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MARCH 15, 2008
Spring break camping trip slated
The fifth annual Spring Break Camping Trip between March 24-27 will
head to Camp Westwind, six miles north of Lincoln City.
The 500-acre site will host a week of hikes, games, paddling, skits and
a treasure hunt. The trip is open to Tribal members, descendants and
Native students in sixth through 12th grades.
To request a permission slip or receive more information, contact Toni
Mercier at 503-879-2101.
Deadline to reserve a spot is Monday, March 17. Spots are limited and
filling up fast.
Blessing set for Elders'
Community Center set
A blessing will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 21, for the new
Elders' Community Center currently under construction on Black
tail Drive.
Tribal drummers will participate at 11 a.m. as part of the 8,000
Drum worldwide Native drumming ceremony and a luncheon will
follow at noon in the Community Center.
The 8,000 Drum ceremony will be a worldwide prayer for the heal
ing of Mother Earth and as many Indians as possible will drum in
hopes of fulfilling an Otomi prophecy at the same time.
For more information, contact Louise Medeiros at 503-879-4312. B
Elder Foster Program
"A Place To Call Home"
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The Tribe's Elder Foster Care lodges are committed to offering quality care to
our Elders and help them remain as independent as possible, while providing the
personalized assistance they need. At our lodges, a wide range of services is available
in a comfortable setting where privacy is respected and maximum independence
is supported. For information, contact Joan Englund, Elder Foster Program
director, at 503-879-1694.
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Willamina Middle School at Grand Ronde
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Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority
OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENT ON GRTHA'S
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
UNDER THE HUD INDIAN HOUSING PLAN
The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority (GRTHA) has re
ceived grants under the Native American Housing Assistance and
Self-Determination Act of 1996, as amended. HUD provides grants
to Indian Tribes and Indian Housing Authorities for the develop
ment and operation of low-income housing in Indian areas. To be
eligible for the grants, the Housing Authority must submit an an
nual Indian Housing Plan that meets the minimum requirements
of the Act, and submit regular performance reports to HUD.
Tribal members are hereby notified that the Grand Ronde Tribal
Housing Authority has prepared the 2007 Annual Performance
Report (APR), and comments on the report are welcome. All com
ments will be incorporated into the final report.
Copies of the report are available by calling GRTHA at 503-879-2401,
or at 800-422-0232, ext. 2401. Copies of the APR can also be
picked up at the GRTHA office in Grand Ronde.
Comments must be submitted in writing to GRTHA no
later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 25.
NWIHA SCHOLARSHP
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, colleges, job training organiza
tions, or other worthwhile organizations. Traditionally, individual
awards have not exceeded $1,000.
Applications are available by contacting the Grand Ronde Tribal
Housing Authority at 503-879-2401 or 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2401.
Completed applications must be received by the Housing
Authority no later than noon Friday, March 28.
Ad created by George Valdez .
IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE
CONFEDERATED TRIBES
OF THE GRAND RONDE COMMUNITY OF OREGON
CASE NO. C-08-002-001
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
In the Matter of: VOGEL,
Tina,
Petitioner,
FOR
LABONTE, Robbie
aka VOGEL, Robbie
Minor.
The Petitioner, Tina Vogel, on behalf of Robbie Brandon LaBonte
aka Robbie Brandon Vogel, a minor child, has petitioned the Court for
a Change of Name for the minor child. It is alleged that Petitioner,
on behalf of the minor child desires to change his name to Robbie
Brandon LaBonte, for the reason stated that: minor child, through
regular use, has become known by the proposed name.
Based on the foregoing petition filed with the Court on February 5,
2008, and good cause appearing therefore,
IT IS ORDERED THAT the petitioner and any person objecting
to the granting of the petition shall appear in the Tribal Court of
the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon,
located at 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon on, April
16, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. to show cause why the Court should not enter
judgment granting the proposed change of name.
The Clerk of the Tribal Court shall cause a copy of this Order to
be served upon all parties in accordance with the Rules of Pleading,
Practice and Procedure of the Tribal Court of the Confederated Tribes
of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon.
The Clerk of theTribal Court shall cause a copy of this Order to be
published in 'the Tribe's newsletter for two consecutive editions.'
DATED THIS 14th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008.
Suzanne Ojibway Townsend,
Chief Judge