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Spilyay Tymoo January 7, 1983 Page 9 Electric blankets require caution One of the easier ways to cut down on the expenses of heating your home during the winter is to turn down the thermostat at night and either throw more blankets on, or use an electric blanket. Although an electric blanket may look like an ordinary cloth blanket, and certainly it serves much the same w arming purpose, its electric compo nents and wiring mean special care must be taken with its maintenance and use. Follow these safety precau tions when selecting and using electric blankets: — Read the m anufactuer’s instructions thoroughly before using the blanket. —Don’t use the blanket on an infant, helpless person o r anyone insensitive to heat. —Do not tuck in the wired area of the blanket. Overheating can result in the risk of fire between the mattress and the box spring. —Don’t use pins. They may damage the wiring. —Keep the control away from an open window. A cold draft may affect the operation of the thermostat so that a higher temperature than desired may result. —If present, use the snaps crimped into the bottom corners to tuck in the blanket. —Square the corners of the electric blanket neatly as a guide to prevent tucking in any wiring. —Avoid bunching or folding the blanket when in use to prevent overheating. —Turn the blanket off when not in use. —Unless otherwise marked and instructed, do not dry- clean your electric blanket. The solvents used may cause the b l a n k e t ’s i n s u l a t i o n to deteriorate. —Always follow the instruc tio n s fo r th e care and laundering of your electric blanket. —If you observe a problem in the operation of the blanket, discontinué its use immediately and contact the manufacturer or the dealer. —As with any other electric appliance, periodically check its cords and connectors. Use and the aging process can damage any of these parts. Youth exchange representative reports Dave Wilson, International 4-H Youth Exchange (IFYE) representative, will be in Central Oregon February 6th through 12th. During that week, Wilson will report to Jefferson and Deschutes county 4-H and other groups on his recent experience in Jamaica. Wilson, who is from Coos Bay, Oregon, left for a two-day o r i e n t a t i o n s e s s io n in Washington, D.C. in early September. From there he traveled to Jamaica where he spent three months traveling and living with various host families. Wilson returned to the U.S. in early December. In his first newsletter to the people back home, Wilson relates how he arrived in Jamaica at the beginning of the rainy season. “And when it rains here,” he said, “it really rains.” The thunder usually begins around 3:00 p.m., and i t ’s so o n f o llo w e d by cloudbursts that may last one or two hours. On one day, 8 inches of rain fell in one afternoon’s cloudburst.” In contrast, other parts of the island are so dry that cacti grow, Wilson said. The IFYE representative p ro g ra m is an in -d e p th experience for. persons 19-25 years of age, to live from two to five months with families in one of 30 countries. Programs are based on two-way exchanges; states help to host a similar e x c h a n g e fro m a n o th e r c o u n t r y . T h e c o s t to p a rtic ip a n ts is a rran g e d through the State 4-H office. All or part of the cost may be paid by the particip an t, depending on his or her financial status. 4-H offers other foreign and domestic exchange opportuni ties as well. The IFY E Ambassador program is a summer experience for young people ages 15-25. Participants live with host families in other countries, become acquainted with other languages and cultures, learn about youth programs, and explore new projects dimensions. The Labo Exchange program is an opportunity for 4-H members between the ages of 12 and 17 to spend one month in Japan. Domestic exchanges can be arranged any time with 4-H groups in other parts of the U.S. As a host family it is possible to learn about another country without ever leaving home. Most visits are relatively sh o rt—from two to four w e e k s — s in c e e x c h a n g e s usually stay with several different families in different communities during their visits to this country. In the words of Dave Wilson, a 4-H exchange program is “an experience that will change your perspective of the people around you, and of the person inside you.” For more information about 4-H e x c h a n g e p ro g ra m , contact the Warm Springs Extension office. from Pennie Albrandt, Lee Hamilton and Doris Brackett --/ M icrowave purchase demands consideration Microwave ovens aren’t the novelties they once were. Presently over 30 companies m a n u fa c tu r e n e a rly 400 different models. You might think that with all these styles and models from which to choose, the selection would be easy. Selecting a microwave oven is one of the most difficult appliance-buying decisions a consumer can make because there are so many things to consider. First, you .will want to look a t y o u r ow n k itc h e n arrangements to analyze the model that will fit conveniently into the available space. You will also need to carefully study the design options and features o f e a c h iq o d e l u n d e r consideration. If you want to use one of the popular counter- top models in conjunction with your range, plan for work space near the entry side of theoven. Perhaps a pullout breadboard could be used for this purpose. Besides counter space, you will need a d e q u a te clea ra n ce between the counter and upper cabinets to accomodate the size of the microwave you buy. Circulation space around the microwave’s vents must also be allowed for. Some counter top models can be placed into special openings in wall cabinets and others are designed for the upper space in double built-in ovens. You may also want to consider the built-in that fits nicely into the space left by the removal of a range-hood fan system. If your range is ready for trade-in, it may be a good time to investigate some other p o ssib le m icro w av e-ran g e combinations that might give you a v e rsa tile co o k in g appliance. Perhaps the double oven range that houses the microwave in the upper portion would be a good choice. The range top and lower and oven of these models are standard gas or electric. For additional information on microwave ovens, request “Choosing and Using Your Microwave Oven” EC 938, from the W arm Springs Extension office, 553-1161 ext. 238. 4-H sewing club to start Young people in the 4th 4th grade until she became too they wish to make. No matter grade through high school now old to be in 4-H. She has also what 4-Hers choose to sew, have the opportunity to join 4- had experience as a 4-H leader. they will learn basic sewing H sewing in Warm Springs. Pat Smith will help as a co skills including how to choose The first club meeting is leader, particularly helping sewing equipment, basic hand sc h e d u le d fo r M o n d a y , members who wish to make sewing techniques, use and care January 10 at 6:00 p.m. The traditional Indian garments. of a sewing maching, cutting club meetings will be held in the The 4-H sewing club was and pressing skills, how to 4-H meeting room in the originally suggested to be an identify different types of fabric Daycare building basement. “Indian Outfits” club where and much more. Members will decide at the first m em bers w ould sew on For more information about meeting when and how often traditional garment such as a 4-H sewing or other projects, the club will meet. Parents are wing dress or vest. That has contact the Extension Office at encouraged to attend the first been revised to allow members 553-1161, ext. 238, or attend meeting with their children to to choose the type of project the first club meeting. fin d o u t w h a t s u p p lie s members will need for their projects. Sandra Miller has volun teered to lead the club. Sandra was a 4-H sewing club member Drummer’s night—All drummers invited. Boys herself from the time she was in January 10 interested in learning to drum may attend. Conference 1, 6:30 p.m. Community Center —Peewee basketball-For boys and girls ages 7 12. Warm Springs gym. 3:30 to 5 p.m. —Ladies night-Rollerskating for adult women, The 4-H Horse Club will be 7-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Volleyball meeting January 13 a 6:00 p.m. for ladies and high school girls. 8-9 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts room at the Community Center. All January 12 Movie—Where the Red Fern Grows, 6:30 p.m., members are asked to attend. social hall, Community Center Anyone interested in joining January 17 Girl’s gymnastics—ages 6 to 13. Waiver must be the 4-H Horse Club is welcome signed by parents. to attend. January 19 LLittle Miss Warm Springs Contest—6:30 p.m., Community Center FOR WINTER WARMTH— Workers fo r the Central Oregon Discussion at this meeting January 23 Drummer’s Night Council on Aging are weatherizing homes fo r the Warm Springs Community Bingo night—Conference room, senior citizens. Anyone requiring repair work should contact will include summer plans and January 26 activities^ plus the need*>fpr 6:30 p.m., Comjmunity Center sociql services stqjervisoK Gayle Rogers a t5 5 3 -ll$ l, Ext. ' volunteers,^ club leaders. * ' »? . x a f o ™ Spilyay,Tymoo p h o tobyS h ew czyk , Community Center Calendar Horse club to meet
