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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (March 1, 1996)
SMOKE SGNALS - March 1, 1996 Page 5 mmomb Watch out for artificial tattoos PARENTS: The paper tattoos kids like to play with are now being sold to young children laced with a hallucinogen. An artificial tattoo called "Blue Star" is being sold to school children in different communities. It is a piece of paper with a blue star on it, about the size of a pencil eraser, and soaked in LSD. The drug is absorbed through the skin simply by handling the paper. Also being sold are tattoos the size of postage stamps that may have a picture of the following: Mickey Mouse or other Disney characters, Superman, butterflies, clowns, or Bart Simpson. These tattoos may be laced with drugs. If your child has got ten one from school, do not handle it. Re action to this drug is quite rapid. Also, if your child has any of the follow ing symptoms, make sure he or she isn't wearing an artificial tattoo: Hallucinations Vomiting Uncontrollable laughing Mood changes Change in body temperature Ingestion or absorbtion of this drug can be very dangerous, and LSD is an illegal substance. If you think there is a problem with artificial tattoos at your child's school, share this information with other parents in your community, and notify school officials or your local law enforcement agency. Illegal drug appears safe to some kids A dangerous new drug has recently sur faced in the United States. Rohypnol also known as "ropies," rophies," "roche," "the forget pill," and "Costa Rican Quaaludes," is a powerful sedative 10 times stronger than Valium. n.i.f;rff -mv vw- Rohypnol is produced in South America by the Hoffman-LaRoche company. It is legal by prescription in Mexico, and has been used in Europe and elsewhere as a sleeping pill. It is illegal in the United States. So far it has turned up in Florida and Texas, but is gaining in popularity. This drug is extremely dangerous because it is an amnesiac. It has been a contributing factor in some gang initiations and sexual assaults, because users lose their inhibitions and forget what they have done. Users may assume falsely that the drug is safe because it is sold in the man ufacturer's packaging. Rohypnol is sold on the streets for $3-$5 a dose. PLEASE NOTE: If you live in Grand Ronde, Wil lamina, Sheridan, McMinnville or surrounding area please use the local numbers when calling the tribal offices or casino. MAIN TRIBAL OFFICES: 879-521 1 MEDICAL: 879-2002 DENTAL: 879-2020 JOB LINE: 879-2257 CURRENT EVENT INFO LINE: 879-2266 CASINO MAIN LINE: 879-2350 CASINO HUMAN RESOURCES: 879-3730 If you live outside of the local area, please use these toll-free numbers. MAIN TRIBAL OFFICES: 1-800-422-0232 MEDICAL OR DENTAL: 1-800-775-0095 CASINO MAIN LINE and HUMAN RESOURCES: 1-800-760-7977 Looking for a new experience this summer? The Student Conservation Associa tion (SCA) has several opportunities for you all across the nation. The SCA is a non-profit, educational or ganization which provides high school students, college students and other adults with the opportunity to volunteer their services for the better management and conservation of our nation's parks, public lands, and natu ral and cultural resources. SCA program participants gain work experience that furthers aca demic, career, and personal goals. Molar Roller Skating Party and Dental Health Fair rescheduled Friday, March 8 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. St. Michael's Church in Grand Ronde For children 6 to 12 years old mmmm,m The Oregon Indian Education Association is hosting the 4th Annual Indian Youth Conference, "Learning to Spread Our Wings." Saturday and Sunday March 16 and 17 at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon "The Conference will provide valuable information, support, and encour agement in the directing of education and leadership to Native American Youth JOM has scholarships available to provide for the cost of registration and meals not already provided by the conference. The Student Advi sory Council (SAC), comprised of tribal members attending college, will provide transportation from fi-rand Ronde to and from the conference. SAC will also serve as chaperones at the event -Students eligible for the scholarships are Grand Ronde tribal members and JOM eligible. mnm fwm ii-wj f - ' . L t itk Iff We eel this conference will be a valuable and memorable experience for our youth. For more information contact: ! Tiica Trfnr 879-2278 Wendi Spencer I jjV
