Happy August! I cannot believe school is starting back this

month—whether that is virtual or in person—and that we are nearing the end of another

Power of Produce programming year. We have had great opportunities to determine how to

safely provide in-person programming, as well as continuing to offer our Medicare Minute

program virtually. I hope you have been able to check one of these out, and if not, partici-

pate in our future programming.

We are going to begin the Programs on the Go program again beginning August 14. This

will be every other week moving forward until further notice. If you are participating, it

would be greatly appreciated if you also complete the survey. If you have any ideas for fu-

ture Programs on the Go, please let me know.

Also, beginning in September, we will have a four week Superstar Chef Baking Kneads A

Little Dough program. Dry ingredient pickup begins August 31—we are skipping the week

of Labor Day—and the demonstrations will be on Facebook the Wednesday of each week.

You can still participate if you are not on Facebook. See the flyer on page 9.

Included in this newsletter is the enrollment form for the new Homemaker year. Please fill

it out and return to either your club or the Extension Office with your Homemaker dues.

Also, see that we are hosting a training for the County Executive Council, as well as Club

Presidents and the County Chairmen. You will receive more information for that prior to

the meetings, as well as the notebook inserts and record of meetings.

Family and Consumer Sciences Extension News!

A Message From Your President! Dear Friends,

We had a regular council meeting on July 21 and made some decisions. Our dues this year will

remain $10.00. Please have those paid by December 1. We have less income than usual, but a lack

of activity balances that due to the Coronavirus. We passed a budget that is balanced despite the

lack of some fundraisers. The Homemaker Council also determined to be safe and cancel our Coun-

ty meeting that is usually held in June. Because there is an uptick in the numbers, we are not

supposed to meet in groups larger than 10 when meeting face to face.

If your club wants to meet at the Extension Office, please know you cannot have potlucks if you

are used to having food. Please bring individual bag lunches or dinners. The Extension Office's

current policy does not include food sharing of any kind. It may also be safer to suggest having

your meetings under the hoop until the weather gets too cold. If you would like to utilize the space,

all current state regulations are to be followed.

This year's Leadership Day in Montgomery Council is canceled, and you will receive the lessons

via video. Your lesson leaders can watch the video in the office or have it sent to them. Please let

Nicole know which one you prefer.

I have lost my dear nephew to a blood-borne plague. He was a rancher in NM and was infected

and died three days later. We are going to go to the family for a few days. Please pray for them.

It is so hard to lose a child even if he is 29. Thank you for being the beautiful people you are, and

may God bless you with many blessings.

Love, Judy

Bath County Cooperative Extension Service

Special points of inter-

est:

8/18: Training for County Exten-

sion Council—5:30 pm

8/25: Training for Club Presidents

Dues are $10 and are due by De-

cember 1

Inside this issue:

KEHA News! 2

Superstar Chef Kneads 3

KSU Korner 4-5

Drink More Water 6

Infants & Toddlers 7

KY Loves Ag 8-9

Extension Homemaker 11

Nicole Gwishiri

Bath CEA For Family and Con-

sumer Sciences Education

KEHA News!

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Are you a senior who benefits from Medicare? Do you know

someone who does and needs assistance in understanding

the benefits? Join Extension Homemaker and Insurance

Agent Sassia Hollenberg as she presents Medicare Minute—

a nationwide program that helps older adults and people

with disabilities understand Medicare and health related

insurance coverage.

When: August 26, 2020

Where: On Facebook Live or Call in at 1 301 715 8592

Meeting ID: 910 7066 5458

We are having a VIRTURAL Homemaker Executive Council Train-

ing for the President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary with

the chairpersons of the COUNTY Homemaker Council. The infor-

mation for this virtual training can be picked up at the Extension

Office. If you need it mailed to you, please call us.

When: August 18, 2020

Time: 5:30 pm

Where: Zoom Call (https://uky.zoom.us/

j/95045704214,

1 312 626 6799

Meeting ID: 950 4570 4214

An agenda will come in the written notice a week before the meet-

ing.

We are having a VIRTURAL Presidents meeting (for Club Presi-

dents). Please join us for this important session that will update us on

the beginning of a new Homemaker year. The information for this

virtual training can be picked up at the Extension Office. If you need

it mailed to you, please call.

When: August 25, 2020

Time: 5:30 pm

Where: Zoom Call (https://uky.zoom.us/j/95045704214,

1 312 626 6799

Meeting ID: 950 4570 4214)

An agenda will come in the written notice a week before the meeting.

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Source: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, extension specialist in food and nutrition

Simply said, a well hydrated body just works better. Adequate hydration aids in digestion, lubricates and cushions joints, protects our

organs, helps us maintain body temperature, helps remove bodily wastes and makes it easier for our hearts to pump blood. While it is im-

portant to stay hydrated any time of the year, it is extremely important during the summer months when we spend more time outdoors being

active. Physical activity or just being outside in the heat can cause us to perspire more, which can increase our risk of becoming dehydrat-

ed.

If you are dehydrated, your body cannot cool properly. This can lead to serious

problems like heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Some signs that you may be dehydrated

include a dry or sticky mouth, low urine output or dark yellow urine, headaches, dizzi-

ness, confusion and lightheadedness, especially when quickly getting up.

Scientists agree that drinking water is the best way to stay hydrated. You can also

get water from drinks like 100% fruit juices, milk, tea, coffee and water-rich foods like

fruit, vegetables, yogurt, soups and broth-based foods. In fact, watermelons, cucum-

bers, lettuce and tomatoes contain about 95% water.

The amount of water you need to stay hydrated varies by person and depends on

your age, gender, physical activity level, overall health and outside temperatures. Some

general guidelines on the daily amounts of water needed for adequate hydration are

broken down by ages below:

1 to 5 years old: 1 to 5 cups

6 to 8 years old: 7 cups

9 to 13 years old: males need 10 cups and females need 9 cups

14 to 18 years old: males need 14 cups and females need 10 cups

18 years and older: males need 15.5 cups and females need 11.5 cups

If you are pregnant, you need 12.5 cups

If you are breastfeeding, you need 16 cups

Increase your intake by making water easily accessible for you and your family. Keep it stocked in the refrigerator and on hand when

you are outdoors or being physically active. Take water with you in the car. Drink water throughout the day whether you are thirsty. Make it

your preferred beverage to have with meals and choose water while eating out. If you don’t like the taste of plain water, you can always use

fruits to naturally flavor the water. Lime and lemons are obvious choices. You can also use strawberries, blueberries, oranges, cucumbers

or even mint leaves.

Remember, thirst is your body’s way of reminding you to drink water. More information on ways to stay hydrated and other topics re-

lated to raising healthy families are available at the Bath County office of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service.

Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not dis-

criminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

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Source: Courtney Luecking, extension specialist in health and nutrition

An increasing amount of research indicates it is important for children to have healthy eating behaviors from the start. Healthy dietary

patterns in infancy and toddlerhood support growth and development and lay the foundation of behaviors that can continue into adulthood

and lead to a lifetime of good health and lower rates of chronic diseases. To help children get off to a healthy start, the U.S. Department of

Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services asked the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Committee to, for the first time ever, es-

tablish recommendations for healthy eating guidelines for children who are between the ages of 6 months and 2 years.

Consistent with recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization, the committee recom-

mended infants get all nutrients preferably from breast milk for the first 6 months of their lives. As infants ’ development varies greatly during

the first six months, and much depends on their milk source, either breast milk or fortified infant formula, the committee did not provide defin-

itive recommendations. Parents or caregivers can start introducing nutrient-dense foods between 4-6 months of age.

The recommended pattern or combination of foods for children aged 6 to 24 months includes small amounts of a variety of plant- and

animal-sourced foods. Vegetables, fruits, whole grains and foods such as beef, poultry, seafood, eggs and dairy provide key nutrients for

healthy growth and development. For infants exclusively breastfed, foods rich in iron and zinc are particularly important. Recommendations

also include approximate daily or weekly amounts of food groups. The lack of specific recommendations for certain types of foods within

each group provides families flexibility in exploring a variety of healthy foods that meet cultural preferences and food budgets.

Children under 2 years old should not have any type of product that contains added sugars. The energy in these products can displace

nutrients in the child’s body and increase their risk of developing a nutritional deficiency that can have negative long-term effects. Products

with added sugars, particularly sugar-sweetened beverages, have been linked with increased rates of overweight or obesity.

The committee’s recommendations encourage parents and caregivers to begin introducing common allergen foods like peanuts and

eggs to children as early as 6 months old. Research suggests young children who are introduced to these foods have a lower risk of devel-

oping a food allergy later in life. Since whole peanuts present a choking hazard, you should choose peanut-based products like peanut but-

ter for young children. You can also introduce other common food allergens like shellfish, wheat and tree nuts at this time. Less research

exists on these foods compared to peanuts and eggs, but the report says there is no reason to exclude them from young children’s diets.

You can learn more about the new USDA dietary recommendations and how to meet the nutritional needs of your family at the Bath

County office of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service.

Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not dis-

criminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

gender expressions, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

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2914 E. HWY 60

Owingsville, KY 40360

Phone: 606-674-6121

Fax: 606-674-6687

Email: ncgw222@uky.edu

If you have not heard already, my family is expecting an addition to

our family in December. Hopefully we will have a safe remainder of

the pregnancy, as well as healthy and more expedient birth than with

Shona :-). I have not had the opportunity to tell many of you since we

have been socially distancing since March.

Also, our staff assistant, Amy Konopka, has accepted a new position

and her last day will be August 14. If you would like to send her well

wishes, call her on that day. She will be missed.

If you need anything in the near future, please do not hesitate to call.

We are here to help you through any needs you may have.

Sincerely,

Nicole Gwishiri

Bath County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences Ed-

Bath County Cooperative Extension

Service

Teaching. Research.

Extension.

We’re on the Web! Bath.ca.uky.edu

(Facebook Bath County Extension

& Bath County Agriculture

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