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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (April 1, 1992)
Health and Education EDUCATION TRUST FUND SCHOLAR SHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde EDUCATION TRUST FUND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM is designed to recognize and provide financial support for students with ' demonstrated scholastic ability to seek Higher Education and Adult Vocational Training Programs. Priority fields of study are: Law, Education, Medicine, Health Careers and Administration, Forestry, Natural Resource Manage ment, and Business Administration. The SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM is open to all tribal members, regardless of residence or age. It is not based on income or need. The intent of the SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM is to encourage members towards growth in achieving self sufficiency through education and vocational training. Through the efforts and services provided by the program, the tribe hopes to achieve continued longevity of future resources and leadership. The tribe's Education Committee and a Special Selection Committee will screen, select and rank applications for final approval. All applications for the Education Trust Fund Scholarship Awards, are based primarily on scholas tic achievement. Other factors such as; leadership abilities, educational and personal goals, and programs of study, will also be taken into consideration. The Committee determines the merit of each application, and will also require a personal interview with each applicant. Students must currently be accepted into, or enrolled in, a nationally or regionally accredited institution of higher education or vocational training. Students must plan to attend school on a full-time. Recipients of scholarships will continue to receive financial assistance, as long as they meet aca demic criteria established by the Education Committee. Scholarship funds, which will be disbursed through the recipients school may be used for registration, tuition, books, room and board, tools, or other expenses related to education or training programs. The Scholarship Funds are not designed to cover 100 of total expenses. Students are strongly encouraged to apply for all Financial Aid, and other resources. All scholar ships will be awarded on a per Quarter or Semester basis, dependent upon the institutions system. Recipients of scholarships are re quired to mail to the Education Pro gram a report of grades and courses at the end of each academic period. The report must be "official." Undergraduate scholarships are renewable up to 4 years, and graduate scholarships are renewable up to two years. At the conclusion of this time period, a review will be conducted for additional assistance. All recipients must sign a "release of information" at time of application. Early Childhood Screening FREE For Any Child Ages 2-4 Vision, Hearing, Language, Health, Dental, MotorSkills, Cognitive Skills, Nutrition, Ar ticulation 8:15 am to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 1 992 First Christian Church 121 N.E. Yamhill Sheridan, Oregon Call for Appointment 843-3558 or 434-7528 Ask for Family and Youth at ext. 528 This community-wide screening is sponsored by: The Early Intervention Council of Yamhill County GRADUATES The Tribal Education Pro gram would like to recognize those tribal members who are graduating from high school and middle school , (8th grade) this year. Please submit the following so we may recognize your achieve ment. -Name -Any honors you have re-' ceived -Activities you have partici pated in such as (sports, newsletter, drama club, etc.) -A picture of yourself -The school from which you . are graduating Please mail them to: Attn: Shawn Hostler Education Program 9615 Grand Ronde Rd ,, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 . Drunken driver's bad luck turns into sobriety To tribal members: This article shows one of the many ways in which people realize that alcoholism is a disease. This disease can affect all parts of human life. If there is any doubt or any sense that alcohol may be a problem, please contact us at 879-5211 ext. 137. Our Alcohol and Drug Program cares. ' - Randall Butler Alcohol and Drug Program Director Dear Ann Landers: I am a drunk driver. Late one night last September, a police officer saw me run two red lights. She pulled me over to the side of a busy street and arrested me for driving while intoxicated. . I had never been arrested before. I had never seen the inside of a pickup or been fingerprinted. I felt degraded and humiliated. It was awful. I could only think that this stupid policewoman had no business hassling a respectable person like me. I am writing this letter to publicly thank her for possibly saving my life and preventing me from hurting or killing others. - In accordance with Connecticut law, my driver's license has been suspended for 90 days. I can't drive to work. I can't drive to do my marketing. I can't drive anywhere. And I can't stop thinking about all the other times I pulled up to my favorite bar, tanked up on premium beer, and then became the self-designated driver from hell. Many times I don't remember how I got home. I can't figure out why I was never arrested before. Some might say may luck finally ran out. Actually, my good fortune is just beginning. After several months of sobriety, I am think ing more clearly and acting more responsibly than I ever have in my entire life. I'm taking it one day at a time. I now know that alcoholism is a powerful disease. Its deadliest syptom is denial. I had no idea I was an alcoholic. Mem bers of my family still are confused by my former behavior. Even though they saw me when I was loaded, it never occurred to them that I had a serious problem. - . Continuous recovery means I won't be drinking an alcoholic beverage for the rest of my life. The thought of never drinking again scares me, but the thought of EVER drinking again terrifies me. So I will continue to get help. I now have the strength and clarity of mind to ask for it. -Windsor, Conn. Dear Windsor. Thank you for a letter that may wake some people up. You didn't say, but I have an idea you found Alcoholics Anonymous. Good luck and God Bless.
