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The Tina Miller Community Center Thrift Store, 110 H. St., Wil
lamina, helps fund the after-Hchcxil and weekend youth community
center located in the old high school gym.
The thrift store is seeking volunteers who can help run the store,
in addition to donated items and customers.
The store accepts clothes, books, knickknacks, etc., as donations.
It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and closed
Sunday and Monday. Donations also can he left at the Wildwood
Hotel and Restaurant in Willamina.
For more information on volunteering, call 503-876-7897.
The youth center and thrift store are nonprofit and 100 percent
self-sustaining and volunteer-run.
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Royalty participants and their parent or sponsor must attend all re
quired events (powwows, parades, fundraisers, organizational meetings
and others). Absences can be prearranged with the Royalty Coordinator.
Three unexcused absences will result in disqualification from Royalty.
Royalty participants are expected to stay for the duration of the events.
This includes helping set up for events, such as meetings and parades,
as well as dancing during Grand Entry, InterTribals and staying until
the flags are retired unless pre-approved with the Royalty Coordinator.
Participants are expected to speak in front of large groups of people.
Royalty participants must be willing and able to dance. Remember:
You are all part of a team and are expected to treat yourselves,
running mates and others with respect at all times.
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Participating in Royalty Court is an excellent opportunity for Tribal girls and
young women to leam our traditions and powwow protocol. Participants rep
resent the Tribe by attending powwows and various community events.
We encourage all young woman ages 5-18 to join. Participants must
provide their regalia.
Serving on Royalty Court requires a considerable commitment from the
participant and her sponsor; travel, fundraisers, classes and meetings are
required for all competing participants.
Little Miss Grand Ronde 5-8 years of age
Junior Miss Grand Ronde 9-13 years of age
Senior Miss Grand Ronde 14-18 years of age
General Requirements:
1 . Enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal member
2. Must be alcohol and drug free
3. Never married, no children
5. Attend school regularly and be in good standing
6. Sign and comply with Royalty Guidelines and Agreement
Applicant's Name:
Mailing Address:
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. Age:
Phone (Day):
Date of Birth:
Father's Name:
Mother's Name:
Sponsor's Name, Address and Phone (if different than a parent):
Why do you want to participate in Royalty? .
Applicant's Signature.
Parent's Signature
Sponsor's Signature (if different than a parent).
Return this application to: Public Relations,
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday, May 3
Yamhill County seeking
volunteer drivers
Yamhill County is seeking volunteer drivers to transport local
veterans to the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Portland.
Volunteers are unpaid, but a meal is provided for their time.
For more information or to volunteer, call Jim Cox at 503-472-4771.
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Classes set for April, May
April will be grass dance outfit making month with classes set for 2 to 5
p.m. Monday, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 in Room 126 of Youth Education.
In May, there will be fancy dance and jingle dress classes on Mon
day, May 6, 13 and 20 and Sunday, May 26. (Monday, May 27, is Labor
Day.)
Classes are taught by Dara Dickinson.
For more information, contact Brian Krehbiel at 503-879-4639. D
Grand Ronde Tribal
Housing Authority
Down Payment Assistance Program
The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority (GRTHA) has 2013
Down Payment Assistance available for applicants with moderate
to low incomes. Although the budget for Tribally funded Down
Payment Assistance has been committed for 2013, HUD funds may
be available for qualified Tribal applicants whose gross household
income either meets, or is less than the guidelines below:
Family sizeGross income
1 $40,900
2 $46,750
3 $52,600
4 $58,400
5 $63,100
6 $67,750
7 $72,450
8 $77,100
Please call Victoria Jones, Homeownership Coordinator, at 503-879-1465
to pre-qualify for HUD funded assistance.
CTGR Behavioral Health is Hosting a
Sacred Hoop Ceremony
The four gifts of the Sacred Hoop are:
The Power to Forgive the Unforgivable Healing Hope 'Unity
The Sacred Hoop is coming to our community to bring bless
ings and healing to our people. This ceremony is open to all
people; please bring your families and friends.
The Hoop brings healing for all recovering from different traumas
(historical, intergenerational, addiction, etc.) It is also here to help
strengthen sobriety or wellbriety in our community.
Date: Saturday May 11th 2013
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Grand Ronde Tribal Gym,
Grand Ronde, Oregon
If you have any questions, please contact
Karan Scharf 503-879-2029