September 2024 Edition

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Homemaker Newsletter - September 2024

 

Thought for the Month:  "Well, it's all right, even if they say you're wrong Well, it's all right, sometimes 
you gotta be strong" End of the Line Traveling Wilburys 1989

Roll Call:  Labor Day is celebrated in September. What the first job you ever had?

 

Russell County Homemakers Have Kicked Off the Year! 
The first Russell County Homemaker Council meeting of the year was held on Monday, August 26th, at 4 p.m. During the meeting, the Homemaker Council determined which fundraisers and service projects they wanted the county to focus on through November. Additionally, the county budget was set and ratified for the fiscal year 24-25. The next council meeting will be held on Monday, September 23rd at 5 PM.  Mrs. Edith Lovett, Pulaski County FCS Agent, will discuss self-care on September 23rd at 4 PM. Please call to RSVP if you plan to attend. 

 

Club Meeting Information

Homemakers On the Go:  The Homemakers On the Go will meet on September 12th, to travel to Wippoorwill Diner, in Faubush, KY. Those wishing to carpool should plan to meet at the Extension Office at 10 AM. Please call 270-866-4477 to RSVP by September 6th, or reach out to Donna Robertson. 

Piece Makers Quilt Guild:  The Quilt Guild be meeting on September 9th and 23th, starting at noon, for their monthly meeting. Please contact Cindy Mills for more information. 

Sunset Club:  The Sunset Club will meet on  Tuesday, September 3rd, at 5 p.m. to make a picture frame and fellowship. Please reach out to Susan Adams for more information. 

Homemakers by Heart:  Homemakers By Heart will meet on September 16th at 6 p.m. for a beginner crochet class. Please RSVP with Caitlyn Helm or the Extension Office by September 13th. Cost is $4, supplies are included.

Crafty Bees:  The Crafty Bees will meet on September 24th at 5:30 p.m. Please feel free to contact Melonie Eubank for more information. 

 

Homemaker Projects

Warm the Children:  The Council will sponsor a winter clothing drive for the Russell County School District this year.  Please bring new winter clothing articles for youth to the Russell County Extension Office to help keep our local children warm this winter. Articles to bring:  Gloves, Hats, Socks, Hoodies, Winter Jackets, Scarves

Pecan Sales:  The Pecan Sales will be another fundraiser offered by Homemakers this year. They will be selling Pecan pieces for $12/bag (1 lb. bags) Pecan halves for $15/bag (1 lb. bags). 
These items should be ready for sale early October. 

Celebrating Our Veterans:  The Council has decided to create bags for Veterans at the Nursing Home this Year. Please bring items to fill their bags to the Extension Office by November 4th. Bring: Hats, Gripper Socks, hygiene products, nabs and other shelf-stable snacks, puzzle books, Veteran-themed items

Rada Online:  The  Council is continuing the Rada Online fundraiser.  To access it, 1. Go to Google Search.  2.  Enter https://radafundraising.com.  3.  On the top left take drop down and click on support a new fundraiser, or 4. ENTER: Russell County Extension Homemakers.  5.  Place your order.

 

September is National Honey Month

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     September is National Honey Month. It coincides with honey collection season in the United States, which typically ends in September because bees secure their hives and get ready for colder weather.
     Humans have a long history with honey. According to a 2012 archaeological find, the world’s oldest honey is believed to be 5,500 years old. Many ancient civilizations used honey for various purposes.
     Honey would not be possible without the work of bees and other pollinators. The website, pollinator.org, reports, “Honeybees alone are responsible for between 1.2 and 5.4 billion dollars in agricultural productivity in the United States.” Experts estimate that it takes close to 23,000 bees to fill one jar of honey, but the bee population has been in decline over the last few decades.
To celebrate and promote National Honey Month, try these steps.

1.    Have a honey-themed party, and try various types of local honey on your favorite food items.
2.    Contact your local beekeeper association for a presentation on their work or visit their hives.
3.    Select pollinator-friendly plants for your yard and landscaping. You can contact your local Extension office or garden nursery for the best plant recommendations for your area.
4.    Avoid pesticides that harm bees and be sure to follow the instructions of when and how to use them.
5.    Continue to learn more about the role that bees and other pollinators play in our food supply chain.

References: 

https://www.agfoundation.org/news/september-is-national-honey-month 
https://www.epa.gov/sciencematters/understanding-how-pesticide-exposure-affects-honey-bee-colonies
https://www.pollinator.org/pollinators#:~:text=Birds%2C%20bats%2C%20butterflies%2C%20mot hs,most%20importantly%2C%20bees%20are%20pollinators.
https://kybees.org/
https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/why-bees-are-essential-people-and-planet https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5424551/

 

Big Blue Book Club Reminder:  The next Big Blue Book Club promises to be a fun one! If you feed children or know someone who does, below is the information you need to register and get involved! Everyone is welcome, whether you feed children every day or just from time to time!

Sign Up for Text Reminders!  Text ‘@russellhm’ to “81010” to get a reminder from Megan and the Council on your phone! (text and data rates apply)