Cooperative

Extension Service

Daviess County

4800A New Hartford Road

Owensboro, KY 42303

(270) 685-8480

Fax: (270) 685-3276

www.ca.uky.edu/ces

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

Homemaker Newsletter April 2016

Lesson for April

“Green Cleaning Recipes & Techniques / Plant Exchange”

Roll Call

Describe your favorite Easter outfit/hat?

Thought of the Month

To have a good friend is one of the highest delights of life, to be a good friend is one of the noblest and

the most difficult undertakings. - Anonymous

April is National Pecan Month

The average pecan tree produces 25 to 45 pounds of pecans every other year. Albany Georgia, with approximately 600,000 pecan trees is the pecan

capital of the United States. It takes approximately 186 pecans to make a pecan pie.

Each county Homemaker organization has been asked to provide a themed basket for the KEHA state meeting in April. Daviess County’s basket this year will be a “Coffee & Tea” theme. If possible we would like for each club to provide at least 1 item for the “Coffee & Tea” basket to the Extension Office no later than Thursday, April 14.

The Daviess County Extension Homemakers will travel to Lexington, KY to participate in the FREE

Ovarian Cancer Screenings offered by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center on May 25, 2016.

This will be a day trip. We plan to carpool and take the Extension office van. Please mark this date on

your calendar if you would like to participate. We will leave the office at 7:30 a.m.

For more information about the Ovarian Cancer

Screenings Research Program please visit- http://ovarianscreenings.info/

*Please call the Extension Office to sign up no

later than Friday, May 13*

April 18 Homemaker Executive

Council Meeting - 4:00 p.m. Daviess County Extension Office

April 18 - 21 KEHA State Meeting

Covington, KY

April 21 Diabetes Education/Support Group - 5:30 p.m.

Daviess County Extension Office

April 29 Book Club - 11:30 a.m.

Daviess County Extension Office

May 16 Homemaker Advisory

Council Meeting - 4:00 p.m. Daviess County Extension Office

Green River Area Homemakers will be traveling to Princeton, KY for a day trip on Friday, May 6 and would like to invite you to join them! We will take the Extension Office van and plan to leave

the Daviess County Extension office at 8:45 a.m. that morning. The group will tour the Adsmore House then have lunch and shop in downtown Princeton. We will return to Daviess County at

approximately 4:30 p.m. that afternoon. Cost will be $5.00 - $7.00 per person for the tour and lunch/shopping costs will be on your own.

*If you would like to attend please call the

Extension Office to RSVP no later than Friday, April 29.*

Asparagus Tomato Salad Ingredients: Yield: 6 servings 1 pound of fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 small zucchini, halved and cut into 1/4 inch slices 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon honey mustard 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1/4 cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley Directions: Place the asparagus and zucchini in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover and steam for 2 minutes. Rinse in cold water. In large bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, seasoned salt and honey mustard. Pour over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Toss in tomatoes and green onions. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and parsley. Nutritional Analysis: 110 calories, 7 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 35 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 4 g protein

Daviess County Homemakers Annual Meeting

Theme:

2016 National Olympics

June 21, 2016

First Baptist Church 230 JR Miller Blvd

Owensboro, KY 42303

Registration - 5:30 p.m. Meal - 6:00 p.m.

*More details will follow*

Mary Higginbotham Daviess County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences

What You Should Know About Routine Home Maintenance

Home ownership is a major financial investment. Maintaining your home is a daily commitment that helps to protect your

investment and ensures that you and your family are living in the safest environment possible. Over the years, routine home maintenance will save you time, money, and effort.

Fortunately, home maintenance is something that most homeowners can do by themselves. The only requirement is to pay close attention to the wear and tear that your home endures. For any necessary repairs, you can choose to either tackle the job yourself or to hire an outside contractor. As with any project, be sure that you have the skills, knowledge, and time required to make the repair.

Home maintenance experts recommend that homeowners complete an inspection of their home every fall and spring. The following guidelines will help you adopt the habit of routine home

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maintenance:

• Foundation and basement. It is a good idea tobe on the lookout for any sign of water or moldas well as any insect or rodent activity. If youdiscover any of these issues, be quick to eliminatethe source.

• House exterior. If you own a house with siding,look for loose pieces or chipped and peelingpaint. Make any necessary repairs as needed.Brickwork must also be inspected— repairbricks and mortar as needed. Wooden trimaround windows and doors is subject to decayand damage, either as the result of weather ortermites, so be sure to address these issues asthey arise.

• Windows and walls. In order to maintain yourhome and to save on your heating and coolingcosts, inspect the weather stripping and caulkingaround all windows and doors, making repairs asneeded.

• Roof. On average, a roof will last for 20 to 25years if properly maintained. You can maintainyour roof by: cleaning gutters and downspouts,ensuring that downspouts are directed awayfrom the house; checking flashing to make surethat it is securely fastened; replacing loose ormissing roof shingles; inspecting the chimneyfor any damage, and checking the attic for anysigns of moisture penetration. If you are notcomfortable being on the roof, consider hiring aprofessional.

• Appliances. The expected lifespan of mosthousehold appliances (range/oven, refrigerator/freezer, clothes washer, clothes dryer,dishwasher, and water heater) is between 12 to15 years, depending on how well you maintainthem. It is important to make sure that youroutinely clean your appliances. Dust refrigeratorand freezer coils, check the seals on refrigeratorand freezer doors, routinely clean the dryer vent,and clean the vent on the range hood.

• Plumbing. Small leaks can easily become aplumbing nightmare. Be sure to routinely check

for and repair any leaks coming from faucets or hoses.

• Heating and cooling systems. A wellmaintained heating and cooling system may lastup to 25 years. Regularly scheduled inspectionsof these systems are important and can be doneby any licensed professional. Be sure to replaceair filters at the beginning of every season andclean any ductwork and vents as needed.

In summary, conducting routine maintenance on your home will help you to identify and address minor issues before they turn into major problems. Every homeowner is well aware that household parts and appliances wear out over time. Consequently, preventative repairs extend the life of many household appliances and are less expensive in the long run.

You may also want to consider including a maintenance fund in your family budget. Experts recommend that you budget one to two percent of the purchase price of your home for yearly maintenance and repairs. Remember, what may cost you a few dollars today could cost you hundreds or thousands next year, making routine household maintenance a great use of your time!

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By:Kristyn Jackson, LMFT, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Family Sciences, University of Kentucky

Jennifer Hunter, Ph.D. Assistant Professor / Extension Specialist in Family Financial Management University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (859) 257-3290 / jhunter@uky.edu

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