CooperativeExtension ServiceHickman County329 James H Phillips Drive.Clinton, KY 42031270-653-2231Fax: (270-653-4754www.ca.uky.edu/ces

What’s Going On…..Jan. 10 Crochet Club 1:00-3:00 PM HCEO

Jan. 12 The FOOD Group 3:00-4:00 PM HCEO

Jan. 12 GET FIT Info Meeting at 5:00 PM HCEO

Jan. 13 Chamber of Commerce 12:00 PM HCEO

Jan. 14 County Extension Council 12:00 PM HCEO

Jan. 15 GET FIT Info Meeting 10:00 AM HCEO

Jan. 16 GET FIT Weigh IN 7:00 AM-2:00 PM

Jan. 19 Diabetes Support Group 10:00 AM HCEO

Jan. 19 Office Closed, Martin Luther King, Jr. day

Jan. 20 Chicken Fest Committee Meeting 8:00 AM HCEO

Jan. 20 Hickman Co. Extension Homemaker Leadership Luncheon 12:00 PM and Council Mtg. 1:00 PM

Jan. 23 City Council Round Table 10 AM City Hall

Jan. 28 Keep It Sweet Sugar Substitutes 10:00 AM HCEO

Feb. 5 Manners Dinner with FLIGHT- Volunteers Needed- 4:45-5:45PM

Feb. 5 Diet Free Lunch Sessions 12:00-1:00 PM HCEOFeb. 5, 12, 19, 26

Feb. 14 Crochet Club 1:00-3:00 PM HCEO

Feb. 19 Red is the New Black- Heart Health Event 10:30-1:30 Mayfield

Feb. 27 Reality Store HCHS 8:00-12:00

Stay healthy—wash your hands!

One of the best ways to stop the spread of germs and stay healthy is to keep your hands clean.

Wash your hands with warm soapy water:• before and after preparing food • after touching raw eggs, meat, poultry and fish

or their juices during food preparation • before eating • after using the bathroom • after changing a diaper • after touching garbage • after handling pets, pet food or pet waste • after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing • before and after caring for someone who is sick • before and after treating a cut or wound Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails. Scrub for at least 20 seconds. To time yourself, you can hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice. After washing, rinse your hands well under clean, running water and dry them with a clean towel or air dry them.If soap and water are not available, an alcohol-based hand sanitizer can be used. However, sanitizers do not eliminate all types of germs and should not be used as a regular substitute for hand washing.

Reference:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Stop germs! Stay healthy! Wash your hands. Retrieved October 16, 2014, from http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/resources/posters.htmlSource: Debbie Clouthier, Extension Associate for Food Safety and Preservation, University of Kentucky; College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Keeping It Sweet The Scoop on Sugar Substitutes

and Artificial SweetenersJanuary 28, 10:00 AM

Conflicting information abounds when it comes to sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners in our foods and drinks. This

lesson will help consumers understand the pros and cons of the four categories of

sweeteners and their dietary role.Join us for this lesson at the Hickman County

Extension Office

The Cooperative Extension Service prohibits discrimination in its programs and employment

on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.

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).

“There are 2 ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that

reflects it.”—Edith Wharton

Get Fit Challenge- 10 weeks to change your life!!!Does your New Year’s Resolution contain a goal that includes weight loss, increased physical activity, toned abs, more water, fruits and vegetables? Do you refuse to make New Year’s Resolution but know that you need to make a life change for better health? If so, then consider participating in the GET FIT Challenge sponsored by the Hickman County Extension Service. This challenge will allow individuals and/ or teams a supportive environment to reach healthy goals.

The GET FIT Challenge is a spinoff of the Biggest Loser competition offered in the county the past six years. GET FIT offers 10 weeks of Weigh in, Online Support or Face to Face Support Class, Individual /Team competition with a weekly Friday weigh in and FIT challenges. Challenge Point Cards are earned by attending learning sessions, virtual challenges, and physical activity events. Teams can include up to six people, at least 1 member of the team should work or reside in Hickman County. GET FIT Challenge will offer a choice of a new online support or face to face class that meets twice a month, which will include opportunities for education, physical activity and recipe tasting.

GET FIT Challenge will begin on January 16th and last for 10 weeks ending March 27th. Preregistration is required by January 15th. Registration Packets are available at the Hickman County Extension Office or on January 12 at 5:00 PM and January 15th at 10:00 AM at the GET FIT Informational Meetings. All individuals and one team member who sign up must attend a GET FIT Informational Meeting. Cost is $10.00 per person and will be put in (2) PRIZE POTS with Team Winner receive 50%, Team 2nd Place 30% and Team 3rd Place 20%, respectively Top Individual Male and Female will each receive 50% of the Individual PRIZE POT. If you would like to participate or need more information please call 653-2231. Educational programs of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin.

Leadership Luncheon& County Homemaker Council MeetingYou are cordially invited to a Leadership Luncheon at 12:00 January 20th at the Hickman County Extension Office. The Luncheon will be followed by a County Homemaker Council Meeting at 1:00 PM. All County Council Officers/ and or Members, Club Officers, and those interested in Leadership are invited to attend. Please call 270-653-2231 to RSVP for the Luncheon and/or Council Meeting.You are an important part of this community and organization. We celebrate you!!!

January 16 @10:00 Special Speaker: Dr. Tonia Batts- Diabetes & Your VisionFebruary 20 @ 10:00March 20 @ 10:00April 17 @ 10:00May 15 @ 10:00Have you or a loved one recently been told by your doctor that for health reasons you need to reduce, monitor, or control your carbohydrate intake but don’t know how? Then join us for our class series: Taking Ownership of Your Diabetes. During this series you will be introduced to basic diabetes information, terminology, monitoring tools, nutrition guidelines, and learn how to incorporate the information you have learned into your day to day life. These discussion classes will be held once a month and we will be covering different topics each month. Although it is encouraged, participants do not need to attend all classes but we do ask that you register for the classes you will be attending so we can plan for food and handouts. Register January 14 by calling 270-653-2231.

Volunteer Opportunities LEAP with Pre-K, K, 1st Grade Students, Marvelous Manners Table Host, Calligraphy Teacher

Ovarian Cancer Risks & Facts

The Risks• Women of any age are at risk• Increasing age raises risk• Personal or family history of breast,

colon or ovarian cancer• Never been pregnant or given birth

The Facts• Occurs in 1 in 69 women• Early detection improves survival

rates• There is no test. A Pap smear only

detects cervical cancer• Even in the early stages there are

symptoms

info@oakky.org www.oakky.orghttp://ovarian screening.info/

1-800-766-8279

SYMPTOMSResearch suggests that the majority of women with ovarian cancer experience symptoms. Symptoms

vary and often depend on the location of the tumor and its impact on the surrounding organs. Many ovarian cancer symptoms mimic those of less life-threatening conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome. In June 2007, the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, and the American Cancer Society, with significant support from the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, formed a consensus statement on ovarian cancer, agreeing that the disease has specific symptoms. The Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Consensus Statement:Historically ovarian cancer was called the “silent killer” because symptoms were not thought to develop until the chance of cure was poor. However, recent studies have shown this term is untrue and that the following symptoms are much more likely to occur in women with ovarian cancer than women in the general population. These symptoms include:■Bloating■Pelvic or abdominal pain■Urinary urgency or frequency■Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly

Women with ovarian cancer report that symptoms are persistent and represent a change from normal for their bodies. The frequency and/or number of such symptoms are key factors in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Several studies show that even early stage ovarian cancer can produce these symptoms.Women who have these symptoms almost daily for more than a few weeks should see their doctor, preferably a gynecologist. Prompt medical evaluation may lead to detection at the earliest possible stage of the disease. Early stage diagnosis is associated with an improved prognosis. Several other symptoms have been commonly reported by women with ovarian cancer. These symptoms include fatigue, indigestion, back pain, pain with intercourse, constipation and menstrual irregularities. However, these other symptoms are not as useful in identifying ovarian cancer because they are also found in equal frequency in women in the general population who do not have ovarian cancer.EARLY DETECTIONEarly detection of ovarian cancer saves women’s lives. No screening test exists that can test all women for ovarian cancer. The Pap test does not test for ovarian cancer; it screens for cervical cancer.Not only do researchers need to develop an early detection test for ovarian cancer, like mammograms for breast cancer and Pap tests for cervical cancer, but also women and medical professionals need to become more aware of ovarian cancer symptoms.While no early detection tool exists for all women, several tests exist for women who are at a high risk. If a woman has ovarian cancer symptoms, a strong family history, or a genetic predisposition such as a BRCA mutation, doctors may monitor her with one of three tests or a combination of them:Blood Test■The protein CA-125 exists in greater concentration in cancerous cells. Though a high count of this protein may help doctors identify ovarian cancer, premenopausal women may have an elevated CA-125 due to benign conditions unrelated to ovarian cancer. Uterine fibroids, liver disease, inflammation of the fallopian tubes, and other types of cancer can raise a woman’s CA-125 level, often causing a false positive test for ovarian cancer.■Although the CA-125 blood test is more accurate in postmenopausal women, it is not a reliable early detection test for ovarian cancer. In about 20 percent of advanced stage ovarian cancer cases and 50 percent of early stage cases, the CA-125 is not elevated even though ovarian cancer is present. As a result, doctors generally use the CA-125 blood test in combination with a transvaginal ultrasound.■The CA-125 blood test can be an important tool for evaluating the disease’s progress and tumors’ response to treatment. Additionally, this test can monitor a woman’s CA-125 level for evidence of recurrence.■OVA1 has also been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for risk stratification. A woman who presents with a known tumor may have this test to determine if her surgery should be done by a gynecologist or a gynecologic oncologist – doctors who are specially trained to treat women with gynecologic cancers.

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The Ovarian Cancer Screening Program at The University of KentuckyWhen ovarian cancer is discovered early, women can be cured with existing treatment methods. However, as the disease progresses, survival rates drop sharply. Therefore, ovarian cancer is a curable cancer but must be detected early to achieve extended survival. An early detection trial which offers free annual screening by transvaginal sonography (TVS) is the main focus of the Ovarian Cancer Screening Research Program located in Lexington, Kentucky. Over 41,000 participants have received more than 235,000 free TVS screens in this program which delivers over 1000 screens a month. TVS detects virtually all small ovarian cancers and preliminary results indicate that it reduces ovarian cancer deaths in the group screened. We have included a short informational video below and and links to the left to offer further information about the work of the program and receiving free screenings. This page is maintained by Dr. Edward J. Pavlik Email: epaul1@.uky.edu or ejpavlik@gmail.com

http://ovarianscreening.info/ 1-800-766-8279 M – F 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Ingredients1 teaspoon oil1/2 onion (chopped)1 teaspoon garlic (minced)4 tablespoons flour (all purpose)3 cups non-fat milk2 teaspoons mustard1/4 teaspoon thyme (dried)black pepper (to taste)2 cups corn kernels (frozen)4 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded reduced fat

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and saute the onion and garlic until golden, about 2 minutes.Meanwhile, place the flour, milk, mustard and seasonings in a small bowl and mix well. Add the milk mixture to the skillet followed by the corn; mix well until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens, about 3 minutes. Stir frequently to keep the mixture from burning. Divide into four bowls and top each with 1 Tablespoon of shredded cheese.

Ten Minute Corn Chowder

Makes 4 servings

Source: USDA Recipe Finder; Food and Health Communications, Inc, Cooking Demo II, p.56

Join us for a

Basket WorkshopTaught by Kentucky Crafter: Karen O’Nan Martin,

Owner of Hillcrest Baskets and Greenhouse

March 7th from 9:00-1:30

Hickman County Extension OfficeMust Register and Pay by February 20

Class Fee: $25.00

Participants will create a traditional lunch basket. It

will measure 8x8x12 inches tall with a wooden handle.

Participants will have a few different color choices to

weave in as accent in the basket. The price for the

class is $25.00 per person with an option of staining

the basket a walnut color for an additional $5 that day.

Participants will receive a supply list once registered.

For Registration

call 270-653-2231

Class Size is Limited

Hosted by the

Hickman County

Extension

Homemakers

January 16 @10:00 with Special SpeakerDr. Tonia Batts- Diabetes & Your VisionFebruary 20 @ 10:00March 20 @ 10:00April 17 @ 10:00May 15 @ 10:00Have you or a loved one recently been told by your doctor that for health reasons you need to reduce, monitor, or control your carbohydrate intake but don’t know how? Then join us for our class series: Taking Ownership of Your Diabetes. During this series you will be introduced to basic diabetes information, terminology, monitoring tools, nutrition guidelines, and learn how to incorporate the information you have learned into your day to day life. These discussion classes will be held once a month and we will be covering different topics each month. Although it is encouraged, participants do not need to attend all classes but we do ask that you register for the classes you will be attending so we can plan for food and handouts. All classes held at the Hickman County Extension Office. Register January 14 by calling 270-653-2231.

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