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"-yti'HIKH giHp.iiiipjjiijii ji jtn mjmiii' iU" iym ipji jj njiiiupjiiimiiyi pi miii yjp' giM pt m p i---i""r-(r'npf"'pi',gtfii" SPILYAY TV'MOO Warm Springs, Oregon May 3, 1991 PAGE 7 ii Proper diet Ai we move closer lo ihc 2 hi century, the issues surrounding child-rearing are becoming more complex. Phyllis Sicinbcrg, editor of Healthy Kids magazine, offers these ten easy, helpful tips to raising healthy, happy kids. . I. Provide good nutrition. Par ents, teachers and caregivers arc concerned, yet confused about nutrition. Keeping nutrition a fun, consistent and balanced part of a child's life is the key to developing healthy eating habits. 2. Foster a loving, nurturing family. Unconditional love and a iccure environment, balanced with consistent discipline and clcarlv defined limits, allow a child to face the world with a positive, confident outlook. 3. Serve as good rote models. Children must be surrounded bv Question use of gas saving devices f,i Whenever gasoline prices rise, consumers often look lor ways to improve fuel mileage and save gas. S Although there are practical steps ;,you can take to increase gas mile age, the Federal Trade Commis i, sion(FTC) warns you to be wary of ,,.any gas-saving claims for auto ,t motive devices or oil and gas ;,. additives. Even for the few gas saving products that have been found to work, the savings have been small. The FTC warns you to be ex tremely skeptical of the following kinds of advertising claims. "This gas-saving product im- proves fuel ecomony by 20 per- cent." The Environmental Protcc tion Agency (EPA) has evaluated ''or tested more than one hundred ' alleged gas-saving devices and - found only a few that improve mileage and none that do so sig nificantly. In fact, some "gas-saving" products may damage a car's i engine or cause substantial in ! creases in exhaust emissions. "After installing your product on ii ( my car, I got an extra 3-4 miles per Ik gallon." Many ads feature glowing I f testimonials by satisfied custom niers. Yet, few consumers have the v: ability or the equipment to test for precise changes in gas mileage after Carpenter ants leave nests, scare homeowners in spring ' Every spring carpenter ants leave winter nests and forage their way into some homes causing con cern, and occasionally panic, a mong homeowners. Carpenter ants are shiny black insects one-half to three-fourths of 1 an inch long. Sighting a few of ' these wood-boring critters indoors v causes many dwellers to conclude r that the ants are present in force '- and converting the home's wooden structure into sawdust. The sight of a few carpenter ants ' in the home does not mean you ' have an infestation problem." Carpenter ants nest in wood but don't eat wood. Instead they feed on other insects, food crumbs and fruit found on the floors of many kitchens. Usually the carpenter ' ants you see in the home came in from outside. These ants like to nest in old rotten logs and wood piles, but will forage up to 50 yards away from the nest. An old stump, log or wood pile near the house is a likely source of carpenter ants seen in kitchens or other rooms. The ants gain entry through cracks around door and window casings and through small spaces or cracks in foundation. Several insecticides are available to control carpenter ants. Homeowners wanting to investi gate thoroughly for carpenter ants should check the attic and the space beneath the house. Take a flashlight and look for large black ants caught in spider webs. Also look for piles of sawdust made by the ants' boring activity, but don't take that as a sure sign of infesta tion. Remember that a lot of sawdust was created when the house was built. A lot of the sawdust falls into No Sugar Jams, Jellies & Pies Preservatives Warm Springs Community Center National Employee Fitness Day Wednesday, May 15th 8:30 No Sugar Apple Pie 9:00 No Sugar Pear Jam 9:30 No Sugar Strawberry Jelly Be sure to visit our booth Fitness Day. You'll be surprised at how easy and delicious these jams, jellies These foods make great gifts Recipes will be available. Deb and Mollie will be giving bellies throughout the morning. Be sure to sign up! ensures children's healthy growth parents and adults who model ap propriate behaviors. Positive role models arc priceless to children. 4. Encourage regular exercise and a fit lifestyle. Exercise en courages comaraderie, it builds self-esteem and confidence. Make fitness a family, and clussroom, affair? 5. Stress preventative health care. Preventative health care is a top priority for pediatricians and should be for all parents, as well as educators. A positive preventative approach to health care fosters a "well" attitude and lifestyle. 6. Be in touch with a childs's body and mind. AH parents should by "askable parents." Askable par ents listen. They provide reassur ance, support, and are in tune to a child's physical and mental health. 7. Nurture self-esteem. Building installing a gas-saving product. There arc too many variables that affect fuel consumption, such as traffic, road and weather condi tions, as well as the car's condition. One consumer sent a letter to a company praising its "gas-saving" product. At that time the product was installed, the consumer also received a complete engine tune-up--a fact not mentioned in the letter. The increase in gas mileage may well have been the result of the tune-up alone. From the ad, con sumers could not have known that. "This gas-saving device is ap proved by the Federal govern ment." No government agency en dorses gas-saving products for cars. The most that can be claimed in advertising is that the EPA has reached certain conclusions about possible gas-savings by testing the product or by evaluating the manu facturer's own test data. If the seller claims that its product has been evaluated by the EPA, ask to see the test results. Or better yet, get a copy from EPA. There are some practical steps you can take. The most important place to save money is at the gas pump; buy only the octane level gas you need. All gasoline pumps must disclose the octane content of the foundation space and is never cleaned up. The most likely carpenter ant nesting sites in the house structure will be in wet or moist wood. But carpenter ants also will bore into sound wood under certain condi tions. If the numbers of carpenter ants present in the house indicate a serious infestation it may be ad visable to contact a professional exterminator for help. For control of ants coming into the house from outside, there are spray applications available for use on home foundations that act as a barrier to invading carpenter ants. Q -- 1 ryi in r foH &UUIUIII IlKJlUKJ One teaspoon of salt contains about 2,000 mg. of sodium. The National Research Council indi cates that a "safe and adequate" sodium intake per day is about 1,100 to 3,300 mg. for an adult. Estimates place sodium consump tion by adults at 2,300 to 6,900 mg a day. Match the percent of the upper limit (3,300 mgs) of the recommended amount of sodium contributed by the following foods: Percent of upper limit of "safe and adequate" amount ZU",:S 1 dill pickle ..30 Vt cup instant pudding 30 1 oz Cheddar cheese 5 1 reg. fast food cheeseburger 20 1 oz. corn chips 20 1 cup broccoli 15 on National Employee and pies are! for family and friends. away no sugar, jams & self-esteem docs not require per fection, it requires sensitivity, flexi bility and humor. Families need to spend fun time together while en couraging creative play. 8. Provide a safe, protective environment. Accident prevention is essential for young children, "Must-haves" for children include bicycle helmets, car seats, fire pre vention strategies, and the absence of fire arms. 9. Offer a well-rounded educa tion. Parents serve as a child's first teacher and should serve as a motivating educator. However, parents need to avoid the "super baby syndrome" i.e forcing too much, too fast, on children with regard to schooling and education. A child needs to enjoy "just being a kid." 10. Teach children to have a the gas under the FTC's Octane Posting and Certification Rule. Remember, the higher the octane, the higher the price. To determine what octane level you need, check your owner's manual to find out what the auto manufacturer recommends. But keep in mind, individual cars vary. If your engine "pings"or"knocks," you might need a higher octane or a tune-up. You also can: get a tune-up, as recommended in your owners manual. check your tire pressure and, if necessary, add air to your tires. Under inflated tires will cause your car to use more gas. remove any excess weight from your car's trunk. 4-H exchange program Your family can reap some of the benefits of international travel right at home. The Oregon 4 HJapanese Exchange Program provides this opportunity by in viting you to be a host family for its' inbound program. If you offer yourselves as future hosts before your exchange parti cipant arrives from Japan, you will be provided with a biographical sheet and information about the exchangee. In the Oregon Japa nese exchange you will initiate correspondence and actually issue the invitation to visit your home. Orientation material will be pro vided to help you in your prepara tion. Apprehension is very natural to experiences like this yet the most common suggestions we receive from former host families is to tell them to "relax." "Don't make any changes with your lifestyle." "Be yourselves." However, you must also accept the possibility of some shock waves when two totally dif ferent cultures come together. This is just another way in which your family can learn and grow to gether. Your preparation materials are dsigned to help ease such surprises. Both urban and rural families are needed. Families of 4-H mem bers, volunteer leaders and Exten sion staff are especially qualified, but any interested family is en couraged to submit an application. More information about the pro gram is available from your County Extension office and also from the Department of 4-H and Youth Development, Oregon State University, Ballard Extension Hall, 105, Corvallis, OR 97331. Each exchangee will have health and accident insurance. Why not welcome a Japanese visitor in your home? Complete an application and mail it to your County Extension Office or your county coordinator today. Soup, vegetables recipes given Lentil Soup 2 Tbls. oil 4 slices bacon diced cup diced carrot 3A cup diced onion 3A cup diced celery cup all purpose flour 3Vi quarts water 1 cup lentils 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. seasoned salt 2 bay leaves 1 tsp. thyme cup powdered beef base or bouillon pinch of nutmeg pinch of white pepper cup diced potatoes In a large kettle, saute' the bacon, carrots, onions and celery in oil until transparent. Add flour, stir constantly; then slowly add water. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer on low heat for approxi mately 3 hours. Stir frequently. Thin with water if needed. Leftover soup freezes well and is good for a carried lunch. Broccoli with Lemon Broccoli is rich in nutrients-terrific in vitamin A, vitamin C, many minerals, and fiber. global perspective oj their world. Children need to be encouraged to leave a better world behind them. Discussions about recycling, earth preservation and our natural re sources should be frequent. Children are our greatest re source. We need to foster their growth with love, support and guidance. Trainers recieve leadership training Mona Baez, Tina Aguilar, Ray nele Palmer-Martinez, Frank Marsh, Clint Jacks, Julie Lopez, Victoria Saldena, Lynn Haie and Mollie Marsh are newly trained Family Community Leadership trainers from Jefferson County. Family Community Leadership or FCL is a train the trainers program sponsored by Oregon State Uni versity Extension Service. The training is designed to help trainers become involved with public issues. It combines lectures with experiential small group ac tivities. The 75 participants from throughout the state work in small groups to organize a training event to help community groups ex periencing organizational prob lems, such as lack of effective meetings, no volunteer involve ment in schools, or passage of a local tax base. Entering its tenth year, FCL has trained approximately 780 com munity volunteers. These volun teers have in turn trained thou sands of other Oregonians to more effectively address community is sues. FCL trainers also serve as local school board directors, city 4-H'ers...are you interested in making new international friends? learning how other cultures live by actually living with them? living among the traditions of another country? learning more about yourself? being an "ambassador" for Ore gon and the United States? having an enjoyable time? If you answered yes to most of these questions, you'll want to know more about the 4-HJapa-nese Exchange Program. Who can go? 12-18-year-olds who are enrolled in 4-H by January I. 4-H'ers who agree to do some 4-H the answer to questions What's up, when doing's fun? learning by -4-H What stretches young hopes, one by one? -4-H What turns a search-for-know-ledge quest into a challenge met with zest, spurs boys and girls to try their best? -4-H What compliments parental care? -4-H What opens up the world "out there?" -4-H What lets a boy or girl pursue ideas that are fresh and new, and show the club what he can do? -4-H What fills a leader's heart with thrills? -4-H What urges sharing time and skills? -4-H What makes a host of volun teers share knowledge gained through work and years, guide VA lbs broccoli, cut into pieces V tsp salt 2 tbls margarine 2 tbls fresh lemon juice 1 sunkist lemon, cut into wedges Put broccoli into a vegetable steamer basket over boiling water. Sprinkle with salt; cover pan tight ly. Steam 12-15 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender, mean while, melt margarine; add lemon juice. Arrange broccoli in a serving dish; drizzle margarine-lemon mix ture over broccoli and garnish with lemon wedges. 8 servings. Savory Herbed Potatoes 4-5 medium sized potatoes (about VA lbs.) yA cup chopped onion V cup bread crumbs 1 bay leaf 1 cup drained, canned whole peeled tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, minced V tsp thyme In a 2 quart microwave dish layer potatoes, tomatoes, onion and garlic. Sprinkle the top with bread crumbs and thyme. Tuck o nr v "A -v v 1 1 A 'Njy : yjf The following OSU Extension personnel recently received leadership training, (back row, left to right) Lynn Hair, Mona Baez, Frank Marsh and Julie Lopez, (front row, left to right) Raynele Palmer-Martinez, Tina A guilar, Victoria Saldena and Mollie Marsh. and county budget committee members, city mayors and council men as well as county commis sioners. beneficial to serious preparation, such as lan guage training. 4-H'ers who are mature and who are ready to explore, to learn and to try new things. What is the 4-HJapanese Exchange Program? It is a two-way host family, cul tural exchange coordinated oy the LABO, LEX, and UTREK Japanese Organizations and in the United States the Oregon Cooperative Extension Service of Oregon State University. 4-H'ers are placed with host families, go to camp and spend several days in Tokyo. The stay is approximately four weeks-beginning about July 20. youths as they explore careers? -4-H What puts a thrill in do and tell? -4-H What recognizes things done well? -4-H What fosters living wholeheart edly for self, club and commu nity, builds responsibility ma turity? -4-H Howard E. Frlsbee Support our 4 Our tradition, as we've already said, is success. But we have a vision, to extend that success. We're broadening the types of programs we offer to kids. We're finding new ways of getting those programs to them; of getting them interested, and keeping them in volved. We're involving more corpora tions, foundations, associations, and just plain people who want to join us. Everyone has a stake in the future of our kids. We'll all sit bay leaf into middle of mixture. Microwave on high power 10-12 minutes, turning one quarter turn three times. Makes 4 servings. Southwestern Stir-Fry 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut in quarters lengthwise and then cut V" thick 2 Tbls. water 2 tsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 clove garlic, minced V4 tsp. seasoned salt 1 Tbls. cooking oil 1 green pepper, seeded and cut into strips 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 12 cherry tomatoes, halved Combine water, cornstarch, cumin, garlic, and salt in a medium bowl; add pork slices and stir to coat. Heat oil over medium-high heat in heavy skillet. Add pork mixture and stir-fry about 3-4 minutes. Add remaining ingre dients, cover pan and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Serve hot with green chili salsa. Serves 4. Calories per serving 227. Preparation time-20 minutes. Information Provided By: OSU Warm Springs Extension 1134 Palute Street PO Box 430 Warm Springs, OR 97761 (503) 553-32383239 For more information regarding local FCL opportunities, call Mol lie Marsh at Warm Springs Exten sion Office, 553-3238. all involved Cost All expenses must be paid by each delegate. The amount is dependent upon the values of the dollar and the Japanese yen. The amount estimated is between $ 1 500 and $ 1900, and provides an orientation session; Japanese English dictionary; word list; booklet on Japan; insurance; round-trip air-fare from Portland to Tokyo, Japan; travel and other costs in Japan, camp, two or three days in Tokyo; as well as other informational materials. We do make a difference! There really is a difference! 4-H has something special to offer when it comes to youth develop ment programs. We're different from what you think we are and we're getting stronger every year. Did you know that kids who participate in 4-H... get better grades than kids who aren't in youth groups. learn life skills that help them become more productive adults. tend to take on more leadership roles as kids and as adults. That's the big difference we make! - H programs down together at the same table--with our kids-and talk to them about what they need and how we can get it to them. That's what we're about in the future. We value human diversity-we place no constraints on geography, culture, race, religion, physical mental challenges, socioeconomic background or sex. We have the potential-together--to help any kid develop into a productive, con tributing adult. How can we ignore that opportunity? We're changing what we do to meet the needs of kids. But we're not changing what we do for kids. 4-H and youth development pro grams are successful; we're ex panding that partnership to reach more kids more effectively. Youth development programs in the future will have no boundaries: the world will be our classroom, and our teaching methods will be whatever works best for a given group of kids. We're adapting to meet kids' interests. We're invent ing the 4-H and the youth develop ment programs of the future. Land-grant universities, 1890 in stitutions and Extension Service, USDA are working together to find out how to best teach kids, what they need to know, and how to find the time, money and people to help. Businesses are concerned about a competent work force for the future. They're involved in helping plan programs, in pro viding their human and financial resources and reaching out to kids at their level to prepare them for exciting new careers. THINK 4-H!