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14 SEPTEMBER 1, 2004 Smoke Signals Spirit Mountain Rodeos is now accepting applications for Rodeo Board members. If you would like to submit an application send it to: Spirit Mountain Rodeos, P.O. Box 69, Grand Ronde, Or. 97347. Phone 503-550-4897. Closing Date: October 15, 2004 Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority Last Notice To General Contractors m I JLXI (COW WVaXSl;?:) Programs Available To Grand Ronde Tribal Members The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority offers the following pro grams to Grand Ronde Tribal members who meet all requirements for participation. Contact the Housing Authority for additional informa tion, requirements and applications. MEDICAL ADAPTATION GRANT. Amount: Up to $3,000 Use: Medically required improvements such as access ramps, grab bars, or other minor adaptive alterations to a primary residence any where in the continental United States. Qualifications: Physician's referral is required. HOME REPAIR GRANT. Amount: Up to $10,000 ($5,000 for mobile home older than 1976) Use: Basic health and safety repairs for a primary residence, lim ited to roofs, wood damage, heating, plumbing, electrical, foundations and weatherization. Qualifications: Tribal applicant must be the homeowner. Property is located in the State of Oregon. Income is within 120 percent of median income. LIIIEAP WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM. Amount: Up to $3,500 Use: Energy saving upgrades to home: heating system, insulation, weatherization, ventilation. Qualifications: Property is located within the seven county service area (Yamhill, Polk, Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas, Marion, Tillamook). Income is within 60 percent of median income. DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT. Amount: Up to $12,500 Use: Down payment assistance for purchase of a primary residence anywhere in the continental United States. Qualifications: Annual household income above $15,000 per year. Completion of a homebuyer education course for first time home buyers. Minimum applicant investment of $1,000 (with an additional $2,500 dollar for dollar match available when applicant invests personal funds). For additional information, or to request an application for any of these programs, please contact the Housing Authority toll-free at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2401 or directly at 503-879-2401. 2005-2006 Oregon Blue Book Photo Contest Preference will be given to Oregon Native American Photos Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, October 5, 2004. Send entries to: Blue Book Editor Oregon State Archives 800 Summer St. NE Salem, OR 97310 Questions? Please contact the Blue Book Editor at 503-373-0701 ext. 240 or e-mail: oregon.bluebookstate.or.us. The Fish & Wildlife Committee is accepting applications for a va cant committee position. This position is open to Tribal members that are not currently employed by the Tribe. Applications may be ob tained at the Natural Resources Division Office, 47010 S.W. Hebo Road, P.O. Box 10, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347. Phone: 503-879-2378 or 1-800-422-0232. Completed applications must be received by Natural Resources no later than Friday, October 1, 2004 by 5 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Mel Holmes at 503-363-2543. Harold Blair June 20, 1920 August 8, 2004 Tribal Elder Harold William Blair, 84, passed away at Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville. He was born June 20, 1920 in Portland. He married Jessie Rita Cunningham on December 31, 1940 in Hoquiam, Washington. He worked in the timber industry for many years. Services were held at the Tribal Cemetery. Etta Hansen June 15, 1926 August 11, 2004 Tribal Elder Etta Ann Hansen passed away on August 11, 2004. She was 78. She was born June 15, 1926 in Sheridan, daughter of Stephen Daniel Porter and Cecil Rosa Russell. She was raised and educated in the Willamina-Sheridan area. She loved gardening and collect ing porcelain birds. She was preceded in death by two husbands. She married Richard Younger on September 5, 1945. He passed away on January 15, 1956. She married Ralph D. Hansen on September 29, 1956. He passed away on July 21, 1980. Survivors include her companion of 23 years, Enoch Freels of Willamina; a brother, Birl Porter of Portland; sister, Margie Knowlton; children Cassandra Scott of Sheridan, Jessica (Jesse) Brann of Grand Ronde, Cecilia Bissonette of Sheridan, Richard Younger of Layton Utah, Stephanie Grim of Salem, Lewis Younger of Willamina, Marietta (Mary) Leith of Sheridan, R. Edward (Ed) Hansen of Sa lem, 18 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Services were held at Green Crest Memorial Park with a reception held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. With Loving Memories of Carmen Linda Lou King . "Your Spirit Lives Forever" September 10, 1950 September 1, 2003 If Tears Could Build A Stairway If tears could build a stairway And memories were a lane We would walk right up to heaven And bring you back again. No farewell words were spoken No time to say goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why. Our hearts still ache in sadness And secret tears still flow What it meant to lose you No one can ever know. But now we know you want us To mourn for you no more To remember all the happy times Life still has much in store. Since you'll never be forgotten We pledge to you today A hallowed place within our hearts Is where you'll always stay. y 1
