January 1 Effective Date
For "Implied Consent" Law
Commissioners
Plan for P a rk
has never elected social security
coverage. Is it too late to do any­
thing about it?
ANSWER: No. The new amend­
ments extend the time within which
St. Helens, Oregon
you may elect coverage by filing a
RIVERVIEW — Jack Green­
Despite the fact that the 1965
The accuracy of chemical breath
waiver certificate with Internal Re­ wood arrived home last Monday
Legislature failed to provide funds to testing in the country has been prov­ December 2, 1965
venue Service until April 15, 1965.
for a 30 day leave. He is with
cover its operation and administra­ ed by over a quarter-of-a-century
The regular meeting of the Co­
QUESTION: Can a divorced wife U. S. S. Oriskany which is dock­
tion, Oregon’s new chemical breath of use. As of July, 1964, there were lumbia County Park Commission
receive benefits on her ex-husband's ed at San Diego. It had just re ­
test “implied consent" law begins 38 states with chemical test laws, was held in the St. Helens City
turned from Viet Nam
social security record?
work at 12:01 a m., January 1, 1966. and 12 of them had the implied con­ Hall Council Chambers at 8:00 p.m.
By Woodrow Moe
The Legislature, while approving the sent provision. Four more state leg­ on December 2, 1965.
ANSWER: It is possible under the
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Stewart and
measure voted no funds for its im­ islatures (including Oregon) added
QUESTION: What is the differ­ new amendments if she is at least four children spent Christmas at
Members present were: June Sim
plementation, and it remained for implied consent in 1965, so that 16 mons, chairm an; Vernon Griffin, ence between Hospital Insurance age 62 (age 60 if survivor), unmar­ the home of his parents, Mr. and
the State Emergency Board to par­ states now require a chemical breath Ray Peterson, Geneva Shadley, W. benefits and supplementary Insur­ ried, was married to the wage earn­ Mrs. Albert Stewart at Beaverton.
tially plug the financial gap in late or blood test. Oregon’s law is more W. Kimble, Frank Patton, road- ance benefits under the Health In­ er 20 years and meets certain sup­
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lara and
October.
port requirements. Visit your social family of Portland spent Christ­
lenient than most in that it requires m aster; Dorothy Waggoner, secre­ surance program?
tary.
The Oregon law requires that any only breath tests.
ANSWER: The Hospital Insur­ security district office for further mas with her brother and family,
driver, licensed or unlicensed, sus­
ance
program will pay for a m a­ details.
The accuracy and validity of the
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hudson. Mrs.
The minutes of the previous
pended or revoked, shall submit to tests has been substantiated time meeting were read and approved. jor share of expenses in the hos­
QUESTION: My dad died 10 years Opal Bechtold went home with her
a chemical test of his breath after and again by medical, legal and ju­
Electrical outlets at Hudson park pital, extended care facilities and ago and had worked about one year daughter after spending a few
he has been arrested for driving dicial authorities. The constitution­ were discussed. Patton suggested home health visits. It will not pay under social security. Mom is 80. Is weeks here.
while under the influence of intoxi­ ality of the law has been upheld by that five more outlets would be any doctor bills. The supplementary it possible she could draw widow’s
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Lloyd enter­
cating liquor, and if requested to do state supreme courts, and the Unit­ sufficient at this time.
Medical Insurance will pay a large benefits now.
tained Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tomlin
so by the arresting officer.
ANSWER: Your mother should file and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Eckland and
ed States Supreme Court every time
Mr. Grifin moved to have Mr. share of doctor bills in addition
If a driver declines to take the it has been challenged.
Patton hire a licensed electrician to home health visits and also a claim for benefits immediately. boys for Christmas dinner. Later,
breath test under the stipulated con­
Last month (November, 1965) the to install the five new outlets. Mr. other medical services such as di­ The recent changes in the law may Mr. and Mrs. Jewell Lloyd of Au­
ditions of the law, his driver’s li­ U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear Peterson second. The motion car­ agnostic tests, surgical dressings, allow benefits to be paid to certain burn, Washington arri v e d t o
and splints and rental of medical workers, their wives, and widows, spend the night with (hem.
cense may be suspended for 90 days. an appeal challenging the consti­ ried.
equipment.
This action is separate and distinct tutionality of the “implied consent”
72 or older even though they had less
Mrs. Shadley and Mr. Peterson
Mrs. J. E. Rose, grandson Jack
from charge of driving while under law. This refusal is indicative of the
than six quarters of coverage.
QUESTION:
How
much
of
my
reported on the 6th annual con­
Greenwood and his fiancee, Miss
the influence of alcohol.
QUESTION:
I
receive
social
secur­
fact that the nation’s courts accept
ference of Oregon County Park a s­ medicines will be paid for by the
Pennie Sweider of St. Johns en­
ity disability benefits. My wife and
Although new in Oregon, chemical chemical test evidence as real, or sociations, which they and Mrs. health insurance plan?
joyed Christmas dinner at the
daughter
were
entitled
until
Febru­
breath testing for intoxication was physical evidence, and not as testi­ Simmons attended on November
ANSWER: Except for drugs and
home of Mr. and Mrs. Derrel Rose
first used in 1938. Thef irst breath­ mony.
medicines administered as part of ary when my daughter became 18. I of Forest Grove. Bud Rose, who
5 in Salem.
understand that my daughter can get
The State Board of Health began
testing apparatus was the Drunko-
Mr. Kimble stated that at the the care in hospitals and extended benefits again as a student under is in the U. of O. hospital was to
meter. The latest, and, widely ac­ conducting training schools for en­
care
facilities,
there
is
no
pro­
undergo further tests Monday and
last meeting of the Columbia Coun­
cepted as the most accurate, is the forcement personnel in December.
visions for payment of drugs or age 22. Does this mean that my wife Tuesday after which they will be
ty
Pomona
Grange
a
motion
was
can get benefits again, also?
Breathalyzer. This machine, the In- It will also test and inspect every
able to determine when he can
made to sell Big Eddy park to the medicines.
ANSWER: No. A wife is eligible
toximeter and the Sobermeter are piece of breath equipment in the
come home.
QUESTION: Has a law been pass­
county
for
$2,500
with
a
provision
only if she is age 62 or has a child
the only ones that have been certi­ state every 60 days.
ed that would let a woman get social
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Lloyd have
under age 18 (or a disabled child) in
Qualified operators, using scientifi­ of a 99 year restriction that it
fied so far by the Oregon State Board
be used only as a park. This park security at 60?
a
new great granddaughter, the
her
care
who
is
receiving
benefits.
cally
accurate
equipment,
and
a
of Health.
has been discussed many times.
ANSWER: A woman would quali­ Benefits cannot be paid a mother daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pat
hearings
and
court
appeal
procedure
The Oregon State Police have al­
written into the law protect the Mrs. Shadley moved that upon re­ fy for a reduced widow’s benefit at whose only child receives benefits Lloyd of Portland. She arrived at
ready ordered 22 Breathalyzers.
the Portland Sanitariam Decem­
rights of the individual while assur­ ceipt of a letter stating these facts 60. However, she would have to be after 18 because he attends school.
A survey made by the Traffic Safe­
QUESTION: I am a retired work­ ber 28, weighing 7 pounds, 9 ounc­
ing the general driving public an in­ from Pomona Grange, the secre­ 62 to qualify on her own work re­
ty and Education Division of the Ore­
creased measure of protection from tary write a letter to the Colum­ cord or as a wife who has no child­ er, age 66. My wife receives a es and as yet has not been named.
gon Department of Motor Vehicles in
the minority who would drive after bia county court urging them to ren under the age of 18 in her care. reduced benefit since she is only She joins a brother and a sister.
January, 1965 showed that over 54 drinking.
consider acquisition of this proper­
QUESTION: Is it true that I can 63. Can we both qualify for health
percent of the Oregon’s police de­
ty to be included in the county now earn $1500 without having any insurance benefits?
ty. However, the disabled worker
partments already have some type
park system. Mr. Kimble second. of my social security benefits with­
ANSWER: Only you can quali­ should check with the social se­
of breath test equipment.
The motion carried.
held?
fy. Your wife must wait until she curity office during the six-month
Thus, most jurisdictions in the
ANSWER: No. This part of the law is 65.
Mrs. B. W. McNeil, a Girl Scout
period.
state are ready to put the new law
leader from McBride school in St. starts in 1966. The $1200 limitation
QUESTION: I am over 65, but
QUESTION: I understand that
to work when it becomes effective
Helens, wrote to the commission continues to apply for 1965.
never worked under social securi­ the limit on earnings has been
New Year’s Eve, while the others
QUESTION: My father is 80 years ty. Am I eligible for Medicare?
requesting permission for her troop
raised from $1200 to $1500 before
will call on cooperating enforcement
ANSWER: Probably. Nearly all any deductions are made from
BIRKENFELD — Mr. and Mrs. to complete a Promise Project, old. He was turned down for social
agencies until they have their own Francis Nordstrom were happy to “A Girl Scout is a Friend to Ani­ security benefits because he had not people 65 or older are eligible foi
benefits. Does this aply to earn­
equipment. Many smaller police de­ have two of their children with m als” , by placing bird feed­ worked long enough to qualify. Will Medicare. There is no work re ­ ings in 1965?
partments now use the equipment of them at Christmas. Ronnie drove ers in county parks and keeping the new law help him?
quirement. Get in touch with your
ANSWER: No, the $1500 limit
State Police, county sheriffs or coun­ up from Anaheim, California and them filled as much as possible.
ANSWER: It may. Since he is nearest social security office for
1966 in most cases. However, if
ty attorney’s offices.
arrived Christmas day. A daugh­ Mr. Peterson moved to perm it this over 76, he needs only three quarters information about enrolling in the may apply. For more information
te r and husband, Mr. and Mrs. project to be fulfilled. Mr. Kimble of coverage to qualify, instead of six. program.
you have a taxable year that is
QUESTION: I am 67 and receive
QUESTION: I am a 60-year-old different from a calendar year, it
Fred Larsen arrived from Salem. second. The motion carried.
There was a discussion regard­ widow’s benefits. Will this qualify widow and my husband was insur­ the Health Insurance program is
Another daughter, Mary Ann and
ing
unsightly junk yards in the me for hospital insurance benefits?
ed under social security. Can I call your nearest social security
her
husband,
were
unable
to
come
4
THURSDAY, DEC. 30, 1965
ANSWER: Yes. You qualify as a chose whichever is the higher be­ office.
county.
to Oregon from Los Angeles be­
Consideration was giving to lock­ beneficiary who is at least 65. It nefit; that is, my own social se­
cause of his work.
QUESTION: I understand that
ing
Camp Wilkerson again for the makes no difference whether you curity or that of a widow?
Guests of Mr. and Mrs. How­
everyone over 65 who wants the
ANSWER: You cannot be entit­ Health insurance benefits will have
ard Jones Christmas eve were Mr. winter due to vandalism in pre­ get payments as a retired worker,
wife, or widow.
led on your own social security to pay $3 a month for it begin­
and Mrs. Robert Mathews, Mr. and vious years.
QUESTION: My daughter was re­ record until you are at least 62. ning July 1, 196. Is this right?
Mr. Griffin moved to contact the
Mrs. George Mathews, Mr. and
Mrs. Louis Jones and son, and Oregon state highway department ceiving a monthly check on her de­ However, you may receive widows
ANSWER: Not exactly. You see,
Grandmother Rogers. Marjorie is regarding placing advance signs ceased father's social security re­ benefits between age 60 and 62.
the Health INsurance program is
QUESTION: Does a disability actually divided into two parts.
home with her parents and sister where possible to advise travelers cord. She married last year but is
Marilyn over the holidays. She at­ of county parks. Mr. Kimble sec­ now going to college. Can she quali­ still have to have lasted for six P art A is the Hospital Insurance
fy as a child?
months before benefits can be program which covers everyone
tends Pacific Business College in ond. The motion carried.
ANSWER: No. In addition to being paid?
Renewal
of
Mr.
Sieberts
logging
Portland at present and is resid­
65 and over without cost. P a rt B
ANSWER: Yes. The 1965 amend­ is the supplementary Medical In­
ing in Beaverton. On Christmas contract was discussed. Mr. P eter­ under age 22 and attending school
day, the above named family m em ­ son was advised by the commis­ full-time, she must also be unmar­ ments did not change this. The surance which is strictly volun­
worker’s first check will be issued tary and will cost $3 a month to
bers, plus Mr. and Mrs. Tom Holce sion to investigate and proceed ried.
QUESTION: I am aminister who for the seventh month of disabili-
and children, Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ with the renewal.
those who decide to take it.
Beaver Falls park was discussed.
fred Holce and children, and Clyde
Johnson had dinner at the home of The meeting was then adjourned.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mathews.
When you take out a mort­
The Mathews son and wife, Mr.
gage on y our hom e, the
Christmas Visitors At
bank, of course, has to make
and Mrs. Bob Mathews and small
sure its investment is insured.
The Bob DuPuis Home
son, also were there.
D on't forget to see that the
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Condit and
BIRKENFELD — Guests Christ­
unm ortgaged part of your
family
of Portland and Mr. and mas day at the home of Mr. and
home . . . the part you’ve al­
Mrs. Fred Bender and children, Mrs. Bob DuPuis were Mrs. Du­
ready paid for . . . is fully
Forest Grove, spent Christmas eve Puis’ brother and wife, Mr. and
p ro tected with in su ran ce,
too!
with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stuve. Mrs. David Provost and four chil­
Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Stuve had dren, Donna, Linda, David, and
Call us for a complete prop­
Christmas dinner with her daugh­ Paul. The Provosts returned to
erty insurance check-up . . .
today.
ter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. their home in Portland Sunday.
Boone Johnston and family. Sun­ The DuPuis' son, Billy, went home
day afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Ray with them for a few days. Cathy
Salmi of Warrenton visited with DuPuis is home over the holidays
the Stuve family.
from Monmouth. Mrs. DuPuis was
The Fred Udey family spent in Portland the first of last week
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with his sister, Mrs. Fred Ross. returned home Sunday.
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Mr. and Mrs. Gus Wanstrom on
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Gary and Lloyd Johnston and
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