10 FEBRUARY 1, 2003
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Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority
Down Payment Grants Available
The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority's budget for 2003 is in
place and grant dollars are now available to assist qualified Grand
Ronde Tribal members with the purchase of a home.
The upper income limit for participation in this program
has been removed, with the lower income limit remaining at
a minimum of $15,000. This, combined with last year's pro
gram changes have made the Down Payment Grant process
efficient and accessible to more Tribal members. There no
longer are waiting lists for applicants. Grant awards are
driven by the applicant's eligibility and readiness to buy and
by the amount of grant dollars available. The Down Pay
ment Grant can be used anywhere in the 50 United States or
the District of Columbia. Grants range from $10,000 to $12,500,
depending on the Tribal member's contribution toward their
home purchase.
Current economic conditions have provided an active sales market
and low home loan interest rates. If you have been thinking about
purchasing a home, these conditions make it an excellent time to take
advantage of our Down Payment Grant Program.
This program assisted 66 Tribal families in 2002 with the purchase
of a home. With the new expanded program parameters, the Hous
ing Authority looks forward to assisting many more Tribal members,
with the fulfillment of the dream of homeownership.
If you have any questions, or would like to apply, contact Nancy
Holmes, Homeownership Coordinator, at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2445,
or direct at 503-879-2445.
Two positions open to Tribal or non-Tribal applicants.
The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority has two Board Com
missioners whose terms expire in March 2003.
This is an opportunity to:
1) observe how the board functions,
2) become acquainted with the types of issues that are regularly
discussed, and
3) determine if you are seriously interested in such a position
now or in the future.
The three-year terms are on a rotating basis and expire each March.
Both Tribal members and non-Tribal members are eligible to serve on
the board and incumbents are eligible to reapply.
Interested persons should have a demonstrated interest in housing
and experience in the housing field in some capacity, such as:
B affordable housing development
property management
B residential building construction
B housing financing
B housing planning
B other housing related areas
The board oversees all housing development, housing management
and housing operations for the Tribe, and is responsible for housing
policy decisions. The board currently meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third
Tuesday of each month at the Housing Authority office in Grand
Ronde.
Interested persons should send a letter outlining their interest and
qualifications to:
Linda Layden, Director
Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347
All letters need to be received by February 3, 2003 to be con
sidered. Housing Commissioners will be selected and appointed by
the Tribal Council. For more information regarding qualifications, or
to confirm the board meeting date, contact the Housing Authority at
503-879-2401 or toll-free at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2401.
Tribal Housing Landscape Maintenance
The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority desires to contract for
services for landscape maintenance and mowing services at the fol
lowing locations in Grand Ronde, Oregon:
1) the GRAND MEADOWS MANUFACTURED HOME SUB
DIVISION and WETLANDS; and
2) the ELDER HOUSING RENTAL SUBDIVISION.
Proposals must be received by the Grand Ronde Tribal Housing
Authority, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 no
later than 4:00 p.m., February 17, 2003.
Contact the Authority at 503-879-2401 for further information or a
proposal packet.
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The Northwest Indian Housing Association annually provides schol
arships to Tribal youth, defined as individuals ages 24 years old, or
younger. The intent is to provide financial awards to youth for educa
tion and training programs at schools, colleges, job training organiza
tions, sports camps or other worthwhile organizations. Traditionally,
individual awards have not exceeded $1,000. Applications are avail
able by contacting the Housing Authority at 503-879-2401. Applica
tions must be turned in to the Housing Authority by April 24,
no later than 5 p.m.
Tsunami Hazard Interpretive Sign for Siletz Bay:
Native Legend Format
Objective: Create a graphic for a Native legend tsunami interpretive
sign for Siletz Bay that takes into consideration the Native oral histories
legends and scientific information. The educational sign should be both
scientifically accurate and dramatic, so more people will be attracted to read
the sign.
Description: The graphic should include the following:
1. Text about the event should be concise (owing to space limitations) and
written like a good story. It should incorporate:
a. date and time of event (9 pm on January 26, 1700)
b. geologic evidence (tsunami sand layers covering buried soils in
the marshes of Siletz Bay)
c. estimated height (-30-35 feet)
d. quotes from oral historieslegends if available
e. description of what it probably felt like to go through a big earth
quake with rolling motions lasting 4 minutes that were strong enough
to knock you off your feet; then, 20 minutes later, a surge of ice cold sea
water flooding into the village in the darkness faster than people could
run away. The description should include the horror of watching loved
ones sucked out to sea as the wave withdrew; then more people lost
when additional waves struck over the next several hours.
2. Drawings
a. Accurate depiction of Siletz Bay and village at Taft (and possibly
Salishan Spit)
b. Accurate depiction of tsunami (surge of water carrying debris like
logs and splintered long houses)
c. Accurate depiction of people and their response to a tsunami. (People
running away but looking over their shoulders; some standing in shock
before the tsunami surge.)
d. Black and white or color drawings are acceptable; either format can
be accommodated.
Site Visit: A site visit is recommended, but pictures are provided for refer
ence. Photographs are looking at the ocean at the mouth of Siletz Bay and
were taken from the Lincoln City Park near Mo's in Taft.
Budget: $2,000
Applicant profile: Open to all
Application: Submit a sketch (11 x 17) or sketches, along with a letter
discussing your interest in and approach to the project to George Priest,
DOGAMI, 313 SW 2nd, Suite D, Newport, OR 97365.
If you have any questions the primary contact is Mark Darienzo at 503-378-2911
x 237 or mdarienoem.state.or.us.
Application deadline: April 15, 2003
A committee will evaluate and make a choice from submitted proposals.
Finalists may be asked to present their proposals and answer questions.
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