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Cooperative Extension Service Bourbon County 603 Millersburg Rd Paris, KY 40361 (859) 987-1895 Fax: (859) 987-3120 bourbon.ca.uky.edu

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

Newsletter BOURBON COUNTY EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS

April 2019

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CLUBS

• Each club is asked to donate a service to auction in the live auction • Please submit information on each auction service to the extension office by April 22th • Each club is asked to have one person serve as usher to assist others that need assistance

• Please submit Books Read Report (to be recognized at the meeting) by April 18th • Please bring flowers to be used as door prizes to decorate your table

• Share the fun! Bring a friend to the annual meeting. They may become a member of your club!

KayDenniston Bourbon County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Science

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Leader Training Schedule for 2018-19

Everyone is welcome to attend Leader Training. It is open to anyone. Please note lessons of special interest and mark them on your calendar!

People often look at cooking for one or two as a hassle but it can be very rewarding while giving you the opportunity to be creative as well. This program brings together meal planning, purchasing food, proper

storage, and techniques that make cooking for one or two a simple and fun task. Everyone is welcomed to join us on April 29th at 6:00 pm at Bourbon Extension Office.

Cooking for One or Two April 29th at 6:00 pm – Bourbon County Extension Office

Save the Dates

April 4, 18, May 2 Beginning Quilting Class

April 11 Safety Day for all 5th Graders

April 12 Safety Day for all 4th Graders

April 16 Bourbon County 4-H Speech Contest

April 18 Last Day for ticket sales Annual Mtg

April 18 Books Read Report Due

April 22 Helping Hands Auction Info Due

April 25 County Annual Meeting

April 29 May Lesson Leader Training

May 14-16 KEHA State Meeting

May Paris Storytelling Festival

June 21 Walking Horse Show

June 24 County Fair Entries until 11:00 am

June 24 King Arthur Pie Contest

June 24-29 Bourbon County Fair

July 8 – 11 4-H Camp

August 2 Officer Training for COUNTY Officers

April Etiquette Tips

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! - You made $1834.36! Bourbon County Extension Homemakers first attempt at selling concessions at the farm machinery auction was a

GREAT success! Once again Homemakers stepped to the plate with donations of food, time and energy. Thanks to each and every homemaker that helped worked, donated or solicited for community donations.

Connie Vaughn and Committee

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University of Kentucky family and consumer science extension specialists are bringing practical consumer information into the lives of thousands of new clientele

Hosted by Jennifer Hunter, assistant director of family and consumer sciences extension, the podcasts feature UK specialists answering questions on timely consumer-based topics. Topics have included everything from meal kit delivery services to kids playing sports to understanding substance abuse. New podcasts are released each week.

Talking FACS podcasts are available at https://ukfcsext.podbean.com/

Some selected topics: • Science Behind Keto Diet • All About Essential Oils • Gluten Free Diet • Probiotics and More • The Truth About Vaping • When Opposites Attract –

Managing Finances within Marriage

Check this out and let us know what you think.

FCS Podcasts

Village Square Extension Homemakers Club

is hosting a YARD/BAKE Sale

Friday, May 3, 2019 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Saturday, May 4, 2019

8:00 am – 1:00 pm

LOCATION: Bland Building at Legion Park

Come check out all the goodies they have to share!

Make a Spring Door Hanger Sponsored by Bourbon Belles Homemakers

Bourbon Belles invites you to join them for a

fun evening of painting while creating the perfect Spring Door Hanger just in time for

Mother’s Day

May 10, 2019 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Bourbon County Extension Office $30 due by May 3rd to reserve a seat

All craft supplies, punch and snacks provided. Everyone welcome.

Seating is limited.

Pay $30 to reserve your seat now. Indicate design preference at time of payment.

4-H CAMP TIME!!

“Jungle Safari” is this year’s theme.

Cost is $225 per child – Scholarships are $112.50

Clubs, please consider donating to scholarships.

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8:00-Closing

Sandwich/Fixing Cookies

Bourbon County Walking Horse Show

Homemakers and Clubs,

Once again it is time to prepare for the hospitality services that the Bourbon County Extension Homemakers provide for the Bourbon County Fair, June 24—29, 2019. This year the Walking Horse will be Friday, June 21, 2019.

For this show 5-6 dozen homemade cookies from each club are needed. We also need sandwich fixings (the bread is donated) from as many as possible. Examples of fixings: chicken salad, olive nut spread, cucumber salad spread, pimento cheese, bologna and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, etc.

AND we always need workers at the show! Please complete the schedule below and return to the Bourbon County Extension Office or to Connie Vaughn, 669 Ardery Rd, Paris, KY 40361 when you return your monthly reports.

The food items can be taken to the Extension Office on the day of the show.

If you have any questions, please call 859-707-7189.

Thank you, in advance for all your help with the Horse Show Hospitality Booth!

Connie Vaughn Hospitality Chairman

Walking Horse Show—Friday, June 21, 2019

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Few things are as concerning as finding or smelling mold in your residence. For some people, mold can trigger an allergic reaction and lead to respiratory problems, especially for those with compromised immune systems. For you to have a healthiest home possible, it’s important for you to prevent mold and promptly control it if it appears.

Molds are living organisms that grow and thrive on moisture. To prevent their formation, keep your home dry. Promptly fix leaks and quickly eliminate any other source of wetness in your home. Use a dehumidifier or air conditioner to keep your home’s humidity level below 50 percent. Two areas that tend to be “wetter” than others are bathrooms and kitchens. Make sure these areas are properly ventilated.

Mold has a pretty distinctive musty smell, which can help you locate any problems. You can also look for mold in high-moisture areas, like around faucets or showers. Water stains, odd coloring or fuzzy growth on surfaces are also common signs of mold.

The amount of mold you find will determine your next steps. If you find mold in an area smaller than 10 square feet, you can usually safely remedy the situation yourself. To do that, fix water problems as quickly as possible. Completely dry all areas. Use detergent, water, gloves and a scrubbing brush to remove mold from hard surfaces and then dry the area. You may have to discard porous materials, like ceiling tiles, if they get mold on them as mold can grow inside of those surfaces. If your moldy surface is larger than 10 square feet, you should consult the Environmental Protection Agency’s guide, “Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings,” which is available online at https://www.epa.gov/mold/mold-remediation-schools-and-commercial-buildings-guide. If you hire a professional to help you with mold removal, check references and make sure they follow government guidelines for proper mold removal.

Source: Sarah Lovett Hanks, senior extension associate

Mold Prevention and Removal

The American Heart Association has recently come out with a new statement addressing the problem of inactive children, more specifically screen time and the frequency of childhood obesity.

According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, it is estimated that children and adolescents are sedentary, or not active, an average of seven hours per day. This survey also found that the amount of time children are sedentary increases as they get older.

During these sedentary hours, most kids are watching screens. Screen time or times that children are sitting, are among the most notable factors for obesity. Screen time was also seen to increase with children’s age.

Screen time has become a part of our everyday lives and has increasingly become a part of a child’s life. This study by the AHA found that screen time leads to weight gain and ultimately childhood obesity.

Although it’s not yet clear how much screen time we should allow children, there is enough evidence to suggest that sedentary behavior and screen time should be reduced however possible.

With this new information and statistics, it is important to encourage children to be active. We can start by suggesting different activities to our children, and perhaps put a limit on television or computer time after school.

Outdoor play and face-to-face interaction with other children is highly suggested. Overall, the more active our children are, the better their health will be.

References: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000591

Source: Janet Mullins, Extension Specialist for Food and Nutrition; Hannah Ford-Hickey, Graduate Student

Reducing Sedentary Behavior & Screen Time To Prevent Childhood (and Adulthood) Obesity

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I love my job! I know I have said it before but what a great opportunity to work with awesome people that support and dig in to work to support their community. The Extension Homemakers just finished a successful fundraising mission and it was done through teamwork. Such an amazing group. I also have the opportunity to give back to the community through continuing education and assisting with helping community members find and use the resources needed to improve health and quality of life. And then there are those terrific children at North Middletown Elementary that make me feel so special. Once again we discussed and practiced social manners, family manners, table setting and etiquette with Ms. Katie Sparks 3rd graders. As a culminating project they invited guest to an elegant breakfast where they had set the table, practiced their manners and mastered the art of appropriate conversation. Thank you for all these opportunities!

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Happy April! As with each month of the year, April brings us many special events for our Homemaker Clubs.

I want to encourage every member to attend our Annual Bourbon County Meeting on Thursday, April 25th, at Legion Park. Our meal sounds delicious and there will be some very exciting things happening – so please come be a part of this event. I also encourage you to sit with different folks other than your regular club members! Make a new friend or two and let’s build unity among our members. I am sure Bourbon County has the finest group of ladies of any county in our state! I appreciate each of you.

We encourage every club to be very creative as they think of things to offer in our Helping Hands Auction. This is one of the easiest fund-raising events we do, but to keep it lively, we do need to ‘think outside the box’! We need your auction sheets by Monday, April 22nd.

There are many ways to volunteer this month, so look closely throughout the newsletter and help us as often as you can.

A very special ‘THANK YOU’ to everyone who helped make our March 2nd fund-raising event such a success. You gals are the best!

Have a blessed Easter as you celebrate this special season with family and friends. Bette Edwards, bette.edwards@hinkleholding.com Bourbon County Extension Homemakers President 859.707.9260

Kay Denniston FCS Agent

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Cleaning for a Food Safe Kitchen

A critical part of healthy eating is keeping foods safe. Individuals in their own homes can reduce contaminants and keep food safe to eat by following safe food handling practices. Here are some cleaning tips to keep your kitchen food safe: • Clean sweep refrigerated foods once a week. At least once a week, throw out refrigerated foods that should no longer be eaten. Cooked leftovers should be discarded after 4 days; raw poultry and ground meats, 1 to 2 days. • Sanitize surfaces. Surfaces should be washed with hot, soapy water. A solution of 1 tablespoon of unscented, liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of water can be used to sanitize surfaces. • Keep appliances clean. Clean the inside and the outside of appliances. Pay particular attention to buttons and handles where cross-contamination to hands can occur.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kacy Wiley

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Thought for April: Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishment toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results!

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September Lesson “Basic Home Improvement” Whitney Hilterbran

August 26, 2019 – 6:00 pm

Do you feel panic, insecurity and basically overwhelmed when things break in your home? Finding someone to make repairs is an almost impossible task without mentioning the expense. Home Repair Made Easy is the perfect course for homeowners trying to save money, time and stress while dealing with home repairs. This class will address common problems with easy DIY solutions.

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October Lesson “Buzz About Honey” Kay Denniston

September 23, 2019 – 6:00 pm

Honey is one of our most ancient food sources, but what do you really know about it? The Buzz about Honey is designed to inform you about Kentucky honey production, its benefits, and ways to use honey in cooking. Additional activities might include a honey tasting, a honey recipe tasting, or a plant and seed swap for plants that attract pollinators.

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November Lesson “What exactly is an important paper?” Mail Out

October, 2019

If you knew you were going to be audited next month, you'd do what it takes to ensure the process goes smoothly. Heading on vacation? Same. But on end-of-life matters, we're notoriously remiss. A well thought out will is just one of the documents and preparations people ought to put in place as they age. This presentation will examine additional types of legal documents, hard copy and digital, that can help you be prepared and give you peace of mind.

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January Lesson “Mindful Chair Yoga” Madison McAlmond

November 25, 2019 – 6:00 pm

Yoga is an excellent way for adults to loosen and stretch painful muscles, reduce stress, and improve circulation. It also reduces anxiety, helps lower blood pressure, protects joints, and builds strength and balance. Chair yoga can lessen the impact of chronic illnesses and pain. Attend this presentation to learn some fantastic chair yoga poses and exercises that can be easily completed at home or in a group setting

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February Lesson “Scams! Be Informed” Diana Doggett

January 27, 2020 – 10:00 am

If someone calls asking for money or personal information, hang up. Do not pay upfront. Scammers often offer prizes or threaten to take action against you, if you don't pay a fee or provide your personal information. These are a just few of the tips that will help you avoid being scammed. This informational class will cove scamming, scammers and scams. According to the Office of the Kentucky Attorney General, scams in Kentucky have reached an all-time high. Get informed. Become empowered to better protect yourself and your loved ones from being a target.

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March Lesson “Essential Oils” Shonda Johnston

February 26, 2020 – 10:00 am

Many people enjoy using essential oils as part of their wellness routines, but before you reach for a specific oil, take some time to learn about using essential oils safely and wisely. Learn about the essential oils being promoted on today’s market and their claimed benefits. Become informed of the pros and cons of the oils as well as precautions for usage.

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April Lesson “Control the Clutter” Benita Peoples

March 23, 2020 – 10:00 am

How often do you waste time looking for things because you didn’t put them away? Is your closet overflowing, but you can’t find the item you want? Are your hobby materials so jumbled that they can’t enjoy them? Have you missed paying a bill on time because you lost it? Getting control of clutter can seem like a huge task. This program will guide participants through the tasks of controlling clutter and getting organized with practical tips for the whole family that can be applied both in and out of the home.

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May Lesson “Chronic Disease Management Through Cooking”

Kendyl Redding

April 27, 2020 – 6:00 pm

According to the CDC, Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last one year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Most chronic diseases are caused by a short list of risk behaviors including poor nutrition with diets low in fruits and vegetables and high in sodium and saturated fats. Managing a chronic disease and eating tasty foods can be incorporated into a healthy and satisfying experience. This class will inform on chronic diseases; how to help manage chronic diseases with healthy nutritional foods; and share recipes to add to your personal collection

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