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
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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. * '
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