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Warm Springs, Oregon
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Arlene Boileau
4-H & Youth
Bob Pawelek Clint Jacks
Livestock Staff Chair, Madras Secretary
Bernadette Handley Zack del Nero Minnie RedDog
Home Economics Natural Resources 4-H Assistant
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The Clover speaks-
The Clover Speaks
By: Arlene Boileau, & Minnie
Tulalakus
To let the community know,
Deanie is leaving Warm Springs
OSU Extension. Deanie has been
with us for four years and has
learned and grown. We are sorry to
see her move on but we know Deanie
will enjoy her new job. She will be
missed and we wish her the very
best of life. We hope you enjoy your
new job with the VOCS program
Deanie. We want to thank Mayanne
for all her assistance in the office
this summer and we wish her a great
school year, Thank You Mayanne.
In our previous article, we
thanked many people for volun
teering at the Warm Springs 4-H
Culture Enrichment Camp At Peters
Pasture; there were some people that
were left out. Now that this year's
4-H camp is over we have remem
bered many more people who have
contributed to the success of the
previous camps. Hilda Culpus and
Effie Culpus nave been coming to
4-H camp to be the elders. These
two gifted Elders gave direction and
attention to children when they
acted out at camp. Les and RpIH
Peratrovich for being the cooks in
the early years of this 4-H camp,
Thanks.
Another 4-H camp season has
come and gone, and the children
have grown enormously. There were
many departments, community
members and non- community
members that have put time, effort
and energy into the true meaning of
Volunteering once again. In no par
ticular order here is the list of vol-
Natural Resource Notables-
Department for the use of the
two-way radio (C.O.P.S program
Stoney Miller), and the police offic-
unteers;
Mikki for your unconditional
support, guidance, love and
muscles. McDonalds in Madras do
nated the juice and container to mix
the juice for two weeks. Ware house
crew for delivering all the paper
goods to the 4-H campsite. Utilities
For delivering the tables to camp
site. Mark Jackson & Bodie Shaw,
from Forestry for watering the dust
road and the 4-H campsite. BIA
Roads, Allie David and crew for
grading the bumpy road. Raymond
Tusumpt all around 4-H camp sup
porter. The Warm Springs Police
ers for checking of the 4-H campers
on a daily bases. Natural Resources
Bear Tracks Simtustus, for deliver
ing the salmon to the 4-H campsite.
Soil and Water Richard Craig, for
testing the spring water and creek
and paying for the testing. Warm
Springs Market (Bobby and Maria)
for all your support (not matter
what.) Buford and grandchildren, for
your humor, support & euidance.
Marcela and Don Hall, (thanks for
visiting your sister) for your muscles
and your vehicles. Relda R.
Peratrovich for you support, help,
and love at 4-H camp. Fire Manage
ment for your daily assistance of the
sweathouse fires. Neda Wesley for
stepping forward in all areas where
help was needed, and being a won
derful role model for the children.
All the 4-H camp staff who helped at
4-H camp, each and every one of you
have contributed to the campers, and
did a tremendous job; Mayanne
Aguilar, Clifton Brunoe & Christine
Brunoe and family, Debby Boese,
Mary Smith, (and Larry for bringing
the camper to the 4-H Camp site).
Bill Jones, Chris New, Jack Scruggs,
Ruby Scruggs, Roberta Kirk, Ken
Smith, Heidi KatchiaJ L& ann Samsel,
Marleen Thibodeaux, Erika Balbier,
Linda Bagley, Elisse Bagley, Willie
Bagley, Brad & Jim from EMT de-
fiartment, Delia Walsey, Douglas
ackson, Bob New, Larson Kalama,
Alveda Charley, Brandon Bruno,
Irene Boise, & Brandon Brunoe. ECE
for net working with the 4-H pro
gram to bring ECE Children to the
4-H camp for one day. Warm Springs
Community Wellness Center tor net
working with the 4-H program in
bring the BoysGirls Club to 4-H
camp, Austin Greene thank you for
bring Carol Allison up for the day.
Bernadette Hoyer for coming to the
4-H campsite to take these two
groups on the short hikes. Commu
nity Health Education Team
(C.H.E.T.), Anson Begay and Judy
Charley for come up to teach our
children about tobacco us, and the
cool gifts again. Diabetes team for
teaching our children to eat healthy
and to take care of their bodies. Ve
hicle Pool for the use of the two-ton
truck. Sue Fisher for donating the
trailer to haul the water to the 4-H
Camp site, Thank you so much Sue.
The Work Experience Development
Department (WEDD) Crew for the
help of putting up and taking down
the campsite, wood cutting for sweat
houses; Renee Sohappy, Lil Bull
Suppah, (sorry you were hurt hope
you are better.) William (Ink) Culpus,
Tammy Robinson, Nathan Williams,
Adele Waheneka, Jimmy Wesley JR,
thanks for making us laugh (we re
ally needed that,) Roderick Wesley,
Eric Williams, Leni Miller, Macia
Soliz for approving her crew to come
out and work with us, and for sup
porting the 4-H camp. Myra
Shawaway for taking the time to
observe and experience the campers
and the 4-H camp, Thank You Myra.
If there is any person not listed
here we apologize. All these people
have contributed one way or another
to make 4-H camp successful this
year for our children. Many spent
their vacation hours to be at 4-H
camp, you all know who you are and
you are applauded for your ex
traordinary time. The children have
grown and learned many different
things for the two weeks. Our thanks
goes out to each of you, who have
helped make a difference and create
happy memories for our children of
Warm Springs. THANK YOU!!!
Lost and found items from 4-H
Camp are in the OSU Extension Of
fice for
2 (Two) weeks.
What Can WE do?
The U.S. Government reports that
global warming will produce wide
spread changes in the U.S. climate in
future decades. Drought-like condi
tions will hit every region of the
country, sea levels will rise, and ur
ban populations will suffer under
extreme temperatures. Environmen
tal groups, research groups, and
others have given us tons of material
to watch, listen, or read about the
many different possible causes and
effects of global warming. So, what
can WE do about it?
First off, WHY? That answer
should have been taught to you as
soon as you could understand it - as
a child. I've heard it put many dif
ferent ways, here is a common one:
"We don't own this world, we bor
row it from our children." I don't
know about ownership or whatever,
but I do know that I wish for my
children, grandchildren, nieces,
nephews, and complete strangers to
grow up in a world as beautiful as I
have known - or better.
Our ancestors (and mine come
from both sides of the ocean) suffered
through disease, oppression, war,
drought, starvation, and a host of
other problems. At the same time,
they worked to find solutions: we
have vaccines against many diseases,
we haven't had a World War in over
50 years (thank you Veterans), we
have seen many advances in educa
tion and civil rights. We have also
seen major advances in environ
mental protection over the past 30
years. It is time that our leaders are
made to understand that we need a
healthy earth so that we may survive
well.
We need clean air, water, and soil.
We need clean sources of energy,
recycling programs, and we need to
change the focus away from the
short-term money goal to a long-term
goal of environmental sustainability.
As a young man, I grew up in the
shadow of the threat of nuclear war
and environmental pollution - just
like our kids are today. Many of the
problems we have with youth crime,
alcohol, and drug abuse stems from
the fact that our youth don't have
much hope for the future. It is spelled
out for us every evening on the
evening news - the world appears to
be doomed to pollution and greed.
However, there is hope - we can
work to make things better for our
future generations. Find ways to
conserve energy in your own home -Reduce,
Reuse, and Recycle. Be
aware of what you can do to be a part
of the solution - not the problem.
Now, don't go overboard and quit
taking showers or anything, just be
sensible about it - and teach your
children and relatives.
If you have questions or ideas -contact
us at the OSU Extension office.
HOME SWEET HOME
By Bernadette Handley, Family &
Community Development Agent
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No matter how short summer
seemed, it is over and the new school
year is here. Along with it, come
adjustments for every parent and
child. Timp aHjuQtmpnte. lpop 9
justments, eating adjustments. ..just
to name a few. In addition to the
"expected" adjustments in our home
this year, we have another one to
add to the list. This fall my step
daughter is entering a new grade
AND a new school.
Getting her ready for school took
extra care and time this summer. We
allowed for time to visit the school
and to have discussions with her
about the changes and how she felt
about them. And, that was the easy
part! The hard part will be offering
support and encouragement as she
transitions through learning at
school and at play, making friends
and getting to know new rules and
styles of teaching. How will we, as
parents, know if our children are
adjusting well? How will we know if
she is troubled by the events of the
day or by a certain action at school?
We need to listen. Really listen
and let our child. Just as their bodies
are growing, so are their communi
cation skills. What they are feeling
or trying to say is not always what
they say. The questions we ask might
be more difficult for them to answer
than we think. Sometimes, adults
have to translate the message they
give us.
"How was your day?" seems like
an easy question to us. But how does
a 6 year-old summarize his good or
bad events of the day into a few
words? He had a wonderful day but
he had to go stand in the corner at
the end of the day. How do you think
he will "remember" his day? He
might stammer "I hate school" be
cause that is all his vocabulary allows
him to say. What he wants to say is "
I did not talk in class but teacher
thought I had. I do not like being
punished for something I did not do
and I do not think it is fair." It is up
to us as the parents to interpret the
language and the emotion.
Observing your child's body lan
guage helps in this process. Watch
how their movements, gestures, ac
tions, or facial expressions change
when they are talking. Throwing
something down on the floor can
mean 'frustration' rather than 'an
ger'. Hunkering down in the car seat
may signal that she is upset or hurt.
But what does really listening
mean? It is not driving down the
road and nodding without hearing
while you think about what to fix for
dinner. It is about turning the radio
down, maintaining eye contact and
giving responses as they share the
events of their day. It is not filling in
the blanks when they stop talking
momentarily. It is allowing them the
time to reflect on what they want to
say and how they want to say it.
It is not about reading the paper,
looking over every 30 seconds and
saying "uh huh". It is about putting
the paper down and leaning over the
couch to hear them, to see them. It is
not about judging or directing what
they say. It is about being patient
and letting them sense your care and
concern so they may snare freely.
It is really quite simple. Listening
is about respecting the feelings of
your child, accepting their point of
view and learning who they are and
how they think. It is what parents
do.
2000- 2001 Better Kid Care
Satellites
. Time: 4:15 PM -5:45 PM - .
Place: 1 - Floor Training Room, Education Building, 1110
Wasco Street, Warm Springs
September 21, 2000- Working With Wood - Is Do
ableOctober 26, 2000 -Eating Times-the Ups and
DownsNoyVmej- for Center Di
rectors - Personnel Issues
(Center Directors and Supervisors Only - 2:30 AM -,
5:30PM) V:
December 7, 2000 - Biting and SharingMarch l.JOOl
Pets in Child Care?????April 5, 2001 -New Ways to
Plan Activitie sMay 3, 200 i-L e t ' s C e 1 e b r a t e.Iune 7,
2001-Exciting Backyard Science Activities
Welcome back to school all
students, teachers and aides! Hope
it will be a great year!
Mare's milk substitute
By Bob Pawelek
What is the home remedy for
mares milk substitute,colostrum and
growing milk?
The best product I have found is
called Foal-Lac Powder, a foal milk
STOCKMAN'S ROUNDUP: Oat hay is good feed-
'fit
by Bob Pawelek
OSU Livestock Agent
I was recently asked about oat
hay for wintering beef cows. Ben
Bruce of the University of Nevada
at Reno gave some sample rations
using oat hay and alfalfa at various
stages of production. Following is
more information on oat hay for beef
cows.
In my opinion, a mix of alfalfa
grass or alfalfaoat hay is a better
ration for wintering beef cows than
straight alfalfa or straight grass or
straight oat hay. This is provided
the ration meets the animal's nutri
ent requirements. I base my opinion
on the following:
Oat and grass hays are higher in
fiber (coarser) than alfalfa so they
have a slower passage rate (mouth
to anus) than alfalfa. Passage rate
becomes important on cold days.
Heat from the animal is stored in the
rumen and discharged in the ma
nure. Oat hays and grass hays are
usually lower in nutritive quality
than alfalfa. On the down side,
consumption is reduced with slower
passage rate and lower protein feeds.
Oats for Hay
Oat hay makes a satisfactory hay
crop if cut when stems an leaves
are still green. Oats make the most
nutritious hay when cut in the soft
dough stage because of the higher
protein content. Considerable energy
is stored in the kernels at maturity,
but extreme shattering losses wili
occur if harvest is delayed until this
stage of development.
Oats used for forage has a greater
tendency than wheat or barley to
accumulate potentially toxic levels
of nitrate in plant forage under
conditions of drought, hail damage,
or other growth factors that cause
cessation of normal growth patterns.
Under such conditions, a laboratory
diagnosis of oats forage for nitrates
would give helpful information
relative to its safety.
Straw
Oat straw is a widely used
by-product for wintering brood cows
in the Midwest. Research trials con
ducted at the NDSU Dickinson Re
search Center indicate satisfactory
performance by mature gestating
brood cows when oat straw com
prised 50 percent of the ration. A
recent North Dakota comparison in
dicated similar cow wintering per
formance between cows fed corn
residue bales free choice or coarsely
ground oat straw when both groups
of cows received a half ration of good
quality hay. Oat straw is slightly
more digestible and more palatable
than wheat or barley straw but less
palatable and digestible than millet
straw.
Maturity Effects on Forage
Protein and energy digestibility
decline rather dramatically while the
fibrous fractions of the plant increase
as the plant matures from late boot
to mature seed stage. Once it has
headed, oats matures more rapidly
than other small grains and may
3uickly become more mature than
esired for forage, resulting in head
shattering and seedoss.
replaced Formulated especially for
foals, this powder provides the criti
cal nutrition for orphaned and early
weaned foals. Instantized for easy
mixing. Mix 1 cup of Foal-Lac
Powder with 3 cups of warm water
to yield 1-12 pints milk replacer.
Feeding schedule: 112 pints eight
times per day for a 1-14 day old foal,
2 pints eight times per day for a 2-3
week old foal, 3 pints six times per
day for a 3-5 week old foal, 3 pints
four times per day for a 5-7 week old
foal, and 3 pints two times per day
for a 7-8 week old foal. Powder comes
in a 25-lb.
From the Nasco Catalog now on
line.