Spilyay Tymoo
Warm Springs, Oreaqn
March 18, 1994 PAGE 7
Three-day workshop held at Kah-Nee-Ta Resort
Family
Community
Leadership
The first week of March, 103 participants
from all over Oregon joined in forces at Kah-Nee-Ta
for a three day workshop. These
people are committed to helping their
communities to have more efficient and
creative groups for community participation.
A facilitator and a Recorder remain neutral
in the meetings so people would make
important decisions for the community.
One extra bonus for them and for Warm
Springs was for the participants to learn
about Warm Springs. The workshop members
were divided into groups that applied the
new leadership skills to Warm Springs
problems.
The FCL Trainees studied ways the ECE
could strengthen it's Volunteer program and
to increase educational materials relevant to
Warm Springs children. The newcomers were
impressed with the tribes commitment to
education.
The Museum had two groups, one working
with the educational group and a second one
working to strengthen a volunteer committee
and to set up back-up volunteers who would
take over when funerals or other important
events drew away the planned volunteers.
Jeanne Thomas was the official Museum
representative and Ramona Tanewasha was
the FCL Trainee for both Museum groups.
The Grazing Group Committee grew to
know the needs of the range riders, ride
bosses and families who selected them. The
FCL trainees recommended some
communications training that would
strengthen the communications link between
the three groups. Chris Greene and Bob
Pawelck, the FCL Trainee for the SoilWater
and Conservation Groups provided valuable
insight to the role of the FCL program and the
needs of the grazing groups.
The SelfS uf flcicnt Group consisted of 1 5
members who worked with Bob Jackson and
Orthelia Miller at General Assistance
facilities. The FCL trainees applied the Snow
Card Technique to get many ideas about
solving the desires of General Assistance
participants. Norma Simpson was the FCL
Trainee for this group.
The Hispanic Facilitation Group had more
than 15 FCL Trainees apply their new skills
to the activities of the Hispanic Volunteer
Committee in Jefferson County. Angie
Carrasco, the Jefferson County seeks
volunteers to work with translation and
understanding of services available in the
community. Their skit during the final
presentation reflected the need for people to
find help when a sick child needs a doctor.
Angie's other hat in this case study activity
was to be the FCL Trainee.
Finally, one group of FCL Trainees
focused on the desire to establish a Library in
Warm Springs. Myma Courtney, John Hicks
of COCC, and Fritz Miller and Shirley
Sanders of the Education Committee provided
the expert background to suggest long range
plans for their dreams.
The Family and Community Leadership
Trainees expressed appreciation getting
acquainted with Warm Springs Staff and
were impressed with developments on the
reservation.
Clover speaks
EXTENSION
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Information provided bv:
OSU Extension
at Warm Springs
1110 Wasco Street
553-3238.
OSU Extension Staff:
Arlene Bolleau 4-H & Youth
Bob Pawelek Livestock
Norma Simpson Home Economics
Carol Stevens 4-H
Crystal Wlnlshut 4-H Assistant
Tim Wojtusik Agriculture
Clint Jacks Staff Chair, Madras
The above individuals are devoted to extending research-based information from
Oregon State University to the people of Warm Springs in Agriculture, Home Economics,
4-H Youth, Forestry, Community Development, Energy and Extension Sea Grant
programs. Oregon State University, United States Department of Agriculture, Jefferson
County and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs cooperating. The Extension
Service offers its programs and materials equally to all people.
EDUCATION THAT WORKS FOR YOU
Having money problems?
The Last week of February, Bob Pawelck and I completed a scries of three workshops
about Managing Your Income. We were delighted to have 12 people to join us for the 2 hour
sessions. We know others want to start another class. If you are interested, please call Salli
at our office 553-3238 to express your interest Tell us the day of the week that will be the
most convenient for you. Then later we will set up the dales.
This is one of the worksheets that we used in the course.
Where does your money go?
Housing
RentMortgage
Insurance
Fuel (heat)
Gas. electric
Maintenance
Repair!
Other
Food
Groceries
Meats esten out
School lunches
Other
Monthly Amount
MgntfflyAmtmrtt
Out of Town Entertainment
Pow-wowt .
Rodaot
Hunting trips
Fishing trips
Sports trips
Vacations
Meals, groceries
Lodging
RVs (camper, trader.
Equipment
Other expenses
Barter
Custom work
Firewood
Livestock
Feed
Breeding toes
Vehicles
Equipment
Other
Monthhf Amount
Clothing
Normal needs
School, work dothes
Laundry detergent
Dry cleaning
Regalia
Sports uniforms
Other
Horns Entertainment
Cable TV
Satellite
Videos
Movies
Kids' toys
Bikes, 4 wheelers
Comicbooks
Tobacco
Alcoholic beverages
Other
Cultural Obligations
Church
Memorials
Birthdays
Namlngs
Giveaways
Feasts
Ceremonial hunts
Firsthunt
First digging
Loans to others
Other obligations
Household Expenses,
Supplies
Towels, linens, stc.
Oeenlng supplies
Phone bid
Regular repairs j . . .
Tods i. ,
Other
Personal Expenses
Haircare, haircuts
Grooming supplies .
Personal products
Other
Education
School aaowanos
Books
School supplies
Lessons, classes
Tuition
, Other ,
Transportation
Gasoline, ol
Auto repairs
Auto ports
Tires
Snow tires, chains
Auto Insurance
License fees
Other
Doctor
Dentist
Rx drugs
Glasses, contacts
Insurance
Other medical
Miscsllaneous
Photo supplies
Newspapers
Magazines
Daycare
Babysitting
Child support
Lessons-dance, music
Club dues
Equipment
Pet food, supplies
Other
Savings and Insurance
Savings account
Ufeswance
Retirement fund
Home Business Expenses
Business equipment
Baadwork
Quilting
Office supplies
Other
Ranch Business Expenses
Custom hire
Breeding fees
Feed
Livestock purchased
Vet Mis. supplies
Fencing supplies
Machinery, equipment
Saddles and tack
Other expenses
Personalized Expenses
We are getting ready for Tri-County 4H
Camp Counselor Training in Warm Springs.
This years training is going to be quite a
learning experience for counselors.
We will be going to Camp Tamarack
located near Sisters, Oregon. To be eligible
for4H Camp Counselor Training you need to
have completed the 9th Grade by the time
camp starts. You need to mail your application
to the Deschutes County Extension Office by
April 8, 1994. There is also a fee to help
cover meals of $20.00. Camp Counselor
Training weekend is April 22-24th and you
must attend this weekend to be considered
for a counselor position at Crystal Springs
4H Tri-County Camp. The theme this year is
Dinosaurs and the name of camp is 4H-A-Soar-Us.
During May there will be additional
training that will cover specific topics such
as Leadership Skills, Homesickness, Conflict
Management, Learning about yourself.
Developmental Stages of Pre-adolescents.
We hope to see you there.
Have any questions you need answered?
Give us a call at 553-3238 or stop by OSU
Extension Office you know who to ask for.
Rainbow Dancers
March 18, 1994 Indian Nile Out in
honoring the senior citizens. Rainbow dancers
will be participating in the dancing. We are
hoping to see a lot of the community at the
agency Longhouse. If you are interested in
learning the old dances you can stop by the
OSU Extension Office and pick up a health
form. You would be working with a lot of
caring group and Verbena Greene. If you
have any questions please give us a call at
553-32383239. We would be more than
glad to answer you questions. It is not too late
to sign iip for'the rainbow dancers.
4H Leaders Needed
If you would like to start a 4H club, you
are more than welcome to. Our office can
give you information on how to organize a
4H club. If you want to start a beading club,
you can! Or a cooking club. Any kind of club
CoA be started, and there can be more than
one club of the same kind. We have ample
information in the 4H office on different
types of clubs that would interest you. You
are welcome to stop by and look at the
information we have. A club can meet
anywhere, your home, or the 4H Center or
anyplace that will allow you to hold meetings.
So now is the time to take that step.
Become involved in your community, help
Warm Springs youth be all that they can be!
Be a part of the solution.
4H Resource library
The 4H program has put together a group
of books and videos for 4H Leaders and for
the community to use. Listed below are the
titles. Here is a great chance to gain
information given at seminars around the
country right here in Warm Springs! You do
not have to travel anywhere to get it.
However, you really have to want to learn
and you will need to set aside time to watch
the video or listen to the tape or read the
book. Just think of the advantage you to be
able to check out the material and use it at
home or in your car! Anywhere you go.
Our most recent addition to the 4H
Resource Library is from Rockhurst College
of Continuing Education and the materials
are wonderful!
Please feel free to come and explore the
4H Resource Library. Our office hours are
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you need to come
after 5:00 p.m. please feel free to give us a
call at 553-3238 and ask for Carol Stevens
she will be glad to meet you after 5:00 p.m.
Here Is a list of current titles
Assertiveness The right choice, this
includes audiocassettes covering such
subjects as Assertive Communication with
Co-Workers, Assertively Confronting
Aggressive People, Resolving Conflict
Through Assertiveness, & What is
Assertiveness? This four tape series includes
a workbook too.
Life Planning Find honest answers to
critical questions about your health, wealth,
love and success to improve your life. Find
answers to important life questions
concerning your Career, Companionship, &
Wealth.
How to Manage Projects, Priorities &
Deadlines The Art of Getting it Done
This set includes eight audiocassettes and
workbook to help you get the full benefit of
the tapes.
The Stress Management Handbook A
practical guide to reducing stress in every
aspect of your life! This handbook will help
you recognize the warning signals of stress
induced burnout. Discover effective
relaxation techniques and minimize needless
worry and anxiety.
Change: Coping with Tomorrow
Today Techniques for success in the "21
Century." An action plan to prepare you for
tomorrow today. Five steps to conquer
change.
Listen Up: Hear What's Really Being
Said Understand the whole message not
just the words. Reduce conflict and increase
understanding. Make others want to listen to
you.
How to Manage Your Boss Get your
boss to see you as a star performer. Earn
raises and promotions without asking and
reduce stress and enjoy your job more.
Volunteer Recruiting & Retention A
great resource covering Strategic Planning,
Program Planning, Recruiting, Training,
Motivation and much more.
The Great Trainer's Guide This guide
will help you train (almost) anyone to do
(almost) anything.
Training Techniques in Briei This
guide to teaching methods for the Non
Professional. The Effective Management of Volunteer
Programs A practical guide to share the
basic philosophy about people and how to
treat them in a way that encourages growth
and self-renewal in individuals and
organizations.
Survival Skills for Managers A basic
guide to what you needed to know that no one
ever taught you.
Building the Short-Term Volunteer
Program A guide to Episodic
Volunteering.
How to Take Care of You. . . So You Can
Take Care of Others A survival guide for
Volunteers and Human Service Workers.
You Can Make a Difference Helping
others and yourself through volunteering.
The Volunteer's Survival Man ual The
only practical guide to giving your time and
money.
We have Videos on 4H that you can check
out. The series is called "Letters to New
Leaders." These tapes can be helpful to
leaders that have been with the program for
more than a year too. There is always
something more you can learn and share with
your clubproject members. There are some
opportunities in video six for leaders you
may not have seen before, so feel free to
come by and check them out.
Video 1 covers what is 4H? Video 2 is
Starting a Club or Project, video 3 is Planning
and Conducting Meetings, video 4 is
Leadership Techniques, video 5 is Member
Opportunities, and video 6 is Leadership
Opportunities.
The itches you can't explain, helpful tips toward curing the itches
According to an editorial in the New
England Journal of Medicine in April 1992,
itching is an "orphan symptom, frustrating to
patients and their physicians and sadly
neglected by neurophysiologists and
pharmacologists." The medical term for
itching is not particularly appetizing: pruritus.
The sensation is carried through the same
nerve fibers that carry pain signals, and a
persistent itch is certainly a first cousin of
pain. Scratching usually alleviates it,
apparently by stimulating other nerves that
slow down the itch messages traveling along
the pain nerves it's rather like drowning
out an unpleasant noise with a louder one.
Sometimes just talking about the subject
or even reading about it can make a person
itch. Emotional stress can sometimes make
you itch and itching also produces stress,
becoming a circular process. The causes of
some itches are obvious insect bites, a
sunburn or wound that's healing, or poison
ivy. Irritating as it is, such itching generally
goes away by itself in a few days. Then
there's the itch of athlete's foot, as well as
"jock itch" in the groin or genital area
(women, by the way, also occasionally get
jock itch). These are generally brought on by
fungus infections, and can often be cleared
up by anti fungal powders and creams. Good
hygiene and avoiding tight clothing or chafing
underwear can also help.
But what about the itch you can't explain,
especially itching over a wide area? Where
do you draw the line between just putting up
with it, applying home remedies, and getting
worried enough to see a doctor?
If you itch all over
Stockman's Roundup: Countin' Blessings
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Bob Pawelek
OSU Extension Agent
Livestock and Range
Every so often in this column I get riled up
about something like stray dogs chasing
calves around or animals rights activists who
won't eat a steak but will dern sure wear
leather shoes. It's not my intention to gripe;
even though it may come across that way at
times.
We have it pretty good here at Warm
Springs when you stop and think about it
Look at the folks in New York City, still
shoveling snow so they can walk to the bus
stop to catch a subway to get to a crowded
office building where they put in eight hours
at a job they may not like, than catch the
subway after dark with the added fear of
being mugged, either there or at the bus stop.
And they're still not home yet
There are folks in Sarajevo who don't
know where their family is. I would not want
to visit the Middle East right now, either.
Closer to home, in Mexico, the poor people
are so fed up, they're shooting each other.
Even closer, in California, little kids are
rating how bad their tummies aches by the
Richter Scale.
Here at home, the south slopes are greening
up. we got through the winter without so
much as a few dustings of snow. The calves
are in much better shape than they were this
time last year, even though we're still losing
a few here and there. Hay is cheaper than it
was, too. It may go up within the next few
weeks, so if you are running low, it's time to
stock up.
Yeah, we may be a little short on the
rainfall so far, but we still have a good chance
of getting wet
The essence of my message today is this
we all have things we want or need to
gripe about. That's okay and it's even healthy
up to a point. Yet our gripes and problems are
much easier to fix than the difficulties other
folks are facing.
All we need is the desire.
Though few people may think of it, dry
skin is the most common cause of itching,
particularly the all-over itch or the itch that
covers a wide area such as the back or legs.
In winter, indoor heat and outdoor chill dry
your skin. As you grow older, your skin
produces less oil, which may aggravate the
effects of winter weather, frequent bathing,
especially with soap, robs the skin of oils.
Wool or synthetic fabrics next to the skin can
make a person itch, as can perspiration or
frequent swimming. If you have this kind of
dry itchy skin, you suffer from xerotic or
asteatotic eczema eczema being the general
name for skin inflammation.
See if you can cure your itch by taking the
following steps:
Keep your baths and showers short, and
use lukewarm (not hot) water. Cut back to
two or three a week. Sponge bathe the rest of
the time.
Discontinue deodorant soaps if you use
them. Choose milder soap and use as little of
it as you can.
If you take baths, add bath oil, cornstarch,
or instant or colloidal oatmeal to the water.
Pat yourself dry instead of rubbing.
Apply a moisturizing oil or lotion,
especially after a bath or shower. Avoid
products that contain alcohol , which is drying.
Make sure all clothing that touches your
skin is well rinsed when washed. Try
switching to a detergent that contains no
perfume. Discontinue fabric softeners,
bleaches, and other laundry additives for a
while to see if that helps. (You may be able
to return to your regular washing routine
later.)
Wear cotton instead of wool or synthetics.
Permanent-press and wrinkle-resistant fabrics
may have formaldehyde or other irritating
chemicals in their finish. Wash new clothing
and towels before using them.
Try not to scratch. You may irritate the
skin further.
If you notice a rash or irritated skin
Rashes or irritations are usually localized,
which may help you discover what the cause
is. For example, if your face is itchy and
irritated, suspect a cosmetic. If you hands are
cracked and itchy, suspect some chemical
you handle (dish detergent, for example).
This form of eczema, also known as allergic
contact dermatitis can take years to develop.
Moreover, the reaction may not occur until
several hours after you've come in contact
with the allergen. Some people become
allergic to nickel that subsequently touches
the body produces intense itching and
sometimes a rash.
Occasionally a previously tolerated
medication turns into an allergen and causes
itching. A less complicated form of contact
dermatitis is caused by some irritant art
materials, nail polish, or other cosmetic. You
may experience anything from just itching to
red swollen skin, blisters, and inflammation
that mimic poison ivy. If you can identify the
substance that's causing the itch and can
discontinue using it, you may not need
medical help. Here are some home remedies
that may ease itching from contact dermatitis:
Try a cold compress and that old standby,
calamine lotion.
Over-the-counter cortisone ointments
and creams may help if the allergy or irritation
is mild. As a rule, you should use creams or
ointments only on dry rashes. If a lesion is
oozing, use lotion or liquids.
Be wary of preparations ending in -caine,
such as benzocaine. These deaden the
itching, which may feel good for the moment,
but these products can cause secondary
allergic reactions.
As with any persistent itch, try not to
scratch. This is especially important if you
already have a rash or irritated skin. If you
tend to scratch yourself while sleeping, cut
your fingernails short or try sleeping in
cotton gloves.
When to get medical advice
Whether your itch is localized or
generalized, you should go for medical help
if self-treatment doesn't bring relief within a
week or so. Scaly, silvery patches on your
scalp, elbows, knees, and hands may be a
sign of psoriasis, a skin disorder of unknown
cause. You'll need a doctor's advice for
treating it. Unexplained generalized itching
can be a symptom of any number of serious
disorders, including liver disease, diabetes,
and some forms of lymphatic cancer. So if
you can't explain the itching and it won't
quit, you should make sure it isn't a sign of
underlying illness though it's probably only
skin deep. Though itching is an "orphan
symptom," there'sarange of treatments your
doctor can try, from oral antihistamines to
phototherapy.
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Plant & Soil notes: Try some chard
Swiss chard, also known as chard, is a
close relative of the beet. Unlike most beets
however, chard is grown for it's tasty,
vitamin-rich greens rather than it's roots.
The large, green leaves have a texture similar
to spinach and have edible, fleshy red or
white stalks. It is cooked as a pot herb,
similar to spinach or eaten raw in salads like
lettuce.
Chard seeds are best planted about 30
days before the last frost. Around Warm
Springs that could be as early as the beginning
or middle of April. Plant about 6 to 10 chard
seeds per foot, about an inch deep in nitrogen
rich soil. Plant in rows 18 to 24 inches apart
Thin chard plants to about 12 inches apart to
grow to their mature size, two feet tall or
more. Plants removed at thinning time can be
used as salad greens. When plants get about
eight inches tall, sidedress with a nitrogen
rich fertilizer. Unless your family freezes or
cans chard, four to eight plants may be enough
for a family of four.
Chard can be harvested throughout the
entire growing season, beginning when the
leaves are seven to nine inches tall. Cut outer
leaves first, about one inch from the soil
surface, with a sharp knife. Be careful not to
damage the inner stems and growing points.
Harvested chard can be stored unwashed
in the refrigerator for a few days. For long
term storage can or freeze chard. Chard can
be eaten as a steamed vegetable, stir-fried
and added to soups and casseroles.
For more information on gardening please
give me a call (553-3238) or stop by the
Extension Office in the Education Center
building.