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April 26,1983 Pag# 7 SPILYAY TYMOO 4-Hers learn about study government frpm Pennie Albrandt, Lee Hamilton and Doris Brackett Call Extension office with home economics queries Four Warm Springs 4-H members were among 70 Oregon youth and adult 4-H leaders to attend the “know y o u r sta te g o v e rn m e n t” conference in Salem April 29- 31. Attending from Warm Springs were: Buffy Hurtado, Tammy Sm ith, D orothy Yahtin, and Chesley Yahtin, Jr. Conference delegates had the opportunity to tour the State C a p ito l b u ild in g , v is it legislative committee meetings, talk with State Represeritatives and Senators, visit the Oregon Supreme Court building, meet with State Treasurer, Clay Meyers, and Secretary of State, Norma Paulus, and meet with Governor Atiyeh. The Wednesday evening program at the Oregon 4-H Center near Salem gave 4-Hers a chance to learn skills for effective political action. Groups of six or so 4-Hers came up with some creative solutions to a problem posed by OSU Extension Associate Director, Norm Goetze. They did everything from radio and T.V. spots to talking with 4-H groups to talking with county commissioners to news articles in order to gain support for Extension and 4-H programs in “Truman County” where the budget was cut 60 percent. A fter the W ednesday evening program, Tammy and Dorothy, both 4-H Indian Heritage Society members, shared a little of their 4-H project in the form of some traditional Indian dancers. Other 4-Hers commented on how much they enjoyed the dancing and the chance to learn a little about Indian culture. 4-Hers, as well as adult leaders who participated, also went home knowing more about how Oregon Govern ment works and how to influence lawmakers. “Know Your State Government” is a sen io r level 4-H event sponsored every two years by the OSU Extension Service. Pennie Albrandt, Warm Springs Home Extension Agent, is on temporary sick leave, but the Extension Home Economics Programs will continue. Pennie and Teresa Hogue, Home Economics Agent from Jefferson County office, will be in Wan . Springs office on T hursdays to coordinate programs and answer questions. If you have som e hom e e c o n o m ic s questions, call Sandra at 553- 1161, Ext. 238 and Pennie or Teresa will answer them as soon as possible. In addition to answering your questions. Extension is offering three classes during April and May. (See class schedule below.) All classes will be held in thé Extension/4-H kitchen located downstairs in the Daycare building. In May, a Child’s Indian Doll class and a Beginning crochet class are planned. Classes are limited to the first 10 people sign up! The Crochet class will consist of four meetings and class members will learn to make three projects. Jamie Parker Frank, Karen Gordon, and other volunteers will teach a simple pentagon Christmas stocking during the first two meetings. The third meeting Pat Smith, Virginia Forseth, and others will instruct how to make crocheted dishtowels. Both projects teach basic crocheting skills. At the fourth and last meeting, Charlene White and Marcie LeClair will teach how to make a Wapas basket. To sign up for classes and obtain a materials list for projects, stop by the Warm Springs Extension office, located in the Old Tribal Administration Building, or call 553-1161, Ext. 238. Extension Classes Scheduled Shell Dress Class April 20 and 27, 1983 Child’s Indian Dolls May 5 and 19, 1983 Beginning Crochet Leaders, members recognized 4-H members and their families who attended the 4-H recognition program on April 5 had the chance to give Warm Springs 4-Hers a big round of applause,. enjoy a potluck dessert and visit with other 4-H families. T h e a tte n d a n c e , w as somewhat low and a couple of 4-H leaders .were unable to attend due to illness. But those who were able to be there had a good time. Education branch manager Charles Calica gave a short talk on the importance of education and how young people can. learn life skills through 4-H project clubs. 4-H leader, John Simmons,, gave a report on some of the things the 4-H Indian Heritage Society is doing. 4-H ers received mini- flashlights bearing the 4-M emblem as a reminder of their 4-H experience during the year. Members who were not at the recognition program will get their awards along with a certificate of reconition either at their next scheduled 4-H meeting or in the mail if no more meetings are scheduled. Some leaders chose d u b members and/or parents to receive special awards. An “ O u tstan d ing 4-H Member Award” was given to 4-Hers who accomplished club attendance and project goals, helped others in the club w i t h o u t b e in g a s k e d , demonstrated leadership and were willing to take on new jobs when asked. Recipients include Lois Miller, 4-H Sewing Club; Gayieen Adams, Damion Katchia, Deanie Smith, Ryan Smith, Tammy Smith and Dorothy Yahtin, 4-H Indian Heritage Society; Vanessa Orange, Ramona Mearius and Saphrohia Coochise, 4-H Cooking Club; and Vanessa Orange, 4-H Beadwork Club. Tips to the May 10, 17, 25 and June I wise Dave Frohnmayer, Oregon’s (4) Service or finance charges Attorney General, remarks must be clearly spelled out. that Mark Twain once said, Make sure you know what you “There are two times in a man’s will be required to pay for the life when he should not privilege of paying over a speculate: when he can’t afford period of time. it and when he can.” That is wise advice; That kind of (5) Buy only what you can advice prompted the develop afford. It is easy to sign for ment of inform ation for credit, but it may be difficult to make payments later. If you The “Supportive 4-H Parent Oregon consumers. cannot meet payments, you Award” was givento parents or adult family members who The Following information may lose the merchandise plus helped club leaders with is useful as tips to the wise what you already paid on it. If you find yourself overexten meetings or trips, went beyond buyer: ded , contact a credit counseling normal expectations in being helpful to 4-Hers besides their (1) Never sign anything you service. own and were willing to take on haven’t read and understood. new jo b s when ask ed . Once you sign a contract, you (6) Take time! Two extremely Recipients include Shirley are bound normally to its important factors to consider Tufti, 4-H Cooking Club, terms. You do not automati when making a purchase are Marie Smith, 4-H Sewing cally have a “three-day cooling the price of the item and the Club; Naomi Winishut, Margie off period” in which you can reputation of the firm selling it. Danzuka, Mr. and Mrs. cancel a contract. The cooling- Check around for prices and E v e re tt M ille r, L in to n off period only applies to get competitive bids. Never let W inishut, Mr. and Mrs. certain purchases. Know your a salesman rush you into, Chesley Yahtin, Sr., and Mr. rights before signing a contract. buying or signing a contract. Be skeptical of “now or never” and Mrs. Reggie Winishut, 4-H Indian Heritage Society. The 4- (2) Never sign a retail sales pressure. Reputable H Indian Heritage Society also installment contract that does merchants value you and will awarded a special certificate to not have all the blanks filled in. adjust complaints. If you are the Wevokea Singers for The law requires that you be not sure of the firm ’s support given to their club. given a copy of the retail reputation, check with friends The Rockin’ 4-H Livestock installment contract. Keep it who have dealt', with the firm, Better Business Bureau, local Club and 4-H Horse Club for future reference. Chamber of Commerce, your leaders were not available to provide names of special award (3) Guarantees should be b a n k o r th e C o s u m e r recipients at this time. Two obtained in writing and signed. P ro tectio n and Services clubs, 4-H Sewing Crafts and 4- Oral promises are hard to Section. H Outdoor/ Ski Club chose not prove. to give special awards this year. (7) Do not trade with firms that buyer use bait-and-switch or other unfair or deceptive advertising techniques or which refuse to fairly adjust valid complaints. (8) Consult a lawyer on major or complex transactions such as buying a house,, purchasing recreation land or business franchise. Talk to the lawyer - before you buy, which means before you sign an earnest money agreement or a promise to buy later. (9) Be certain about future delivery. For a wide variety of reasons, firms can and do “go out of business” each year. Consumers who have made “ life tim e ” p u rc h a se s or supplied advance payments for the future delivery of goods or services may have no recourse available for the recovery of that loss. No matter What size of investment or advance payment is involved in a consumer purchase, it is a wise practice to make sure you are reasonably certain the business firm will be able to deliver the future goods or services. (10) Too good to be true! If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Remember, investigate before investing, question before signing and compare before obligating.
