Fall 2013

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Fall is here! Time for sweater weather.

Are you ready for the fall season? Fall brings cooler weather, colorful foliage and Halloween and Thanksgiving. Numerous EHC activities are coming up in the months to follow: such as the EHC Rally in Brinkley, Fall Council, Holiday Extravaganza and Project Books. I am excited about these upcoming activities and I hope to see each of you there. Get ready to have some fun this fall.

Looking back at the summer…..

  • The Three County Fair was successful this year because of your hard work. It took countless volunteer hours and hard work. Each of you arean important part to the Fair and I cannot thank you enough for your time and diligence.

We are always trying to improve upon the exhibit entry system, so if you have any thoughts or suggestions please feel free to call me anytime or bring your wonderful ideas to the fall council meeting. Again thank you for all you do!

  • The Annual 4-H County Camp was again a huge hit this summer. Thank you Extension Homemakers for sponsoring a day and for coming to help serve lunch. What a day but we sure did have fun! If you were not there ask your fellow members all about it.
  • AEHC State Meeting June 4th-6th Hot Springs, Arkansas

Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas, United States Department of Agriculture and County Governments Cooperating.- Woodruff County

New Things to Come…

  • “Delta District AEHC Rally”

Thursday, October 17, 2013

“Reaching Your EHC Dreams”

The Delta District Rally will be held October 17th at the Brinkley Convention Center. Registration is 9:30 a.m. and the general session will be from 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. As always there will be silent auction items to bid on and door prizes to be given away. Each county is responsible for two silent auction items and one door prize. Should you require transportation please call the county extension office to make arrangements. We will be leaving the courthouse by 8:30 a.m.

  • EHC Fall Council:

Thursday, October 31st

Get into the “EHC SPIRIT”

Come dressed in a fun Halloween costume! We will meet at the McCrory Housing Authority at 9:30 a.m. with registration and the general session from 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.Bring your favorite potluck dish.

  • Fall Walk Across Arkansas

September 30th-November 24th

It’s not too late to register! Get a team of 2-10 people together and start walking! Register online at or contact the Extension Office for a WAA team packet.

Words of Wisdom:

“Life is 10% what you make it, and 90% how you take it.” -Irving Berlin

“The best way to cheer yourself, is to try to cheer someone else up.”- Mark Twain

“It is not length of life, but depth of life.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Yearbook 2013-2014

October:

“How to Save Money”: Program Topic

Remember the Fall Council, Holiday Extravaganza, Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Nut Month.

November:

“Steps to Healthy Holiday Eating”: Program Topic

Remember to fall back one hour, 2013 Holiday Extravaganza, Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving.

December:

How was your year? We are going to evaluate 2013. Are you better now than at the beginning of the year?

Christmas Party

AEHC Mission Statement

The mission of this organization shall be to empower individuals and families to improve their quality of living through continuing EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, and COMMUNITY SERVICE.

Recipe: Avocado, Potato and Grilled Chicken Salad

Fresh avocado with red potatoes, chicken, and a lemon-yogurtdressing are a winning combination for this main-dish salad.

INGREDIENTS:

• 3-4 medium red potatoes• 1 fresh, ripe avocado*

• 1 tsp lemon juice• 4 green onions, chopped

• ½ medium red bell pepper,chopped• 8 oz frozen pre-cooked grilledchicken strips (about 8 strips),thawed, cut into bite-size pieces

• 1 tbsp olive oil• 1 tbsp cider vinegar

• ½ cup lemon non-fat yogurt• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a medium sauce pan, boil potatoes about 20 minutes, until justtender; run under cold water to cool, and cut into chunks.

2. Peel avocado and cut into chunks; coat with lemon juice.

3. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, yogurt, and pepper in a small bowl.

4. Place all ingredients in large bowl. Gently toss.

Preparation time: 45 minutes

Serves: 4

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with an 8 oz glass of non-fat milk, 1 slice of rustic whole-grainbread or a whole-grain roll, and apple slices, about ½ apple.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocadoaverages about 8 ounces.

In closing, remember you are a part of a greater whole. EHC has so much to offer and is too important not to share with others. So tell a friend all about EHC this month. Help spread the word about EHC!

Something for us to think about, “Feeling connected to a community is an important part of healthy living. Extension Homemakers Clubs empower individuals through continuing education, leadership development and community service.”

Thank you for being involved in this organization. In order for us to grow we need to continually promote EHC to others. Go spread the word that EHC is celebrating 100 years and we are excited about the next 100 years.

For additional information regarding any information contained within this newsletter contact Stephanie Bradford at 870-347-2556.

Stephanie Bradford

County Extension Agent-

Family and Consumer Sciences

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All meetings and activities in this newsletter are open to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Persons who require alternative means for communication of program information (large print, audiotapes, etc.) should notify the county Extension office as soon as possible prior to the activity.