Cooperative Extension Service

Washington County 211 Progress Road Springfield, KY 40069 (859) 336-7741 Fax: (859) 336-7445 www.ca.uky.edu/ces

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A Note from the Presidents

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Leader Lesson

Trainings

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Mackville

Community

Center Class

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Homemaker

Impact

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Dates to

Remember

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KEHA State

Meeting Info

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CCK Quilts 3

Recipe of the Month

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Cabrina’s Comments

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The Homemaker International

Dinner & Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 2nd at

the Washington County Extension Office.

Our potluck dinner will begin at 6:00 pm, followed by a presentation from the Kelly family. There will be a short council meeting after our program. All Homemakers, mailbox and club members, are encouraged to attend!

Fe br uar y Cl ub Me et in gs :

Most clubs plan to meet at the

International Dinner and Council

Meeting. Others may choose to come to

the International Dinner and also have a

separate club meeting. Call your club

president to be sure of the plans.

Washington County

Homemaker Newsletter

FEBRUARY 2017

March 1, 2016 is the deadline to enter poetry, memoirs, or short stories in the State Creative Writing Contest. Guidelines can be found in the KEHA handbook and online at keha.org. For more information, call the Extension Office or con-tact Leona Zuelly, Cultural Arts Chairperson.

The Area Council Meeting will be on February 7th at the Nelson Co Ext Office at

10am. Please call the Extension Office if you would like to ride with Cabrina.

Please read through the insert about the April Child Abuse Prevention Project and consider being involved. We will discuss it at the council meeting on Feb. 2nd.

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Dear Homemakers,

“Winter is both a calendar date and a state of mind.” -Gary Garth An article in KY Monthly recently featured this quote. We all know and accept what the calendar says even if we don’t like it. Winter is a state of mind and many people find it a negative one. For years people and health pro-fessionals have acknowledged SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). SAD is brought on by the long dreary days of winter, decreased activity levels and limited sunlight. There are light treatments, natural supplements and medical remedies which work for some people. Increased social interaction can also improve our state of mind. So if you see the sunshine this winter, get out in it. Invite a family member or friend to take a walk or a drive to enjoy the sun!

Sue Clements and Betty Rudd County Presidents

"The one thing we can never get enough of is love. And the one thing we never give enough is love." ~ Henry

Miller

FEBRUARY: Dayna Parrett will teach “Varying Your Fruits & Veggies with

Exotic Choices” on Jan. 25 at 10am at the Marion Co Ext Office.

MARCH: Dennis Morgeson will teach “Gardening in Small Spaces” on March

1 at 10:30am at the Nelson Co Ext Office.

Impact statements from the KEHA 2014-15 Annual Report are featured below:

International $6,684 was donated to the KEHA Coins for Change program

Leadership Development $55,000 in scholarships for higher education were awarded through KEHA clubs, counties

and areas

Management and Safety 1,243 KEHA members implemented cost-saving strategies as a result of KEHA programs

Herbs & Spices & Heart Health —February 28

Join Cabrina Buckman and Laura Brady from the Extension Office for classes on cooking, crafting, relationships, money management, and more! Classes are free, located at the Mackville Community Center and start at 5:30pm.

MACKVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER CLASSES

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Jan 25 Lesson “Varying Fruits & Veggies” Marion Co Ext Office—10am Feb. 2 International Dinner & Meeting WC Extension Office—6pm Feb. 7 Area Council Meeting Nelson Co. Extension Office—10am Feb. 16 Monthly Food Distribution WC Recycling Center—10am Feb. 28 Mackville Comm. Center Class: Herbs & Spices & Heart Health—5:30pm March 1 Lesson “Gardening in Small Spaces” Nelson Co Ext Office—10:30am March 1 Creative Writing Contest deadline

Adult Beginning Sewing Feb. 1 & Feb. 15—6:30 pm

Sewing Group

Pillowcases for Center for Courageous Kids Feb. 8—10 am (all day)

Quilting Group Feb. 1, 15, and 18

Washington County Handcrafters

Every Tuesday—5:00 pm-7:00 pm Every Thursday—10:00 am-12:00 noon

The KEHA State Meeting will be held in Owensboro from May 1 - 4, 2017. Registration details will be included in the KEHA State Newsletter in February 2017. We do have a room reserved for lodging. Here are a few things you can look forward to at the meeting: Hear Tim Farmer of KET’s Tim Farmer’s

Country Kitchen at the Opening Banquet Enjoy a performance by the KEHA Choir

Attend a variety of learning and training sessions

Visit with friends and network with KEHA members from across the state

Enjoy tours and hands-on sessions

Explore Owensboro

Learn, laugh, and have fun!

Participate in the Quilt Square Showcase The KEHA Quilt Square Showcase and Auction will continue for the fifth consecutive year at the KEHA State Meeting. Participants should make a 12” finished quilt square—piece the square, put in the batting, put on backing and finish the edges just like you would a complete quilt. This special showcase is an opportunity to highlight quality work from KEHA members across the state. As you prepare your quilt square, consider designs that you would want to purchase. Please write your name and county on a small slip of paper and attach to the back side of the square. If you have questions, feel free to contact Marlene McComas, KEHA 1st Vice President at 859-743-7783 or marlene7@prodigy.net.

CCK has an ongoing need for quilts & pillowcases! Support them by bringing finished quilts & pillow-cases to the KEHA State Meeting. Please pen a notecard with the name, county, & address of the donor to each quilt. Thank you to all who donate!

Quilt Details: -Twin-sized - 65”x90” (allows for overhang) -No fabric restrictions (just durable & washable) -Bright colors & patterns are loved Pillowcase Details: Standard size -Colors (bold & pastel) | Cotton (washable)

“Nothing will work unless you do.” - Maya Angelou

I came across this quote recently and thought it was especially perfect for the beginning of a new year. One reason is that many of us make resolutions and it is important to remember that nothing will change unless we make an effort. We can also think of this quote when looking at the impact statements that highlight your accomplishments as an organization. They clearly show that you have put in hard work to bring about positive changes. Keep up the great work in this new year! Happy Homemaking! Cabrina Buckman, RD, LD County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences

Easy Italian Ziti

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef

1 (24 ounce) jar low-sodium spaghetti sauce

2 cups low-fat cottage cheese

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 egg, beaten

2 teaspoons dried parsley

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

8 ounces whole-wheat ziti or penne pasta,

cooked according to package directions

Cooking spray

1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

Cost per recipe: $14.10 Cost per serving: $1.69

Serves 8 Serving Size: 1/8 of prepared recipe

310 calories; 9g total fat; 3.5g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 75mg cholesterol; 350mg sodium;

32g carbohydrate; 3g fiber; 26g protein; 9g sugar; 15% daily value of vitamin A; 4% daily value of

vitamin C; 20% daily value of calcium; 15% daily value of iron

Source: Sara Brandl, Extension Specialist for KY Nutr ition Education Program, UK. 2017 Food

and Nutrition Calendar, UK Cooperative Extension Service.

Tip: Choose lean or low-fat cuts of meat. Select round or sirloin and ground beef that is at least 90%

lean. Trim or drain fat from meat and remove poultry skin before cooking.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. In a large skillet, sauté beef until it browns.

Drain off the excess fat. Add spaghetti sauce and heat through.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley and gar-lic powder. Add cooked ziti and mix well.

4. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1 cup of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of the dish. Spoon ziti mixture into the pan and top with remaining sauce and Mozza-rella cheese.

5. Bake for 30 minutes uncovered. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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