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Portland Observer
Thur »day. January 2. 1975
Hartzog leads Scouts
LEARNING TH E ALPHA BET IS FUN with the new
"Sesame Street ABC Storybook."
In the 68 page,
hard cover book, each letter is dramatized by 28 highly
illustrated stories and poems that feature the adventures of
the well known "Sesame Street" Muppets.
The book is published by Random House in conjurtion
with the Children's Television Workshop.
Ernest Harlzog. Ph.D.,
Portland, will head the 1975
Scout Capades throughout
the Columbia Pacific Coun
cil. Boy Scouts of America,
it has been announced by
Joseph D. Swindel, Council
Vice President for Special
Projects.
Hartzog. assistant super
in te n d e n t of P o rtla n d
schools for staff develop
ment and community re­
lations. last year was chair
man of the Metro Scout
Capades show which com
bines five metropolitan area
districts.
His new assign
ment makes him responsi
ble for the Metro Scout
Capades as well as similar
programs scheduled in the
eight other districts of the
14-county council, which
extends from the John Day
River to Astoria along the
north and south hanks of
the Columbia.
The annual sprinx Scout
Capadrs incorporate exhibi
lions, special activities, dis
plays, arena events and
hundreds of booths manned
by Scouts. Explorers. Cub
Scouts and adult
vol
unleers in a massive effort
to acquaint the public with
the current Scouting pro­
gram and give Scouts an
opportunity to display skills
and abilities through it.
As a Scout. Hartxog
earned his first class rank
in Troop 52 in York, Penns.
He served as assistant
d is tric t commissioner, a
volunteer post,
in San
Diego before coming to
Portland.
He also is a
member of the council
executive board
Mothers march
D IF F E R E N T FACES FOR D IF F E R E N T FOLKS:
Children can put different faces on their new "Sesame
Street Anything Muppet" hand puppet, which comes
without features and with a kit of different sets of eyes and
hairpieces, a pair of eyeglasses, a nose and a felt bow.
Strips of Velcro adhesive, that come with the kit, make
attaching easy.
Youngsters can be guided by illustrations on the side
panels of the package and by a special chart inside that
tells how to use household materials to create even more
faces.
Final preparations for the
1975 Mothers' March of the
tri county March of Dimes
get underway January 7th
through 10th when district
and area leaders w'll gather
to pick up kits for distri
button to more than 10.000
door todoor marchers.
The annual M others'
March, a major fund raiser
in the March of Dimes
massive effort to prevent
birth defects, is scheduled
the last week in January.
Major distribution point
for packets, which include
educational literature, iden
libration and other ma
tenals. will be the Lloyd
Center Auditorium.
Key
Portland area volunteer
leaders and other campaign
dignitaries will meet there
with Sue Diehl. City of
Portland Chtirman. at 10:00
a.m. Thursday. January 9th.
They'll also meet the 1975
tri-county Poster Child,
Barbara Peterson, born
with an open spine, the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Mark Peterson of Portland;
will honor veteran marching
mothers; and will pick up
kits for distribution to block
volunteers.
The veteran M others'
Marchers who will be recog
nized on January 9th are
those whose service extends
bark a quarter of a century
to the first Mothers' March.
The current drive will mark
the 25th “silver" anniver­
sary of the march, Mrs.
Diehl said.
The Mothers'
March, long since open to
men as well as women, was
a key factor in the fund
raising effort which even
tually found a way to wipe
out polio - the March of
Dimes' first target.
G overnor proclaims health w e e k
Governor Tom McCall has
proclaimed the week of
January 8th to 12th as
Oregon Association for
Health, Physical Education
and Recre.-’ ion (OAPHER)
Days.
In his proclamation, the
Governor said. "The United
States, even with its high
standard of living and per
haps because of it, does not
have the healthiest people
in the world. I urge Ore­
gonians generally to become
more aware of the many
opportunities afforded the
maintenance of good health.
“Even simple calisthenics
may brighten our day as we
find muscle tone returning.
and pulse rates going down.
Jogging is fun. Golf, hand
ball, swimming, hiking,
biking and many other
forms of recreation have
rewards beyond what they
contribute to health."
G. Jeannette A. Masilio-
nis, president of OAPHER
and associate professor of
women's physical education
at Oregon State University,
said by setting aside these
five days in January, “the
Governor has helped create
an atmosphere for ‘Living
for Life' through vigorous
and healthful activities."
Communities around the
state are planning local
programs and activities to
String Art W a ll Hangings
Siring art is a new way to use | over a hanger or on paper tow ­
ordinary string and cord It isn't ; els Note: T o keep long pieces
difficult, and the effect can be
of string from tangling and dye­
spectacular. Use imagination to
ing unevenly, make a skein as
come up with interesting de­
for yarn about 18 inches long
signs or find inspiration for
Insert wooden rods or sticks at
simple outline designs in a col­
ends and rotate up and down in
oring book.
dye solution.
Supplier: String and cord of
Cover board with felt or fab­
various sizes and weights, liquid
ric. Lightly draw design outline
or powder Rit dye, white glue,
onto fabric with a pencil. F o l­
masonite or heavy cardboard,
lowing design outline and w ork­
pastel colored felt or fabric.
ing on one small area at a time,
apply small amounts of glue to
General directions Decide on
fabric and work the string into
a variety o f related and con­
a simple line, circle or zigzag
trasting colors and prepare dye
pattern. Knots or raveled out
solutions fo r coloring lengths of
string can be used for special
string. For «bch color, add 4
effects Press string lightly into
teaspoons liquid dye or V4 tea­
place and allow to set Continue
spoon powder dye to one quart
applying glue and string until
hot tap water Stir short lengths
entire design is filled in To
o f white cord or string in dye
complete wall hanging, make a
solution for 8 to 10 minutes
border with several rows of
(heavy or tightly twisted cord
dyed string and add a picture
and dark colors may require
hanger to the back When dry,
extra tim e) Rinse thoroughly
spray with protective plastic or
in cold water and dry looped , acrylic coating, if desired.
spark the interest of Ore­
gonians in maintaining good
health and physical Fitness
through
regular
medical
check ups and recreation,
according to Dr. Michael
Tichy. health and physical
education professor at Port
land State University and
statewide coordinator of
OAPHER Days.
People in the metro­
politan Portland area are
invited to participate in
three days of free activities
planned by PSU’s Depart­
ment of Health and Physical
Education with the coopera
tion of several health agen
cies. .Most events will be
held at the Health and
Physical Education Build
ing, 950 S.W. Hall Street.
• W ednesday, January
8th. from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m., hypertensive screen
ings will be conducted by
the Oregon Heart Associa
tion.
• Thursday. January 9th,
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m.. the Oregon Lung As
sociation will host an ex
hibit of literature of par
ticular interest to smokers
and those who have quit
smoking.
• Also Thursday,
an
evening of square dancing
for all ages and beginning
through experienced danc
ers will be held from 7:30 to
10:00 p.m. in PSU's Smith
Center Ballroom. Nancy R.
Matschek, director of dance
at PSU, said a special in­
vitation is open to senior
citizens.
• Friday, January 10th,
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
the Oregon Cancer Society
will bring a mobile van to
campus to provide free pap
tests.
Women will be in­
vited to view a free film on
the detection and preven
tion of rancer prior to their
tests.
For further information,
contact Dr. Michael Tichy,
Department of Health and
Physical Education. Port
land State University.
Fire Safety Tips
As wintry weather and
fuel conservation bring fire
places into increasing popu
larity, the Portland Fire
Bureau reminds consumers
that more than 6,001) adults
and children required hoa
pilal emergency room treat
merit last year for injuries
associated with fireplaces
and fireplace equipment.
Children under five years
old sustained 65 percent of
the injuries reported to the
Commission, about 15 per
cent of the injured were
between Five and ten years
old Although most injuries
involved lacerations, five
percent were burns which
frequently are among the
most painful and long last
ing injuries.
The National Fire Protec
tion Association estimates
that there will be 14,000
house fires this year started
by fireplaces. Major causes
of these fires include over
loading the fire, damage to
the fireplace such as ob
structed flues, missing
bricks, ignition of nearby
combustibles, and
flying
sparks.
For the safer enjoyment
of fireplaces, the Fire Pre
vention Division rerom
mends the following safety
precautions:
1. Be sure the fireplace
was constructed for actual
use. not just for decoration.
Inspect it to be sure that it
has adequate protective
linings and snioke ducts and
that the chimney is clear
and in good repair.
2. If installing a factory
made fireplace, insure that
it is not near any com
bustible materials and has
adequate flame and heat
barriers.
3. Open the damper be
fore lighting the fire and
keep it open until the ashes
are cool.
This will avert
the build up of poisonous
gases, especially while the
family is sleeping.
4. Never use gasoline,
charcoal lighter or other
fuel to light or relight a firr
because the vapors ran
explude. Never keep flam
mahle fuels near a fire.
Vapors can tra v e l the
length of a room and ex
plode.
5. Do not use coal or
charcoal in a fireplace be
cause of the danger of
carbon monoxide buildup.
It is not a good idea to burn
trash or wrappings in fire
place fires because poly
styrene foam and other
coaled materials ran gen
erate deadly fumes. Flying
paper embers could also
ignite the roof.
6 Do not treat artificial
logs like real logs Artificial
logs are usually made of
sawdust and wax and have
special burning properties.
Be sure to read the instruc
lions on the logs and follow
them carefully.
Use just
one log at a time and do not
add another log until the
fire is completely
out.
Never add an artificial log
to a natural wood fire that
is already burning Wait at
least two hours before
adding an artificial log to a
natural log fire because it
could cause a flare up.
Do not (Mike srtifiral logs
because the flaming wax
could stick to the (Hiker and
drop onto the floor or car
pet. Poking a log could also
cause a flare up.
7. Home rolled news
paper logs should never be
soaked in flammable fuels of
any kind because of the
severe danger of explosion
Soaking the newspaper in
water either before rolling
tr during rolling removes
he clay content and will
irovide a better burning
og. Then, stark the logs on
end and let them dry for
two weeks in the basement.
When lighting the news
paper logs, use kindling just
as you would for a regular
fire.
6. Do not overload the
fireplace.
I>arge fires can
lead to overheating of wall
or roof materials, particu
larly if the fireplace is
constructed of metal.
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9 Always use a screen
around the fireplace to keep
sparks from flying out and
to protect children and
adults
from accidental
clothing ignition.
10. Warn children about
the danger of fire. Do not
let them play with fire.
11. Keep flammable ma
terials such as carpets,
pillows, furniture or papers
away from the fireplace
area. Be sure the Christ
mas tree is not clone
enough to lie Ignited by a
spark lie especially careful
of accidentally igniting hull
day wrapping papers
12. Make sure that the
fire is out completely before
retiring for the night or
when leaving the house.
For more information,
call the Fire Prevention
Division at 248 4383
Ever see a
hundred dollar bill go
through the floor;
Shakespear
topic
Professor Anthony Wolk,
Portland State University
Shakespearean scholar, will
host a five week film and
discussion series, "Shake
speare On-Film", presented
by the Northwest Film
Study Center in the Mu­
seum's Swann Auditorium.
The series opens January
2nd at 7:00 p.m. with the
performance of Sir I-aur
ence Olivier in “Hamlet"
{England. 1950).
Other
films in the series, sched
uled on consecutive Thurs
day evenings, include:
- January 9th, “Julius
Caesar" 11953), with Marlon
Brando. John Gielgud,
James Mason, Louis Cal
hern. Edmond O 'Brien.
Greer Garson and Deborah
Kerr.
- January 18th. “Henry
V" (England, 1944), directed
by and starring Sir Laur
ence Olivier.
January 23rd, “Romeo
& Juliet” (England. 19541.
with I-aurenre Harvey and
Susan Shentall.
January 30th, “A Mid
summer Night's Dream"
(I935l, with James Cagney.
Joe E. Brown, Olivia De
H avilland
and
Mickey
Rooney.
Series tickets are avail
able from the Study Center
at $20. $15 for members
Single film/lecture tickets
will be available at the door
at $5, $4 for members.
Film only tickets will be
sold at regular admission
prices, $1.75, reduced ad
mission for members, stu
dents and senior citizens.
It happens every
heating season.
Think of it! If your home
is built over an uninsulated
crawl area, you can be losing
as much as 10« per square foot
annually in unnecessary heat
ing costs. That’s $100 spent
each year for wasted heat in
any home with 1,000 sq. ft.
of living space.
The answer to cutting fuel
costs and conserving energy
in winter is the same. It's
insulation. Actually, insulation
ays for itself all year long.
ou not only save on the heat
ing bill in winter, but cut the
cost of cooling in summer as
well. And, because you use less
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energy to do a better heating
and cooling job, you save
critically needed electricity.
If you can save that much
just by insulating underflixirs,
imagine what you can save by
insulating your entire home —
sidewalls and ceilings, too.
If your home is heated
electrically, and you know that
the insulation in your home is
inadequate, t a l l your nearest
PGE office. Just say that you
want to talk to someone about
insulation. We can help you!
Between us we can figure out
where additional insulation
should go, give you an esti­
mate of what it w ill cost, and
tell you how much you should
save a year in heating costs.
One more thing. If yours
is a single family dwelling and
you heat electrically off PGE
lines, Portland General Electric
can help you finance your
insulation project through
the insulation contractor of
your choice.
Your first step is this:
Either write PGE at 621 SW
Alder Street, Portland, Ok
‘>7205, or phone any PGE
office for your free copy of our
brochure, "Insulate Your
Home!’ We'll mail it to you.
Or if you want to talk to
someone about the insulation
situation in your home, call
PGE and we'll make the
necessary arrangements.
Portland
General
Electric
Company
Joe Joseph
571 N. Killing* worth
Life H ealth Group
Estate Planning
M ortgage
2 8 9 -9 6 7 4
Let PGE fielp you solve the case
of the disappear;»:
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