3rd quarter 2014
Summer Intern
Meet our Summer Intern, Hailee
Garrett. Hailee is a
Juab High graduate,
and a USU student
employed by the university to assist
Juab County families and individuals
in 4-H Youth Development, Family and
Consumer Sciences, Agriculture, Horticulture, and FS-SNAP Education.
Hailee plans to graduate from USU
with a bachelors degree in Agriculture
Education and a minor in Animal Science. Her goals are to pursue a career
as a high school agriculture teacher and
FFA advisor. She would eventually like
to get married and “raise some kids and
sheep”. Hailee says her interests are:
“Any type of livestock animal is an interest of
mine. I love working with my sheep. cows,
horses, and dogs. Being at the farm and outside is where I would love to spend all my
days. I also love talking. I'll talk and teach
anyone who can stand to listen. :) “
4-H Youth Sewing Camp
USU Extension has a mini sewing lab consisting of 9 Bernina sewing machines and 2 sergers. This is
an opportunity for Juab County residents, adults and youth, to learn
useful sewing life skills without
having to travel.
4-H Youth Sewing Camps (for
those who have finished 4-12th
grades) will be held on Tuesday, Ju-
ly 22, 8 am—noon or
1—5 pm, Cultural
Hall in the Juab
County Center.
Campers will make a
simple sewing project
and also have the opportunity to work on a group service
project. Contact the Extension office for more information.
Relationship Skills Education
We are happy to announce two new
exciting Relationships classes coming
soon to Juab County. Love and Logic
parenting classes and Couple LINKS
marriage classes will be offered starting in September. These classes, in
addition to the popular "How to Avoid
Falling for a Jerk or Jerkette" dating
class, are fun, free and informative. Love and Logic provides practical
tools and skills to parents to help them
guide and parent their children. In the
Couple LINKS class, married couples
learn how to set important goals to-
gether and talk through essential parts
of their relationship. If
your group of
friends, family, or coworkers would like
this class
made available to your private group of 12 or more,
don't hesitate to contact Natasha Dansie at [email protected]. Watch
for information on upcoming Community Classes at extension.usu.edu/juab.
Upcoming Events
—7/15: FS Demo, Frozen
Treats
—7/21, 8/12, 8/27, 9/4:
Pressure Canner
Testing
—7/29: Juab judges to
Tooele Co. Fair
—8/4-9: Juab County Fair
—8/5: Juab judges to Sevier Co. Fair
—8/19: FS Demo, Bread in
a Bag
—9/16: FS Demo, Tamales
Extension Website
Go online to
www.extension.usu.edu/
juab for a current
calendar of all Extension
events, archived articles,
4-H information and
photos, and a wealth of
unbiased research-based
educational information.
Inside this
Issue:
Home Inventory
2
Anti-bacterial Soap
2
Food Sense-Muffins
3
Upcoming F$ classes 3
Pressure Canner
Testing
4
Fair Judges Needed
4
Juab County Fair
4
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MARG IE ’S MAILBOX
Do you have a Home Inventory?
Tragedies are a strong motivator for many.
The unfortunate events of natural disasters
around the country have driven many people to
take a closer look at their lives and their finances.
Dr. Mark Oleson says, “I’ve thought for a long
time that I need to make a more
detailed inventory of our home
possessions. I have a digital
camera and a camcorder that I
can use as I walk around and
physically document what I have.
How much easier would that information make our lives if our
house were to be broken into, if
there were to be a fire, or any other number of
things that could occur. Why haven’t I done it
yet? Good question.”
I recently found an easy resource offered by I.I.I. (Insurance
Information Institute). This is a
great general insurance resource
(http://www.iii.org/). They have
created a free software package
to help you create a room-byroom inventory of your possessions. This is a formal tool to
help you take inventory of what you own, but also
a record keeping system to help you document
what you have and a way to manage receipts and
other cost information. To download the free
home inventory software, go to:
www.knowyourstuff.org
Some other free resources include:
 http://www.contactplus.com/products/freestuff/
mystuff.htm
 http://www.iii.org/article/brochure-homeinventory
 http://learningcenter.statefarm.com/residence/
insurance-2/creating-a-home-inventory/
 http://www.c21amhomes.com/
inventoryworksheet.htm
What about you? If you were to wake up in the
morning and your house or apartment was empty,
would you be able to document what was there?
Just as importantly could you substantiate the
costs for those items?
Some facts:
 Burglary strikes every 15.4 seconds
 402,000 home fires last year
 1,000 tornados reported annually
 Floods cause $2 billion in damages annually
Start now-it’s a lot easier to start now and add
to it as you go along. You can then have a ‘system’
in place to record and gather necessary information. Use your smartphone and/or tablet to
document your inventory. You will be surprised
at how much ‘stuff’ you actually have. You may
find that you don’t have enough insurance on your
possessions, or may lead to other areas that need
to be explored more fully.
Source: Marilyn Albertson, M.S. CFCS, USU Extension
FCS Faculty.
Q & A Anti-Bacterial Soap
Q: When should I use antibacterial vs. nonantibacterial products?
A: Antibacterial soaps and hand sanitizers are designed to offer the extra protection of killing
germs, so it’s best to use them in situations
when you are most concerned about germs, such
as preparing food, when you or others are ill, or
when touching or cleaning up after pets.
Q: Do hand sanitizers really help kill germs? When
should I use them?
A: Hand sanitizers are an easy, portable way to
help kill germs on hands, but they are not designed to remove dirt or grime. They are a good
alternative to use throughout the day to get rid
of germs. Several studies show that the use of
hand sanitizers reduces absenteeism in schools
due to illnesses, as well as decreases the incidences of hospital-associated infections.
Q: Are hand soaps, sanitizers, and wipes safe for
children?
A: When used as directed, hand hygiene products
are safe for children. Keep in mind, when using
personal care products, young children should
be supervised. In addition, supervising adults
should be sure to read and follow instructions
on all products before use.
Source: American Cleaning Institute.
MARG IE ’S MAILBOX
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Food $ense—SNAP Education
Food $ense (SNAP-ED) offers a variety of
Make a well in center of flour mixture. Add apclasses to expand participants’ knowledge of nutri- ples, eggs, yogurt and oil; mix until just combined.
tion, budgeting, cooking, food safety, and physical
Spoon ½ cup of mixture into twelve greased
activity. These classes are taught by Laurie Bates,
muffin
tins and bake for 15 minutes or until toothNutrition Education Assistant (NEA), who is
trained through the National Paraprofessional Cer- pick comes out clean.
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
tification Program.
Muffins
Warm, tender muffins are great for busy families. They make great, quick snacks for home, in
the car, or for school lunches. Hints and tips before
starting:
 Mix muffin batter just until moistened. Overmixing will result in tough muffins.
 Chopped fruits and berries tend to sink to the
bottom of the muffin. To help them stay in
place and stay moist, sprinkle the fruit with a
little flour and shake off excess before adding to
the batter.
 Muffins containing fruit, nuts, and vegetables
stay moist longer than those without..
 Muffins older than 1 day should be stored in an
airtight container in the freezer . They will
keep for up to 12 months. To reheat, bake frozen muffins, wrapped in foil, at 175° for 15
minutes or until heated through. May also be
microwaved by wrapping muffin in a damp paper towel and heating at 30 percent for 40-50
seconds; check and repeat if needed.
Apple and bran muffins Makes 12
1½ cups whole wheat flour
½ t. ground nutmeg
1 ½ t. baking powder
½ cup bran cereal, toasted
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 green apples, grated
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup low-fat yogurt
(Greek or regular)
1 T. canola oil
Sift flour, nutmeg, and baking powder into a
bowl. Add bran cereal and sugar and mix to combine.
Program (SNAP). The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides
nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious
foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact 1-800-221-5689 or visit online
at http://fns.usda.gov/fsp/outreach/coalition/map.htm.In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s policy, this institution is prohibited from
discriminating on the basis. To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA,
Director of Civil Rights, Room 326-W. Whitten Building, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250 or call (202)720-5964 (voice and TDD).
USDA and Utah State University are equal opportunity providers and employers.
Upcoming Food Sense Classes
Frozen Treats
Fight the heat by cooling
down with smoothie and
fruit ice pop recipes.
Date: July 15
Time: 7 pm
Place: Extension kitchen
Tasty Homemade Bread-in-a-Bag
Making homemade bread
may seem like a lot of work.
The fact is, bread is quite easy
to make with a few staple
ingredients from your pantry.
Date: August 19
Time: 7 pm
Place: Juab County Center Cultural Hall
Hot Tamales!
These delicious treats may
seem incredibly difficult to
make, but with a little bit of
help from this class, you’ll
stack up tamales like a pro!
Date: September 16
Time: 7 pm
Place: Extension kitchen
Get fun recipes and enjoy tasty samples. To register for F$ classes call 623-3450.
Pressure Canner Testing
Individuals who participate in home canning should check the accuracy of their dial-type gauges and
other lid parts as part of their annual routine.
To have the dial gauge on your pressure canner tested free of charge, bring the lid to the Extension
office, 160 N Main, Nephi, on any of the following dates: 7/21, 8/12, 8/27, and 9/4, 8:00 am - noon, and
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. If you cannot make it on those days, call 623-3450 for an appointment to have it
tested another day for $1.00.
Extension has a Presto 16-quart and a 23-quart pressure canner, a 21-quart water bath canner and a Victorio Food Strainer available for home food preservation (three day checkout).
Fair Judges Needed
The Extension office needs 24 volunteers to help judge Home Arts and 4-H exhibits for the Tooele
County Fair on July 29, and 20 volunteers to judge the Sevier County Fair on August 5. The time commitment is usually most of the day (about 8 am-3 pm) with lunch being provided. If you will be available
to help judge either day, please contact our office at 623-3450.
Juab County Fair
Mark August 4-9 on your calendar for the county fair. Plan now to get your
exhibits ready to bring down and fill the buildings. Open Class exhibits may be
entered Tuesday, August 5 from 7-9 pm, or Wednesday, August 6 from 7:30—9
am. 4-H exhibit check-in will be Tuesday night, August 5 only, 7-9 pm for nonlivestock entries. 4-H exhibits will not be accepted on Wednesday morning. Exhibit pick-up is 8/11 6-8 pm. Premium pick-up is 8/11, 6-8 pm
(Fairgrounds), and 8/14, 1-6 pm (Fair Office, main floor, County Building).
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