July 2023 Edition

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Estill County Extension Family & Consumer Sciences
Estill County Extension Homemakers
July/August 2023

Hi everyone,

I hope everyone is have a wonderful summer.  My family had a wonderful vacation to Ireland.  My kids, who are adults, went with my husband and I for a week and then we had an extra week without them.  It was so wonderful having family time with them. 

The Estill County Homemakers’ Annual Meeting was held on May 4th.  We had a wonderful time and delicious food.  The Homemakers’ new year will start in September and Leader Lesson’s will start in August.  If you would like to come to one of the Leader Lesson’s and take it back to your club, call the office and sign-up.  I have the schedule in this newsletter.  We provide everything you need to teach the lesson. 

Canning season is coming up and I want to remind you to have your pressure canner with a dial gauge tested here at the office.  Pressure canners should be checked every year.  Check the rubber seal on your pressure canners also.  High acid foods can be processed in a water canner but low acid foods must be canned in a pressure canner.  Tomatoes are in the middle so you should add lemon juice or citric acid.  Always follow the recipe for safety.  If you have any questions about proper canning methods, you can contact me at the office. 

Have a great July and August.

Judy Vaughn
County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
 

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Dates of Interest

• July 4 - Office Closed
• July 7 - Read and Walk
• July 8 - Rather Bee Quilting
• July 11, 12, 13 - Superstar Chef Camp
• July 17 and 18 - Homemakers Cultural Arts Fair
• July 19 - Laugh and Learn 10:30 a.m. at the Library 
• August 16 - Laugh and Learn 10:30 a.m. at the Library
• August 24 - Homemaker Trip to Kentucky State Fair
• October 13 - Bluegrass Area Annual Homemaker Meeting
  

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  Homemaker News

Hello Estill Homemakers,

May was an exciting month for our homemakers. We held our annual county meeting on May 4th and the theme was Garden Tea Party. There were several county homemakers there and we had a great time and plenty of awesome food. It was exciting to come together with people from all the clubs and mailbox members.

KEHA State Meeting was held May 9-11 in Louisville. Judy and I had the chance to attend and connect with other members from all over the state. I learned new things and hope to get the chance to attend again next year.

Also, on May 12th we toured Casey County where we visited Amish stores and Bread of Life Café. There were several pretty flowers purchased and a variety of other items too. The food at the café was wonderful and we enjoyed the visit. Hopefully we will be able to get some more exciting trips in this coming year!

Summer is busy with 4-H camp, fair, state fair, summer vacations, and family. Have fun, keep enjoying the summer, and remember that regular meetings will start in August/September. Planning has started for another exciting year. Let us know if you have any trip ideas or service project ideas.

We hope to see you at the next meeting.

Rebecca Lamb
Estill County Homemakers

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Estill County Homemaker’s Cultural Fair

The Estill County Homemakers Cultural Fair will be held July 17th and the 18th.  Items need to be dropped off on Monday, July 17th.  Judging will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday the 18th.   Items can be observed from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. and picked up after 3:00 p.m. on the 18th.  The categories were included in the previous newsletter.  If you need a copy, you can stop by the office and pick one up.

CULTURAL ARTS EXHIBIT RULES

 All Extension Homemakers are encouraged to submit “original” items for competition in state exhibits. Each article must be the work of an Extension Homemaker member and must have been completed during the past 2 years.

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** Please note that tickets for the trip are $5 and will need to be paid at the Extension office in advance. If you have any questions, please ask when you call to sign up. Remember, limited seats available. 

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Homemaker Leader Lessons 2023/2024

• August 22, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. - September lesson: "Personality Assessments"  - 

  That's not the way I would have done it! Do you ever find yourself scratching your head at another person's reaction? The way one person processes, interprets, and reacts are often not the same responses of others in the same household, family, workplace, or surroundings. This lesson will shed light on different personality traits, help you learn more about ourself and allow you to see other perspectives.

• September 19, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. - October lesson: "Lead Your Team - Health Literacy for the Win" - 

  Have you ever been confused by the words your doctor is using during an appointment or maybe you were unsure when and how often to take prescription medication.  Maybe you want to be informed when you take a loved one the doctor.  It is estimated that 9 out of 10 adults have difficulty understanding and using health information, also known as health literacy.  This lesson will focus on increasing health literacy and empower you to step up and lead your health care team in reaching your overall health goals.

• October 24, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. - November lesson: "Healthy Holiday Meals" - 

  Lesson focuses on healthy meal planning , staying within budget, kitchen time management strategies, preparing low cost, and delicious recipes, food safety tips, and maximize leftovers to avoid waste.

• November 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. - January lesson: " Savor the Flavor-Spices" - 

  Home prepared meals tend to be more nutritious, however it is often difficult to add flavor while keeping the meals healthy.  This lesson encourages participants to use spices to add flavor and make nutritious meals more exciting.  The lesson goal is to increase knowledge about various types of spices and how to incorporate them into food preparation and cooking.

• January 27, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. - February lesson: "Recognizing & Coping with Trauma After Disaster" - 

  This lesson will focus on coping with trauma that may occur after a natural disaster or other events that disrupt your ability to cope due to significant loss.  Participants will learn tips and skills to aid in recognizing trauma, how to help others in the community who might have experienced trauma and learn strategies that may be helpful for families to build a toolkit in order to prepare for the future.

• February 27, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. - March lesson: "Self-Care & Pampering" - 

  Self-care is about realizing and prioritizing one's own importance and well-being.  It means not ignoring individual needs, including things that feel good and spark happy feelings.  Self-care is about extending the same time, kindness, and consideration to yourself as you do to those around you.  This KEHA lesson will help you to take control of your own well-being beyond the basic self-care recommendations.

• March 26, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. - April lesson: "A guide to Beginner Meal Planning & Meal Prepping" - 

  Planning meals is one of the best ways to save money and eat healthy meals.  Learn some tips and tricks that will help to remover the stress of putting healthy meals on the table every night.

• April 23, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. - May lesson: "Savor the Flavor - Herbs" - 

  Home prepared meals tend to be more nutritious, however it is often difficult to add flavor while keeping the meals healthy.  This lesson encourages participants to use herbs to add flavor and make nutritious meals more exciting.  The lesson goal is to increase knowledge about various types of herbs and how to incorporate them into food preparation and cooking.

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