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JULY 15,2013
2nd Annual CTGR Youth
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Hosted by CTGR Recreation Department
For Who: CTGR Tribal Member, Native American, Descendant
or Grand Ronde Community Youth (Open to other Native Tribes
to participate)
Cost: Free.
Divisions:
Division 1: Middle School Students (entering into 6th through 8th
grade in the 2013-14 school year);
Division 2: High School Students (entering into 9th through 12th
grade in the 2013-14 school year)
Each team must have a coach who is 18 years or older.
When: Tournament starts 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16. 8 a.m. to
8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 (breaks for lunch and dinner). 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 (play games as needed).
Where: CTGR Powwow Grounds
Prizes: 1st and 2nd place teams for each division and 3-point
contest
Deadline to Register: 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8.
Limited Openings! A limited amount of teams allowed due to the
amount of courts and time to play games. Don't wait to the last
minute; secure your team spot by registering today.
Registration forms and sign-ups are available at the Youth Educa
tion Department front desk.
Contact Recreation Coordinator Matt Mosley at 503-879-1369
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Darla Patterson
GED Graduate Spotlight
Interview with Darla Patterson:
Tell me a little bit about yourself.
My name is Darla Patterson and I am 31 years old. I have four wonder
ful children who I completely adore and an awesome husband who I have
been married to for 14 years.
What is your plan for the future?
My plan for the future is to become a drug and alcohol counselor and
give back to my community what they have given me, which is being clean
and sober. I will be clean one year on June 1 and I owe that to the Tribe
for getting me the help I needed.
What did you complete (GED, college degree, etc.)?
I completed my GED in November 2012 and started working on my col
lege degree in January 2013.
What will be your major in college?
I am currently working on my Associate of Applied Science degree in
Addiction Studies, which includes an addiction counselor certification.
What college are you attending?
I am attending Chemeketa Community College Yamhill Valley campus
in McMinnville and will be going to the Salem campus to finish up my
degree.
What are some of the challenges you have had along the way in
your educational journey?
I have had a lot of challenges to get where I am at today. I am a full-time
mother, work part-time and am going to school full-time. In my spare time,
when I have spare time, I like to spend it with my family.
What are you doing now?
I am working toward getting my Associate of Applied Science degree and
then possibly transferring to a university after that to receive a bachelor's
degree and eventually work toward a master's degree.
What factors influenced your decision to do what you are doing
now?
What helped with my decision making on what I am doing now has a
lot to do with my past. On June 1, 2012, 1 had to check myself into an in
patient treatment center for chemical dependency. The experience of going
there changed my entire life. It was the best thing I have ever done for
myself and my family. I would have never been able to go there without
the Tribe's help. I owe a lot of my sobriety to the Tribe and so by going
to school and getting my degree to be an A&D counselor, maybe I will be
able to help someone in our community, and that will be my way of giving
back to the Tribe for the help they have given me.
Why is getting an education important to you?
I feel getting an education is really important because I dropped out of
school in the ninth grade and I missed out on a lot of things. So I finally
decided that I am not missing out on any more.
What is your ultimate educationalcareer goalfuture plans?
My ultimate educationcareer goals are to get my AAS degree and to
have a great job that I love (an A&D counselor or just a counselor) all
within a five-year period.
What are your hobbiesinterests?
My hobbies are spending time with my family, going to church and going
to the beach. Also, letting the kids have as much fun as possible.
What advice do you have for those that are undecided in their
majorcollege goals?
I would have to say DO NOT take a math, writing or reading class your
first term because that might scare you away. Well that is what everyone
told me. I would tell them you don't have to decide what you want to do
your first term. Get an adviser at your school and give them an idea of
what you like doing and they will help you with your decisions on classes
to take and narrow it down to what degree or certificate you need.
How do you think your situation is different from other college
students?
I really do not think my situation is different from the other college
students. We are there to learn.
How will you be successful in college?
I will be successful in college because it means a lot to me and I want to
be a light to my children. I want my kids to say, "My mom went to college,
so I am going, too." B