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12 JANUARY 15, 201 2 Smoke Signals i rn it. ITS, ?m J"! f II rim 5C .,r';-v .." 'r ' ..'V- WW .v , OPEN FOR TRIBAL MEMBER BIDS FOR SALE 1992 Ford F250 Super Cab, 2-wheel drive, 460 V8, auto trans, 102K miles. Bid deadline is Jan. 20, 2012. The Tribe reserves the right to decline any or all offers in the best interest of the Tribe. Please submit writ ten bids to Larry Leith in Procurement 503-879-2216 or e-mail larry. leithgra ndronde.org. HclpLinc Provides Free, Confidential Crisis Intervention and Resources j? X As 2012 begins, Oregon Partnership offers a reminder about our free, confidential alcohol and drug HelpLine (800-923-HELP; 800-923-4357). Highly trained volunteers and staff provide compassionate : assistance to people in crisis as well as to family members and friends concerned about loved ones. The line operates 247, responding to those seeking crisis intervention and resources that help them heal. YouthLine A peer-to-peer crisis line for teens. 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NEBRASKA 77777 Oupal Hid, m: innlM rltaw Md ait dw taoas dmdui bot Onlar taHnjatt au4 Orawr ar an vai7i-aa9 K-fMids iapwiattair,rttajWoa'aiiararrtC'akaj QCIwiatailnaMl C DMtmr 0 Vaa CMC Jkoiwa't : (iti&iDkt 6jtom rW pbut aat di i"wi&r i Hi aww aw m4m Arir at trtfcw wttftwa iawwiitbna fnMnMmMMiM4f4p(Mf Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority Housing Board of Commissioners seeking members, Tribal or non-Tribal The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority Board has multiple Board of Commissioners seats expiring in March 2012. The posi tions have a terms expiring in March 2015. Interested persons should have a demonstrated interest in housing and experience in the housing field in some capacity, including: affordable housing development; property management; residential building construction; housing finance; housing planning; other housing related areas. The board oversees all housing development, housing manage ment, housing programs and housing operations for the Tribe and is responsible for policy decisions. The Board currently meets at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Housing Authority office in Grand Ronde and hold work sessions as needed. Interested persons should send a letter or e-mail outlining their interest and qualifications, including any supporting documenta tion to: Carina Kistler, Executive Director Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority 28450 Tyee Road Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 or via e-mail: carina.kistlergrandronde.org All letters need to be received by noon Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, to be considered. The Housing Board candidates will be interviewed by a panel of Housing Board members. The board will then make recom mendations to the Tribe and final appointments will be made by CTGR Tribal Council. For more information, contact the Housing Authority at 503-879-2401 or toll-free at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2401. Down Payment Assistance Program The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority (GRTHA) has 2012 Down Payment Assistance available for applicants with moderate to low incomes. Although the budget for Tribally funded Down Payment Assistance has been committed for 2012, HUD funds may be available for qualified Tribal applicants whose gross household income either meets, or is less than the guidelines below: Family size Gross income 1 $39,900 2 $45,600 3 $51,300 4 $56,950 5 $61,550 6 $66,100 7 $70,650 8 $75,200 Please call Nancy Holmes, Homeownership Coordinator, at 503-879-2445 to pre-qualify for HUD funded assistance. Units available now! The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority is accepting ap plications for Rental Housing Units in Grand Ronde 1-5 bedroom sized units, many upgrades, parkingstorage, close to Tribal services. The units include washerdryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, in floor radiant heat, private patio and great views. If you work for the Tribe or casino, you pay no State Income Tax! The following screening criteria is required for the Market Rate Units: Credit history, landlord history, criminal history, income (at least three times monthly rent). One adult member of the household must be an enrolled CTGR Tribal member. HUD assisted rental applicants must meet low-income and other federal requirements. Call GRTHA for applications or for further information at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2401, or 503-879-2401.
