smok signflz
JULY 15, 2019
17
District offering free summer meals
LIBRARY HOURS:
Monday – Friday: 9 a . m . – 6 p . m .
(Monday closed from noon – 1 p . m .)
Saturday: 10 a . m . – 2 p . m .
Willamina School District will provide free meals to children during the
summer as it has for the last 22 years. Each year, the U.S. Department
of Agriculture partners with local organizations to provide free meals to
children when school is out for the summer. Anyone aged 1 to 18 can eat
for free with no income requirements or registration required.
The schedule will be:
• 11 to 11:45 a.m. Monday through Thursday at Willamina Elementary
School through July 25;
• Noon to 12:30 p.m. at Tina Miller Park through Aug. 9;
• 1 to 1:30 p.m. at Raven Loop Park in Grand Ronde through Aug. 9.
To find other summer meal sites, visit SummerFoodOregon.org or call
211. For more information, visit www.willamina.k12.or.us or call 503-
876-2702.
Tribal Housing Literacy event: An event aimed to help spread
awareness of the importance literacy plays in our youth’s development
was held Tuesday, July 9, at the Tribal Housing basketball court.
Local Grand Ronde reading material: The Tribal Library has a
great selection of Grand Ronde reading material from census roles and
treaties to books written by Grand Ronde Tribal members. Come in and
learn more about your Tribe and community.
Requests: If there is a book, DVD or Blu-ray item you would like to
see in our collection, please feel free to reach out and inform the Tribal
Library of this request.
“Little Library” locations: The Tribal Library oversees the 14 Little
Library locations in and around Grand Ronde. Feel free to stop by any
of these locations and grab a book for free.
DVD selection: Come check out the Tribal Library’s newly organized
movie collection, with more than 1,800 DVDs/Blu-rays to choose from.
Oregon Battle of the Books 2018-19: Available for check out at the
Tribal Library.
Book Review: “My Thirteenth Winter,” a memoir by Samantha Abeel
for ages 10 and older.
“My Thirteenth Winter” is about author Samantha Abeel’s journey with
dyscalculia and how she struggles with academic, social and emotional
challenges.
Dyscalculia is difficulty in learning or comprehending arithmetic, such
as difficulty in understanding numbers, learning how to manipulate
numbers, performing mathematical calculations and learning facts in
mathematics. It is generally seen as the mathematical equivalent to
dyslexia.
Samantha may not be able to comprehend math, but she is a great
writer and poet. She does a wonderful job conveying her thoughts, ex-
periences and emotions.
“My Thirteenth Winter” isn’t a long book, with just 203 pages, but it’s
an interesting and enlightening look at the challenges faced by those with
a disability. The author is telling a very important story that parents and
educators of children with and without learning disabilities should read.
It’s important for people to gain a little understanding of the everyday
struggles people with disabilities go through. Pick this book up and gain
a little knowledge and understanding. — Reviewed by Crystal Bigelow
Donations: A special thank you to Khani Schultz and Amber Yates for
their contributions to the Tribal Library’s collection. We truly appreciate
your donations.
Reminder: Donated items must be clean and in good condition.
Inter-Library loan services: The Tribal Library partners with Ore-
gon State Library to offer “library to library” inter-library loan services.
For any questions or comments, feel free to contact
the Tribal Library at 503-879-1499 or
e-mail crystal.bigelow@grandronde.org
MARRIAGES IN TRIBAL COURT
Tribal Library
Tribal Court is now issuing marriage licenses and is able to
perform marriage ceremonies for a filing fee of $40.
For questions regarding scheduling, contact the Tribal Court
at 503-879-2303.
Popcorn Provided
Saturdays at noon
June 22
“Planet 51”
June 29
“E.T”
July 6
“Space Jam”
July 12
“Lilo & Stitch”
July 20
“HOME”
July 27
“Wall-E”
Respect yourself. Protect yourself.
Get yourself tested.
Polk County Public Health services:
Reproductive Health Clinic
Other Services:
• Personalized birth control options
based on your needs
• STD screening, testing
and treatment
• Immunizations
• Home visiting program
for children
• HIV Case management
• Annual exams
• Pap and breast exams
• Pregnancy planning and testing
182 SW Academy St., Suite 302
Dallas, OR 97338
Details at: www.co.polk.or.us • Call for appointment: 503-623-8175
Paid ad