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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (May 15, 2017)
8 MAY 15, 2017 Hunters Education Course set for June 24-25 A Hunters Education Course will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25, at the Tribal gym, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. The Tribe’s Parks and Recreation Program needs a count of how many youth will be attending so it can inform the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife about class size. The class requires attendance at both sessions and is for young hunters 17 or younger. The class is open to Tribal and non-Tribal members ages 9 to 17. There is a $10 fee to take the class. However, Tribal members can contact Youth Education for sponsorship opportunities. Young hunters 17 or younger must pass a certified hunter educa- tion class before hunting unless they are participating in the Mentor Youth Hunter program. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation Coordinator Jerry Bailey at 503-879-2337 or jerry.bailey@grandronde.org. Tribal youth makes state National Wrestling Team Tribal youth Jordan Reyes has qualified for the Oregon Junior National Wrestling Team and is hoping to travel with the team to Tulsa, Okla., to compete in the National Duals in June and then to Fargo, N.D., in July to compete in the Junior National Wrestling Tournament. This is the ultimate national tournament for high school-aged athletes. Reyes is not only a hard-working athlete, but also maintains a 4.0 GPA as a sophomore at Willamina High School. Cost for his travel expenses and gear is $2,000. People who would like to make a donation to help Reyes should contact Tribal Court Adminis- trator Angela Fasana at 503-560-3737 or via e-mail at angela.fasana@ grandronde.org. Donations will be made to a tax-exempt organization for tax deduction purposes. S moke S ignals Reibach offering Native American flute workshop Tribal Lands Manager Jan Looking Wolf Reibach, who is also a multiple Native American Music Awards recipient, will be teaching “How to Play the Native American Flute” from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 28, in the Tribal Community Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. Reibach will teach techniques on how to connect a person’s musical self-expression with the flute. Reibach has taught how to play Native American flute for almost 15 years and shares his proven methodology through which players can better express themselves, create songs and take their flute playing to a higher level. New and experienced players are welcome to attend. Cost is $25 per person and a potluck meal and flute circle will follow the workshop. To register in advance, contact Marcella Selwyn at 971-237-8530 or via e-mail at Marcella.may.selwyn43@gmail.com. Weatherization funds available for Native homes McMINNVILLE — Yamhill Community Action Partnership has limited funds available for weatherizing dwellings occupied by homeowners or renters who are Native Americans. The partnership’s energy technician will perform a free in-home energy audit to determine what weatherization services may be installed. Eligible applicants must be at or below 200 percent of established federal poverty guidelines for the current year and a registered member of the Confeder- ated Tribes of Grand Ronde. For example, a family of four earning $48,600 annually would qualify. The following items must be provided to qualify for weatherization: ap- proved eligibility application/packet, necessary authorizations completed by the owner/authorized agent and occupant, proof that the property is clear from safety and health hazards, and dwelling must be in Yamhill County. The purpose of the program is to lower energy usage and help lower utility bills. To request an application or appointment, contact Anaberta at 503-687- 1483 or visit www.yamhillcap.org on the Internet. Ad created by George Valdez
