Cooperative Extension Service Harrison County 668 New Lair Road Cynthiana, KY 41031 (859) 234-5510 Fax: (859) 234-6197 extension.ca.uky.edu

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February 2020 Harrison County Extension Homemaker Statistics Club Membership – 145 Mailbox Membership – 78 Total Membership – 223 Barlow – 15 Berry – 9 Curry – 12 Falmouth Road – 14 Indian Creek – 19 Jacobs – 8 Leesburg – 11 New Millennium – 15 Oddville – 20 Piecemaker Quilt – 3 Renaker – 9 Sunrise – 10

Winter Weather Policy No School ~ No Meetings

When Harrison County Schools are closed due to inclement weather,

all Homemaker meetings are cancelled.

Benita Peoples County Extension Agent

Mrs. Elsie Beckett, 97, was a Harr ison County Extension Homemaker for 74 years. She was a char ter member of the Antioch Robinson Extension Homemakers. She served two terms as County President and held many leadership roles. She was also a 4-H leader and served on the Harrison County Fair Board. In later years, she would attend homemaker meetings if she has a way. She loved her family, friends, and her community. She will be greatly missed. The Harrison County Extension Homemakers express their sympathy to the family and deep appreciation for her membership in the Association.

Leader Lesson Essential Oils

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 1 pm

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. This lesson will be presented by Shonda Johnston, Clark County Family and Consumer Sciences agent.

Family and Individual Chairman Mary Sue Grubbs and her committee wish to thank each of you for your kindness and generosity in donating 131 pairs of gloves, 85 hats and 37 scarves that were given to the Harrison County Clothing Closet. You are greatly appreciated! Chairman Grubbs is looking forward to collecting your FIDGET MATS at the Extension Office in the spring! Fidget Mats may aid in reducing anxiety in Alzheimer and Dementia patients. The mats help focus attention, stimulate senses, exercise hand muscles and entertain users.

Springtime Basket Class Instructor: Carolyn Poe Monday, March 30, 2020 Registration Deadline March 23rd 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $30.00 All materials are included in cost.

Swedish Weaving Class Instructor: Jane Butcher Friday, February 14, 2020 1-4 pm Cost: $4.00 Registration deadline: Friday, February 7th Bring scissors and a skein of embroidery floss (your choice of color). Fabric and needles will be provided.

25th Anniversary Bluegrass Area

Basketmakers Seminar Jabez, Kentucky June 16-20, 2020

Visit www.babasketmakers.org or the Harrison County Extension Office for catalog and registration information.

Deadline to register: May 1, 2020

It’s Sew Fine: For Home and Family Sewing Expo April 14-15, 2020 http://www.facebook.com/itssewfine Boone County Extension Enrichment Center Burlington, KY

Nutrition Education Program (SNAP Ed) Healthy Eating for Everybody! February Topic: Meal Planning for Every Body Hope’s Helping Hand Tuesday February 4, 11, 18 at 11am Thursday February 6, 13, 20 at 11am Harrison County Senior Center Wednesday February 5 at 10am LeBus Center Monday February 24 at 1pm Harrison County Cynthiana Library Monday February 24 at 10am Tuesday February 25 at 5pm New Seven Months Series Starting Topic: My Plate for Every Body Hillside Apartment February 10 at 11am In the community room

2020 KEHA State Elections KEHA will be seeking nominees for six positions in the spring. Positions to be elected include 1st Vice President; Treasurer; Marketing & Publicity Chair; Environment, Housing & Energy Chair; Food, Nutrition & Health Chair; and Leadership Development Chair. Job descriptions for these positions are available the KEHA website in the “State Board” section. Credentials will be due by March 21, 2020. Contact the Harrison Count Extension Office with any questions. 2020 HCEH Nominees Requested Harrison County Extension Homemakers are seeking to fill the officer positions of President-Elect and Treasurer and educational chairman positions for Housing, Energy & Environment; Food, Nutrition & Health (2 posts: one for Food and one for Health); and Leadership. Nomination Committee: Charlotte McCarty, Chairman and Presidents of the Leesburg and Barlow Clubs, Carole Roberts and Kathy Brooks. Nominations are due no later than April 1, 2020. Nomination forms may be picked up at the Extension Office or retrieved online at www.keha.org/. 2020 KEHA Quilt Square Showcase and Auction The KEHA Quilt Square Showcase and Auction will continue for the seventh consecutive year at the KEHA State Meeting. Anyone wishing to participate should make a 12" finished quilt square. (Finished means piece the square, put in the batting, put on backing and finish the edges just like you would a complete quilt. Finished applique squares are also eligible.) This special showcase is an opportunity to highlight quality work from KEHA members across the state. Bring or send the 12" finished square to the KEHA State Meeting in Louisville. Please write your name and county on a small slip of paper and attach to the back of the square. If you are unable to attend the KEHA State Meeting, please feel free to send your square(s) with another KEHA member. Squares

will be collected at the Harrison County Extension Office until Friday, May 17th.

Thank you, January Blood Donors, for your 29 donations at the

HCEH Blood Drive! See you in May!

Footloose, the musical LaComedia Dinner Theatre May 15, 2020 Cost $115.00 per person, non-refundable Deadline to register: March 20, 2020 Sheila Clifford, Trip Chairman 859-298-0347

Management and Safety Program Evaluating Your Health Care Needs Monday, May 4, 2020 10 am 74th Annual HCEH Meeting The Sun Shines Bright Monday, May 18, 2020 6 pm

Mark your calendars!

2020 KEHA State Meeting – April 21-23, 2020

Owensboro Convention Center Owensboro, Kentucky

Scholarships HCEH Scholarships Applications for the Harrison County Extension Homemaker Elizabeth Donnell Scholarship are available at the Harrison County Extension Office. The scholarship is for student applicants that will pursue or are currently pursuing a degree in the field of Human Environmental Sciences such as Family Sciences, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension, Retailing and Tourism Management, Dietetics Human Nutrition, or a related field. Students must have a 2.5 GPA to apply for the scholarship. The application deadline is April 1, 2020. Encourage your student to apply. Homemakers may apply for the Donnell Scholarship at any time. Members must apply prior to event or workshop for approval and skills learned are to be shared with Harrison County Extension Homemakers. KEHA Scholarships Also visit the KEHA website at www.keha.org or contact the Harrison County Extension Service for information on the KEHA Homemaker Member Scholarship and the KEHA Evans/Hansen/Weldon Scholarship Fund for students. The deadline for both scholarships is March 1, 2020.

Fad Dieting Problems Many people have made losing weight and/or becoming healthier one of their New Year’s resolutions, and some may try to do so through a fad diet that promises quick and dramatic weight loss results. While intending to become a healthier version of yourself is good, fad dieting can lead to its own set of health problems including dehydration, weakness, fatigue, headaches, nausea, constipation and nutrient deficiencies. This is because most fad diets are based on consuming a limited number of foods or eliminating a certain food or food group entirely from your diet. This is not only boring, but it is not sustainable and can lead to the serious health side effects mentioned above. You can easily identify whether a diet is a fad diet or one supported by research, because a fad diet will almost never include a physical activity component. Research shows that most adults should engage in between 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise (e.g. brisk walking) or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous intensity exercise (e.g. cycling) each week to show the positive health benefits from movement. Before starting or stopping any diet, you should approach your doctor or dietitian to make sure the program is safe for you, particularly if you have a health condition that is impacted by diet, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Also, ask yourself if the diet you are starting is something you can sustain for the rest of your life. Remember, if the diet and its effects seem too good to be true, they probably are. Research continues to show that the best way to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle is by being physically active and eating a variety of foods. These foods include:

A variety of vegetables in all different colors

Fruits, preferably the whole fruit

Grains with whole grains comprising at least half of your consumption

Low-fat dairy

Proteins including seafood, lean meats, legumes, nuts and seeds Sources: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, UK extension specialist, 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

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