S moke S ignals
OCTOBER 1, 2018
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Elders gather
Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez
Thirty-nine Tribal Elders and spouses gathered at the Elders Activity Center on Wednesday, Sept. 26, for a group photo during a scheduled barbecue.
Elders and spouses who attended were, front row from left, Val Grout, Gladys Hudson, Jennie VanAtta, Cherie Butler, Dorothy Shortt, Gary Shortt, Dee
West, Darlene Lafferty, Alan Ham, Louise Coulson, Delores Knight, Virginia Kimsey-Roof and Samantha Dala; second row from left, Regina Wheeler,
Herman Hudson, Richard Grout, Penny DeLoe, Julie Duncan, Lewis Younger, Dorothy Leno, Arnell Houck, Linda Brandon, Brenda Gray, Laura Gleason,
Claudia Leno, Ida Patterson, Marline Groshong, Annabelle Layman, Patti Leclaire, Wayne Sell and William Sell; and third row, from left, Bob Duncan, Jack
Giffen Jr., Cecil Donahue, Marion Mercier, David Mercier, Bud White, Dan Ham and Frank Norwest.
Youth Prevention and
Empowerment Corner
October we celebrate Red Ribbon Week, which is an alcohol, to-
bacco and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign
observed annually in October
The purpose of Red Ribbon Week is to present a visible commit-
ment to living a safe, healthy and drug-free life.
Take the National Red Ribbon Campaign Pledge now and be a
part of the creation of a drug-free community.
• As parents and community members, we will talk to our youth
and the youths in our lives about the dangers of substance abuse.
• We will set clear rules for our youth about not using drugs and
alcohol.
• We will set a good example for our youth and community by not
using illegal drugs or medicine without a prescription.
• We will monitor our youth’s behavior and enforce appropriate
consequences.
• We will promote healthy lifestyle choices with youth including
culture, positive activities and healthy relationships.
• We will encourage family and friends to follow the same guide-
lines to keep youth and our community safe from substance
abuse.
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CTRG Youth Prevention Upcoming Events
Champoeg Community Celebration Oct. 12-13: Youth spots
for transportation will be available for this event. Supervision
for youth 13 and older or by case review. Please contact Youth
Prevention staff members for more information or questions at
503-879-2034.
St. Michael’s offers brunch
St. Michael’s Catholic Church offers an open house brunch every Sunday
following Mass. The brunch is free to the community. Brunch begins at
about 11:30 a.m. following the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
Mass attendance is not required for brunch attendance. For more infor-
mation, contact Janelle Justen at 503-550-0923.
AMERICAN INDIAN TEACHER PROGRAM