committee, 1112 N.E. 21st Avenue, Portland, OR 97232 2214 or call 503-282-4296. APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 1, 2002. On December 6, from 2-6 p.m., the NW Regional ESD Title IX In dian Education program is hosting a College and Career Forum for all regional First Nations students at the Washington Service Center in Hillsboro. This program serves Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, and Washington counties. Learn about summer job shadow programs and employment (ages 14). D Attend panel discussions where local American Indian, Alaskan and Hawaiian Native students and professionals, discuss intercultural success and struggle. Oregon secondary programs and institutions, visit with college and voctech recruiters. D Up-to-date financial aidscholar ship information and applications. D Drumming and Dancing 5-6 p.m. Bow and Arrow Club. For more info, please contact: Tabitha Whitefoot 1-888-990-7500 ext.442 twhitefootnwresd.kl2.or.us GU3V UlfliSlF HI' Happy Birthday ROSE STARR Thank you for being such a great Mom, Grandmother, and friendl love from all your family and friends. Scholarship Opportunity Sophomore and junior students interested in environmental policy, or Native American students interested in health and health policy are eligible to ap ply for this $5,000 award, www.udall.govp scholarship. For more info, call 520-670-5542. The deadline to apply is December 3, 2001. Dor nan 1 H 1 h ' u i Lt' ' r J i D I D Happy 7th Birthday D Lei-Lani Hernandez I D Love ya always, 0 D Grandpa & Grandma Miller I D and Baby Anthony 1 DDDDDDBDaRBDfl MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR TUES., DEC. 4 WED.. DEC. 5 THURS.. DEC. 6 FRI., DEC. 7 Sausage Gravy over Chicken Fried Steak Ribs Soup . Biscuits Mashed Potatoes Baked Potatoes Tuna Sandwiches Scrambled Eggs Gravy Corn Cinnamon Rolls Peaches Squash Dessert TUES.. DEC 1 1 WED.. DEC. 12 THURS., DEC. 1 3 FRI.. DEC. 14 Salisbury Steak Chicken & Dumplings Pork Steaks White Beans & Ham Baked Potatoes Cottage Cheese Rice Biscuits Veggie Angel Food Cake Veggie Dessert Dessert Dessert TUES.. DEC. 18 WED.. DEC. 19 THURS.. DEC 2Q FRI., DEC. 21 Chicken Cordon Bleu Stew Real Turkey Mac & Cheese Rice Salad Dressing Stewed Tomatoes Veggie Bread Potatoes & Gravy Bread Dessert Dessert Homemade Pie Dessert TUES- DEC. 25 WED. DEC. 26 THURS.. DEC. 27 FRI., DEC 28 Mac & Hamburger Pork Roast& Potatoes Soup Kitchen Closed Casserole Veggie Egg Salad Sandwiches Corn Dessert Cake & Ice Cream Dessert ELDERS EAT FIRST. TRIBAL ELDERS AND SPOUSES EAT FREE. ALL OTHERS ARE $3.50 & MUST CALL THE KITCHEN BEFORE 9:30 A.M. AT 503-879-2410. Happy 1st Birthday Kaleb Alan Reid December 18 Love you lots Mom and Dad h j "tc'? six.., ffcjim iSliilfilhf -SILETZ-Dec.3: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 4: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec 6: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. SALEM -Dec 10: 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11: 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dec 12: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call for other appointments Siletz: 1-800-922-1399 Salem: 1-503-391-5760