Everyday Edmonson. Extension Notes

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1 Everyday Edmonson March 2016 Volume 1: Issue 3 Extension Notes Cooperative Extension Service Edmonson County 116 Mohawk Street Brownsville, KY Fax: From the Agent The yellow daffodils blooming on the side of the road are a sure sign spring is almost here! As the weather warms up I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on future extension programs in Edmonson County. In the meantime if you have any questions about upcoming programs, you can always visit our Facebook page, website, or give the office a call. What s inside? Volunteer Opportunities Plate it up Proud Recipe Come Walk with Me Walking Club Kids in the Kitchen Money Wise: Home Emergency Preparedness 4-H News Weather Statement Julia Wilson Edmonson County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences /4-H Youth Development March is National Nutrition Month - Savor the Flavor of Eating Right Food is more than nourishment and fuel for our bodies, it is also a source of pleasure and enjoyment! Celebrate National Nutrition Month by taking time to enjoy healthy foods and all the happiness they bring to your life. Please take note that if Edmonson County Schools are cancelled due to bad weather, then all Extension programming will be cancelled. Please Like our Facebook page for class cancelation information. Homemaker Lesson Going Green While Saving Green March 22nd 1:30pm Edmonson County Extension Office Instructor: Julia Wilson, Edmonson County Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent

2 Do you need volunteer hours? Check out some of the wonderful events listed below! Volunteers are essential to Extension programming. ********************************************************************* Volunteers are needed for 4-H Camp. Call for additional information if you are interested! Camp will be May 31 June 3, 2016 at West KY 4-H Camp in Dawson Springs. ********************************************************************** Judges are needed for the 4-H Communications Contest on March 28th at 6pm. Please contact the Extension Office if you are willing to serve as a judge. Snacking Right Have you ever found yourself in a snacking rut serving the same snack day after day? To add a little variety to the snack routine, sprinkle parmesan cheese or dried dill on hot popcorn Clip It!

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4 Food Preparation is Practical Science Cooking involves many learning skills besides how to handle and prepare foods and how to keep food safe to eat. It also teaches children: kids in the vocabulary words and reading skillswhile a recipe is read, followed and prepared. math skills-when counting, measuring and following step-by-step directions. kitchen Cranberry Scones Sandra Bastin, Extension Specialist,Food and Nutrition, Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Yield: 16 wedges Ingredients 3 cup self-rising flour 1 teaspoon orange peel, grated 1 cup dried cranberries (or substitute raisins for dried cranberries) 1/3 to ½ cup buttermilk ½ cup sugar ½ cup butter, softened 1 egg science-seeing how food changes during cooking. (e.g. dough rising, sugar dissolving in water, and eggs coagulating.) decision-making skills-choosing and eating nutritious foods. similarities and differences in foods of other cultures-as they prepare dishes from a variety of cultural groups. comparisons and associations in food preparation-adding too much flour results in dry, hard cookies, and doubling the ingredients in a cookie recipe yields twice as many cookies. social skills-working together with others, taking turns and solving problems, which boosts self-esteem. Clemson Cooperative Extension 1.In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar and orange peel. Mix well. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gently stir in cranberries (or raisins). 2. Place egg in a 1 cup measuring cup and beat well. In the same measuring cup, add buttermilk to make 2/3 cup. Add to flour mixture and stir gently until dry ingredients begin to cling together; do not add more liquid. 3.Press dough gently together on lightly floured surface to form a ball. Divide dough in half. Place both halves on a greased cookie sheet and flatten each into a 6-inch round. Cut each into 8 wedges. Separate wedges slightly to about ½ inch apart. 4. Bake at 400 F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on cookie sheet 5 minutes before serving. Nutritional Analysis(1 scone): 150 calories, 3 g protein, 22 g carbohydrates, 6 g fat (36%) Practice this recipe with your child and they can enter it in the Edmonson County Fair this fall!

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7 Support 4-H with Ag Tag Donation Farm vehicle license plate renewal is just around the corner. As you purchase or renew your tags this year, please consider making the $10 donation on each licensed vehicle to support Edmonson County 4-H and help make the best young people better. Cooperative Extension Service Edmonson County 116 Mohawk Street Brownsville, KY Fax: Teen Retreat 4-H Flower Power!! The West KY 4-H Teen Retreat is April at Western KY 4-H Camp. It is for teens 8th grade & up and has a Peace, Love, & 4- H theme. The cost is $90. If you are interested in attending please contact the Extension Office before March 21st. 4-H Camp 2016 If you are interested in attending camp please stop by the Extension Office and pick up an application as soon as possible or call for more information. Camp cost is $100 per camper. Payment plans are available. Camping age is Campers can enjoy the Olympic size swimming pool with diving board and slide, horse arena, nature and craft classes, shooting sports, fishing, zipline, and many other activities without breaking the bank. So start making plans for an exciting four days, May31st-June 3rd in Dawson Springs, KY, at West Kentucky 4-H Camp!

8 March 7 Horse Camp forms due to Extension Office March 15 Horse Club Meeting March 17 Cooking Club Meeting March 19 Outdoors Club Meeting March 21 4-H Table Setting & Napkin Folding Workshop March 22 Horse Club Meeting March 29 Horse Trailer Regulations April 4-County Communications Night April 5 Horse Club Meeting May 9-Area Communications Night April 14 Cooking Club April 16 -Horse Safety/ Judging Clinic April 18th Horticulture Workshop April 19 Horse Club Meeting April Horse Camp July Cloverbud Camp Important Dates April 26 Horse Club Meeting May 3- Horse Club Meeting May 10 Horse Club Meeting May 14- Horse Club Car wash May 17 Horse Club Meeting May 21- Horse Club Car wash May 23- Horticulture Workshop May 24 Horse Club Meeting May 30- Horse Club Fun Show May 31-June 3 4-H Camp June 6- Horticulture Workshop June 8-10 State 4-H Horse Contest June District 6 Horse Show July 3-9 State 4-H Horse Show July 12- Horticulture Workshop July 28 Horticulture Judging 4-H Table Setting & Napkin Folding Workshop Come have fun while learning how to properly set a table and fold napkins into unique designs. In July you will have the opportunity to create your own design in the county competition where the winner will go onto the KY State Fair! March 21st at 3:30pm at the Extension Office. Please call the Extension Office at to sign up.

9 County Communications Night-Demonstration Guidelines & Rules The County 4-H Demonstration Contest is Monday March 28th at 6pm at the Extension Office. Participants will be grouped Cloverbud, Junior and Senior by category. 4-H ers may compete in the speech contest and demonstration contest. Speeches by Senior youth (14-19 age youth) must be between 5 to 7 minutes long. Speeches by Junior youth (9-13 age youth) must be between 3 to 5 minutes. Time limit for project demonstrations will be 5 to 15 minutes with egg having a time limit of twelve minutes. Horse demonstrations must be 9-12 minutes. What is a Demonstration: A demonstration and an illustrated talk can be very similar the traditional demonstration focuses on the 4-H member telling and actively showing the group how something is made or a process is conducted. They usually have both summary posters and props that they use during their demonstration. Most of the steps in the process are demonstrated to the group. "How to Make Yeast Bread" with step by step instructions, measuring and mixing is an example of this type of presentation. Demonstrations have two divisions: Junior and Senior. This is based on your 4-H Age. Seniors are expected to demonstrate original work, including choosing their topic, researching it & writing their own demonstration. The internet may be used as a reference but not as a source for a non original demonstration. Participants may have help setting up their demonstration but may not have help during the demonstration Professional or appropriate dress is encouraged. Costumes and visual aids ARE permitted for demonstration categories. Live animals and people are not permitted as a demonstration aid. An adult may assist the 4-H member as appropriate when accommodation for disabilities is required. The adult should let the 4-H member lead the demonstration and not take initiative on their own. Demonstrations: Weapons of any sort cannot be brought onto the grounds of the school or university. This includes firearms, bullets, bows and arrows. Mockups, models or charts must be used instead. Models cannot look like an actual gun, bow, arrow or other firearm. The judges will ask you simple questions at the end of your demonstration. The use of computers and presentation equipment is allowed in the presentation software category only. Ipads may be used in place of notecards. Categories: Animal Science, Bread,Clothing/Sewing,Crafts & Photography, General Health, Home Environment & Management,,Horticulture, Foods, Performing Arts, Presentation Software, Safety, Science & Natural Resources, SET, Shooting Sports and Team. Horse and Egg follow different rules. Class winners will move on to compete in the Mammoth Cave Area Communications Night on May 9th in Warren County. Clover buds are encouraged to participate in the county contest but may not compete in the area contest. To sign up or for more information please contact the Extension Office.

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