10 MARCH 1,2006
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Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority
Come Homo To Grand Rondo!!!
Be the first to live in these beautiful luxury duplexes that offer
from 1 to 4 bedroom sizes. The larger units boast two full bathrooms
and a walk in closet. These elegant homes are equipped with a free
standing gas stove, air conditioning, granite counter tops, hardwood
cabinets, energy efficient appliances, quality carpeting, washers &
dryers, individual garages, private patios and an expansive green
space complete with water features for the kids! Together these
elements provide high quality homes that are family friendly,
functional and cozy. Inspiring views of Spirit Mountain, beautiful
panoramic sunrises and sunsets, and the coastal range changing
with the seasons offers you a return to a peaceful homeland within
an unparalleled natural setting.
Rents include landscaping and common area maintenance. Eli
gible CTGR Tribal members who work for the Tribe, and live in this
project are exempt from Oregon State Income Taxes! The first of
these homes will be available in the summer of 2006.
Application will be available as units are completed. Initially,
interest lists will be limited to enrolled members of the Confeder
ated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. Contact
the Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority at 1-800-422-0232 ext.
2401 or 503-879-2401 for an information packet and to add your
name to the interest list.
CHXI MUSAM ILLIHI MARKET RENTALS
One Bedroom 784 sq. ft. 3 avail. $515month
Two Bedroom 963 7 $615
Three Bedroom 1296 6 $895
Four Bedroom 1879 2 $1,080
Two and Three Bedroom units will be available in the summer
of 2006 other size units by the fall of 2006.
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"Building Native Communities: Financial Skills For Families"
Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority is pleased to offer this
training to our community. "Native people have always managed
their resources wisely, whether it was catching the salmon, har
vesting camas root, or hunting deer. First Nations Development
Institute and the Fannie Mae Foundation have developed a cur
riculum which is designed to help Native communities and their
members adapt their traditional skills to the wise management of
financial resources."
As you work through the guide, you will learn about:
Building a healthy economy
Developing a spending plan
Working with checking and savings accounts
Understanding credit and your credit report
Accessing credit
Whether you want to Start a business, buy a home, or pay off
debt, personal financial literacy is a first step to gaining control
over your financial future.
There are six sessions to earn the Certificate of Completion.
WHAT: Classes will be held on Thursdays March 9, 16, 23
From 6-9 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority board room.
Seating is limited.
Please register by calling Deborah at 503-879-4522.
Refreshments will be provided. Sorry, but there will be no child
care provided.
TRIBAL VENDOR FORUM
Thursday, March 2, 2006 5:30 p.m. Governance Room 204
The Pow-wow Special Event Board is inviting all Tribal vendors,
both craft and food, interested in participating in Annual Contest
Pow-wow to a forum to discuss concerns regarding vendor fees.
Please come and give your input. You are also welcome to send let
ters and emails to Dana Ainam at 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand
Ronde, OR 97347 or e-mail at dana.lenograndronde.org.
The Education Committee has a vacancy and is now taking applica
tions. Interested parties can contact Patsy Pullin at 503-879-4543,
Dakota Whitecloud at 503-879-1309, Lauri Smith at 503-879-2304
or Colleen Branson at 503-879-2301.
Eugene Satellite Office
NEW OFFICE HOURS!
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. -5 p.m..
8-11 a.m. by appointment only
12-1 p.m. lunch
1-5 p.m. open for all
Services that are offered through our office include but are not
limited to: 1st time home buyers class, any Tribal Program ap
plication available, job search databases, computer lab, access
to: printing, copying, faxing and telephone, beginning computer
keyboarding, online Food Handlers Card class, Cultural activities,
Cultural classes, student support group and field trips.
Upcoming March events are:
March 1 Bead Club at 1-3 p.m.
March 2 Yoga at 6-7 p.m.
March 3 Genealogy Day at 1-3 p.m.
March 6 Elders' lunch and social at 12-1 p.m.
March 7 Yoga at 6-7 p.m.
March 8 Bead Club at 1-3 p.m.
March 9 Yoga at 6-7 p.m.
March 10 Community Potluck at 6-8 p.m.,
Genealogy Day 1-3 p.m.
March 13 Elders' lunch and social at 12-1 p.m.
March 14 Yoga at 6-7 p.m.
March 15 Bead Club at 1-3 p.m.
March 16 Yoga at 6-7 p.m.
March 17 Genealogy Day at 1-3 p.m.
March 20 Elders' lunch and social at 12-1 p.m.
March 21 Yoga at 6-7 p.m.
March 22 Bead Club at 1-3 p.m.
March 23 Yoga at 6-7 p.m.
March 24 Genealogy Day at 1-3 p.m.
March 25 Field Trip to White Wolf Refuge
March 27 Elders' lunch and social at 12-1 p.m.
March 28 Yoga at 6-7 p.m.
March 29 Bead Club at 1-3 p.m.
March 30 Yoga at 6-7 p.m.
March 31 Genealogy Day at 1-3 p.m.
Bead Club: Every Wednesday at 1-3 p.m., bring any new or
un-finished beading project.
Community Potluck: Please bring a dish to feed 10 people,
stories to share and a smile.
Genealogy Day: Bring your family information and we can
help you record it in family tree software.
Any questions: please call: Jon Darcy-Chantell or Stephanie
Wood at 541-484-7085.
If anyone wants to sign up for any yoga or cultural class they need
to pre-register for the class and fill out a short term training through
education, so the class will be paid for. All classes will start April
3, 2006 and will run for 12 weeks.
Eugene Satellite Office
711 Country Club Rd. Suite 1A
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: 541-484-7085
Fax: 541-484-7097
email: eugenegrandronde.org
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