Dollars & Sense February 2015

February 2015—Volume 4, Issue 2 Cooperative Extension Service

Nelson County 317 S. 3rd Street Bardstown, KY. 40004 Phone: (502) 348-9204 Fax: (502) 348-9270 http://nelson.ca.uky.edu

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-Upcoming Programs -Message from the Agent

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-Food for Thought -Community Corner -Put It In Your Recipe Box! -Know Your Stuff -Programs At A Glance -Well That’s Neat!

-For the Kids -Nutrition News

“One kind word can warm three winter months.”

-Japanese Proverbs

February 6: All Pro Dads at Cox’s Creek Elementary 7:00—7:45 a.m.

Cox’s Creek Elementary February 12: Leadership Lunch & Learn 12:30 p.m.

Bloomfield Library February 12: Extension Today 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

WBRT February 20: All Pro Dads at New Haven School 7:00– 7:45 a.m.

New Haven School Media Center/Library February 27: All Pro Dads at Foster Heights 7:00—7:45 a.m.

Foster Heights Elementary February 27: Free Family Movie Night 7:00 p.m.

Nelson County Extension Office

A Message from the Agent

Upcoming Programs

With the recent spotlight on bullying in Nelson County, I think it’s important to remember how easy it is to say a kind word.

You don’t have to like a person’s personality to like their purse.

So compliment their purse.

It’s not going to hurt you and it’s only going to help them. Maybe they have a cranky personality because no one is nice to them.

Maybe they don’t feel included or loved or appreciated by anyone.

Remind people that they’re people just like you. We all put our boots on the same way and no grave is bigger than another.

We all have our own talents.

And contrary to popular belief, this doesn’t just apply to kids. Grown ups need to hear nice words too.

Remember that. Say something nice to somebody this week.

Really want to challenge yourself?

Say something nice to somebody you don’t like.

I promise you’ll survive.

County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences

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Italicized dates on the calendar mean a community event is being held. Check page 4. Red dates are Extension events. Check page 2!

DON’T FORGET: If Nelson County Schools are cancelled, Extension programs scheduled on that day are also cancelled unless you are otherwise notified. When you RSVP, please leave a phone number at which we can reach you. Also please follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all cancellation information.

Food For Thought: “If you can’t think of anything nice to say, you’re not thinking hard enough.”

-Kid President **NOTE: If you’ve never seen a Kid President video, do yourself a favor and look up his Pep Talk on YouTube. You won’t regret it!** 3

Community Events Corner Female Cancer Survivors ! Check this out!

Check out these awesome events and programs happening in Nelson County!

What? Yoga Where? Bloomfield Branch: NC Public Library When? February 2, 9, 16, 23 at 9:00 a.m. & February 4, 11, 18, 25 at 12:45 p.m.

What? Beginning Computer Classes Where? Bloomfield Branch: NC Public Library When? February 2, 9, 16, 23 at 5:00 p.m.

What? CPR for Everyone Where? Bloomfield Branch: NC Public Library When? February 3 at 10:00 a.m.

The Kentucky Cancer Program is offering its annual Adventure Weekends to women cancer survivors (all cancers) in the state. The event is also sponsored by First Lady Jane Beshear, Horses & Hope and the Kentucky State Parks.

What: Adventure Weekend for women cancer survivors Where: Barren River Lake State Resort Park Carter Caves State Resort Park When: May 15-17, 2015 (Barren River) August 28-30, 2015 (Carter Caves) Cost: $50 for the entire weekend, room & board, all activities (Financial Scholarships are available) Deadline to apply: April 15, 2015 (Barren River) August 1, 2015 (Carter Caves) Eligibility: Open to women who have experienced any type of cancer. The activities are designed for women who are no longer in treatment and are able to participate in light to moderate physical activities. Previous participants will be put on a waiting list. No pets or families please. Must provide own transportation.

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Put it in Your Recipe Box! Kentucky Onion Soup 1 cup bread cubes 2 cups Kentucky Proud onions 2 Tablespoons oil 4 cups beef broth or stock 1 tablespoon butter, melted 2 Tablespoons Parmesan or blue cheese, grated

Toast bread cubes in a 325 degree oven until they are completely dried our and lightly browned.

Brown onions slightly in oil. Bring stock to a boil, reduce heat. Add onions and simmer, covered until onions are tender, about 15 minutes.

Toss toasted bread crumbs with butter and cheese and sprinkle on top of soup just before serving.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes

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Selection: Look for hard, firm onions.

Onions should be dry and have small necks. The skin around the onions should be shiny and crackly in feel.

Storage: Store dried onions in a cool, dry place. Dry onions will last for 3-4 weeks. Store fresh onions in the refrigerator. Fresh onions will last about a week.

Nutrition: Onions are a source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Onions are low in fat and calories. Onions are rich sources of phytonutrients which have been found to act as antioxidants to lower blood pressure and prevent some kinds of cancer.

There are two types of onions: dried and fresh.

Dried Onions: yellow, red, white, Vidalia, pearl onions, shallots, garlic Fresh Onions: spring onions, scallions

Why do onions make you cry?

When onions are cut, sulfur-containing gas called the lachrymatory factor, is released. The gas spreads in the air and comes into contact with your eyes. The lachrymatory factor activates the nerves in the eyes. The nerves send signals to your brain. Your brain activates your gland that releases tears, causing you to cry.

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Know Your Stuff

How Heart Healthy Are You?

1. You’re just not feeling yourself today. Which one of the following sensations should send you rushing to the emergency room?

A– An uncomfortable, squeezing pain in the middle of your chest B– A long tone ringing in either of your ears C– A tingling sensation on the bottoms of your feet

2. There’s a reason it’s called a heart attack. All symptoms center around your heart. None occur in your upper body, such as the arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach.

A– True B– False

A– Yes B– No

6. Do over the counter medicines and prescriptions contain sodium?

A– Yes B– No

7. Which of the following is the most desirable blood pressure reading?

A– 130/90 B– 180/110 C– 140/80 D– 120/80

8. Which of these tips is best to try, especially when eating out?

3. Shortness of breath is a warning sign of a heart attack when:

A– Stay away from fried appetizers B– make sure your entrée is broiled, A– You are also feeling some discomfort baked, grilled, steamed or poached or pain in your chest C– Order your dressings/sauces on the B– You aren’t feeling anything strange in side so you control how much you eat your chest D-Ask that your meal be prepared with C– Both A and B vegetable oil or soft margarine instead of 4. Which of these is NOT considered a butter E– All of the above

heart attack warning sign?

A– Cold Sweats B– Nausea C– Food Cravings D– Light Headedness

9. You can reduce your risk of heart disease by being physically active.

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1.a 2.b 3.c 4.c 5.a 6.a 7.d 8.e 9.a

Quiz questions from the American Heart Association

5. Is there a direct relationship between sodium intake and high blood pressure?

All Pro Dads

Programs At A

All Pro Dads is a free breakfast and bonding program at your child’s school! Sponsored by the NFL, the program topics use sports themes to promote leadership and character. Each monthly lesson includes a conversation card and a challenge to complete with your child. You’ll love getting to spend one hour a month with your child and they’ll love it even more! RSVP through your child’s FRYSC coordinator or calling 502-348-9204.

Now offered at New Haven School, Cox’s Creek Elementary and Foster Heights!

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Leadership Lunch and Learn Bring a brown bag lunch to Bloomfield Library on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 12:30 p.m. While you socialize and eat, we’ll discuss various leadership topics ranging from getting to know your followers, generational differences, how to plan effective meetings and programs, and how to be the best leader you can be. Everyone is a leader.

Might as well be the best! RSVP by calling 502-252-9219.

Free Family Movie Night Join us on Friday, February 27th for a free family movie night! We’ll be watching “Monsters University” © and enjoying popcorn and drinks!

Bring the whole family out. Wear your comfortable clothes and watch it on the big screen with us. RSVP by calling 502-348-9204!

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Spruce up white candles this holiday season by wrapping them in twine and gluing on felt hearts! So easy to do and easy to remove.

Well That’s Neat!

From: www.ahomeinthenorthwestblog.com

Cut strawberries in half long ways, then lay them beside one another and poke a toothpick through. Cover in chocolate and lay on wax paper or a metal rack to cool.

Remove the toothpick after it has begun to harden. Chocolate covered strawberry hearts!

From: www.1finecookie.com

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For the Kids Put the heart healthy words in alphabetical order!

1. __________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________ 5. __________________________________________ 6. __________________________________________ 7. __________________________________________ 8. __________________________________________ 9. __________________________________________ 10.__________________________________________ Heart Exercise Healthy Vegetables Fruits Love Happy Milk Blood Pressure Fitness 10

Nutrition News My first month at the Nelson County Extension Office has been wonderful! I have been busy with training, but am excited to start providing great services to the community!

Are you interested in: 

Stretching your food dollars? 

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Planning meals?

New and nutritious recipes for your family? 

Eating better for better health?

If so, you might benefit from the SNAP-Ed program.

If you or someone you know are interested in learning more about these free services, please contact our office at 502-348-9204.

Make sure to check out upcoming months’ Dollars and Sense for a schedule of upcoming programs and events.

Abby Van Meter SNAP-Ed Nutrition Assistant

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