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Spilyay Tymoo Warm Springs, Oregon December 14, 1990 PAGE 7 4-HYouth Programs can provide a setting for all youth to: Enjoy Explore Investigate and Learn as they grow in Sense-of-Self Self-Confidence Responsibility Decision-Making Skills Communication Skills Leadership Social and Recreation Skills Cooperation Community Concerns 4-H can do this for youth if we keep the focus on personal growth Today's Challenge: How can we do this together? Combination appliances helpful at home Americans love (heir appliances so much that they are constantly striving to fit more into their homes and their budgets. The appliance industry is helping to meet this demand by developing combina tion appliances. Combination appliances have be come very popular. And these appliances will continue to become even more popular in the future. Combination applances are those that combine two or more func tions in one basic unit. They include: Stove units that include sur face burners, grills, rotisseries, clocks and microwave ovens; Floor polishers that wash tile or linoleum and polish wood; Vacuum cleaners with attach-' ments for shampooing upholstery and cleaning walls, polishing silver, spraying paint and sharpening knives; Electric can openers with knife sharpeners, radios or pencil sharp eners; Refrigerators with automatic ice-cube makers and beverage dis pensers; Radios with clocks, alarms and tape cassette players; and Blenders that convert to food processors. The appeal of combination appli ances is that they often save space. They also allow consumers to get more appliances for their money. For instance, purchasing a sknifc sharpener and can opener separ ately would cost around $20. The combination appliance may sell for SIS or less. The expensive part of a combi nation appliance is the motor, which can be used for a variety of func tions. That's why it often costs less to buy a combination appliance than to purchase separate appli ances. The disadvantage, however, is that when one part of a combina tion appliance breaks, the other function of the appliance may lose some or all of its convenience. For instance, if the clock timer breaks on an automatic coffee maker, the coffee maker then will function only manually. No more waking up to the wonderful smell of coffee brewed automatically while you were still asleep. Before purchasing a combina tion applicance, consumers should ask themselves what they will do if one part of the appliance breaks. Will they have to replace the whole unit, will they be happy using just one function of the appliance, or can the defective part be repaired economically? These questions become more important as the appliances move up in price. Combination range- microwave appliance, for instance, can cost S 1,500. If the microwave oven breaks down, will the consu mer be able to get by with the tradi tional range unit, until the whole appliance can be replaced? Combination appliances may be costly or difficult to repair. , Consumers, however, seem to feci that the advantages of their multi-talented new apliances out weigh their problems. Look for more and more combination appli ances to reach the marketplace in the future. Information Provided By: OSU Warm Springs Extension 1134 Palute Street PO Box 430 Warm Springs, OR 97761 (503) 553-32383239 Giving a serger? Are you planning to give some one a serger sewing machine this 900-numbers can prove to be expensive problem The 900 number is a new, possi bly expensive, twist in telemarket ingwhere you may pay for the sales pitch, along with the tele phone call. By dialing a 900 telephone num ber, you can: order products, hear Santa tell a story, vote in an opin ion poll, get financial tips, talk to a willing stranger, and more. To do these things, you pay a flat fee for the entire call or a fee for each min ute you stay on the phone. If you know exactly what you are getting and how much you'll be charged, 900 numbers can be a Loss of memory caused by many different factors Memory loss can occur at any age when life situations are stress ful, individuals are ill or depressed or a person is not attentive to their surroundings. Sociological factors which con tribute to reversible memory decline include:, living alone, grief, lack of attention to one's environment and inactivity. Memory retention can be increased when social activity is increased, a person learns new skills to enhance their memory and or the grief situation is resolved. Quality of health also affects memory retention. Excessive con sumption of alcohol can lead to memory loss. Regular check-ups with a doctor will help the individ ual determine whether memory loss is linked to a medical condition, disease or is a side effect of a medi cation or alcohol. Memory loss is selective certain types of information, such as num bers and directions, can be difficult to remember. It can be difficult to remember information gathered under stressful conditions or when the number of environmental dis tractions is high. By identifying what information or what situa tions make remembering more dif ficult, an individual can take steps to correct his or her loss more rapidly. It's now sweater time! Each person can learn to protect and train their memory skills. Pro tecting current memory capability includes the following: eat well, exercise, minimize medications, limit consumption of alcohol, laugh and smile and use your memory! You need a little time and a healthy desire to learn in order to develop new skills in remembering. Use your memory or lose it! Stop and focus on the task meeting a new person, getting direc tions to a new building. Look carefully at the person you are meeting or at other details such as where you parked your car. Listen intently to names and details being shared. Use visual imagery to link a name or place with a color or object in your environment. Keep a calendar in a centrally located place for important ap pointments and events. Use a small note pad and pencil to record bits of useful information. Organize tasks by setting out items and materials the night before and placing them by the door or in the car. When you want to remember a routine task, such as turning off the coffee pot before work, say it aloud. Use a timer or alarm wrist watch to remind yourself of when to take medication or to leave for an appointment. Put bills, keys and important papers in special places. good way to do business or get . information. But, the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC) is investigating complaints that some consumers have been charged excessively for 900-number services or have not received the services advertised. To avoid 900-number problems, the FTC offers these suggestions: Know precisely what the 900 number will cost before you make the call. Companies should state costs up front as flat rates or if cost is per minute the maximum number of minutes for the call. Unfortunately, even with this infor mation, you still pay to hear sales pitches for bogus products or servi ces. Think twice before calling a 900 number for a "free" tift. You may see television ads of receive post cards or phone calls urging you to call 900 numbers for "free" prizes. Know that you pay for those "free" gifts when you make the 900-number call. Don't confuse 900 numbers with 800 numbers. You pay for the 900 number call. The company pays for the 800-number calls. Talk to your children. Make sure understand they shouldn't call 900-numbers without your permis sion. Check your phone bill carefully any 900-number charges. This is a largely unregulated industry. Any busines can get a 900 number. Make sure any charges on your bill for these services are accurate. holiday season? If so, one of the best ways to shop is to let that per son pick out what he or she wants. There are many good sergers on the market, but some are easier to use than others. And some are bet ter suited to a specfic user's needs. When shopping, future owners should learn what different models can do and compare that to their sewing needs. Ask if features such as the narrow rolled hem require special feet or throat plates and if they cost extra. . Find out about the service the dealer offers. Check on the dealer's classes, clubs, newsletters and other opportunities to help owners learn to use their machines. It is also important that future owners sew on machines they are considering. They should take along pieces of fabric they often use. Try the varous stitches on these fabrics. Note how the stitches look and how easy it is to change from one type of stitch to another. Also, adjust the tensions and thread the machine. Shine, polish glass and more It's time to dig out the wool sweaters now that there's a certain wintery nip in the air. You may also need to brush up on the dos and don'ts of sweater care. Wool sweaters are easy to wash by hand but should not be machine washed bercause washer agitation causes felting shrinkage. Wool shrinkage is permanent, and the various remedies suggested from time to time cannot restore wool garments to their original softness, size and shape. Wood sweater knits shrink be cause the scales of the fibers inter lock as they are agitated or rubbed against each other during wear and laundering. This process cannot be reversed, so the best way to deal with wool shrinkage problems is to avoid them. Tailored wool garments and many other wool items must be dry-cleaned. Most wool sweaters, however, can be laundered by hand. Follow these suggested steps for successful sweater laundering: 1. Before laundering, trace the sweater outline on brown paper (an opened grocery bag works well.) 2. Dissolve a regular detergent in warm water, immerse sweater, allow to stand for three minutes, then drain. Do not rub, stir or agitate. If the sweater is heavily soiled, repeat the process. 3. Rinse with cool water. Gently squeeze out excess water and roll in towel of a similar color. " " 4. To dry the sweater, first lay out the paper outline and cover it with clear plastic (such as an old dry-cleaner bag). Lay the sweater on top of the outline and block, or match, the sweater to the original shape. It may help to pin outside edges to the drying surface to pre vent shrinkage as the sweater dries. Dry in a warm place away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading. Wool sweaters require a long drying time because wool readily absorbs water. Find an out-of-the-way spot, perhaps a carpeted floor or throw rug. Notions departments of some stores sell net frames to place over the bathtub to use in drying sweaters. If the sweater can be blocked correctly, these frames may offer faster drying because air can circulate on both sides. A fabric softener rinse may im prove softness, but too much soft ener can make the sweater feel greasy. Some wools are clearly labeled as washable. These fabrics have a special finish to prevent shrinkage from agitation and are found under the trade names of Superwash, H20 Wool or Wurlan. Don't assume your wool gar ment is washable if it is not labeled that way. If you don't see it on the label, you'll need to take special precautions. Change required for cold weather care of plants To you and yours we wish the best of seasons and new year Warm Springs Extension Staff State government conference set The 4-H "Know Your State Government" Conference will be held April 3-5, 1991 in Salem. Dur ing this conference youth learn first hand about how the state govern ment works. Youth in grades 10 through 12 can become involved in this con ference by contacting the Exten sion office. Summer Week needs counselors Youth who have completed at least one year of college with strong leadership skills and who have an interest in older youth are needed as counselors for Summer Week. Counselors will need to be availa ble for Summer Week June 17-21, 1 991. Contact the OSU Extension office for an application. Deadline is January 6. With fall here and winter ap proaching, it's time to get out the cold season checklist for house plant care. Cold weather alters the indoor environment, so for your house plant's sake, adjust how you care for the plant accordingly. House plants usually aren't too vigorous during the winter because growing conditions indoors are often poor. Houseplants require less water during the winter. Let the potting soil dry slightly bfore watering most plants. After watering, the soil should be moist, not saturated. Let any excess water drain from the bottom of the pot. Do not leave drain water standing in the dish or other container the plant pot sits in. Also during winter months the fertilizer needs of indoor plants are less than in spring and summer months. Let houseplants go with out fertilizer from late November to early April. In addition, remove seed pods, wilted flowers and leaves from the plants and prune back long, straggly stems to within one-eighth inch of a leaf joint. Keep houseplants free of dust and pick off 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 indoor 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 pot. A solid mass of roots with Use care with burning nightlight little or no soil visible means the plant is potbound and needs repott ing. 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. Clean gently Here's a recipe for a gentle cleaner that will clean painted surfaces. Add enough mild detergent or soap jelly to warm water to make light suds. Dust the painted surface thoroughly. Dip a soft cloth in the cleaning solution; wring it out. Wash a small area at a time. Rinse well with a damp cloth then wipe dry with a dry cloth. - To clean windows and mirrors to the max, use one of the following. Add four tablespoons of house hold ammonia to one quart of warm water. Use this cleaner for the removal of heavy, greasy soil found on glass surfaces inside homes. Add one tablespoon kerosene to two quarts of warm water for light greasy soil. Use two tablespoons vinegar to one quart of warm water. Vinegar is a mild acid which may remove the rust or lime deposits left on the outsides of windows. (However, a . .xommercial rust remover contain ing oxalic acid or hydrochloric acid may be needed to remove a stronger accumulation.) Before using any cleaner, dust windows first with a soft cloth or paper towel. Put on the window cleaner with a cloth or sponge. Rub dry and polish with a newspaper or cloth. Be careful not to spill cleaner on the window sash or sill. Recipes offer tasty, tempting variety The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that fires can start when flammable materials touch a nightlight. Since 1980, CPSC has reports of 36 of these incidents, resulting in two deaths and three injuries. It appears that these nightlights were so close to a bed that falling pillows or blankets were able to touch the hot bulb of the nightlight and start a fire. To reduce the chance of fire: Locate nightlight away from beds where the bulb might touch flammable material. Look for nightlights that bear the mark of a recognized testing laboratory. Consider using nightlights that have cooler, mini neon bulbs instead of four or seven watt bulbs. Caramel Maple Pecan Sauce (Canning Recipe) 1 XA cups light corn syrup 2 cups maple syrup !4 cup water 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted Combine corn syrup, maple syr up, water and sugar in a four-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Simmer for five to eight minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in nuts. Immediately fill hot pint or half-pint jars with mixture, leaving 'i-inch headspace. Wipe jar tops and threads clean. Place hot lids on jars and screw bands on firmly. Process in boiling water canner for 10 minutes. Apple Rum Raisin Sauce XA pint (1 cup) canned applesauce XA cup raisins 2 Tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar 2 tsp. cornstarch 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine XA tsp. rum extract Combine applesauce, raisins, brown sugar and cornstarch in a two-quart saucepan. Stir to dis solve cornstarch. Over medium heat, bring to boil and cook just until clear and thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in butter and rum extract. Serve as an accompani ment to pork or ham. Can be stored in refrigerator up to two weeks. Microwave Apple Butter 4 pounds tart apples Va cup water Sugar I tsp. ground cinnamon lA tsp. ground cloves Cut apples into quarters. Do not peel, core or seed. Place apples and water in a four- to five-quart microwave-safe casserole. Cover and microwave on high for 20 to 30 minutes, until apples are sou. Mir every 10 minutes. Put apples and liquid through sieve or food mill. Measure pulp. For every cup of pulp add XA cup of sugar. Add cin namon and cloves. Put mixture back into casserole. Cover and microwave on 50 percent power for 1 to 1 XA hours, stirring every 20 minutes. Mixture should be thick and smooth when spooned onto a cold plate. Immediately fill hot, sterilized half-pint or pint jars with mixture, leaving '5-inch headspace. Wipe jar tops and threads clean. Place hot ids on jars and screw bands on firmly. Process in boiling water canner for five minutes. To prepare conventionally, place apples in a six- to eight-quart saucepan. Cover and simmer on medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until soft. Stir every five minutes. Continue with above directions. Put mixture back into sauce pan. Cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring constantly. Continue with above directions. Huckleberry Bread Pudding This warm, nourishing breakfast, brunch or dessert dish illustrates the heartland cook's enduring talent for turning "just plain" ingredients into something special. 3 cups day-old bread cups (three to four slices) 1 cup frozen huckleberries, thawed and drained 6 eggs I xh cups low-fat milk 13 cup sugar I Tbsp. grated lemon peel 1 XA tsp. vanilla XA tsp. almond extract In greased l'$-quart casserole, toss together bread cubes and huc kleberries. In medium bowl, beat together remaining ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Pour over bread cubes. Bake in preheated 350F. oven until knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Serve hot, warm or chilled. Sweet Potato Salad 4 medium sweet potatoes I cup pineapple chunks, drained I cup pecans, broken XA cup orange juice 1 tsp. vinegar 1 tsp. curry powder 1 tsp grated orange rind !4 to XA tsp. dried tarragon 2 Tbsp. half-and-half cream prepared chutney Cook sweet potatoes until tender but firm. Peel and cut into chunks the size of the pineapple chunks. Gently toss potatoes, pineapple, nuts and orange juice. In a small bowl, combine all remaining ingre dients except chutney. Pour dress ing over potato mixture and gently toss. Chill salad several hours. Talk turkey! The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line is a toll-free hotline available to callers nationwide who have ques tions about cooking their Butter ball holiday turkey. Forty-four specially trained home economists and nutritionists are available with answers to any and all turkey prep aration questions, from how much to buy to creative leftovers sugges tions. A collectors cookbook, new each year, is available for the ask ing to all Butterball Turkey Talk Line callers. You can call the hotline between November 23 to December 21, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. central standard time at 1-800-323-4848. The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line has answered one million inquiries since it opened in 1981. In 1989, staffers at the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line answered more than 260,000 questions from 190,000 callers about how to prepare the holiday feast. Clean it up Here's a simple recipe for general household cleaner. Mix two tablespoons household ammonia, two tablespoons liquid dishwashing detergent, and one quart water. Use for cleaning kit chen cou.itertops and the outsides of ranges and refrigerators.