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Happy New Year! I hope this year will bring lots of success, health, happiness, and wholeness to your days

and nights. 2019 took my family on a wonderful ride of ups and downs, and we wish to have a journey to

better health, happiness, and togetherness. Do you know what your goals are for your family? I encourage

you to talk about your goals with family and friends. Doing so will encourage more accountability.

Last month we had a great time during the annual Dine In Day—a special thank you goes out to Debbie

Highley, Kathy Adams, Judy Whaley, and Laykin Smith Butcher for assisting with that day. There is no

way I could have done it without them. This day is supposed to highlight FCS programs and this is the

first year I was able to host something specific on that day. Look forward to this year’s program on Decem-

ber 3 and I hope many more will come out. We also had a wonderful Cooking Around the World program,

as well as DIY Days in Sharpsburg.

This month we are still having our Cooking Around the World program. This month’s country is Ghana.

We are still having Project Linus on the first Tuesday of each month and Sewing Day on the second Mon-

day of the month. Please join either group if you have the time! Also, our DIY Days program date has

changed to January 19.

District 1’s staff meeting is held in Bath County on January 15. The Bath County Homemakers have voted

to cater this meal as a fundraiser—the last time the Extension Homemakers had the opportunity to host

this meal as a fundraiser was in September of 2017 (it was very successful). If you are able to assist on

that day, please contact Judy Whaley. She will need people to assist with different tasks. Her number is

listed below.

KEHA News 2-4

Cleaning A Cast Iron

Skillet/Productivity

5

Stay Healthy & Active

During Winter Months

(Leader Lesson)

6

Adult Health Bulletin 7-8

30 MyPlate Steps to A

Healthier You

9

Looking Back And Plan-

ning Ahead/Puzzle

10-11

Leadership Training 12

Inside this issue:

Hello to the New Year and to the many journeys we still have ahead! This is the month to think about what the

last year brought and what you want from the new year. I hope we can travel together through the next year

accomplishing our goals, helping others and doing some fun things together. I’d like to make some trips to won-

derful Kentucky locales and restaurants and historical places… Please let me know if that sounds like some-

thing you would like to do as well.

We have some special things to do in this next year. We will be sending bags to Build a Bed, making cards for

shut-ins and nursing homes, raising money for special projects, trips and scholarships, learning new things, and

hopefully getting to know each other better. We have a dinner to raise a few funds on January 15, for the Ex-

tension Agents in District 1. We are serving soup, salad, and cookies. I can use a couple more people in the

kitchen and serving on that day. If you can help, we would love to have you.

A big fish fry to raise more for scholarships is in the works. Last years was so successful it would be a shame

not to do another one. Thank you to Lois and her club plus those from other clubs who cleaned, served or

helped in other ways. Let’s make this one even more successful!

Have a great month. Call if you need to tell me anything. Love to you all.

Judy Whaley 1068c Hillsboro Rd. Hillsboro, Ky 41049 606-876-2699 or 606-748-8504

A Message From Your President!

Special points of interest:

Leadership Training Day is

February 4 (February 25 snow

date)

KEHA

News!

Building Strong Families in Bath County

Happy birthday to all of

you who have birthdays

in the month of December

and January!

Kathy Adams

Vicki Amburgey

Shella Bailey

Viola Brantley

Dorothy Butcher

Mary Clark

Deborah Doyle

Juanita Franz

Betty Harmon

Lucinda Harmon

Brenda Johnson

Kitty Lentz

Desiree Montgomery

Henry Reed

Jean Richenback

Sadie Staton

CholeAnn Stewart

Peggy Swartz

Jane Wells

Patsy Wilson

Brenda Wright

Please send in your birth-

day so that you may be

recognized!

Looking for a fun way to learn something new? Want to save

money by recycling or finding ways to make money? Join us for

the DIY Days at the Sharpsburg Community Center. Beeswax

Food Wraps.

When: January 29

Where: Sharpsburg Community Center

Time: 1 pm

Please call the Extension Office to sign up at 674-6121.

Ever want to travel the world just to taste the

wonderful food? Want to do something different?

Our popular program is back! Thailand is on the

menu. We will explore their culture, habits, pre-

pare the food they eat.

When: January 9

Where: Bath County Ag Cen-

ter

Time: 10:30 am

Call the office to reserve your

spot!

Want to help make a difference in our com-

munity? Our Extension Homemakers have a

“Sewing Day” program where they create

items to give away. You don’t need to have

sewing skills to participate in this day. You

can cut, organize, sort, and display items for

them. Do you have unfinished sewing pro-

jects and you want company? Bring those as

well!

When: January 13

Where: Bath County Ag

Center

Time: 10 am

Project Linus is a non-profit

organization that creates

blankets to give to children

in the hospital. Join this

group to provide impact for

those affected by illness.

When: January 7

Where: Bath

County Ag

Center

Time: 10 am

If Bath County Schools are closed, all FCS programs at the Exten-

sion Office and in the community are closed. The suggestion is to

also cancel Homemaker programs, but that is up to the individual

clubs. For any questions, feel free to contact the Extension Office.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Office Open 3 4

5 6 7 Project Linus

(10a) Ex. Off.

8 Scrapbook Club (9a) Ex. Off.

9 Cooking

Around the

World

(10:30a) Ex.

Off.

10 Sharpsburg Country (10:30a) Sharps-burg Church

11

12 13 Sewing

Day (10a) Ex.

Off.

14 District

Board (6p) Ex.

Off.

Country @ Heart (6p) Ex. Off.

15 District Staff

(12p) Ex. Off.

16 Salt Lick (11a) Ex. Off.

17 18

19 20

Closed

21 Homemaker

Council (5:30p)

Ex. Off.

22 23 24 25

26 27 Master

Clothing Vol-

unteer Train-

ing (10a) Ex.

Off.

28 29DIY Days (1p)

Sharpsburg Co.

Center

30 31

JANUARY 2020

Dine In Day (FCS Day) is the day to celebrate

Family and Consumer Sciences and how far its

come when the founder, Ellen Swallows Richard-

son, was born. This is celebrated each December 3.

This year we tasted several Plate it Up KY Proud

recipes and was led in a Santa painting by Debbie

Highley and Kathy Adams. We had a great night.


Laykin and Nicole visit the Bath County

High School each month to prepare food

samples for the kids to try. December’s reci-

pe was the Fiesta Potatoes. 87 percent of

kids rated the recipe a 4 or above (out of 5).

DIY Days in Sharpsburg consisted of making a poinsettia

pillowcase. We had a great time together. Join us this month

as we talk about money and make something new!

Our Cooking Around the World program was a success.

We made food from Spain. It was educational, nutri-

tious, and delicious!

Having good time management skills will boost your productivity in the workplace or at home. Consider all your daily tasks,

no matter how small. Prioritize which items are most urgent and which are most important. It may help to make a list or use

a calendar to keep track.

Schedule blocks of time to complete similar tasks, such as checking email or answering telephone calls. Scheduling these

small tasks makes them a priority. Doing them in one block of time allows you to focus your attention on the task, rather

than splitting your attention between two things at once.

Manage distractions throughout the day. Distractions come in many forms – from people to technology. The following are a

few ways you might manage distractions:

Establish “open door” hours to minimize co-worker distractions.

Let calls go to voicemail and check them at a specific time later.

Block off specific times of day to check emails.

Use noise-canceling headphones if your environment distracts you.

Declutter your workspace.

Source: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management

Source: Annhall Norris, extension specialist

Cast iron skillets are one of the most durable, long-lasting pieces of cookware you can own, but they are tricky to clean and maintain, particularly if you have never cooked with one be-fore. There are varying opinions about how to properly care for and maintain a cast iron skillet, and it can be difficult to find and determine fact from fiction. I will focus only on the methods generally agreed upon by researchers. You must season cast iron skillets before you use them as this helps the pan develop a non-stick surface. Most cast iron skillets that you purchase today already come pre-seasoned. However, if you are not sure if the pan has been seasoned, you can do so yourself. There are several different ways, but they all involve heating the skillet in an oven using high temperature oils such as canola, sunflower or safflower for anywhere between one to two hours. You should clean a cast iron skillet immediately after use to maintain the pan’s seasoning. Acidic foods like tomatoes can remove the seasoning if they remain in the skillet for too long and letting grease stand overnight can result in unpleasant flavors. To clean a cast iron skillet, wait for it to cool down and then run hot water over it in the sink. Do not let the pan soak in water. If im-mersed in water for too long, cast iron will rust. It’s up for debate whether to use soap when cleaning. Some researchers say a mild soap will not harm the seasoning; however, others say any detergent is harmful. All agree that you should not run your cast iron skillet through the dishwasher. To remove food that is stuck to the skillet, you can use a stiff dish brush, soft sponge or chainmail (stainless steel) scrubber. I like to sprinkle a small amount of coarse salt in the skillet and rub with a dishrag or paper towel. Do not use scouring pads or steel wool on cast iron skillets as these will remove the seasoning. Dry the skillet immediately with a clean rag or paper towel to prevent rust. Do not let your cast iron skillet air dry. Lightly oil the skillet using a small amount of your high temp oil on a paper towel once it is dry. It should be shiny, but not sticky. For more information, contact the Bath County Extension office. 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 identi-ty, gender expressions, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

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Stay Healthy and Active This Winter

By Nicole Gwishiri – Family and Consumer Sciences Extension

During the winter months, we must find innovative and creative

ways to stay active. More than likely, we do not have the same

motivations to remain healthy and active, along with holiday cele-

brations we tend to slack exercising regularly. Thanksgiving, Ha-

nukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa celebrations mean parties, deca-

dent food, and delicious drinks and desserts. It can be hard to stick

to healthier lifestyle choices when we have so many outside influ-

ences upon us.

The United States Department of Agriculture recommends adults

get at minimum 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly, at least

10 minutes at a time. Adults should also include muscle-

strengthening activities to increase output. There are a variety of activities one can do to maintain physical activity during the

winter. Included are a few tips for staying active during those months so that we may enjoy life's indulgences every once in a

while.

Before getting started on a specific exercise, remember to drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated is just as crucial as during

the summer months, even though you may not feel as thirsty. Drink before, during, and after a workout. You can also bring

along a thermos of herbal tea - without the sugar.

Find fun outdoor activities to participate in. Running events, cross country skiing, or other winter activities are different from

the norm and can provide great opportunities to socialize, meet new friends, and expand your horizon of learning. Get your

family involved with ice skating, building snowmen, or sledding.

Walk in an indoor location. Many people utilize the local mall, school gym, or another indoor facility. If you need someone to

hold you accountable, join a walking group. If there are not walking groups in your area, be brave enough to start one. You nev-

er know how many people are in your position - they need someone to push them in the right direction.

Create a home gym or join your local gym. Creating a gym at home is economical - you can buy free weights and other tools

cheaply if you shop around. Visit your local library to check out workout DVDs at no extra costs. Do this if you are willing to

invest the time it takes to get your return on investment. If you want to work out with others -as some need to stay motivated -

try a local gym. There are often introductory prices for new members at

the beginning of a new year, if you have never tried the gym before, or if

an existing client has referred you. Also, there frequently are discounts

for members based on age, employment, and income status. Ask for any

of these if they apply to you to get the best rate possible.

Don't forget about those everyday activities that can be workouts. Vacu-

uming, sweeping, and mopping are all activities that increase movement

and physical strength. Standing while folding clothes, exercising during

commercial breaks, and other creative ways to incorporate exercise is

useful, exciting, and unique.

Staying active during the winter months can be challenging. However, if life wasn't challenging, would it be worth it? Always

start with one day at a time, and soon, you will have formed new habits. Be sure to always check with your doctor before start-

ing any new workouts. Also, a sometimes untapped source for free exercise classes is your local extension offices. Visit your

family and consumer sciences extension agent for fresh ideas on food options to try, exercise sessions, or other programs that

can encourage you to work out regularly. For more information about this and other topics relating to health, fitness, and food,

among other issues, contact Nicole Gwishiri- FCS Agent - at the Bath County Extension Office.

Below is the flyer for the upcoming Leadership Day in Mason Coun-

ty. If you’d like to ride the van, please let me know. Please also let

us know if you are planning on attending that day. We always have

a great time and it’s a free outing for us to share with others.

As this new year starts we always try to do something different.

Being consistent is the best way to make changes. If you need any

assistance with anything, we are hear to help! Hope to see you soon

in this new year.

Sincerely,

Nicole Gwishiri

Bath County Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences Education

2914 E. HWY 60

Owingsville, KY 40360

Phone: 606-674-6121

Fax: 606-674-6687

Email: [email protected]

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