Family & Consumer Sciences
June 10, 2009
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Dear Friends:
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November 11; 17th Annual Holiday Bazaar
The event will be held at the Henry County 4H Fairgrounds building on Highway 421 on Saturday, November 14 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. You will enjoy over 30 booths just brimming with unique and creative gifts that will make you a hit with anyone on your list. You can shop until you drop and then stop by the Senior Citizens lunch counter sponsored by tha-Xri-County Community Action Agency. They will revive your energy with their delicious soups, sandwiches and desserts.
If you can't find a gift from this listing of booths it probably doesn't exist!! Currently those renting booths include: Debbi Hargrove (hand painted items), Christopher Burnerte (customized farm toys), Marsha Ellis/Cordelia Miller (decorative art/sourdough bread), Cheri Green, Jeanne Denner (rare African Violets/scarves/hats/totes), Pam CoombsMethodist Women (hand crafts and baked goods), Edith Tennill (hand made crafts), Charlie Sevier (hand crafted items), Teresa Baker (Longaberger baskets and pottery), Mary Ann Holmes(wool chairmats /yarn embroidery), Jeanne Simpson (quilt panel, jackets and vests), Neal Morris (wood turning, carving bowls and vases), Paul Tokosh (jams/fried apple pies/honey/dried fruit), Paula Shields (celljewelry/wreaths/macrame belts/dog collars), Clyde Morgan (Tobacco Art), Smithfield Garden Club, Henry County Art & Craft Guild (Raffle of art guild items), Karen/Bruce Nethery (woodworking and Christmas Decor), Beth Beck/Rodney Beck (handcrafted silver jewelery/nature photography/limited edition prints), Saundra Smith (painted gourds, stools, jewelry/purses), Sharon Silvers (paintings/furniture/ornaments), Malissa Beatty (paintings/sketches/Santa Dolls/Boxes), Sharon Force (jewelry), Annmarie Beach (Lia Sophia Jewelry), Annmarie Scott (hand made and South West American Indian jewelry); Woody Davenport (soy candles), Earl Former (leather items/belts and wallets), Betty Coen (pumpkin rolls and bread), Marie Swinford (baked goods/ceramics/ornaments), Patricia Adkins (hand painted gourds), Suzy Robinette, UK Women's Health Registry information booth, and the Town and Country Homemakers with their chances on theme baskets for the Teddy Bear Tree. So go ahead and mark your calendars now and don't forget to attend!
Steps to Bone Health: Calcium and vitamin D work together to ensure the body has enough calcium. Calcium combines with phosphorus to build strong bones and teeth. It also helps muscles contract, blood clot normally, regulate blood pressure, nerves send messages to the brain, and reduces the risk of some cancers. Calcium is also needed to prevent osteoporosis, a disease that occurs mostly in older adults as a result of loss of bone density. Adults under age 50 need 1,000 milligrams of calcium daily, and adults age 50 and over need 1,200 milligrams of calcium. The best sources of calcium are rnilk and dairy products. Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium in the body. Vitamin D can be obtained through the skin during exposure to direct sunlight and from the diet. Fortified milk, egg yolks, liver, and saltwater fish are the best sources. Adults under age 50 need 400 to 800 International units of vitamin D3 and adults age 50 and over need 800 to 1,000 international units. Vitamin D3 is the best form of vitamin D to promote bone health.
Along with regular weight-bearing exercise and the avoidance of smoking and excessive alcohol, the risks of osteoporosis can be reduced. So make sure your diet includes enough Calcium and Vitamin D.
4 Tips to Make Convenience Foods Healthier
Are you trying to eat healthy AND use packaged foods because your time is limited? If so, here are a few tips to make convenience foods healthier:
1. for boxed mixes of rice, pasta, stuffing or macaroni and cheese, use half (or omit) the butter or margarine called for in the instructions;
2. to spaghetti sauce or creamed soups, add canned, frozen or cooked vegetables;
3. to frozen pizza, top with raw or cooked vegetables before baking; and,
4. for seasoned rice mixes, use only half the seasoning packet–the remaining seasoning may be added when cooking plain rice or to flavor slow cooked meat.
Sincerely,
Maryellen Garrison
Henry County Extension Agent
For Family and Consumer Sciences
Going Green Exclusive
Thinking of going green? In today's society "green" is used to describe everything from products to communities to blogs. But what does "green" really mean? "Green" equates environmental responsibility. Routine decisions such as which household cleaner to purchase or when to water the garden can affect our global community. Understanding how these daily choices can impact our environment is key to conserving and preserving our natural resources, and ensuring a healthy environment for present and future generations.
Preserving our Earth and Protecting our natural resources. These are huge undertakings. Can the average person make a difference? The answer is YES! You can make a difference!
Consider the tips below. Think about your daily routine. Which of these suggestions pertain to you?
Reduce waste. Purchase items that use less packaging. Buy items that you use frequently in bulk, and look for items that are sold in reusable or recycled containers.
Reuse items. Use travel mugs versus disposable coffee cups, repair broken items whenever possible, and donate materials you no longer want to a local charity or church organization.
Recycle items such as aluminum cans, plastic bottles, glass jars, newspaper, junk mail, and cardboard. In Henry County you can take your recycling to the Henry County Road Department(845-5725) on Property Road or Pleasureville Recycling (878-0075) or for more information visit
Walk, bike, or carpool to work or school when possible.
Use reusable bags when shopping. Many stores offer discounts for bringing your own bag. According to Reuseablebags.com approximately 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are used worldwide each year.
Think local. Did you know that, on average, produce in the U.S. travels 1300-2000 miles from farm to table? By buying fruits, vegetables, meats, and other products from local producers you can support local agriculture and conserve resources, such as energy. For information on local Kentucky producers and products visit
Turn off lights and appliances when not in use to save energy.
Install a rain barrel to collect rainwater to use on your lawn or garden.
Compost kitchen scraps and yard waste. Use compost as an alternative to purchasing fertilizers.
If you planned to be parked for longer than 10 seconds, turn off your engine. Vehicle idling wastes gas and money, and causes increased vehicle emissions.
By making a few small changes in your day-to-day activities you can do your part in caring for our Earth. For more information on going green contact your local Extension office or visit
www.ca.uky.edu/gogreen
www.kyagr.com/kyproud
www.waste.ky.gov/recycling/
Your chance to help Second Wind Dreams:
Second Wind Dreams-an on-going project: we are currently working on several dreams and projects! Vicki Atha-Activities Director reported that she could use some volunteers to assist with reading to several residents, she also needs some books about animals and some Kentucky History type books. The committee is going to purchase a Henry History Book, the pictorial Henry History and a copy of the Cemetery Book for Homestead and provide them with a one-year membership to the Henry County Historical Society so that they will receive the newsletter. Also if you have copies of magazines like ‘Reminisce’ or ‘Country Life’ or ‘Kentucky Afield’ that you would like to donate they would enjoy those types of magazines for their residents. Vicki also needs a volunteer or two or three to assist with evening card games of Rook and 7-Up. There are about 4 residents who enjoy playing from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and they just need a little assistance with score keeping etc. Also if anyone has some manure that they could donate to enrich the garden boxes that were donated by the Lions club that would be helpful-the residents really enjoyed their veggies! And finally they would like to invite everyone to the Fall Festival which will be on October 23 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Check our web page! http://henrycountyky.com/extension/secondwind.htm.
