Spilyay 1moo Use more time and effort when exploring ut.;u nm urvk.ni.hrtme nlans It takes work to eel work. The more effort and lime you put into exploring the Job market, the more likely you'll get I Job. Check newspaper ads for "help wanted" or place a "work wanted ad. It'i Important to know when the newspaper comes out. Check out classified ads daily and be near a telephone if you placed an ad. When there is a job, action tohirc can happen quickly. There will be a livestock session held in Antelope at the Antelope School beginning 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 27, 1992. RSVP Wednesday, January 22, 1992. The Agenda is simple: 10:30 a.m. Quality Assurance: saving product, meats and markets. Dr. Don Hansen; Noon Hosted Lunch; 1:00 p.m. Water Rights Adjudication. Dwight French State Water Resource Depart ment; 1:45 p.m. Wetlands Definition. For RSVP call Vicki Ashley at 395-2529 or the Wasco Co. Extension Take action to deal with people " . . .Wnnmhlcmt. r r Pennlc. whn are seriously dc prcsseanccd medical help. Thcycan't 'just snap out of if or "just stop being depressed if they really wanted to." Feelings of hopelessness and low energy, which are symptoms of de pression, often keep people from seeking help. The most important thing you can do is to encourage and possibly assist the person to get a medical evaluation. The first impor tant step is to rule out a treatable medical problem and medication side effects as causes of the depression. You may sec signs of depression, yet the person firmly denies it, be comes angry or resists help. There are no easy answers for dealing with a resistant person; however, it may be easier if you talk about specific physical change you have noticed, such as weight loss or gain, fatigue or 4-H a learning program Adult volunteer leaders are the moincMv r tht 4.H nmimim Each IHHiiuiuj v w 1 f'0' year nearly 9,000 adults volunteer their time and talents to help Oregon 4-H members. In addition, nearly 1300 teens are volunteer club lead ers. Leaders learn along with 4-H members as Extension agents and specialists keep them informed about new information. Not only do lead ers learn more about the subject they are teaching, but they learn about teaching techniques and working with people. For this reason 4-H is often referred to as an adult education program as well as a youth education program. Although most volunteers lead clubs, there are other leadership roles Keep gift houseplants healthy UAiipanlqnto mob vrt1fnt hr.1i. day gifts, especially if both giver ana receiver neiu uie main siay uaiuir. Plants differ in their needs for light, water and fertilizer When giving a houseplant as a Christmas gift, make sure that the plant is in a pot that can drain away excess water. Also, the plant should be in a soil mixture that supplies adequate air and water to plant roots, and that anchors the plant firmly. You may need to do some repotting to make sure the soil mix ture is correct Water a houseplant only when the surface of the potting soil feels dry. When watering, apply enough that sKJfne runs out the bottom of the pot, which you can then discard. Irrigat ing from the bottom is effective, but every third watering should be from the top to flush excess fertilizer salts out of the soil. Place the plant in direct or indirect lighting according to its individual growing requirements. If these are unknown, plant shops and bookstores have excellent houseplant books that can help. Fertilizer is necessary only when the plant is actively growing. Many indoor plants will grow vigorously for awhile, then go into a resting period when their fertilizer require ments are very low. Houseplants seldom die of starva tion. More plants are killed by too much fertilizer rather than too little. Houseplants generally prefer a higher humidity than most homes sunnlv. Help vour plant adjust to conditions in your home by misting Determine gardens fertilizer needs A poor yield trom last summer s home garden may mean your soil doesn't make the grade where nutri tion is concerned. The best way to find out is with a soil test. A soil test is laboratory chemical analysis of the soil, say Ray McNeilan, Oregon State University (OSU) Extension home gardening agent. It determines soil nutrient content, including levels of calcium, magnesium, potassium and phos phorus. Soil acidity or alkalinity (pH) and percent of organic matter in the soils also are measured. Test results help determine the garden's fertilizer and lime needs. Knowing what nutrients already are available in the soil prevents appli cation of unneeded fertilizer. A yearly test of garden soil isn't Some newspapers and magazines carry ads for Jobs, work -at-home or distributors opportunities that sound too good to be true. Usually they arc. Unfortunately, people most in need of money often end up losing time and cash when they respond to ad vertisements such as these: Earn $400 $600 per month, in your own home, choose your own hours; Get a $1 545 a week Job in Alaska, Even if totally unskilled! The physical aspectsof depression are often more acceptable than the mental aspect. If the person ac knowledges being depressed, try explaining that depression is a medical condition, often caused by an illness, mcdication.s or bio chemical changes in body.and that it is treatable. It's particularly important to communicate caring. Don't make the person feci that he or she is to blame lor being ill. Avoid moralizing and giving pep talks. Telling depressed people to "cheer up," pull yourself together," or similar comments will only make them feci worse. Pep talks tell people their feelings are wrong or not important. Is there a person who has listening leverage and influence with the per son? If so, enlist the help of this for adults and youth in Oregon 4-H. some volunteers may serve as community coordinators. assisting Extension agents in re cruiting and organizing 4-H work in a particular geographic area. Others serve as resource leaders, sharing their skills with club leaders, while still others share their talents as ac tivity leaders for camps and special programs or committee members in volved in program planning with professional staff. The Extension professional staff provide training and support for vol unteers and are responsible for pro- gram direction and the educational aspects of programming. Volunteers are the key to program delivery as they transmit information and share their skills in direct contact with youth. tViA frvliorTA tvarivUrall v nrhv cp.ftiflff the pot on a tray ot peDDies ana Butbecarefulnottoletthe bottom of the pot touch the water. Also, keep the leaves clean by bathing or spraying them with lukewarm water. If the plant is too large to mo ve, wipe each leaf clean with a soft, damp cloth. n , il In nlrsl'irsti o onWronfl nlont DV UdlUIUI III ZCICUUliy a ra(uruM, If von nlan to eive a landscape plant as a holiday gift, be careful in your selection. The gift's recipient will appreciate it. First, make sure the plant fits into the landscape design scheme of the individual for who it is intended, says Ray McNeilan, Oregon State University (OSU) Extension home gardening agent. If it isn't suitable or won't make the landscape more at tractive, the receiver risks youranger by not planting it, or must live for years with a shrub or tree that is lrntatingly out ot place. lUUIlglJ UUIU1 Jiutv. Another important consideration, .!np.riallv if the plant is eoine to another part of the United S tates,is to be sure the plant will survive in the climate where it will be planted. Nursery salespeople can tell you if a plant is suited to various regions of the United States. Other considerations include the eventual size and shape of the plant and whether it needs to be planted in the sun or shade. Treat the landscape plant with care. Protect it trom extreme com wnen transporting it from the nurs necessary, dui iesung sun ucwg gu dened for the first time is helpful. A soil test may also help where there are vegetable growth problems that may be related to soil fertility. If you need further assistance concerning your gardening needs contact the OSU Extension office for more information Warm Springs, Oregon While some work-at-home plans are legitimate, many arc not The most common deceptive promotion is for envelope stuffing at home. Promoters usually ask for a small fee to tell you how locam money stuffing envelopes at home. They may also suggest you run the same type ad and have people send you money. You may receive a list of companies on the list to get their business. Some companies request a sizable in vestment and then send you assem bly or craft kits with promises to buy the product because the work was -inferior or did not meet "quality standards." Franchise or distributor promoters who promise unrealistic profits and nerd vnur decision immediately, should raise a red flag for you to slow down. A legitimate promoter would encourage you to visit other distribu who are seriously depressed and need help person. A good friend may be able to from the past can help stimulate dis- pconlc feel a measure ol fsucc person. A good friend may be able to get the person to seen a mcoicw evaluation when you or a family member cannot. While severe depression requires medical attention, mild forms may not require professional treatment. Actions you take can often help lift mild depression. Structure activity. Mild depression tends to respond to structure and physical activity. If you can get dc pressed people involved in doing tnings, incy generally utm w tvnr Fxprcise produces chemical and psychological changes that can enhance a person's mood and give a feeling of accomplishment. Reminisce about positive past ex periences. This can increase a sense of accomplishment and self-worth. Ask direction about the past Old photos, scrapbook, and other objects OSU Extension implements drug testing Recently, the 4-H Leader Asso ciation discussed the Tribal drug testing policy. There was concurrence that this was important to the safety and well-being of the community youth O.S.U. Extension works with. Therefore the Association has de cided to implement drug testing for all new 4-H volunteers beginning January 1, 1992. Tests are to be taken through the Employment Assistance Program (E.A.P.) office in Warm Springs on Tuesdays or by making an appoint ment on another day. Inform the E.A.P. office that you are a4-H leader so they can send the paperwork to the O.S.U. Extension office. The E.A.P. office is located next door to the Extension office in the back of the building. If you had recently taken a drug test, please call the O.S.U. office with that information. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call the Extension office at 553-3238. ery . Ana keep tne plant in an ouiaoor area protectca irom wina unui i is given. Then, it should be planted as soon as the climate allows. Freezing weather, for instance, means a delay until the ground thaws, Help children to Most of what vour child learns about money is learned from you, the parent As children watch parents spend and save, they develop atti tudes about money. J nrapriate financial attitudes and hab- To help your cnnaren learn ap- To let go means to love To "let go" does not mean to stop caring, it means that I can't do it for someone else. To "let go" is not to cut myself off, it is the realization that I can't control another. , To "let go" is not to enable, but to allow learning from natural consequences. To "let go" is to admit powerlessness, which means the outcome is not in my hands. To "let go" is not to try to change or blame another, it is to make the most of myself. To "let go" is not to care for, but to care about. To "let go" is not to fix, but to be supportive. To "let go" is not to judge, but to allow another to be a human being. To "let go" is not to be in the middle arranging all tne outcomes but to allow others to effect their own desti nies, i. .. To "let go" is not to be protective, it is to permit another to face reality. To "let go" is not to deny, but to accept. To "let go" is not to nag, scold, or argue, but instead to search out my own shortcomings and to correct them. To "let go" is notto adjust everything to my desires but to take each day as it comes, and to cherish myself in it. To "let go" is not to criticize and regulate anybody but to try to become what I dream I can be. To "let go" is not to regret the past, but to grow and to live for the future. To "let go" is to fear less and to love more. Thanks to Liz Blann for sharing job market tors. Be cautious where a Job offers a loo-good-to-be-true salary.claims no experience or skills needed and ex pects a fee for Job placement. What tasks will I be required to perform? Will 1 be paid on salary or com mission? Who will pay me? When do I get my first paycheck? What costs do I need to pay for? Get the name, address, and tclc- Ehonc number and call the promoter ack at his or her office. Go one step further. Check with the Better Business Bureau in the area where the employer is located. Talk with the postmaster because the U.S. Postal Service investigates fraudulent mail practices. Information obtained from the University of Wisconsin Extension. from the past can help stimulate dis cussion. Avoid reinforcing negative thought patterns. Ask the person for evidence for an against negative thoughts. Often the person will be surprised that there is little basis in reality for the negative self-evaluations. Provide socializing experiences. Friends can be eood medicine, espe cially those willing to listen to the person's feelings and who arc upbeat j"v Find an activity or task the person can do well. Depressed people tend to feel like failures. It's important for them to experience success, to do something well. Try to find activities that reinforce pleasant events and build a sense of self-worth and ad equacy. Setting small, attainable goals with immediate results can help Think 4-HI Avoiding the credit card trap Ttw tax HeHur.iinn for credit card interest is gone. Yet fewer credit card holders are paying their balances in full. About 61 percent of us carried revolving balances in 1988 and 65 percent did in 1989. If you're making just the easy-to-scrape-up minimum payment listed on your monthly statement, your pockctbook is taking a hard hit over the long haul. .. . On a credit card with an 1 8 percent annual interest rate - equal to a 1.5 percent monthly periodic rate - ap proximately half of each payment over $10 is interest and half goes Winter brings Winter storms often brinalfield mice into residential areas in search of food, especially in areas with snow cover. Rabbits and mountain beavers can also be a problem in rural areas. In cities or towns, field mice can become esiapusnca in areas wiw thirlc stands of grass or weeds, such become established in areas with as vacant lots or parks. The rodents may severely damage trees ana snruos by feeding on their upper roots and lower trunk. "If not controlled, they can girdle the plants and kill them," says Ray McNeilan, Oregon State University develop attitudes about money . . .. 1. wtnt affnrii an oltnwanrp. for tl its, give them an opportunity to make SOme OI uieir own uiuiicy utnaiuiio. One way to do this is to give children an allowance, explains Alice Mills Morrow, OSU Extension family economics specialist. Often parents feel that they can- Create a comfort zone at home How can I keep the house warm during an extra-cold snap? Thai's an often-asked question this timcof year. For an answer we turn to Dave Brook, Oregon State University Extension energy agent, who learned how to keep warm durina sub-zero tem peratures when he lived in Alaska. Brook suggests you create a people feel a measure of success. Give the person control. Encour age as much control and decision making as the person can handle, but don't overwhelm them with deci sions. Taking away control unnec essarily tends to reinforce a depressed person's feelings of inadequacy. Provide choices, but don't push or intrude more than necessary. Remember, you may need to ac cept that no matter how much you might want to, you cannot replace the losses or undo the changes in the older person's life that contribute to the person's depression are complex and professional help may be needed. If you are interested in more about depression in later life, contact your county OSU Extension Office and ask for the publication, Depression in Later Life, PNW 347.The publi cation may also be ordered for $ 1 .50 plus DU cents ior snipping anu nan dling from Publications Orders, Ag- ricultural Communications, OSU Corvallis, OR 97331-21 19. toward the principal. Assuming you made no other charges, a aouu pur chase paid off at one minimum pay ment at a time, would cost almost $800 by the time you paid it off 75 months later (carrying the debt over 6 years). You fall deeper into debt when you keep paying the minimum bal- purchases with your creaitcara. Aaa $200 in charges every month to the original $500 purchase while making only a 3 percent minimum monthly payment and you'll reach a $2,500 credit limit in a year. Pay that down by the minimum payment method and you send the bank more than $2,750 of interest over 16 12 years. in field mice (OSU) Extension home gardening agent. Recently planted truit trees are quite vulnerable to invasions of field mice. A fine mesh hardware collar wrapped around the base of trees and shrubs will protect against mice, McNeilan says. The mesh hardware material is available at garden stores. Traps and poison baits are also effective in controlling rodents. Be fore using poison baits, check with a local garden store for types available and conditions under which they should be used. not afford an allowance for their children. It sounds like one more expense added to the budget. But it doesn't have to be an extra expense. In fact it may save you money. Keep a record of how much money you give your child in a typical week and what it goes for-school supplies, lunches, ball games, toys, clothing, snacks, and so on. You're already spending this money on your child. Try giving this same amount as an allowance. It is not an addition to the family budget, you were spending it already. But now children will be learning to manage money and make money decisions. Protect your Manv insects are pests no matter what the season, but some of them that often infiltrate stored foods in the fall seem especially bothersome. Protecting stored foods in the home from insect infestation is a matter of keeping storage areas clean and using airtight storage containers, says Ray McNeilan, Oregon State University (OSU) Extension home gardening agent. Hungry insects often prefer ce reals, flour, corn meal, spices, dried fruits and nuts. Flour beetles (or bran bugs) such as the sawtooth grain beetle are common pests. They are reddish brown, hard shelled insects about one-eighth inch long. Although adults are usually the first observed, the brownish-white larvae of these beetles also feed on flour, cereals and condiments. Flour moths like the Indian-meal moth, the Mediterranean flour moth and the meal mom, are gray or reddish brown, and have a wing span of one half inch or more. These moths flying January 10, 1992 PAGE 7 Information provided by: Warm Springs OSU Extension Office 1131 Paiute Street 553-3238 "comfort zone" by closing off the part of the house where the family spends most of their time. Place a space heater there and turn the ther mostat to the central heating system down to between 50 and 55 degrees. An ideal comfort zone has low ceil ings, doors that close, few exterior walls, a few small windows, and good southern exposure of sunny days. If the area doesn't have doors, hang a blanket or even a sheet over the doorway. Insulate a cold wall by hanging a quilt, blanket or other wall hanging made from fabric scraps. Push towels or blankets along the bottoms of doors. Open south-facing curtains and shades when the sun is shining. Close them at night or on cloudy days. Use inside plasuc storm windows to help warm the comfort zone and reduce condensation. Be sure to keep the space heater away from drapes, papers, and any thing else that can catch fire. Also, turn it off at bedtime. Brook said that more than 60 percent of fires caused by space heaters occur between midnight and 6 a.m. when people arc sleeping. If you have a wood stove, you can use these same ideas to create a comfort zone in the room it's in, Brook added. Even if the comfort zone has a fireplace, don't use it. Use a space heater instead. It's more efficient. c,osc racphcc damper and glass d if u has them If Ae ruephec has neither a damper nor class doors.block the fireplace opening with cardboard. Be sure the fire is completely out. Brook cautioned against using a space heater such as a kerosene or propane heater because of air pollu tion and moisture problems. During extremely cold weather, if your central heating thermostat is located inside the comfort zone, the rooms outside the comfort zone may get too cold because the thermostat never tells the furnace to cycle on. During this extreme cold snap, you may witn to set me uiermusuu jui below the temperature of the comfort zone. This will allow the central heaung system to cycle on occa sionally. "Of course," Brook says, "when ever you're chilly, put on an extra layer of clothes before vou turn up the thermostat or space heater." The number of children without insurance increases A stunning indication of the poor condition of American children is the declining proportion covered by medical Insurance. Research indi cates the number of children without private or public health innranri, increased by 40 between 1977 and 1987. In addition, there is a decline in public insurance coverage among children in households with working single parents. In 1977, one-third of these children were covered by public insurance; in 1987 barely 13 were covered. Some 37 million Americans are without health insurance cover age, nearly a third under the age 17. After decades of slow decline, the rate of infant mortality in this coun try has recently begun to increase and there is evidence that the general health of children, especially poor children, is regressing. The AIDS infection rate of Oregon's new mothers has risen from 14200 in 1989 to 12000 in 1991. stored foods in hnmPM ars nftr.n the first sitm of an infestation. The Indian meal moth may be a special problem in stored walnuts. Mealworms are one-half to three quarters of an inch long and have a dark brown to black hard shell. For control of these pests, first locate and destroy the source of infestation. Discard allcontaminatcd food and clean food shelves thoroughly. A vacuum cleaner with attachments designed for use in hard-to-reach places is handy for removing food particles lodged in cracks. "Coffee cans with plasuc lids will keep out adult insects, but the larvae can get under the lids," said McNeilan. "A jar with a screw on top is better." In addiuon to careful storage of foods, check dried foods periodically. Usually, thorough cleaning is the only control needed. However, if thor ough cleaning is not possible, use a pressurized household insect spray to treat cracks and corners of shelves after removing all dishes and food. i I