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NOTICES
Summer Art Program a Success
by Kathy Stewart
As art instructor for our second
Summer Art Program, I wish to share
my observations of the Aug. 31, 2002,
Siletz Summer Art Show.
The Siletz Valley Partnership
sponsored the Summer Art Program.
We received a grant from the Siletz
Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund.
The Siletz Valley Grange donated the
hall for July and August art classes.
Ladies from Siletz Baptist Church
served home-baked desserts and were
present to support this local opportunity.
The Siletz Summer Art Show was
a success! Everyone’s work from
Monday Oil Painting to Thursday
Charcoal/Drawing was shown. Sue
Eatherly introduced the art of rubber
stamping during a Thursday class and
plans a class for creating personal
Christmas ideas (date to be announced).
We want to encourage community
participation in a continuing art program
that involves a variety of artistic subjects,
a gathering of artists who will spark
creativity right here in Siletz.
As an artist and instructor, it’s my
job to protect the fledgling artist. We
must go gently and slowly. Progress, not
perfection, is what we should ask of
ourselves. Mistakes are necessary-
Stumbles are normal.
We must be very careful to safeguard
our new artists. The Great Creator has
gifted us with creativity. Our gift back is
Artwork by Lynn Brooks Whitlow
Artwork by Hannah Nibler
our use of it. That’s when you discover
the joy of practicing your creativity. The
process, not the product, is your focus.
r Beginning work is shown to overly
critical friends.
Judging early artistic efforts is
artist abuse. This happens several ways:
Public showing of one’s work for
the first or second time can be
threatening to the new student who is
moving into a new area of personal
identity. Negative remarks can block the
continuing growth and character­
building experience.
Art appreciation was very evident
as community members commented on
Beginning work is measured
against the masterworks of
other artists.
Beginning work is exposed to
premature criticism.
the value they saw in the art program.
Several were interested in becoming
involved in future classes. This program
is designed for adults and children to
create side by side with his/her own
creativity. My focus is on imparting the
tools each student needs to build his/
her personal techniques (100 students
can paint the same subject and every
one will be different).
Bravo and applause to all my Siletz
students! I’m very proud of all of you!
Be Safe on Halloween
Most people think of Halloween as
a time for fun and treats. But roughly
four times as many children age 5-14
are killed while walking on Halloween
evening compared with other evenings
of the year, and falls are a leading
cause of injuries among children
on Halloween.
Parents can help prevent children
from getting injured by following these
safety tips from the American Academy
of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, and the
National Safety Council.
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Go only to well-lit houses, remain
on porches rather than entering.
Travel in small groups and be
accompanied by an adult.
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Know your phone number and
carry coins for emergency
telephone calls.
Have your names and addresses
attached to your costumes.
Bring treats home before eating
them so parents can inspect them.
Use costume knives and swords
that are flexible, not rigid or sharp.
Walking in Neighborhoods
Use flashlights, stay on sidewalks,
and avoid crossing yards.
Cross streets at the corner, use
crosswalks (where they exist), and
do not cross between parked cars.
Stop at al 1 comers and stay together
in a group before crossing.
Wear clothing that is bright,
reflective, and flame retardant.
October 2002
Use face paint instead of masks.
Avoid wearing hats that will slide
over your eyes.
Avoid wearing long, baggy, or
loose costumes or oversized shoes
(to prevent tripping).
Remember to look left, right, and
left again before crossing the street.
Parents and Adults
0 Supervise children under age 12.
0 Establish a return time for older kids.
0 Prepare homes for trick-or-treaters
by clearing porches, lawns,
and sidewalks and placing jack-
o-lanterns away from doorways
and landings.
0 Avoid giving choking hazards such
as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or
small toys as treats to young children
0 Inspect ail candy for safety before
children eat it.
0 Ensure the safety of pedestrian
trick-or-treaters:
0 Make sure children under age 10
are supervised as they cross
the street.
0 Drive slowly.
0 Watch for children in the street and
on medians.
0 Exit driveways carefully.
0 Have children get out ofcarson the
curb side, not on the traffic side.
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