Newsletter. December 2013

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1 Newsletter December 2013 Cooperative Extension Service Wayne County 255 Rolling Hills Blvd. Monticello, KY (606) Fax: (606) Dear Homemaker, Deck the halls with boughs of holly! If you haven t gotten in the holiday spirit yet, you still have a few weeks to do so. Christmas is upon us once again. It just goes to show you how quick the years pass us by. Christmas Village was a huge success this year and I m so thankful for each one that played a part in that. Without you, none of it would ve been possible. Celebrating 30 years of Christmas Village is such a milestone for County Homemakers. By continuing to work together for the good of our community, there s absolutely nothing we can t achieve! I look forward to the new Homemaker year, with lots of new projects and activities, as well as educational opportunities in store. I hope you are able to relax and cherish your time spent with friends and loved ones this holiday season! Merry Christmas, Cooperative Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences JGP/cm Holiday Closing The Extension Office will be closed for the holidays starting Wednesday, December 25 and will re-open on Thursday, January 2. Happy Holidays! December Roll Call: Share a family holiday tradition. Thought for the Month: Experience is not what happens to you; it is what you do with what happens to you. Aldous Huxley

2 Holiday Favors & Flavors Tuesday, December 10 If you re looking to get into the holiday spirit, this is the class for you! A variety of recipes will be prepared for taste testing, holiday crafts and gift ideas will be shared, and much more. Please call to reserve a spot. Blood Drive Tuesday, December 17 The next community blood drive will be held at the Extension Office (lower level) from 12 noon-6 p.m. Clubs to work the drive: Craft 11:45-3:00 (Town and Country Plaza marquee sign) and Mailbox 3:00-6:15 p.m. It is important to have one or two people from your club to work. Bring 3 dozen homemade or deli cookies, or something good for donors to eat. ALL Homemakers are asked to tell others about the drive anyway you can. Thank you Homemakers for sponsoring the community blood drive for over 33 years! Homemaker Leader Training- Nourish Your Brain Tuesday, January 7, 2014 Each club will need a representative present for the leader training which will be held in the lower level of the Extension Office at 5:30 p.m. If you any questions, call the office at Cultural Arts Contest - Friday, January 10, 2014 This will be a perfect opportunity you crafty ones to enter handmade projects! Items can be entered at the Extension Office from 8 a.m. 12 noon. Judging will be at 2 p.m. If you have any questions, please call the office at Inclement Weather All Extension programs will be canceled if the school system is closed due to inclement weather. God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December. -James M. Barrie

3 Christmas Village 2013

4 Celebrating 30 Years!!

5 Flu and People With Diabetes Increased Risk from Flu - People with diabetes (type 1 and 2), even when well-managed, are at increased risk of severe disease and complications, like hospitalization and even death, as a result of getting the flu. This is because diabetes can make the immune system less able to fight infections. In addition, illness can raise your blood sugar level. Also, sometimes people don t feel like eating when they are sick, and this can cause blood sugar levels to rise and fall. Vaccination is the Best Protection against Flu - CDC recommends that people with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, who are 6 months and older, get a flu shot. (The nasal spray vaccine should not be given to people with diabetes.) People with type 1 or type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of developing pneumonia from the flu, therefore a pneumonia (pneumococcal vaccine) is also recommended for them. A pneumonia vaccine should be part of a diabetes management plan. Treating Influenza - There are prescription medications called antiviral drugs that can be used to treat influenza illness. Antiviral drugs fight influenza viruses in your body. They are different than antibiotics, which fight against bacterial infections. Antiviral medications may help people with conditions that increase the risk of complications from flu (like diabetes) if given within the first 48 hours. Other Preventive Actions - In addition to getting vaccinated yearly, people with diabetes should take everyday precautions for protecting against the flu. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) Crafty Christmas Cheer Spin yarn into a wreath with pop appeal. To craft this door adornment, wrap Styrofoam balls (in two different sizes) and a Styrofoam wreath form with colored yarn. Then use a glue gun to affix the balls onto the form, as shown. Note: If you're hanging your final creation outdoors, be sure to spray it with a protective finish. CountryLiving.com

6 Perfect Holiday Appetizer! Bacon Cheese Spread Prep/Total Time: 15 min. Makes: 32 servings Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) bacon strips, chopped 1/2 cup chopped pecans 4 cups (1 pound) shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 cups mayonnaise 1 small onion, chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Directions: Cook bacon until crisp; drain. Meanwhile in a large bowl, add the next six ingredients. Stir in bacon. Serve with crackers. Yield: 4 cups. Nutritional Facts: 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 184 calories, 18 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 216 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Wayne County Extension Office Staff!! Seth Hart, Glen Roberts, Danny Adams, Sherry Coffey, Joy McGinnis, Gaye Hutchison, Judi Bates, Jody Paver, Toni Humble, and Cassie Munsey