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Bath County Cooperative Extension

Happy August! I hope you all are fairing this summer weather well. July was an ex-

tremely busy month for us at the Extension Office. We had several entries for our Ex-

hibit Hall for our county fair. There are a few items left at the office. If you entered

something, please stop by to see if you won a prize. We also hosted Super Star Chef

Camp again this summer. 20 children participated in this cooking camp and they had

a great time. Hannah Mayrand, FCS Agent in Montgomery County, and I hosted a

canning class also. It was a really good session and we learned and canned lots of

things. Extension Office also started a new summer kids program at the Farmers Mar-

ket, Power of Produce. It was a really great program that Terence Clemons—4-H

Agent, Rob Amburgey—Agriculture Agent, Laykin Smith—KSU Snap-Ed Assistant,

and I hosted. Kids came to the farmers market and earned POP Bucks to be spent at

the farmers market. They tried food samples, played educational games, and other

activities throughout the week. Bath County Memorial Library came with activities,

and Family Resource Center Coordinators Michele Johnson, Gloria Metz, and Kay

Wells helped with activities. We are so grateful for their help! Lastly, the walking pro-

gram ended last week. Thanks so much for all the participants in Sharpsburg and Ow-

ingsville for your commitment to better health.

This month we are getting ready for a new Homemaker year. Notebook inserts will be

ready in the next week or so. LRA Leadership Day is August 21. Call the office if you

intend to attend. Also, we are going back to the State Fair! Get your tickets and join us.

Call the office to sign up for that as well. And we have Cook Thru the Calendar this

month, August 16.

Dear ladies and gentlemen,

I can't hardly believe that August is here. Well our summer seems to be flying by. I hope all of you were able to attend at least some of the activities at the Bath County Fair. There was a lot of things going on outside and we had our products for the inside that were being judged. We want to Thank everyone for participating in the Exhibit Hall Entries. Congratulations to eve-ryone who won a ribbon on their entries. Hope to see a lot more next year! I think most of you may know that Nicole Gwishiri is planning to get married in September, so we are having a wedding shower for her August 21st at the Extension Office at 5:00PM and would like all the Homemakers to come and celebrate with her. I hope you all can attend. At our last Homemak-ers Council Meeting we decide that we were going to do try and do a little more for the Back-pack program. So every month we are going to try and get more fruit in the packs. This month the fruit is peaches. The little plastic 4 pack cartons or a can or any fruit you have. We are just trying to help the kids get something different. You can drop them off at the Family Resource Center. If anyone has any ideas projects please give me a call. 859-585-0082.

God Bless, Lois Ginn/President

A Message From Your President!

FCS Extension News!

KEHA News 2-3

KSU Korner 4

Fitness Begin-

nings: Having a

5

LRA Leadership

Training Day

7

LRA Leadership

Training Day

7

Skills Day Bro-

chure

8-12

Inside Story 6

Inside this issue:

Special points of

interest:

8/21: LRA Training

(10a)

9/7: Skills Day Regis-

tration Due (make

checks payable to Bath

County Homemakers)

10/2: Skills Day

(Fleming CES)

KEHA News!

Join us in Montgomery County for the annual Leadership Lesson Training Day. This day is for ANY and ALL Homemakers. It is a fun (and FREE) day of learning for the lessons for the year, leadership training, and fellowshipping with other Homemakers from Licking River Area. Call the office if you plan to attend! At least one member from each club is encour-aged to attend. Lunch is provided!!!

When: August 21 Where: Montgomery County Extension Office Time: 10 am

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Happy birthday to all of you

born in August!

Patsy Copher

John Flynn

Pat Gates

Ralpha Harvey

Cherry Lyons

Barbara McDonald

Maddy Purvis

Virginia Smith

Ann Traylor

Jacky Watson

Judy Whaley

Glenda Wills

Send in your birthdates so that you can get recog-

nized in the newsletter!

Join us as we take a trip to the State Fair! If you haven’t

been in a while participate in the free shows, midway rides,

Pride of the Counties, Heritage Hall, food demonstrations

and competitions, and all of the exhibits from across the

state! Also, of course participate in the trying of exotic fair

food. When: August 22

Time: Leaving at 8:30 am

Cost: Entrance to fair is $10 at the gate

or buy from Kroger for $7 until August

16. Call the office to sign up! The van

holds 10 adults comfortably! Space is

limited!

Join us this month as we prepare Italian Shrimp Pasta

and other items to make this a full meal. This class

includes learning more about how to stay active at

any stage of life, a nutrition lesson, and preparing a

full meal!

When: August 16

Where: Bath Ag Center

Time: 10 am

Please call the office to reserve

your spot! This is important for planning purposes!

Thanks so much!

Fathers play an integral part in a child’s life,

especially the early years! Bath County Ex-

tension is partnering with Gateway Com-

munity Action’s Fatherhood program to

host Night Out With Dad! We will be creating a meal,

playing educational games that focus on nutrition and

finances, and creating crafts. This program is for children

ages 5-12 and their caregivers. Call the Extension Office

to sign up—606-674-6121. . August 7 at 5:30 pm.

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August 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Scrapbook

Club (10a)

Ex. Off.

2 3 Farmers

Market (8a)

Ex. Off.

4 Farmers

Market

(8a) Ex.

Off.

5 6 7 Farmers

Market (8a)

Ex. Off.

Night Out With

Dad (5:30p)

Ex. Off.

8 9 10 Farmers

Market Ap-

preciation

Day

11 Farm-

ers Mar-

ket (8a)

Ex. Off.

12 13 Country @

Heart Home-

maker Mtg.

6:30p @ Dot-

tie Vice’s

14 Farmers

Market (8a)

Ex. Off.

15 16 Cook Thru

Calendar (10a)

Ex. Off.

17 Farmers

Market (8a)

Ex. Off.

18 Farm-

ers Mar-

ket (8a)

Ex. Off.

19 20

Hill-N-Dale

Homemakers

Sherrie’s Piz-

za 6pm

21 Farmers

Market (8a)

Ex. Off.

Licking River

Area Training

(10a) Mont-

gomery County

22 State

Fair Outing

(8:30a) Ex.

Off.

23 24 Farmers

Market (8a)

Ex. Off.

25 Farm-

ers Mar-

ket (8a)

Ex. Off.

26 27 28 Farmers

Market (8a)

Ex. Off.

29 30 31 Farmers

Market (8a)

Ex. Off.

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Fitness Beginnings: Developing A Workout Plan

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Source: Natalie Jones, UK physical activity program coordinator

If you are just starting to work out or looking to shake up your routine, devel-

oping a workout plan can keep you from burning out too quickly as you begin your

fitness journey and help you stay focused on your goals.

To get the results you want, your workout plan should include cardio exercis-

es as well as strength training. Take into consideration your current fitness level

and goals and customize a plan for you.

Aerobic exercise, also known as cardio, requires you to move your large muscles in the same direction for a

certain period of time. This type of exercise increases your heartrate and breathing, which in turn, makes your heart

and lungs stronger. You should do aerobic exercise at moderate intensity for at least 2 hours and 30 minutes each

week. Moderate intensity means you are working hard enough to raise your heartrate and sweat. While 2 hours

and 30 minutes a week may seem like a long time, you can break it up into smaller periods over the week, such as

five days of 30-minute work outs or 23, 10-minute activities spread throughout the week.

Customize the length of your workout time to fit your weekly schedule. As long as you are doing a moderate-

intensity exercise for 10 minutes, you are making a difference. Starting slow is always okay. Some good examples

of aerobic exercises include walking, running, Zumba and swimming. Pick an activity that you think might be fun or

is something that you already enjoy doing. By doing so, you are more likely to stick with it.

Cardio exercise tends to be many people’s go-to form of physical activity, and often, many forget about the

importance of strength training. Having strong muscles is so much more than being toned. Strong muscles can help

you keep your balance, which is particularly important as you age. It can also make everyday tasks such as carry-

ing groceries or children much easier. Your workout plan should include at least two days of strength training exer-

cises that target all your major muscle groups including your legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms.

You can strength train with weights, resistance bands or simply by lifting your own weight through situps and

pushups. If it’s been a while since you’ve exercised, you may want to start out with one set of muscle strengthening

activities, which is between eight-12 repetitions of one exercise, and gradually increase to two to three sets to gain

the maximum health benefits. You can do strength training on the same day as your aerobic activity, but remember

that strength training is in addition to the 2 hours and 30 minutes of aerobic activity.

For more information on developing a workout plan, contact the Bath County Extension office.

Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social

status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political be-

lief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information,

age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

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I hope to see you at the Extension Office at some point during the

month of August. Encourage new people to stop by and see what

type of resources we provide for our community. Also, join us for

the Farmers Market Appreciation Day. The organization is provid-

ing lunch for customers that day. It’s always good and it’s a great

way to funnel money back into the local community and support

our farmers, crafters, and artisans.

Remember, if you are canning this summer and have a dial gauge,

bring it into the Extension Office to get it tested for free.

If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. Have a

great August and a happy start to the school year.

Sincerely,

Nicole Gwishiri

Bath County Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences Education

2914 E. HWY 60

Owingsville, KY 40360

Bath County Cooperative

Extension

According to the National Weather Service, lightning strikes the United States 25 million times a year, killing an average of 47 individuals and severely injuring many others. Fortunately, about 90 percent of individuals struck by lightning live, though they can suffer from neurological problems for the rest of their lives. While thunderstorms and lightning can occur in any season, in Kentucky they are more frequent in the summer. Remember these basic tips to stay safe from lightning:

No place outside is safe in a thunderstorm! When you hear thunder, move to a building with electricity or plumbing, or to an enclosed metal-topped automobile with closed windows. Picnic shelters, baseball dugouts, dog houses or small buildings with no electricity or plumbing are not safe from lightning.

If lightning strikes your home, it can travel through electrical, phone, plumbing and television reception systems. It can also travel through metal wiring in concrete walls and floors. Do not use corded phones or touch electrical equipment and cords during a thunderstorm, as doing so puts you in direct contact with electricity. You can use cellular phones, cordless phones, remote control devices and wireless computers.

Avoid running water during thunderstorms. Do not wash your hands, wash dishes or take a shower during a storm.

Stay away from windows, doors and porches. Do not lie on concrete floors or lean against concrete walls during a thunder-storm.

Once it appears that a thunderstorm has passed, remain in safe shelter for 30 minutes after you hear the last rumble of thun-der.

Do not believe the myth that lightning doesn't strike twice. Lightning can and does strike the same place multiple times!

If you encounter a victim of lightning, call 911. The human body does not store electricity, so it is safe to touch a lightning victim to administer first aid or CPR.

References: Lightning Indoors. National Weather Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-indoors, retrieved May 10, 2018. Lightning Myths and Facts. National Weather Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. https://

Phone: 606-674-6121

Fax: 606-674-6687

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