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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (July 1, 1996)
July 1, 1996 SMOKE SIGNALS 7 Bike Safety Rodeo By Chris Mercier The Wellness Component hosted a youth bicycle rodeo on June 18, on the pow-wow grounds. But don't be misled by the term "Ro deo," as this affair had little to do with the rowdiness and roughhousing we usually think of. No, this was a safety rodeo. More than a dozen volunteers spent the afternoon trying to corale nearly two dozen rambunctious youngsters, all equipped with bikes and helmets, into an atmosphere of cau tion and prevention. The objective of this ro deo was to provide these kids with the proper knowledge and know-how required to safely traverse today's increasingly pedestrian-hostile streets. Basic bike maintenance and inspec tion were stressed early in the day, and the program eventually lapsed into "fun" activities, to more efficiently convey the initial theme in the kids' own language: play. "Chaos Corners," which integrated simple traffic laws; "Crazy Crossroads," hoping to illus trate the importance of stop signs and lights; and "Rock Dodge," self-explanatory, were some of the games used to illustrate the ever-important role of caution. All the lessons con- pi'""' ft , verged into a final skill course, one that com bined all the lessons of the day. The course ran around, through, and up and down the pow wow grounds. Afterwards, kids and volunteers sat down to ice cream sundaes. A raffle was held for free bikes. Those four lucky bike winners were: Rebecca Haller, Orin John Allen, Brandi Little, and Daniel Garrison. A big thanks goes to the Wellness staff, who coordinated the whole event, and to those volunteers who put aside their time to help out. Also, a special thanks to the people who made generous donations. ion Proud kids display the new bikes they won. Tuesday, July 2 Wednesday, July 3 Thursday, July 4 Stir Fry Cold Cuts Corn on the Cob Green Salad HAPPY 4th of JULY RicePilaf Fresh Fruit No Lunch Custard Kitchen Closed Tuesday, July 9 Wednesday, July 10 Thursday, July 11 Corn Beef Mac-Ham & Cheese Pork Chops Cabbage Casserole Scalloped Potatoes Spinach Broccoli & Cauliflower Dessert Salad & Dessert Tuesday, July 16 Wednesday, July 1 7 Thursday, July 18 Tuna Quiche or Hamburgers PICNIC Mushroom Quiche French Fries IN THE PARK Mixed Veggies & Tomatoes Salad Dessert Dessert Tuesday, July 23 Wednesday, July 24 Thursday, July 25 Egg Salad Sandwich Baked Cod wLemon Sauce Chicken & Dumplings Salad Bar Glazed Carrots & Mac Salad Pickled Beets Ice Cream Sundaes Dessert Dessert Tuesday, July 30 Wednesday, July 31 Did you know that it takes Roast Pork more muscles to frown ELDERS CHOICE Mashed Potatoes than it does to smile? Green Beans Cake & Ice Cream Menu is subject to change. Meal Price is $3.00. Tribal member elders and spouses meals are free. Staff please call ext. 2410 by 9:30 a.m. Stand for Children Marian Wright Edclman, president of the Children's Defense Fund (CDF), has chal lenged the nation's conscience by asking, "Does America truly value children?" Ev ery day in America, 8,493 children are re ported abused or neglected, and 15 children are killed by firearms. On June 1, over 1200 national, state, and local organizations joined the CDF "Stand for Children." This national gathering was a call for action to parents, community lead ers and citizens. Now is the time to invest in our children; what we do now will affect our children's future. Stand for Children was a day for com munity renewal, celebration and commit ment not a political day. Parents, edu cators and community leaders came to gether as citizens who care about children. For more information call Stand for Chil dren at 1-800-233-1200. Drinking 6 to 8 glasses a day of water can do wonders for your health. Exercise, as well as alcohol, caffeine, sugar, smoking, air conditioning, and heat rob the body of water so en joy nature's health drink often. Drink ing water cools your body, improves circulation and digestion, fuels your muscles, and helps to keep your skin moist and young-looking. Local Upcoming Events Wednesday, July 3 Grand Ronde Road Cleanup Let's get together and make a difference in our community. Accepting volunteers, please RSVP to Tammy at 879-2017. July 12-14 Spiritual Encampment The Encampment will take place at the Grand Ronde pow-wow grounds. See ad on page 6 for detailed information. Thursday, July 18 Diabetic Support Group This group is very informational and open to anyone. It will be held at 1 p.m. at the Community Center. For more information call Tammy at 879-2017. Friday, July 19 Skating Party Skating will be held at St. Michael's Church from 2 to 5 p.m. Bring bike hel mets for safety, please. Parent volunteers would be appreciated. No food or drinks allowed. For more information call Tammy at 879-2017 or Bonnie at 879-2016. Friday, July 26 Well Child Fair Tribal youth 0 to 8 years old and their parents are invited to attend the Well Child Fair. It will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Community Center. Information on child hood illnesses, immunizations, etc. FREE health and dental screenings. FUN activi ties, puppet play, and snacks. For more in formation call Jill at 879-20 1 8 or Bonnie at 879-2016. Summer fun activities for tribal youth ages 12-14 Summer activities will be held Monday Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. We need more kids to sign up please call Bonnie at 879-20 16 or Jill at 879-2018. FOR: Babies that are eligible for enroll ment in the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. AGE: One month before due date up to 6 months of age. WHY: To keep your baby safe we will show you how to use the car seat. WHERE: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Wellness Program. Jill Jcffers at 879-20 1 8 or Bonnie Tom at 879-20 1 6.
