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

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,

Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices

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Nurturing Families

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Embracing Life As We Age

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Securing Financial Stability

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Promoting Healthy Homes & Communities

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Accessing Nutritious Foods

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Empowering Community Leaders

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Upcoming Events

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Extension Agent for FCS

“An ounce of prevention is worth a

pound of cure ” ― Benjamin Franklin

Calendar of Events Date Event

October 6 4:30-5:30 PM

GLAM Girls FLIGHT Afterschool

October 20 3:00-4:00

The Food Group Extension Afterschool

October 21 12:00-1:00

Homemaker Leadership Luncheon

October 21 1:00

County Homemaker Council

October 23 6:30 PM

Souper Quick Meals RSVP

October 24 10:00 AM

Taking Ownership of Diabetes

October 27-29 All Day

Germ Busters

October 29 RSVP for Women in AG

October 31 Halloween Parade

November 1 10:00-1:00

Playfest

November 3 Deadline for Taste of the Holiday Recipes

November 3 1:30 PM

Spirit of Home Holiday Workshop

November 6 8:30-2:00

Women in Ag Seminar

November 7-9 Christmas Open House Downtown

November 8 1:00-3:00 PM

Crochet Club

November 10 Chamber of Commerce

November 10 3:00-4:00 PM

The Food Group Extension Afterschool

November 11 4:30-5:30

Entrepreneurship/DIY FLIGHT Afterschool

November 14 4:00-7:00

Taste of Holidays Young Center

November 18 10am-2pm

District 7 Extension Volunteer Forum

November 18 6:00 PM

Holiday Appetizers and Desserts Class– RSVP

November 20 1:30

Fun with Scarves Class RSVP

November 21 10:00

Taking Ownership fo Diabetes

November 22 8:30-2:30

Arts, Crafts and Book Fair

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 River Counties to be held Thursday, November 6th at Columbus Belmont State Park Activities Building. There is no charge for this informative and enjoyable day. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the program getting underway at 9:00 a.m. This year’s topics will be “Planning for Tomorrow: Financial Considerations for Farm Women” presented by Dr. Jennifer Hunter, “Renting Land from the Landowners' Perspective” presented by Tom Miller, and “Estate Planning Q and A” fielded by Amanda Major. Lunch will be provided. After lunch, Susie Fenwick will delight us with “The Journey: From Pumps and Power Suits to Coveralls and Camo Boots.” Reservations are required by October 29th, by calling 270-653-2231 or 270-653-2721 ext. 106. The seminar will end at approximately 2:00 p.m. with door prizes from local small businesses. This event is coordinated by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and U.S.D.A. Farm Service Agencies of Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton and Hickman Counties.

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!!!!

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!!!!

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 work-shop will give you ideas for low cost or no-cost holiday solutions. Topics may include: Ta-blescapes 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

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 décor! 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!!!

12th Annual

Taste of the Holidays

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 prepara-tion 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 Exten-sion 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 any-

one 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.

Hickman County Extension Homemakers Association

Member Form

Last Name: ___________________________ First Name: ______________________ M.I. _____

Address: __________________________________ City: ____________________ State: KY Zip: ________

Gender: Male or Female Birthday (optional): / /____year optional

E-mail: ___________________________________ Cell:_______________________________

Ethnic Background (circle all that apply): 1) White 2) Black 3) Alaskan/Am. Ind.

(Optional) 4) Asian 5) Hawaiian/Pac. Island

Residence (check one): Farm In Country, but not on farm Town under 2,500 4) Town over 2,500

Age Group(check one): 15-19 20-24 25-34 35-39 40-44 45-64 65+

Number of years in club membership: Less than two years 2-5 years 6-10 years 11-15 years

16-20 years 21-35 years 36-49 years 50+ years

Club Affiliation (Check One): Mailbox Member Town and Country Clinton Crossroads

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Hickman County

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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

KEYS to Breast Cancer Prevention