SEPTEMBER Hillsboro Club September 16 / 5pm; Shirley Conway’s Home, Family Nite, Potluck Treasures of the Heart September 23 / 6pm; FCEO Country Neighbors September 19 / 6pm; FCEO Young At Heart September 10 / 7pm; FCEO Circle of Love September 27, Comm. Room Neighborhood Kids September 5 / 6pm; FCEO Yarn Club September 3 / 6pm; FCEO Mystery Quilters September 9 / 6pm; FCEO

FLEMING COUNTY

SEPTEMBER, 2019

Cooperative Extension Service Fleming County P.O. Box 192 Flemingsburg, KY 41041 Phone: (606) 845-4641 Fax: (606) 845-6311 E-mail: dfryman@uky.edu extension.ca.uky.edu

Join us in Fleming County. Enroll in Homemakers Club Membership.

Your Homemaker Club Membership is thoroughly an extension of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Program.

We will be here for many, many years to come. Invite others to join our Fleming Co. Extension Homemakers Organization.

Where else can you join an organization that offers so much for only $ 8.00 Enrollment fee?

You receive newsletters, publications, and other educational materials as well as fellowship and fun!!

National Sewing Month

September OPEN SEWING DAY

Wednesday, September 25th 10am-3pm, FCEO

Reserve a sewing machine - 845-4641.

LABOR DAY-SEPT. 2nd Fleming Co. Extension Office will be closed.

ATTENTION ALL FLEMING COUNTY

EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS:

Reading Program - The Booklet is at KEHA.org or a

copy is at the Fleming County Public Library.

Keep a record of all the books you read! Awards

given at the annual meeting.

Cultural Arts Program - Many of you are actively creating “NEW” items, keep up the

great work. Due Date: Sept. 10th at FCEO.

NEIGHBORHOOD KIDS HOMEMAKERS CLUB

For students from Grade 4 through 12.

Invite any youth that you know who shows an interest in homemaking and wants

to learn new skills. “Getting to Know You Night”

September 5th 6pm, FCEO

LIVING WELL

MONTHLY SERIES Hillsboro Christian Fellowship Hall

September 5th at 11am Recipe: Not Your Grandma’s

Brussels Sprouts Please join us.

FARMERS MARKET

Tuesday 2pm – 6pm Saturdays 8am-1pm

IMPORTANT NOTE: Anyone that has received Senior or

WIC Farmers Market vouchers needs to use them in the next

couple of weeks. These are the same as money and should be used to help feed families farm

fresh produce. If they are not used, then in coming years, Fleming County may not receive these

vouchers to use. Recipients can help their families and the local

farmers by redeeming them. If you have any questions, call the

Market Chairman Rose Ann Masters at 606-748-0959 or email

roseann@mastersacres.com or visit the Farmers Market

Facebook page flemingcountyfarmersmarket

NEEDED

Homemaker Volunteers to help with Etiquette Classes

at SMS for 8th graders.

The dates are: Sept. 11; Sept. 16; Sept. 20; and

Sept. 27.

We need volunteers from 10:30am till 12:30pm.

Call 845-4641 to sign up.

IN HONOR OF OVARIAN CANCER

AWARENESS MONTH: Women in the Kentucky

Extension Homemakers Association have been of

very great help in providing the funds necessary for these units and plan to fund replacing the four

remaining units. We have made progress and want

to inform you that our continued fundraising for

ultrasound units, especially the Kroger Community Rewards Program. It is

necessary for them to re-enroll in the Kroger

Community Rewards Program each August. You

can support Ovarian Cancer Screening through

the Kroger Community Rewards Program by

registering at 800-576-4377 option 3 for NPO number 54420. Your Kroger Plus

Card or Kroger Plus Alternate ID will be needed

(usually your phone #).

HEALTH BULLETIN ENCLOSED -

September Topic: Farm Safety and Health.

HOMEMAKER MEMBERSHIP Don’t wait to enroll as a

2019-2020 Extension Homemaker member,

invite a friend or relative to join, give a

membership to someone who would delight in

having a mailbox membership. Many of us

don’t take the time to recruit new members but a mailbox membership is full of timely information

that can be read at their own leisure. Stop by the Extension Office for an

Enrollment Card. Club dues - deadline is Nov. 1st this year to the

Fleming County Homemaker Treasurer, Erienne Schumacher.

Start experiencing life in the Extension

Homemaker club environment.

Leadership opportunities are available.

Look Beyond the Salt Shaker to Lower Sodium You’ve probably heard that most Americans eat too much sodium, and too much sodium can raise blood pressure — which can have serious health consequences if not treated. Despite what many people think, using the salt shaker is not the main cause of too much sodium in your diet. Sodium is found in most foods in varying amounts. Packaged, canned, and processed foods available in the supermarket, restaurant foods, and fast foods tend to have larger amounts of sodium. In fact, about 75% of dietary sodium comes from eating packaged and restaurant foods, whereas only a small portion (11%) comes from salt added to food when cooking or eating. Packaged foods and beverages can contain high levels of sodium, whether or not they taste salty. Too much sodium can increase your risk for high blood pressure. Use the Nutrition Facts label to make food and beverage choices with less sodium. Understand the Daily Value. The Daily Values are the amounts of nutrients recommended per day for Americans 4 years of age and older. The Daily Value for sodium is less than 2,400 milligrams (mg) per day. Use the Percent Daily Value (%DV) as a tool. The %DV tells you how much of a nutrient is in one serving of a food. The %DV is based on 100% of the Daily Value for sodium. When comparing and choosing foods, pick the food with a lower %DV of sodium. As a general rule: 5% DV or less of sodium per serving is low 20% DV or more of sodium per serving is high. Source: Food and Drug Administration

Website & Facebook: You can check out this Newsletter issue on the Fleming County Extension Service website. Also other current information and events can be found here… http://fleming.ca.uky.edu/ “Like” us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/fcfcs If you have any questions or comments, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Donna Fryman, County Extension Agent for

Family & Consumer Sciences

YARN CLUB Wow, you made a scarf yourself! Bring a project to make. Project ideas will be shared. This group is open to anyone of any age. Meets on first Tuesday of each month. Come join us on Tuesday, Sept. 3th, 6 p.m., at the Fleming County Extension Office. MYSTERY QUILTERS Experience one of America’s most enduring popular crafts.

This is a fun quilt club that meets the second Monday of each month, 6pm at the FCEO. See you on Sept. 9th. We offer our members an occasional quilt project or bring your own project or just stop in to socialize with the group. This group is open to anyone of any age.

FLEMING CO. HOSPITAL ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR

September 28th 8am – 11am Fleming County Hospital Visit the Fleming Co. Extension Booth

and the Cancer Coalition Booth.

ZUCCHINI SNACK BARS

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/3 cup low-fat or fat-free milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup shredded zucchini 2 cups finely chopped dried fruit (raisins, dried apples, prunes, or your favorite dried fruit) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Add butter, sugar, egg, milk and vanilla and beat until smooth. Stir in zucchini and dried fruit evenly into the mixture. Then spread batter into greased pan. Bake 25 minutes or until done. Let cool. Cut into 8 bars and serve. Servings: 8 4x2-inch squares Nutrition Facts per serving: 280 calories; 8g total fat; 5g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 20mg cholesterol; 230mg sodium; 52g carbohydrate; 1g fiber; 28g total sugars; 6g added sugars; 4g protein. Source: USDA Mixing Bowl

HOMEMAKER LESSONS: 2019-2020 Sept. Smart Potlucks Oct. Communications & Personalities Nov. Health Insurance Dec. No Lesson Jan. Staying Active during Winter Months Feb. Sweet Enough without That Sugar Mar. Meal Kits Apr. The Buzz about Honey May Activities with Grandchildren

All 2019 Cultural Arts entries are due to the Fleming County Extension office

by Sept. 10th. (Items will be judged at SKILLS DAY, Sept. 17th.)

HOMEMAKERS WERE BUSY THIS SUMMER:

THEY TOOK TRIPS, HAD CLUB MEETINGS,

AND ASSISTED WITH

SEVERAL ACTIVITIES IN THE COUNTY.

Special thanks to:

♦ All the Homemakers that helped at the Fleming Mason Energy Annual Meeting.

♦ Carole Hunt, Jeanne

Rarden, and Linda Bartlett for working so hard in the Fleming County Showcase.

♦ Carole Hunt, Hannah Carpenter, and Sue McIntyre for assisting at the Fleming Co. Farmers Market Customer Appreciation Event.

♦ These Homemakers that attended the Area Leadership Meeting: Jennifer Hildebrand, Shelby Fannin, Jennifer James, Judy Crain, and Carole Hunt.

♦ Treasures of the Heart HM for hosting the F.C. Dulcimer Group.

Licking River Area Annual Meeting

Friday, October 25th

Registration 10am – Program 11am Bath County Extension Office

Menu: Roast Beef or Tenderloin, Green Beans, Potatoes, Assorted Desserts

(Vegetarian option available upon request.) Speaker: Warren Beeler

Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Ag Policy Cost: $12.00

Registration deadline is Oct. 18th Fleming County Responsibility: Door Prizes

Volunteer Service Hours update: The Volunteer Service Award program has changed for the coming year. Therefore recording is different for all homemakers, mailbox and club members. (VSU) program is intended to recognize individual volunteer efforts in your club and community. It is also intended to help you grow personally in volunteer leadership skills, and to show you how you might use those skills. New this year: • Four categories for reporting hours • New VSU log form • Expanded recognition for Volunteer Service • No carryforward

New forms and details can be found at the KEHA website: http://keha.ca.uky.edu/content/leadership-and-development.

Download this and past issues of the Adult, Youth, Parent and Family Caregiver Health Bulletins: http://fcs-hes.ca.uky.edu/content/health-bulletins

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FARM SAFETY AND HEALTHAccording to a new national poll

sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation, a majority of farmers and farmworkers say financial issues (91 percent), farm or business problems (88 percent), and fear of losing the farm (87 percent) impact their mental health. A strong majority, 91 percent, of rural adults and farmers or farmworkers add that mental health is important to them and/or their family.

It is not an easy time to be in agriculture right now. Higher rates of mental health issues often go unaddressed among farmers or farmworkers and can sometimes lead to dire, but avoidable, consequences.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that male farmers across

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17 states took their own lives at a rate two times higher than the general population. Recent research from the California Polytechnic State University shows that suicide rates in agriculture are higher than any other occupation at 84.5 per 100,000 people. That means farmers are some of the most at-risk people in rural communities, making it extremely important to reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues so that people seek help. Keeping good health, including mental health, is a key factor in one’s ability to farm.

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. If you experience mental health problems, that could affect your thinking, mood, and behavior.

Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including genetic factors and life experience. If you are a farmer, rancher, or farmworker, you already know that your work can expose you to a variety of hazards.

Factors affecting farm wellness• Financial concerns: equipment purchases,

borrowing for farm operations, mortgages, rent, or insurance.

• Personal or family concerns• Work-related injuries• Change in farm policies• Chemical exposure• Loss of crop or livestock• Weather

How can I help someone struggling with mental health?

Here are some ways you can help:

• Encourage them to seek professional help. A mental health specialist can help with talk therapy, medicine, or both. A mental health or behavioral health specialist can help those who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, and addiction.

• Encourage healthy lifestyle choices like eating nutritious foods, getting enough sleep, and getting daily physical activity. These all have positive effects on mental health.

• Listen, and let them know you understand.• Be patient. It takes time to build

up positive mental health.

SOURCES:• https://www.fb.org/newsroom/new-national-poll-shows-

impacts-of-rural-economy-on-farmer-mental-health• https://www.ocj.com/2019/03/breaking-the-

stigma-of-mental-health-in-farming• https://www.agrisafe.org/total-farmer-health• https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is-mental-health

Make healthy lifestyle choices like eating nutritious foods, getting enough sleep, and getting daily physical activity.

2019 - SEPTEMBER - FLEMING COUNTY HOMEMAKERS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Many events listed have or may have pre-registration requirements and deadlines. For more information, please call the Fleming County Cooperative Extension Office at (606) 845-4641.

HOMEMAKER MEMBERSHIP DUES DEADLINE is November 1st this year to the Fleming County Homemakers Treasurer, Erienne Schumacher, 214 E Water St, Flemingsburg KY 41041.

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3 Fleming Co. Farmers Mkt 2-6pm Yarn Club 6 p.m. FCEO

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5 Living Well - Hillsboro 11am, Hillsboro Christian Church Fellowship Hall Neighborhood Kids Club “Getting to Know You Night!” 6pm FCEO

6 7 Fleming Co. Farmers Mkt 8am-1pm

8 GRANDPARENTS

DAY!

9 FC Garden Club 1-4pm FCEO

Mystery Quilters 6 p.m. FCEO

10 KY GRAZING SCHOOL, Woodford Co., (Part 1) Diabetes Support Group 10 a.m. FCEO Fleming Co. Farmers Mkt 2-6pm Young At Heart 7 pm FCEO

11 PATRIOT DAY! KY GRAZING SCHOOL, Woodford Co., (Part 2)

12 A Cooking Social! Cook Together Eat Together 5:30-7:30p.m. FCEO 4-H/FFA Fall Show & Sale FCHS Ag Barn

13 Cultural Arts entries due for Area Contest

14 Fleming Co. Farmers Mkt 8am-1pm

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16 Hillsboro 5pm, Shirley Conway’s Home, Family Nite, Potluck

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SKILLS DAY! Fleming Co. Farmers Mkt 2-6pm

18 19 A Cooking Social! Cook Together Eat Together 5:30-7:30p.m. FCEO Country Neighbors 6pm FCEO

20 21 Fleming Co. Farmers Mkt 8am-1pm

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23 FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN! Treasures of the Heart 6 p.m., FCEO GROWING INDUSTRIAL HEMP MTG. 6pm, MCTC

24 Cooking through the Calendar 11am, FCEO Fleming Co. Farmers Mkt 2-6pm

FC Farm Field Day Education sessions offered, meal served, call for details

25 Open Sewing Day 10am-3pm, FCEO

26 BEEF BASH, all day, UK Research Farm, Woodford County A Cooking Social! Cook Together Eat Together 5:30-7:30p.m. FCEO

27 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 10 am FCEO Circle Of Love Comm. Room, 1:30pm

28 Fleming Co. Farmers Mkt 8am-1pm Fleming Co. Hospital Annual Community Health Fair 8am-11am

29 30 Quilters Anonymous, 2-4pm FCEO

October - Farm School For Women 4 meetings total; all meetings held on Tuesday evening: 10/1; 10/8; 10/15; and 10/22, at Mason Co. Extension Office, $25 reg. fee pd. by 9/13, call to reserve your spot 845-4641 asap.

October 2 Fencing School 9am-5pm, FCEO

October 25th LRA Area Annual Meeting at 10:30am, Bath Co. Extension Office, Reserve your spot and pay fee early. Look for details next month.

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BELL PEPPERS Bell peppers, also referred to a sweet peppers, are high in nutrients and low in calories. They are high in vitamin C and a good source of vitamin A. Red bell peppers are even higher in vitamins A and C than green peppers. For the best taste and price, enjoy bell peppers in Kentucky from June to September. To select your peppers, choose peppers that are heavy for their size with firm, shiny skin. Avoid peppers that appear wrinkled or feel soft. Store in the refrigerator for three to five days and wash with cool water before eating or cooking. Source: https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/seasonal-produce-guide/bell-peppers