By Mary Vander Veen

The May issue of UPDATE has arrived with the information for this

year’s WAHCE State Conference to be held at the Plaza Hotel and

Suites in Eau Claire September 12-14. A variety of tours are

planned, and there are many interesting classes offered. The

registration form is included at the end of this newsletter and is also

available, along with class descriptions, on the WAHCE website at

wahceinc.org. It’s a fun time, so make plans now to attend. The

theme of the conference is “76 Trombones Leading HCE.”

Conference Correction – The phone number for the Plaza Hotel is

wrong in the May issue of UPDATE. The correct number to call for

room reservations is 1-800-482-7829. Group block number is 8708.

The room rate is $99 for up to four people per room.

It was good to see everyone at the International Dinner. Thanks to

DuAnn Webb for gathering the recipes and compiling the

information for the booklet on Israel and to everyone who prepared

food. It was great to see how everyone pitched in to help clean up

after the evening was over.

Thanks to Winnie Shelton and Karen Walter for creating another

beautiful quilt for our raffle. The raffle tickets were distributed at the

dinner; please do your part by selling your quota.

Take time to enjoy spring. The lilacs are blooming, and my flowering

crab has a habit of blooming every other year. This year, it is covered

in beautiful blooms, and when the cardinals and goldfinches come to

snatch seeds at the bird feeder, it’s a pretty sight.

Take time to enjoy!

President’s Notes

WALWORTH COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR HOME & COMMUNITY EDUCATION C/O UW-EXTENSION, 100 W. WALWORTH ST., PO BOX 1001, ELKHORN, WI 53121 (262) 741-4951

SUMMER 2016

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Upcoming Dates to Remember

Program Coordinator’s Report 2

Save the Date 2

Mystery Trip 3

Help Wanted 3

Stitches of Love 4

Arlene Patek Information 4

Stitches of Love 5

Flip-Flop Hazards 6

Log Cabin Schedule 7

Shedding Light on Lyme Disease

8

Mystery Tour Flyer 9

Log Cabin Sign Up Sheet 11

State Conference Information 13

Calendar 21

Mark your calendar for these upcoming opportunities:

June 6 Executive Board

July 13 Mystery Trip

July 14-24 Grandparents University, Madison

July 18-21 NVON Conference, Normal, IL

July 19-21 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days

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Program Coordinator’s Report

By Eileen Guthrie

Recently, our family was blessed with the birth of a new great-granddaughter. What a joy it was to

meet Cheyenne Allison when we went to visit at the hospital. She was beautiful in our eyes, her skin

was so soft, she had that magnificent smell of a newborn baby, and she had a healthy head of hair.

What a blessing it was to hold that little bundle of joy; it was love at first site. We enjoyed seeing her

big sister’s reaction and seeing the new family together for the first time. What a blessing new life is.

Just as birth is a blessing, spring, too, is like a new birth with nature coming back to life after the dull

colors of winter. Things become a lush green, the grass starts growing, and leaves start forming on the

trees; the flowering trees smell magnificent. There is always some excitement in the country when the

first tractors start working the land, a new crop is planted, and, of course, when the new crop begins to

surface from the earth.

For some of our clubs, HCE is just beginning for a new year of activity, while some of the clubs will

recess for the summer months. Did you attend Day of Learning? Jenny Wehmeier presented an

interesting class on Raising a Thinking Child; she gave us many thoughts and ideas on how to help

your children think before they act. We also received some very informative information on how to

prepare for our wellness and medical treatment, as well as planning a living will while we are still

physically and mentally fit to take care of ourselves.

Did you attend Smart Gardening Day? There were classes of all kinds to get into the spirit of spring; we

are never too old to learn something new. The evaluation slips indicated that the attendees were

pleased with the classes they attended.

I hope you attended the International Study of Israel. Carol Guequierre presented many beautiful

pictures and interesting facts from her trips to Israel. A big thank you goes to the Sharon Lamplighters

for a tasty dinner and to DuAnn Webb for preparing the beautiful booklet for us to learn about Israel.

Are you busy working on a project for Cultural Arts? If not, you still have time to make a project; it is

due on June 1.

Don’t forget the famous Mystery Tour scheduled for Wednesday, July 13. Find more information on

the flyer on page 9 of this newsletter.

There is a once in a lifetime experience for many of us attend. It is the Farm Technology Days from

July 19- 21 at Snudden Farms in Zenda, WI. HCE is having a booth in the Family Living Tent; there

are many opportunities for us to help not only in our booth, but in a number of different areas.

PLEASE MAKE A NOTE IN YOUR HANDBOOK – There has been a change of date for the Evening of

Learning. The date has been changed to THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. More to follow in the next

newsletter.

Enjoy your summer, and remember to promote HCE to your friends and neighbors.

Please make a note that the date for Evening on Learning has been changed

to Thursday, September 29 at 6:00 p.m. at the Government Center.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

Save the Date

As I was wondering what I would write for the newsletter, my mind

wandered back 20 years to the first time HCE talked about a day trip.

I was listening to WGN Radio-Chicago with an advertisement for

Goods Furniture Store in Kankakee, Illinois. I wondered if this would

work for a day trip, a furniture store with three floors of furniture and

an ice cream shop. As we talked about this, the response we got was

three people interested. This trip must be on Plan C as we have never

done the Goods Furniture Store as a mystery trip, and yes, it was

announced where we were going! The next year, we carpooled with a stop in the morning, and after lunch, we ended

up at the Ben Franklin store in Oconomowoc. So here we are 20 years later calling them “Mystery Trips.” We fill a bus

and have visited some really interesting places. It has been suggested that I organize an overnight to Lincoln Library

and Museum in Springfield, Illinois. It would be a great trip, but I think I will concentrate on HCE Mystery Trips for

now!

Speaking of mystery trips, the 2016 HCE Mystery Trip is July 13, 2016. Believe me, don’t miss the bus! This is one

that you don’t want to miss. Walking will be minimal. Find the reservation form on page 9 of this newsletter. Be

aware of the deadline date; it had to be changed to a week earlier. Mark your calendar for July 13, 2016. Enjoy a day

of fun, food, and something new!

Mystery Trip

By Barb Papcke, VP Community & Family Life

2016 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, July 19-21, 2016

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is an agricultural show that is held each

year in a different county in the state. The goal is to provide agricultural

clientele with the latest in agricultural technology and research while

showcasing the agriculture in the county. The 2016 show will be held at

Snudden Farm in Zenda. More than 600 exhibitors will participate in the

show. Field demonstrations and tours of the Snudden dairy and grain

operations are scheduled.

Walworth County HCE will have a booth in the Family Living Tent at the show.

Some of the other exhibitors in the tent will be Kohl’s, Aurora, Walworth

County Historical Society, Get Moving, Food Preservation, Parent Connection,

Quilt Turning, Medicare, Quilts of Valor, and Strong Women.

We will need hostesses for our booth. If you would like to hostess or work on

the committee to plan the display, please let Jenny or me know. Plans are to

develop a PowerPoint and displays to illustrate the projects we are involved in

and also touch on our 70-year history. The show is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

each day, so we will have two shifts per day: 9-12:30 and 12:30- 4. We will pay

the admission to the show and arrange transportation to and from the parking

lot to the tent.

HELP WANTED

By Mary Vander Veen

PAGE 3 GOOD NEWS

PAGE 4 GOOD NEWS

The sewing machines are a humming away once again. We have had four

meetings so far this year, and there is another meeting scheduled for June 7.

Mary has been busy sewing the famous pot holders and pot pinchers that we sell at the Log Cabin,

and Karen Walter has been giving Mary a hand with that project, too. We will be working on

quilts, hats, drain pouches, and comfort pillows.

What do you need to bring? If you are a sewer, bring your sewing machine and your favorite

sewing gadgets. Maybe you would like to cut out some quilts for sewing, or maybe you would like

to tie some of the quilts so they can be given to area nursing homes. If you have a favorite pair of

scissors, bring it along, but there are scissors available to use. If you tie quilts, there are needles

available, too, but some of you have a favorite needle, also.

There is always a need for filling to be cut for comfort pillows, and the filling needs to be packaged,

too. Some of you like to tag the items that have been sewn. Maybe you would like to press fabric

for the quilts, and the finished quilts need to be pressed once they are sewn.

There really is a job for all of us, and if visiting is your cup of tea, come and

visit with us, too.

Be sure to bring your lunch. A mid-morning snack will be provided; this is a

time to do some chatting with your friends.

Hope to see you there.

Stitches of Love

By Eileen Guthrie, Chairperson

At our May 10th HCE sewing meeting, Audrey Wuttke

mentioned she was visiting an acquaintance at Tender

Reflections in Elkhorn and realized she knew several other

residents. One of the ladies was Arlene Patek, who has relocated

from Golden Years in Walworth to Tender Reflections. If you

want to stop in and visit Arlene or send her a note, here is her

address:

Tender Reflections

Arlene Patek

1550 N. Country Club Pkwy

Elkhorn, WI 53121

Arlene Patek

By Barb Papcke

Stitches of Love

When I deliver comfort pillows, hats, quilts, and walker caddies, I receive verbal thank-you’s from people working at

the desks. They always say how beautiful the pillows are and how the ladies enjoy trying on the hats that we make,

choosing the right hats to work with their wardrobe and their face. When I walk into the hospitals carrying two big

garbage bags full of comfort pillows, I always get a lot of looks from people waiting for their appointment. When I

carry a big box of hats, they ask if I made all of the hats, and I tell them that I am a member of a group who makes the

hats. When taking quilts or lap robes to nursing homes, I often see residents with one of the lap robes we made on

their lap. The walker caddies are enjoyed by many residents and many people going through rehab.

The Pro Health Center for Breast Care sends an email when they need drain pouches for their patients. She told me

one time that they had just used the last pouch, there was a patient in the middle of surgery, and they had no pouches

left; I arrived at the hospital just in time. The Specialty Care Coordinator sent an email thanking us for the pouches

and telling me how a nurse ran down the hall to get one of the drain pouches to the operating room so that patient,

too, would have a pouch.

A special thank you for all of the time you sewers take from your busy schedules to sew our Stitches of Love.

Stitches of Love

By Barb Papcke

PAGE 5 GOOD NEWS

Dear HCE Members,

I pray that this message gets to the Stitches of Love sewers.

I recently had cancer surgery at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. The surgery

was scheduled so quickly that I did not have time to plan, let alone think about

the recovery period. While in the hospital, the Nurse Navigator gave me a

handmade bag and comfort pillow. At the time, I had no idea how important

and helpful these items would be.

I will be using the bag to carry items to my chemo and radiation treatments. It

will be so useful to keep all of my personal items. The comfort pillow has been

an absolute Godsend!! I carry it everywhere! To say that this pillow has been

instrumental in alleviating my post-surgery pain is an understatement! My

first night home, I could not sleep. I positioned the pillow to eliminate the

pressure and ultimately got some needed sleep. The name "Comfort Pillow" is

very appropriate!

I believe that God works in mysterious ways that are sometimes not even

recognized. Making these pillows was certainly a gift from God through your

hands. From the bottom of my heart, I hope you realize how grateful I am for

your kindness. It will never be forgotten.

Sincerely,

Julie H.

Whether you wear flip-flops or not, I am sure you know someone that wears them. I found this

information from the Healthy Living Made Simple magazine. This article is written by Dr. Marlene

Reid.

Flip-flops are fine for the pool or beach, but long-term wear may damage your feet.

Many of us think of summer as carefree days of picnics and beach outings, combined with relaxed evenings at

outdoor cafes and backyard parties, but we need to remember that our footwear decisions should be anything but

carefree and relaxed.

Flip-flops may be the easiest shoes to grab when you are running out the door for a busy summer day, but flip-flops

are best left for the beach or public pools when going barefoot is the alternative. Flip-flops and at summer sandals can

do more harm than good when worn for long periods of time or in inappropriate situations. Feet become unable to

serve their purpose of allowing the body to adapt to the weight-bearing surfaces they encounter.

Shoes are meant to be an extension of the feet and become a barrier between them and the surface below. I often have

patients tell me that they injured themselves when their flip-flops slipped off and their feet were put in unnatural

positions and situations.

Most of us do not have what would be called a normal foot and instead have either a flexible flat foot or a rigid high-

arch foot. Both of these foot types require some amount of arch support, which typical flip-flops and flat sandals do

not offer. The flat foot, or flexible at foot, needs some support in the arch to prevent overuse and strain of the arch

ligament and tendons.

Every summer, podiatric offices are filled with people with injuries from

flip-flops including persistent blisters between their toes. Injuries from

wearing flip-flops on escalators or simply by tripping over the ends of

the sandals are very common, and while less common, traumatic

incidents from lawn mower accidents occur every year.

Other summer activities such as bike riding, rock climbing and playing

sports can be hazardous because these shoes easily slip off your feet.

While not wearing this type of footwear during athletic activities may be

common sense, what is less obvious is what flip-flops can do to your feet

and legs when worn simply for walking over an extended period of time.

Muscle pain, strain and fatigue easily result from a day of walking in

unsupportive shoe gear. A high arch foot is susceptible to shock and can

sustain strain on the plantar fascia — the broad ligament that runs on

the bottom of the foot — without proper support. Heel pain due to

plantar fasciitis, or even a tear in this tissue, is very common in the

summer, a result of the lack of arch support.

The lack of a heel in a flat sandal is another factor when it comes to

summer shoes. Heel support is necessary to stabilize the entire foot and

without even a little support, the foot can become unstable and

susceptible to wear and tear.

Not all flip-flops are created equal. There are summer sandals that offer

some support while providing the summer flip-flop experience. Avoid

those that are completely flat and so flimsy that you can fold them in half

from heel to toe.

PAGE 6 GOOD NEWS

Flip-Flop Hazards

From Eileen Guthrie, Program Coordinator

Look for footwear that includes:

Arch and heel support

Flip-flops with soft toe thong

Shock-absorbing materials

SUMMER SHOES

Continued on page 7

The schedule of demonstrators for the Log Cabin is filling up quite nicely.

Wednesday, August 31 UW-Extension, Jenny Wehmeier

Thursday, September 1 Quilt-agious, Penny Siewert-Quilts of Valor

Friday, September 2 Carving Dutch Wooden Shoes, Luke Traver

Saturday, September 3 Roses, Doug Amon

Sunday, September 4 Northern Illinois Clock & Watch Group

Monday, September 5 East Troy Basketry

Be sure to volunteer a shift in the Log Cabin during the fair.

Log Cabin Schedule

By Barb Papcke, VP Community & Family Life

By selecting sandals that have an arch and slight heel counter (a built-up area at the sides of the heel

region that encloses the heel at least slightly) you will have some support that is necessary for everyday

walking.

Flip-flops made of shock-absorbing materials are beneficial to those with high- arch feet. Look for a

sandal that will accommodate a custom orthotic provided by a podiatric physician. The custom orthotic,

a prescriptive device, will control your own foot’s biomechanics so that you are less dependent on the

shoe, or sandal, to provide external control. Finally, choose a flip-flop that has a soft, comfortable “toe

thong” so that you aren’t forced to treat a blister between your two toes for the rest of the summer.

Marlene Reid, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, is a spokesperson for the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)

and expert on women’s foot health and shoes. She is a former chair of the APMA’s Public Education Committee;

past president of both the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association (IPMA) and the American Association for

Women Podiatrists; and currently IPMA Trustee, APMA Delegate, Illinois Licensing Board member and

National Association of Practitioners Podiatric Chair. Dr. Reid practices in Naperville, Illinois, with her husband

at Family Podiatry Center.

Have a great summer!

PAGE 7 GOOD NEWS

Continued from page 6

PAGE 8 GOOD NEWS

This information comes from the Healthy Living Made Simple magazine circulated by Sam’s Club. I

found this interesting and wanted to share it with you.

As we roll into summer, ensure you’re protecting your family from this tick-borne disease.

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that occurs from being bitten by an infected black legged deer tick. It is the most

common tick-borne infectious disease in the United States. An estimated 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme

disease annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And while the infection can be

treated with an antibiotic, it can often go undiagnosed before serious and debilitating side effects occur.

Cases of Lyme disease are heavily concentrated in the Northeast and upper Midwest U.S. Fourteen states account for

more than 96 percent of reported cases. The condition began appearing in the 1970s near the area of Lyme,

Connecticut, where a group of children began suffering from what appeared to be rheumatoid arthritis. Over time,

researchers deduced that the group had played near the woods in that area. However, it wasn’t until years later, in

1981, that scientists were able to connect the symptoms to bacteria carried by the deer tick.

In February of this year, the CDC, in collaboration with Mayo Clinic and health officials from Minnesota, Wisconsin

and North Dakota, discovered a second species of bacteria, Borrelia mayonii, which also causes Lyme disease in

people. Until then, Borrelia burgdorferi was the only bacterium species believed to have caused it.

Many people who contract the disease do not even notice that they have been bitten. According to the CDC, the first

symptom of the infection in more than 70 percent of B. burgdorferi cases is a rash at the site of the bite, called

Erythema migrans (EM); after a few weeks, it will grow and take a bull’s eye shape. B. mayonii, however, is associated

with nausea and vomiting, diffuse rashes and a higher concentration of bacteria in the blood. Patients might later

experience fever, headache, muscle and joint aches, stiff neck and fatigue with both bacteria.

Because the symptoms of Lyme disease mimic other ailments, such as the flu, infected patients can go long periods of

time without being properly diagnosed, thus leading to more severe side effects. When left untreated, Lyme disease

can lead to facial paralysis and arthritis.

Physicians initially use visible symptoms and the patient’s medical history to identify Lyme disease. A few weeks after

infection, lab tests can detect antibodies produced by the immune system in response to the infection.

Ticks are most active in the warmer months of the year, so it is important to protect your family and take extra

precautions outdoors. The CDC recommends the following:

Use repellents that contain 20 to 30 percent DEET on

exposed skin

Treat clothing and gear with products containing 0.5 percent

permethrin

Avoid wooded and brushy areas with tall grass

Walk in the center of trails

There is no evidence that Lyme disease can be transmitted from person to person or from animals to people. But, if

you have visited a region prone to Lyme disease and think you could be infected, seek treatment as soon as possible.

Untreated, Lyme disease can become weeks and months of physical pain and distress.

Enjoy the summer months and try to avoid some of summer’s pests.

Shedding Light on Lyme Disease

From Eileen Guthrie, Program Coordinator

Itinerary: 7:30 Board Van Galder Motor Coach Park on the Fairgrounds in front of the Fair

Office 7:45 Depart Fairgrounds 9:45 Shopping 11:00 Depart 12:30 Buffet Lunch 1:30 “Think Outside of the Box” Something different! 3:30-4 Depart 5:30-6 Arrive in Elkhorn

Name: Phone:

Guest:

Chaperone Release Form

I hereby release Walworth County Association for Home & Community Education and Barb Papcke from any medical responsibility that may result from this outing. In case of an emergency, please furnish a contact name and phone number.

Passenger Name:

In case of emergency call:

Name:

Phone Number:

For reservations, make check payable to: WCHCE Mail payment & form to: Barb Papcke, N7361 County Rd O, Elkhorn, WI 53121

Reservations will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Phone: 262-495-8522

$65 HCE Member $67 Non-Member

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TUESDAY, SESSION 1 8:30-9:45 AM September 13, 2016

101 WAHCE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING – Reserved seating for voting delegates:

County Presidents seated with your district and WAHCE Board Members. All WAHCE members are welcome to attend. NOTE: this session will begin promptly at 8:00 AM.

Presiding: Joan Staffon, WAHCE State President 102 WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Topics covered by J.P. Olson will be on: the uniqueness of diversity in each woman, addressing her total needs, while challenging her mind and equipping her with the proper tools and life skills; as well as recognizing abuse and methods of intervention. Presenter: J.P. Olson, Today’s Women Empowerment Summit

103 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS – A RANDOM ASSORTMENT

A variety of musical instruments will be explored – from an Appalachian dulcimer to Native American flutes, tubano and djembe drums and a wide variety of hand percussion instruments. Come prepared to join in the music-making to de-stress and just have fun! A new creativity may be awakened as we learn together. Limited to 30 people. Presenter: Judy Miller, retired Wisconsin Rapids elementary music teacher and current drum circle leader

104 SERVING UP LOCAL FOODS

It’s a Jar, it’s a Pumpkin, it’s a Loaf of Bread! Come explore creative ideas to serve local foods and meet some of the growers of foods found in Western Wisconsin.

Presenter: Luane Meyer, Jackson County UW-Extension Family Living Educator 105 DISABILITY AWARENESS PROJECT This workshop has been cancelled 106 HIKING WISCONSIN’S ICE AGE TRAIL

Learn about Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail - how it came to be, where it is and enjoy a multi-media presentation created by Tom on his multi-month hike of this impressive trail. Question/answer session will follow. This presentation may awaken a need in you to begin hiking and enjoy Wisconsin’s natural beauty at the same time.

Presenter: Tom Teeples, Jackson County resident and recent retiree from Tomah VA Medical Center

107 HOW TO AGE WITH GRACE AND VIGOR

Are you having a tough time staying or keeping up with everyday activities? Have you lost your car keys lately? Do you really know how much you eat? It is never too late to start a healthy lifestyle in order to stay healthy as you grow older. Learn about exercise and nutrition that everyone can benefit everyone. Presenter: Kathy Metzenbauer, Juneau County UW-Extension Family Living Educator

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TUESDAY SESSION 2 10:15-11:30 AM – SEPT. 13, 2016 201 INTERNATIONAL – HELP FOR OUR NEIGHBORS

Our 2016 International workshop will concentrate on our Central America and Caribbean countries. Sandy Kracht will bring us information from Costa Rica and information will be shared from Ventures in People in Haiti for the support of students in the schools there. We will learn about 4-H programs working with young people in Haiti. Then we will take time to review what is being done in Nicaragua and what more can be done. Presenters: Sandy Kracht, Wisconsin Dells and Lylene Scholz, WAHCE State International Committee Chair

202 THE GRAPEVINE PROJECT: A HEALTH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH MODEL

The Grapevine Project is a free health education program for women presented by Faith/Community/Parish Nurses (FCNs): Keys to Heart Health - Know Your Numbers. The Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation (WWHF) partners with FCN’s by providing them with the most up-to-date tools and educational information to deliver wellness sessions to community groups in their location of the state. Come learn how to hold a free session within your community. Presenter: Susan Richards, RN BSN FCN Outreach Specialist-Grapevine Project

203 TREASURER

Are you new to the county treasurer position or would like to check to make sure you are doing things correctly? Come meet with Phoebe to review the treasurer position duties, rules, forms and more. There will be helpful tips and techniques to make this position easier! Presenter: Phoebe Shourds, WAHCE State Treasurer

204 101 USES FOR MASON JARS

We know that you have Mason Jars tucked away in your basement. Now is the time to bring them out and create something special. Come to this session for creative ideas! Presenters: Sue Nagelkerk, Sauk County UW-Extension Family Living Educator and Kathy Metzenbauer, Juneau County UW-Extension Family Living Educator

205 THE HISTORY OF THE HANDKERCHIEF AND THE 17 TYPES OF HANDKERCHIEFS

Handkerchief history from Egyptian times to present day will be discussed. Donna will show examples of the types of handkerchiefs along with hankie accessories. Limited to 30 people. Presenter: Donna Hodson-Haag, retired elementary teacher from Onalaska

206 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM #1 SUPER FOODS AND A HEALTHY YOU

Learn about “Super Foods” and how they decrease your risk factors for chronic diseases. Incorporating these tasty, nutritious foods into your meals and snacks can result in a healthier you. Presenter: Mary Ann Schilling, Waushara County UW-Extension Family Living Educator

207 WISCONSIN BOOKWORMS™ (#1) - BRINGING THE BOOKS TO LIFE

Engage, educate and inspire the children in your life. How can each of us make the 2016-2017 Wisconsin Bookworms™ books “come alive” in our classrooms through our reading and at home with the children’s families? Bring your ideas and questions!

Presenter: Holly Kirchner, Early Learning Service Manager, Wisconsin Public Television

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GENERAL SESSION 1:00–2:45 PM

301 “ALL AMERICAN GIRLS BASEBALL LEAGUE”

Enjoy Lou(ise) Erickson Sauer as she shares her memories and experiences of her time as a pitcher on a team in the All-American Girls Baseball League in the late 1940’s. The league was founded by Philip Wrigley, the chewing gum mogul. She will share some of her memorabilia. Presenter: Lou Sauer, Arcadia

2016 ACWW TRIENNIAL TO ENGLAND REPORT Presenter: Joan Staffon, WAHCE President

TUESDAY SESSION 4 3:15-4:30 PM – September 13, 2016

401 WISCONSIN BOOKWORMS™ (#2) - INTO THE GRANT Join Wisconsin Public Television Grant Writer, Kira Story, as she dives into the intricacies of grant writing specifically for Wisconsin Bookworms™ fundraising. Learn how to use recent survey results and anecdotes to support your donation requests. Bring your questions!

Presenter: Kira Story, Grant Writer, Wisconsin Public Television 402 LOVE ISN’T MEANT TO HURT

Domestic violence has been in the national news this past year. But how many people really understand what the term means and how to recognize it in relationships? Presenter: Nancy Vance, Clark County UW-Extension Family Living Educator

403 NEEDLE FELTING (CRAFT)

Participants will create a needle felted fall leaf, using a barbed needle to engage dyed wool fibers. Learning the basics will open up exciting project possibilities. Fee of $15 collected in the class. Limited to 20 people.

Presenter: Sandra Whiteman, Healing Arts Specialist 404 FOOD SENSITIVITIES AND FOOD ALLERGIES When faced with food sensitivities and food allergies it can be challenging to make food

choices. Come and learn strategies to use when planning meals and how when dealing with food sensitivities and food allergies “One man’s food is another man’s poison.” Presenter: Sarah Siegel, Wood County UW-Extension Family Living Educator

405 PRE-PLANNING FOR THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE

Participants will be provided with materials to prepare in advance for the loss of a loved one and materials for what to do after a loved one has passed.

Presenter: Leah Eckstein, Adams County UW-Extension Family Living Educator 406 HOW LEARNING CENTER PROGRAM EMPOWER WOMEN The Learning Center programs in Nicaragua do more than teach skills; they build

character and leadership. During this workshop we’ll provide examples of changed lives and how we all have the capacity to help each other. Make a difference…. Volunteer. Presenter: Amy Wiza, Executive Director Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partners of the Americas Inc.

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407 MEMBERSHIP Increasing and retaining membership numbers is vital to the future of HCE. Let’s talk about the changes that we see coming and continue to work on finding ways to make HCE a vital organization for years to come.

Presenter: Kristy Sand, WAHCE State Membership Chair

WEDNESDAY SESSION 5 8:30-9:45 AM – September 14, 2016

501 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM #2 KEEPING YOUR BRAIN FIT AS YOU AGE Keeping mentally fits as we age is important to every one of us. Come and learn ten activities that have been proven that each of us can do to improve and strengthen our brain health. Presenter: Nancy Schultz, Shawano County UW-Extension Family Living Educator

502 BEADED BRACELET (CRAFT) Beaded bracelet is to be made in HCE colors. It will be put on a wire to fit your wrist. You can add your charm on this bracelet. Easy to do! Fee of $5 will be collected in the class. Limited to 30 people. Presenters: Darlene Schumacher, Wood County HCE and Sheryl Smith La Crosse County HCE

503 LEARN ABOUT THE KING & QUEEN OF FLOWERS – TREE & HERBACEOUS

PEONIES Watch and listen to a power point presentation about tree peonies and herbaceous peonies. Learn when and how to properly dig, divide and replant your peony divisions. Presenter: Scott Parker, President of American Peony Society, & owner of Parker Peonies and Perennials

504 COOKING WITH WINE

Would you like to know which wine goes with what food? How do you give your recipes a wine touch? This workshop will talk about how cooking with wine can enhance flavors as well as tenderize meat.

Presenter: Kathy Metzenbauer, Juneau County UW-Extension Family Living Educator 505 WOMEN EMPOWERMENT (repeat)

Topics that will be covered by J.P. Olson will be on: the uniqueness of diversity in each woman, addressing her total needs, while challenging her mind and equipping her with the proper tools and life skills; as well as recognizing abuse and methods of intervention. Presenter: J.P. Olson, Today’s Women Empowerment Summit

506 ZENTANGLES, DOODLES AND COLORING BOOKS!

Learn to relax and reduce stress as you create tangles or doodles. No artistic ability needed. You will gain resource knowledge and project ideas! Limited to 25 people.

Presenter: Sandra Whiteman, Healing Art Specialist 507 MEDICAL MISSIONARY TRIPS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Come visit with Sharon as she shares her experiences as a medical missionary to foreign countries around the globe. There will be a power-point presentation shown along with cultural products and art for these countries.

Presenter: Sharon Rosine, Juneau County HCE

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WEDNESDAY SESSION 6 10:15-11:30 AM – September 14, 2016 601 THE MARVELOUS MONARCH

The life cycle of the monarch will be explained. Kathy will also discuss their migration to Mexico and demonstrate how to tag them so as to monitor the health of the population.

Presenter: Kathy McGrath, retired Port Edwards kindergarten teacher

602 BEADED BRACELET (CRAFT) (repeat) Beaded bracelet is to be made in HCE colors. It will be put on a wire to fit your wrist. You can add your charm on this bracelet. Easy to do! Fee of $5 will be collected in the class. Limited to 30 people. Presenters: Darlene Schumacher, Wood County HCE and Sheryl Smith La Crosse County HCE

603 LAUGH…. BECAUSE IT’S HEALTHY

“Laughter is the best medicine.” Explore intentional laughter as a stress-reduction tool. Join a “laughter workout” without using jokes or comedy. Then cool down with deep breathing and relaxation.

Presenter: Judi Olson, Laughter Yoga instructor, retired high school business teacher 604 HELPING YOUTH GET TO COLLEGE: SMALL SAVINGS = BIG DREAMS FOR

YOUNG CHILDREN As parents, grandparents or community members, you can help a young person achieve their educational dreams. Learn about savings options and why even a small amount can make a big difference. Presenters: Chelsea Wunnicke, Richland County UW-Extension Family Living Agent and Nancy Vance, Clark County UW-Extension Family Living Educator.

605 CHOOSING THE RIGHT APPLE FOR THE RIGHT JOB

Many apple varieties are on the market – with new ones each year. Picking the right apple for the right use is important for storage, flavor and taste. Presenter: Jerry Clark, Chippewa County UW-Extension Agriculture Agent

606 TRUNK SHOW OF QUILTS

Do you enjoy seeing and learning the history of quilts. Come and enjoy a trunk showing of quilts by Jane. Being a quilter for 15 years, she has now opened her own business and has expanded to include long-arm quilting and other fiber arts.

Presenter: Jane Weiss, Owner of Birdsong Quilting/Fiber Arts

607 YES, YOU CAN RAISE AND GROW AFRICAN VIOLETS

Receive information on growing, caring and propagation of African violets. There will be a display of plants along with leaf cuttings to share with the class.

Presenter: Arlene Garvens, African Violet Judge for State and National Shows

2016 WAHCE Conference Tours

Tour #1. Chippewa Falls leaves at 12:00 PM: We start with a tour of Irvine Park. The park was

established in 1906 through a generous donation of 165 acres by William Irvine and L.C. Stanley, since

then it has grown to 318 acres and is a recreational resource for all to enjoy. Either the Zookeeper or

the Parks Director will give us a talk and tour of the park. We then move on to Leinenkugel Brewery.

The tour starts and ends at the Leinie Lodge. Let their guides introduce you to the Leinenkugel history,

family and brewing process. After the tour you can sample their award-winning beers and get a

souvenir glass to take home. Some of the tour is outdoors and all of it is wheelchair/walker accessible.

Maximum 55 people. Cost: $25

Tour #2. Menomonie leaves at 12:00 PM: Take this opportunity to visit neighboring Dunn County.

Our first stop will be the historic Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts. The Mabel Tainter Theater is listed

on the National Register of Historic Places. The lavish “Victorian” theater boasts intricate hand

stenciling, hand carved archways, gleaming brass fixtures and leaded glass windows, all of which we

will get to see on the tour. The theater is still used for performances. From there we will travel to the

Russell J. Rassbach Museum in Wakanda Park. Some of the exhibits include a Victorian home, a

Caddie Woodlawn exhibit, and changes in transportation exhibit. A unique feature here is called the

“Tainter Gate”, a local invention, which is still used in 70 per cent of the dams of the world. Maximum

55 people. Cost: $25

Tour #3. Cadott leaves at 12:30 PM: Cabin Ridge Rides - Upon arriving we will greeted by our hosts,

Judy and Mark Gilles. The adventure begins with a horse drawn wagon ride taking you deep within 400

acres of natural woods. You will follow Paint Creek part of the way. Animals abound so watch for

squirrels, rabbits, deer and wild turkeys. At the cabin we will enjoy cookies and a beverage while

hearing the history of the farm from Judy Gilles. There are restrooms, limited walking for guests and 2

easy steps provide access onto the wagon. The ride goes rain or shine since the wagon is covered.

From there we will go to Yellowstone Cheese Factory where you will be able to browse their cheese

store and perhaps buy some delicious artisan cheeses to take home with you. Maximum 55 people.

Cost: $28

Tour #4. Augusta leaves 12:30 PM: Step back in time as we take a trip to Amish Country in Augusta.

The Augusta Amish are Old Order Amish which means they have no cars or modern conveniences. We

will hear about their history, culture, way of life and beliefs. We will have a chance to get up close and

personal with them at such places as a maybe a general store, bakery, farm, or greenhouse, but

remember no pictures please, it is their custom to not be photographed. The afternoon ends with a bit

of shopping at the Wood Shed, in Augusta, a place for true Amish craftsmanship. It has been serving

the area since 1980 with high quality gifts, Amish furniture and decorations for your home. Maximum

55 people. Cost: $25

Tour #5. Downtown Eau Claire – A self-guided tour of Eau Claire’s downtown shopping district

featuring a quilt shop and many unique specialty shops and restaurants. Also the Sculpture Tour is a

free outdoor exhibit of sculptures created by and loaned to Eau Claire by artists throughout the country

and abroad. Brochures will be available at the registration table or by contacting: visiteauclaire.com

Cost: None, no limit of people.

2016 WAHCE Conference Registration Information

September 12, 13, and 14, 2016 The Plaza Hotel & Suites

1202 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701

“76 Trombones Leading HCE”

Make Check payable to: WAHCE, Inc. Mail check with registration form to: Conference Registrar Darlene Schumacher

2531 Golf Course Road, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Phone: 715-424-2851 Email: darleneschumacher41@gmail.com

Registration, Tour and Meal Fees are transferable, but not refundable. WAHCE reserves the right to alter or cancel a class as necessary. UW-Extension Family Living Educators are not required to pay a registration fee.

Registration Deadline: August 13, 2016

Registration Hours: Sunday, September 11 ............................. 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Monday, September 12 .............................. 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday, September 13 ............................ 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM & 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Wednesday, September 14…. ................... 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Tours: Five tours are scheduled. Please indicate your first (1), second (2), third (3), fourth (4) and fifth (5) choice. Include the tour fee with your registration. If you need special bus accommodations please indicate that information on your registration form.

Cultural Arts: Items may be brought in Sunday (9/11) from 6:30 – 8:00 PM or Monday (9/12) from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Judging will begin promptly at 1:00 PM.

Business Meeting – Workshop #101: President Joan Staffon will preside at the WAHCE, Inc. Annual Business Meeting beginning at 8:00 AM which is open to all conference attendees. Voting delegates (County Presidents and WAHCE Board members) are required to attend. All voting delegates will sit in assigned seating.

Workshops: Important: Indicate your first (1), second (2), third (3), fourth (4), and fifth (5) choice in each time period. Omitting the second, third, fourth and fifth choice for each workshop will not insure placement in your first choice.

Education Program Workshops: Sessions #206 “Super Foods & A Healthy You” & #501 “Keeping Your Brain Fit As You Age” are the Educational Program workshops. Every county should have their Vice President of Program and Vice President of Family and Community Life (or a substitute) attending these sessions. All are welcome.

Meals: The cost of the meal package is $90 (including gratuity). The meal package includes Monday night dinner, Tuesday breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Wednesday breakfast and lunch. Please indicate any special meal requirements on the registration form. Individual meals can be purchased separately – see form.

Room Reservations: Reservations must be made directly with The Plaza Hotel & Suites at 1-800-482-7829. Mention the Group room block is: 8708 for the special room rate of $99. A credit card will be requested to guarantee the room(s). Check in time is 3:00 PM – check out time is 12:00 noon. The room block will be held until August 14th. Wisconsin Sales Tax Exemption: You must bring a letter on your County HCE letterhead stating you are a member in good standing in WAHCE and it must include the tax-exempt number for the hotel. Conference Chair: Jean Morton (608) 462-2257 Co-Chair: Jane Grabarski (608) 547-2419 e-mail: jane47@maqs.net

2016 WAHCE Conference Registration September 12 - 14, 2016

The Plaza Hotel & Suites, 1202 W Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701

Name County District

Address City State Zip

Telephone (including area code) E-mail address

Officer or Committee Chair (circle one) State District County Specific Office held

First Time Attendee? Yes No Special Dietary Needs

I grant the WAHCE, the right to use, publish, and copyright my image for educational programs and publications, web sites and promotion

of the WAHCE programs. PLEASE SIGN:

____ Willing to Serve as a Workshop Hostess (Intro Speaker)

September 12th, Monday Tours 12:00 – 5:00PM __ #1 Chippewa Falls Irvine Park/Lienenkugel Brewery $ 25.00 __ #2 Menomonie Tainter Theater/Rassbach Museum $ 25.00 __ #3 Cadott Cabin Ridge Rides/Yellowstone Cheese $ 28.00 __ #4 Augusta Amish Country/Wood Shed $ 25.00 _____Need handicap access on bus __ #5 Self-guided Downtown Eau Claire/Sculpture Tour $ 00.00

September 13th, Tuesday Workshops Session #1: 8:30 – 9:45 ___ 101 WAHCE Annual Business Meeting (Note: 8:00 Start) ___ 102 Women Empowerment ___ 103 Random Assortment of Musical Instruments ___ 104 Serving Up Local Foods ___ 105 Disability Awareness Project CLASS CANCELLED ___ 106 Hiking the Ice Age Trail ___ 107 How to Age with Grace and Vigor

Workshop Session #2: 10:15 – 11:30 ___ 201 International – Help For Our Neighbors ___ 202 The Grapevine Project ___ 203 Treasurers ___ 204 101 Uses of Mason Jars ___ 205 History of Hankies & 17 types ___ 206 Educational Program #1 Super Foods and A Healthy You ___ 207 Wisconsin Bookworms™ #1 Bringing the Books to Life

Workshop Session #3: 1:00 – 2:45 PM

_X__ 301 GENERAL SESSION: “All American Girls Baseball League” & ACWW Triennial to England Report

Workshop Session #4: 3:15 – 4:30 ___ 401 Wisconsin Bookworms™ #2 Into the Grant Fund-Raising ___ 402 Love Isn’t Meant to Hurt ___ 403 Needle Felting (craft – fee paid in class) ___ 404 Food Sensitivities & Food Allergies ___ 405 Preplanning for Death of a Loved One ___ 406 How Learning Center Programs Empower ___ 407 Membership

September 14th, Wednesday

Workshop Session #5: 8:30 – 9:45 ___ 501 Educational Program #2 Keeping Your Brain Fit ___ 502 Crystal Bracelet (craft – fee paid in class) ___ 503 King & Queen of Flowers: Tree & Herbaceous Peonies ___ 504 Cooking with Wine ___ 505 Women Empowerment (repeat) ___ 506 Zentangles, Doodles & Coloring Books ___ 507 Medical Missionary Trips

Workshop Session #6: 10:15 – 11:30 ___ 601 Monarch Butterfly ___ 602 Crystal Bracelet (repeat) (craft – fee paid in class) ___ 603 Laugh….. Because It’s Healthy ___ 604 Helping Youth Get to College: Small Savings=Big Dreams ___ 605 Choosing the Right Apple for the Right Use ___ 606 Trunk Show of Quilts ___ 607 Yes You Can Raise & Grow Violets

Make check payable to WAHCE, Inc. and mail with registration form to Conference Registrar: Darlene Schumacher, 2531 Golf Course Road, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494. Phone 715-424-2851

E-mail: darleneschumacher41@gmail.com Registration Deadline: August 13, 2016 Late fee applies 8/14/16 & on

Full Registration Fees: *Each County Bring Tax ID Number Sheet for Hotel*

WAHCE Member or spouse $50.00 $ Non-member $55.00 $ UW-Extension No cost $ FREE Late Fee (after August 13) $50.00 $ Total Meal Package (6 meals) $90.00 $

One Day Fees: Monday Evening Meal $27.00 $ Tuesday Registration $30.00 $ Tuesday Breakfast $12.00 $ Tuesday Lunch $16.00 $ Tuesday Banquet $21.00 $ Wednesday Registration $20.00 $ Wednesday Breakfast $12.00 $_________ Wednesday Lunch $15.00 $_________

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PRAYER CREED

Dear God,

Give us the grace to see the blessings that have come from thee; Give us the strength to do

our duty To see in everything some beauty Teach us that love and cheerful giving, Tolerance and

decent living, Make our home a place sublime, Where there's no room for hate or crime, A place

where good friends gather round; Where laughter, mirth, and cheer abound, Not selfish thoughts,

not worldly greed,

Let this, Dear Master, be our Creed.

HCE CREED

We, the Homemakers of Wisconsin, believe in the sanctity of the HOME, the cradle of character,

blessed by motherly devotion and guarded by fatherly protection. We pledge ourselves: To work

for the preservation and improvement of home and community life; To strive for healthier minds

and bodies and better living; To promote the welfare of our boys and girls, the nation’s greatest

asset; To be true to God and country and of lasting service to our homes and communities.

Mrs. John Meise, Sauk County

http://www.wahceinc.org/ http://walworth.uwex.edu/

An EEO/AA employer, the University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities

in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements.

Jenny Wehmeier

Family Living Educator

Walworth County UW-Extension

100 W. Walworth Street

P.O. Box 1001

Elkhorn, WI 53121