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HOMEMAKER HERALD Fall 2016

Calendar of Events

President’s Letter 2

Family Living Agent Letter

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Executive Meeting Minutes

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Richland County Cul-tural Arts

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HCE State Conference Reports

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HCE State Conference Pictures

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Homemaker Happen-ings!

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The Garden Poem 13

Fun Facts 13

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4 HCE Executive Board Meeting,

10 a.m., Room 713, East Hall, UW-R

10 Columbus Day!

31 Happy Halloween!

Nov

1 HCE Executive Board Meeting,

10 a.m., Room 713, East Hall, UW-R

1 All Saints’ Day

6 Daylight Savings Time Ends - Fall back 1 hr!

11 Veteran’s Day!

24 Happy Thanksgiving!

Dec 6 HCE Executive Board Meeting,

10 a.m., Room 713, East Hall, UW-R

7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

21 First Day of Winter

25 Christmas

31 New Year’s Eve!

Daylight Savings Ends! Don’t forget to turn your

clocks back 1 hour on Saturday night, November 5!

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Hello Members,

Several members attended the Columbia County District meeting in Poynette on October sixth.

Eileen presented the placemats that she designed and had printed for out 2017 State meeting. We need large shopping bags for the 2017 meeting.

Buena Anderson’s sewing group presented about fifty bags for Passages. Excellent! These were presented to Passages in October. Other groups projects will be presented in December. We will pack the bags at the November meeting.

Elections were held and all offices are the same except for president. Bonnie Clift is resigning this office. Due to my resignation, we need and are looking for someone to fill the position of President before the end of October.

If you are willing to take on this position, please contact myself, Bonnie Clift, 583-2329, or Chelsea Wunnicke, our FLA, at the Richland County Extension Office, 647-6148. The position will be vacant as of October 31 and we would love to have someone in place for the November meeting.

It has been a pleasure and privilege to have served as the President of HCE for the past several years.

Thank you so much,

Bonnie Clift, HCE President

Fall Greetings HCE!

Local apples, beautiful mums, and the first glimpse of Fall colors is helping me realize that summer’s passing might be okay. I greatly enjoyed my opportunity to present a session at the HCE state conference in Eau Claire this September. It was wonderful to see the passion and comradery of the lifelong learners that make up HCE.

It also got me excited for the state conference in 2017, which will be held in our home district. Our Richland County representatives marched to the tune of “The Farmer in Dell” with special lyrics and costumes (yes, I have video of their performance). The 2017 theme was the brainchild of our own Eileen Eberle, who also

designed the logo we will see at the statewide conference in Wisconsin Dells.

I had great participation for the workshop I taught with Chippewa County Family Living Agent, Jeanne Walsh. Our topic was “Small Savings Build Big Dreams: Helping Youth Get to College.” Because HCE sees youth as “our nation’s greatest asset”, it was a perfect opportunity to share this campaign.

Did you know that, compared to those with no college savings, kids with a small amount of money set aside for college ($1-$499) are three times more likely to attend college, four times more likely to graduate from college, PLUS they do better in High School? This is the powerful message that I am working to spread to parents, grandparents, and community groups who can influence a child’s future.

My workshop explained this research, offered ways to save for college, tallied current college costs and how families are managing this, and gave strategies for talking to youth about careers and life after high school. Although many are concerned about the impact of student debt, employment trends show that workers with higher educational attainment earn more and suffer less unemployment than those who stop school earlier. College is important!

And HCE is already helping with their scholarship programs. Toward the end of our presentation, we challenged participants to think about promising scholarships to younger students, such as 6th or 8th graders. This early promise would be coupled with mentoring or checking in with the students through High School.

By knowing that someone believes in them, these students may do better in school and be more likely to go to college. We think this message is worth getting out there as it could increase the impact of small scholarships. Perhaps you will see this as a POOL in the future?

Best wishes to all for a nice Fall, and as always, feel free to contact me if you see a need that Family Living can help with.

Chelsea Wunnicke Family Living Agent

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HCE Executive Board Meeting June 7, 2016

The Richland County HCE Executive Board met Tuesday June 7, 2016, at East Hall of the UW-Richland at 10:00 a.m. with the meeting called to order by President, Bonnie Clift.

The U.S. Flag Pledge and Homemaker’s Creed were recited. Roll call taken. Pennies for Friendship were collected.

The April minutes were read by Eileen, motion to accept as read by Cecile Haugh, 2nd, and carried. The treasurer’s report was presented by Cecile Haugh, approved as given, and filed. Cecile reported on the various fund raisers that had been done.

Chelsea Wunnicke, FLA, told of her 3 canning lessons, a "Child Care Provider" class she is doing on June 15th, Health Needs Program, and an aid to not falling program she is promoting. She is very busy and reaching many people in our area.

The Richland HCE Scholarship winner for this year is Emily Mueller from the Ithaca School District. We had a brat sale at Gordy’s to raise money for scholarships.

The Spring Fling was held in Yuba. Chelsea Wunnicke, FLA, was the speaker on looking for the positive in life. There was a silent auction where funds were also raised for scholarships. Those members in HCE 50 years or longer were given recognition and a rose. The scholarship winner was announced and the ladies attending made beaded necklaces. Cecile obtained music for entertainment. A pot luck dinner was enjoyed by all.

The county cultural arts show is July 5th at 10:00 A.M. at the East Hall at the UW Richland with the entries to be in place by 10:00 A.M. Please enter some of your creative wares as we can send 12 on to state conference. The HCE County Board meeting will be at 10:00 a.m. followed by a potluck dinner. Winners of the cultural arts show will be announced with the winning items being tagged and papers filled out for state entries. Cecile is to get the judge.

Richland County will be helping with the 2017 State HCE Conference in Lake Delton at the Glacier Canyon

Lodge September 10-13, 2017. We made the logo and helped set the theme. We will need hostesses and people to introduce the speakers at this event.

The 5 counties of West District discussed the convention in Monroe at the Spring District meeting in April and had a follow-up meeting in Spring Green in May. The 5 counties will meet June 23rd in Spring Green at the Library at 2:00 p.m. to continue planning for this conference.

Update article for Richland County in the state HCE magazine is due and Bonnie is working on getting this completed.

It was decided to put up a Richland County display at this years State HCE Conference in Eau Claire, September 12-14, 2016. Some of the members will be attending this conference.

Eileen gave a report on the Grandparent’s Reading Program. We read to approximately 135 students every other week in 2 school districts and presented books for their classroom libraries at a cost of about $3.00 per student for the school year. This is with Lambda Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma.

Eileen reported on the entomology program she and Gretchen Kanable presented to the 4-H’ers at Richland Middle School in May. Many things were learned about insect collecting, how to mount, how to preserve, etc. Several sheets of literature were given to the 4-H’ers and all of this was very well received.

Motion to adjourn was made by Cecile Haugh and President, Bonnie Clift adjourned the meeting at 11:45 a.m.

Present included: Bonnie Clift, Cecile Haugh, FLA Chelsea Wunnicke, Buena Anderson, Kathy Fanta, Charlotte Page, and Eileen Eberle.

Sincerely submitted by Secretary Eileen Eberle

HCE Executive Board Meeting July 5, 2016

The Richland County HCE Executive Board met Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at East Hall of the UW-Richland at 10:00 a.m. with the meeting called to order by President, Bonnie Clift.

The U.S. Flag Pledge and Homemaker’s Creed were recited. Roll call taken. Pennies for Friendship were collected.

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HCE Executive Board Meeting August 2, 2016

The Richland County HCE Executive Board met Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at East Hall of the UW-Richland at 10:00 a.m. with the meeting called to order by President, Bonnie Clift.

The U.S. Flag Pledge and Homemaker’s Creed were recited. Roll call taken. Pennies for Friendship were collected.

The July minutes were dispensed as all present were given copies to read. Motion to approve as presented by Bonnie Clift, 2nd, and carried. The treasurer’s report was presented by Cecile Haugh, approved as given, and filed.

Fundraising was discussed. Richland HCE had a fundraising night on July 27th at Culver’s and the amount collected will be announced.

The Cultural Arts Show was held in July and 12 items will be going to the state HCE Conference. Cecile, Kathy, and Eileen will take these items to Eau Claire to the State HCE Conference in September. A write up on this is in the Herald.

Richland HCE will be putting together overnight bags for Passages in October and November. Please get supplies for these to members of the board.

Southwest District, of which we are a member, will host the 2017 state conference of HCE at the Wilderness in Wisconsin Dells. The Southwest District planning for the conference fall meeting is August 27th at Spring Green. Richland is working on the logo and placemats for this conference.

Cecile Haugh, Kathy Fanta, and Eileen Eberle will attend the State Conference for HCE in Eau Claire on

The June minutes were dispensed with as they will be published. The treasurer’s report was dispensed with.

The county cultural arts show was held July 7th at 10:00 a.m. at East Hall at the UW-Richland with the entries which were in place by 10:00 a.m. We had 20 entries. There will be 13 entries from Richland County at the State Conference in September. Kathy Granger was the judge and she was very pleased with the quality of the entries and gave her reasons for each placement.

Richland County is helping with the 2017 State HCE Conference in Lake Delton at the Glacier Canyon Lodge September 10-13, 2017. We made the logo and helped set the theme. We will need hostesses and people to introduce the speakers at this event.

The 5 counties of West District discussed the convention in Spring Green at a meeting in June and will have a follow-up meeting in August in Spring Green.

Update article for Richland County in the state HCE magazine is due and Bonnie is working on getting this completed.

It was decided to put up a Richland County display at this years State HCE Conference in Eau Claire September 12-14, 2016. Some of the members will be attending this conference. We will have a poem written by Eileen featured on this table. It is about the 76 years HCE has been in Wisconsin.

Eileen gave a report on the Grandparent’s Reading Program. We read to approximately 135 students every other week in 2 school districts and presented books for their classroom libraries at a cost of about $3.00 per student for the school year. This is with Lambda Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma.

President Bonnie Clift asked that we collect items for the bags for Passages. Such items as soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, etc.

Motion to adjourn was made by Cecile Haugh and President, Bonnie Clift adjourned the meeting.

A delicious pot luck lunch was enjoyed by all. Papers were filled out on the cultural arts exhibits going to state conference. Those members having entries going to state include Buena Anderson (2), Cecile Haugh (1), Eileen

Eberle (8), and Lynn Harwick (2). Thanks to all who made items for this show.

Present included: Bonnie Clift, Cecile Haugh, Kathy Granger, Buena Anderson, Kathy Fanta, Charlotte Page, and Eileen Eberle.

Sincerely submitted by Secretary Eileen Eberle

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HCE Fall Fling Meeting October 4, 2016

The Richland County HCE Executive Board met Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at East Hall of the UW-Richland at 10:00 a.m. for the Fall Fling meeting. The meeting was called to order by President, Bonnie Clift.

The U.S. Flag Pledge and Homemaker’s Creed were recited. Roll call taken. Pennies for Friendship were collected.

The August minutes were read by Secretary Eileen Eberle. Motion to approve as presented was made by Cecile

September 12-14. Richland County is putting up a display of our activities here and Bonnie will get the permission for this. We will donate items for the state raffle for Cultural Arts and an item for bidding on for state scholarships.

There will be no meeting in September due to the fair and state meeting. Our next meeting will be October 4th at East Hall, UW-Richland at 10:00 a.m. We will have a pot luck luncheon, and at the board meeting there will be election of officers for 2017. Please attend.

President Bonnie Clift gave a report on danger of wild plants in our area, including wild parsnips. These are very dangerous and getting to be very prevalent in our area. Just touching the plant can cause severe burns to the skin. Be careful of this.

The Reading Grandparents Program is continuing at the Richland and Riverdale School districts. Any members who want to be readers, please call Eileen at 583-5544. This is along with Delta Kappa Gamma. Scheduling of readers will start the later part of September.

The Herald deadline is October 1, 2016. Some members of the board brought snacks for the board.

Motion to adjourn was made by Cecile Haugh and President, Bonnie Clift adjourned the meeting at 10:50 a.m.

Present included: Bonnie Clift, Cecile Haugh, Buena Anderson, FLA Chelsea Wunnicke, and Eileen Eberle.

Sincerely submitted by Secretary Eileen Eberle

Haugh, 2nd, and carried. The treasurer’s report was presented by Cecile Haugh, treasurer, and approved as given, and filed.

The November Executive Board meeting will be November 1st at 10:00 a.m. at East Hall at UW-Richland.

The Reading Grandparent’s Program is continuing at the Richland and Riverdale School districts. Any members who want to be readers, please call Eileen at 583-5544. This is along with Delta Kappa Gamma.

Cecile Haugh, Kathy Fanta, and Eileen Eberle attended the state Conference in Eau Claire in September. They gave a report to the board and a write-up for the Herald.

The Cultural Arts Show at State was held and Richland County received 4 blues, 7 reds, and 1 white. Congratulations to these members.

Several ideas were discussed for fund raising this year. We still need to receive the funds from the Culver’s fund raising.

Members gave updates of their club activities. Clubs are teaching skills of parents to others, making blankets and caps for babies at the hospital, having craft days at Senior Centers, and helping much in our communities.

The Five Points Gals HCE Club made and filled over 50 cloth bags for Passages, a domestic violence shelter. These bags contain emergency supplies for the victims of domestic violence. These are wonderful and many thanks to these ladies.

The Yuba HCE collected many, many supplies for the people of Nicaragua. These were taken by Cecile Haugh to Eau Claire, where they were then taken to Wisconsin Rapids to the Collection Center, and will be shipped to Nicaragua. This included fabrics, sewing machines, and many, many more useful items. Many thanks to you ladies, also.

The County Liners HCE are presenting a craft activity to the residents of Greenway Terrace on October 10th of small fabric pumpkins. They also are making blankets for the Richland Hospital nursery and working on Passages bags.

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We may be small in numbers in Richland County, but we are mighty in volunteer work and doing community projects. Thanks tons.

Three members: Bonnie Clift, Cecile Haugh, and Eileen Eberle attended the Southwest District meeting in Poynette on Thursday, October 6th.

Election of officers for the next 2 years was held. Bonnie Clift declined being President, so that office is open. We are contacting some members and hopefully will get a president, maybe even co-presidents as some counties are doing. Motions were made to nominate Eileen Eberle for secretary and Cecile Haugh for Treasurer. These passed and both accepted these positions for the coming 2 years. Please let the board know if you have an interest in providing leadership in our HCE.

A potluck dinner was served and the food enjoyed by all. The secretaries joined us for lunch.

Following the Homemaker’s Prayer, with a motion from Buena Anderson, President, Bonnie Clift adjourned the meeting.

Present included: Bonnie Clift, Buena Anderson, Kathy Fanta, Charlotte Page, Cecile Haugh, and Eileen Eberle.

Sincerely submitted by Secretary Eileen Eberle

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This year the convention was held at the Plaza Hotel in Eau Claire (soon to be razed & a Cancer Hospital and Research Center built in its present location).

Three members of the Richland County Executive Board of HCE attended the State Conference of HCE in Eau Claire on September 12-14. Cecile Haugh, Kathy Fanta, and Eileen Eberle took the 13 entries to the State Cultural Arts Show, and our county received 4 blues, 7 reds, and 1 white. Bonus category had 30 some entries and only the top vote getter was awarded. We did very well at State.

Richland County had a display table set up by the 3 attendees and stressed our county projects and events. We had patterns for various activities and these were very well received by others. Someone ran off more copies when our copies got low in the piles.

Richland County gave an entry in the raffle tickets for money to support the Cultural Arts Program. Richland County also gave an entry in the silent auction which provides funds for water filters for Nigeria, funds for projects in Nicaragua, and other international activities.

Richland County HCE members sent many items to go to Nicaragua and these were taken to the collection center in Steven’s Point, to be later shipped to Nicaragua.

I took a tour into the country that included a horse drawn wagon ride, a tour of a lodge in the woods, treats of beverages and cookies, and a tour of a cheese factory where we got fresh curds and chocolate, caramel, nut cheese. We learned of new cheeses and had homemade ice cream cones that were great. The weather and friends were great so it was very enjoyable.

On Tuesday morning, I attended the State Business meeting representing Richland County. The agenda for the coming year was announced, the budget reviewed for 2017, the new officers were voted on, and other business discussed.

I attended a lesson on “Uses of Mason Jars” given by the FLEs of Sauk County and Juneau County. I have the literature if any one wants to use this. One thing I learned was that Jo-Ann Fabrics has many items to use with Mason jars and that you can get lids with various holes in them to use for banks, salt and pepper shakers, and much more. We had great lunches and banquets. The breakfasts were early and I don’t eat that much that early in the day, so we were always, very well fed at the conference. After

the first lunch, state awards were presented and those who went to the International ACWW conference in England gave a power point presentation of their trip.

Tuesday afternoon, I attended a “Needle Felting Class” and learned a new and fun craft. You use wool, a punch needle, a piece of Styrofoam, and get creative. It was much fun and gets addictive. I made a fall leaf.

At the evening meal we had a speaker who presented “An Evening with JP”, a singer who had been married to one of “THE PLATTERS”. She talked, sang, and was marvelous. We met her, had our pictures taken with her, and bought her CD’s. She does so much to promote goodness and humanitarian ideals in her presentations.

Wednesday morning, I attended a session on peonies and the speaker gave us seeds to start peonies of hybrids. I want to get these going as they take 3 years from seeds before they bloom. Mine are hybrids from Japan but will grow in our zone.

My next session was a presentation on the Monarch Butterfly. We were shown a power point, but then came the chrysalises, the worms, and tagging some real Monarch butterflies, and releasing them into nature outdoors. It was wonderful!

We then had lunch, given more ideas, announcing of contest winners, and our great entrance into the meeting with our welcome to next years conference in the Dells. Richland County was represented by a farmer, a rancher, and a clown for Circus World of our area. We sang a song with the other members of Southwest District and welcomed all to attend next years conference.

We had checked out of our room earlier in the day and we got in Cecile’s van and headed back to Richland County. Thanks to Cecile for driving and to all, as it was a great time. Try to get to the state conference in 2017 in the Dells.

Submitted by Eileen Eberle Richland HCE Secretary

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On September 12 - 14, 2016, Cecile Haugh, Eileen Eberle and I were like the 3 Musketeers on a mission to the 76th WAHCE's State Conference in Eau Claire, WI at the Plaza Hotel and Suites. The theme this year was "76 Trombones Leading HCE".

At registration we received a hand sewn bag with goodies inside. Thank you to all that had sewn over 300 bags for the conference.

My 1st day, I had a bus tour to Irvine Park & Zoo and the Leinenkugal Brewery in Chippewa Falls,WI. Irvine Park and Zoo was founded by William Irvine in 1906. The 318 acre park includes a zoo that started with a bear pen in 1909. Our tour started in a new building containing the welcome center and the small animal exhibits. The macaw parrots and other birds, porcupines, monkeys, owls, and fishing cats that are native to Southeast Asia are in this exhibit. Larger animals I had seen were hyenas, black bears and tigers. The hyenas to my amazement were a lot taller and larger in size than what I had thought!

Leinenkugel Brewery was founded by Jacob Leinenkugel in May, 1867. Six generations later, Jacob's German brewing traditions are still being followed. Surprisingly, the pure water from the Big Eddy Spring, neither acidic nor alkaline was perfect for full bodied beer. At present this pure spring water is still gotten from the same spot.

Sessions I attended were: Woman Empowerment by JP Olson. JP had told us how she helps woman and children have a voice in Haiti. JP also has a beautiful voice. During an evening banquet she sang and told us about herself.

Super Foods and a Healthy You. Make healthy food choices, enjoy physical activities and maintain weight to stay healthier.

Food Sensitivities & Food Allergies. Combine a variety of colorful fruits, vegetables and legumes to create a synergistic effect that helps promote good health and lower disease risk.

Learn about the King & Queen of flowers - Tree & Herbaceous peonies. There are over 7,700 varieties of peonies. I was not aware that peonies could be started from seeds. In 3 to 4 years a bloom may form. Remember the Golden Rule: First year Sleeper, Second year Creeper and Third year Leaper.

Beaded Bracelets with Darlene Schumacher. Made a memory wire bracelet.

Would like to thank the West District for all your hard work on the 76th WAHCE State Conference. Please join us next year in Wisconsin Dells. Now the 3 Musketeers headed home.

Kathy Fanta

Each year the state convention opens with local places of interest from which you choose to visit. Reasons: 1- To acquaint yourself to a new environment and to learn from it. 2- To meet HCE members from other areas and learn from them.

"76 Trombones Leading HCE" was the theme of the convention, since it is now 76 years since the inception of the organization. It certainly was interesting to see the many musical ideas incorporated into all areas of the convention.

Each day there are 4 sessions offered, unfortunately, time allows you to attend only 1 class out of several offered in each of the sessions.

Women Empowerment was a session I attended with J.P. Olson, the presenter. J.P. is a very effective humanitarian who goes to 3rd world countries to empower women, who in the past have not had a voice, and tries to teach them direction for a better life.

J.P. was also our keynote speaker/entertainer at Tuesday nights’ banquet. Remember the "Platters"? J.P.Olson was married to one of the performers in that singing group and she as well has a lovely voice which adds tremendously to her presentation.

Other sessions I attended were on Heart Health, Food Sensitivities & Food Allergies, Cooking with Wine, and Yes, You Can Raise and Grow African Violets.

Other interesting aspects of the convention, as always, were the cultural arts displays which had approximately 400 entries and the Silent Auction, which is a fundraiser for scholarships, Water For All and Water Filters.

Our intent is to bring more information from the conference to our individual clubs, so that they too may benefit from the conference.

Cecile Haugh

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Yuba News

Even though we do not have formal meetings during the summer months, we definitely do stay active.

June is busy with Cesky Den and helping youth decorate vests for the Czech Festival and also with being in charge of the concession stand at the HOPE event. HOPE (Helping Our People Everyday) is a local cancer fundraiser which includes Hillsboro, Union Center, Elroy, Wonewoc, Kendall, Rockton, Ontario and LaFarge.

July found us at Culver’s on share night running orders to customers.

A day trip to Stevens Point was our highlight in August. We visited the WI/Nicaragua warehouse, office and gift shop, the Renewable Energy Research Center, and the Groshek Farms, which is equipped with a robotic milking system. It was a full day, but we did take time to enjoy lunch at the Golden Corral.

And just to keep up our cooking skills we did serve a few funeral luncheons during the summer months as well.

Fun facts!

Pysanky is the elaborate egg-decorating art created throughout the Ukrainian and Poland countries.

An Aurochs is an ancestor of our domesticated cattle. Dated to 6500 BC.

The diameter of the moon is less than the distance from Los Angeles to New York.

Orographic clouds are formed by the ascent of air over hills and mountains.

A hectare of trees can remove 45 tons of pollutants from the atmosphere.

Did you know the way we pronounce words changes as we age?

All facts were found in Encyclopaedia Britannica.

The Garden

For the garden of your daily living, Plant three rows of peas: Peace of mind, peace of heart, and peace of soul.

Plant four rows of squash: Squash gossip, squash indifference, squash grumbling, and squash selfishness.

Plant four rows of lettuce: Lettuce be faithful, lettuce be kind, lettuce be happy, lettuce really love one another.

No garden should be without turnips: Turnip for service when needed, turnip to help one another, turnip the music and dance.

To conclude our garden we must have thyme: Thyme for fun, thyme for rest, thyme for others, thyme for ourselves.

Water freely with patience and cultivate with love. Your garden is abundant because you reap what you sow.

- Author Unknown Submitted by Danielle Sander, FoodWIse

Five Points Gals News

The Five Points Gals HCE Club made and filled over 50 cloth bags for Passages, a domestic violence shelter. These bags contain emergency supplies for the victims of domestic violence. They include items such as shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, soap, etc. These are wonderful and many thanks to these ladies.

County Liners News

The County Liners HCE are presenting a craft activity to the residents of Greenway Terrace in Spring Green on October 10

th of small fabric pumpkins. They also are

making blankets for the Richland Hospital nursery and working on Passages bags.

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Richland County UW-Extension Office 1000 Highway 14 West Richland Center, WI 53581 Phone: 608-647-6148 Fax: 608-647-9116 Email: chelsea.wunnicke@ces.uwex.edu http://richland.uwex.edu/

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