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Warm Springs, Oregon
December 18, 1997 11
Arlene Boileau
4-H & Youth
Bob Pawelek
Livestock
Sue Ryan
4-H Assistant
Clint Jacks
Staff Chair, Madras
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(503) 553-3238
The Oregon State University Extension Service staff is devoted to extending research-based Information from OSU to the people of Warm Springs
In agriculture, home economics, 4-H youth, forestry, community development, energy and extension sea grant program with OSU, United States
Department of Agriculture, Jefferson County and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs cooperating. The Exenslon Service offers Its programs
and materials equally to all people,
The Clover Speaks-
by Sue Ryan
Thanks to all who helped with the
retirement dinner for Home Economist
Norma Simpson on Tuesday, November25th,
1997. Plans were well laid out and came off
perfectly - with more than enough food to go
around ! Turkeys, stuffing, deer meat, mashed
potatoes, sweet potatoes, salad, bread,
vegetable sticks, pies, cranberries - and more,
more, more ! A special thanks to Dorothy
Simtustus and Julia Barney from the Senior
Center, Mr. Elton Greeley, and others as we
worked with the Senior Center to be able to
have both functions at the Agency Longhouse.
Thanks to those who came from the Education
Center, especially Culture and Heritage
Director Wilson Wewa Jr. for "roasting"
Norma and O.S.U. Extension Agents Clint
Jacks, Bob Pawelek, John Bcal II, Marvin
Butler, Support Staff - Candy Gomes, Liz
Blann, Radine Johnson for sharing their
stories. And to Bodie Shaw, who took the
time to come down from B.I.A. Forestry for
Norma's event. Carol Stevens and Sue
Matters were our expert interior decorators
putting up balloons and more.
Arlene - it came off great !! but I don't
think cooking for 100 people is in my plans
again anytime soon. A very, very, very warm
THANK-YOU to Rosie Johnson and
Annabelle Clements from Culture and
Heritage for their help in cooking, cooking,
and cooking the day of the event. AND - to
our cooks beforehand- Pam Cardenas for
helping with the pies, Lucy Suppah for
checking on me late at night to see if I needed
any help to finish up piemaking, and Deanie
Johnson for cleaning and delivering the
salmon to the longhouse at 5:30 in the
morning.
4-H is wrapping up classes for fall quarter.
There are two more Sew Easy classes - and
we have room for students !. Sew Easy will
be held on Saturday, December 20th 1 -3 p.m.
and on Tuesday, December 30th 1-4 p.m.
The Tuesday class will be during Christmas
break. Sign-up your child today and we will
show them the basics of sewing on the
machine plus make a fun project to finish and
take home.
4-H Saturdays have been put on hold for
January & February because we haven't had
much response from the community for
leaders. 4-H Recognition Day will be held
January 17th, 1998. We know this is later
than usual, and hope leaders realize we hadn' t
forgotten them. Winter 1998 classes are on
the shelf for now, as the first two to three
weeks of the New Year will be spent focusing
OSU Statewide offers academic programs
by Sue Ryan
Warm Springs is one of 1 8 sites in Oregon
that will be offering OSU Statewide academic
programs. This is a distance education
program designed to help students earn
baccalaureate degrees from Oregon State
University. A Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of
Science Degree in Liberal Studies and A
Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural
Resources will be the two degrees offered in
Warm Springs. The Winter 1998 catalogues
are now out and copies are available at the
Warm Springs OSU Extension office.
What is OSU Statewide ?
OSU Statewide is a program that Oregon
State University developed to meet Oregon's
changing needs for higher education. It has
many facets - some of which have been in
place for decades. For example, as Oregon's
Land Grant institution, the OSU Extension
Service has been in place since 1911. Within
the last year, OSU Statewide has added new
programs and expanded its outreach
throughout the state.
The High School Outreach Program
provides opportunities for high school
Stockman's Roundup-
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by Bob Pawelek-OSU
Livestock Agent
STOCKMAN'S ROUNDUP:
Wise Livestock Marketing
Not all horses and cattle are sold through
the auction yard these days anymore.
The stockman has various methods by
which to market his stock. There are now
satellite video auctions, where cattle are seen
in the pasture and bids are placed by phone.
Order buyers are also available, who buy
direct from the ranch. This method is
becomeing popular, but it pays to be
knowledgeable about the buyer, as well as
the method of payment.
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& outlining plans plus there remains some
regrouping and backlog of projects to finish
for 1997.
With the holidays upon us, I thought I
would share some tips from an October
workshop the 4-H staff attended in Bend
"Working with Conflict". The holiday season
can be a fun. joyous time but can also be a
time of increased tension and stress from
different sources. So, keep these tips at hand
for resolving interpersonal conflicts.
Resolving Interpersonal Conflicts
Stop. Make a conscious effort NOT to
do things to escalate the conflict. Be aware
of your feelings. Speak to the other person
directly about it, and say how you are feeling.
State your positive intentions to work things
out. If you need time, arrange to deal with the
conflict at a later time when you can both
take the time necessary to work through it.
Plan ahead. Think about what is happening
in the conflict:
What specifically concerns me in this
conflict ? What was done or said?
How does this affect me ? How docs this
make me feel?
Why is this important to me ? What are my
values ?
Do I have suspicions or assumptions about
the motives of the other person ?
What would make this situation better for
me ? What do I need ?
Agree on some simple ground rules.
Talk about how long you can meet.
Agree on how you will behave, to be
respectful of each other(e.g. no interrupting,
language).
Agree on confidentiality or other needs
you may have, to feel safe to be open with
students to start college course work while
attending high school.
The Alumni College addresses the needs
for lifelong learning among graduates of
OSU's baccalaureate programs.
Our statewide degree programs now
offer Oregon State University courses in
Corvallis and fifteen additional cities
throughout the state.
In addition to the liberal studies program,
the following undergraduate degree programs
for delivery outside of Corvallis are planned:
business administration
natural resources
environmental sciences
agriculture
Graduate programs are offered by the
Colleges of Engineering and Home
Economics and Education.
Both the graduate and undergraduate
programs have created partnerships between
OSU and community colleges, other Oregon
universities, or out-of-state institutions such
as Washington State University and
University of Idaho.
How are courses offered at all these
A cattle producer may wish to hang on to
some of his steers and sell them as yearlings.
This approach is called a "rollback," as more
pounds of beef are sold, but at a slightly
lower price than for weaner calves.
Horses are often bought and sold privately.
This is a desirable option for many stockmen.
However, some get non-payment problems
in return. Reduce your risk by using a few
precautions:
Ask for cash (obviously).
Verify the buyer's ability to pay by
calling his bank.
Retain title to livestock until final
payment is received.
Insist on other acceptable methods of
payment, such as wire transfer, cashier's
check, money order, letter of credit, or cash.
When selling by private treaty, a personal
check may be written. Make sure all pertinent
information is on the check, including mailing
address, phone number, and date of birth. It
would be wise to jot down the auto license
number if you accept a check from someone
you've never done business with before.
Other stuff... Was asked to remind folks
about using the corrals at the industrial site.
You'll notice a sign posted up there, "ONE
WEEK ONLY."
Some folks might be interested in getting
the youth on the North End interested in
Rockin' 4-H. We need volunteers. Also lots
of interest in getting youth involved with
horses and horse management. We had a
horse health clinic a couple of weeks ago and
it went quite w ell. Thank you Jason Smith for
each other.
Set a constructive tone.
State your positive intentions about
wanting to resolve it.(E.g. "I really want to
work this out". "I want this relationship to
last" "I want to understand") Be willing to
communicate and open to listening to the
other person.
Acknowledge and validate the other
person(E.g. "I appreciate your willingness to
talk about this." "I can sec that you are just as
concerned as I am.")
Avoid blaming or put-downs.
Antagonizing the other person only makes it
harder for herhim to hear you. Don't blame
the other person for everything. Resist the
temptation to say what you think should be
done.
Discuss and define the problem.
Have each of you take turns giving your
respective points of view, including the
specific behaviors, your feelings on the issue,
and the effects on you.(E.g." When your
stereo is playing at midnight I get angry,
because I'm trying to sleep")
When the other person is speaking, use
active listening to let himher know you are
listening. Try to see hisher point of view
even though you may not agree with
everything being said.
Talk about your interests and needs. Avoid
staking out positions, giving ultimatums or
making demands. Talk about what is
underlying your view of the problem: your
values; any suspicions or assumptions you
may have about what is going on with the
other person.
Summarize the new understandings you
reach about the problem: what you have
learned about the other person's point of
view, their motives, and their interests.
Work on a solution
Brainstorm possible solutions. Determine
the pro's and con's of each. Consider the
feasibility and likely consequences of various
courses of action.
Chose solutions that you can both support
cooperatively. Be specific about the
solutions.(E.g. "I will turn off my music at
1 1 :30." rather than " I won't play my stereo
loud late at night.") Be balanced in the
solutions, addressing the responsibility of
both sides in the conflict.
Plan for follow-up
Agree on a time check with each other, to
see how the agreement is working out. Then
make sure that it happens..
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At each of the sites, courses are taught
using a combination of technologies and
traditional face-to-face instruction.
the Internet
interactive television( Ed-Net)
self-study Individualized Directed
Learning
video workbooks
Where can I get more information?
CALL 1-800-235-6559 or 541-737-2676
E-Mail OSTATEUorst.edu
VISIT THE WEB http:
statewide.orst.edu
. To The Community Members
Arlene Boileau, 4-H Agent
With Bodie Shaw the AgricultureNatural Resources Agent and Norma Simpson,
The Home Economics
Agent, both off to bigger and better thing in their lives. The staff at OSU
Extension Office in Warm Springs
Will be answering your question in both areas or we will find you the answers.
Our phone number is
553- 3238 or stop by our Office in the Education Building.
It will be about four (4) months before both positions are filled. Should you want
to be on the interviewing and selecting team please stop by the OSU Extension
office and gave us you name and phone number
letting us use One Spot.
The Rockin' 4-H cow herd batted has
1000 again. Yep, 100 calf crop. Thanks to
Irene and Jack Towe for the use of one of
their herd bulls. The calves in this year's crop
came from a Hereford bull they raised.
Lots of dogs again this year. Let's hope
the problem won' t be as severe as last winter.
All the Reservation Extension agents that
are funded by USDA dollars met in Tampa,
Florida the first week of December. Since
you won't believe it wasn't a vacation, I
might as well tell you the weather was
beautiful, with the temps around the 72 degree
mark.
Unless we get some extreme weather in
the next few weeks, you still have time to
broadcast grass seed on any portion of your
home base that requires improved forage.
There are many varietrics and mixes available
for less than $2.00 per pound. Check with me
about your plans. I'll be glad to help.
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Warm Springs Oregon State University
Ttfetision Office
Consider a living
holiday season
By Bob Pawelek
Time to go out and cut another Christmas
tree.
Let me be the first to warn you, if you're
not quite as in shape as maybe you ought to
be, don't let Bodie Shaw talk you into going
out with him. Last year we went up as far as
my old white Chevy could get us. Pretty
close to getting stuck in the snow. Then we
hopped out of the pickup. Actually, by this
time we sort of had to climb out through the
windows.
When he's out in the woods, Bodie is
more like a mule deer. He can wade through
the deepest snow as if it were not there. On
the day we went to cut trees for our office and
the Senior Center, Bodie had already cut two
small Doug firs while I was struggling just
trying to get my chain saw out of the bed.
When you get me out in the snow, I have to
learn how to walk all over again.
Many people prefer a live Christmas tree
over a cut or artificial tree for ecological and
aesthetic reasons. Before digging or
purchasing a live tree, one needs to think
about what to do with the tree when the
holidays are over.
Will you keep the tree in a pot and use it
again next Christmas, or will you plant it out
in the yard? Certain tv.Des of evergreens work
well as potted plants and others do best in the
yard.
Choose a slow-growing evergreen if you
want to keep your tree living in a put and use
Become a pro with
Standard Pastry
From: Lew Lasher
One -Crust Pie; 9-Inch
13 cup shortening
1 cup all-purpose flour
12 teasoon salt
2 to 3 tablespoon cold water
10-Inch
12 cup shortening
1 13 cup all purpose flour
12 teaspoon salt
3 to 4 tablespoon cold water
Two-Crust Pie; 9-Inch
23 cup plus 2-tablespoon shorting
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 to 5 tablespoon cold water
Instructions:
Cut shorting & salt into flouruntil particles
are size of small peas . Sprinkle in water, 1
tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork until
all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans
to the side of the bowl
(you can add more water if necessery)
Gather pastry into a ball. Shape into
flatten round ball on a lightly floured
board.( For two-crust pie, divide pastry in
half and shape into 2 rounds)
Roll pastry 2 inches larger then inverted
pie plate with floured rolling pin. Fold pastry
Gingerbread cookies sure to please
Gingerbread Dough
Makes two dozen cookies
5 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cloves
14 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable shortening
cup granulated sugar
1 cup light molasses 1 egg
Before you start: Wash your
hands
thoroughly with hot, soapy water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine flour, cinnamon
ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside
Christmas tree this
it as a Christmas tree again next year. Pines,
cedars and spruce are slower growing, are
easier to prune and keep looking nice in a pot
longer than any of the fir trees.
If you plan on planting your living
Christmas tree on your property after the
holidays, think about how big a tree your
yard can handle. A tiny Douglas fir or Deodar
cedar may grow into a 40-foot giant by the
time your toddler goes to college.
Avoid planting trees to close to a house
because their roots may 'cause damage to
cement foundations. If your space is limited,
purchase a slow growing spruce or pine.
Whatever the choice, a living evergreen tree
should be kept indoors no longer than a
week. A warm house will cause the tree to
lose hardiness and it may begin growing.
The major problem with a living tree is
leaving it inside too long and having it break
dormancy. Then it is vulnerable to cold
damage when you put it outside.
While the tree is inside, water it
sufficiently, and keep it away from sources
of heat such as wood stoves, radiators and
heating duct outlets. After the holidays, plant
it outside as soon as possible if the weather is
moderate.
If you are planning on planting the tree out
in the yard, it is better to get it into the ground
right away. Its roots are more vulnerable to
freezing if it is still sitting in the pot.
And Bodie, if you're reading this, at least
I don't fall down on dry level ground.
crust-
in fourths; place
In pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate,
pressing firmly against bottom and side of
the pie plate
Now you ready to pour in your pie
filling cook and enjoy
Never fail Pie Crust
Contributed by Lindsay Nelson
3 cups flour
1 cups shorting
1 egg
1 tespooon salt
4 tablespoon water
5 1 teaspoon vineger
Blend together flour, salt and shorting
with a pastry cutter or two knives until
crumbly. Combine egg, water and vinegar.
Make a well in the flour mixture and pour in
liquid Blend well. Ready to roll out for pie.
Makes crust for 1 double crust pie or
one single (i.e. one cherry and one pumpkin)
Crockpot Meatloaf
Source: The best of electric crockery
cooking
(makes 6 serving, (enjov)
Ingredients:
12 cup whole milk
2 slices white bread
1 12 lb ground beef
2 eggs
1 small onion, peeled
1 12 tsp salt
12 tsp pepper
1 tsp dry muster
1 can 12 oz whole tomatoes
Instruction;
Place the milk and the bread in the large
mixing bow, and let stand until the bread has
adsorbed all the milk. With two forks break
the bread in to crumbs. Beat the ground beef
into the crumbs until well mixed. Make a
hollow in the center of the meat and break the
eggs into it. Beat the eggs a little: then grate
the onions into the eggs, add salt, pepper and
mustard, mix all ingredients well. Shape into
round cake and place in the slow cooker.
Drain the tomatoes, and place them on the
meat. Cover and cook on low foi 5-7 hours
in anuuin large uowi, use an ciccu iw iuiah
to beat shorting and sugar until light and
fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Stir in flour
mixture to make stiff dough.
Roll out dough to 18 inch thick. Cut out
cookies to desired shape and transfer to
ungreased backing sheet. With a toothpick,
press a hole in the top center of each cookie.
Make it large enough for a ribbon to pass
through. So you can use the cookies to
decorate the Christmas tree if you want to or
you can eat them with a hole in the center, or
You can cut out gingerbread man, look at
the picture and use your imagination
then you take a pinch of dough the size of
a dime and roll it with your lingers ana press
it on the face of the gingerbread man for his
eyes
Do the same thing for his nose, for his lips
roll the dough with your hands so the dough
becomes long in your hands and then press it
on his face for the lips into a half circle for his
lips, look at the picture
Or you can use M&M's to decorate the
face with the different colors for eves 1ms
and nose .
Bake gingerbread 12 to 15 minutes or
until firm golden brown. Cool cookies on a
w ire rack.
Taken inpart
From "Country Living Country Christmas
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