FCS & HOMEMAKERS February 2018

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1 FCS & HOMEMAKERS February 2018 Cooperative Extension Service Spencer County 100 Oak Tree Way PO Box 368 Taylorsville, KY (502) Fax: (502) extension.ca.uky.edu CLUB DATE, TIME & LOCATION CONTACT Bluegrass Basket Guild Patch workers Quilt Guild Spencer County Homemakers Art Society Mar 7, May 10, Jul 12, Sep 13 4 pm Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1 10 am Feb 1 or 3, Feb 15 or 17, Mar 1 or 3, Mar 15 or 17, Apr 5 or 7, Apr 19 or 21, May 3 or 5, May 17 or 19, Jun 7 or 9, Jun 21 or am Sandi Dailey Linda Prys Sandra Reynolds Gardening Association Contact Cheryl for Dates, Times and Locations Loyal Homemakers Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10-10:30 am Waterford Homemakers Feb 21, Mar 21, Apr 18, May am Thread & Thimble Feb 12 & 26, Mar 12 & 26, Apr 9 & 23, May 14 9:30 am Living Well: Eating Right, Spending Smart, Enjoying Home and Sharing Time. Extension makes a difference in the lives of people, families, and communities. Cheryl Klotz Diane Fischer Judy Broyles Patti Davis Homemaker Lessons All homemaker lessons will be held on the 4 th Wednesday at 1:30 at the. February 28 th Ins and Outs of Downsizing Jane Proctor April Packet Lesson Gardening in Small Spaces Spring Couch Potato Challenge Allison Lewis Creative Stitchery Workshop- Ruth Chowning

2 Louisville Area Cultural Arts The Louisville Area Cultural Arts competition will be held Friday February 23 rd at the John Black Center in Oldham. If you would like to enter the competition, but don t want to attend please have your items at the Spencer County Extension office by February 21 st at 4:30pm. See details of what you can enter attached. One item per category per county allowed. If you have questions please call the at Couch Potato Challenge The Couch Potato Challenge is a 12 week wellness program based on the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute s walking plan. It will take place from March 5- May 21 st. Much of the information need will take place on a Louisville Area Homemaker s Facebook Couch Potato Challenge Page. It can also be picked up at your local Extension Office. Please stay tuned for further details in the March newsletter and flyers at the extension office. Homemaker s Council Meeting The next Spencer County Homemaker s Council Meeting will be held Tuesday April 3 rd on at 10am at the extension office. We will be discussing KEHA Annual Meeting and Spencer County Homemaker s Annual Meeting 95 th Annual Louisville Area Extension Homemaker s Meeting The Louisville Area Homemaker s Annual Meeting will be held Monday June 25 th at Farnsley Moremen in Jefferson County. Spencer County Homemaker s Art Society Painting class schedule is as follows: Feb 1 or 3 15 or 17, Mar 1 or 3 15 or 17, Apr 5 or 7 19 or 21, May 3 or 5 17 or 19, Jun 7 or 9 21 or 23 NEXT CLASS Spencer County Class will start promptly at 10 am. Please bring a sack lunch and clothes you will be able to paint in. Homemaker s Club Activities If any homemaker s clubs have activities planned and would like to let other homemakers groups know so they can join in please let Allison know so that she can get it in the newsletter and on the Spencer County Extension Facebook page. KEHA 2017 Annual Meeting Date: May 7-9, 2018 in Louisville I have 4 rooms at the Crowne Plaza Suite with king bed and sofa bed, rate $129+ tax. Let me know if you need a room. So far we have the following people registered: Cheryl Bowling Libby Rosenberger Diane Thieneman Kelly Ingram Spencer County Library Lunch & Learn Classes Spencer County FCS Agent teaching classes at the Library on the 3rd Thursday of each Month 1-2pm Feb 15 Crockpot/ Insta Pot Mar 15 Nutrition Basics Apr 19 Container Gardens May 17 Chronic Disease Self-Management BACKPACK BUDDY PROGRAM Spencer County Homemakers are helping the Backpack Buddies program Spencer County Public Schools. Below is the information about the program. You can leave the food with Nicole at the front desk any time.

3 will plan our recruiting strategy at our next council meeting so we can have a net game of 3 members this year. Up Coming Programs and Events Join us on Facebook. Search for Spencer County Louisville Area Cultural Arts Feb.23 Couch Potato Challenge March 5 th - May 21 Spencer HM Council Meeting April 3rd Spencer County HM Annual Meeting Apr. 26 th KEHA May 7-9 th (Louisville) Louisville Area HM Annual Meeting June 25 th ***AND JUSTICE FOR ALL*** The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and material or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact USDA s TARGET Center at (202) (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC or call (202) (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Allison Lewis CEA for Family and Consumer Science KEHA 3 for 3 Membership Challenge KEHA has launched a new membership game plan with the goal to increase membership by 1,000 members by January 1, Each county is challenged to increase membership by at least 3 members each year for the next 3 years (from 2016 through 2018)! We

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5 CULTURAL ARTS EXHIBIT CATEGORIES Categories Subcategories 1. APPAREL... Novelty Basic Sewing Quilted Pieced Appliquéd Accessory 2. ART, 3-DIMENSIONAL... Carving Sculpture 3. ART, NATURAL... Wood Other 4. BASKETRY... Plain Dyed Material Novelty Miniature (under 4 inch) Cane 5. BEADING... Non-jewelry Item/Wearable Knitting or Crochet with Beads Bead-weaving Miscellaneous 6. CERAMICS...Hand-formed Molded Pre-made 7. COUNTED CROSS STITCH Count & Under Count Specialty Cloth (linens, etc.) 8. CROCHET... Yarn Thread 9. DOLL/TOY MAKING... Porcelain/China Cloth Handmade Toy other than Porcelain/China or Cloth 10. DRAWING... Pastels Pen & Ink Pen & Ink with Oil Roughing Pencil or Charcoal-Black Pencil-Color 11. EMBROIDERY... Basic Embroidery Crewel Candle Wicking Smocking Ribbon Machine Embroidery Swedish Tatting/Lace Making Miscellaneous 12. FELTING*... Wet Method Needle Method 13. HOLIDAY DECORATIONS... Spring Summer Autumn Winter Handbook 42 June 2017

6 CULTURAL ARTS EXHIBIT CATEGORIES (continued) 14. JEWELRY... Original Design Beaded Mixed Media (wire, chain maille, mixed with beads) 15. KNITTING... Hand 16. NEEDLEPOINT... Cloth Canvas Plastic 17. PAINTING, ART... Oil Acrylic Water Color 18. PAINTING, CHINA 19. PAINTING, DECORATIVE... Wood Metal Other 20. PHOTOGRAPHY... Black & White (mounted & framed) Color (mounted & framed) 21. PILLOWS** 22. QUILTS*** Machine Appliqué (machine quilted) Hand Appliqué (hand quilted) Hand Pieced (hand quilted) Machine Pieced (hand quilted) Machine Pieced (machine quilted) Novelty (stenciled, embroidered, miniature, etc.) (hand quilted) Novelty (stenciled, embroidered, miniature, etc.) (machine quilted) Baby or Lap (hand quilted) Technology Based (hand or machine quilted) Miscellaneous (hand or machine quilted) 23. RECYCLED ART (Include a before and after picture)... Clothing Household Other 24. RUG MAKING 25. SCRAPBOOKING****... Heritage Layout Family Layout Miscellaneous Layout Collage Layout 26. WALL or DOOR HANGING... Fabric Other 27. WEAVING... Loom Hand (macramé, caning) 28. MISCELLANEOUS (Items not included in other categories listed, otherwise they will be disqualified) * All felted items should be entered in the Felting category under one of the subcategories. Items that have been knitted or crocheted and wet felted should not be entered in Knitting or Crochet. ** The pillow category is for pillows made using techniques not included in other categories. Patchwork and quilted pillows are examples that may be entered in this category; however, needlepoint and embroidered pillows should be entered in their respective categories. ***Quilts must be completely done by the KEHA member exhibitor. This includes quilting. **** Scrapbooking entries are limited to 1 or 2 pages. If the entire scrapbook is sent, please designate pages to be judged. Handbook 43 June 2017

7 CULTURAL ARTS AND HERITAGE CULTURAL ARTS EXHIBIT Criteria for Judging: A. Three-dimensional art, decorative painting, drawing, art painting, and ceramics. 1) Originality 2) Artistic promise 3) Technique 4) Composition B. Apparel, basketry, beading, counted cross stitch, crochet, embroidery, felting, holiday decorations, jewelry, knitting, natural art, needlepoint, pillows, quilts, recycled art, rug making, toy/doll making, wall or door hanging, weaving, and miscellaneous. 1) Originality 2) Workmanship 3) Color harmony 4) Beauty of design 5) General appearance. C. Photography 1) Originality 2) Content 3) Clarity 4) Technical competence 5) Composition D. Scrapbooking Please indicate page(s) to be judged if entire scrapbook is sent. Contest is limited to one-page and two-page layouts only. 1) Balance and symmetry 2) Color coordination 3) Quality of photography 4) Use of space 5) Neatness 6) Lettering 7) Journaling 8) Use of embellishment 9) Does it tell a story Handbook 44 July 2015

8 CULTURAL ARTS EXHIBIT CULTURAL ARTS EXHIBIT RULES All Extension Homemakers are encouraged to submit original items for competition in state exhibits. Each article must be the work of an Extension Homemaker member and must have been completed during the past 2 years. Champion (purple ribbon) entries from previous years in each category or subcategory are not eligible for entry in another KEHA cultural arts contest. Areas may exhibit one item from each category and/or subcategory. Maximum number is 89 for Identification of item should be on tag provided by state and attached to exhibit. The exhibitor and/or their representative is responsible for transporting exhibits to and from the state meeting. Each exhibitor must provide their own materials to properly display their item. Tape and nails cannot be used on the walls. If items are best displayed vertically, please provide an easel or means of hanging exhibit from the wall. All items used for display should be labeled with exhibitor name. Entries will be exhibited by category. Entries will be judged by subcategory when indicated. Exhibitor is responsible for category/subcategory determination. Extreme care should be taken at the county and area level to place entries in the correct category. Entries entered in the wrong category will be moved to the correct category, if possible. Entries entered in the wrong category, where there is no correct category available or where there is already another entry, will be disqualified. Blue ribbons are awarded for high quality work, the number depending on the quality of the entries. A championship purple ribbon is awarded to best of the blue ribbon entries in each category. All exhibits must remain displayed throughout the duration of the Cultural Arts Exhibit. In the case of an emergency, items may be removed only on approval of the state Cultural Arts Chairman. Neither the Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association nor the University of Kentucky will be responsible for any lost, misplaced or broken items. We do not anticipate any misfortune, but this disclaimer must be clearly understood by all exhibitors. The exhibits will be hosted at all times the exhibit is open. Additional security will be provided when necessary. If categories are to be eliminated, there will be a one year notice. Handbook 45 June 2017

9 Please vote for a total of SIX listed on the following pages of this form. Return to your County by March 1, Ever Had a Leak? "Urine" Not Alone! Although many believe that the occasional bladder leak is just part of aging, it can occur much younger in life. Twenty five percent of young women (14-21 years) all the way up to 75% of older women (75 years or older) experience bladder leaks. A frequent cause is weakness in the pelvic floor. This lesson will help you learn more about this common but embarrassing problem, such as how to strengthen your pelvic floor, and when to see your doctor. Curriculum materials include publication, facilitator s guide, PowerPoint slides, activities, and evaluation tools. Evaluating Your Health Insurance Needs Many people receive health insurance from their employers. People who are not working or are self-employed, retired, or who have too little or unaffordable coverage now have the opportunity to purchase health insurance through the Health Benefit Marketplace. Before purchasing health insurance, it may be helpful to spend some time considering what you need or want in a health insurance plan. Materials will include publication, facilitator guide, and evaluation. This lesson is part of the Management & Safety Program of Work. Speaking for Success: How to Influence Others Because public speaking plays such an important role in society, learning to be an effective speaker can lead to more successful resulted for any group or organization. Effective communications ultimately influence and engage others. The words you say and how you say them helps build an atmosphere of trust, and ultimately, the willingness to take action. Materials include publication, facilitator s guide, and evaluation. This lesson is part of the KEHA 4-H Youth Development Program of Work for The Influence of Personal Characteristics: Personality, Culture and Environment Fundamentally, leadership involves human interaction. Thus, understanding ourselves, our temperaments and why we tend to respond in certain ways is important in our development as a leader and in working with others to reach shared goals. To grow as an effective leader, you must understand yourself as well as the differences of personal characteristics in others. Materials include publication, facilitator s guide, PowerPoint, and evaluation. This lesson is part of the KEHA 4-H Youth Development Program of Work for Baking for One or Two Learn about baking for one, two, or a few. This lesson is valuable for those moving out on their own as well as empty nesters finding a need to reduce the yields of their favorite recipes.

10 Depression in Older Adults Did you know that depression is common in adults over the age of 65? This lesson discusses what depression is, what the symptoms are, recognizing the effects of depression, and local resources that provide adults with additional information and treatment. Lesson based on: HSW-LAS-111 Tackling Your Laundry With the ever-changing world of laundry detergents, machine choices, stain removal products, and general laundry care and safe laundry practices to consider, the need to educate consumers to make the safest, most efficient choice is needed. This program guides participants to create a safe laundry room that will protect families, choose the right product for the right job, identify ways to remove common stains, and understand the difference between traditional and high efficiency washing machines. People Learn with a Purpose People are motivated to learn for different purposes. Regardless of the purpose, you must maintain interest and feel engaged for your learning to be successful. Understanding why and how you (or your learners, if you are leading a group) learn best is the key to a positive learning experience. This lesson is part of the KEHA Leadership Development Program of Work for Stay Happy, Stay Healthy! Did you know that there is a connection between staying happy and laughing? Having a sense of humor aids us in having a better quality of life. Come and learn more about the connection between health and humor. Lesson based on: HSW-CAW.807; FCS7-110; Oral Health and You Oral health is an important part of staying healthy. This lesson will discuss the importance of having good oral hygiene as well as other information about taking care of your mouth. Lesson based on: HEEL-SSB.401; HEEL-SSB.401b; HEEL-SSB.401c; HEEL-SSB.401d; Stroke Awareness Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States. This lesson discusses what a stroke is, symptoms of a stroke, risk factors associated with stroke victims, and finally the ways in which one can prevent strokes from happening. Lesson based on: HSW-PAR.808

11 Using the Whole Egg Ever bought a dozen eggs and had trouble using them all? Wonder what the difference is between various eggs? You are not alone. Eggs have gotten a bad rap in the nutrition world, but there is so much we can learn about them. Come get eggcited to have fun, taste test a recipe or two, and learn how to use up your eggs. It is not as hard as you might think! Boost Your Creativity and Scrapbook! Scrapbooking is a great way to exercise your creativity, document experiences, and tell the stories of your life. With all kinds of embellishments and supplies available, consider these basic organization and design tips when creating a photo album. Bring a group of pictures and a few blank pages to use during the lesson. Cooking Under Pressure The new electric pressure cooking pots are popular with many cooks today. This lesson will explore how to buy and use these pots. Learn what you can do and how you can do it. Some delicious recipes will be presented and tasted. Brain Activities, Keeping Your Mind Alert When people keep their minds active, their thinking skills are less likely to decline. Games, puzzles, and other types of brain training exercises may help slow memory loss. Fun brain engaging activities will be demonstrated. Exercise Any Time and Any Place Movement doesn t require a gym membership, transportation, or fancy clothes. We can move right where we are, right this moment. Movement oils all our joints and eases pain. Feel-good endorphins are released, and more oxygen gets to our brain when we move. Our bodies are made for movement! A variety of exercises will be demonstrated and tried during this lesson. Home Safety Tips Is your home as safe as it can be? Does your smoke detector work? Are your stairways clear? Are your door locks strong? Is your tub/shower slippery? When was the last time you slipped on a rug? We can all improve home safety features. Lesson includes a questionnaire for assessing your home for safety. Cooking with Bourbon Kentucky is known for its rich bourbon history. Although many choose it as their favorite cocktail, others use it to cook delicious meals and to make sweet treats. This lesson will walk you through how to use bourbon to create foods that any bourbon connoisseur would love.

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