March, 2017
Dear Extension Homemaker,
Once again you will find this newsletter full of interesting
opportunities, news on Homemaker events, and useful
information. Take a few minutes to review your newsletter,
sign up for classes and then invite someone who is not an
Extension Homemaker to join you. As you will read in
President Cole’s article on page 5, Kentucky Homemakers
have been challenged – “Each One Bring One.” What better
way to recruit new members than to involve them in one of
the many activities coming up this month.
Cooperative Extension Service
Madison County
230 Duncannon Lane
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-4072
Fax: (859) 624-9510
extension.ca.uky.edu
MADISON COUNTY INTERNATIONAL DINNER
Some of our amazing Extension
Homemaker hostesses and chefs!
Fantastic! The Madison County International Dinner was
Also, mark your calendar for the annual meeting to be held
a rousing success again this year. I cannot thank our clubs
Tuesday, April 25th at 10:00a.m. The theme will be “Building enough for the wonderful food, help with set-up and takeBridges.” Additional information and reservation forms will be down, and for simply being so friendly with our students.
We had a total of 59 students representing 18 countries
available in the April newsletter.
Cultural Arts exhibits will be accepted Monday, April 24th
from 9:00am-noon. Categories are listed on page 4.
Please consider stepping up to a leadership role or
nominating someone who would be a good candidate. Don’t
assume someone else will take care of it. Take ownership in
your organization! Your board works hard to provide relevant
programs but they also have a good time. You get out of any
organization only what you put into it.
This year, the county association will be electing a secretary
and treasurer. Nomination forms are available at the office or
on the website at http://ces.ca.uky.edu/madison. There will
also be a few openings for county educational chairs.
Nominations are also being accepted for Homemaker of the
Year. All nominations are due April 1st.
Gina Noe, Madison County Extension
Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences
and 8 international faculty/staff. We were fortunate this year
to have Berea College also participate by bringing 5 students
with two staff members. The comments from the students
were so appreciative.
The Homemakers were very well represented with 16
present. Those who brought and served food, were: 31st,
Green Thumb, Jefferson Street Friends, Lancaster Pike,
Latecomers, Madison CoOp, Pond, Silver Creek, Wallaceton,
White Station clubs, and Mailbox members.
All the clubs sent great food and the Lancaster Pike Club
gave me a large check with which to purchase supplies and
additional food. We may have had a few too many desserts
but not much food was left. Any leftovers were used the next
day by Home Meals Delivery and participants the next
evening at the Baptist Student Ministry party for students.
Jeff Prosser, the director at the Baptist Student Ministry
was in attendance along with his family and we thanked him
for allowing us to use the facility each year.
Dr. Michael Benson, the EKU president, arrived a little
later as he had been in Ohio for the day. He addressed all of
the international students and said that he spent seven of his
first 30 years in countries other than the U.S. and this had a
great influence on his life and attitude toward others. We
were very happy he was able to attend.
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Specialty Club Notes
All Specialty Clubs meet at the Extension Education Center,
unless otherwise noted.
ALL MEETINGS ARE SUBJECT TO THE SNOW POLICY, pg. 5.
Gardeners of Madison County
March 20, 6:30-8:30pm: Our speaker will be Judy Isaacs, a
creative whirlwind, who will be leading a session on making
seed bombs and how to distribute them. This meeting is
open to everyone and we hope to see you there. For more
information call Jerry Cook at 859 200 7884.
Fabulous Foodies
NOTE: There is no meeting on March 9th, due to 4-H
Speech & Demo competition.
Nifty Needlers
Nifty Needlers meet every Monday at 5:30 pm. Guests and
would-be members are always welcome. Meetings are held
at the Richmond Branch of the Madison County Library.
picnics, and other items too numerous to mention. Join
the Salon projects (backpacks for Liberty Place, etc.) or
bring your own for help or inspiration. Have needle, will
sew! NOTE: No meeting on March 6th.
Happy Hands Quilt Club
Happy Hands quilt club meets every Thursday from 102pm. Bring your works in progress and please join us.
NOTE: No meeting on March 23rd.
March 16: Block of the Month Quilt (border block)
taught on the third Thursday of each month by Cheryl
Whitt and meets in Rooms 1 &2.
Meetings on April 6th, 13th and possibly 27th—Room 2
and Project Room only, but check the wallboards for
exact location.
Free Blood Pressure Check
Thursday, March 9th, 9:30-10:15. Madison County
Health Department will again be checking blood pressure
the second Thursday of each month from 9:30-10:15 at
the extension center. You do not need an appointment.
A Crochet Gathering
Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30pm: Every Tuesday afternoon, meet
at Four Sisters Soap & Tea Emporium, 106 S. Third Street, in
Richmond, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., to learn to crochet (also,
GROCERY APPS FOR YOUR SMART PHONE
knitting and tatting available), share tips and patterns, visit
Tuesday, April 4th, 6:30pm
and have refreshments. Come join the fun! Young to old,
female and male welcome. For information contact
Learn how to create grocery lists, save coupons and find
Marylene LeFurgy, 358-0185.
weekly ads through these apps. Registration not
Paper Kutz Card Club
required, but helpful so we have plenty of handouts,
March 16, 6-8pm (Room B): Paper Kutz meets the third
623-4072.
Thursday of each month at the Extension office. Guests are
always welcome. If you are interested in coming to a
meeting please call Clarenetta Watters, president, 5754072, to sign up so enough supplies will be available.
Happy Scrappers
Wednesday, March 22, 10am-3pm (Room B): Our lesson
is Page Layouts. Come join us and don’t forget to pack your
lunch. Guests are always welcome. Contact Ellen Willis (625
-0462) or Donna Sewell (369-5590) for more information.
Sew Much or Sew Little
Sew Much or Sew Little meets most every Tuesday morning
9:00-12:00 noon (Room 3). Please bring works in progress,
or anything you need help with, whether it’s sewing,
piecing, fitting, serging, knitting or crocheting, someone will
be happy to help you. NOTE: No meeting on March 28.
Monday Night Sewing Salon
Mondays, 5:00 - 8:00 pm (Room 3) DENIM DO-OVERS: We
will be working on repurposing denim jeans. Some of the
items will include: baby bibs, aprons - for kitchen and
heavy duty, cardigans, skirts (from any pants), storage and
organizational bags, tote bags, placemats perfect for
ATTENTION PATRONS: During April and May we
are scheduled to undergo HVAC work throughout
the old building which will especially affect
meetings in the Conference Room and Room B.
Meetings that normally meet there will be
rescheduled to the annex building, and some may
have to be cancelled. Some meetings normally held
in the Annex building may also be moved. Please be
sure to check the wall boards for the location of
your meeting. If you have any questions, call the
office to find out where your class has been moved
to, 623-4072. Thank you for your patience.
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CULTURAL ARTS CLASSES—NEEDLEWORK!
Needlepoint and/or Cross Stitch
March 22, 9-11am and 1-3pm
(two sessions) (Snow date April 5)
Beginning Macrame
and/or Crewel
Wed., April 12, 9-11am and 1-3pm (two Sessions)
Each class is $5 per session. Come to one or stay for
both. Class limited to 10-15 people. You must call to
register so that we can be sure to have enough spaces and
supplies 623-4072.
There are two separate sessions for each class, each
class is $5. For the Needlepoint/Cross-stitch you will need 56” embroidery hoop; for Crewel bring 8” or larger hoop. The
$5 covers all other supplies.
A light lunch will be served, or bring your own lunch if
you want to stay for both sessions. If you have any
questions please call Nancy Smith, 806-3479 or Marylene
LeFurgy, 358-0185, Cultural Arts Chairs. Checks should be
made payable to Madison Co. Extension Homemakers.
Nancy and Marylene would also like to remind and
encourage you to get your submissions ready for the April
24th Cultural Arts Exhibit! See category list on page 4.
CRICUT AND DESIGN SPACE BASICS
Tuesday, April 4th, 6-8pm (Room 3)
Cricut and Design Space Basics is
a beginner's class to help you
become more comfortable with
your Cricut Explore Machine and
the Cricut Design Space
software. We will cover:
 Machine set up and overview
 Design Space basics including inserting and finding
images, sizing images, using text, saving projects,
linking already owned cartridges, etc.
 Basic tools and materials
 Cricut Library Subscription options
 Q and A
You will need to bring your Cricut Explore machine and a
laptop computer. We will NOT be discussing the Design
Space App for the Ipad. Class limit 10. Cost is $10. Call
623-4072 to register for this class. Evonne Kincer is the
Instructor.
FALL CRAFT FESTIVAL
Madison County will again have the privilege of hosting the
Bluegrass Area Craft Festival again this year, November 1011. As hosts we are also responsible for offering some
classes. If you have an interesting skill or craft that you
would like to share please call the office or check our
website https://madison.ca.uky.edu for a copy of the class
information sheet. The completed sheet and a sample of
your craft should be submitted to the office by Monday,
March 13th. The selection meeting will be held on
Tuesday, March 14th @ 1:00pm, Room B. Please call 6234072 if you have questions about the process.
BROWN COUNTY MILK HOUSE
Saturday, March 25, 10-3pm
Bessie Bain Pen & Ink with Oil Rouging
Call to register and check on available space 623-4072;
participants must register and prepay by March 20. Cost is $20,
which will cover all supplies. Checks
should be made payable to “Bessie
Bain,” and mailed to P.O. Box 270,
Richmond, KY 40476. Note: your
check holds your place, but you
should call first to see if we have
openings. Bring your lunch, as
there is no lunch break.
WOOD BURNING WORKSHOP
Tuesday, March 14th,6-8pm
Participants will make a bread board.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate.
Supplies Needed: Wood burning tool with basic tip,
extension cord and red pencil.
Cost: $15-due with registration by Monday, March 6th.
Checks should be made payable to “Gina Frederick” and
mailed to P.O. Box 270, Richmond, KY 40476. Note: your
check holds your place, but you should call first to see if
we have openings.
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Looking Back: Spring is a season of the year that we look
forward to. We have had a mild winter with very little
snow. During warm or cold weather, it is always good to
keep moving and participate in activities that we enjoy.
Like most months March weather lore has many old
sayings to guide us. “When March comes in like a lion it
goes out like a lamb, as it rains in March so it rains in June,
March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers.”
Future Outlook: We have a growing membership and our
recruitment efforts continue. Madison County has met the
challenge for the 3 for 3 State Membership Contest, and
now we face a new challenge, “Each One Bring One.” We
participate in this by each homemaker recruiting a new
member. Give a membership to a family member or friend
as a gift on different occasions to become a homemaker by
mailbox or club membership. Invite someone to attend
your club meeting to become acquainted with
homemakers.
Leader Lesson
MAKING TIME FOR YOURSELF
Monday, March 13; 1:00 and 6:30* pm
In today’s busy world, you juggle multiple
priorities and responsibilities. You make
time for others before making time for
yourself. Taking time for yourself is to
take care of you, which makes you a
better family member, friend, co-worker,
caregiver, or leader. If it is just 10 minutes
a day, a time out is good for your mind, body, and soul.
This lesson will be taught by Benita Peoples, Harrison
County FCS Agent, on Monday, March 13th at 1:00 and
6:30* pm. Preregister at 623-4072. *Note, the evening
program will only be held for a minimum of six attendees.
The Board is working on some exciting plans for our annual Snow Policy: If the Madison County Schools are
meeting in April. Be sure to check out all the upcoming
closed due to inclement weather, Leader Lessons,
events and opportunities in this March Newsletter.
club meetings and other workshops will be
“Spring Into Spring”
cancelled. In some cases, these events may be
rescheduled. If in doubt, please call 623-4072.
Joyce Cole, County President
“HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT”
Presented by Trooper Robert Purdy
Tuesday, March 28 @ 6:30pm
Register by calling 623-4072
Join us as the Madison County Extension Service
hosts Trooper Purdy speaking about the current drug
trends affecting youth. During the presentation,
attendees can expect to learn:
1) The common language used to describe
common drugs among teens.
2) New technological advances in the drug and
alcohol world.
3) How drug use is affecting youth in Kentucky.
This event is being organized in cooperation with
Children’s Champions. For more information about
Children’s Champions contact Phillis Adams at
200-0258.
SAFETY ALERT
Wednesday, March 8th, 1:00 pm
Homemakers will be offering another
informative safety class for everyone!
Ron Jackson from the Madison County EMS Service will
be conducting the class. Mr. Jackson will be covering
topics such as:
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How 911 calls are received and dispatched
Location of your residence
Ambulance staff
Transportation for heart attack, stroke, traumatic
accident
Equipment and medications
EMS stations in Madison County
Billing and insurance
What to have on hand before EMS arrives
Mr. Jackson will have a Q&A time for further questions.
Mark your calendars today, and be sure to register for this
excellent presentation. Reserve your seat at 623-4072.
Submitted by Lois Morgan
Management & Safety Chair
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Hot Women and Health
THE APPLE PATCH
Information for pre-menopausal women and beyond...
By Kay Grant and Cheri Stacy, NEP Assistants
March is National Noodle, Whole Grain, and
Nutrition Month…
Hot Women and Health Lunch and Learn presenting:
BETTER HEARING FOR BETTER LIVING
Thursday, March 16th, 12-1 pm, Room B
MAKE HALF YOUR GRAINS WHOLE: A large amount of
our daily calories come from healthy grain products.
 Grains provide energy, vitamins, fiber and small
amounts of iron and protein.
 Most grain products are low in fat and calories.
 Grains can be low cost and help stretch your food
budget.
Keep your body healthy. Find the amount of grain products
you need each day by visiting www.choosemyplate.gov.
FYI: Save those Vitamins! The B vitamins dissolve in water.
Do not wash rice before cooking and do not rinse rice,
noodles, macaroni, or spaghetti after
cooking. (Source: NEP-202)
Deanna L. Frazier, Au. D. will discuss
hearing health. The presentation will
cover types of hearing loss, causes of
hearing loss, risk factors, and how
hearing loss affects your brain. There
will also be time for questions. A
light lunch will be available to those
who preregister by Monday, March
13th, call 859-623-4072, space is limited.
The whole grain recipe provided is
from the University of Kentucky
Cooperative Extension 2017 Food &
Nutrition Calendar. Stop by the office
soon to pick up your copy!
I DIG POTATOES!
Thursday, March 30th, 12:00 noon and 6:00p.m
If you thought there was nothing
special about the potato, think
again! Did you know potatoes
come in a wide range of colors,
even blue?
Come learn more about how to
prepare this versatile vegetable and about its nutritional
value. We will sample at least one potato dish and share
several potato recipes.
Amanda Sears, horticulture agent, will discuss how to grow
potatoes. Every participant will be given a few potato slips
to try at home. Call 623-4072 to register.
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Madison County Extension Homemaker Board
Meeting, Thursday, March 16, 5:00-7:30pm.
15th Annual GAP Conference, March 16, Clarion
Hotel, Lexington. Register: https://fayete.ca.uky.edu.
It’s Sew Fine Sewing Expo, April 10-12, info online at
https://madison.ca.uky.edu.
Madison County Extension Homemakers Annual
Meeting Luncheon, April 25. Cultural Arts entries
accepted on Monday, April 24, 9-noon only.
KEHA Annual Meeting, May 1-4, Owensboro, KY.
Madison County has four rooms reserved.
Bluegrass Area Basketmakers Seminar, June 12-17,
Jabez, KY.
4-H Summer Camp, June 26-29.
Madison County Fair, July 28-August 5.
Alzheimers Walk, September 23, 9:00 am, Berea
Community.
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Seung Woo Ryoo, President of the EKU International Student’s
Association, said their annual banquet is to be held at the Keene
Johnson Building on April 8. Tickets will go on sale soon. This
event, which includes international food, a talent show, and an
international fashion show, is wonderful experience. I hope you
will find time to attend.
Incidentally, the students and faculty from the following 18
counties were in attendance: Bolivia, China, Congo, France, Great
Britain, India, Iran, Japan, Macedonia, Pakistan, Paraguay,
Phillipines, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, USA,
and Zambia.
Parents Place
Grandparents As Parents (GAP) – March 1: The GAP
meeting will be held in Room 1 (Annex building). Our
meeting time has changed from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm,
but remains the first Wednesday of every month.
Newcomers are welcome to join us. We will begin our
the meeting with our potluck fellowship and then we
will discuss our Keys to Great Parenting segment:
Foundations. Children do not attend meetings.
Keys to Great Parenting will be starting a new 10 week
session at the end of April. If you might be interested in
the class, signups are now being taken. Children do not
Thank you all so very much for you support and kindness to our
attend classes. Single parents, grandparents, expecting
out-of-country friends.
parents and foster parents are also welcome. Keys to
Joan Kleine, International Chair
Great Parenting is a University of Kentucky research
based program and FREE!
Small Friends – March 8 is for little ones from prenatal
to 4 years of age and for the ones who love them.
Parents, grandparents, relatives, caregivers, foster
parents are welcome as well. Our monthly meeting day
has been changed to the second Wednesday of each
month from 10:30 to 11:30 am. On March 8 we will have
a Keys to Great Parenting tip: Foundations, along with a
simple craft, and a healthy snack, as we make new
friends.
Hot Women and Health
Information for pre-menopausal women and beyond...
A Hot Women and Health Lunch and Learn presenting:
HOME MODIFICATION, AGING IN PLACE
Thursday, April 20th, Noon
Perkins Building, EKU Campus (parking available)
Presented by David Bazler, President of the Safe Aging
Coalition of Northern Kentucky, Certified Environmental
Access Consultant
More photos from the International Dinner
AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS
Wednesday, May 31st, 9am-1pm
Held at the Extension Center. Cost: $15 AARP members;
$20 non-members. Register, 623-4072. You should check
with your insurance company for discount information.
Most everyone would prefer to “age in place”. In this
presentation learn about actions you can take now to
make your home safer over time. Modifications you can
make that will reduce risk of falling and make your home
safe and accessible to a person with a disability will be
discussed. Why some people might choose not to make
modifications will also be covered.
Lunch will be provided to those who register by Monday,
April 17th, call 623-4072.
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