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SPILYAY TYMOO October 25,1982 Page 9 Container gardening-a new 4-Hproject Container gardening, the n ew est 4-H h o rticu ltu re project, will be introduced to 4- H leaders and members this fall, according to D oris B r a c k e tt, O reg o n S ta te University Extension agent in Warm Springs. Growing plants in containers has long been an option in the 4-H flower and vegetable gardening projects. However, the new project recognizes the fact that many famalies do not have space for a “traditional” garden and the practice of using plants as decorations both indoors and outdoors. The new project materials, as well as suggestions for learning activities -for 4 -H ' gardening clubs were introduced at a regional meeting" in Hillsboro, October 5 to interested adult volunteer leaders. Louise M. Jackson, Warm Springs 4-H leader, was among those who attended. This was one o f two regional trainings for 4-H agents and key leaders who can in turn introduce the new materials to other 4-H leaders in their home counties. “ A lth ou gh the scale is d if fe r e n t, th e s c ie n t if ic principles o f plant growth and propagation are the same whether the plants grow in the tr a d itio n a l gard e or in containers,” emphasizes Bill Boldt, OSU Extension youth specialist. Horticulturists in the schools o f a g ricu ltu re at O S U , Washington State Univeristy and the University of Idaho were involved in developing the new educational materials. The new container gardening projects cover all forms of plants, which ean be grown in containers from tomatoes to ca ctu s to d a ffo d ils . An e x p e r im e n t a l c o n t a in e r gardening option is offered to young people who have experience in horticulture. Boldt ex p ects container gardening to still be a feature of many 4-H flower and vegetable growing projects because it offers activities and chances to study plant life during the winter months when outside work is impossible. In fact, the options available to young people in 4-H h o r ticu ltu re p ro jects are limited only by time and interest of leaders and boys and girls in grades four through twelve, the speicalist points out. Some 4-H famalies are discoverin g that grow ing vegetables at home not only enhances the families meals, but can be an economic benefit, as home grown can help stretch the family’s food budget. Young flower growers have exp a n d ed th eir lea rn in g beyond just growing and showing flowers to include le a r n in g h o w to m ake arrangements and how to use dried plant materials for long- lasting arrangements which they can keep or give to others as gifts. More information about the new co n ta in e r g a rd en in g project as well as other 4-H h o r ticu ltu ra l p ro jects is available from the Warm Springs office of the OSU Extension Service. Life-time skills learned in 4-H 4-H Cooking Club—the first meeting of the year is October 26th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The club will discuss when and how often to meet at the meeting; it will be held in the 4-H Room (Daycare Basement). 4-H Sewing Crafts Club— The first meeting is October 21st from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the 4-H room. The club will meet every other week (the first and third T hursdays o f each month) from 7:00-8:00 p.m. 4-H D og Club—The first through December 16th, then meeting is Monday, November start up again after New Year’s. I, at 7:00 p.m. in the 4-H room. 4-H Outdoor/Ski club-The Please, no dogs at this meeting, first two meetings o f the year but bring at least one parent. have been scheduled for Rockin' 4-H livestock club— November 3rd and November 17th. The first meeting will be meets every second Tuesday of an organizational meeting to the month. The next meeting is begin planning ski trips. A on November9th, from 7:00 to movie, “Learn to ski” will be 8:00 p.m., in the 4-H meeting shown at the second meeting on room. This years club calenders the 17th. Both meetings are at room. This years club calender is printed and available to the 5:00 p.m. in the 4-H room. members. All day energy fair scheduled D o you want to be one of the people in Warm Springs with a lower electric bill this winter? If so, you will want to attend the all-day Energy Fair to be held in the entrance of the New Tribal Administration building on Wednesday, October 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The fair is sponsored by the Tribal Housing and Warm Springs Extension Service departments and will feature handouts, information and displays for the public on using a woodstove and heat pumps correctly, storm windows, and weatherization for all types of hom es. B ooth s, d isp lays, handouts and answers to questions will be provided by the Tribal Housing depart ment, Warm Springs Exten sion Service, Jefferson County S.A.V.E. committee and Dave McGowen, Extension Service energy agent for C entral Oregon. M c C o w e n w o r k s in Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook, Wheeler, Wasco, Sherman and Gilliam counties. He is a director of Central Oregon renewable resources and has erved as a member of the Oregon Solar Advisory Group, chairman o f the Deschutes County Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Energy and a member o f the Sun Day committees in 1978 and 1979. In 1973, McCowen earned a bachelor’s degree in mechani cal engineerng at General Motors Institute. In 1974, he received a Master’s degree in m echanical engineering at Cornwell University. He was a project engineer for the General Motors Engineering staff in Michigan for five years before moving to Oregon. The OSU Extension Service added energy as a program area in 1980. Energy agents work on a t h r e e - p a r t e d u c a t io n program: energy management for small'business, a “Master Conservor” volunteer program to provide sources o f reliable information on energy and a consumer response activity to answer questions. McCowen will present the following programs at the following times during the Energy Fair: 1 0 :0 0 -1 0 :1 5 a .m .— S to r m Windows 12:00-12:15—Woodstoves 3 : 0 0 - 3 : 1 5 p .m . — H o m e Weatherization 4:00-4:15 p .m .— The H eat Pump This is a great opportunity for you for someone in your family to gather information needed to do some simple weatherization to your home and SAVE on heating bills this winter and in the future. Be sure to attend this event! For more information call the Warm Springs E xtension Service office at 553-1161, extension 238. from Pennie Albrandt, Lee Hamilton and Doris Brackett Plan ahead for graduation Beating the cash crunch If you have high school junior or senior in your family, you probably have a high school graduation in your future. High school graduation is a h a p p y . an d m u ch anticipated occasion for most families, but it can turn out to be a tim e o f fin a n c ia l frustration if it catches the family unprepared for the costs involved. It’s wise to plan ahead and be ready for the expenses involved in gradua tion proms. Graduation expenses may include such things as: cap and gown rental, year-book, class ring, photograph, graduation announcements and invita tions, gifts, and long-distance te le p h o n e c a lls . P ro m s expenses may include: tickets, clothing, hair styling, flowers, dinner, after-prom parties, and transportation. During the senior year, there may also be costs involved in preparing for the year ahead, such as non-refundable fees to accompany college application forms, fees for college entrance examinations, and transporta tion and other-expenses to visit college campuses, trade and technical schools. Plan ahead to meet these extra expenses that may occur during the last one or two years to high school. The student may be able to pay for part o f them through earnings from a part-time job or by setting aside a regular amount each week from an allowance. However graduation and other costs are met, the family should plan ahead to avoid a possible last-minute dilemma regarding finances. This will keep the event the happy time it’s meant to be. Family Lifelines— Easing strain o f divorce for preschoolers Probably few people would disagree that children suffer more from a divorce than anyone else involved, a child’s age affects how he or she may react to the parents’ d iv o rcin g and preschoolers have an undeveloped ability to reason,, think, and talk. They only know that their world is upset by their separation from a loved one. Young children see themselves as the center o f the universe. That m akes it difficult for them to undestand they are not the cause for divorce. Children of preschool age have not yet learned emotional control. Their sorrow or feeling o f abandonment is often acted out in babyish behavior or anger and hostiity toward the remaining parent or toward other children and teachers in a day care center. Their behavior is the only way they know how to respond to a bewildering situation. The child knows that dad or mom is gone but may not understand the fact the parent won’t be back. Reasoning cannot help a child of this age, but lots of touching, comforting, and time with a preschooler is essential to help them grow accustomed to their changed world. They desperaely need assurance of p a ren t’s co n tin u in g lo v e because losing love is their g r ea test co n cern in the preschool years. Have a safe Halloween!!
