HARRISON COUNTY FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE CHERYL CASE 

APRIL 2008

                    We continue the year long theme of celebrating the 75^th Anniversary of KEHA by having State Extension Associate Kim Henken speak on the History of KEHA.  Our decorations, favors, and program will carry out this theme.   

            Mark your calendars now and plan to attend the County Annual Meeting on Monday, May 5.  Registration and doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison County Extension Office.  

            To decorate we need a picture of each club.  If you turned one in for the scrapbook we can use it.  If not, please turn in a picture.  

            Cost is $10 per person and tickets are available now.  The menu includes:  Baked Chicken with Sauce on Rice, Creamed Peas, Glazed Carrots, Jello Salad, Rolls, and a Surprise Dessert.

             An estimated 4.5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease.  The quality of life for persons with Alzheimer’s disease is directly related to the relationship they have with their care providers.  What is Alzheimer’s disease?  Are you prepared to become the caregiver of a person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease?  This program will provide participants with information about the disease and information about quality care.  

            Join the homemakers for the May Leader Training on Tuesday, April 22, 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Harrison County Extension Office.

             Harrison County Homemakers Blood Drive will be held Friday, May 9, 10:30-6:30 p.m. in front of the courthouse in conjunction with Homemaker Day.  Photo ID now required of all donors.  Each donor will receive a free 40^th Anniversary 1970’s style T-shirt from Central Kentucky Blood Center.

             Extension, Farm Bureau, Harrison Memorial Hospital and The School Resource Centers are sponsoring a fun-filled educational day at the fairgrounds for all fifth graders in the county on Wednesday, May 7.  At Safety Day, we will have 14 stations at which the youth will learn about gun safety, tractor safety, water safety, germ safety, sun protection, pet safety, lawn mower safety, ATV safety, weed eater safety and drug awareness.  They will see a large animal safety demonstration, a live demonstration on electrical safety, hand washing, and gun safety.  They will get to crawl through the smokehouse and learn about fire safety.  See the Jaws of Life “open a wrecked car” and meet the crash test dummy guys.

            The Food Pantry is constantly in need of replenishing their shelves.  Please encourage members to bring food items to your April meeting that can be delivered to the Community Food Pantry on April 30 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.  Bring items to the Food Pantry on Locust Street and enter the rear of the building.

             If mailbox members would like to help with this project, please bring canned or non-perishable items.  Thanks.

             On Tuesday, May 20, Harrison County Extension Homemakers are taking “first time” participants to Lexington for this FREE SCREENING.  We will leave the office parking lot at 10:30 a.m. and return around 3:00 p.m.  Lunch will be with the group at your expense.  If you have never been, this is an opportune time to go with a group, learn where to park, what UK building to enter and then for your next visit you can take another woman.  Call the Extension Office at 234-5510 to get your name on the list or for more information.

             You can make your own appointment and go on your own by calling 1-800-76OVARY.

             We have 6 people who are eligible to send their items to the State Cultural Arts Contest.  Please bring your item, a blue ribbon winner at the area contest last September, to the Extension Office by Monday, May 5 so we can label them.  Please place an index size card on the back describing your item, anything you might want to say describing the process or something interesting about the piece the judge will read to help her in making a decision.

 Lula Thomas – Tatting/Lace Making
Barbara Pretzsch – Felting – Wet Method
Armetta Fryman – Spring Holiday Decorations
Betsy Clyde – Winter Holiday Decorations
Evonne Blackburn – Black & White Photography
April Brumagen – Recycled Art

             Do you know a graduating senior?  The Donnell Scholarship is available to youth entering the field of Home Economics/Human Environmental Sciences/Family Consumer Sciences Program of Study at any State University .  School counselors or the Extension Office have applications.  The deadline is May 1.

             Homemakers may apply anytime of the year for formal education or to take a class or workshop to share back in the county.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Cynthiana Christian Church
 

            Tickets are $5.00 each and can be purchased at the Cynthiana-Harrison Co. Library , Harrison Co. Extension Office , Harrison Co. Senior Citizens , Harrison Co. Community Education Center , Harrison Memorial Hospital , Hospice of the Bluegrass , and Housing Authority of Cynthiana.

             Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with refreshments.  Speakers include:  Ralph Deitemeyer, Pharmacist, speaking on “Medication Management”; Dr. Rezkalla Butros, HMH Nephrologist, speaking on “Kidney Disease Awareness”; “Sharing Memories” by Martha Barnes from the Harrison County-Cynthiana Museum; and Dr. Margaret Terhune, HMH Dermatologist on “Skin Changes as We Age.” 

JUNE 10-14, 2008
KENTUCKY LEADERSHIP CENTER
                 JABEZ , KENTUCKY
 

Experienced Instructors/Quality Materials
Registration information is available at
www.ca.uky.edu/klc
You may also contact the Extension Office for further details.

 FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2008
COURTHOUSE SQUARE
9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

In case of threatening weather activity will be moved
to Cynthiana Presbyterian Church at 103 N. Main St .

BAKE SALE – Cakes, pies, candy, sweet breads, yeast breads, and rolls.  Homemade by some of the “best cooks” in Harrison County.

GREEN THUMB FAIR – Homemakers will share cuttings of plants from their gardens, house plants, bedding plants, and bulbs.

DEMONSTRATIONS – and exhibits through the day.

MAKE-IT TAKE-IT CRAFT – FREE – Computer Disk Coaster.  Bring a picture of your grandchild, house, or pet or one will be provided for you to make this fun quick craft.  There will be a display of crafts made this year and ones to be made next year.

Great Mother’s Day Gifts!  25 Vendors available.

CENTRAL KENTUCKY BLOOD CENTER MOBILE UNIT – 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Lunch served by Harrison County Beef Cattle Association.

Sign up for Door Prizes – Homemaker Gifts, A Beautiful Plant, Handmade Craft Item, or a Delicious Baked Food.

              At last the registration for the State Meeting has arrived.  If you did not receive a copy in the mail, come by the office to pick one up.

             We will carpool from the Extension Office at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 12 in order to arrive in time for the 2:30 a.m. hands-on activities.  We will return on Thursday following the Awards Breakfast.  Be prepared to wear a hat to the Tuesday night banquet or be prepared to donate .25¢ to the Ovarian Cancer Fund.

            If you’ve never been, you will have a great time with our group.  Complete your registration and send it in, then let Cheryl know you are planning to go.  If you have questions, contact Cheryl or Pat Perraut at 234-2670 or anyone you know is going.  County educational chairmen and officers get their registration reimbursed by the county.  Registration can be found on website:
http://www.keha.org/ .

             The Homemaker Quilt Club will meet Wednesday, April 23, 9:00 a.m. at the Harrison County Extension Office.  Contact Pat Slade at 234-8516 to find out which quilt square is being made this month and supplies needed.

             The Scrapbookers Club will not meet in April due to 4-H sewing and the Fashion Revue.  “Join us in May on the third Friday evening and Saturday morning” invites Jan Turner, Chairman.

              Connie Lemons will again teach a beautiful Pen and Ink Painting on Friday, April 11 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  This beautiful painting was done from an old farm house in Brown County, Ohio which has since been torn down.  I’m sure it will bring back memories of time gone by for many who see it.  The class can even be done by beginners.
 

            Cost of the class is $35.00.  Paid registration is due at the Extension Office by Friday, April 4.  A sample of this picture is on display at the Extension Office. 

           Last year we had over 80 attend.  Great for the first year.  All of those folks need to return to be screened again.  Do you or anyone in your family have diabetes or high blood pressure or kidney disease?  You are eligible.  I know of no one who was turned down last year.
 

            The National Kidney Foundation of Kentucky is doing this FREE HEALTH SCREENING which includes over $1,000 worth of free diabetes and kidney disease lab work!  It is free – even if you have insurance or you do not!  
 

            This screening will occur Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Harrison County Extension Office.  For more information or to make an appointment please call 1-800-737-5433.

             This event is sponsored by Harrison Memorial Hospital, Harrison County Cooperative Extension Office, Harrison County School System, Harrison County Health Center, and Wedco District Health Department.

Spring Day Trip
Friday, May 30, 2008
Deadline to register – May 5 - Cost $50.00
Mail trip check to:
Jane Butcher, Chairman
106 Lola Dr., Cynthiana, KY  41031
Call 859-234-6109 for more information
Brochures are available at the Extension Office.
We have 8 registered at this time.

Fall Overnight Trip
October 7-14, 2008
$50 deposit due immediately - Balance due Aug. 15
Jane Kearns, Fall Trip Chairman
3165 New Lair Road, Cynthiana, KY  41031
859-234-2297
28 had paid their deposit
One lady is looking for a roommate

             Paula Taylor, a committee member of the Recreation Task Force from Harrison County Tomorrow is asking for your help.  This group is planning a Community Garden at the new county park.  Homemakers have been asked to help with this project.  Help is needed to plant, tend, and pick produce.  Food will be given to the Food Pantry and those who need it.  If you are interested in this community activity, please contact Paula Taylor at 234-1051 or Pat Grenier at 234-5236 to volunteer.

            Volunteers are being sought to be on the Community Trail of Quilt Squares Committee.  One project is to update the brochure with pictures and location for a driving tour of the county.  Attend a meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 6:30 p.m., Cynthiana Public Library.

             Opening day for the Harrison County Farmer’s Market is Saturday, April 26.  Advertised hours are Tuesdays and Fridays 9:00 a.m.-noon and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  If you are interested in participating in the Harrison County Farmer’s Market, contact the Harrison County Extension Office.  Same location as last year.

             Now that the weather has cleared, we are once again asking for volunteers to come Friday, April 18 at 9:00 a.m. at the Harrison County Extension Office to help make neck pillows for Hospice.  You do not need to know how to sew to be of help.  Come and bring a friend.

            Come join us on Tuesday, April 29 for this cute basket.  Carolyn Poe, Bourbon County basket maker will be here to teach this fun class.

            The Mini Shabby Basket has a 8” x 11¾” rectangular base with an 11” round top.  The basket has decorative wooden handles that add interest and makes the basket easy to carry.  Color reed could be added.

            This basket is good for beginners as well as basket makers of all levels.  Cost of the class is $25, payable at registration.  The deadline to register is April 22.  Classes will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Harrison County Extension Office.  Supplies needed are:  bucket or pan for water, clip clothes pins, ruler or tape measure, pencil, awl, old towel and any other basket making supplies you may have.  Carolyn is very flexible and you can come anytime during the day.  It takes approximately 4 hours to complete this basket.  This basket is good for beginners as well as basket makers of all levels. You might want to bring a sack lunch.

  Learn the art of decorating old fashioned kitchen towels, whether you use them for towels or dresser scarves.  This art has been around for years.  You will learn to count threads to make the pattern.  The stitching only shows on the front side.  The weave designs are usually mirror images, both top to bottom & side to side.

            This class will be held Monday, April 7, 9:00 a.m.-noon and 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at the Harrison County Extension Office.  Deadline to register is March 31.  Cost of the class is $6.00.  The only supplies you need to bring include scissors.  Brenda Arnold will be teaching this class.  See the sample on display at the office.

             Homemakers have been given permission to place a painted quilt square on the first metal barn as you drive in at the fairgrounds.  Each club is asked to submit 2 patterns that could be used.  The patterns should be “75 years or older”.  Mailbox members may submit one suggested pattern.  Over the summer a committee will make a selection and make arrangements to have it painted and hung.  Drop your pattern suggestions off at the Extension Office.  Be sure to include your club name and any historical information about your pattern.

             Theresa Martin and the Leadership Committee are in full swing for the “Time for Tea” program for the nursing home ladies.  They are scheduled for:

Monday, April 21 – Edgemont, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23 – Cedar Ridge Assisted Living, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 24 – Cedar Ridge Nursing Home, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Monday, April 28 – Grand Haven, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

             The toilet paper basket will store two rolls of tissue for your bathroom.  It features four wooden feet and a decorative bow.  You may choose navy, green, or burgundy accent colors. 
             The guest towel basket will be started only if time permits.  Please pre-order so kits can be prepared in advance.
             The basket class will be held Monday, March 31.  Deadline to register is March 24.  Class will begin at 9:00 a.m.
             Cost of class is Toilet Paper Basket - $38 and Guest Towel Basket Kit - $16.  Supplies needed include:  bucket or dishpan, measuring tape, scissors, pencil, spray bottle, old towel, spring clothespins, awl, sandwich and a drink.    
             Kay Ragland, Nicholasville, will be teaching.

             Volunteer and staff of Community Action Council have been trained to assist individuals and families making less than $40,000 a year, complete their income tax forms for FREE.  Call 234-2121 and ask for Cindy to schedule an appointment.  They will begin on Tuesday, February 5 and schedule appointment for every Tuesday or Thursday 2:00-5:00 p.m.  Call early.  I’m sure that it will be hard to get in as the deadline for filing nears.