.Shlyay Tymoo
Warm Springs, Oregon
November 4, 1988 PAGES
Girls need
i When boyi are especially bright
i and do well in school, they usually
!' gel encouragement to go on to sue
cessful careen. Similarly, when they
! show special promise in non-aca-1
demic skills like athletics or dec
' Ironies, the adults around them
) often wonder if this will lead to an
' adult career.
' In the past this has not been so
true for girls. While this is chang
ing today, many gifted girls who
'are skilled are not receiving the
.'encouragement they need to make
full use of their intellectual talents.
This is a loss to them and their
families and a loss to our whole
country; we could use their talents.
Natural abilities are just as com
mon in girls as in boys. Many par
ents, however, are less likely to
encourage the skill or intellectual
talents of their daughters. The girls
themselves are also less likely than
boys to express and nurture their
own intellectual skills. Girls often
Houseplant care differs during the winter
It's time to winterize houseplant
care practices.
Winter weather alters the indoor
environment. For your houseplant's
sake, adjust how you care for the
plant accordingly.
Houscplants usually aren't too
vigorous during the winter because
The "In" things
Remodeling magazines list the
following features as the "in things"
for today's home buyers:
Kitchen islands instead of
appliance walls.
Counters with curves and
round edges; no squares.
Task lighting rather than sin
gle overhead fixtures.
Clear glass shower doors.
Mirrored bathroom walls.
Earth-tone color schemes.
An iron is
An iron is an essential sewing
tool. In fact, you may use it more in
sewing that you do for pressing
clothes.
Careful pressing as you construct
a garment can do as much for a
professional appearance as good
sewing techniques.
Press unnecessary wrinkles from
your fabric beftfre you cut puUrle
garment. When the fabric has been
folded on the bolt, a crease is some
times visible at the fold. Be sure to
'press this crease before you lay the
November is
' November has been recognized
as National Alzheimer's disease
'' month to help the Amreican public
understand the seriousness of the
disease and its impact on those
afflicted with it and their families.
The families of Alzheimer's dis
ease patients suffer almost as much
as the afflicted family member in
many cases. Coping with changes
caused by Alzheimer's disease in a
loved one often places tremendous
strain on the family.
Family members have said, "It's
very, very hard to watch someone
you love die very, very slowly,"
and 'it's like a funeral that never
ends."
'' The disease causes a gradual
'shift of day-to-day tasks and re
sponsibilities from the patient to
the caregiver. These added respon
sibilities can be overwhelming.
- Social and emotional isolation
overtakes many caregivers. As the
disease progresses, the caregiver
may not be able to leave the patient
alone at home. The patient may
' become easily upset in public, or be
unable to tolerate being around
other people.
One spouse stated, "I have be
come a prisoner in my own home."
Another caregiver said, "To go out
is scary, not knowing what I'll find
when I get back. My last night out
Large fashions need not be dull
Large women no longer have to
feel out of step with the fashion
parade.
Fashionable styles in larger sizes
are now available at many spe
cialty shops, and at special fashion
salons with department stores. Pat
tern companies also are creating
more fashion-oriented designs espe
cially suited to large women.
' Large women can forget the old
'cliches about dressing in the dark
; colors and dowdy fashions. They
'now can develop a positive image
through careful use of styles and
colors that are flattering to both
their size and personality.
Looking one's best is simply a
matter of taste and appropriate
ness for any person large, medium
or small.
Oregon State University offers a
few guidelines for the large person
to use in establishing an approp
riate styles.
Avoid bulky fabric. Ideal fabric
for classic styles are soft tweeds,
wool challis. gabardine, poplins,
stretch wovens and crepes. These
and deserve
hide their abilities, to avoid appear
ing socially different. In sum, many
girls have somehow learned that
competence or intellectual recogni
tion are for boys, not girls.
When girls are placed in special
classes for gifted children, some
researchers have found that the
classes do not help the girls'
achievement test scores very much.
But the girls in these classes develop
much higher carceraspirations. For
example, they are much more likely
to want to become a medical re
searcher or doctor, rather than a
nurse. Children with higher aspira
tions with lofty goals for them
selves are more likely to work
harder and attain success.
Parents play a crucial role in
developing the special talents of
their children, especially in the case
of their daughters. Two general
Eieccs of advice can be offered,
irst, fight against stereotypes and
attitudes that limit women's poten
growing
conditions indoors are
poor.
Houscplants require less water
during the winter. Let the potting
soil dry slightly before watering
with most plants. The soil should
be moist after watering, not satu
rated. Let excess water drain out
the bottom of the pot.
Do not leave dnan water stand
ing in the dish or other container
the planting pot sits in.
Also during winter months, the
fertilizer needs of indoor plants are
less than at other times of the year.
Letting houseplants go without fer
tilizer from late November to early
April is best.
Remove seed pods, wilted flow
ers and leaves from the plants, and
prune back long, straggly stems to
within one-eighth inch of a leaf
an essential tool for sewing
pattern on the fabric. If the crease
cannot be removed, avoid cutting
out a garment on the crease line.
As you sew, the areas of fabric
that need the most pressing atten
tion are those with more than one
fabric thickness seams, facings
and hems. Press seams flat, the way
they were stitched, then press the
seam open or to one side.
While pressing, exert the most
pressure on the line of stitching,
rather than at seam allowance edges,
so the edges of the seam allowance
don't show through to the right
side. This is best done with a press
Alzheimer's disease month
was four years ago."
Friends and family sometimes
stop visiting if they do not under
stand the disease, find it difficult to
see the deterioration in the person,
or can't accept the changes in be
havior and personality caused by
the disease.
Because caring for a person af
flicted with Alzheimer's disease can
be so stressful, it's important that
caregivers not try to "go it alone."
Two major needs of caregivers are
moral support from others and
periodic breaks from caregiving.
A chance to get away allows the
caregiver to rest physically and
emotionally. Such a break is as
important to a caregiver's health as
a proper diet and exercise.
Many careeivers feel it is selfish
What is worsted?
Have you ever wondered what a
carded or combed cotton is, or
what worsted wool might be? These
terms all describe how a fiber yarn
is processed.
Combed cotton yarns come from
from longer fibers that are lined up
parallel to each other by a combing
process before they are twisted
and spun. Combed yarns are
smoother, stronger and more lus
fabrics have enough body to avoid
clinging, yet they are smooth and
drapable.
Know to choose prints and
plaids. Avoid the largest and the
smallest of prints or plaids. Neither
extreme will be appropriate. Select
subtle, simple designs.
Keep your surroundings in mind.
Wear colors that blend with the
background rather than those that
stand out and define your shape.
Avoid extreme color contrasts in
fabric designs; they create a spotty
effect.
Select fabric and accessory colors
that flatter your personal coloring.
Avoid stark colors such as all
white or all-black.
Create an illusion of height Select
fabrics and styles that have a verti
cal emphasis. Aviod constrasting
tops and bottoms, avoid contrasts
at waist. Use flattering contrast
near your face to create an illusion
of height.
Choose styles that donll add
bulk. If you are short and plump,
do not choose fuzzv. fluffy styles
encouragement, help as
tial. For example, point out your oniy course with her; lind out if
disapproval of incompetent "dumb there arc any adult astronomy hob
blond" stereotypes on television byists (amcteur observers) in your
and your admiration of truly com- area who she could learn from,
pctcnt women. You could nurture her in different
Second, find opportunities for ways if she showed interest in draw
your daughter to develop her abili- ing. or insects, or photography or
tics. If she has a special interest, whatever. Your daughter has the
find a program or lesson to develop interest and ability, but they will
that interest. only develop ifyou make the effort
This is a common characteristic to connect her w ith the wider world
of both girls and boys who goon to of stimulation and opportunity,
national recognition in science. Don't wait for your chlid to be
music and sports: Their parents labeled "gifted" by the school psy
rccognicd their interest and talent chologist. Remember that gifted
in a specific area when they were ncsscomesin many varieties. Look
about eight to 12 years of age and for the "small gilts" and unique
managed to find special tutoring or enthusiasm that your child brings,
other opportunities for them. Psychologist Barbara Kerr stu
por example, if your daughter dies girls who went on to successful
has a special interest in astronomy, careers. She wrote about them in
you could subscribe to an astron- her book. "Smart Girls Gifted
omy magainc; buy an inexpensive Women"and offered the following
telescope; drive her to dark hil- advice to parents.
Itons. if necessary for observations; With school girls
take a community college astron-
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dust, and pick any insects that may
be hiding on foliage or stems.
Some plants may need trans
planting to larger pots to maintain
their maximum growth. Most
vigorously growing plants require
repotting every year or two.
To find out if a plant is pot
bound, examine the root system.
Place one hand over the soil sur
face, turn the pot upside down, tap
the rim softly against the edge of a
table to loosen the soil and remove
the old pot. A solid mass of roots
with little or no soil visible means
the plant is potbound.
When repotting, use a new con
tainer about two inches deeper and
wider than the old one. This is usu-,
ally one size larger in clay flower
pots.
ing cloth and the very edge of the
ironing board, or over a seam roll
or rolling pin.
Always press facing seams from
the wrong side so the seam line will
not be seen on the right side of the
gament. Sewing techniques, such
as seam grading and understitch
ing will help, but careful pressing
can complete the professional ap
pearance. . j,,,,,,., , ,,
The hem of a circular or flared
skirt will need careful pressing to
shrink out as much fullness as pos-
sible. Be sure to press along the ,
grainline so the hem is not stretched
of them to want a break from their
daily routine. They should not feel
this way.
Family and friends can be very
important sources of support and
relief for the caregiver. Ifyou know
someone who is caring for a person
who has Alzheimer's disease or
similar disorder, ask "How are you
doing?" and "What can I do to
help?" Too frequently we only ask t
how the patient is doing.
Be willing to sit with the patient
for one or two hours a week or
even a month. This can make a
difference in the life of the care
giver. Although Alzheimer's disease de
stroys one life the life of the af
flicted person, it's important that it
not destroy a second life that of
the caregiver.
trous than carded yarns.
Wool yarns that go through this
combing process are called wors
ted. The yarns are harder to the
touch and stronger. YouH find this
term used to describe material for
men's suits such as twills and gab
ardines. Carded woolen yarns are used to
make softer fabrics such as sweater
knits and light-weight flannels.
that add bulk. Loosely fitted, softly
tailored fashions will provide flat
tering vertical lines. Avoid fabrics
that cling.
Ifyou are large or tall. Choose
loose-fitting styles with simple lines
that outline rather than define the
body. Layered styles are ideal for
tall women.
Keep clothes well defined but
loose-fitting. Uncontrolled fullness
exaggerate size because it creates
a large silhoutte.
Simple trimming and flat lace
around collars and cuffs are appro
priate. Tucks and pleats at the bust
and hips cause the illusion of full
ness and are best avoided.
Strive for a low-keyed tashiona
ble, but simple, look. Play up your
assets by selecting fashions that
lead the eye where you '.ant it.
Wear clothes that create a vertical,
slender feeling.
Most importantly, w ear the styles
most appropriate for your figure
and follow fashion only when it is
right for you.
Dress her for activity, not for
sittine on the sidelines
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movies, etc
Expand her sex-role models.
Point out and challenge the limit
ing stereotype on TV.
With elementary girls
Encourge her to read. Provide
her with math puzzles, challenging
games, a home computer, if possible.
Watch for signs of boredom with
school. Talk with her teacher. She
may need acceleration, or an indi
vidualized program.
With junior high girls
Don't be surprised if she wants
to be like "all the other girls". But
continue to encourage her special
talents and goals.
With high school girls
Insist that she continue to take
math and science courses, which
usually become optional in high
out of shape as you press.
Most man-made fibers require
low heat, so there is a tendency to
use too much caution and under
press. These fabrics shold be tested
before pressing to determine the
amount of heat and steam needed
for a smooth appearance.
A steam iron may not given
enough moisture for most perma
nent., press .fabrics , .and . synthetic
knits, so also use a dampened press
cloth. The press cloth will help pro
tect the surface of the fabric and
prevent shine and flattening that
can develop from too-high heat.
Pressing requires time and pa
tience. It also requires good press
ing equipment. Check the condi
tion of your ironing board. If it is
warped or if the cover and padding
are not smooth, you will have a
more difficult time achieving pro
fessioal results.
Childrens' middle years can be trying
Children aged from six to 1 1 are
living through what are known
as the middle years of childhood.
During these years, a child changes
from being almost a baby to almost
a teenager.
Volumes of material have been
written on how parents can better
understand babies and teenagers.
Unfortunately, much less infor
mation is available on six- to
1 1-year-olds. This may be due to
the lack of upheaval children in the
middle years experience. They make
plenty of racket all right, but their
growth and development seem
more subtle and less demanding.
Physical growth is less spectacular
and accomplishments are more
gradual.
However, the six- to eight-year-'
old makes momentous progress in
graduating from the closely super
vised world of the home or daycare
tenders. Most six- to eight-year-olds
are eager to find out who they
are and what they can do "out
there".
Learning to answer the question
"Who am I?", during the middle
years is an exciting adventure for
both parents and children. Before
children can find answers to this
question, they must experience
many difficult and exhilarating
moments.
Parents, friends, school, media
and the child's personality all play
a part in children's discovery of
themselves as a participant in real
life. There are conflicts, too, with
the need to grow up and a recurring
desire to have the privileges of a
child. They want to grow up so
they can stay up late, wear adult clothes
and be in on adult confidences and
discussions, but they often want to
be coddled like babies.
On the other hand, boys quarrel
and roughhouse, and girls dress up
in their mother's clothes and
makeup in amusing ways that are
seldom tolerated in teenagers.
In the middle years, children
learn to take care of themselves in
many ways. But when interacting
with the six- to eight-year-old.
adults must not be over-optimistic
in their expectations of responsibil
ity and wisdom. Parents should
much as boys do
school, I hese courses arc required
for many college programs.
Help her find good college infor
mation. Make sure the career guid
ance she receives is non-sexist.
l et your daughter know how
How to chop nuts
Use a plastic bag, fill with nuts
and roll lightly with a rolling pin.
Use a few on-olf bursts of power
from an electric blender or food
processor. (Do not ovcrblend or
you'll have nut butter.)
Use a metal chopper or wooden
bowl set.
Spread walnuts on chopping
board. Keep the tip of a French
knile stationary against the board;
Plan holiday purchases
Holiday shopping doesn't have
to be the first step toward a long
winter of overdue department store
bills and cutting corners to make
up for overspending on gifts.
A realistic shopping strategy is
the key to keeping spending in line
with your resources. Ask yourself
these questions:
Who do 1 want to remember
with gifts?
What price range is approp
riate and affordable?
How much, if any. savings can
I use for holiday gifts?
How much of my current in
come can I afford to spend on gifts?
How much, if any. can I afford
to buy on credit?
If these quetions reveal that the
amount of money available is less
than you need to compclte your
gift buying, give the gift list a
second look.
You may be able to find less
costly alternatives to what you
planned to give. You also may
want to discuss budget limits with
family members. If funds are tight
this year, letting everyone know
will prevent disappointments.
Not all gifts have to be pur
chased. Food and crafts are always
appreciated. Gifts of service are
especially thoughtful. Babysitting
Apples are a
Apples are a natural source of
vitamins A, Bl, B2, C. Niacin and
the minerals iron, calcium, phos
phorous, potassium, iodine and
soidum. ! : '
They contain very little sodium
and no cholesterol.
Dietary fiber and pectin (a fiber
component) are found in apples.
Some researchers believe fiber and
pectin aid digestion and may also
help limit the absorption of choles
terol in the body.
The average size apple contains
only 80 calories of food energy.
They are filling due to their high
fiber and water content.
The apple is also a detergent
.realize that children in this age
group cannot behave as if they they
were 10-year-olds. .
Never before has a child had so
much to tell. Later they grow less
communicative as they become
more matter-of-fact or too busy to
share their impressions of friends
and activities.
Each bit of information they
gather from feeling well-dressed,
talking in "share and tell, "or being
smiled at by a friend, becomes part
of their growth picture.
There's special value in their
conversations as they have an
opportunity to sort out informa
tion they are storing in their minds.
They get practice talking about
thoughts, feelings and impressions
from the experiences they are
having.
At the same time, parents find
out how their children view situa
tions and can help them make
sense out of what is happening.
Parentchild sessions of "share and
tell" build confidence and trust
that help families survive times of
difficulty later.
Generally, six-year-olds are active
and self-centered. Sometimes gig
gling and pushing activity goes too
far, because they don't know when
to stop. They can play organized
games but as yet are unable to look
ahead to the results of their choi
ces, such as a move that causes
them to lose in a game of checkers.
You can expect six-year-olds to be
clumsy and dawdling when you
want them to hurry. At the same
time they expect you to meet their
needs at once.
Information on this page provided by the
by the Warm Springs Office
of the Oregon State University
Extension Service
Phone: 553-1161, ext. 238 or 239
proud you arc of her abilities. But
also remember that your love should
flow freely, not just when she has
performed well. Praise her accom
plishments, and love the whole
person.
raise and lower the handle end,
sweeping from side to side in an
arc. until all the nuts are chopped.
Yields:
For an easy way to measure
nuts, use this list of approximate
equivalents: 10-ouncc bag equals
2'i cups. Four-ounce can equals
one cup. One-pound bag. inshcll.
equals 2 cups shelled. One-pound
bag shelled equals four cups nuts.
coupons for young parents or win
dow washing "gift certificates" for
older friends often are welcome
gifts. You may have gifts among
(he things you already own. special
family heirlooms make memorable
gifts.
Gift giving should be a joy for
you as well as the receiver. Plan
ning to make the cost of gifts fit
within the limits of the family budget
makes the holiday more pleasant.
Join 4-H! It can
make life easier
Growing up isn't a easy as eve
ryone thinks it is! Seems like you
always have to try new things
take chances maybe be a failure.
And everyone wants you to be the
best: your parents, friends, teachers.
Want some help? Try 4-H!
You can learn to be the best you
can be and have a great time
doing it! 4-H teaches you self
confidence youH met people, have
new experiences, learn new skills
and ideas and you'll find that no
matter what you try, you really can
be your best!
Call your County Extension
office today get into 4-H!
healthy food
food, cleansing the teeth and exer
cising the gums.
Vitamins
A .90 International units
Bl 03 miligrams
B2 02 milligrams
Niacin 1 milligram
Ascorbic Acid 4 milligrams
Minerals
(Milligrams per 100 grams)
Calcium 7
Phosphorous 10
Iron 3
Sodium 1
Potassium 110
Seven-year-olds have quieted
down considerably as they begin to
sort their information and link it to
their experiences, past and present.
Their increased reasoning ability
causes them to appear serious and
reflective. They may seem moody
or even sad as they tend to think
more and act less. They are more
self-absorbed as they think more
deeply about themselves and others.
In contrast, eight-year-olds turn
more outgoing, social and self
confident. They are critical of them
selves and increasingly conscious
of the ways they are different from
other people. They are curious
about events, eager to participate
and love to talk constantly, includ
ing gossip. You'll find them ex
tremely judgmental about teachers,
friends and you, but on the whole
more polite and conversational with
strangers.
The middle years child, in con
trast to adolescence, is firmly rooted
in the family. Generally, six- to
eight-year-olds defend their family
and what it stands for at all costs.
It's the main base for their security
and who they are, still exerting a
stronger influence than the peer
group.
Although each child's tcmper
ment and rate of growth makes a
difference in the rate at which they
adopt certain behavior styles, most
of them experience the general
characteristics described.
Parents and teachers find these
observations helpful for under
standing and guiding the develop
mental probabilities for this adven
turous period of a child's life.