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SpilyayTymoo Warm Springs, Oregon February 8, 1991 PAGE 7 We talked. ...but did we communicate with each other? "Three Englishmen were riding a (rain, which was approaching its next nop. The Tint man asked, "It (hit Wimblcy?" "No. ill Thurt day," replied the second man, and the third man enthusiastically responded, "I am loo-let's get off and have a drink!" Clear communication Such a miscommunication in real life very often can be humor ous. However, when we are trying to establish or maintain a rela tionship that means something to us, clear communication becomes' terribly important and there is nothing funny about miscommu nication. Non-verbal messages A very simple definition of a completed communication is this: the message sent is the message received. Anything else can lead to a misunderstanding if the message is not further clarified. We seem to have trouble with our communica tions when we rely too heavily upon words. We think that only words communicate messages of importance. The reality of human communication is that we are also "telegraphing" modifiers of the word messages, and revealing o- Think "precycle" before purchase If you're average, vou produce about four pounds of trash a day. About three of those pounds end up in landfills, causing all sorts of problems, including ground water contamination. But if you live in a rural area, a frequently called for solutionre-cycling-may not be a good option for you, according to Tom Wykes, OSU Extension energy agent in Bend. "In remote areas, picking up recyclablcs and transporting them to markets doesn't pay," he said. "The markets aren't there. Instead, consumers need to look at their own habits and reduce the amount of garbage they generate." Wykes believes residents need to reduce the volume of waste through precycling and compost ing or to reduce the toxicity of waste they produce. Wykes suggest three ways to approach the problem of solid waste before turning to recycling: Precycling. Shopping for pro ducts in reusable containers or buying products that use less packaging. Composting yard debris and food wastes. Properly selecting, disposing of and replacing hazardous house hold chemicals. ther messages, particularly atti tudes and feelings, whether or not that is our intent. Modifiers are the non-verbal messages received by posture, movement, gestures, fa cial expressions, voice qualities and even by the way we dress. Self-awareness For anyone interested in im proving communication-whatever the degree of intimacy in the relationship-the place to start is with one's self-awareness. In psy chological terms, one's self can be thought of as composed of think ing, feeling and behavior. There are several questions that might be useful to address to one's self to focus on these definitions of self awareness: How aware am I of my thinking, interpreting and making assump tions? Do I know what emotions I am having at any given time? How often do I gauge what my posture, gestures, facial expres sions and voice are saying? Awareness of others The next focus in improving communication is to increase one's awareness of others. This is the feedback that helps to confirm that the message sent was received as intended. We sometimes become mystified if we do not check our perceptions or if we do not bother to check out the misapprehensions of others as they occur. The ques tions that follow may be useful to ask yourself in order to become aware of how others think, feel and communicate. Do I check out my perceptions of others with them? Do I ask others what they heard me say to see if it matches what I intended to say? Do I tell others what 1 think they said so they can clarify it further? Do I think meanings are found more in words or in people? When someone says something that is "on target" with me, do I acknowledge this without being asked? What do I usuallv focus on in a conversation-a topic or idea, my self, my partner or the relation ship? It is a condition of being human that we are not always understood and that we do not always under stand others, despite our good in tentions. Satisfying communica tion between two people can be achieved only when both accept full responsibility for their own thoughts, feelings and behavior within the relationship. Good rela tionships, at any level of intimacy, are the result of good communica tion between responsible, caring, thoughtful people. Information Provided By: OSU Warm Springs Extension 1134 Palute Street PO Box 430 Warm Springs, OR 97761 (503) 553-32383239 Insurance rates differ Oregon Insurance Consumer Advocacy recently released the November 1990 version of their auto insurance premium compari son. Consumer Advocate Thomas Erwin says the comparison shows how important it is to "shop around" for auto insurance. "Age, marital status, mileage, where you live, and the make and model of your car all affect the cost of auto insurance," he said, adding that companies can differ radically in the amount they charge for insu rance. "In one of the scenarios used in the comparison, six-month premiums range from an extreme of $1,367 in Portland to a low of $194 in Pendleton," he said. The pamphlet compares premi ums for five different driving situa tions in three different Oregon cit ies. Drivers in the survey include a 19-year-old single male, a 26-year old single female with children, a working married couple, a retired couple, and a 24-year-old male with two speeding tickets and a driving-undcr-the-influcnce convic tion on his record. The types of vehicles and mileage also vary. The 18 largest auto insurance companies in Oregon are listed in the comparison, including several companies that specialize in high risk drivers. These companies re present 75 of Oregon's auto insu rance market, Erwin said. To get a free copy of thecompar ison write, "Auto premium com parison," Oregon Insurance Con sumer Advocacy, Department of Insurance Finance, 440 Labor & Industries Building, Salem, OR 97310. Logging training to be elP yur cn'ld understand their growing needs offered in May European loggers and landown ers have logged with farm tractors outfitted with winches for at least 33 years. "As small logs become more prevalent, we also need to seek cheaper ways of extracting these small logs out of the woods," according to Stephen Fitzgerald, OSU Extension Forester. A training session is being planned in the Central Oregon area by Dr. John Garland, OSU Exten sion Timber Harvesting Specialist, for individuals who want to learn how to operate winches on farm tractors. This training is not for the curious it is one week of in- Children, as well as adults, are listening to messages that say "thin is beautiful." However, children who aren't eating because they think they're fat may be harming their long-term health, cautions Resource Camp set for June The former Oregon Range Camp will be held as the Oregon Natural Resources Camp, June 16 2 1 , 1 99 1 at Camp Hancock owned and operated by the Oregon Mu seum of Science and Industry. This camp is located in Wheeler Coun ty. The cost for the five days is $140. Campers need to be ages 14 18 with the camp numbers limited to 25 youth. More informa tion soon. tensive, hands-on training that in cludes cutting techniques for small timber, winching operations and problem solving, and includes a demonstration of the entire cutting and winching process for a larger AnnlianrPQ HniVt group of interested landowners, MfJfJIIcll UUN I loggers, and equipment represent atives. The training is limited to 10 individuals who are willing to commit to one full week of training and can supply their own saw and accessories (fuel, wedges, ax) and safety equipment, which includes at least a hard hat, eye and ear protection, leg protection, boots, and gloves. The training will take place in May 1991. If you are interested in this train ing opportunity and are willing to devote a week in May (rain or shine), please contact Stephen Fitz gerald at 548-6088. adjust well to cold Refrigerators and freezers that have an automatic defrost system may have problems when stored in an unheated garage or back porch. Automatic defrost systems are sensitive to the air temperature surrounding them. At about 38 to 42 degrees, the compressor will not Tun. As a result, freezer food in the compartment will defrost and spoil. To avoid this, relocate the unit to a heated area or empty the freezer compartment anytime the temperature is less than 60 degrees. Margaret Lewis, Oregon State University (OSU) Extension nutri tion specialist. Families need to understand that children, like adults, come in a variety of sizes and shapes and that not everyone can be pencil thin, Lewis stresses. It's important for children to eat the foods they need for healthy bodies and an active lifestyle. Lewis is concerned about the harm children may do to their health when she sees studies indi cating 50 percent of nine year old girls and 80 percent of 10 and 1 1 year old girls are on self-imposed "diets" because they think they're fat. "I'm concerned children are res tricting their intake of calories at a time they are still growing. We need to help kids understand that they are still growing and that chances are good they will grow into their weight," the specialist stresses. That's why she is encouraging parents to get a new publication from the OSU Extension Service called "If My Child is too Fat, What Should I do about It?" It is available for $ 1 .25 per copy plus 25 cents for postage and handling. It also helps parents look at their own concerns about a child's weight, she notes. For instance, many parents fear overweight ba bies will become overweight a dults. In fact, Lewis observes, there is no relationship. However, "pick y eaters" who fight with their par ents about food, do show a greater tendency to be overweight adults. The publication, produced by University of California Coopera tive Extension, is designed to help parents talk about weight concerns with their children and offers sug gestions about how parents can help children eat the foods they need in order to be healthy. Parents can do their part by pro viding plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads and cereals and selecting low fat dairy products and meats, the specialist notes. Foods high in fat and sugar should be less available to all family members, not just overweight chil dren, she adds. Inactivity appears to be more important than overeating in over weight children. It's important for children to be physically active. Parents concerned about their child's weight need to look at the long-term growth pattern, not just at one point in time, Lewis emphas izes. Parents truly concerned about their child's weight should consult their health care provider, who can make a judgment based on the height-weight history of the child. Copies of "If My Child Is too Fat, What Should I do about It?," CA 21455, may be obtained by writing Publication Orders, Agri cultural Communications, OSU, Administrative Services A422,. Corvallis 97331-2119. Children learn money habits from parents Some household chemicals may harm environment Parents are powerful teachers. Children learn from what their parents do as well as from what they say. "As an adult, much of what you know about money, and how to manage it, you learned from your parents. Now your children are learning from you." "Money Sense for Your Chil dren" is a new learn-at-home pro gram offered by the OSU Exten sion Service to help parents teach children money management. Add barley for texture, variety Home-style cooking is back! This collection of favorites from around the country features bar ley, a centuries-old grain with new found popularity. As versatile as it is delicious, barley combines beau tifully with ingredients from coast to coast to produce satisfying dishes that are guaranteed family pleasers. I n addition to its versatility, bar ley is a nutritionally sound food. It is a rich source of important vita mins and minerals and contains more protein than many other grains. Barley is also an excellent On-The-Go Muffins Vi pound ground sausage, browned, drained and crum bled 7 large eggs, scrambled and chopped 13 cup Canola or Safflower oil (Vegetable) 5 large eggs, beaten cup low-fat milk 1 cup all purpose flour Vt cup sugar 1 tbsp baking powder Vj cup Colby cheese, shredded 1 cup Monteray Jack cheese, shredded cup Grape Nuts cereal In a large skillet, scramble seven eggs, chip after cooking and set aside. In a small bowl combine five eggs, milk and vegetable oil; set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. Make a well in the end add egg, oil and milk mixture stirring just until moistened (the batter will be lumpy). Fold in sausage, cheeses, cereal and scrambled eggs. Spoon into greased or paper lined 2'5 inch muffin cups. Bake in preheated 400 degree F. oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan and serve warm with a fruit garnish. Makes 12 Muffins. source of soluble dietary fiber. In fact, studies show that barley is equally as effective as oats in lower ing blood cholesterol. This nutri tious grain also contains insoluble dietary fiber which helps maintain healthy intestinal function. Pearl or hulled barley is readily available throughout the United States and can be found in the rice and noodle aisle of the grocery store. To keep barley at its very best, store it in an airtight con-; tainer in a cool place. Refrigerate or freeze barley for long-term storage. Like rice and other grains, pearl barley requires time for water absorption. Regular pearl barley must be cooked for approximately 50 to 60 minutes. "Quick" pearl barley has been rolled and steam ed. This product takes only 10 to 1 2 minutes to cook. Glazed Pork Chop-Barley Bake In this hearty entree, barley is teamed up with two favorites of the Deep South, pork and crunchy pecans. A spirited fruit glaze adds the perfect final touch. 4 tbls butter or margerlne, divided 1 cup pearl barley Va cup each chopped onion and celery 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup orange juice 1 tsp grated orange peel Vt tsp dried rosemary, crumbled cup coarsely chopped pe cans, toasted 6 loin pork chops, 1-Inch thick Salt and pepper 1 cup orange marmalade 2 tbls sherry wine or orange Juice 1 tbls prepared mustard tsp ground ginger Heat 3 tablespoons butter in heavy saucepan. Add barley, onion, celery and garlic. Saute over medium heat until barley is golden. Add chicken broth, orange juice. orange peel and rosemary. Bring to boil; lower heat and simmer 15 minutes or until barley is partially cooked. Add pecans to barley mix ture and place in large casserole or baking dish. In the meantime, sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Place browned pork chops over barley mixture in baking dish. Combine orange marmalade, sher ry, mustard and ginger. Spread half of marmalade mixture over pork chops. Cover and bake at 350 F. for 45 minutes. Uncover, spread remaining marmalade mix ture over pork chops and continue baking, uncovered, 15 minutes or until chops are tender and glazed. Makes 6 servings. Santa Fe Beans and Barley Reminiscent of the old South west, this robust entree pairs barley with pinto beans, a staple of Spanish-American settlers centu ries ago, and a still popular protein source today. 1 lb. ground beef Vt cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tbls vegetable oil 1 cup pearl barley 2 cans (IS oz. each) pinto beans, drained 1 cup chunky salsa 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chi des, drained 272 cups beef bouillon 1 tbls chill powder 1 tsp salt V tsp ground cumin Vt cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese In large saucepan, saute ground beef, onion and garlic in oil until beef loses its pink color. Add bar ley and remaining ingredients, ex cept cheese. Bring to boil. Turn barley mixture into heavy 3-quart casserole. Cover and bake at 350 F. for one hour, stirring gently after VS hour. Sprinkle with shred ded cheese and bake, uncovered, S minutes longer. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Each of the six lessons include suggestions to help children from preschool through their teens learn about money and how to manage it. Each of the six publications, includes ideas that parents can use to teach children about saving and sharing, where money comes from and how to evaluate advertising. "Because it's designed to be used within the home, each family can go through the series of six topics at their own speed," Actually, the lessons will help the entire family evaluate its money management practices. Each lesson includes an outline of the main ideas to be covered, a listing of key words and back ground information for parents to use when discussing money with their children. Families can obtain "Money Sense for Your Children" through the Jefferson County Extension office at a cost of $2.25. Persons wishing to obtain the series, or who wish additional information, should write or call the Extension office at P.O. Box 430 Warm Springs, Oregon 97761, telephone 553-3238. Publications will be a vailable in mid-January. Which thread? The seam allowances stay pressed flat and open when fusible thread is used on a stitching line about one-half the width of the seam, then pressed. If you are using fusible thread to baste two layers together, use a straight stitch that's slightly longer than usual, 8 to 10 stitches to the inch. For permanent fusing, use an average size zigzag stitch. If you are using a serger, use fusible thread in one of the loopers. First test the techniques you want to use on a sample of fabric. Some fabrics dont fuse very well, such as very smooth, tightly woven fabrics. Textured fabrics give bet ter results. Think carefully about what side of the fabric you want the fusible thread on. For example, if you want to fuse a hem or facing, the fusible thread needs to end up on the wrong side of the fabric. Only press the part of the fabric contain ing the fusible thread when you arc ready to fuse it to the next surface. If you press without thinking, you may end up with a mess. When we think of waste we usually think of solid waste and overflowing landfills. But Ameri can households also produce tre mendous amounts of liquid waste that can contaminate surface and ground water. People tend to forget about how much waste goes down the drain. Pouring household toxic waste down the drain is an almost sure way to cause eventual contamina tion of surface or ground water. When put down the drain these pollutants go to septic systems and wastewater treatment plants which have trouble breaking them down and rendering them less harmful to the environment. Wastewater treatment plants are designed to degrade human and food waste, not toxic chemicals in household products. Worse, some people pour liquid wastes such as motor oil, anti freeze, gasoline, car wash water, paints, and pesticides directly into storm drains or sewers. Storm drains lead directly into the environment: no treatment of any kind occurs. There have been State gov't conference set for April 3-5 The Know Your State Govern ment Conference is scheduled for April 3-5th, I99I, in Salem, Oregon. 4-H members in grades 1 0-1 2 interested in participating in this conference should contact the Extension office for an application form. Applications are due in the Warm Springs Extension office by February 1 8. Chevron USA and Oregon State University Extension Service Department of 4-H and Youth Development are co-sponsors of this event. The conference gives older 4-H members the opportunity to meet state govern ment officials and to learn about state government. The cost for the conference will be $75 per participant; however, the Warm Springs 4-H Leaders w ill assist w ith some of the cost. explosions in storm drains and extensive fish kills related to pollu tion of storm water runoff because of those practices. The evidence is incontrovertible. Household toxins should not be poured down household or storm drains. Nor can they safely be put out with the rest of the trash. Instead: Read labels and avoid as much as possible buying products that contain organic solvents or heavy metals. Products labeled "poison" are the most dangerous; "danger" means the product is highly toxic; and "warning" or "caution" means the product is moderately or slight ly toxic. If you do need to use toxic products, buy only as much as you need, use as directed, and reuse whenever possible, (for example, paint thinner can be filtered and reused.) Unused products should be kept in original, labeled containers and passed on to others who can use them. Any products left after follow ing the above steps should be placed in unbreakable containers and well sealed. And consider some less toxic substitutes for commercial prod ucts. A simple, all-purpose cleaner can be made with I tablespoon ammonia, I tablespoon liquid detergent, and two cups water. To open clogged drains, pour A cup baking soda down the drain, followed by 'A cup white vinegar. Cover the drain and wait five minutes, then pour a kettle of boiling water down the drain. (Don't use this method if you've already tried to open the drain with a commercial product and some of it is still present.) Furniture polish can be made by mixing three parts olive oil with one part vinegar. Ovens can be cleaned by sprin kling water and then salt on spills when they are still warm. When the oven has cooled, scrape away the spill and wash the area clean. But heed this caution: dont ex periment with mixing household chemicals. Some mixtures, such a bleach combined w ith ammonia or acids, are dangerous even deadly. i flrtS fcBiArfSiSifcSVfcSlflS(S!y