Johnson County Extension Office 826 F.M. Stafford Avenue Paintsville, Kentucky 41240-1252 PH: (606) 789-8108 Fax: (606) 789-8113 http://johnson.ca.uky.edu/

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Upcoming Activities…………….. Pg. 2

Recent Events………………………. Pg. 4

Highland Elem. LEAP…..……… Pg. 6

OSCAR Classes/Info……………... Pg. 7

Getting Fit……………………………. Pg. 8

Sewing for Others………………. . Pg. 8

Health Bulletin…………………….. Pg. 9

A Message from Brenda………. Pg. 11 The Johnson County Extension Homemakers are

proud to be donating the handmade centerpieces for this year’s KEHA Annual State Meeting, which

they have worked very hard on. Nice work!

April 28th, 9:30-3:30 PM: Homebased Microprocessing Workshop (see flyer for info) April 29th, 4 PM: Culinary Arts Committee meeting at Extension Office April 30th, 4:30 PM: Beefin’ It Up Council Meeting May 4th-7th: KEHA Annual State Meeting in Louisville, KY May 5th, 6 PM: Johnson Co. Public Library presents “Quilting: A Legacy of Love” June 9th, 4:30 PM: FCS Council Meeting at The Historic Stafford House June 16th, 6 PM: Cultural Heritage Network (CHN) meeting at OSCAR June 19th, 5:30 PM: “Movin’ on Up” County Annual Meeting at the Extension Office June 25th 12-4 PM: AARP Driver Safety Class ($20 cost to AARP) July 18th: “Shrek the Musical” at Jenny Wiley Theatre in Prestonsburg (call to ride van) July 25th: Beefin’ It Up at the Davis Farm July 30th, 10 AM: Homemaker Council Meeting (potluck lunch) July 30th, 1 PM: Homemaker Officer Training for ALL Homemaker Club Officers August 7th: Farm and Home Field Day August 21st, 1 PM: Homemaker Leader Lesson “KY Honey—What’s the Buzz?” September 11th, 10 AM: Homemaker Leader Lesson “Alzheimer’s Early Detection” September 17-18th Heritage Days September 22-23rd: Homemaker Enrichment Camp

Important Dates to Remember

Pre-registration for ALL events listed above is required! To register or to find out more, please call (606)789-8108.

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OPEN CALL

Acting Auditions — everyone welcome! MAY 30th, 10-12 PM, OSCAR Center

Recent Events

International Day, which was held on Friday, February 13th, was a HUGE hit this year! The theme was "Water for All" and we had two guest speakers: Gary McClure from Johnson County's Emergency Management System and Richard Meece from the Paintsville Utilities Commission. We had a great time, learned a lot, and had one

of the best meals we've had in a while! We raised enough money in the auction to buy 3 water filters for a country in need. Thanks to International Day chairperson Sharon Castle, Sharon Fannin and Tammy Penix!

The OSCAR Valentine’s Dinner was a huge hit this year too! A delicious KY Proud dinner was prepared by Norma Burchett, chair of the Culinary Arts Committee, and served alongside live music and karaoke. Thanks

to all who helped out or attended! 4.

The Quilt Guild (Johnson County

Piecemakers) meets at our office the 2nd Monday of

every month at 10 AM. The club is

always open to new members, including

beginners!

Homemaker Enrichment Camp planning is underway! The theme this year is “Treasures of the Past” and the classes and schedule have been decided on. Camp will

be September 22-23. Look for more info soon!

Recent Events

The FCS Council met for the first time in 2015 at the OSCAR on March 3rd. They enjoyed a KY Proud meal and discussed the programming focuses of the coming year.

Dottie Collins from the Floyd Co. Extension Office came on March 20th to teach the “What’s New with Bamboo” leader lesson. The lesson info, as always, can be found online at johnson.ca.uky.edu/HomemakerLessons.

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Recent Events

All three Johnson County Extension Agents were present at Johnson

Central High School’s career day, held on March 24th. They spoke to

students about possible careers in Extension as well as different

programs offered at the University of Kentucky. Pictured from left to right are: Brenda Cockerham (Family and Consumer Sciences), Brian Jeffiers

(Agriculture), and Dianna Reed (4-H and Youth Development).

Another successful year of LEAP (Literacy, Eating, and Activities for Primary) was held at Highland Elementary this year. LEAP teaches healthy habits to K-3 students with fun, educational, fictional books. Incentives such

as jump ropes and water bottles are also given out to participating students. Pictured above are volunteer leaders Judy Vaughan, Catherine Sparks, and Cindy Blair.

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April 30th, 1 PM: Learn to make easy fabric Yo-Yos and explore creative ways to use them! All supplies furnished, but you may bring your own fabric if you wish and a hat or bag to decorate in the yo-yos you make. Taught by Catherine Sparks, $8.

May 7th, 1 PM: Sew a simple apron from a man’s dress shirt with Sharon Hackworth (please bring a men’s button down shirt in at least a size XL), $8

May 14th, 10 AM: Slate Painting with Brenda Cockerham, $10 May 28th, 1 PM: Pretty floral wreaths out of recycled egg cartons with Jenny Robinson, $10 June 4th, 1 PM: Beginning Cake Decorating with Norma Burchett, $10 June 11th, 1 PM: Ceramic Painting for Children with Emily Baldridge, $10 June 18th, 1 PM: Quilt Craft Day (jewelry, block painting, etc.) with Brenda Cockerham, $10 June 25th, 10 AM: Stained Glass with Vicki Rice and Bambi Phillips, $35 July 9th, 1 PM: Beginning Quilting with Tammy Penix, $10 July 16th, 1 PM: Terrarium Dish Garden for Children with Cindy Blair, $8 July 23rd, 1 PM: Pottery Class for Children (ages 6+) with Martha Risner, $20

MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR ALL CLASSES BY CALLING 789-8108 or 297-3915!

Thankful Thursdays

Home cooked meals every Thursday from 12—1 PM!

$5 donation

Carry-outs available

facebook.com/OSCARcenter

Oil Springs Cultural Arts & Recreation Center — Rt. 40 West, Oil Springs, KY

Craft / Activity planned most Thursdays!

Class participants

enjoying their

beautiful watercolor artwork!

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It is no secret that the majority of us could stand to be more active. Let’s change that! Join us as we enjoy the beauty of nature while getting fit! Several events are planned for the coming months to help us take on our fitness together! Each event will include helpful information and discussions, a healthy meal, an activity, and transportation if needed. Contact Brenda

Cockerham at the Extension Office for more information or to reserve your spot on the van.

Time to Sew for Others!

The Red Bush Busy Bees have some very special Community Center activities planned for July—stay

tuned!

Time to Get Fit! Time to Get Fit!

May 18th: “Getting Up When You’ve Fallen Down” at the Extension Office

May 26th, 9-1 PM: Walking/Biking on the Dawkins Line

June 26th, 8-2 PM: Walking/Hiking at the Natural Bridge State Park in Powell County

July 21th, 10-12 noon: Red Bush Corn Hole Game

August 20-22nd: Walking at the KY State Fair

September 8th, 10-1 PM: Walking at Paintsville Lake

October 17th, 1-3 PM: “Inside Exercises” at the Extension Office

November 20th: Dancing to the Oldies at OSCAR

The Flat Gap Homemakers Club is known for their lap quilts, that’s for sure! Over the past 15 years, they have donated around 2,500 warm and comforting quilts to those in need,

including the elderly, retired veterans, and hospital patients. The Johnson County Extension FCS program and the Flat Gap Club are excited to offer a series of free workshops so that you can learn to make lap quilts and participate in this great project! On every Tuesday in May from 10-2 PM at the Red Bush Church, the club members will teach the following techniques: cutting fabrics, piecing a patchwork quilt, assembling a quilt, tacking, and binding. All quilts made during this

workshop will be donated to the lap quilt project. For more information on these workshops, please contact the Club President, Rose Ann Rowland, at (606) 297-6518.

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Sincerely,

Brenda Cockerham

Johnson County Agent for

Family and Consumer Sciences

Phone: (606) 789-8108

E-mail: bcockerh@email.uky.edu

A Message From Brenda… It is always exciting to watch leaders grow and see all the wonderful things they can achieve by setting goals and working together! We have such wonderful leaders and it is so exciting for me to imagine all the potential! I shudder to think what this county would be like without all the terrific programming going on, and I am honored to be a part of it. This year I have observed phenomenal growth in leadership. The Kentucky Arts Council used to talk about breadth and depth, and quantity and quality of leadership… well, we have that here and the results are thrilling! The road is not always easy, but the journey sure is fun.

Johnson County Extension Office

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41240-1252 PH: (606) 789-8108 Fax: (606) 789-8113

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