14 SMOKE SIGNALS APRIL 1, 2024 NRD hosting Hunters Education Field Day The Natural Resources Department Parks and Recreation program is coordinating a Hunters Education Field Day on Saturday, April 13 at the Natural Resources offi ce, 47010 S.W. Hebo Road. Registration for the class is at myodfw.com/articles/hunter-educa- tion-classes-fi eld-days. There is a $10 per student fee for the class. It will be open to both Tribal and community members ages 12 to 17. The class is only the fi eld day and all students must have attended either a conventional course or an online "We don't have to do it course prior to the fi eld day. There will be limited spots for the fi eld day. all alone. We pass were In Oregon, all youth hunters age 17 years and younger must a certi- never to." fi ed hunter education class prior to hunting, unless they meant are participating -Brene Brown in the Mentor Youth Hunter Program. The minimum age to hunt big game is 12 at the time of the hunt and hunters age 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older when hunting unless on land owned by a parent or legal guardian. Hunter education can be completed with a conventional classroom course or online course with a hands-on fi eld day. Students must attend all sessions of the course they sign up for. For a full list of youth hunter regulations, visit myodfw.com/articles/ hunting-opportunities-youth. Tribal nonemergency text line The Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department has a nonemergency text line at 541-921-2927. “If you have a nonemergency situation or question, feel free to contact my offi cer via text through this line,” said Grand Ronde Tribal Police Chief Jake McKnight. “When one of my offi cers receives the text, they will call you back when they have time.” McKnight said that emergency situations still require calling 911. For more information, contact McKnight at 503-879-1474. MentalHealthTexts ! On Fridays you will receive a message about mental health, a social emotional tip or a simple quote or message of encouragement. Text JOIN to (971) 318-3459 FREE FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS WORKSHOPS CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE FAMILY FISHING DAY The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is collaborating with DevNW to offer free Financial Foundations workshops. Financial Foundations explores the following topics: Budget & cash flow planning, Money goal setting, Tackling debt, Channeling savings for big goals, Financial planning for retirement, Protecting your assets, Strengthening credit. Financial Foundations April & May classes: The Hebo Ranger District invites You for the Family Fishing Day in the Forest When: FLU/COVID PRECAUTIONS - Please do not attend if you are experiencing symptoms or are positive for FLU/COVID - Keep your social distance, 6 Feet apart. - Clean your hands frequently. - Face mask use is optional and for your own safety. Thanks!!! Where: June 17, 2024, from 09:00 am to 02:00 pm. Hebo Lake in Hebo, OR. April In person: Linn-Benton, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 1, 2, 8, 9 April Zoom: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27 May Zoom: Zoom, 5:30-7:30pm, Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28 Zoom, 9am-5pm, Saturday, May 18 Fishing Contest and Prizes for Children (4-15 years old) We will have fishing poles and reels, bait, and free fishing lessons available. Parking is free, and kids under 12 years old won’t need a Fishing License. For people 12 years and up, a Fishing License is required for this event. Register online: www.devnw.org/go/ctgr/ Questions? Email caitlin.zimbrick@grandronde.org To learn more about IDA’s visit https://oregonidainitiative.org/ Financial Foundations is required to sign up for an IDA (Individual Development Account) matched savings. Limited space available, must meet eligibility requirements. Ad by Samuel Briggs III