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MAY 1,2006 Smoke Signals 5 Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority Come Home to Grand Ronde! New rentals available for families, without income limits. , .g Mir 'TN -Q o x: UiailMWHMHMWIIMIMMHWMiaMHMMIMMHWHMMMHHIHMi O- Be the first to'live in these beautiful duplexes that offer from 1 to 4 bedroom, sizes. The lqrger units boast two full bathrooms and a walk in closet.. Thdse elegant homes are equipped with a free-standing gas stove, air conditioning, granite counter tops, hardwood cabinets, energy efficient appliances, high 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 chang ing with the seasons offers you a return to a peaceful homeland within an unparalleled natural setting. Rents include landscaping and common area maintenance. Eligible CTGR Tribal members who work for the Tribe, and live in this project are exempt from Oregon State Income Taxes! The first of these rentals will be available in the summer of 2006. Applications will be available as units are completed. Interest lists for the open market rental units are presently limited to enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. NEW Chxi Musam Illihi Open Market Rentals Bedroom Size Monthly Rent One Bedroom $515 Two Bedroom $615 Three Bedroom $895 Four Bedroom $1,080 Two and three bedroom units will be available in summer 2006, other size units by the fall of 2006. NEW Chxi Musam Illihi Low-Income Rentals Low-income families will also have 36 more rental units available from 1 to 5 bedroom size, upon the completion of this new phase of family housing development in late 2006. Rents for these units will be 30 of adjusted household income, and income limits apply. Call the Housing Author ity for an application that will place you on the waiting list. Per HUD occupancy policies Contact the Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority at 1-800-422-0232 ext. 2401 or 503-879-2401 for more information. Tribal Housing To Offer Trainings & Financial Skills Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority is pleased to be able to offer Homebuyer Trainings and Financial Skills classes to Tribal members. Financial Skills Trainings consist of four 2 hour class sessions and will be held on the following schedule. Tuesdays; May 2, 9, 16, 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesdays; June 6, 13, 20, 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays; July 7, 14, 21, 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesdays; September 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays; October 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The above classes will be held at the Housing Authority. The Financial Skills trainings will be presented in the Portland Office on Fridays; April 21, 28, May 5, 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a potluck lunch Homebuyer Training consists of three 3 hour class ses sions and will be held on the following schedule. Thursdays; May 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays; June 8, 15, 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesdays; July 11, 18, 25, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays; September 12, 19, 26, from 9 a.m. to noon These classes will be held at the Housing Authority. Please contact Deborah Kroeker at 503-879-4522 to register for the classes, or if you have any questions. There is no fee for these classes Refreshments will be served Sorry, no childcare available. f V Spy Jessie Adreana "Beans" Hedgecock October 5,1940 March 31, 2006 Tribal Elder Jessie Adreana "Beans" Hedgecock of McMinnville passed away at home Friday, March 31, 2006. She was 65. Born in Prineville on October 5, 1940 she was the daughter of Charles and Bertha (Cunningham) Jackson. Her family moved to Aberdeen, Washington, Corvallis, Grand Ronde, and McMinnville by turn during childhood. After graduation from McMinnville High School in 1958, she moved to Portland. She married Jerry Hedgecock on November 15, 1965 in Van couver, Washington. They settled in Longview, Washington. A master crafter, she also enjoyed painting and traveling in her motor home. She had been traveling for the past three years. - She was very proud of her grandson. Terrin Ray Hedgecock, who is serving in the U.S. Army. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Jeffery of Walla Walla, Washington; two daughters, Jenny Hedgecock of Eugene and Jackie Massey of Longview, Washington; a brother Robert Jackson of Portland; a sister, Charlotte Oberg of Gaston; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brother, David Chambers and Charles Wright; and two sisters, Florence Norby and Clara Spreadborough. This is a great employment opportunity for Tribal members. This program is designed for an opportunity to work within Tribal Government. The Mentorship Program is to create opportunities for Tribal members acquire the necessary education, experience and skills to perform positions of leadership and responsibility for the Tribe. We are now accepting applications for the Mentorship Program. If you would like more information or an application please call the Mentorship Program Coordinator; Denise Harvey at 503-879-2112 or 1-800-422-0232 ext. 2112. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Spirit Mountain Casino's Tribal Career Development Casino Operations Mentorship Program Program Purpose The purpose of the Spirit Mountain Casino Mentorship Program is to offer a Mentorship Program providing a relevant learning ex perience for selected applicants who have identified specific fields of interest in Spirit Mountain Casino operations. The program focus is to create an opportunity for eligible members of the Confeder ated Tribes of Grand Ronde to gain exposure to and gain skills and experience in a customer-focused business setting. Program Goals The objectives of the Mentoring Program are to: Enhance participants skills and knowledge base Promote diversity of thought and style Provide an opportunity to transfer knowledge Improve individual motivation, performance and innovation Increase visibility and gain exposure to SMC's values, relation ships and business Prerequisites Participation in the Mentorship Program requires that the indi vidual must: ' Be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde : . V ' Meet age requirements Ability to obtain a high security. Gaming License Coinmit tcr 'program' guidelines - For more information and application contact:- " f Sanda L.(Sam) Henny, Developmentor '" ""$?" Spirit Mountain Human Resources Phone: 1-800-760-7977 or 503-879-3896 or cell503-437-1344 Email: sam.hennyspiritmtn.com