Spilyay tymoo., December 17, 1982, Page 4, Image 4

Spilyay Tymoo
Page 4 December 17. 1982
Editorial
E Coosh EEWA:
(The way it is)
1982 motor vehicles deaths in Jefferson County Drinking & driving don’t mix
91% Alcohol-related
73% Friday-Saturday-Sunday
6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
86% under 30 years of age
100% used no seat belt
Council aims at abuse prevention
HERE’S TO WELLNESS— Non-Alcoholic beverages were provided at a reception December 13
commencing “National Drunk and Drugged Driver A wareness Week. ” Interested community
members were able to discuss alcohol and drug problems and prevention with representatives of the
Jefferson County/Warm Spring alcohol and drug abuse prevention team. Pictured are three
members o f that team: (left) Joan Schmidt, (center) Caroline Crux and (right) Elton Greeley.
Spilyay Tymoo photo by Shewcxyk
by Marsha Shewczvk
’’N a tio n a l D ru n k a n d
Drugged Driver Awareness
Week” commenced with a non­
alcohol recep tio n a t the
Jefferson County court house
in M adras. The reception
offered an opportunity for
interested community mem­
bers to meet with Jefferson
County and Warm Springs
prevention specialists who are
also concerned with the
drinking and drug problem in
Jefferson County.
With over 90% of the traffic
fatalities in Jefferson County in
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the first 10 months of 1982
being alcohol related there is a
concern lor finding a remedy
for the problem. Eighty-six
p e rc e n t o f these d e a th s
involved people under 30 years
of age.
To meet the needs of young
people, a cirriculum for alcohol
and drug education has been
introduced into the Jefferspn
County schools from kinder­
garten through seventh grade.
“Here’s Looking At You” is
designed to provide informa­
tion on drugs and alcohol as
well as providing education in
decision making. A third
segment of the program deals
with improving self-image.
The entire approach is based
on a w e lln e ss c o n c e p t
according to Madras Jr. High
h e a lth i n s t r u c t o r C a ro l
McClelland. She explains that
her program based on “Here’s
Looking At You” does not use
a negative approach to the
problem of drugs and drinking.
Instead, it is aimed at wellness
as being the best direction for
life sty le d e v e lo p m e n t. It
by Marsha Shewczyk
Alconol related accidents
accounted for 91 % of the motor
vehicle deaths in Jefferson
County in the first 10 months
of 1982. The majority of these
occurred on weekends and on
holidays.
This holiday season has the
potential of greatly increasing
the percentage of deaths due to
drinking and driving. With
parties and social activities
being a part of the holiday
season the amount of alcohol
consumed increases also. It
must be remembered that
drinking and driving don’t mix.
Only a small consumption of
alcohol is needed to impair
coordination and driving skills.
With just .05% alcohol content
in the blood coordination is
diminished. If the blood-
alcohol level reaches .10% a
person is considered legally
drunk in Oregon. At this level,
ju d g e m e n t is s e r io u s ly
inhibited.
If drinking continues and the
blood-alcohol level reaches
.20% a person should not drive
for up to 10 hours. At .40%
blood-alcohol level there is a
loss of consciousness and
possible death.
A person weighing5 140
pounds having five drinks is
within the .05% - .09% zone. A
larger person can drink a little
more and maintain coordina­
tion while a smaller person
must consume less to keep from
being classified drunk.
Only time can bring the
blood-alcohol content back to
a safe level. A cup of coffee or
other soft drinks are not
adequate. As a general rule, the
number of drinks equals the
number of hours needed to
become sober.
Hosts and hostesses at
parties should be aware that a
guest consuming too much
alcohol is endangering his own
life and the lives of others if
after drinking he drives.
D on’t push alcohol. One
drink per hour is the rate at
which alcohol can brea.k down
in the body.
Serving food before drinks
helps to slow down the rate at
which alcohol enters the blood
stream. Salty foods should be
avoided as these make people
thirsty^
B e v e ra g e s o th e r th a n
alcoholic beverages should be
available. Many times people
drink alcohol because there is
nothing else to drink.
Serving alcohol to intoxica­
ted guests is unwise. These
people could injure or even kill
th e m s e lv e s o r o th e r s .
Arrangements should be made
for intoxicated people to sleep
at the home of the host or to be
driven home by someone else.
Guests should know their
limits. Rules to follow should
include: D on’t drink fast.
Accept a drink only when you
really want it. Skip a drink now
and then. Beware of unfamiliar
drinks. Don’t drink to relax
when you really need a change
of pace or sleep. Remember
that the purpose of a party is
togetherness, not tipsiness.
Table based on a two hour period. For
more than two hours add one drink per
hour. Example: 160 lbs. 5 drinks in 3 hours
is in the .15% - .09% zone.
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provides both physical and
mental well-being.
Along with the program
McClelland feels role modeling
is important to influencing a
young person. Many teachers
and other adults provide these
positive examples of wellness in
their pursuit of health through
exercise and their lifestyle.
Young people respond to this.
.05% — Driving may be impaired
School activities provide
.05% - .95% — Driving definitely impaired
young people an opportunity
.10% — D o not drive
to b e c o m e in v o lv e d in
constructive behavior. Budget
cuts do not justify ridding of
m usic, ath le tic and club
programs McClelland says.
“ A c tiv itie s an d a good
environment are O.K. to a
good sell-image.”
W o r k in g t o g e t h e r to December 20 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m.
1. 10:00 a.m. Unfinished Business: Administration
alleviate the drug and drinking
2. 2:00 p.m. McQuinn Wildlife Management Plan
problem in Jefferson County is
a c o m m u n i t y p r o j e c t . December 21 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m.
1. 10:00 a.m. Committee/Board Appointments:
T e a c h e rs , p a re n ts an d
Culture/Heritage Committee
prevention council members
Range, Agriculture, Irrigation Committee
are all essential to deal with this
Water Control Board
very real problem in Jefferson
Celilo-Wy’am Board
County. The more people that
2. 2:00 p.m. Swearing-in Ceremony: Appellate Judge:
are involved, the better. It is the
only answer.
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Tribal Council Agenda