Volume 1, Issue 9

Programs in agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and resource development.

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture and county governments cooperating. UT Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment

Phone: 615-452-1423 Fax: 615-230-7613 tallan@utk.edu

Theresa Allan, M.S., Extension Agent Family & Consumer Sciences

658 Hartsville Pike Gallatin, Tennessee 37066

Happy Fall! Hope the temperature falls as well. This has been a very hot summer, and a most unusual

year!! For the last six days, I have spent them at Vanderbilt Hospital, and it is good to get back home. My husband, Jim had big plans for the Fall as he retired June 30th but a fluke random test ordered by his urologist led to the discovery of Chondrosarcoma, Cancer of the cartilage. God is GREAT! They removed two ribs and created a prosthetic device to protect his lungs. Going in the Surgeon was not certain if the tumor was on the lung or just in his chest cavity, so good news. Because of his urologist he gained Thoracic Surgeon and a Cardiac Electro Physiologist! The message is clear, “get checkups regularly”.

Make Every Day An Adventure! Because we don’t know what tomorrow will bring. I know many of you

are also dealing with health issues or have loved ones who are. It is good to have friends in fce who serve as a great support team. Our thoughts and prayers are also extended to the family and Cross Roads fce friends of Mrs. Wilma Haney. Wilma was the Sumner County Council Secretary for the past five years and we miss her dearly. I always enjoyed her thoughtful planned devotions. A teacher is always a teacher even when they retire. Check out this newsletter for many upcoming events and opportunities! Thanks to everyone who attended the Operation Military Kids workshop, the camouflage remembrance dolls are looking so cute. It’s a great feeling to be able to provide these for our military families’ children. We hope to have many done for the Veterans Celebration in November. Let us know if you need a pattern or fabric to make some at home. Need a simple but delicious dessert for a fall potluck at church or club, try the Apple Dumplings recipe. It is easy, but delicious. Diane Vann, 4-H Program Assistant shared this recipe with us after her church ladies’ retreat. Fall is a great time to get moving and the Sumner County Health Committee is sponsoring, WALK ACROSS SUMNER COUNTY for the month of October. There will be lots of health events and opportunity for you and your family to get walking.

Count it all Joy!

fce Notes

September 15th TAFCE Central Region Conference, Coffee County 21st Mail your State Conference Registration to Sue Butler, 1086 Hiwassee, Jacksboro, TN 37757; (423)563-9976

October 24th County Council Meeting-Extension Office

fce……Upcoming Events

FCE TRIP TO “MANSION OF FONTANEL”

October 5th – We need a group of 20 or more for a rate of $17. Lunch is $16 and transportation $5. Total cost: $38.00. Please mail your deposit of $22 payable to Sumner County fce to Ana Wilson at the office.

2012 COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICERS

October 24th – County Council meeting will be electing 2012 President and Secretary. Vice President of Public Policy will remain the same! Please make sure you mark the date on your calendar and plan on attending the meeting. If you know of any nominees, please call Ana at the office.

1) CONNECT with nature. Strolling through a

garden, cuddling with a pet or hiking through the

woods can all benefit you.

2) INTERRUPT worries and other unhelpful

habits. The more you worry, the more it becomes

an ingrained habit. Redirecting your thoughts

allows you to use your mental energy in healthier

ways.

3) DO things for others. Random acts of kindness

generate positive energy – when you’re not

already doing too much, that is.

4) EXPRESS yourself. Find an outlet for your

feelings whether through conversation or writing

in a journal.

The bottom line: If your mood affects your work

or home life or if you’re engaging in addictive or

other self-destructive behaviors, refer to your

health plan or ask your health care provider for

help. TopHealth: September 2011

ABOUT BOOKS

Wednesday

Author Luncheon

September 7th, 12:00–1:00 Extension Office Cost: $10.00

For September, we are reading “The Saga of Lucy McGregor” by Johnnie Love. Johnnie is from Sumner County and is currently working on her second book. She will be discussing this book based on her Mother’s life and how you go about getting a book published. Luncheon tickets must be purchased by August 31st to attend. Copies of the book are available at the Extension Office for $8.00.

Take Charge

of Diabetes

Tuesdays from 12:00-2:00

Beginning August 23, 2011

Register with Joy Park

Hendersonville Senior Citizens Center

223 Campus Drive, Hendersonville,

Tennessee 37075

Phone: 615-822-8758, Fax: 615-824-3852

Diabetes is a real concern for many people.

Plan now to attend this six weeks session

of dealing with diabetes. Theresa will be

teaching this workshop with Lynne Knight,

Macon County FCS Agent. Classes include

information about helping individuals take

day-to-day responsibility for their diabetes

care.

Participants gain skills necessary to self-

manage their diabetes and work effectively

with their health care professionals.

Put Back Life

In Your Life

fce……….Reminders

Four Ways to Let Go of Stress

September 15 -17th Algood Senior Citizens Center

www.quilt-festival.com

Sometimes it’s just more fun to look at quilts with a friend. Since many of us will be in Manchester on Thursday, many of you plan to attend on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th. Register by August 31st, $10.00 ($5.00 for Quilt Show ticket and $5.00 for Transportation fee.) (DRIVERS WILL BE PAID – NEED DRIVER VOLUNTEERS AS WELL). Lunch will be served at $8 at the Algood United Methodist Church (Pay THIS ON YOUR OWN That Day when you eat Lunch). Quilts are on view at several churches and libraries, but there are vans that run continuously between all sites to transport guests each day. You can enter your own quilts if interested, check out the web site and quilts can be sold if you enter your quilt. There is also a Quilt Trail, Friday ONLY, to view the quilt squares on the barns in the Upper Cumberland Area. This all inclusive lunch & transportation tour is $39 per person.

You must register on your own to do this event. Call 931.372.6047

Central Region fce Annual Meeting September 15th, Manchester–Coffee County

Attending from Sumner County:

Ana Wilson, Leigh Anne Peterson, Isabel LeBeau-Cross Roads fce Club

Barbara Pace-Heritage fce Club

Martha Duke, Brenda Waterston, Kathleen Hurd, Linda Pepper, Evelyn Ray-Hendersonville fce Club

Anita Morefield, Mary Ann Palmer, Vicky Cutrier, Darlene Anderson, Sue Tillman-Oak Grove

Neighbors fce Club SHOW, TELL, & SELL CRAFT SALE October 29 (Saturday) 9:00-2:00 Clubs who wish to sell their heritage creations, crafts, etc. will set up booths inside and outside at the UT Extension Office.

Cross Roads fce Club is organizing this event, will advertise, etc. If you or your club would like to participate in this Sumner County fce classic of years gone by, contact Ana Wilson. All fce members can have table space. Outside vendors will be charged a fee.

State fce Meeting November 7-9th, Pigeon Forge

Each club President received a packet about the state meeting at the County Council meeting in July. If your President did not attend the County Council, contact Ana for information. The registration cost is $75 if you are not staying at the Conference Hotel. If staying at the Conference Hotel $25. Room rate at the Conference Hotel is $67.99 plus applicable taxes (deadline to make room reservations is September 26th). Sign up date is before September 26, 2011, mail registration form and check payable to TAFCE to Sue Butler, 1086 Hiwassee, Jacksboro, TN 37757 (423-563-9976). The theme for this year: “The Thread That Binds: FCE”

CONGRATULATIONS: “A FAmily A-FAir”

Fair BOOTH WINNERS

Hendersonville – First Place Heritage – Second Place

Number One – Third Place Cross Roads – Fourth Place

This is the county‐wide kick‐off event similar to the Family Fitness Festival

sponsored by Sumner Regional Medical Center that was held for 10 years. All proceeds from the registration for this event will benefit Sumner County school physical education programs. Registration for this event will include a T-shirt. There will be an approximate 1 mile fun walk this day.

Closing Ceremony – Celebration Walk 2011

Saturday, Oct 29th Time and Location TBD

This is the county‐wide closing celebration event. Activity Logs will be turned in for prizes and giveaways. A short 1 mile “Celebration Walk” will take place afterwards.

Questions? - Contact Information:

Amy D. Summers 615‐451‐5890 amy.summers@gallatin‐tn.gov

Jaime Groves 615‐452‐3604 jaimegroves@sumnertn.org

P.J. Davis 615‐442‐7575 pjd@gallatinshalomzone.net

Read food labels. The details on the nutrition

facts panel can help you make healthy choices.

Key areas for cholesterol control: total fat and

each type of fat, cholesterol, and calories from fat

per serving. Monounsaturated fats – from nuts,

avocadoes and olive oil, for example – can help

improve your cholesterol profile.

Eat right. Limit saturated fat and cut out trans

fats. Focus on eating a plant-based diet. Choose

lean proteins and whole grains, and control

portions.

Move more. Exercise not only helps you maintain

a healthy weight, but can also raise your HDL

(“good”) cholesterol. Learn more about how

reaching your target heart rate can help your heart.

Aim for a healthy weight. If you are overweight,

losing weight may help improve your cholesterol

numbers too. Even a 5-to-10-pound reduction can

make a difference.

Quit smoking. You may raise your “good”

cholesterol by about 5 percent. Watch out for

secondhand smoke as well.

TopHealth takeaway: High cholesterol may be

scary, but there’s a good chance that you can lower

it into a healthier range. Start by making better

food choices, moving more, and working with your

doctor or health care provider.

Quick Take High cholesterol is considered a major risk factor for heart disease, the nation’s No. 1 killer. The National Institutes of health advises the following:

Total cholesterol < 200

LDL (“bad” cholesterol) < 100

HDL (“good” cholesterol”) > 40

Triglycerides < 150

TopHealth, September 2011

5 Ways to Control Your Cholesterol

SEPTEMBER: Apples……. Delicious and crunchy apple fruit is one of the most

popular fruit favored by health conscious, fitness individuals who believe in “health is wealth”. This wonderful fruit is jam-packed with rich phyto-nutrients that in the true

sense are indispensable for optimal health.

The antioxidants in apples have many health promoting and disease prevention properties; thus justifying the adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Apples

are rich in antioxidant phyto-nutrients flavonoids, polyphenols, C, B complex, potassium, phosphorus and calcium. The total measured anti-oxidant strength

(ORAC value) of 100 g apple fruit is 5900 TE. The important flavonoids in apples are quercetin, epicatechin, and procyanidin B2. Apples are also good in tartaric acid that gives tart flavor to them. These compounds help the body protect from deleterious

effects of free radicals.

Apple Dumplings

2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored 1 cup butter 2 (10 oz.) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough 1 ½ cups white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 (12 fluid oz.) can or bottle 7 Up, Sprite, or Mountain Dew

Preheat oven to 350ᵒ and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cut each apple into 8 wedges. Cut each apple into 8 wedges and set aside. Separate the crescent roll dough into triangles. Roll each apple wedge in crescent roll dough starting at the smallest end. Pinch to seal and Place in the baking dish. Melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in the sugar and vanilla. Pour over the apple dumplings. Pour the soda over the dumplings and sprinkle cinnamon on top.

Bake for 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Serve with ice cream, and spoon some of the sweet sauces from the pan over the top.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

September 2011

1

Number One 10:30 am Extension

Office TA-AL

2 Cross Roads

10:30 a.m. Extension

Office

TA-AL

3

4

5 LABOR DAY!

HOLIDAY UT Extension Office Closed

6

Take Charge Of Diabetes 12:00-2:00

Hendersonville Senior Citizens

Center

7 ABO BOOKS

Author Luncheon

12:00-1:30 p.m. Extension Office

8 Theresa at

FCS Planning Meeting-Central Office

9

10

11 12

13

Take Charge Of Diabetes 12:00-2:00

Hendersonville Senior Citizens

Center

14

Heritage 10:30 a.m.

Cottontown Fire Hall

15

Portland Homemakers

11:00 am Fce Annual

Meeting Coffee County Band Concert

at Square 6:30 pm

16

Parenting Apart

1-5:00 p.m. Extension Ofc

Quilt Festival Algood Sr.

Citizens Cntr

17

18

19

Oak Grove Neighbors

10 am Extension

Office

TA-SL

20

Take Charge Of Diabetes 12:00-2:00

Hendersonville Senior Citizens

Center

21

Theresa at EFNEP

meeting in Murfreesboro

22 Theresa doing

program Hendersonville

10:30 am Christian

Manor

23

Theresa at Money

Crunch In-service

In Murfreesboro

24

Theresa at NEAFCS

Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico

25

Theresa at NEAFCS

Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico

26

27 Take Charge Of Diabetes 12:00-2:00

Hendersonville Senior Citizens

Center

28 Upper Sumner

10:30 am

29 30

State Fair in Nashville from the 9th

– 18th

Theresa at NEAFCS Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Theresa at THDA Decertification in Franklin, TN