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Homemaker Club Notes:
Thanks to Sarah Mason and to Eleanor
Sharp for their donations for yarn for the Second Wind Dreams lap robe
project. Thanks to Judy Milliner for her donation to the Ovarian Cancer
Fund. Thanks to the Town & Country Club for their donation of 35 cans to
World Food Day, to the Busy Bees who donated 47 items and a gift
certificate for $15 to a local food market to a resident of their
community, and to Jericho for their 35 cans. Special thanks to all who
donated the magazines that Homestead residents wanted: Sharon
Fields/Carolyn Jeffries/June Smith/Melodye Fletcher/ Lois James/Helen
Powell/Edith Tennill/Pat Gray/Sue Barnett (I've probably left someone
out-if so I apologize). Thanks to those who donated cakes for the
Homestead cake walk!! Thanks to the Henry County Homemakers for the
donation of the fabric pumpkins for the residents at Homestead.
October 5: Body
Recall continues! Everywhere we turn we hear about the
benefits of exercise and how it can help our health and
the quality of our life. But the question for many
people, especially sedentary individuals, is what kind
of exercise is safe for me to do and where can I find
it. One of the important aspects of starting any
exercise program is starting off slowly and gradually
building up your exercise level. The Henry County
Extension Service will again be offering a proven,
tested method of easy exercise that is designed
especially for the over 50 bunch. The program is called
Body Recall, a lifetime fitness program for the “living
longer” population. As the name indicates, Body Recall
is a call back, a revival, a renewal of the movements
learned or experienced in youth. Class runs from Oct. 5
through December 23 and is held from 10:30 to 11:30 at
the Extension office-generally on W-W-F but call for a
complete schedule. Stop by and see if Body Recall is for
you. New participants pay $30.
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Body Recall Fall Schedule
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Call 211; Henry
County is in the Metro United Way Get Connected program;
Dialing 211 gives you access to health and human service
resources 25 hours a day, seven days a week and is free
and confidential. They provide information on basic
needs like financial assistance, health and medical
needs, and community services during disasters like the
ice storm).
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October 27: Gifts of Gratitude program by
Extension Agent, Nelda Moore at 1:30 on Tuesday, October 27 here at the
Extension Office. Many times we forget how to appreciate what we have
and this program is designed to assist us in looking at the glass as half
full rather than half empty. Everyone is invited to attend and Homemaker
Club lesson leaders will get the materials for their club meetings.
November 11; 17th Annual Holiday
Bazaar
The event will be held at the Henry
County 4H Fairgrounds building on Highway 421 on Saturday, November 14
from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. You will enjoy over 30 booths just
brimming with unique and creative gifts that will make you a hit with
anyone on your list. You can shop until you drop and then stop by the
Senior Citizens lunch counter sponsored by tha-Xri-County Community
Action Agency. They will revive your energy with their delicious soups,
sandwiches and desserts.
If you can't find a gift from this
listing of booths it probably doesn't exist!! Currently those renting
booths include: Debbi Hargrove (hand painted items), Christopher
Burnerte (customized farm toys), Marsha Ellis/Cordelia Miller
(decorative art/sourdough bread), Cheri Green, Jeanne Denner (rare
African Violets/scarves/hats/totes), Pam CoombsMethodist Women (hand
crafts and baked goods), Edith Tennill (hand made crafts), Charlie
Sevier (hand crafted items), Teresa Baker (Longaberger baskets and
pottery), Mary Ann Holmes(wool chairmats /yarn embroidery), Jeanne
Simpson (quilt panel, jackets and vests), Neal Morris (wood turning,
carving bowls and vases), Paul Tokosh (jams/fried apple pies/honey/dried
fruit), Paula Shields (celljewelry/wreaths/macrame belts/dog collars),
Clyde Morgan (Tobacco Art), Smithfield Garden Club, Henry County Art &
Craft Guild (Raffle of art guild items), Karen/Bruce Nethery
(woodworking and Christmas Decor), Beth Beck/Rodney Beck (handcrafted
silver jewelery/nature photography/limited edition prints), Saundra
Smith (painted gourds, stools, jewelry/purses), Sharon Silvers
(paintings/furniture/ornaments), Malissa Beatty
(paintings/sketches/Santa Dolls/Boxes), Sharon Force (jewelry), Annmarie
Beach (Lia Sophia Jewelry), Annmarie Scott (hand made and South West
American Indian jewelry); Woody Davenport (soy candles), Earl Former
(leather items/belts and wallets), Betty Coen (pumpkin rolls and bread),
Marie Swinford (baked goods/ceramics/ornaments), Patricia Adkins (hand
painted gourds), Suzy Robinette, UK Women's Health Registry information
booth, and the Town and Country Homemakers with their chances on theme
baskets for the Teddy Bear Tree. So go ahead and mark your calendars now
and don't forget to attend!
November 16; Area Extension Homemaker
Council-Henry County has been selected as the site for the area
Extension Homemaker Council this year. The group of about 20 from around our
seven county area will be visiting our office from about 9-noon. Our
delegates include: President Saundra Smith, Vice-President Colleen Douglas
and Area Environmental Chairman Irene Smith.
November 17; Reality Store at the
Henry County Middle School
It is that time of year again and we
REALLY need your help with this 13th Annual event. We need volunteers to
assist from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. There are 19 booths so we need at
least 50 volunteers. Teachers and students find the Reality Store to be a
real eye-opening experience. Morning refreshments and lunch is provided. It
is not difficult to catch on if you are new and you are seated all day so
there is no .standing required. PLEASE help us out and give us a call-at
845-2811-I know that you will find this an eye-opening experience too!
Thanks to Homemakers From Ghana;
Homemakers should remember the Ghana project that we participated in last
year. Here is a photo and a special 'thank-you". The Photo was taken by the
group of Extension Homemakers from Kentucky who visited the Kentucky Academy
where the supplies we sent were used in Adjeikrom, Ghana. The funds provided
electricity, fans, new tables and chairs, improved windows and additional
building improvements. The school supplies will be used by the students
during the upcoming year!
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Nominations Sought for Kentucky
Master Farm Homemaker Guild: Are you interested in the Kentucky Master
Farm Homemaker Guild? This year, the Guild is accepting nominations from
our area. A person recognized as a Kentucky Master Farm Homemaker:
- is a member in good standing of
the Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association and has been a member
at least five years;
- resides in a designated county
in the Commonwealth of Kentucky at the time of nomination and
recognition;
- is knowledgeable and supportive
of the Cooperative Extension Service;
- is a farm woman who lives on a
working farm and is included in the labor and/or management of the
farm for at least a five year period;
- derives a percentage of the
family income from the farm operation;
- gives unselfish service to her
family, community, state and nation;
- promotes and practices the
highest possible standards of living in our American farm homes; and
- focuses attention on the
positive aspects of farm home life.
Additional information is available
by contacting the Extension office. One nomination per county may be
submitted for district selection, and up to two nominees from each
district can be considered for state selection. The county nomination
materials are due to state by November 15, 2009.
Steps to Bone Health: Calcium and
vitamin D work together to ensure the body has enough calcium. Calcium
combines with phosphorus to build strong bones and teeth. It also helps
muscles contract, blood clot normally, regulate blood pressure, nerves send
messages to the brain, and reduces the risk of some cancers. Calcium is also
needed to prevent osteoporosis, a disease that occurs mostly in older adults
as a result of loss of bone density. Adults under age 50 need 1,000
milligrams of calcium daily, and adults age 50 and over need 1,200
milligrams of calcium. The best sources of calcium are rnilk and dairy
products. Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium in the body. Vitamin D can
be obtained through the skin during exposure to direct sunlight and from the
diet. Fortified milk, egg yolks, liver, and saltwater fish are the best
sources. Adults under age 50 need 400 to 800 International units of vitamin
D3 and adults age 50 and over need 800 to 1,000 international units. Vitamin
D3 is the best form of vitamin D to promote bone health.
Along with regular weight-bearing
exercise and the avoidance of smoking and excessive alcohol, the risks of
osteoporosis can be reduced. So make sure your diet includes enough Calcium
and Vitamin D.
Source Sandra
Bastin, Extension Specialist for Food and Nutrition, University of Kentucky,
College of Agriculture
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Trick, Treat or Toy?
Researchers from Yale University's Center for Eating
and Weight Disorders investigated whether children would
choose toys over candy when offered both on Halloween.
They observed 284 kids between the ages of 3 and 14.
Guess what? Children were just as likely to choose toys
as candy, regardless of gender. (J Nutr Educ Behav. 2003
Jul-Aug; 35 (4):207-9)
Non-Candy Ideas:
• Fun fruits - use stickers and gummy worms to
decorate fruit for Halloween
• Healthy muffins
• Party favors - Look in the party aisle of your
favorite discount store for bulk packs of toys.
• Stickers
• Pencils, crayons, markers
• Stamps
• Notepads
• Erasers
• Balloons
• Balls
• Small games
• Services - Face painting
or balloon making
Candy Tips:
• Purchase only what you
will use; avoid jumbo
bags.
• Buy at the last minute.
• Choose non-fat candies such as Smarties, Tootsie
Rolls and small pops.
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Easy Pumpkin Pudding
1 cup canned pumpkin 1 package (4-serving size)
sugar-free, instant vanilla pudding mix 1 teaspoon pumpkin
pie spice 1-1/4 cups skim milk
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together. Place in individual bowls or
glasses and chill until set. Serve cold with nonfat whipped
cream on top (optional). Makes 4 servings. Each 2/3 cup
serving: 77 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 2 mg
cholesterol, 380 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4
g protein.
Wormy Apples
6 red baking apples, cored, sliced
1/4 cup raisins
1 Tbsp soft margarine
juice of one lemon
1 tsp cinnamon
pinch nutmeg
1 Tbsp brown sugar
6 candy gummy worms
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine apples, raisins, lemon
juice, spices and sugar in a large baking dish. Cover and
bake until apples are tender, about 30-45 minŽutes. Place in
bowls and serve warm or chilled. Garnish each one with a
gummy worm.
Serves 6. Each 1/2 cup serving: 137 calories, 2.5 g fat, 0.5
g satuŽrated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 28 mg sodium, 31 g
carbohydrate, 0.5 g protein, 4 g fiber.
Pumpkin Apple Butter
2 baking apples, cut in wedges
1-1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup orange or apple juice
15 oz. can pumpkin
Directions:
Place apple wedges, spices and orŽange juice in a covered
glass conŽtainer and microwave until apples are tender,
about 15 minutes. Mash apples and add pumpkin. Puree in food
processor until smooth. Serve warm or refrigerate for later
use.
Use for topping oatmeal, whole wheat toast, yogurt and
muffins.
Serves 8. Each 1/3 cup serving^_72_ calories, 0 g fat, 0 g
saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 5 mg sodium, 17 g
carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 1 g protein.
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Witch's Slaw
1 red apple, cored and shredded
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
1 Tbsp vinegar
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Chill
until ready to serve. For fun with older kids, you can
garnish each serving with a plastic spider.
Serves 5. Each 1 cup serving: 62 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g
saturated fat, 2 mg cholesterol, 35 mg sodium, 13 g
carbohydrate, 2.5 g fiber, 2.5 g protein.
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Second Wind Dreams-an on-going project: we are
currently working on several dreams and projects! Vicki Atha-Activities
Director reported that she could use some volunteers to assist with reading
to several residents, she also needs some books about animals and some
Kentucky History type books. The committee is going to purchase a Henry
History Book, the pictorial Henry History and a copy of the Cemetery Book
for Homestead and provide them with a one-year membership to the Henry
County Historical Society so that they will receive the newsletter. Also if
you have copies of magazines like ‘Reminisce’ or ‘Country Life’ or ‘Kentucky
Afield’ that you would like to donate they would enjoy those types of
magazines for their residents. Vicki also needs a volunteer or two or three
to assist with evening card games of Rook and 7-Up. There are about 4
residents who enjoy playing from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and they just need a
little assistance with score keeping etc. Also if anyone has some manure
that they could donate to enrich the garden boxes that were donated by the
Lions club that would be helpful-the residents really enjoyed their veggies!
And finally they would like to invite everyone to the Fall Festival which
will be on October 23 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Check our web page!
http://henrycountyky.com/extension/secondwind.htm.
Five ways to dig out of budget problems:
Step 1. Break your debt
into small pieces. Paying off the highest interest rate
first saves you the most money. If you feel overwhelmed,
focus on your smallest debt first. You will feel good when
you have one less debt to pay.
Step 2. Keep track of
every penny you spend. Write down everything you spend. Over
time, you will see those spending leaks or extras that you
can do without to help you have enough money to pay your
necessary expenses.
Step 3. Make your
payments on time. Lenders raise interest rates and charge
large fees for late payments. If your payment date does not
work for you, call the creditor and ask to change the
payment due date to one the works for you.
Step 4. Increase your
income. Find a part-time job to give you some extra cash to
pay off your debts and be debt free. You might end up with a
whole new career.
Step 5. Seek help. There
are several trustworthy credit counseling agencies that can
help you enroll in a debt management program if you are in
over your head in debt. You can try to do it on your own
first. Extension publication
FCS 5-104 Money
Management-How To Get Out of Debt, explains how to do it. If you
use a debt management program, it will lower your credit rating
for seven years, but it can set you on the road to good money
management. You can find a credit counseling agency at
www.nfcc.org. Reference: “Live
Debt Free,” Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, November 2008, page
86. Source: Suzanne Badenhop, Extension Specialist for Family
Resource Management, University of Kentucky, College of
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Test your Microwave Utensils to
see if they are safe to use:
Fill a cup with water. Place the cup in the oven on or beside the
utensil in question. Microwave for one minute on high. If the water
becomes hot and the dish remains cool, the dish is microwave safe. If
the dish heats up, it should not be used for microwaving.
Important Note: After the ice
storm disaster it became apparent that we need a listing of county residents
who might need some special attention. So in preparation for natural
disasters, Henry County Disaster and Emergency Service would like to take a
survey of Henry County Citizens who are medically disabled. Examples include
being confined to a wheel chair, being on oxygen, etc. If you are medically
disabled, or know of someone who is please fill out the form
(at this link)
and mail it to: Henry County DES, PO BOX 202, New Castle, KY 40050
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