Be sure to check out your new “Club Calendars”. At the suggestion of County President Saundra Smith we have updated them and they have a lot of information about club, county, area and state activities and events!

Don’t forget that October is World Food Month-so bring canned goods to your meeting if your club participates. Make & Mend reported an interesting August meeting-they went on a boat trip on the Ohio River to see some Underground Railroad locations thanks to Vianne Bruther and her family!

September 30 at 6:30: Chautauqua-Abraham Lincoln and “I, too, am a Kentuckian” portrayed by Jim Sayre of Lawrenceburg, KY. Born on a farm in what is now Larue County, Abraham Lincoln spent his early years in the Commonwealth. His family moved to Indiana when he was seven, partly because of his father’s opposition to slavery, and never returned. But as his brilliance and burning political ambition carried him to the presidency and greatness-a panel of historians recently chose him as the most influential American who ever lived-Lincoln always had connections with his native state. There is no charge for the program but please register so we can plan for adequate seating and refreshments at the Extension Office. “This program was funded in part by the Kentucky Humanities Council, Inc. and the National Endowment for the Humanities.”

Body Recall: Classes start October 6: Body Recall is a great way to “recall” that body to more of its original abilities. The program works to improve range of motion, circulation, flexibility, balance, coordination and makes you feel great! Our next 10 week session starts on October 6th . The cost for first time participants is $30 which includes a copy of the textbook. For those who already have a copy of the text the cost is just $5.00. The class usually meets on M-W-F from 10:30 to 11:30. Call us for more information and for a complete schedule!

Body Recall Fall 2008 Calendat

Kentucky Women in Agriculture Conference: October 28-31 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly Campbell House) in Lexington. For more information or to register please visit http://www.kywomeninag.com/.

October 28 at 1:30-Cooking for 1 or 2: This is the Homemaker Lesson for the November club meetings. It will be taught by Spencer County Extension Agent Allison Lewis. Everyone is invited.

Second Wind Dreams We have completed about 50 dreams for residents of Homestead since we started the program! If you or a group you belong to hasn’t had the opportunity to experience the joy of participating give us a call or come to our next committee meeting on Wednesday, October 1st at 10:00 a.m. at the Extension Office. On October 17 Homestead will be holding their annual Fall Festival and they need donations of items for door prizes. October 17 from 5-8:00 p.m.-Homestead Fall Festival and Chili Supper-they will have a costume contest, bingo a cake walk and auction, children’s games and raffles. All proceeds are used to fund various activities. If you would like to make a donation, either monetary or goods give Vicki Atha, Activities Director a call at 845-2861. Also stop by on October 17!

What's eating you? Many people have a fair working knowledge of what they should eat for better health, but will also confess that knowing what to do and actually doing it are two different things. Healthy people tend to go grocery shopping regularly and to prepare food at home. They have found physical activities - like walking, biking, or gardening - that they enjoy doing and therefore will do on a regular basis. In today's world of information overload, most people have heard plenty of advice about eating and exercise. The tricky part is finding what works for you. Begin by examining why you eat or you don't exercise. Try to identify another coping mechanism besides eating and sitting on the couch. This is the first step toward successfully moving to a new way of doing things, because the best place to start is where you are now. Source: Janet Tietyen, Extension Food and Nutrition Specialist, University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture

Physical Activity During Winter Months It is not easy during the winter months which will be here before we know it. When it is cold and gets dark early, it is harder to get at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week. Here are some ways you could continue to be active without having to go outside your home:

• Dancing to music is a fun and easy way to be active. It also helps to reduce stress, strengthens the bones of your legs and hips, and improves your energy and strength. If you have kids or other family members have them join you. Everyone can benefit.
• If you have children or a pet, playing actively with them can also be a means of getting in some of your minutes for physical activity.
• Walking around your home can add minutes of physical activity time. Map out a clear path in which you can walk. Carrying a can in each hand as you walk can help burn extra calories.
• If there are stairs in your home, go up and down the stairs more often. Holding the rails as you take the steps provides an added measure of safety.
• Ride a stationary bike while watching television or do some stretches while sitting. Do not stretch until it hurts but stretch until you feel a mild tension and hold that position for 10 to 30 seconds.

Keep thinking of other ways around the house to increase your physical activity.

Source: Ingrid Adams, Extension Specialist for Food and Nutrition, University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture

Washing Produce: Eating fruits and vegetables has many health advantages. For the most part, people assume that there are few food safety issues when dealing with fruits and vegetables. However, recent history tells us differently. Though relatively rare, there have been cases when fresh melons, prewashed spinach, raspberries, herb mixes and green onions have been contaminated with germs usually found only in the intestinal tracks of animals. So be sure to wash your produce carefully. Before eating or preparing, wash fresh produce under cold running tap water to remove any lingering dirt. This reduces bacteria that may be present. If there is a firm surface, such as on apples or potatoes, the surface can be scrubbed with a brush. Consumers should not wash fruits and vegetables with detergent or soap. These products are not approved or labeled by the Food and Drug Administration for use on foods. You could ingest residues from soap or detergent absorbed on the produce. There are some products on the market that claim to further clean vegetables; however, research has not shown this to be true. Washing under cold running water may be best until more is known. When preparing fruits and vegetables, cut away any damaged or bruised areas because bacteria that cause illness thrive in those places. Immediately refrigerate any fresh-cut items such as salad or fruit for best quality and food safety.

MONEYWISE

With the economy in turmoil we would like to suggest a the UK website with timely information for information to help your manage you expenses and guide you through these tough times.  This site has a WEALTH of information and you will likely want to BOOKMARK the main page to refer to it in the future.  http://ces.ca.uky.edu/moneywise/

Henry County Farmer’s Market Courthouse Lawn New Castle, Kentucky Open Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - noon through October (Wednesday afternoons during peak season-11:00 till 6:00)

For More Information, call Market President Barbara Gregory 947-5469 or the Extension Office at 845-2811.