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4 JUNE 15,2011 Smoke Signals (GetittDDDg scDuDDeril hnwiP-- '--. - Submitted photos by Rebecca McCoun Tribal Chlnuk immersion kindergarten class students, from left, Tribal members Daysia Duran and David Cooper, Andrew Hamilton, Tribal members Trevor Norwest, Gage Bishop and Hattie Mercler and Tribal descendant Lillianna LaBonte show off the fish they painted before they hang them on the fence at the Tribal fish weir on Thursday, June 2. Working with the Natural Resources Department the children were taught about salmon and the habitat they need to live in to survive, such as clean water. The children want their fish to be a reminder to keep the rivers clean. Language and Culture Specialist Bobby Mercier and Cultural Education Specialist Brian Krehbiel, both Tribal members, cut the salmon shapes out of wood. $m., .713 V H Tribal member Gage Bishop, a student in the Tribal Chinuk immersion kindergarten class, hangs the fish he decorated on the fence at the Tribal fish weir on Thursday, June 2. 503-879-521 1 1-CC3-:... Ad created by George Valdez EDdleirs NomxiDD' Day sett tfoir JooDy 8 Elders Honor Day will be held Friday, July 8, at Spirit Mountain Casino. The day will start at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast and include a 10 a.m. opening ceremony, noon luncheon, entertainment at 1 p.m. and bingo at 3 p.m. The flags will be retired at 4 p.m. On Saturday, July 9, a breakfast will be held at the Elders' Activity Center, 48940 Blacktail Drive, between 8 and 10 a.m. This year's Elders' Honor Day theme is "Honoring Native Veterans." For more information, call 503-879-2233. II EFFECTIVE MAY 1,2011 Changes to Social Services Emergency Assistance and Medical Gas Voucher Program For all income criteria programs, wage verification for past 60 days (wage stubs) will need to be submitted. If client has not worked for a period of time, client will need to submit a printout from their State Employment Office or printout from Oregon Self Sufficiency Office as verification of income. Rentaldeposit or utility assistance may be utilized only one time in a 24-month rolling calendar period and is not to exceed the maximum contribution of $1,000 per household within any 24-month rolling calendar period. Medical Gas Vouchers Social Services will not provide gas vouchers for medical appoint ments, counseling or drug & alcohol treatment. The only exception to this is for scheduled treatment plans, (i.e.: radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, etc.) and has caused hardship on the family, medical gas vouchers can be distributed to meet the need of the circumstances. A copy of all scheduled treatment plans must be received before client is eligible to receive this service. Assistance will end on the date of the last treatment appointment. For a complete copy of policy or questions, please contact Tammy C. Garrison at 503-879-2077. D Sewing classes offered Beginning sewing classes for Tribal girls and boys are being offered by Tribal Elder Betty Bly. Participants will learn the basics of hand sewing and also use of a sew ing machine. Class size is limited to eight children. All materials will be provided and the class is free. The project is made possible by a grant from the Tribal Cultural Trust Board. Classes will begin on July 7 and will continue through July and August on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information and to register, contact Bly at 503-879-6336. D Youth Prevention & Behavioral Health Present's Michael Nerney mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Thursday, June 16 1 9A.M.-4P.M. "Gender Differences in Communication" (lunch provided) Friday, June 17 9A.M-4P.M. "Kids in a Candy Store" (lunch provided) EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND ALL TRAININGS All Training will be held in the Community Center, Please R.S.V.P. no later then June 10th with Shannon Stanton via phone or e-mail, 803-879-1489 or shannon.stantongrandronde.org Thank you for respecting Grand Ronde's Tribal Community and our Culture by not displaying gang affiliation, or by bringing drugs, alcohol or weapons to this event. Ad created by George Valdez
