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FCS Newsletter Cooperative Extension Service Breckinridge County 1377 S. Hwy 261 Hardinsburg, KY 40143 (270) 756-2182 Fax: (270) 756-9016 https://breckinridge.ca.uky.edu

MAY 2019

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month

Millions of Americans live with a mental health condition. In fact, it is estimated that one in five Americans will be affected by a mental health condition at some point in their lives. That means that every American will be impacted in some way, either person-ally or through friends and family members.

There is still a negative view of mental health problems in this country. This stigma can get in the way of people seeking help or treatment. Stigma can cause shame and silence.

But there is good news. Stigma is 100 percent curable. Each of us can help change the way the world sees mental health. We can all work to replace stigma with hope. We can show compassion and understanding. Here are some ideas to share during Mental Health Awareness Month and throughout the year:

1. Encourage people to learn about mental health issues. The more we learn about mental health issues, the more we can help educate others. Mental health issues are not the result of a person’s lack of character. They are not always a result of a bad childhood. There are many myths about mental health issues that cause the stigma. When we learn the facts, we can help others dispel false ideas about mental health conditions.

2. See the person and not the illness. Each person who is living with a mental health condition has their own story. They have each been on a difficult journey that says more about them than their diagnosis. We need to learn more than just their condition or what they are going through. We need to treat them with kindness and dignity. We need to offer empathy. We need to see that no two people are exactly alike, even if they have the same mental health condition.

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Lynnette Allen, Extension Agent for

Family & Consumer Sciences Education Breckinridge County

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The Cooperative Extension Service prohibits discrimination in its programs and employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disa-

bility, 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).

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month continued:

3. Take action on mental health issues in our communities. Our mental health-care systems are in crisis. There is a lack of funding, a lack of qualified staff, and a lack of programs and resources in many communi-ties. As a result, treatment and recovery might seem out of reach for many people who need help. We can

help in many ways. We can push for better legislation and policies to improve lives for everyone. We can talk about it to increase awareness and show that this problem cannot be ignored. We can lend our support to show this cause is important and desperately needed by millions of Americans. 4. Use social media. Social media can be used to reduce stigma and help people get needed support. You can use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more to share facts and understanding. We can spread kindness and encour-age people to seek needed supports. The National Alliance on Mental Illness uses hashtags such as #CureStigma to help spread awareness and hope.

Reference: National Alliance on Mental Illness (2019). Mental Health Month. Retrieved February 2019 from https://www.nami.org/mentalhealthmonth.

Source: Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Senior Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship development

Chicken and Ranch Mushroom

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2 teaspoons dry ranch dressing mix

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 ½ cups fresh spinach

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

2 cups cooked barley or brown rice

1. heat to medium. Add chicken, cover

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from pan.

1. Add spinach to pan and sprinkle with

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3. and mushrooms.

Makes 4 servings Serving size: ¼ of recipe Cost per recipe: $6.78 Cost per serving: $1.70 Nutrition facts per serving:

carbohydrate; 4g fiber; 1g sugar; 0g added sugar; 30g protein; 80% Daily Value of vitamin D; 6% Daily Value of calcium; 10% Daily

Value of iron; 15% Daily Value of potassium.

Cooperative Extension

No yard or room for a garden? Try planting in container (try a 5-gallon bucket or

milk jug). Gardens don’t all look the same. Don’t be afraid to get creative!

Contact the Extension Office for a free copy of the 2019 Food and Nutrition Calendar featuring recipes, budgeting and gardening tips.

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Honor your parent without breaking the bank

Mothers and fathers deserve a special day of recognition for all the time, energy, and love they put into parenting all year long. This year, save money while celebrating Mother’s Day and Father’s Day with these free or inexpensive gift ideas.

1. Provide a service. Help Mom and Dad take a load off by doing some of the work around the house. If break-fast in bed isn’t their style, consider cooking their favorite meal or dessert – and clean the kitchen afterward. If Mom or Dad is the family chauffeur, maybe a car wash or detail would be well-appreciated. Help out by clean-ing the house, doing laundry, running errands, or completing some yard work. Or maybe help organize the garage, toolbox, craft space, or other areas of the home.

2. Do something together. What is Mom or Dad’s favorite hobby or activity? This might be just the thing to do with them on their special day. The competitive might enjoy playing a sport or a board game. The artistic might enjoy a jam session, artist hour, or other hobby time. Spend time outdoors together with a picnic lunch or by walking or biking together. Or have a movie or sports viewing night indoors. Take a “Sunday drive” together, either on a road less traveled or to a favorite destination – include your parent’s favorite music and snacks in the car. Or include more family and friends in the celebration by hosting a backyard party or a “remember when” conversation.

3. Make something. If you’re crafty, make something special using your skills. Write or draw something to frame, or make a custom phone background with family or vacation photos. Create a playlist, or follow an online recipe to make body scrub or soap. Create a memory journal, or craft a jar full of compliments. Parents of younger children might enjoy a kids’ handprint craft, such as a flowerpot, plaster mold, apron, or tablecloth.

4. Share something. Honor the family cook by collect-ing favorite recipes into a pretty book or binder. Share other reading by passing on a favorite book with a special inscription. Share your expertise such as smartphone or computer skills, or ask your parent to spend time teaching you a favorite hobby of theirs. Share memories through photos, by creating a photo collage to email, print, or post on social media, or by digitizing treasured old prints. Many websites offer templates for IOU coupons on which you can promise a number of these items for future redemption. Just make sure you honor it when the time comes.

In summary, the best gift a child can give a parent is time, whether it’s helping at home, doing something to-gether, or crafting a lasting memory. Some of the best gifts this Mother’s or Father’s Day just might be free! Mak-ing memories with a loved one can be the most cherished gift of all.

References Huffington Post. (Dec. 6, 2017). 17 Mother’s Day Gifts That Won’t Cost You a Penny. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/free-mothers-day-gift-ideas_n_7213336 BuzzFeed. (May 8, 2014). 18 Free and Meaningful Mother’s Day Gifts. https://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicaprobus/thoughtful-mothers-day-gifts-that-wont-cost-anything The Penny Hoarder. (June 1, 2018). 19 Free Ways to Make Your Dad Feel Like King of the World This Father’s Day. https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/life/free-fathers-day-ideas/ Money Crashers. 32 Cheap & Unique Father’s Day Gift Ideas to Show Dad You Care. https://www.moneycrashers.com/unique-cheap-fathers-day-gift-ideas-dad/

Source: Kelly May, senior extension associate for family and resource management

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Dates to

Remember

May 12 Mother’s Day

May 14-16 KEHA State Meeting

May 27 Memorial Day—

Office Closed

May 30 Homemaker Annual

Meeting

June 7 Relay for Life

June 19 –22 Breckinridge County

Fair

NOTE:

The Christmas

Party will be after

the Homemaker

Council meeting.

Roll Call & Thought for May

Roll Call: What is your Mom’s favorite recipe or cleaning tip?

Thought for the Day: “Learn from the mistakes of others. You

can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.” Eleanor Roosevelt

Club Meetings May 14 Irvington Kathy Rose/Irvington Library 10:30 a.m. (ct)

May 21 Rough River Extension Office 1 p.m. (ct)

May 20 Hites Run Eat Out 11:30 a.m. (ct)

May 20 New Bethel Sheila Stull 6 p.m. (ct)

May 20 Cloverport Cloverport City Hall 1 p.m. (ct)

May 20 Countryside Suzanne Myers 6 p.m. (ct)

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Paper Crafters Scrapbooking

Thursday, May 16, 2019

at 5:30 p.m. (ct) in the

Extension Office Basement.

Everyone is invited to join this special

interest group to learn the craft of

scrapbooking and card making.

This will be the last meeting to work on

the calendar project. Bring pictures to

finish out the project.

A $6.00 fee will be collected to

cover supplies.

BCHS Family Resource Collection Project

The Homemaker Council would like to ask for

your help in collecting personal care items for

the young ladies at the high school. By helping

the ladies, school attendance and performance

can be enhanced.

Listed below are the requested items:

Sanitary pads, tampons, travel size deodorants

and ladies’ sweat pants (sizes small, medium and

large).

Items may be brought to the extension office.

2019 RELAY FOR LIFE—Friday, June 7 From 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. (ct)

The Homemakers will once again host the concession stand for this year’s Relay for Life.

Volunteers will be needed to work in the booth. One and two-hour shifts are available. If

you cannot volunteer but still want to support the event, a donation of home baked cookies

and brownies would be great! This is a fun evening of fellowship while supporting a cause

that affects every family in Breckinridge County.

Volunteers need to contact the Extension Office ASAP to turn in t-shirt sizes.

The following drink donations are requested from each club:

Cloverport 1—24 can case of Dr. Pepper and

1—12 pack of Sprite and 1—12 pack of orange or grape

Countryside 1—24 can case of Coke and 1-24 can case of Diet Coke and

2— cases of water

Hites Run 1—24 can cases of Diet Mt. Dew and 1— case water

Irvington 2—24 can cases of Mt. Dew

New Bethel 1—24 can case of Coke and

1—12 pack of Diet Coke and 1—12 pack of orange or grape

Rough River 2—cases of water

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