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i iTji-p-',p"ip"""iini The llippnrr riazrttc-Tinief, Heppner. Oregon, Thursday, September 25, 1980-THRKK O" Q Day care in provided liy Governor A1 ivch MslenliiK Post 1 . For the purposes of this discussion, day enre is the regular rnrr, on a full or part -time basis, of the child while his or her parents or guardians are involved in employment, educational or . training programs, or a fam ily rehabilitation plan. Families make the choice to use day care for any number of reasons. In addition to the increase in single parent families-headed by either fathers or mothcrs--the rising cost of living has almost mandated that both parents work . While some people are concerned about the welfare of children in day care, various studies which have been completed show that children who were raised in day care settings develop normally as long as the day care setting is good. Since the child of a working parent spends the major part of his of her wnking hours in a ; day care setting and, since a child's life is shaped by early experiences, it is important that he or she be placed in a day care setting that assures healthy growth and exper iences compatible with the family life style, Three types of day care have been traditionally avail able to parents: I - The first type of care that most people think of is "in home" care, provided by a babysitter who comes into the child's own home. Federal wage and hour laws which uindale minimum wage currently at least $3.10 per hour I for regular arrange ments of this type, put in-home care out of the financial reach of all but the highest income families 2 - Another type is the day care center. The high visibility of centers to the community, with parents and staff of regulatory agencies corning and going each day, adds safeguards to the day care placement. Children in groups are able to learn socialization skills which prepare them for later group experience such as public school. Disadvantages to center ire are the higher costs ssociated with this type of care, the somewhat more structured progaram necess itated by a large group of children with the possible lack of individualized attention which this entails, as well as problems of flexibility to accomodate irregular work schedules 3 The most common day Hunting for Sport w a. 1 A uoois: AH Invest I in the best! RED WING SHOES 8 214 Red Wings ai world famous lor craftsmanship, tit and comtort. Get the best! ' i$HOts RedWings 1 1 f ' Oregon-What is it? Listening Post: Day Care Gov. Vie Atlyoh bsflsn tfw Listening Pott program to "nam that thara wISI ba no walla around Salam batwaan tha paopta and atata govarnmant" This la tha first In a aartaa of public aurvaya aa part of tha program. 1. Would you, as a stata taxpayer, ba willing to assist In supporting child day cars facilities for Individuals so thay can work and ba otherwise self-supporting? Yaa No 2. Should Individuals be responsible for providing their own day care? Totally Partially According to ability 3. Assuming tha family has primary responsibility for providing day care, which of the following has secondary responsibility for the financial support of day care facilities? (Rank In order of preference) Employers,- Local government State government Federal government Other 4. 8hould school facilities be utilized to provide before-school, after-school and sum mertime day care? Yes No PLEASE MAIL YOUR SURVEY TO: Governor's Listening Poet Program State Capitol, Salem, Oregon 97310 care resource is known as family day care. Providing care to no more than six children, family day care is appropriate for children of any age who need Individual care in a home-type setting, who are not ready for group experiences because of age or special needs, whose families may have special require ments such as irregular work ing hours or lack of transpor tation. One drawback to family day care is discontinuity for the child and parent. Family day care mothers often stop giving care for a variety of reasons. The current rate of turnover for family day care providers in the State of Oregon is about Bo percent. Typical charges for a pre schooler in a family day care setting might range from $150 to $230 per month. Typical charges for a preschooler in a day care center might range from $140 to $200 per month. Charges for infants are typically higher and charges for school age children are typically lower. , The only government money currently in day care is the fee assistance provided to some low income parents. On Nov, 1. 1W0, Adult and Family Services will be assuming responsibility for providing day care services to employed low income families. This assistance will be treated as a work-related expense and payment will be made to the parent, rather than directly to the day care provider. Parents will not be required to select a certified (licensed) provider as has been required by Children's Services Divis ion. Subsidy amounts will generally be lower under the new system and parents will often have to pay a larger share of the cost of care. A working single parent with two preschool children will have to earn less than $631 i rather than $H03 under the THE BLAZE KING A HEATER YOU DONT HAVE TO HIDE Here's one Beauty that Works for a Living The Airtight, Energy Efficient Blaze King with Inlaid Ceramics Works Day and Night to Keep You Warm ONE LOAD BURNS UP TO 14 HOURS Blower System Draft Control current svstemi in order to receive the maximum avail able assistance of $320 for day care. State statutes. CSD rules, and federal requirements form the basis for setting standards for the operation of day care facilities. Licensing standards are set to protect the health and safety of children. Under Oregon law any day care facility serving six or more children must hold a day care certificate issued by CSD. Family day care providers, serving less than six children, are not required to be licens ed, unless they wish to serve federally subsidized children: these providers must hold a certificate of federal comp liance issued by CSD. Day care centers serving federally subsidized children must, in addition to meeting the state requirements, meet additional federal require ments. Parent fee assistance from CSD has required the use of licensed care. Under the Adult and Family Services Division, there Is no such requirement. This move has raised the question of whether government should be con cerned about the quality of , care where government mon ey is involved Is this invest ment worth the expense? Parents of all income levels face the question of what quality of care they can afford for their children. And society faces the question of whether it receives sufficient benefit from higher quality care to assist in financing this care. The following are the find ings of an employer who provides child care services to its employees: As an employer, providing day care has decreased absen teeism and tardiness. For the employer, it provides for better recruitment possibil ities for a higher caliber of employee due to a broader base to choose from. Em oast to oast Heppner ployee moral has shown significant improvement. In short, return on the effort to provide for increased peace of mind of your employees while at work cannot be measured. Young Morrow Co. cook dzim ewerd A young cook from Morrow County claimed a blue award in the second 4-H food prepar ation contest at the 1980 Oregon State Fair. In the contest. 4-H members may prepare a sandwich, salad, yeast or baking powder product, pie. main dish or vegetable dish while they are evaluated on their preparation skills, mamagement, cost, nu trition knowledge and table service. Receiving a blue award in the contest was Angie Evans. Irrigon. American Legion and Aux. meet The American Legion and Auxiliary held their first regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 15. at the Legion hall beginning with a potluck supper, after which both held Iheir separate meetings. The Legion was honored with the presence of the District 6 Commander, George Gilkeson of La Grande. Both groups are planning many events for the coming year. On Oct. 3 their annual All Night Hunters Breakfast will be served to the pubic beginning at 4 p.m. Friday throughout the night unMI 6 a.m. Saturday. The post commander for the 1980-61 year is Ed Baker. President of the Auxiliary is Evelyn Sweek. The American Legion and Auxiliary extend a welcome to any veteran who would be in joining their organizations. Chamber of CommerceExtension tour of Boardmaii plant set Oct. 8 HV Rirriine Tullis. Morrow Plans are completed for a lour of the' Bnardman coal fired Plant on October R. sponsored by Mnrrow-Hepp-ner Chamber of Commerce and the Fxtension Service. A Tola painteri torn top honors ct state fcir Three carefully painted wooden clock faces brought top honors to three Morrow County 4-H members in 4-H decorative painting classes at the 1980 Oregon State Fair. Iuinn Quigley and Deann Conner, both of Heppner, were named co-champions in the old tnle design class, while Heather Winter, also of Hepp - ner. took the reserve champ- ionship. Another Morrow County champion is Debbie Paustain. Heppner. who took top honors in the advanced flowers class. . Receiving blue awards in 4-H decorative painting class es were: Basic Skills and Brush Strokes - Anita Palmer, lone: Miki Munai, Heppner. Old Tole Designs - Sheri Piper. Lexington: Diann Mor tar tone Fruits - Jodi Padberg, Lexington: Cindy Bergstrom, Heppner. Advanced Flowers - Janette Piper. Lexington , Vegetables - Alice Abrams, neppner. i Premium Crackers NABISCO Bananas J Shortening p0il j Nutter Butter I ' fes feBBEBWTas Cookies I ' fiS&W CRISC0 REYNOLDS iflH I PV229 J29 97c I Fruit Oven mM (i 17 oz. ijfgffjBeans M t-d I ym., 28 oz. XS-fTy S&Vl bus will take participants lo the plant for guided tours. Pre-regislration is required, and signup will be on a first Tome basis, since the bus will accommodate only 36 persons, A no host luncheon will be part of the plan for the day. Willows Grange to sponsor turkey dinner A turkey dinner with all the trimmings and a bazaar, featuring crafts and fancy work, will be sponsored by the Willows Grange Hall in lone on Oct. 5 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. everyone is invited to attend. Proceeds from the event will go to the grange. v..A..A..dtdt. dbdkJLdt.db.dL.....&.&&.&&&.&A I . t t -i . t t 1 r. g IT 2 Love to skate? Love to dance? I Come to the place where you'll I do both. ..and have the time of I Love to skate? Love to dance? Come to the place where you'll do both. ..and have the time of i your life! Rent skates. Nightly. Centre! Marfie Limchmeat "jr"i'jrsT HILL'S VARIETY PAK Green I -sH Apples I: and selected sites of interest will also be visited after the tour of the plant. Cost will be kept to a minimum for the bus, with expenses for a bus driver and the gas divided among those riding. Harold Kerr, Morrow Extension agent, will be the tour guide for the trip. It will start in Heppner. with 'CIMTRAl OHIOOf ALL BREEDS SHEEP SALE 55 Grade Ewe Lambs 11 a.m. 100 Registered Ewe Lambs Yearlings & Producing Ewes 1 PM. Sept. 27, 1980 REDM0KD, OX. FAIZGR0U8DS For Mora Information Contact: Bob Pickard 548-5036 Business 389-6067 Residence n t . r 9 f Saturday Oil USDA fULL Round Steak 12 oz. pkg. Peppers bus slop to pick up riders in Lexington. The special tour was re quested by Extension women of the area, as well as the local Chamber of Commerce. To ensure a seat on the bus, call 676-9642 as soon as possible. Remember. ..registration taken on first-come basis. N ! r v r w- . r Afternoon 3:00-5:00 Saturday Night 6:30-8:30 Second Session 8:30-10:30 Sunday Afternoon 2:00-4:00 Second Session 4:00-6:00 CUl PRICES EFFECTIVE SEPT. 25-26-27 CHOICE CUT ID. Rump Roas A m Red Delicious"!
