NO FABRIC SALE-in January or February. The

next Fabric Sale (for homemaker members ONLY)

will be on March 9, 2019.

Sewing Friends: Monday, January 7, 14, and 28th at

the Boyle County Extension office.

Needlework Social: Tuesday, January 8th, 15, &

29th, at the Boyle County Extension office.

Leader Lesson-“Fats: The Good, The Bad, The

Ugly, on Tuesday, January 29th, 11:00 a.m., at the

Boyle County Extension office.

Unfinished Object Workday-January 22nd and

again on February 2nd, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

each day. Call 236-4484 to schedule a mentor for

assistance on a project if needed.

Coloring and Conversation-Thursday, January

10th, 6:00 p.m. at the Boyle County Public Library.

This program is a free stress management class where

we use art to de-stress and relax.

Munchkin and Me-every Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the

Community Arts Center. This free program is a

literacy, art, and nutrition program for preschool aged

children and their families. We will not meet on

January 4th.

Martin Luther King Day-OFFICE CLOSED, but

we will still have a council meeting.

Homemaker Council Meeting-January 21st, 3:30

p.m., at the Boyle County Extension office.

County Cultural Arts Contest-February 19th, snow

date on February 21st at the Boyle County Extension

office.

International Dinner-on February 19th, snow date

on February 21st.

Area Cultural Arts-March 6th, in Anderson County.

Area Council Meeting-TBA

Extension Homemaker

Council Meetings 2018-2019 (All meetings are at the Boyle County Extension Office unless otherwise noted)

January 21st at 3:30 p.m.

February 18th at 10:00 a.m.

March 18th at 3:30 p.m.

April 15th at 10:00 a.m.

June 17th at 6:00 p.m.

ALL members are encouraged to attend Extension

Homemaker Council Meetings. If you’re looking for

ways to become more active in this exciting organization,

attending monthly council meetings would be a great

way to start.

Unfinished Object Workday Will take place January 22nd and again on February 2nd

from 10am-2pm each day. Call 236-4484 to schedule a

mentor for assistance on a project if needed.

Cooperative Extension Service

99 Corporate Drive

Danville, KY 40422

(859) 236-4484

Fax: (859) 236-8976

http://ces.ca.uky.edu/boyle/

Hope everyone is doing well as we enter the cold

winter months. First I’d like to thank Pam Ratliff and

the Craft Committee for coordinating not only an

entire year of craft classes but also a successful week

of holiday crafts.

Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to

creating opportunities for Homemaker members and

the community to make things together.

There are lots of things happening in the life of KEHA

that you don’t want to forget. Be wrapping up any

projects you would like to enter into the County

Cultural Arts Contest.

Please see the list of rules and categories included in

the newsletter. Also, mark your calendar for the

International Dinner. Prepare for a fun evening of

cultural arts as well as a closer look at Ireland.

Please notice that the next council meeting is on

Monday, January 21st at 3:30. Our office is closed that

day in observation of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

holiday but we will still be having the council

meeting. Again, although our office is closed that day

we WILL still be having the council meeting.

Alethea Price

From the Agent

76’ers December Meeting The 76’ers had a great Potluck Holiday Party. The

food was extremely good and tasty to the palate. There

was a little bit of everything; from mash potatoes,

green bean casserole, ham croissants, pistachio salad

and chicken wings, to the desserts of chocolate cake,

and cookies to name a few. The 76’ers really know

how to cook! After our dinner, we played Bunko; or,

at least we tried! We made up the rules as we went.

However, next time I am sure that we will all know

enough about the game to really enjoy it. Thanks

everyone for coming together and delighting in each

other for a super nice evening out! Merry Christmas

and Happy New Year from the 76’ers!

Perryville Club News

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the

Perryville Club!

We enjoyed our December meeting at Harrodsburg's

Beaumont Inn with their delicious buffet. Prior to

eating, we conducted a limited amount of business,

exchanged white elephant gifts, and planned our

January meeting.

Our January meeting will be held Wednesday, January

9, 2019, at 11:30 at the Extension Office, room

103. We will enjoy a Soup/Chili/Sandwich Potluck.

Wilderness Trail On Thursday, December 6th, the Wilderness Trail

Homemakers visited and enjoyed a delicious meal at

Versailles Woodford Inn for their Christmas

December meeting. Some of the members had

previously frequented this establishment and for some

of us it was our first time. We had a wonderful meal

and excellent service. Will definitely eat there again in

the future.

Pictured left to right: Top Row Barbara Spoonamore, Clara Leonard-Bowen, Teresa Martin 2nd row down Lois Frondal, Roberta Auxier-Adams

3rd row down Marilyn Bonta, Peggy White, Betty Gayle Williams

4th row down Marianne Kirby, Virginia Saylor, Frieda Hundley, Emma Tucker

Craft Classes Update

We've enjoyed a variety of craft classes this past year--

sewing classes, quilting classes, hand-crafted greeting

cards, locker hooking, cup & saucer centerpiece, glass

garden ornaments, baskets, needlepoint, loom knitting,

etc., and most recently, the Holiday Craft Week

classes. Thank you to all the teachers who volunteered

their time and talent to teach these classes. You are

greatly appreciated!

To help prepare for the Cultural Arts Contest

(scheduled for February 19, 2019), the Craft

Committee decided to offer assistance in finishing

those UFO's (unfinished objects) that everyone seems

to have. So on Tuesday, January 22nd, 10am-2pm,

bring your project and a sack lunch to the Extension

Office and we'll try to offer the expertise and

encouragement you need to finish that project! To

ensure we have the right experts available, we'd like to

know what craft you need assistance with. So by

January 15th, please call and tell us you're going to

need help with knitting or needlepoint or making

button holes, etc. We wanted to offer this same

assistance on a Saturday, too, so we plan to do it all

again on February 2nd, 10am-2pm. Again, bring your

lunch! Regular craft classes will resume in

March. See the February newsletter for details on

what class will be offered.

Office Closed The Boyle County Extension office will

be closed for the holidays December 24th

through January 1st. We will reopen on

Wednesday, January 2nd.

Homemaker Reports

WINTER WEATHER

inter storms and cold temperatures are typically

accompanied by ice, sleet, freezing rain and snow. While winter weather comes as no surprise, many of u not ready for its arrival. If you take these steps to prepare for winter you will be more likely to stay safe and healthy when winter comes

If you are watching or listening to the news report, here are a few phrases to know: Winter storm outlook: A winter storm is possible in the next 2 to 5 days. Winter weather advisory: Winter weather conditions are expected to cause unsafe conditions. Use caution. Winter storm watch: Winter storms are possible within the next 36 to 48 hours. If there is a winter storm watch in your area, it is important to stay up-to-date. • Winter storm warning: Severe winter conditions have begun or will begin within 24 hours. Take all safety precautions. When planning a trip, be sure to check the weather forecast for road conditions along your route before leaving.

Winterize your home Check your heating system. Inspect and clean your fireplaces and chimneys. Test your smoke detector batteries. Install a carbon monoxide detector. Stock food that is nonperishable. Sprinkle salt, cat litter or sand for traction on icy walkways.

Prepare your car

Keep the gas tank full or close to full. A full tank will keep the fuel line from freezing. Have a winter emergency kit in your trunk that includes essentials: Portable cell phone charger Blankets Flashlight First aid kit Food and water Bag of sand or cat litter for traction

Animals and cold If you have pets, bring them inside. Make sure to wipe indoor pets’ paws off when they come inside. This will help keep your floors clean but also prevent your pets from licking chemicals used to melt snow. If you have livestock or other animals, provide warm shelter and unfrozen water to drink. When a winter storm hits, arrange to check on family and neighbors who are at risk from cold weather threats: young children, older adults, and the chronically ill. Make sure to stay safe this winter by following these tips. Please visit your local Extension office to find out more ways to protect yourself and your family.

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