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Spilyay Tymoo Warm Springs, Oregon December 2, 1988 PAGE 7 4-H philosophy, motto, pledge As 4-H has grown and expanded, symbols have been developed which express the spririt and rich tradtion of 4-H. THE FOUR Hs The four Hs stand for Head, Heart, Hands and Health, repres enting the four-fold training and development that 4-H members receive. "Head, heart and hands" was a familiar phrase with public speakers in the early 1900s. With these three words, educators express the liberalizing of conventional education (the "three Rs to include practical arts (the "three Hs"). The three Hs were adopted by program organizers to reflect the educational theme of 4-H. A fourth H, for health, was added. Together the four Hs symbolize the devlop- Hardwood vs. Q.: IVe heard that it's better to burn hardwood than softwood in a wood stove because hardwood has a higher heat content per unit volume than softwood. How do I tell hard wood from softwood? In the past, I burned madrone. Before I buy next winter's wood supply, can you tell me if madrone is hard or soft? A.: Hardwood refers to decidu ous or broad-leafed trees. Softwood trees are coniferous or needle-bearing. Madrone is a hardwood with high heat value. Most hardwoods are denser than softwoods, giving them a higher heat content per unit vlume. ..; There are exceptions to this rule. Douglas fir is a softwood that is denser than alder, cottonwood, willow and many other hardwood species. Its heat content is higher as well. It's easy to tell a hardwood from a softwood when the tree is alive.. T6u simply look af the Ieaves."But unless you re an experienced woodsman, it's not so easy when you're buying cordwood. So we recommend buying wood by the species as you are doing. The Oregon State Univeritv Extension Runny nose The holiday season is just around the corner and for some, this signals another bout with a runny nose and itchy eyes. Just another holiday cold, Ho w to trea In the winter it's not just the wind and cold air that parch your skin dry indoor heat is as much a culprit, robbing your skin of much needed moisture. For it is the water in the skin that keeps it smooth and flexible. Skin cells need moisture; when they lose too much water, the skin becomes brittle and flakes. Hand creams, moisturizing lo tions and lip balms are good for small areas of dryness. By pro viding a film of oil on the surface of the skin that halts the evapo ration of water, such emol lients soothe or sometimes pre vent dry skin. . If the entire body is dry, try Sneezing is Gotta sneeze? Don't stifle it. Sneezing is the body's natural defense against the presence of an irritant (dust, smoke, pollen, viral particles), in the nose. Obstructing a sneeze prevents the ejection of infectious agents and debris. Besides, if you hold your nose or your breath when Christmas safety detailed The joy of Christmas can be marred by unhappy accidents. To avoid mishaps, consider these safety reminders. Dry Christmas trees are a fire hazard, so be sure your tree is fresh and moist. Artificial trees can lose their resistance to fire after a while. Be sure to check the label to determine how long a tree can be kept safely. Christmas plants are beau tiful, but some are poisonous, especially mistletoe, holly ber ries and poinsettia plants. If you suspect someone has ingested on of these, take him or her to the emergency room immed iately. Use indoor and outdoor lights only where designated on their package labels. Indoor ment of: the Head, to think, plan, and reason; the Heart, to be con cerned with the welfare of others, accept the responsibilities of citi zenship and develop positive atti tudes; the Hands, to be useful, helpful and skillful; and Health, to practice healthful living, enjoy life and use leisure time productively. THE 4-H EMBLEM The national 4-H emblem is a green four-leaf clover with the let ter "H" on each leaf. The design, attributed to 0.11, Benson, an Iowa school superintendent, was adopted as the national emblem in 1911. Congress has twice passed legisla tion since that time protecting the 4-H name and emblem. Similar to a copyright, this protection means that the 4-H name and emblem ruZizedcbuy thdc zatlon 4-h colors Green and white are the 4-H colors. Green is emblematic of springtime, life and youth while white symbolizes high ideals. THE 4-H MOTTO The 4-H motto is "To make the best better." Proposed by Carrie softwood; floor publication EC 1023, "Fuel wood Facts," rates species of wood according to heat content. Q.: While remodeling my home, I upgraded the wall and ceiling insulation and replaced the win dows with insulated glass. That leaves the floor, which currently has no insulation. What's the best way to insulate the floor since it's not accessible from underneath the house and is eight inches above the ground? A.: We can see three options. Any of them will make the floor warmer than it is now, but the expense and time involved may take many years to recover in energy savings. One option involves pulling up the floor, laying a vapor barrier over the ground below, then instal ling fiberglass or mineral wool batt insulation. , Install the insulation with the foil or paper side facing up, and support it from underneath with" bracing, twine or wire mesh. If it's not supported, the insulation will sag away from the facing and fall on the ground. That option assumes that the flooring can be reused. If it can't and eyes maybe caused by right? Actually, the sneezing and sniffling every Christmas may mean that you are allergic to your Christmas tree, according t dry skin using bath oil. Soaking in warm water adds moisture to your skin and the oil helps keep it there. It's not necessary to buy expensive bath oils. According to Dr. Ernst Ep stein, author of Common Skin Disorders, bath soap can in crease dryness by removing both oil and water from the skin. You can minimize this problem by limiting bathing (10 to 15 min utes once a day) and by diluting the soap with water, rather than lathering it directly on yourskin. After a bath or shower, spread on baby or body oil or moistur izer while the body is still slightly damp. beneficial you sneeze, you build up pres sure in the nasal cavity, pushing mucus into the Eustachian tube. And that can lead to ear in fection. So, the next time you feel that familiar tickling, grab a hanky and blow! lights are not waterproof and, if used outside, could short and start a fire. Outdoor lights gener ate too much heat to be used inside. Inspect tree lights for cracked or loose sockets, ex posed wires and frayed, broken or scorched insulation. Don't overload home cir cuits with too many plugs. Keep tinsel and artificial snow away from small children. A child may choke on tinsel and artificial snow rubbed in eyes can cause long-term damage. Hang your stockings with care, preferably a safe distance from the fireplace. Keep lit candles, sharp, shiny ornaments and toys with small parts or sharp corners away from small fingers. Harrison, a botanist with the U.S. Bureau of Plant industry, it was adopted in 1927 when thc4-H pledge was introduced. THE 4H PLEDGE pledge... My HEAD to clearer thinking My HEART to greater loyalty My HANDS to larger service, and My HEALTH to better living For my club, my community, my country and my world. In repeating the pledge, a member raises the right hand to the side of the head when speaking line 1; lowers hand to heart when speak ing line 2; estends hands, palms upward, when speaking line 3 and stands straight when speaking lines Community meeting set for Dec. 5 A community meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 5 beginning at 7 p.m. n i " " geiiwy Meeting is sponsored by the ASCS of Wasco and Jefferson Counties; Range, Agriculture and Irrigation Committee, Range & Ag Office and OSU Extension. Highlight will be discussion of agriculture cost share programs. insulation issues addressed be, then the following option may be a better bet. This involves exca vating a crawl space and insulating the floor from below in the same fashion as described above. The crawl space also would provide access to plumbing under the house, which is more likely to freeze with an insulated floor. A third option would involve building a new floor over the exist ing one. Glue and nail l-by-3 or 2-by-2 wood strips (called sleepers) on the existing floor and place rigi foam board insulation of the same depth in between. Top this with plywood or other flooring material glued and nailed onto the sleepers. Frozen pipes, sweating homes: Q.: I ve had problems with the pipes freezing in my crawl space, even though they are insulated. Is it safe to clojse off the vents to my4 crawl space to prevent it from get- i in ting so cold? A.: You can safely close vents in winter if you protect the crawl space from sources of moisture. Foundation vents allow moisture that may be in crawl spaces to to Dr. Timothy Sullivan, Dallas allergist. Christmas trees that you buy off the lot are often covered with mold spores, wheh cause allergy symptoms in some people. And if you get in the pioneer spirit and decide to hike into the woods and chop down yourown tree, there is the possibility you may choose a mountain cedar Juniper ashei or one of its rela tivesthat could pollinate right in your living room. Mountain cedar pollen is second only to ragweed as the most common cause of pollen induced aller gies in much of the country. If you suspect that you're al lergic to mountain cedar, the trick is to find a female tree. You're safe if you tree has blue Watch what you burn in stove Woodstoves are a great way to heat homes and foster a cozy family relationship. But they are a risky way to dispose of holi day gift wrap and Christmas tees. Christmas trees make poor firewood because they produce wild sparks. By burning gift wrap and trees in the woodstove, you can overheat the stove. This can cause accidents and fires. Get rid of trees and gift wrap another way. If you use man-made logs, put them on a grate and burn onlyoneofthematatime. Don't poke them apart. They contain BEWARE! Always drive safely and de fensively. On weekends, holi days and at night be especially watchful for drinking drivers on the road. To help protect your self, here are some signs to look for: Frequent change In speed Erractlc braking Lane straddling Weaving Driving 10 mph below the legal limit Tallgatlng Inconsistent signaling Slow response Abrupt, Illegal turning Unnecessarily wide turning And remember, wearing lap and shoulder belts in the car doubles your chances of com ing through an accident alive. explained 4 and 5. The pledge was adopted in 1927 during the f irst Naitonal 4-H Club Camp in Washington, D.C, Otis Hall, state 4-H leader in Kansas, was responsible for the original wording, which remained un changed until 1973 when the words "and my world" were added. What do local 4-H members think of their programs? Well, Emmy Lucei says "4-H means learning and getting to do many things. You go on trips and do spe cial things." Denise Miller says, "We can go swimming and the zoo and do fun draisers for trips." Gary Wahpat says that 4-H means "to have fun and go to different places." uuiigiiuube This option is fairly simple and provides an opportunity to level your floor, but it will lower the room height a few inches and the foamboard insulation is expensive. OSU Extension energy agents and specialists will answer energy questions of interest to readers. Send your questions to Energy Answers, OSU, Corvallis, OR 9733 1 . Include your name, address and phone number. The OSU Ex tension Energy program is con ducted in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Energy with funding from Bonneville Power Administration and the U.S De partment of Energy. escape to the outside, Cold winter air in our area doesn't hold much moisture, so there's lit tq ;danger;pf moisture from tjhe air, condensing in the warmer crawl - space, i o prevent moisture migra tion from the ground, lay polyethy lene plastic over the ground. If you hve underfloor insulation, a vapor barrier on the warm side of the underfloor insulation will pre- holiday tree juniper berries. Male trees have a pollen-producing apparatus that turns from green to brown as the pollen matures. During the time of pol len release, the male trees take on a brown hue. For use as a Christmas tree, people are usually attracted to the female mountain cedar, which is often greener than the pollinating male. However, it's possible to cut down a male tree while it is green and have a tree that is primed to pollinate in your house. If your runny nose seems to occur during the holiday sea son, try an artificial tree thiis year. You may have a healthier, if not merrier, Christmas. wax and coloring agents and thus make a dirtier fire that will clog your chimney faster, pos sibly contributing to chimney fires. Colored papers of plastic produce harmful fumes. In addi tion, the metallic components of some gift can damage wrapping paper catalytic wood- stoves. The safe rule is to burn small, hot fires using well-seasoned wood that has been stored and dried for at least six months. Keep combustible material at least three feet away from the stove unless approved heat shields are in place. Combusti ble materials include such things as firewood, furniture, news papers and the paper facing on drywall, as well as your Christ mas tree and used gift wrap. If you heat with wood or enjoy a crackling fire in the fireplace it makes sense to give your chim ney an annual checkup, and to take steps to keep fumes from entering the room along with the cozy glow. Creosote, a black tarlike sub stance, can build up in a chim ney and catch fire there. This can crack the chimney or set fire to the house. If you've just moved in, have the chimney checked and cleaned before you use it. In expert hands, it should be a quick, clean, relatively inexpensive procedure. If you use your fireplace often, have the chimney inspected annually and, if necessary, cleaned. 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 4-H offers help to youth Educational projects Currently, over 50 4-H projects provide opportunities for career exploration from agriculture to fashion merchandising to engin eering. Project stimulate decision making skills and accountability through high standards of individ ual and group performance. The quality of these projects is enhanced by the level of state and national support provided by individual and corporate donors. Specifically, 4 H educational projects provide experiences for young people and their families to grow and benefit by: Enhancing self-esteem; teaching skills and knowledge; enhancing leadership development; develop ing communication skills; provid ing opportunity to do some com munity service; building confidence in decision-making; developing responsibility and cooperation; building social and recreational skills and being family oriented. Enrichment experiences Enrichment experiences are offered on the state and national levels. Annually, over 4,500 Oregon 4-Hers participate in two- to seven day statewide and national educa tional activties. 4-Hers earn the privilege of participating through achievement in specific program 4-H Afterschool When: Tuesdays, after school Where: 4-H Center (below Day Care) Who: Any child six or older Days: December 6 What should a vent moist air inside the house from migrating through the floor to the crawl space. Clieck the crawl,space periodi cally during the winter for signs of moisture. If you close foundation vents over the winter, be sure you remember to open them again in April to prevent structural dry rot. People who live in warmer, wet ter parts of the state would be wise not to close their vents. And on the south coast, for example, insulated water pipes probably will never freeze. Q.: The walls and windows on our mobile home "sweat. "We have electric heat, two fans in the bath room, a kitchen fan and we also keep some windows open for venti lation. The home sits close to the ground and has a skirt with vents and ground cover over part of the ground. What more can we do to stop the sweating? A.: We have two suggestions. 1. Reduce the sources of mois ture. You're off to a good start with Jump car As the weather grows colder, a set of jumper cables becomes standard equipment in the trunk of most cars. Jump-starting the car using booster cables to siphon an electrical current from a working battery to a dead one is part of the winter rou tine, and most people don't think twice before they connect cables Fitness resolve: Routine should meet needs Our holiday wish for you is that you stay healthy and fit throughout 1989 and for years and years to come. For a fitness program that will work for you the rest of your life, it helps to start with an exercise program that suits your current level of fitness. A walk around the block can be the commence ment of a new lifestyle that puts you in control of our health and well-being. Getting started is the most difficult part of accomplishing your New Year's Resolution. But once you've made that first walk around the block, you need to do it again the next day, and the next each day trying to do a little more. If you miss a day or two. don't give up. Resolve to get going again right away. Sticking with it is hard for everyone, but exercise should be as much a part of your rou tine as brushing your teeth. And you know how bad you feel when you forget to brush your teeth! development areas. On the international level. 4 Hers interested in international ex perience have the opportunity to spend from four weeks to eight months overseas in family living situations, studying and participat ing in cultures around the world. Recognition and Incentives The Oregon 4-H program rec ognizes participation of the mem bers and awards excellence. Volunteer leaders Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Oregon 4-H program. Over 7,000 Orcgonians donate over 1.5 million hours of direct service each year, helping youth and supporting community development projects. Training and educational oppor tunities for these volunteer leaders is critical to the success and expan sion of the Oregon 4-H program. Issues facing youth Voluminous statistics substan tiate the fact that our state and nation face a youth crisis. Major problems facing youth today include teen pregnancy, juvenile offenders, substance abuse, suicide, school retention, illiteracy, runaways, child abuse, nutrition education and lack of traditional family support for child care. Baking December 13 December 20 There is a class limit of 8. Pre-register with the Warm Springs OSU Extension office by Monday, December 5. person do? the bathroom and kitchen fans. Remember to use them. The ground cover may need some attention. It should coyer all the exposed soil, not just part. It should be 6-mil black plastic. Tape it up the skirt ing walls 12 inches and weight it down on the edges. Provide venti lation to the space with a minimum of two opposing vents equaling one square foot of free vent area for every 1,500 square feet of floor area. 2. Warm up the window and wall surfaces that have sweating prob lems. This will reduce sweating since condensation occurs when water vapor contacts cold surfaces in the room. Insulating the walls and adding storm windows is bet ter than turning up the thermostat. You'll get the initial cost back in comfort and energy savings over time. An inexpensive way to warm the windows is to use tape-up inte rior storm window kits. They don't cost much but they're effective if installed well. with care to their battery. But each year 25,000 people injure their eyes while jump-starting their cars. The electrical current created when you recharge the battery produces hydrogen gas a highly explosive and easily ig nited substance. Even though the battery may be sealed, gases can escape through its vents. If an explosion occurs, the sul furic acid contained in the bat tery could splash all over you, burning you badly. Improperly jump-starting your car could be disastrous you could injure yourself or damage your car. To jump-start safely, follow these rules from the National Society to Prevent Blindness. 1. Make sure both batteries have the same voltage. Most cars have 12-volt batteries, but consult your owner's manual. 2. Keep flames and cigarettes away from the battery. 3. Connect the cables before starting either car. 4. First connect positive post to positive post, then connect the negative post of the good battery to the engine block of the stalled car, not to its nega tive post. Choose a spot on the engine block as far away from the battery as possible; that way you have less chance of igniting the escaping gas. 5. Don't lean over the engine during jump-starting. 6. For added protection, wear goggles or safety glasses. To get a sticker for your glove compartment illustrating the correct way to jump-start a car, send $.25 and a self-addressed stamped envelope to: The Na tional Society to Prevent Blind ness, 79 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016.