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October 2019 Family & Consumer Sciences/Homemakers Newsletter

Cooperative Extension Service Bourbon County 603 Millersburg Rd Paris, KY 40361 (859) 987-1895 Fax: (859) 987-3120 bourbon.ca.uky.edu

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

Newsletter BOURBON COUNTY EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS

October 2019

The Bourbon County Extension Homemakers 2019 Ovarian Cancer Luncheon to support free Ovarian Screenings was a success. Thirty-one people enjoyed a tasteful luncheon and $422 was collected to be sent to the Markey Cancer Center to assist with the “free” Ovarian Cancer Screening program.

Ms. Elizabeth McCord Florence shared her current battle with ovarian cancer and brought information to update the awareness of those in attendance. Her experience is personal. It is real. It is current. Her sharing was impactful! If you were not able to attend the following are excerpts taken from her presentation.

“Around 1 in 75 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Yet, for the past 30 years mortality rates for ovarian cancer have remained unchanged, even though there have been major advances in medicine and technology.

When it comes to ovarian cancer, only 15% is localized to the ovaries. 15%! The 5 year relative survival rate is 47%, but only decline the further the cancer has spread. Each year over 22,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer - some 14,000 will die from it.

…the symptoms are extremely general. Abdominal bloating, feeling full quickly while eating, pelvic and/or abdominal pain/pressure, urinary urgency or frequency, changes in bowel habits and unexpected weight gain. These are what is considered symptoms of ovarian cancer if they last longer than two weeks. You see why they are easy to ignore?

Last year over 22,000 women heard, ‘You have ovarian cancer’. Last year, I was one of them. My ovarian cancer journey began …. Months and years of unexplained, undiagnosed, even misdiagnosed symptoms.

….On September 24, 2018, I went in for surgery. Some short 6 weeks after I had the ‘borderline tumor’ removed, my oncologist removed my right ovary and fallopian turbe, the nodule that was seen on the earlier CT scan, as well as some lymph nodes and a sample of my omentum.

Two weeks later, I received THE call. ….that nodule that we took out wasn’t just calcification, it was cancerous. …On October 4, 2018, I was officially diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer. Stage 3, Invasive Low Grade Serous Carcinoma …. October 4, 2018 is the day the line was drawn in the sand….the day..has forever changed my life. It meant I had to go through chemo, and lose what we tried to preserve: my fertility. On January 28th, after 4 chemo cycles, 1 surger to initially remove tumor, and the 1st open surgery to ‘clean up’, I went for 2nd surgery to finish and finalize the hysterectomy …….

I’m patiently/not patiently waiting for my next round of scans at the end of October to see if the surgeries and chemo got everything. Before the line was drawn …, I knew nothing about Ovarian Cancer..

….thakfully in Kentucky, we have the opportunity to have the transvaginal ultrasound that is provided by the Markey Center … Since the program started in 1987, more than 47,000 participants have received more than 310,000 free screenings. The program has proven that transvaginal ultrasounds used as routine screening reduces the number of ovarian cancer deaths.”

2019 Ovarian Cancer Luncheon

Thank you Elizabeth for sharing your current personal battle. Thank you Bourbon County Homemakers for the support of the program.

KayDenniston Bourbon County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Science


Leader Training Schedule for 2018-19

Bourbon County Extension Homemakers 2019-20 membership

dues must be turned in to the Extension Office by November 1st .

2019 Challenge is Each one – bring one!

Each member recruit one new member. Invite someone to your next meeting or

County Activity. Spread the news about Bourbon County Extension

Homemakers.

Dues continue to be $8.00 per year (September thru July)

LESSON TIME DATE TAUGHT TO CLUB What exactly is an important

paper? Mail Out Mail Out November

Mindful Chair Yoga 6:00 pm November 25th January Scams! Be Informed 10:00 am January 27th February

Essential Oils 10:00 am February 26th March Control the Clutter 10:00 am March 23rd April

Chronic Disease Management Though Cooking

6:00 pm

April 27th

May

There will be no lesson taught to lesson leaders in October; however there will be a “mail out lesson” entitled “What exactly is an important paper?” The lesson will be mailed out with the November newsletter. It is very informative and should be discussed at the November meeting. If there are questions or concerns about the lesson, please contact the office for assistance.

MARK THE CALENDAR!

October 7..................Judge Williams signing Extension Homemakers Week Proclamation 10:00 at Courthouse

October 11…………….Deadline to register for Area Mtg.

October 13-19…..….....KY Extension Homemaker Week Oct. 14 Reception at Courthouse to kick off the week

October 18…......Deadline register for Area Craft Camp

October 24………....Bo.Co.Ext.Homemaker Council Mtg

October 25..………...…..Bluegrass Area Annual Meeting

November 7…………………..…………………….Holiday Foods

November 8 & 9………..…….Bluegrass Area Craft Camp

November 28 & 29………….………….…………Office Closed

Everyone is welcome to attend Leader Training. It is open to anyone. Please note lessons of special interest and mark them on your calendar!

November– Leader Lesson (typically taught in October)

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Don’t miss out on the 2019 Area Annual

Meeting!

Theme is celebrating 100 years of women’s

suffrage.

Complete Registration Form (last page of

newsletter) and send along with check payable

to Bourbon County Homemakers.

Registration ends soon!!

This recipe was featured at the Lesson Leader Training, “Buzz About Honey”.

Check it out! Very moist and yummy.

Nothing says Fall like Pumpkin.

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Know your facts about breast cancer in the United States

• In 2019, an estimated 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the U.S. as well as 62,930 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer.

• 62% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage, for which the 5-year survival rate is 99%.

• This year, an estimated 41,760 women will die from breast cancer in the U.S.

• Although rare, men get breast cancer too. The lifetime risk for U.S. men is about 1 in 1,000.

• An estimated 2,670 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year in the United States and approximately 500 will die.

• 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime.

• Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers.

• There are over 3.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. • On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer

in the United States. • Female breast cancer represents 15.2% of all new cancer cases in the

U.S.

Taken from National Breast Cancer Foundation Website - nationalbreastcancer.org – September 2019

Get your mammogram today and take a friend!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/male-breast-cancer


Despite the fact that smoking has alarming new trend has emerged. Electronic cigarettes, commonly known as e-cigarettes or vapes (short for vaporizers), have become increasingly popular. Electronic cigarettes are battery-operated devices that people use to inhale an aerosol, which can contain nicotine, flavoring, and other chemicals.

E-cigarettes are made of four different components: a cartridge that holds a liquid solution called e-liquid or e-juice, a heating element, a power source, and a mouthpiece. They are designed to look like traditional cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or even everyday items like pens or USB memory sticks.

First, it is true that vaping is less harmful than smoking. Because vaporizers do not rely on combustion, people who vape are not exposed to as many harmful chemicals as they are when they smoke traditional cigarettes. Some evidence suggests that e-cigarettes might be a useful aid for smoking cessation; however, the mere fact that nicotine is being vaporized into aerosol means that vaping is still bad for your health. Safer does not mean safe.

Second, electronic cigarettes are as addictive as traditional cigarettes. They are typically still delivering the addictive drug nicotine (vapes are also called ENDS — electronic nicotine delivery systems), and some vape cartridges can contain as much nicotine as an entire pack of cigarettes. In addition to nicotine, vape users could also be inhaling a variety of other harmful substances including heavy metals, volatile organic compounds, and ultrafine particles.

The most concerning truth about vaping is that it is increasingly common among youth. E-cigarette use among middle and high school students in the U.S. increased 900 percent from 2011 to 2015. The nicotine in e-cigarettes is harmful to the development of the adolescent brain and probably increases the risk of addiction to other even more harmful substances.

For young people, e-cigarettes are more likely to induce a nicotine addiction rather than to serve as an aid to quit smoking. Some young people might even become poly-tobacco users, people who use both e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes.

Because many e-cigarettes are marketed in seemingly harmless or sleek designs, they are often more attractive to youth than traditional cigarettes. And since e-cigarettes frequently come in kid-friendly flavors such as cotton candy or bubble gum, young people might be deceived into believing they are harmless. The rise of e-cigarettes is quickly becoming epidemic among American youth. If you or someone you know needs help quitting cigarettes or e-cigarettes, find free help online at smokefree.gov or by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

Reference: https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/electronic-cigarettes-e-cigarettes

Source: Alex Elswick, extension specialist for substance use prevention and recovery

THE TRUTH ABOUT VAPING

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Join Bourbon County Extension Homemakers for a

reception in honor of Extension Homemaker Week

on Monday, October 14 in lobby of Courthouse.

Cake and Punch will be served

12:00 Noon

Everyone is welcome!

Annual Bourbon County Extension

Homemakers

Holiday Foods Program

November 7, 2019

Watch for details and information on ticket sales in

November Newsletter, Website or Facebook

Catalogues available at Bourbon County Extension Office or online.

Registration and payment due by October 18th. Mail registration and checks made payable to

Bluegrass Area Homemakers to: Nicholas County Extension Office

ATTN: BGA Fall Craft Festival 368 East Main St., Carlisle, KY 40311

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Whether you’re enjoying Friday night lights in your hometown or Saturdays at a college game, football and

tailgating go hand-in-hand for many fans. But unsafe food handling practices during your tailgating event

could have you sidelined by game time. To keep your guests and yourself safe from foodborne illnesses,

follow these tips:

• Wash your hands. Handwashing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of disease-

causing bacteria. Parking lots don’t have access to running water so bring your own handwash

station. Portable water jugs with a spigot can be found in the drinking water aisle of most grocery

stores. Bring along liquid soap, paper towels and a bucket to catch waste water. Wash your hands

before and after preparing food and especially after using portable restrooms. Always wash your

hands before eating, and encourage your tailgating friends to wash their hands before eating.

• Keep cold foods cold. You should keep perishable food below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Use

insulated coolers and plenty of ice or frozen gel packs to keep meat, poultry, sandwiches, dairy and

deli salads cold. If you plan on grilling, keep the raw meat separated from ready-to-eat products and

drinks. Use two coolers and designate one for raw ingredients and one for ready-to-eat.

• Keep hot foods hot. Cooked foods should stay above 140 degrees F. Food can be kept hot in

disposable pans on the grill. You may also use insulated containers or Sterno heaters to keep

casseroles and other cooked foods hot. If electricity is available, slow cookers are a great option for

keeping foods like chili and homemade dips hot.

• When grilling, use a metal stemmed thermometer to make sure your meats reach the correct

internal temperature before taking them off the grill. You should cook all poultry should to 165

degrees F and ground meats (burgers) to 160 degrees F. Roasts, steaks and chops of beef, pork,

lamb and veal should be cooked to 145 degrees F. Hot dogs and bratwurst should be cooked to

165 degrees F. Never use color as an indicator of doneness.

• Eat prepared food within two hours. If the temperature is over 90 degrees F, consume the food

within an hour.

• Discard leftovers in trash cans with plastic liners and lids before heading into the stadium.

• After returning home, clean and sanitize all of your food preparation equipment including coolers,

thermometers and utensils.

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Happy Fall Y’all! The temperatures do not feel like it but it is fall and so many things going on in the world of FCS and Extension Homemakers. In October Homemakers will celebrate Homemakers Week (October 14-19) with a reception in lobby of courthouse in honor of Bourbon County Extension Homemakers (public is invited), Cultural Arts Fair, Bluegrass Area Annual Meeting and planning for Holiday Foods Program. Busy, busy, busy! With all of these activities and holidays coming up be sure to remember to take care of your personal health. We just finished Ovarian Cancer Awareness month and are currently in Breast Cancer Awareness month. There are preventive measures that we can each take to catch both of these conditions in early stages. Take care of your personal health first. Make it a priority. Don’t forget November 1st dues deadline!

Food waste simply put is food that goes uneaten and is thrown away. This is a costly habit many families make. Reducing the amount of uneaten food you purchase will reduce the amount you buy at the store that, ultimately, results in less money spent at the grocery. Here are some tips to help you reduce food waste: • Be aware of how much food you throw away. • Don’t buy more food than can be used before it spoils. • Plan meals and use shopping lists. Think about what you are buying and when it will be eaten. Check the fridge and pantry to avoid buying what you already have. • Avoid impulse and bulk purchases, especially produce and dairy that have a limited shelf life. Promotions encouraging purchases of unusual or bulk products often result in consumers buying foods outside their typical needs or family preferences, and portions — potentially large portions — of these foods could end up in the trash. Kacy Wiley

Source: Food and Drug Administration, Healthy Choices for Healthy Families SNAP Ed Senior Assistant Here comes OCTOBER! God seems to send His most beautiful art work to us during this month, and I hope you take time to get out and enjoy the beauty of Kentucky. We are blessed to have state and national parks very near us, so let’s not miss the fun of seeing them.

This is the month we celebrate Homemaker Week, October 14 -18. Our county celebration reception will be held 12:00 noon on October 14, at the courthouse. Come join the fun and bring others with you who might want to know more about Homemakers – Remember, Each One, Bring One!

Our Bluegrass Area meeting will be held in Lexington on Friday, October 25th. Deadline for registration is October 11! Do it today. Only $15 for a great meal, great program and a wonderful day shared with other area homemakers. (Make checks payable to Bourbon Co Extension Homemakers and take to our Extension Office today.)

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and I encourage everyone to do all they can to prevent this disease from taking more lives – do screenings, self-checking and mammograms as often as your doctor recommends. Every life is important to someone!

Remember I am here to help in anyway if your club needs me. Feel free to call at 707.9260. [email protected] Thought for the month: Chase your dreams, not your competition! If there is any way I can help you or your club, please feel free to contact me.

Bette Edwards, – [email protected] (859.707.9260)

FROM THE PRESIDENT’S PEN

SNAP-ED CORNER – Food Waste Can Cost You

AGENT’S CORNER

Kay Denniston FCS Agent

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