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Garland County Extension Homemakers

Hand Washing & Glove Use for Food Workers

Why use gloves? Improper handling of food and poor personal hygiene of food handlers are leading causes of food borne illness outbreaks. Norovirus—the pathogen responsible for the greatest number of reported food borne illness outbreaks—is transmitted when hands are not washed. Gloves can provide a barrier between bare hands and foods if they are used properly. Anyone touching "ready to serve" food should wear gloves. How are gloves used? Simply wearing gloves is not the answer. Improper glove use can be as big a problem as poor hand hygiene. For gloves to provide an effective barrier between food and food handler, hands should be properly washed (at least 10 seconds of lathering with warm water and soap, then rinsed and dried with disposable towel or air dried) before putting gloves on or changing gloves. Pathogens on hands can be transferred to the exterior of the gloves when gloves are removed from the box. Bacteria and other contaminants on the hands are now on the gloves and will be transferred to food upon contact. When should gloves be changed? Researchers recommend that gloves be changed frequently—just as often as hands should be washed. Gloves should be changed: • Before handling different types of foods • After touching anything that could contaminate hands (such as refrigerator doors or

trash containers) • After coughing or sneezing • When gloves become ripped or torn • At least every four hours of working on the same task When should food handling gloves not be worn? • Into the restroom or while using the restroom • To take out garbage • When eating or drinking • While using a tissue • While performing cleaning tasks • When handling money Iowa State University - University Extension

ARKANSAS EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS COUNCIL

Since 1912, members of the Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council (AEHC) have made it their mission to empower individuals and families to improve their lives through continuing education, leadership development, and community service. The organization is one of the largest nonprofit volunteer groups in the state with a membership of 4,400 and over 350 clubs. Extension Homemakers, the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas, and the United States Department of Agriculture are partners in providing education to families throughout Arkansas.

GOLD STAR AWARDS We had a "21-star salute" at the Summer Council Meeting. A representative from each of the seven clubs that turned in the Gold Star report form accepted a 3-star certificate and an award of $25. Front, left:

Mis Amigas (Jo Spoerle), Loyal Ladies (Kathy Nelson) Cooks 'R Us (Sharon Parrett) Back, left: Park/Heights (Peggy Barnett) Lakeside (Katy Weaver) Crazy Quilters (Christina Clement All things Home (Jane Oliver)

Swap 'N Shop The Swap 'N Shop, an indoor yard sale, will be held on Saturday, November 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crafting and sewing supplies, plus decorative and useful items for the home will be for sale. There will be no clothes or shoes! The event is part of Fun at the Fairgrounds and is being coordinated by Lakeside EHC. Set up will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, November 3. You may reserve one of the seventeen available spaces for $5. Call Janie Woods at 463-0065 for more information. Spaces will be approximately 10 ft. wide by 8.5 ft. deep, with one 6 ft. table provided. (You may sign up for extra tables, but have to set them up and take them down yourself). All funds collected, minus ad costs, will be given to the American Cancer Society at the Relay Luncheon as a donation from Garland County EHC.

Fun at the Fairgrounds Hosted by Fiber Therapy EH Club

A Japanese braiding technique

9 a.m. on Saturday, November 18 Sign-up at the Extension Office by November 13.

Cost and supply list available soon. Adults can make necklaces and bracelets,

while children can create friendship bracelets.

PRESIDENTIAL PONDERINGS

On July 1 of this year, I was given the honor of serving as your Garland County EHC President for the next year. I would like to thank you for the confidence you have placed in me to do the job. I look forward to the year's work that is ahead and getting to know all of you as I learn more about EHC. I am available to help you in any way that I can. As we progress through the year, may we have the very best EHC year ever. I know that we can, with the help of every EHC member working to do their part.

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Ouachita District Rally

“Ready, Set, Prepare” Thursday, October 19, 2017

Hempstead Hall, Hope, AR 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

$15.00 registration fee Garland County EHC registration deadline is October 4

Your lunch and refreshments are included in the registration fee. All council and club officers and club members who are interested in becoming officers are encouraged to attend.

* * * * * * * * * * * The 2017 Fair will be held 9-07-17 through 9-16-17. Creative Arts will accept entries on 9-07 from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m. and again on 9-09 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Baked goods will be accepted on 9-11-16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. If you are interested in helping out in Creative Arts just let me know at 501-762-2701 or sephpipkin@aol.com. Judging day will be on Monday, 9-11-17 from 9 a.m. until finished. All Creative Arts volunteers will be fed lunch in the EHC Building by EHC and paid for by the Fair Board, as usual. The Fair Board will provide cold drinks and snacks during set-up, entry and judging also. New this year at the fair is the Rodeo, it will be held on 9-15 & 9-17 at 7:30 p.m. The Demolition Derby will be held on 9-08 & 9-09 at 7:30 p.m.

We will not have printed books again this year, so if you need specific information, go to our website: garlandcountyfair.com. Just let me know, and I can print any pages that you might need. Over the last several years Adult fair entries have been steadily declining state wide. We have seen this in Garland County also. The good news is that the Youth entries are continuing to increase. I know that all of you ladies and gents are adept at various endeavors, so let's make this the year that we increase Adult entries and win a ribbon and money to boot. See you there! - Phyllis Pipkin * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

GARLAND COUNTY FAIR INFORMATION

Are you eligible for a 25-Year MILESTONE AWARD? The AEHC Executive Committee has established a new Milestone designation for EHC members who have 25 years longevity. Any EHC member with 25 to 49 years of membership as of June 30, 2017, will be recognized with a 25 year pin and a certificate. Certificates and pins will be given at the District Rallies.* We need everyone to help identify the names of members who qualify. Submit the names to Jessica Vincent at the County Extension Office as soon as possible, but before October 1. *Going forward, this 25-49 year milestone award will be recognized each year at the October meetings until we are caught up in presenting these awards. Example: If a member attained 49 years of membership as of June 30, 2017, she or he will receive their 25 year pin this October at their district rally. She/he will be eligible to receive their 50 year milestone award at the June 2018 state meeting.

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2017 Club Members of the Year announced

It’s time to start working on your handmade items to sell in the Country Store at the Arts & Crafts Fair!

All members (and spouses) can bring items to sell and there is no limit on the number of items you have. Selling in the Country Store is a good way to get to know EHC members from other clubs and we always have a good time. You might even make enough money to buy some more craft supplies! The deadline for registration is September 30th. For more information, contact Katy Weaver at 501-767- 2620 or tiredmail@sbcglobal.net.

The Pennies for Friendship that we collected at the Summer Council Meeting will go to ACWW, which stands for the Associated Country Women of the World. It is the largest international organization of rural women and homemakers, currently representing millions through the linking of over 376 country women’s clubs and societies in 64 countries. It has consultative, non-governmental status with certain United Nations agencies, and has a down to earth approach in promoting international goodwill and offering practical help to its members. Through projects in rural communities, ACWW aims to improve the standard of living for all women and their families in: health and nutrition, housing and fresh water supply, literacy, small-scale agricultural and income-generating schemes, and leadership training that encourage women to play a full part in the development of their communities.

NOT PICTURED Barb Bradstreet All Things Home Ruth Whartenby Cooks 'R Us Anna Jackson Fiber Therapy

Marilyn Fendley Marcia Albaugh Crazy Quilters Lakeside

Winnie Manning Cloe Bayer Loyal Ladies Mis Amigas

Peggy Barnett Park/Heights

The next Leader Lesson Training will be at 11:00 a.m. (after the Board Meeting) on October 27. This is for all Food & Nutrition leaders to learn about the Rice Association so they can report back to their club members in November.

FROSTED LEMON JELLO 2 pkg lemon Jell-O 2 cups hot water 2 cups chilled 7up - Dissolve the Jell-O in hot water, and add 7up. - Put in fridge until partially set, and then add: 2 cups mini marshmallows 2 cups (1 can) drained pineapple (save the juice) 2 bananas - sliced - Return it to fridge to finish setting.

Frosting: 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tbsp. flour 1 beaten egg 1 cup pineapple juice (add water to make a cup, if needed) 1 cup whipped topping - Mix the flour, sugar, egg, and pineapple juice. - Cook mixture until thick. - remove from heat and cool. - After it is cool, fold in the whipped topping.

- Frost the Jell-O salad. Served at 2017 Summer Council - Recipe provided by Jane Oliver

In Memoriam Piecing plans together

Crazy Quilters president Christina Clement reported: "Members of the 2018 Quilt Seminar committee met at Subway to go over plans. There will be two quilts taught. The cost will be $45.You will be able to begin registering for the seminar at the Garland County Extension Office on December 4, 2017. It's going to be a great seminar"!

Clockwise, from left: Loretta Johnston, Sharron Hord, Sharon Parrett, MerylAnn Black, Marilyn Fendley, Joyce Ross, LaVerna Stinnett, Joyce Rice. (Christina took picture).

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La Verna Stinnett of Crazy Quilters passed away on August 5, 2017, while visiting family and friends in Iowa. Her love of sewing and crocheting began as a child. She became a renowned quilter and taught this art to many.

Cooks 'R Us has recently decided to explore new territory in our meetings. We will still be cooking and baking, but will have more of an emphasis on making healthier choices. Jane Oliver came in July and taught us how to make bread and butter pickles. Fun was had by all. We have a new member, Jim Logan, who came to us by the notice in the Sentinel Record about club meetings. Welcome Jim! - Sharon

Loyal Ladies Scoops... Although ALL the tables were great,

CONGRATULATIONS to Bert Manning and her committee for 1st place table decorations at the Relay for Life (Cancer) Luncheon. "Northern Exposure... Freeze Out Cancer" was the theme.

The Annual Yard Sale was a huge success - providing funds for our nursing scholarships. Fun and silliness brought some laughs along with all the hard work.

The June picnic/installation transformed from outside

Red Checked Tablecloth to Inside Elegantly Set Table at the Blackwood Home. New Officers were installed by Winnie Manning: President Kathy Nelson, V.P. Kay Bradford, Secretary Bert Manning, & Treasurer Jen Raney.

July was our organizational meeting with annual reports and committee appointments. In August we will welcome/install two new members: Wanda Thorp and Jennifer Ottinger. – Jen Raney

Lewis G. Reynolds, a longtime member of the Upholstery Club, passed away July 19, 2017. Lewis in recent times was the club treasurer. He was a native of Louisiana, where he was laid to rest on July 23, 2017.

SPAGHETTI SALAD Make a day ahead of serving

1 lb. spaghetti 1 medium tomato, diced 1 green pepper, diced 1 red pepper*, diced 1 bunch green onions, diced 1/2 bottle McCormick salad supreme 8 oz. Zesty Italian salad dressing** - Break spaghetti into thirds, cook and drain. - Add remaining ingredients. - Refrigerate. *Add other veggies to your liking (broccoli, cucumbers, etc.) **May need a little more dressing added before serving.

Served at 2017 Summer Council - Recipe provided by Jane Oliver

At a recent ALL THINGS HOME club meeting, there were two projects. One was making the seasoning packets for the fair beans. The other was making and canning salsa. It was a fun day and a good day, as two new members were enrolled.

New CES director named

Since joining the Division of Agriculture in 1992, Cartwright has served in a number of roles both on the Extension and Agricultural Experiment Station sides. He has international recognition as a rice pathologist. He was raised on a farm in Stone County and earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and a PhD in Plant Pathology at the University of California-Davis.

Restaurant/Food Establishment Inspection At the recent kitchen training, Wilma Blair discussed that on the Arkansas Department of Health Food Establishment Inspection's website, foodserviceprod.adharkansas.gov, you can to find the latest inspection reports on all your favorite food establishments. The Food Protection Program of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) inspects all food establishments in the state to make sure they follow ADH Food Establishment Rules & Regulations. Inspections are conducted 1-3 times per year depending upon the Risk Category of the establishment. Additional inspections occur to follow-up on violations and if/when the ADH receives a complaint. The regulations are written to ensure food is prepared, stored, and served safely, which in turn may prevent food borne illness. From the Inspection Report, you can see if the establishment is following the food safety regulations.

Park Heights Here is a picture of lap quilts in various sizes that were made by Park/Heights members and then delivered to UAMS Hospital. Peggy Barnett is shown modeling one of the lap quilts, along with Sally Patterson and Joan Kuhns. A total of twenty-six quilts were donated. –Sally Patterson

For our fall project, LAKESIDE EH Club is continuing to collect food and toiletry items for the All Created Equal (ACE) project at Lakeside Schools. Sacks of groceries are sent home by the school each week to families in need.

LAKESIDE is also excited about our two new members – Cat Wachob, who served in the U. S. Air Force and is now attending Henderson, and Pat Zeller, a former GCEHC member returning from Louisiana.

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NVON Meeting to be held in Arkansas The 2019 National Volunteer Outreach Network (NVON) meeting will be held in Arkansas July 22-25, 2019, at the Springdale Holiday Inn. NVON is comprised of members from Arkansas, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, North and South Carolina.

Mary Fisher, a past president of AEHC, is the chairman of the 2019 NVON meeting and is asking for volunteer helpers in the following areas: registration, entertainment, hostesses, conference tours, door prizes, fund raising, vendors, silent auction, publicity, gift bags, favors, and information table. If you are interested in helping, contact Mary Fisher, P.O. box 189, Danville, AR 72833. –Loretta Johnston

Rick Cartwright is the new director for the Cooperative Extension Service, the University of Arkansas System, Division of Agriculture.

SEPTEMBER 7 County Fair check- In (5 - 7 p.m.) 9 County Fair check-in (9 a.m. – Noon) 11 Judging Day 15 Premium Sale lunch (11 a.m.) 17 Pick-up Day (2 – 4 p.m.) 22 Clean Up Day (9 a.m.) – 2 from each club 30 Sign-up Deadline for Country Store OCTOBER 5 Arts & Crafts Fair Set-up Day 6–8 Arts & Crafts Fair 11 Clean-up Day (9 a.m.) – 2 from each club 19 District Rally 23 Sign-up deadline for Leader Lesson 27 Board Meeting (9 a.m.) Leader Lesson (11 a.m.) 30 Sign-up deadline for Swap 'N Shop NOVEMBER 3 Swap 'N Shop Set-up (1-3 p.m.) 4 Swap 'N Shop (9 a.m. -1 p.m.) 18 Fun at the Fairgrounds (Fiber Therapy) 23 -26 Extension Office closed for Thanksgiving

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact your County Extension office (or other appropriate office) as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.

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