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8 SEPTEMBER 1,2007 Smoke Signals Smoke Signals Wins Two Awards During NAJA Convention Smoke Signals, the bimonthly publication of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, received first- and third-place awards from the Native American Journalists Association during the group's 23rd annual conven tion held June 9 in Denver. Smoke Signals staff writer Ron Karten received a first-place award for best feature in the monthly-bimonthly category for his profile of Tribal Elder Herman K. Hudson that appeared July 1, 2006. Smoke Signals, which is designed by graphic designers Justin Phillips and George Valdez, also was honored for tabloid layout with a third-place award. The association, based in Norman, Okla., at the University of Oklahoma, strives to improve communications among Native people and between Native Americans and the general public. Going To The Hoop D II Willamina High School varsity girls basketball coach Tom Anderson held a summer basketball camp for grades K-8 on July 30 to Aug. 3 at the Tribal gymnasium. Amanda Mercier Vacation & Cruise Specialist r, , 503-474-8360 f ftrbrtdlcyyahoo.com -Ui J" vacations Cruises Tours Air Hotels Honeymoons Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority CALLING ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority is pleased to announce the expansion of the service area for the Student Rental Assistance Program. Students attending classes at an accredited college anywhere in the United States are now eligible to apply for the Student Rental Assistance funds. We will accept the first 20 students from outside the current service area (Oregon, Washington, California) on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information and an application, contact GRTHA at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2401 or 1-503-879-2401. Thank you and we look forward to working with you. PUBLIC NOTICE OPEN FOR COMMENT Public notice for comment on the Grand Ronde Tribe's application for 2008 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Funding. The Grand Ronde Tribe ob tained a LIHEAP grant last year from the Division of Energy Assistance within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This grant program assists income eligible Tribal members with energy assistance (utility bills, fire wood, etc.), crisis energy assistance, and weatherization (e.g. furnace repair, caulking, insulation). The Tribe's LIHEAP service area includes Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Multnomah, Washington, Tillamook and Clackamas counties. If you are interested in obtaining services from the current program please contact Social Services at 800-242-8196 for energy assistance and the Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority at 503-879-2405 for weatherization. The Tribe is taking public comment on the 2008 LIHEAP application which is to be submitted by September 4, 2007. A draft will be available for review at the Planning & Grants Development Department at the Tribal Governance Cen ter on August 17, 2007. You may also call the Planning & Grants Development at 503-879-2250 with your comments on the plan or to obtain more information about the plan. AMENDMENT TO FOREST PRACTICES ORDINANCE The Tribal Council, in consultation with the Tribal Attorney's Office, has proposed amendments to the Forest Practices Ordi nance. A First Reading of the proposed amendments was con ducted at the July 25, 2007, Tribal Council Meeting. The purpose of the amendments is to make the Forest Practices 'Ordinance consistent with the 2003-2012 Natural Resources Management Plan for the Reservation approved by the Tribe in December 2002. The Tribal Council invites comment on the proposed amend ments. For a copy of the Forest Practices Ordinance, please contact the Tribal Attorney's Office at 503-879-4664. Please send your comments to the Tribal Attorney's Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. Comments must be received by September 17, 2007. PoftDattch-Foomidl Financial Management for Nonprofits Training At the Lewis & Clark College BLDG 14, ALBANY ROOM 207 OCTOBER 25 & 26, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. NEW TO THE NON-PROFIT WORLD? Are you interested in demystifying the financial side of your non profit? If so, this two-day training is for you. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Anyone who worries about money and running their finances well. The training will focus on: Financial Statement Analysis Budgeting Grant Recording Taxes & Reporting Accounting & Record Keeping Bank Accounts Internal Controls Policies & Procedures COST: $20 TRIBAL MEMBERSSTUDENTS OR $35 NON-PROFIT EMPLOYEES AND $75 FOR TRIBAL ADMINISTRATORS SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE Please R.S.V.P. as soon as possible! Room space is limited! Free food! Call Justin Finkbonner at 206-624-6076.
