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Calendar of Events January

25 Lesson Leader Training - “WV Women

Who Made History”, 9:00 am

25 County Council 10:00 am, Health Dept

February – Heart Month

1 County Dues to State CEOS Treasurer

1 CEOS Planning & Coordination Meeting

Executive Committee and Chairpersons,

10:00 am-12:00 noon, Health Dept.

3 National Wear Red Day

3 Love Your Heart Brookedale Farms,

12:30-2:30 pm

14 Happy Valentines Day!

25 CEOS Craft Workshop, 10:00 am-3:00 pm

March

1 Lesson Leader Training, 9:00 am

April- “How to Say No with Grace”

May– “Healthy Aging: Physically and

Mentally”

1 County Council 10:00 am,

Burlington Fire Hall

1 County Belle Nominations Due

14 Area Meeting, Bank of Romney, 10:00 am

Planning for Area Leadership Day

April

1 Purse Bingo, 2-4, American Legion, Keyser

11 WVCEOS State Committees Meet

22 Keyser Area CEOS Meeting County, this

year’s theme is “Let It Begin With Me”

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Community Educational Outreach

www.ext.wvu.edu January 2017 WVU Extension Service, RR 3 Box 3046, Keyser, WV 26726 (304)788-3621 Fax: (304)788-0481

Committee Reminders

Volunteer Hours - Keep record on a cal-

endar or last page of the yearbook.

2016 Committee Reports— Due Jan 31

to State WVCEOS.

In this CEOS Newsletter

Important Reminders

2017 Officers

County Belle Info

Dining with Diabetes

Community Baby Shower

Healthy Recipes

New Ideas for Club Activities

Purse and Cash Bingo

When: April 1, 2017, 2 pm

Where: American Legion Keyser

Main St, across from Smith Funeral Home

Cost: $20.00 advanced ticket

$25 if purchased at door

Tickets can be purchased by calling Patty Leasure

(304-788-1258) or the Extension Office (304-788-3621).

Prizes will be purses and cash.

Linda Oates is taking care of the door prizes. If you know of

a business or someone who would donate a door prize please

contact her. The club presidents will have tickets and you can

get more tickets by contacting Patty Leasure (304-788-1258)

and she will get them to you. Remember this is our only fund

raiser for the year and we all need to work together to make

this a success.

CEOS Mineral County Website

http://mineral.ext.wvu.edu

CEOS Art/Craft Day

February 25

Registration Available Soon!

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Learn How to Love Your Heart

When: Friday, February 3, 12:30-2:30 pm

Where: Brookedale Farm

Who: The Community

RSVP: By January 25

Heart disease is the leading cause of death

among women in the United States. A shocking 80

percent of women ages 40-60 have one or more risk

factors for heart disease, putting them at a higher

chance of developing heart disease. Risk factors for

heart disease include; smoking, high blood pressure,

high blood cholesterol, diabetes and prediabetes,

obesity, lack of physical activity, unhealthy diet,

metabolic syndrome, family history, and pre-

eclampsia during pregnancy. Making your heart

health a priority and taking action can help lower the

chances of developing heart disease - prevention is

key. Tips to help lower your chances include not

smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, being more

physically active, eating a healthy diet and managing

stress.

To help continue raising awareness of heart

disease in women, WVU Medicine Potomac Valley

Hospital will be holding their 2nd Annual “Learn to

Love Your Heart” event. Grab your girlfriends and

head to Brookedale Farm on Friday, February 3,

from 12:30 –2:30 pm for an afternoon of shopping,

eating, learning, relaxation and other activities. En-

joy browsing products from different vendors, creat-

ing healthy meals, relaxation tips, and other activi-

ties. Enjoy browsing products from different ven-

dors, creating health meals, relaxation tips, and other

activities - all to help you keep yor heart healthy.

Spaces are limited, so please RSVP by January 25,

2017 bycalling 304-597-3565.

Thank You!

-Hats & Mittens

Many thanks to all of the CEOS clubs and

members who donated

hats and mittens to the Mineral County Head Start program.

2017 Officers & Committees

Many thanks to each of you for accepting this service and leadership role with the Mineral County CEOS. We are looking forward to a successful year working together! Officers President Jean Bradshaw Vice‑president Grace Staggs Secretary Diana Mielecki Treasurer Beth Buffone Devotional Leader Shirley Bland Educational Committee Chairpersons Continuing Education Ron Staggs Health Motivator Anna Kirk Family Karen Marshall Marketing & Marion Miller Membership Sherry Zacot Flower Show Rebecca Davis Volunteers Hours Faye Fisher Purse Bingo Patty Leasure

Executive Council

A reminder to all County Council offic-

ers and all committee chairpersons there will

be an important planning meeting at the Miner-

al Co. Extension Office, at 10am., on February

1, 2017. Please put it on your calendar and

pray for no inclement weather.

Volunteer Hours

Be sure to record your hours –

start now so you will have a record by

August! You are all great!

Faye Fisher,

Volunteer Hours Chairperson

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Dining with Diabetes

The WVU Extension Service in partnership with the CEOS Potomac Valley Hospital and RN’s who are certified Diabetes Educators will once again be offering the Dining with Diabe-tes Cooking School. When: Tentative Dates April 18 April 25 May 2 May 9 Time: 5:00-7:00 pm Location: United Methodist Church (beside of Keyser Post Office) Volunteers are welcome to prepare food, to demonstrate recipes, to help with registration and/or in the kitchen.

Spring Banquet

A member from each CEOS club is needed to attend the

meeting to help plan for Spring Banquet. We will meet

before County Council meeting on March 1, at 9 am.

Bring your thoughts and ideas. This needs to be some-

one who is not attending a lesson trainings.

WV State Folk Festival

In 2017 we hope very much to have a CEOS mem-

ber or a community member represent Mineral

County as the County Belle at the West Virginia

State Folk Festival. This is a wonderful opportuni-

ty! Applications are available at the Extension Of-

fice and are due March 3.

Who: Each county may select one “belle” who:

Is past her 70th birthday

Possesses qualities consistent with the spirit of

pioneer women

Participates in Saturday’s Parade, walking

three level street blocks, in her own period

costume.

What: The West Virginia State Folk Festival is the

oldest celebration of our Appalachian roots.

The music is the primary focus; visitors al-

so enjoy crafts, demonstrations, square

dancing downtown, an old fashioned

spelling bee, quilt show, gospel singing and

much more! This year will be extra special

with the 150 celebration!

Why: Belles represent their county and are hon-

ored guests at Friday’s Banquet and all oth-

er meals and receptions. These good will

ambassadors are a unique feature of the

festival. New friendships are formed and

old acquaintances renewed. Don’t miss

out!

Where: Glenville, in the heart of central West Vir-

ginia. The festival is held at various down-

town locations and on the campus of Glen-

ville State College. Accommodations and

all meals for Belles in the Residence Halls

are included in the sponsoring agency’s

fees.

When: June 15-17, 2017

For more information, contact Betsy Barr (304)

462-7302 or Barr.Family@glenville.edu .

Programs and activities offered by the West Virginia

University Extension Service are available to all persons

without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age,

veteran status, political beliefs, sexual orientation, nation-

al origin, and marital or family status.

Margaret W. Miltenberger

4-H and Family Extension Agent

M.Miltenberger@mail.wvu.edu

Sherry L. Whisner

Administrative Assistant

Sherry.Simon@mail.wvu.edu

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Community Baby Shower

Donations of items from the list below are

needed for the 5th Annual Community Ba-

by Shower on May 14th. Bring items to the

Health Department.

Disposable Diapers

Baby Lotion

Baby Wash

Baby Soap Powder

Diaper Cream

Baby Bottles

Pacifiers

Baby Blankets and Crib sheets

White Under-shirts and Onesies

Booties and Socks

Neutral Colored Sleepers

Small Hats

Mittens (to prevent scratching)

Sweaters

Disposable Wipes

Diaper Pails

Small Stuffed Animals & Toys

Cribs and Mattress

Strollers

Bibs- Burp cloths, and Lap Pads

Keyser Area CEOS Meeting - Hardy County

Theme: “?”

When: Saturday, April 22, 2017

8-9:00 am Registration, Closing 3:00 pm

Who: CEOS Members and Potential New Members

What: Choose from a variety of interesting workshop

selections. Fellowship with CEOS friends. Meet

new people from other clubs and counties.

Where: Hardy County

Registration: To be mailed out to members in

February

Any member wanting to teach a class contact Hampshire

County Extension Office 304-822-5013.

Corn and Black Bean Salad 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped 1 large red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro 2 garlic cloves, minced DRESSING: 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons canola oil 1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon pepper In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 8 servings. 2/3 cup: 142 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 choles-terol, 326mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

2017 Yearbook Corrections

Address Correction for County Treasurer:

Beth Buffone

1200 Lynmar St, Apt 6

Keyser, WV 26726

Phone # Correction

Pat Keller (Limestone CEOS) 304-788-2535

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Clubs – Try a New Club Project in 2017

Are you ready to for something new? Whether it is per-sonally, in a group, or in a club, we sometimes get stuck in a rut and are bored with the dull repetitiveness. Today, challenge yourself and your group to try some-thing new. This topic is a map to identify a project or new activity for your club. The surprise comes when we enjoy what we previously were hesitant to try! PROJECTS What is a project? A project is a hands-on activity that involves multiple sessions to complete or to gain new skills. Depending upon the project selected, it could be completed in few months or it could last a year or more. Members gain a lifelong new skill that could turn into a profession. Steps to develop a club project

Identify the project. Create a project plan. Identify an instructor. Develop a realistic timeline for completion. Make a supply list for materials needed. Estimate the cost of the project. Purchase materials. Hold the first session.

Project ideas: With a limitless number of project ideas, here are just a few to start brainstorming. Rug Making Basket Making Basic Sewing - Curtains Needle Felting Community Flower Improvement Project Food Preservation Quilted Wall Hanging Candle Making Soap Making Watercolor Painting Photography Wreath Making Herb Gardening “I Decides Projects” The herb gardening project has the possibility of learn-ing basic herb planting in the spring, adding new herbs as the seasons change, and finally, sessions on cooking with the herbs produced.

Resources for project instruction A member or local instructor who can meet with the group to teach the project works well. However, in this modern age of online videos, it is possible to find relia-ble instruction support. For a listing of these resources, go the WVCEOS website at ceos.ext.wvu.edu. The service project What if my club just isn’t into making things? Service projects are a great too! Developing a service project follows the same steps. Just be sure to come up with new ideas. Remember, the goal is to try something new. Some service projects can incorporate both a skill and outreach. For example, traditional blanket projects al-low members to use a skill to make the blankets and then give them to hospitals or shelters through out-reach programs.

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WV Women Who Made History!

This March WVCEOS lesson topic is especially good!

Be sure a lesson leader attends the training on January

25 at 9:00 AM at the Health Department. West Virginia

history of full of astonishing women who paved the way

for modern day women such as Harriet Jones, Ann Ma-

ria Reeves Jarvis, Kate Carpenter and Mary Lou Retton.

The fall copy of West Virginia Living includes a list of

50 “Wonder Women” who, through hard work and de-

termination, are making West Virginia a better place to

live today.

Ideas for Clubs:

* Learn about amazing women in WV History.

* Ask Club members to bring photos of the great women

in the lives.

* Discuss the ratification of the 19th amendment to the

U.S. Constitution on August 18, 1920 which gave wom-

en the right to vote. Soon to celebrate 100 years on

2020!

* Locate the WV Living article on 50 “Wonder Women”

and discuss.

* Discuss how things have changed for women over the

past 50 years 1967 - 2017.