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10 MARCH 15,2006 Smoke Signals Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority Come Home To Grand Ronde!!! 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. i rrr- m f 4 .' I i ' "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 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. NWIHA SCHOLARSHIP FOR TRIBAL YOUTH The Northwest Indian Housing Association (NWIHA) annually provides scholarships to Tribal youth, defined as Tribal members ages 24 years old or younger. The intent is to provide financial awards to youth for education and training programs at schools, col leges, job training organizations or other worthwhile organizations. Traditionally individual awards have not exceeded $1,000. Applications are available by contacting the Grand Ronde Tribal Hous ing Authority at 503-879-2401 or 1-800-422-0232 extension 2401. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE GRAND RONDE TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. ON THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2006. CALLING ALL KIDS! IT S A POSTER CONTEST! It's time for the AMERIND Risk Management Corporation, 2006 National Fire and Home Safety Poster Contest, for children currently in grades K through 8 (only one entry per child). All posters entered are to illustrate a fire safety theme and must be originals created by the child in crayon, markers or paint, drawn horizontally on 8.5" x 11" paper (no pencils please). This year's winner of the poster contest will receive a $2,000 savings bond in his or her name. Entry forms are available through the Grand Ronde Tribal Hous ing Authority office, at 28450 Tyee Road, Grand Ronde, or by calling Shawn Kennedy or Terri White at 503-879-2401 or 1-800-422-0232, extension 2401. All entries must be submitted to the Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority office no later than Wednesday, April 25, 2006. 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 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. NEW CLASSES STARTING APRIL 6, 2006 Stained Glass Maximum 10 people Beginning Strength Training Maximum 10 people, Monday & Thursday, 7-8 a.m. Low impact aerobics Maximum 12 people, Monday & Wednes day 6:30-7:30 p.m. Yoga Maximum 15 people, 6-7 p.m. A11 Tribal members must sign up through short-term training for all classes that will be offered, and must attend 75 of classes or show a completed project or certificate at the end of the course. Any questions on how to fill out a short term training packet please call Joshua Clift in Education at 1-800-422-0232 ext. 1635, or the Eugene Office staff. Bead Club: Every Wednesday at 1-3 p.m., bring any new or un-finished beading project. 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
