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Show Ofoglft IfdDOfl St. Christopher's Mission News Mboaatf EDirang Until recently most parents of young people were not es- ...... The clothing program of St. Christopher's Mission has provided continual service to the Navajo people living in southeastern Utah since-th- . Mission was founded in 1943. The work of the mission extends over all the reservation in Utah and strives toserve the Navajos in several ways. The clothing program. is one ' way to provide this aid. The early staff soon found that many of the Navajos needed clothing and when they called on the Mission's supporters throughout the United States the answering response was cause of Tribal regulations governing the program, distribution must be limited to those children bom at home in Utah or at hospitals not already participating in the Tribal program. Distribution of the layettes is made through the Mission nurses and parents wishing layettes must bring their children, together with the child's birthdate and the parent's census number to the clinic. Devil's Garden great. closed lor winter 1969 nearly 1,000 family The Devil's Garden Campground, Arches National From this simple start the program has continued. In Monument, will be closed units received clothing from the Mission - coming from this for the winter, Superintendent Bates E. Wilson annpart of the reservation, norounced today. and thern Arizona Blanding. In addition, the Visitor Because the supply of clothing Center at Arches will be available is limited at times closed Mondays and Tuesdays, by what is donated, distribuuntil further notice, The tion has had to be limited to once each month for each monument will remain open Navajo family. Under the dir- seven days a week, however; with protection and mainection of Mrs. Buena Gaines dontenance personnel to handle families are asked for a visitors' needs. During periods ation of $1. 00 to help cover of inclement weather the and other expenses. freight road into the monument The Mission also distributes as Tribal may be closed for short part layettes Navajo of a program of service. Be periods. 66,500 ORPHANS... NOT 750,000 Thirty yeors ego, there were no jess then 750,000 orphons in this country 750,000 children under 18 who hod lost both porents. Today, with a population 50 bigger than it was in 1920, there ore only 66,500 orphans. Here is dramatic proof of the effectiveness of modern drugs in in keeping families together. keeping people olive Here is dramatic proof of the fact that . . . ... TODAYS mSCRIPTtON IS TKt BSCGKT BARGAIN IN KSTMT CITY DRUG STORE ng pill-orient- ed tumed-o- n and Slbaose Thirdly, the acceptability Through such means people pecially concerned with facts about drug abuse. The use and misuse of new and ancient preparations were largely matters of medical, pharmaceutical, and, as regards control, legal interest. Any compendium of advice on "what every parent should know" might comfortably have excluded the subject of drugs. No longer is this so. Today, our society is alarmed and confused over the growing abuse of drugs among young people. Waves of shock follow in the wake of reports of campuswide "pot" or marihuana. The word, "marihuana" has, like it or not, infiltrated the Nation's playgrounds. The problem is real, not just a hobgoblin one. Drugs, such as marihuana, the amphetamines and barbiturates, LSD, and the opiates, particularly heroin, have become familiar: pot, speed, bennies, goofballs, junk, acid and similar terms in the world of youth, whose innocence frequently blurs the distinction between being mind-alteri- SClKSHlflW CSlTKOra tumed-of- f. As the principal Federal agency responsible for stim- ulating research on drug abuse, the National Institute of of moderate social drinking can learn, for example, that the Institute has recently published a series of four factual leaflets on drugs which are being made available to anyone who wants them. These leaflets attempt to answer some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding the use of marihuana, LSD, amphetamines, barbiturates and narcotics. Many of the questions about easy-to-re- I ad assumes that adults are mature enough to make nnature decisions as to their behavior. Finally, there is the fact that the fresh young years of personality growth and development are dangerously inappropriate for any chemical means of reality. As authorities are well aware, neither laws nor knowledge of the medical facts can themselves bring about the prevention of drug abuse. It is not so much the total phenomenon of the great use of drugs in America today that bears investigation. Rather it is the misuse and irr-Ifuta- ble con-foundi- ng I drugs that young people may bring up to their parents will be found answered in the series. Being brief, the leaflets cannot go deeply into all the points that may be raised by youngsters. One frequently heard concerns adult use of I abuse of drugs. The major harm and the greatest dangers come through the improper taking of drugs, not their proper alcohol. "Well, you drink, don't you?" a child may say. In the first place, the use of Utilization. It is toward understanding alcoholic beverages by perof drugs, particularly the sons over 21 is not against the more powerful law; marihuana, LSD and are compounds mentioned narcotic drugs illegal. here, that we are campaignSecondly, the immoderate -the "abuse" ing for. It is not to prevent use of alcohol -the appropriate, often vital, of alcohol - does nothing to recommend this as a means of usage of drugs, but only theii abuse and misuse, that medescaping realities or as a way of life. ical, scientific and educational efforts are aimed. The four leaflets referred to are Marihuana, LSD, I I mind-affecti- ng I Narcotis and The Up and Mental Health is vitally intVISTA Down Drugs. A free single our erested in strengthening and in arsenal of knowledge copy of each may be obtained by writing to National InstCAP with helping to make the real facts about drugs, as known from itute of Mental Health, Box 1080, Washington, D.- C. scientific evidence rather than Mr. David Miller of 20013. rumor, available to the public. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, In reaching the public, every and Dan Johnson Palo, member of which has a perCalifornia have been Alto, sonal need to know' about Vista assigned (Volunby drugs and their proteers in Service of Americd newsper and improper use, to serve the Southeastern papers are a most important Utah Community Action medium. Program as Planners. Mr. In our current campaign to This week has been an Miller and Mr. Johnson develop and carry out, as a exceptionally quiet one both 24 years old and both e. cooperative program with holding B.A. degrees in everyone interested, a nationLast Thursday a State menHistory, have served two wide drug abuse educational tal health team from Salt as Peace Corps Volunyears the srogram, Lake City met with the parnewspapers teers in Samoa and Tonga of America are playing a key ents of our area in a discusand recently finished 6 role. sion session. It was held in weeks of intensive training Articles such as this and the school library with appin planning. many other features, editorroximately 40 people attendThe Vista Planners will ials, and of course, the reing. It turned out to be a assist SEUCAP in developmost satisfying experience porting of news developments of all kinds are helping a ing effective planning for all. its within deal. capability great Gary Johnson came from order to in staff existing Farmington to spend Saturday assure efficient long range night with his cousin, Jerry, The San Juan Record program planning and coorand visit all his friends. He dination based on the expressed spend Sunday at Aneth with Mantirello, 1tnli needs of the low income reThursday, January 22, 1970 the Carlos Cordova family. Utah. of Southeast sidents Walter Kennedy is home on Eight Page leave. He is due to go to Local orientation of the Volunteers has included meetings Vietnam. Our best wishes for a safe return go with him. with State officials, a visit and Reservation The Montezuma Creek the to Navajo of the attendance at meetings Community Club will sponsor Space Heaters SEUCAP Board of Directors a movie Tuesday evening in and the Board of Directors of school's the Hot Water Heaters room. It will start promptly at UPLANDS, INC., in Durango, Colo. Uplands is an Economic 7 p. m. The admission will be funded Tank Rentals 10t for children and 25fc for Development Project Economic of Office the adults. The name of the by the for has developnot yet been conmovie Opportunity Service Work ment of cooperatives and : firmed. small businesses in SE Utah Happy Birthday to Buff and Southern Colorado. SouthDavis who will be 12 on the eastern Utah CAP, Inc. , is 29th. the administering agency for this project. planners mind-affecti- ng news-wis- multi-purpo- se p Let us supply your needs. We'll fake care of ;your tank or bottle. 24 Hr. Service i THE LITTLE THEATRE a .of A summary for the week of Jan. 10 showed initial claims for unemployment insurance in Utah at 2,321, a probable peak for this season. Contin- ft PROMPTIDELIVERYJ ued claims totaled 10, 676 for the week and represented 3. 86ro of all workers covered. A year ago the ratio i was 3. 84cc. Layoffs were most Lee's Montlcello LP Gas Service 587-275- 7 noticeable in construction, manufacturing and utilities, although other industries were also affected. Indications are that new unemployment will probably exceed new labor demand for the next few weeks but the new tax season will call back many workers. Monticello Utah Show Starts at 7:30 P.M. Ax JAN 21-22- A -23 "Winning" starring Robert Wagner and Joanne Woodward. Tan. 24-26-- 27 "BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID" with Paul Newman and Robert Redford. Jan. 28-29-- 30 "ROMEO AND JULIET" in color 'starring Milo O'Shea and Olivia Hussey. Free Show To Glen Wilkin Bring Ad |
