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MEDFORO MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, ORE. SUNDAY. APRIL 2. 1961 Family Contributions to State Legislators Reviewed in Letter (Edttor'i note: The fol lowing legislative newslet ter was written by Mrs. Jchn R. Dellenback. wife of Jackson county's state rep resentative. Mrs. Dellen back also serves as her hus band's secretary in Salem.) ' By MARY JANE DELLENBACK . There are a number of things about service in the legislature that are eye-opening. Last time I wrote, I men tioned the privilege of know ing the people who make lip the legislative assembly, and the warm friendships which develop. I'd like to touch on the real contribution that whole fami lies are making toward the experience of serving on the part of the father. The arrangements made in order for Mother to serve as secretary in some cases are staggering to behold. When ever I think I have a busy schedule, I think about Kay Maher of Portland. Her hus band, Ken, will be remember ed for having introduced the first bill this session to raise the driving minimum age. .- f-.. They live in Portland and have four children. Three are in school, the youngest is 21 months old. In "this family, everyone is making some sort of sacrifice or contribution. -even Ken's mother! Kay gets the children ready for the day, then commutes every morn ing to Salem from Portland to serve as secretary. And home each evening! Ken's mother is on deck at home taking care of the littlest family member and the others after school. Real Cooperation This is real cooperation on the part of all. The. older chil dren have accepted the sepa ration from their parents dur ing the day, and the fact that they are tireder than usual i as their part in the legislature. . ; Or take Dolores Atiyeh and her children. Vic is from Washington county, and stays in a motel in Salem most of the time during the session. He has a store in Portland' with his brothers, and he works at the store a couple of nights a week, which entails much commuting. Mrs. : Atiyeh and the chil dren came down to spend spring vacation with Vic here (in Salem), and in that time gest, which would tell you he went back to Portland two evenings to work, and had meetings all the other - eve nings. So they are all making a change in family routine, too, in order to make their contri bution to government. In Different Way The Bazetts from Grants Pass are contributing in a dif ferent way. Their oldest daughter is in high school, and the two boys are in junior high school. These ages are more difficult to transfer, I think, partly because of the studies, but also party because it is harder to "break in" to the circles of - friends which are in existence. But the whole family packed up and moved lock, stock, and barrel. I could go on and on, but the point I am trying to make is that in most cases, coming to the legislature is strictly a family project. I think most feel as we do, that family sol idarity in a situation can over come many disadvantages, and as long as we feel we are all in this together, , the experi ence has more positive values than drawbacks . Making History , - - We all feel fortunate to be in on the making of new law, and some cases, undoubtedly, history. There is much to be learned, and it can best be learned by being on the scene, observing and reading. Some of the more vital mat ters are now coming or soon will come to vote. For in stance, oh today's third read ing calendar 'are 28 bills, in cluding several budgets to be approved. , These budgets take hours of work both on the part of the department requesting the ap propriation and also the ways and means committee. The state forestry board, the board of control, the planning and development ; department, to mention a few, are to be ap proved or disapproved. , Hunting, Fishing Bill There is' a bill specifying details so far as hunting and fishing licenses are concerned on the calendar today, as is a Senate Bill having to do with highway use taxes on motor carriers (the highly controver sial SB 32) This is just a sampling. I notice' that the newspapers as a rule run the daily Bill Di- what matters are being decid ed every day. I am embar rassed when I realize how of ten matters having a direct ef fect on us in some way (take the fishing licenses for ex ample) were passed without my having the slightest knowl edge that it was done. So, as I stated at the be ginning of this letter, there are surely things about the legislative experience which are eye-opening! , It is our hope that we will be able to generate some of our own enthusiasm and in terest in what takes place in Salem every two years, in some others besides ourselves. Subscribers To report improper or non delivery of the Mall Tribune in Merifnrri jind Ashland. Dhone I SP 2-6141; Montague & Yreka, Snone ULiODe u-arn, Deiore :45' p.m. dally and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. If regular- delivery arrives shortly after-you call, please notify office, thus eliminating special messenger service. Teachers Said Needed By U.S. Prison Service The civil service commis sion has announced that teach ers are needed by the federal prison service and the depart ment of corrections of the Dis trict of Columbia government. Applications will be accepted until further notice. Additional information and application forms may be ob tained from L. B. Nelson at the Medford post office. I ' ' v 4i - jfA EASTER LILY Mrs. Robert Shangle, county chairman for the Easter Seal society (left), is shown pinning a traditional Easter lily on Mrs. D. Kirkland West, Medford. This year's campaign marks the 40th consecutive year of service to physically handicapped persons by the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults. The national society is said to be the largest voluntary agency serving the physically handicapped and does not duplicate any other agency's serv ice. Crippled Children's Society Observing 40th Year in 1961 ... 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Choose your favorites. See them made before your eyesl Or beirew evr Celer Hsrmeny Oulde -it's free) Take it hone, browse through it, choose colors that make you happiest We'll make 'em! Plenty of Free Off-Street Parking Corner 6th and Fir Open Daily Until 5:30 Saturdays Until 5:00 A 3333 Mrs. Robert Shangle, Jackson county chairman for the Eas ter Seal society. The society had its begin ning in Elyriar Ohio, when a street" car accident In 1907 killed and crippled a group of teen-agers. Among those who died because of inade quate medical facilities was Homer Allen, son of Edgar A. Allen, a prominent Elyria bus inessman and Rotarian. Allen immediately planned a hospital in Elyria and, with the help of Rotarians, sought youngsters with physical han dicaps in Ohio who needed care. As a result, Rotarians in other parts of the country joined the crusade, and in 1921 founded the National So ciety for Crippled Children. Oregon Society Accomplishments of the Or egon Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc., in 1960 for example, include 57 children receiving benefits from the Children's hospital school, Eugene. Equipment is also loaned to 223 Oregonians, including a wheelchair cur rently being used by a valley high school youth. A mobile therapy clinic op erates in eight counties by the OSCCA, where therapy would otherwise not be available. Some 410 treatments were given in 1960, and another mobile unit is expected to be in service before 1962. In ' addition, three local youths were among the 110 children who attended Camp Easter Seal last year in Coos county. Anyone physically handi capped, either, by disease or accident, may be eligible for assistance from the Society. Those desiring further infor mation about the society or its benefits are asked to contact their doctor or Mrs. Shangle SPring 3-4400. Light Bulb Sale Is Planned in CP Area Central Point A light bulb sale sponsored by t h e Central Point Lions club for its sight and blind fund will be held between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6, ' in the Central Point vicinity. The Westinghouse bulbs are packaged six to a carton, in cluding two 60-watt, two 75 watt, and two 100-watt bulbs. They are the new square- shaped eye saver" bulbs. Price is $1.75 per carton. BRILL METAL WORKS CommercM Industrial Residential Sheet Metal Work Stslnleii,, Galvanised and Copper Fabrication 2287 West Main FHONI SP 2-4440 This is a message from the president and board of directors of the SOUTHERN OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY We hope you will read it (Reading Time 134 Minutes) Many do not realize the number of ways we are served every day by animals that are too often completely neglected or taken for granted or even cruelly mistreated. ' . Vi The main purpose of your local Humane Society is to maintain a con stant vigilance over the welfare of our animal population by making Investigations of all reported cases of cruelty, abandonment or mis treatment. ( ; v - .... ... .. Our pet adoption program is a tremendous success and results in plac-: ing cats and dogs, as well as some others, such as, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, squirrels and even a porcupine. " 1 ' As you mayalready know, your Humane Society is a non-profit cor poration and receives no funds for its operation from any governmental source, either local, State or Federal. It is supported entirely by tax deductible membership dues and contributions by people like your self who have an interest in the general welfare of the community. Our work for the animals ultimately benefits each and every one in : our locality and your encouragement and financial assistance is seriously , needed and we would be privileged to have you as a member of the Southern Oregon Humane Society. ' Annual memberships are classified as follows: Junior (non-voting) $ 1.00 Annual (voting).. :...$ 5.00 Supporting (voting)......$10.00 ' ' Life (voting) ...:....$ 100.00 o Honorary (non-voting) ' Contributions are obtained or requested from persons for whom we perform humane services, which cover - a wide range of activities, from finding a new home for an unwanted animal-to rescuing them from all sorts of hazards, or caring for the sick or injured ones. ' : :'-., The Humane Society facilities at 2902 Table Rock Road, Medford, are always open for inspection either by members or non-members. The Humane Society is in a position to offer, assistance In the following areas, and we would like to assure . you, the Society is most anxious to render such assistance. 1 ; J- ' ":';':' . 1 We have fully-qualified Humane Officer who' is on call 24 hours daily. Telephone NOrmandy 4-2406, if no answer call SPring 3-8458. ' c ; ' 2 The Society has an ambulance fully equipped for animal rescue and animal control work, to deal - with emergency situations involving animals, - Humane cat traps are also available. .... 3 Our Humane Officer is anxious to respond to calls where animal rescue assistance is needed or . in , situations involving injury, abandonment, cruelty or improper care of animals. : il:.y;.'. 4 The Society has suitable holding facilities for animals at 2902 Table Rock Road, where we also main tain a pet cemetery where pets can be buried, for a nominal charge, and a humane gas chamber to dispose of unwanted animals. ' ' - 5 The Humane Society is available for consultation on animal problems and we have publications, pro grams and brochures which can be procured through the Society dealing with the care of pets, and -,. especially, the vacation care of animals. ' i-... -i; .,, .,:..;' 6 The Humane--Society will render assistance in the disposal of small animal carcasses, or give advice on disposal. " : , , . 7 The Humane Society is most interested in the enforcement of all laws relating to animals but does not ; meddle in actual law-enforcement. It would be our wish therefore, to render help, assistance and advice on problems relating to the humane treatment of animals, . and, particularly,., in situations' .wdare jinimjile ire inillrArf1 rr l-ioinrf mictrAAtAft li It All, cinrare kniu lli.t iiu man tu a( twuiie iit uaii. ' ; LA ' r m C. .-. n !J.1. -,.t:i:-:- rnrsi tseorge e. jracey, rresiaenr y r ' ' I'll ; I 'f 1 mm !ftv.tSr'F BOARD MEMBERS: A. K. Morse, Vice-President Lawrence Clark T. C. Groomes Dr.' D. P. Philips v Andrew Hawver ' the attached coupon is for your convenienco in joining us in our humane work ; ts9 Mrs. Verne Beebe, Secretary-Treasurer . Richard L. Reedy 1 ', Dr. teo J. van Dijk , W. O.' Herring, Humane Officer , ' j - Clip out and mail today 4- Please check one Junior (non-voting) ... .$ 1.00 -Supporting (voting) ....$ 10.00 - Annual (voting) $ 5.00 - Life (voting) $100.00 - Honorary (non-voting) - Check enclosed Please bill me- SOUTHERN OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY P.O. Box 7000 Medford, Oregon , I (we) with to oln the Southern Oregon Humane Society ' In ' order to help the Society In guarding the welfare of our animal population. Name . Street City , Phone..
