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S moke S ignals
march 1, 2014
PREVENTION CORNER
Identifying Bullying
“Most kids have been teased by a sibling or
a friend at some point. And it’s not usually
harmful when done in a playful, friendly and
mutual way, and both kids fi nd it funny,” says
the Kids Health Website.
When the teasing starts to hurt or make the
youth feel threatened and fearful, it needs to
stop.
The Website defi nes bullying as “intentional tormenting in physi-
cal, verbal or psychological ways. It can range from hitting, shoving,
name-calling, threats, mocking and mean looks, to extorting money
and possessions. Some kids bully by shunning others and spreading
rumors about them. Others use social media or texting to taunt or hurt
their feelings.”
If you think your child is being bullied but they are not talking about
it, fi nd different ways to ask. As an example, if you are watching TV
with your child and a bullying scene comes on, you could ask, “What do
you think of this?” This may lead to a conversation about your child’s
experience. “If your child tells you about being bullied, listen calmly
and offer comfort and support.”
For more information, visit the Kids Health Web site at kidshealth.
org/parent/emotional/behavior/bullies.html#
To get your youth involved in the Youth Prevention Program,
contact Lisa Leno at 503-879-1471, Amber Mercier at 503-879-
2162, Shannon Stanton at 503-879-1489 or Cristina Lara at
503-879-2040.
Please “like” our Facebook page Grand Ronde Youth Preven-
tion for information and upcoming events.
Youth Prevention
March
Youth Prevention March
Activities activities
Date
Time
Event Description
Contact Person
Women's Sweat at Bailey House, 10 spots, dinner provided
Cristina Lara 503- 879-2040
1-Mar-14
12-6 p.m.
4-Mar-14
3:30-5 p.m.
Young Women's Skill Set training- Sewing, Community Center
Shannon Stanton 503-879-1489
7-Mar-14
3:30-5 p.m.
Young Women's Skill Set training- Sewing, Community Center
Shannon Stanton 503-879-1489
February 4- March 19, 2014
8-8:50 a.m.
It's Your Game: Keep It Real, Willamina Middle School
Amber Mercier 503-879-2162
Feb 20- April 23, 2014
4-5 p.m.
Fit to Paddle,Monday and Wednesday, CTGR Gym
Cristina Lara 503-879-2040
11-Mar-14
3:30-5 p.m.
Young Women's Skill Set training- Sewing, Community Center
Shannon Stanton 503-879-1489
14-Mar-14
3:30-5 p.m.
Young Women's Skill Set training- Sewing, Community Center
Shannon Stanton 503-879-1489
15-Mar-14
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Canoe Family meeting, Lunch provided, CTGR Gym
Cristina Lara 503-879-2040
18-Mar-14
3:30-5 p.m.
Young Women's Skill Set training- Sewing, Community Center
Shannon Stanton 503-879-1489
21-Mar-14
3:30-5 p.m.
Young Women's Skill Set training- Sewing, Community Center
Shannon Stanton 503-879-1489
21-Mar-14
12-2 p.m.
Coming of Age meeting, , Lunch provided
Lisa Leno 503-879-1471
21-Mar-14
5:15-9 p.m.
Movie Night, Dinner provided, CTGR Gym
Shannon Stanton 503-879-1489
22-Mar-14
8 a.m.-1 p.m. Community Garden Project, 10 spot available
Shannon Stanton 503-879-1489
27-Mar-14
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Community Prep Round Dance, Community Center, Lunch provided
Shannon Stanton 503-879-1489
28-Mar-14
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Native Youth Wellness day, Community Center, Middle/ High school youth
Shannon Stanton 503-879-1489
March 28-29
29-Mar-14
7 p.m.
Agency Creek Round Dance,CTGR Gym
Lisa Leno 503-879-1471
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Spruce Root Dig, 10 spots, Pacific City, Middle/ High school youth
Walking On...
Michael E. LaBonte
Nov. 25, 1953 – Feb. 15, 2014
Tribal Elder Michael E. LaBonte, 60, was born Nov. 25, 1953, in
McMinnville, Ore., the son of Eugene LaBonte and Mary Lambert.
Michael walked on at Sheridan Care Center on Feb. 15, 2014.
He is survived by his son, Eugene LaBonte, of Chehalis, Wash;
daughter, Kasey LaBonte of Lewiston, Idaho; four sisters; fi ve broth-
ers; and six grandchildren.
At his request, no services were held.
Cristina Lara 503-879-2040
Important notice to full-time students
All full-time students must submit verifi cation that they have applied
to a scholarship outside the Tribe before funding will be released for the
term/semester.
Verifi cation can include a scholarship award or denial letter, e-mail
verifi cation that an application was submitted, a copy of the application
or the fi nancial aid award letter that lists an outside scholarship.
Please contact Education at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2275, if you have any
questions. n
Native American
Enlightenment Association
12th Annual Social Pow wow
Saturday March 8, 2014
Grand Entry 4pm
Women’s Fancy Shawl Contest
Call 503.370.6265 for information