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Page 2 - October, 1983, Siletz, Oregon OREGON'S MANDATORY CHILD RESTRAINT LAW Governor Atiyeh signed in to law an engrossed Senate Bill #293 req u irin g the operator of a motor vehicle to provide a child safety system (infant/child safety seat, safety harness and safety belt) when a child younger than five years of age is a passenger in the vehicle. Oregon is now one of thirty-five states, plus the District of Columbia, having passed m andatory child restraint legislation. Several other state legislatures have passed sim ilar legislation which now aw aits their Governor’s signature. The new law takes effect J a n u a r y 1, 1984, w ith enforcement of the law by fines starting July 1, 1984. Violations of the new law will carry a maximum twenty- dollar fine. The law among other things will require children younger than five years of age to be placed in an approved child safety system while riding in a motor vehicle. The safety restraint device has to con form to specific strength and performance standards or dynamic test standards that the Oregon State Motor Vehi cle Division determines will protect a child of forty pounds or less in a crash. The child safety system can be an approved infant car seat, child car seat, safe ty belt or safety harness. It will be up to the discretion of the vehicle operator to use th e a p p ro p ria te s a fe ty restraint device to use based on the age and size of the child. There are exemptions to this law, they are as follows : A. Privately owned com mercial vehicles, as defined in ORS 481.012. B. Any vehicle manufac tured prior to 1966 and not equipped with safety belts. C. A resident of another state that does not have a prohibition similar to this one. D. Any child who is a passenger in a vehicle if all seating positions in the vehi cle are occupied by other persons. E. Any child for whom a certificate of exemption is issued by the Motor Vehicles Division. The certificate is a statement by a physician giving reasons why the use of a child safety system, safety belt or safety harness by the child would be im practical or harmful to the person by reason of physical condition, medical problem or body size. Additional information on the types of infant/child restra in t devices recom mended and what programs have them for lease or rent is now being put together by the Indian Health Service. GET IN THE HABIT OF PR O T EC T IN G YOUR CHILD FROM THE NUMBER ONE KILLER — AUTO ACCIDENTS. J O M By: Cheryl Lane J On October 10, 1983 at 8 a.m. I reported to work as the new JOM Coordinator for the Siletz area. I spent my first day going over the stu d e n t file s tr y in g to familarize myself with the nam es of all our JOM students. I am looking for ward to working with these students as well as with their parents. Our latest additions to the JOM stu d en t count are Melissa Adkins, Newport; Charles Ben, Siletz; Robert Brandt, Siletz; Paul Brock, J r ., Lincoln City; Issac K entta, Logsden; Alissa L an e , S ile tz ; N a ta s h a K av an au g h and D a rrin Smith, both of Toledo. These little ones are all eligible for our pre-school program. I’ve not yet been able to personally m eet all our NEWS students, but I’m hoping to do so very soon. I’ve been told they’re a great bunch of kids. Here’s a bit of news about a few of them. Virgil Brown of Siletz was elected vice- president of his 4th grade class. Willard Metcalf was named student of the week (Oct. 17-23). He’s a 3rd grader here in Siletz. Debbie Brown, Siletz, was recogniz ed for h er outstanding abilities out on the volleyball court. Congratulations to each of you!! If you have other news or any questions about the JOM Program and what we have to offer, please contact me. My name is Cheryl Lane. I work out of Building #2 here in Siletz on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8-5 p.m. and my phone number is 444-2517. ABSENTEE BALLOTING • Tribal members wishing to vote absentee must apply for an absentee ballot • Applicants must sign the request for absentee ballot and return it to the Election Board (This signature will be compared with outer envelope when returned) • Tribal voters printed name, and signature, must be the same as on the official Tribal rolls »* • Requests for absentee ballots must be received by the Election Board in sufficient time for absentee ballots to be mailed to the voter to complete them, and return them to the Election Board no late than 4:00 P.M. February 4, 1984. APPLICATION FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT Doni White Located at Siletz Area O ffic e ...................... 444-2536 Terry Fisher Located at Siletz Area Bldg. No. 2 ............. 444-2517 I ;__________, am an Enrolled Member of the Con federated Tribes of Siletz Indians, 18 years of age or older and wish to have an ABSENTEE BALLOT sent to me at the following address. ADDRESS _ _ ---------------------------------------------- —=x_ PHONE NUMBERS Tribal Council O f f ic e .................................................. 444-2528 Springfield Area O f f ic e .............................................. 746-9658 1293 N.E. 18th, Suite B Salem Area O f f ic e ...................................................... 393-3911 or 393-3903 Siletz Area O ff ic e .......... .......................................... 444-2536 or 444-2563 Siletz Area Bldg. No. 2 ................................................. 444-2517 Central O f f ic e ............................................................... 444-2532 U S D A ............................................................................. 444-2814 Health and Family S e rv ic e s ...................................... 444-2514 SILETZ NEWS Mailing Address: P.O. Box 670 Siletz, Oregon 9 73 80 Telephone: (503)444-2636 Information Assistant: Kristi Martin Staff: Shirley Strickler C)TY______________STATE_______ Requests by mail should be sent to the address below as soon as possible: Confederated Tribes o f Siletz ATTENTION: ELECTION BOARD P.O. Box 549 Siletz, Oregon 97380 Signature Send all articles and photos (black and white only) to Kristi Martin, P.O. Box 670, Siletz, OR. 97380. Date SILETZ IN BYGONE DAYS By Leonard W hitlow , Jr. Excerpted From Knott C. Egbert’s Diary: Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. 2,1908 3, 10, 11, Aug. 13, DEADLINE FOR THE OCTOBER SILETZ NEWS IS OCTOBER 15 ZIP CODE Aug. 19, Aug. 27, Aug. 31, Cold & Windy Siletz beats Elk City a t Baseball Siletz team beats Corvallis a t Toledo The air is smoky from forest fires in other parts. Salmon selling for 75« each to tourists and 50« each to the cannery. Joe Lane, son of Scott Lane, died. Arthur Bensell (Sr.) & family at the circus at Albany Many Indians start today for the Hop Yards. WORD PUZZLE By Leonard Whitlow, Jr. WORDS RELATED TO INDIAN BASKETRY z F F A B K I S T 0 0 R X E C U R P S X T I Q E Z C K I c S J 0 A K A B L A X I G M C Z A K M L A 0 C T F S A M A T S H A u E V A Y U R L X D B Q A V M T WU G 0 G T E Y Y L H W. B F A A R Z B L R B R H V R R M V X I T R WZ 0 I U V A R L I X L WL Z X S G I Y Y D K K M G E WX N 0 K Z Z 0 L A H T H Y B R 0 A E E M A I K W L D A E L D N A H X E L B U 0 D S L A D Y S Z L X I I S M L P S Z R N E B X R E H C V R E 0 Q K D F V S A A A W E I Y I S WR N T w 0 X N T X F T 0 M G I C WB R U T G S A S I S N S T WT Q C K S R X T. C X Q S E A N 0 X Y S E C 0 0 N M Q T C M K P Z B T E L I S S D E N X B A D T Q L Y S N X F E R N A 0 E T G 1 T A E F R T U S V K Q F A U E I A P S S 0 E H H H H U T P S H R G S R A H A E P B T S L H G Q V WA 0 D 0 L M L D Z N P M L V R Y I Z S K E T D B WT I W M Q 1 1 Tl1ERE ARE 21 WORD!S HE!RE • ¡L CAN YiDU FIND THEM? HERE ARE THE WORDS T0 LOOK FOR: CARRIEXSTREET CLAMXBASKET FEATHERXBASKET GLADYSXMIJSCHAMP. KLICKATAT 0PENXWEAVE SPRUCEXROOTS TILLAMOOK WILLOW YUR0K . ... - BURDENXBASKET CEDARXROOTS DOUBLEXHANDLE FISHTRAP HAZELXSWITCHES MAIDENXFERN S IL E T Z SQUAWXGRASS WATERTIGHT WINNOWING ■ HEALTH COMMITTEE MEETING By M ary Alice M uncey The Siletz Tribal Health Comittee met Thursday evening, October 6, at the former BIA Forestry Building across from the post office at Siletz. A potluck dinner was held before the meeting. The meeting was held to plan for the Health F air that will be held at the Communi ty Tribal Center on Government Hill, November 18,1983 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Friday). Volunteer help is still needed, please call the Central Office 444-2532. A basic health screening program will be offered. This includes height and weight, blood pressure, anem ia, visual acuity, diabetes and others. All these tests are free. For the diabetes test: anyone having diabetes will not be tested. HEALTH FAIR At Tribal Community Center Siletz, Oregon November 18,1983 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Anyone interested in volunteering to help call 444-2532 - &
