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Recipes for spaghetti sauce, taco filling, pizza topping and sloppy joes. Four simple steps: browning, blotting, rinsing, draining can remove 50 of the fat. 1) Brown the ground beef in a skillet on the top of the range. Or if you have large quantities to brown like at the Longhouse, put the meat in the oven, but remember to allow for the fat that will cook out of the meat. Break up the large chunks of meat so that they will brown easily and reach a high temperature to kill any E. Coli bacteria that may be in the meat. Cook it till no pink or red shows. 2) Remove crumbles with slotted spoon to a container lined with three laycrsof paper towels. Bio: uic topof Physicist develops By Norma L. Simpson When you arc a professional per son devoted to your profession, you can be overwhelmed when your health alters your ability to contrib ute to society. The secret to overcome, is to find ways to help others cope as well as yourself. John Gardner, a materials physi cist at Oregon State University, is a perfect example. At age 49 he lost his eyesightbut he didn'tgivc up. Instead he has developed a new system of "Braille" for blind students which makes it easier for them to develop their talents in advanced math and science. Previously existing systems of the dot system of Braille were highly limited and complicated. Gardner's "dotsplus" system is already being used to translate some high school and university math and science textbooks. His system is being rcf ned in Oregon, and further tests will be carried out in Germany and Holland. Using 2,-notation, this theorem can be stated more succinctly. If 00 rl, gr"-l 9 1-r nl Stockman's Roundup By Bob Pawelek OSU Extension Agent Livestock and Range i-! Will w' w Mt' Extension agent Bob Pavelek prepares natural resources field trip at He He. to lower fat the crumbles with additional paper. 3) Transfer the crumbles to a strainer or colander and rinse with hot but not boiling water, then drain for 5 minutes. It's especially effective in reduc- Nutrient Comparison CrM4Mf.7DUa . Ptataoikd palliet 24) ISO . PMtxoiltd pitijca, fur bloitini 230 . Pubroiltd craothba, Tier Moiiu oaly 195 , Piabralkd ciumbki, dec Moltiiif & nastng 133 CrMidaW.10 Uaa . Pubroiltd ptillM 228 . PiobroiUd ptilkt, (let bkmin 217 . PtnbroiUd crvmhlr, ifitr bloltinj only 191 , Pmbfolled mmblcs, after btnttini A rinsing 130 13.7 11.7 l 13.1 136 10.9 3J iMlwdMnDfiMMui Mm N ft 4fmdk IODA. UNIX Hmmmtm IV ing fat from regular ground beef with 70 lean and 30 fat ratio. If you can not rinse and blot the meat, it is best to use lean ground beef or a low-fat ground beef prod uct. Pan-broiled burgers can also be improved by placing cooked burgers on paper towels for one minute and turning once for another minute. The "Braille" for math "Dotsplus" includes the usual raised Braille dots, plus graphic symbols on the page. If you have never felt a page of Braille script, come to my home economics extension office in the Education Center. I have the sample from Dr. Gardner. Gardner is also involved in using talking computers, optical character recognition scanners, digitizing pads and other technology so that he can contribute in his highly specialized field of materials science. Officials of The National Science Foundation, which funds some of his studies in super conducting materi als, ceramics and semiconductors, plans a national promotional cam paign to increase awareness of Gardner's "Dotsplus." The Moral of the story, "Don't give up." Move ahead despite your adversity. You can do it! - 7 , .. :--.-?-t:; 3 ,.r 00 Range Management for the cow herd Ask any good cattle raiser how many cows are in a particular pasture and the producer can, either from memory or a book in a shirt pocket, immediately reply with the correct answer. Ask that same producer how much forage is present as the grow ing season has now arrived, and the reply is often available less readily. Range forages and cattle are two primary resources for beef produc tion. While most cattle producers ore excellent livestock managers, some times they forget their primary occu pation. Whether you like the term or not, beef producers are actually grass farmers. The harvesting equipment acquires its own fuel and comes station for students during annual "IT . "I content of ground beef same applies to meatballs and mcatloaf. Try cooking mcatloaf or meat balls on a rack in the pan so that some fat will drip away during the cook ing. If the mcatloaf is to be served later, don't let it sit in it's own fat or it will absorb the fat again. But what about the flavor? When Iowa State researchers The clover speaks The traditional clothing class was held May 22, 1993 on Saturday. If you arc interested in coming, every one is welcome to come and learn or teach. The next "traditional clothing sewing class" docs not have a date or time please call OSU Extension Services and let us know when the best time is for you to be able to join us. Ask for Crystal WinishuL Just a reminder for all the Rain bow Dancers who have signed up this year, there is a Rainbow Dancers meeting June 15, 1993 at 3:30 p.m. in the 4-H Center. It is time to meet and get prepared for the summer events and dancing. We need everyone to come so please be there. Hope to see all your smiling faces. If you have any questions please feel free to call Arlcnc, Carol or Crystal. Belter yet stop by and visit the staff. Macrame Chair Class I would like to give Liz Blann a heartfelt thank you for teaching us how to macrame lawn chairs. Warm Springs community members really had a talent for the class and enjoyed learning how to make use of worn out lawn chairs. They enjoyed the ability to personalize their new cre ations by incorporating their names or initials in the pattern of their chair. I look foreword to seeing the many colors ad patterns of chair this year at Pi-Ume-Sha. Many community "Sewing as a business" workshop offered By Norma L. Simpson Sewing for Money may be an op tion to supplement family incomes, but it takes more than sewing perfect seams to succeed in the business world. That's why the Oregon State Uni versity Extension Service is offering a series of four "Sewing As a Busi ness" workshops in Oregon this summer and fall. It is a way to help experienced home seamstresses to learn the ins and outs of such topics as financing, consumer preferences, marketing and equipment, says Ardis Koestcr, OSU Extension Textiles and Clothing specialist who coordinates the program. The workshops will last five days. People who are interested "can't just show up." They apply through ex tension offices and submit a clothing complete with full-time four wheel drive and fertilizer spreader at no extra cost. If management is a ranch goal, preservation and improvementof the range resource must also be a strate gic ranch goal of high priority. Pres ervation and improvement of that resource begins with determination and implementation of an appropri ate stocking rate. Higher levels of range condition help ensure sustained ranch produc tivity by reducing soil erosion, slow ing down the invasion of noxious weeds into pastures, maximizing water-use efficiency and providing a productive and stable plant base. In addition to providing for im provement in range condition, ap propriate stocking rates: promote optimal animal performance, reduce demand for supple mental feeding, and reduce toxic plant con sumption. Determining appropriate stocking rates must be related to and support ive of other ranch goals. The appro priate stocking rate is a destination; arriving at that destination requires definition of the current position and identification of the most efficient route. There are a number of range man agement professionals at Warm Springs who are easily accessible. There are also a variety of publica tions available free of charge here at the OSU Extension office at 1110 Wasco Sl You'll never see a wild critter feeling sorry for itself. evaluated the rinsed ground beef, they touna only minimal flavor reduc tion. When the beef was combined with other ingredients, the differ ences were not noticeable. And what about nutrition? Nutrient values of protein, iron, zinc and vitamin B12 were retained well during the rinsing. members were happy to gain this knowledge and said they planned on using the chairs for give aways and Christmas presents. Camper Alert Tri-County camp willbc held June 20-25, this year. The theme for this year's camp is "Music Along the Oregon Trail". Campers will enjoy a variety of fun crafts including loom beading, basket making, songs and dancing. The camp will be held at Crystal Springs Organization Camp set 25 miles cast of Princvillc. The camp has cabins and electricity, but campers need to come well prepared for all types weather. Campers in clude youth from Warm springs, Jefferson, Deschutes, and Crook Counties. There is a fee of $75.00 and we have scholarships available thanks to the Johnson O'Mallcy committee. It's a great experience for youth to meet and make new friends, gain in self esteem and learn about the world around us. If you have any questions please contact OSUExtcnsionScrviccsat553-3238. Cloverbud news We have great information for you on child development through Clover Buds a 4-H discovery pro gram for six to eight years old. This program uses experiential learning to educate youth. Here is a model of the experiential learning process. The Cloverbud program has ac tivity units on Animal Science, Ex- Eressive Arts, Home Economics, lechanical Science, Natural Re sources, Personal Growth and De velopment, Plant and Soil Science, Science and Technology. These units are geared just for the 6-8 year old. You can have a Family club consisting of the child and par ents or guidance or any one willing to item that the have constructed. This is not a sewing skills class. Prefer ence will be giving to people inter ested in starting a sewing-related business, with second preference going to those who would like to improve profitability of an existing enterprise. Applications will be available in Linn, Lane and Jackson and Umatilla Extension offices six weeks before each workshop. Each workshop is limited to 25 people. Lebanon workshop will be the week of August 23. The Cottage Grove workshop will be the week of September 13. The Mcdford workshop will be the week of September 20. The Pilot Rock workshop will be the week of October 4. Funding from the project came from the U.S. Department of Agri culture, the OSU Timber Dependent Families program and the American Home Sewing and Crafts Associa tion. If you have family or friends in those areas you might remind them of this opportunity. If this is the kind of program that would interest you, please let me know. Since all these locations are some distance from Warm Springs, we might need to make other ar rangements for people in our area to be included at a later date. Find a sweet melon with a tip from Norma By Norma L. Simpson Watermelon thumping has really begun in the supermarkets. While the cost per pound is still quite high, the flavor is delicious. I'm not a melon thumper. I'd rather caress the watermelons with my fingers. Why you say? The bees have the ability to find the sweet melons long before we do. If the melon is sweet, bees sting the melon many times, leaving welts on the surface. Now that you have my secret, it might be harder for me to find the perfect melon. But there are lots of fruits. Remember to eat 2-4 servings every day, to get the daily Vitamin A food value that your body needs to keep skin and eyes healthy, and Vitamin C that gums and blood vessels healthy. The fiber in the fruit prevents constipation. Fruits V k pick an activity and complete it with the child. For more information or copies of activiticsgivcCaroI Stevens a call 553-3238 or stop by the office at 1110 Wasco Street. Farm and Tractor Safety Classes Today is the last day to register for Farm and Tractor Safely Classes. If you arc between the ages of 14 and 17 years of age, y ou will need to complete this class if you plan on operating power-driven farm ma chinery. Remember this is for your own safety. If you have any questions please call Marvin Bultcr at 475-3808 for more information. You will need to fill out two forms plus a $20.00 fee for The safe Operation of Agricul tural Equipment Student Manual these arc available at the Warm Springs OSU Extension Services office located at 1110 Wasco St Education Center. 4-H Leaders Needed Now is the time to start thinking about what hobby, skill or knowl edge you can share with Warm Springs Youth this year. We are al ways looking for community mem bers who would like to give some thing back to their community. The something that you can give is your lime and skill. You may be wonder ing, "What skill do I have?" Well can SUMMER CAMPS June 20-25: for grades 4-6 August 11-15: for grades ?? WHERE: Crystal Springs - Mitchell, Oregon COST: $75 (Scholarships available) CALL: Arlene or Carol at the OSU Extension Office, 5533238 New OSU Extension Agent My name is Tim Wojtusik and I am the new OSU Extension Agent here at Warm Springs. I can be found on the first floor of the Education Center on Wasco Street and I share an office with Bob Pawelek, Live stock Extension Agent. Bob and I are Tim Wojtusik 24 servings I TOt ' W ' LPT F- J M Information provided by: Warm Springs OSU Extension Office 1110 Wasco Street 553-3238 you bake cookies or bread, how about pizza or tacos? The youth in our community love to learn how to bake or cook anything! How about dump lings? Kumkum or fry bread? Is there anyone willing to teach the youth about care for roots? Fish? And deer or elk meat? We would like to have someone who would teach parents and their child how to make a dip net. There is a great need for men who are willing to teach boy's how to dance and help the parents Icam how to make their outfits. Bunsky had 25 youth sign up for his club with more people snow ing an interest Someone is needed to teach Indian games, is there any one who can help? How about another drumming group? Can anyone help? 4-H Projects available How about learning pet care or learning how to take care of a pig, goat or guinea pig? Animals are a great way to teach kids responsibil ity. It's so much fun to care for an animal and it teaches commitment, components of a healthy life style, and the giving of and receiving of love. Maybe you would like a pet that is more contained. Have you ever thought of a gold fish or turtle? Birds make wonderful pets too. We have all the information you need ask for Carol or Crystal. involved with many types of pro grams that Clay Penhollow was working with when he was here. I am here to serve the People of Warm Springs with education and technical support on matters dealing with plants and soils. This will also involve coordinating with a variety of livestock and 4-H projects. I am also the Extension contact for re search into juniper control which is ongoing with the Warm Springs Department of Natural Resources and researchers at Oregon State Univer sity. My interests include horticulture, landscapes and gardening, but I would especially like to find out what sorts of things the folks of Warm Springs are interested in. Please feel free to give a call (553-3238) or better yet, stop by if you are in the area. I'm looking forward to meeting and working with you and will do my best to answer your plant and soil questions and get you the informa tion that you need. Fais,OiK in) Wu I'uSpirlnglj