Building Strong Families October 2014 Volume 8 Issue 2 Can breast cancer be prevented? There is no sure way to prevent breast cancer. But there are things all women can do that might reduce their risk and help increase the odds that if cancer does occur, it will be found at an early, more treatable stage. You can lower your risk of breast cancer by changing those risk factors that can be changed. Body weight, physical activity, and diet have all been linked to breast cancer, so these might be areas where you can take action. Both increased body weight and weight gain as an adult are linked with a higher risk of breast cancer after menopause. Alcohol also increases risk of breast cancer. Even low levels of alcohol intake have been linked with an increase in risk. Many studies have shown that moderate to vigorous physical activity is linked with lower breast cancer risk. A diet that is rich in vegetables, fruit, poultry, fish, and low-fat dairy products has also been linked with a lower risk of breast cancer in some studies. But it is not clear if specific vegetables, fruits, or other foods can lower risk. Most studies have not found that lowering fat intake has much of an effect on breast cancer risk. At this time, the best advice about diet and activity to possibly reduce the risk of breast cancer is to: O Get regular, intentional physical activity. O Reduce your lifetime weight gain by limiting your calories and getting regular physical activity. O Avoid or limit your alcohol intake. For more information, see our document American Cancer Society Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention at http://www.cancer.org/ cancer/breastcancer/detailedguide/breast-cancer-prevention. With JOY,
Extension Agent for FCS
Cooperative Extension Service Hickman County 329 James H. Phillips Dr. Clinton, KY 42031 (270) 653-2231 Fax: (270) 653-4754 www.ca.uky.edu/ces
Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices
PG1,7,8 Nurturing Families
PG1,3,9 Embracing Life As We Age
PG1,3,7 Securing Financial Stability
PG2,5 Promoting Healthy Homes & Communities
PG1,8 Accessing Nutritious Foods
PG4,6 “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure ” ― Benjamin Franklin
Empowering Community Leaders
PG1,2, 3,7 Upcoming Events
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Calendar of Events Date
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October 6 4:30-5:30 PM October 20 3:00-4:00 October 21 12:00-1:00
GLAM Girls FLIGHT Afterschool The Food Group Extension Afterschool Homemaker Leadership Luncheon
1:30 PM November 6 8:30-2:00
Workshop Women in Ag Seminar
Women in Agriculture Seminar
Are you a female who owns farm land in Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton or Hickman County? Are you a woman who helps make decisions about the family farm? If you answer yes, you are invited to attend the 2014 Women in Agriculture Seminar for the Four October 21 County Homemaker River Counties to be held Thursday, November 6th at Columbus 1:00 Council Belmont State Park Activities Building. There is no charge for this October 23 Souper Quick Meals informative and enjoyable day. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. 6:30 PM RSVP with the program getting underway at 9:00 a.m. This year’s topics will October 24 Taking Ownership of be “Planning for Tomorrow: Financial Considerations for Farm 10:00 AM Diabetes Women” presented by Dr. Jennifer Hunter, “Renting Land from the October 27-29 Germ Busters Landowners' Perspective” presented by Tom Miller, and “Estate All Day Planning Q and A” fielded by Amanda Major. Lunch will be provided. October 29 RSVP for Women in AG After lunch, Susie Fenwick will delight us with “The Journey: From Pumps and Power Suits to Coveralls and Camo Boots.” Reservations October 31 Halloween Parade are required by October 29th, by calling 270-653-2231 or 270-6532721 ext. 106. The seminar will end at approximately 2:00 p.m. with November 1 Playfest door prizes from local small businesses. This event is coordinated by 10:00-1:00 the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and U.S.D.A. November 3 Deadline for Taste of the Holiday Recipes Farm Service Agencies of Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton and Hickman November 3 Spirit of Home Holiday Counties.
November 7-9 Christmas Open House Downtown November 8 Crochet Club 1:00-3:00 PM November 10 Chamber of Commerce November 10 3:00-4:00 PM November 11 4:30-5:30 November 14 4:00-7:00 November 18 10am-2pm November 18 6:00 PM November 20 1:30 November 21 10:00 November 22 8:30-2:30
The Food Group Extension Afterschool Entrepreneurship/DIY FLIGHT Afterschool Taste of Holidays Young Center District 7 Extension Volunteer Forum Holiday Appetizers and Desserts Class– RSVP Fun with Scarves Class RSVP Taking Ownership fo Diabetes Arts, Crafts and Book Fair
THANK YOU Homemakers Thank You to everyone who volunteered at the Marvelous Manners Meal as Table Host and made dishes for Fall Homemaker Kick Off!!!!
Mail Box Members Corner included in this Mailing October Lesson: Company’s Coming Buffet Service Reminder: Mailbox Members we need your support of Taste of the Holidays Event. Recipes and Food Dishes are requested!!!!
Learning Session November 3 at 130pm Spirit of Home: Holiday Workshop Being home for the holidays is the most delightful time of the year, but it can also be busy and stressful. This holiday workshop will give you ideas for low cost or no-cost holiday solutions. Topics may include: Tablescapes and Buffets, Gifts from the Kitchen, Trimming the Tree, Hearth and Home and Wrapping it Up. We will discuss and see ideas for each of the above topics to help simply and beautify your holiday home and share with your homemaker club. Vicki Wynn will lead this learning session on 11/03 at 1:30 p.m. Lesson Leaders and all Community Members are invited to attend.
Homemaker DUES ARE DUE As you start off the homemaker year – remember that it is dues time once again. They are $7.50 and are payable to the Hickman County Extension Homemakers. Dues may be mailed to the Extension Office or you may bring it in. Deadline Dec. 1. Don’t forget to update your information with the Enrollment Form if you do not have one on file or if you have a new member!!
Join Extension Homemakers 2 WAYS to JOIN 1. Mailbox Membership 2. Club Membership Here some facts... - Dues are $7.50 - Like to Start a New Club call Today - Newsletter - Lessons delivered in Club or Mailbox - News and Announcements - Current Reliable Info for you & your Family - Current Challenge -> Make two personal invitations to join
Gardening Painting Knitting Computers Crocheting Sewing Photography Cooking and Baking Want to learn more by attending Classes or Share your skills by teaching or demonstrating!!! Call us today 653-2231
12th Annual
Taste of the Holidays November 14, 2014 from 4:30-7:00 Tickets $8.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door Advance Tickets Preferred Scrumptious Food Tasting and Lots of Vendors Vendors from jewelry to Make up to Gift Food Items to home dĂŠcor! Start your Christmas shopping with us and support hometown vendors!!
Tickets available at Extension Office call 653-2231 for more info Proceeds stay in Hickman County to support Extension Homemaker Community Projects Taste of the Holidays Recipes, Volunteers, Dishes, Vendors Needed! We need Homemakers ( and Non Homemakers Friends), Club and Mailbox Members alike, to bring in your recipes for Taste of the Holidays by November 3. You can bring them by or e-mail them to clarkins@uky.edu. We need recipes of all kinds. We would love for you to bring at least one or more of your recipes to Taste of Holidays to share. We have had the most luck with making sure each dish can be separated into 120 samples/ tastes (a teaspoon). Everyone always does an outstanding job!! We always need workers to help serve that night as well!! If you have questions about being involved with Taste of the Holidays or would like to volunteer please call us at 653-2231!!!
Souper Quick Meals Fun, free class will teach how techniques to create “souper” quick meals. Learn how easy it is to create “souper” quick meals at this community class to be held on October 23. Melissa Goodman, Extension Agent will discuss ways to create new recipes, techniques to cut down time in the kitchen, and tools to make food preparation and storage a cinch. Participants will also see hands-on meal demonstrations and will leave with free samples and recipes to make their own. This class is co-hosted by Hickman County Community Education and Extension FCS. WHEN: Thursday, October 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. WHERE: Hickman County Extension Office, 329 James H. Phillips Drive, Clinton, KY TO REGISTER: Register by calling (270) 653-2231(Melissa Goodman) or (270)653-4044 (Beverly Hopkins) by October 20th.
Crochet Club is a new special interest club for anyone interested in learning to crochet, brushing up on needlework skills, or making new friends. They meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 1:00-3:00.
Holiday Appetizers and Desserts This class is taught by Master Food Volunteers from around the Purchase Area. The class scheduled for Hickman County will be held Tuesday Nov. 18 at 6:00 PM. The class fee is $3.00 will include recipe tasting and a recipe booklet.
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KEYS to Breast Cancer Prevention
Get screened for breast cancer regularly. By getting regular exams, you're more likely to find breast cancer early. Control your weight and exercise. Make healthy choices in the foods you eat and the kinds of drinks you have each day. Stay active. Learn more about keeping a healthy weight and ways to increase your physical activity. Know your family history of breast cancer. If you have a mother, father, sister, brother, son, or daughter with breast cancer, ask your doctor what is your risk of getting breast cancer and how you can lower your risk. Find out the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy. Some women use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat the symptoms of menopause. Ask your doctor about the risks and benefits of HRT and find out if it is right for you. To learn more about HRT, visit the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the National Cancer Institute (NCI)— Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Cancer. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink. Based on http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/prevention.htm