Cooperative Extension Service Russell County 2688 S. Hwy. 127 Russell Springs, KY 42642 (270) 866-4477 Fax: (270) 866-8645 extension.ca.uky.edu

Announcements…

Lesson Leader Training Thursday, April 19

4:00 p.m.

“Vegetarian 101”

Homemaker Council Thursday, April 19

5:00 p.m.

To file a complaint of discrimination,

contact Tim West, UK College of Agriculture, 859-257-3879; Terry Allen or

Patty Bender, UK Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity,

859-257-8927; or the USDA, Director Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W

Whitten Bldg., 14th & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410

(202-720-5964).

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Prevent Child Abuse More than 28,000 children in Kentucky were found to be abused, neglected

or in need of further services during calendar year 2016. Clearly this fact in-

dicates the need for prevention services in our state. Nationally, April is ob-

served as Child Abuse Prevention Month which is an opportunity for every-

one to come together to educate the state of effective strategies to prevent

child abuse. A few specific ways to be involved in child abuse prevention

during April and throughout the year include:

Plan and implement a local child abuse prevention month event and pin-

wheel planting. Find resources to get started.

Participate in a Dress Down Day for Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky.

On April 6, participate in National Wear Blue Day for Child Abuse Pre-

vention.

Use social media to share prevention information. Follow Prevent Child

Abuse Kentucky and share their post.

Educate yourself and others about child abuse and its prevention.

Know the warning signs of abuse and report it.

Be a nurturing parent to your own children, and make children a priority

in your community.

Reach out to your neighbors; isolation is often a contributing factor to

child abuse.

Reference: Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) focuses on the pre-

vention of child abuse and neglect across the state through public awareness,

community education, parenting classes, training and technical assistance

towards implementing effective evidence-based strategies across the Com-

monwealth. To learn more about child abuse prevention, visit

www.pcaky.org.

Source: David A. Weisenhorn, Senior Extension Specialist for Parenting

and Child Development Education; University of Kentucky College of Agri-

culture, Food and Environment

Homemaker Newsletter

April 2018

Lake Cumberland Area Cultural Arts

Contest Results

Russell County Homemakers entered ten items in the

area contest. Of those, six received blue ribbons and

will go on to the state contest in May.

Christy Martin received a blue ribbon in Crochet,

yarn.

Sue Foley received blue ribbons in 3-Dimensional Art,

sculpture; Beading, miscellaneous; Drawing, pen &

ink with oil roughing; Decorative Painting, wood;

Decorative Painting, metal; and a red ribbon in

Holiday Decorations, autumn.

Opie Brown received a red ribbon in Embroidery,

basic.

Reda Herdtner received white ribbons in Apparel,

accessory and Knitting, hand.

Celebrate Siblings

April 10 is sibling day—a day to celebrate the strong

relationships and bond between brothers and sisters.

And while the number of contacts between siblings

may slightly decrease during the adulthood years, in

later life, it is more likely to increase. With a shared

past and many years of experience, older adult sib-

lings are likely to feel close. They share values, goals

and knowledge based on generational commonalities

and historical context. Siblings in older adulthood

are important because they provide a sense of safety

and security. They provide advice, encouragement,

and moral and emotional support. They can also of-

fer instrumental support such as helping with house-

hold tasks or transportation if they are close in prox-

imity. Reference: Sibling relationships: How impor tant are siblings for

older adults. (2017). Retrieved from: http://medicine.jrank.org/

pages/1568/Sibling-Relationships-How-important-are-siblings-older-

adults.html

Source: Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Family Life, Univer-

sity of Kentucky; College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

KY Museum Quilt Exhibit

Looking for an outing for your homemaker

clubs? The Kentucky Museum at Western

Kentucky University in Bowling Green

recently opened a new quilt exhibit,

“Kaleidoscope: Kentucky Museum

Quilts.” This exhibit showcases thirty rarely

seen or previously unseen quilts from the

Kentucky Museum collection. Made in twenty

-eight different patterns, the textiles in this

exhibit range in age from the 1820s through

the 1970s. While many of them illustrate high

levels of artistry, others are less accomplished

in their execution. All were crafted with

loving hands. Regardless of the skill level

involved, these textiles illustrate many

techniques and patterns represented in the

museum collection and are part of the rich

cultural tradition of quilt making in Kentucky

that extends back more than 200 years. One of

the highlights of the exhibition is the first

public display in Bowling Green of the circa

1880 Kentucky Sun Quilt, which was the

symbol of the Kentucky Quilt Project's

landmark exhibit and book, “Kentucky Quilts:

1800-1900.”

The exhibit is open Monday through Saturday

from 9 am to 4 pm and runs through December

18, 2018. The Kentucky Museum closes for

some university holidays. Group rates are

available, and your paid admission grants

visitors access to all Kentucky Museum

exhibits, including the “2018 US Bank:

Celebration of the Arts” exhibit which is on

view from March 3 through April 7. To learn

more about “Kaleidoscope” and the other

exhibits currently on view at the Kentucky

Museum, go to wku.edu/kentuckymuseum/ or

call 270-745-2592.

Crafty Hands Crafty Hands club was started on October 21, 2017. The club meets the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Russell County Extension Office. This is a volunteer class for leadership, time spent on getting crafts ready for the class. Only charge is for material ($3.$5). You are welcome to come to any class or be a leader sometime. The club does a different craft each month. At our next meeting on April 14, we will be making a basket. You are asked to pre-pay $5 (for materials) by April 6 to the Extension Office. You may contact President Reda Herdtner at 270-858-3323 for more infor-mation.

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Fort Harrod Area Extension Homemakers

Craft Camp

“Crafting to the Outer Limits”

June 8-10, 2018

Lake Cumberland 4-H Education Center, Jabez, KY

Hosted by Mercer County Extension Homemakers

Registration Information

Deadline: April 20, 2018

Who: PUBLIC INVITED! You do not have to be an Extension Homemaker to attend. You are not re-

quired to enroll in classes. You are welcome to bring your own projects to work on during camp. Please note

that classroom space is allotted for scheduled classes only. We ask that persons not in class do not disturb the

scheduled classes

What: A fun-filled weekend of craft classes, door prizes, food and lots of fellowship.

When: Registration and room check-in begins at 12:00 noon, June 8 (Friday). Camp ends at 12:00 noon,

June 10 (Sunday). You have the option of staying one or two nights.

Where: Lake Cumber land 4-H Educational Center, Jabez, Kentucky

Phone: (270) 866-4215

Registration: Registration fee of $15 per person which covers miscellaneous camp expenses.

Only persons who are pre-registered may attend.

The total cost of your registration includes the registration fee, lodging, meals and classes selected.

Deadline to register is April 20, 2018.

No refunds will be made after the deadline.

No changes to registration will be made after the deadline.

No late registrations will be accepted after the deadline.

Lodging Fees: Cost is based on the number of people sharing a room.

Individuals must list roommates on the registration form.

Lodging rooms have private baths. Most rooms have sets of bunk beds (sleep 4), some have 1 double bed

and 1 set of bunk beds (sleep 3 or 4).

Handicap accessible rooms have 1 double bed, a set of bunk beds and a deep tub.

Linens are also provided.

A copy of the class catalog and registration form are available at the Russell County Extension Office and each

club president has a copy as well.

Parmesan Chicken

Cooking spray 2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or strips)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

3. Combine garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese on a plate.

4. Spray chicken breasts with cooking spray and dip into the cheese mixture to coat both sides.

5. Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Spray top of chicken with cooking spray.

6. Bake 30 minutes.

7. If extra browning and crispiness is desired, broil for 5 minutes.

Option: A low sodium Italian seasoning can be made by mixing 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4

teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves.

Makes 6 servings Serving size: 4 ounces chicken

Cost per recipe: $6.79 Cost per serving: $1.13

Nutrition facts per serving: 170 calories; 5g total fat; 1.5g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 90mg cho-

lesterol; 170mg sodium; 2g carbohydrate; 0g fiber; 0g sugar; 28g protein; 0% Daily Value of vita-

min D; 6% Daily Value of calcium; 6% Daily Value of iron; 8% Daily Value of potassium.

Source: Weight - The Reality Series, The Basics & Beyond, Session 7, University of Kentucky

Cooperative Extension Service, 2008

Dates to Remember Roll Call: How have you spent time with a child lately? Thought/Quote of the Month: The best thing to spend on a child is time. Unknown April 1 - Easter April 19 - Lesson Leader Training Homemaker Council Meeting April 22 - Earth Day April 27 - Arbor Day

Christy A. Martin CEA for 4-H Youth Development

This material was funded by the USDA’s SNAP-Ed program through the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.