Daylight Saving Time Ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 4th

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1 November 2018 Volume 21, Issue 11 A fun and informative Newsletter for the Residents of the Kilkich Community Daylight Saving Time Ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 4th Daylight Saving Time Ends at 2:00 a.m. 4 KRA Meeting at CIHA Office at 5:30 p.m. 5 Election Day 6 9 Veteran s Day Holiday 11 Veterans Day Holiday Observed 12 Happy Thanksgiving 21 Thanksgiving Holiday Daylight saving time : began on the second (DST) will end on Sunday, There was no federal Sunday in March; DST th ended on the first November 4 at 2:00 a.m. law regarding DST. Sunday in November. Daylight saving time will 1966: The Uniform Time begin in 2019 on Sunday, Act of 1966 established 2007: All of Indiana began th the system of uniform observing DST, only March 10 at 2:00 a.m. DST throughout the U.S. certain areas did before. Fun Facts ~ DST began on the last In the U.S., Hawaii and It is Daylight Saving Sunday in April; DST most of Arizona still do Time (singular), not ended on the last Sunday not follow DST. Neither Daylight Savings in October. States could do the U.S. territories of Time (plural). exempt themselves Puerto Rico, Northern 1784: The from participation. Mariana Islands, Guam, idea of DST : Congress American Samoa, and was first conceived extended DST in order to the Virgin Islands. by Benjamin Franklin. save energy during the Many countries near the : energy crisis. equator do not adjust Britain goes on DST : DST began their clocks for DST. during WWI. on the first Sunday in About 70 countries March 19, 1918: April; DST ended on the around the world The Standard Time Act last Sunday in October. currently observe DST. established time zones August 8, 2005: and daylight saving. Enjoy the extra hour President George W. Daylight saving was of sleep on Sunday! Bush signed the repealed in 1919, Energy Policy Act but continued to be of 2005 into law. recognized in certain Beginning in 2007, DST areas of the U.S. Article excerpted from: When resetting your clocks twice a year, test your smoke alarms, install fresh batteries, and practice your fire evacuation plan with your family. WORKING SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES!

2 Page 2 Sea~Ha Runner KRA November Meeting $$ The Kilkich Residents Association (KRA) will meet on Monday, November 5 th at 5:30 p.m. at the CIHA office. The meeting is usually an hour long and all Kilkich residents are welcome and invited to attend. If you can t attend the meeting but would like to submit a question or a comment, please KRA at: kilkichresidents@gmail.com. Stop by and see what KRA is planning for the holidays and for the upcoming year! Housing payment pick up is available for elders and persons with a disability. Call CIHA to schedule a pick up. Tribal Flag Raising Ceremony on November 16 th Have you seen the new flag pole in front of the CIT Health Center? The flag pole will soon fly the U. S. flag and the Coquille Indian Tribe s flag. Please plan to attend the flag-raising ceremony on Friday, November 16 th at 2:30 p.m. when the U. S. and Tribal flags will be raised. The ceremony will begin with an Honor Guard and conclude with cake. If you have any questions, please contact Nichole Howe at , ext. 1256, or nicholehowe@coquilletribe.org. Playground Restroom Access Cards Available at the CIHA Office Access to the restroom at the Kilkich playground is available with an access card between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. daily. There is a limit of one access card per household. Lost or stolen cards should be reported to CIHA immediately to avoid unauthorized use or access for which the cardholder may be held responsible. If you are interested in obtaining an access card, please contact CIHA at How To Earn The Maximum Holiday Credit The CIHA Board of Commissioners have approved a 2018 December holiday credit to be awarded to each household on Tribal Lands. The credit ranges from $25 to $150 and will appear on your December billing statement. If you are interested in earning the maximum holiday credit in 2019, the criteria are as follows: 1. Pay on time and in full each month. 2. Pass your annual household inspection. 3. Return all paperwork in full and on time. 4. Have no actionable neighborhood complaints. 5. Have no power, water, or garbage shutoff notices. 6. Have no yard notices. Call the CIHA office, , if you have any questions. Contact ORCCA at Oregon Coast Community Action is still accepting LIHEAP applications. If you haven t signed up, stop by ORCCA at 1855 Thomas Avenue in Coos Bay and pick up an application. Save some money on your heating costs this winter!

3 Volume 21, Issue 11 Page 3 The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring their annual Christmas Food Basket Program again this holiday season to help and serve families in need. ANY FAMILY IN NEED MAY SIGN UP. Sign up at the Human Services Building at 1431 Airport Lane in North Bend across from the North Bend Senior Center in the Raptor Room, #251. The dates to sign up are Monday, November 5 th through Wednesday, November 7 th between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. each day. You MUST bring current proof of your address when you sign up for a food basket. You will need to pick up your food box on Saturday, December 15 th at the Airport Hangar on West Airport Way in North Bend. For more information, contact Laura Moore at Oregon Coast Community Action, As in years past, The Salvation Army is helping to put food in the cupboard and toys under the tree for many families in our community this holiday season. The need continues to be great; your donations help! Christmas sign-ups will be held during normal Social Service office hours beginning Monday, November 5 th through Friday, November 9 th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at The Salvation Army s Social Service office located at 1155 Flanagan Avenue in Empire. Toy sign-ups are for children age 12 and under. The regular Social Service office will be closed during the week of Christmas sign-ups. All applicants must provide the following: Valid photo ID Contact Misti at for more information. Proof of address IF different from photo ID Proof of ALL persons residing permanently in the household Income verification for the entire household (if you receive SNAP, a printout from the DHS office will work for income verification) NOTE: If you sign up to receive a Christmas Food Basket (Knights of Columbus) or Christmas Toys with any other organization, you will NOT qualify for Christmas assistance through The Salvation Army office. The Salvation Army Is Serving A FREE Thanksgiving Dinner Stop by the Family Worship Center located at 1155 Flanagan Avenue in Empire on Thanksgiving day, Thursday, November 22 nd, from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and enjoy a FREE Thanksgiving dinner. ALL PEOPLE ARE INVITED! Thanksgiving meals will also be delivered to the homebound in the Coos Bay and North Bend area. If you would like to sign up for a homebound meal, please contact Misti at

4 Coquille Indian Housing Authority 2678 Mexeye Loop Coos Bay, OR Phone: Phone: Fax: The Festival of Trees is an annual Rotary Club fundraising event that benefits local services such as Shots for Tots, Kids HOPE Center, South Coast Family Harbor, and many more. Reserve a tree to decorate by Nov. 20 th. Trees will be on display in The Mill Casino Hotel lobby from Nov. 27 th through Dec. 3 rd. Trees will be auctioned off on Dec. 4 th at 7:00 p.m. in the Salmon Room; FREE admission. Contact Heidi at for more information or to reserve a tree. Eugene Ballet company s The Nutcracker Tickets are on sale now for the Eugene Ballet Company s The Nutcracker. Performances will be held at the Hale s Center for the Performing Arts on the SOCC campus in Coos Bay. There will be two performances: Evening - Friday, November 16 th at 7:30 p.m. Matinee - Saturday, November 17 th at 2:00 p.m. Advance tickets are available for $27 (adult) and $15 (children age 12 and under and college students with ID) online at All tickets for this event are general seating. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $35 (adult) and $20 (children age 12 and under and college students with ID). For more information, log on to: A Benefit Show for the Restoration of the Historic Liberty Theatre located at 2100 Sherman Avenue in North Bend. Enjoy an evening of the timeless and classic doo-wop music of the 50 s. For ticket information, call Holiday Lights at Shore Acres The 32 nd annual light display will be open every night from 4:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. beginning Thursday, November 22 nd through Monday, December 31 st. Over a quarter million lights will illuminate the all-abilities accessible, walk-through light display. Parking fee is $5 per carload or free with certain passes (see website for details): Don t miss the annual Christmas Opry show at Little Theatre on the Bay. Friday, November 30-7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 1-2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 1-7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 2-2:00 p.m. Enjoy a live band, singing, dancing, and comedy. A show you don t want to miss! Call for information.

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