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PURDUE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE Putnam County

Courthouse Annex 12 Central Square -- Greencastle, IN 46135-9703 · (765) 653-8411 · FAX: (765) 653-5279

Purdue University, Indiana Counties and U.S Department of Agriculture Cooperating An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution

Putnam County Extension Homemakers

August/September 2015 Newsletter

Calendar of Upcoming Events

August

4 National Night Out

6 AOC Post-Fair meeting, 6pm, Fairgrounds (pitch-in)

7-23 Indiana State Fair (The Year of the Farmer)

17 Leader Lesson “Last Request”, 2:00pm, Ext. Office

17 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30pm, Fairgrounds

19 Women Walk Putnam County Luncheon (see flyer for details)

27 Fall District Meeting, Sullivan County

29 Community Wellness Event, 10:00am, Fairgrounds

September

7 Labor Day—Extension Office Closed

10 County Council Meeting, 7pm, Extension Office

11 Deadline for submissions to the Oct/Nov newsletter

15 “All In” Session 1, 6:00pm, Fairgrounds

21 Fair Board meeting, 7:30pm, Fairgrounds

22 “All In” Session 2, 6:00pm, Greencastle HS Auditorium

23 Leader Lesson: “Dump Cakes”, 2pm, Extension office (RSVP)

24 Achievement Night, 6:30pm, Fairgrounds

29 “All In” Session 3, 6:00pm, Fairgrounds

October

8 Leader Lesson: “The Eyes of a Woman”, 1pm Extension office

12 Columbus Day—Extension Office closed

14-18 Extension Homemakers Week

19 Fair Board meeting, 7:30p, Fairgrounds

26 Putnam County Coats for Kids, Fairgrounds

Hello Friends!!!

By time you receive this I will have seen many of you at the fair. I am sure this fair has brought forth many

memories and fun times amongst friends. Every day I say to myself, I’m blessed and thrilled to work with such an

amazing group of homemakers. The talents and gifts showcased during the fair are amongst the best. I want to

encourage everyone to continue in your craft/hobby. In fact, I even encourage you to pick up a new craft, if your

schedule permits. While you build up your craft, do not worry about dinner. I have attached a quick recipe that is

sure to cut down your time in the kitchen. (See page 4 of newsletter.)

With thanks,

Jennifer Cannon, Extension Educator

2 Club News and Notes: Allspice traveled to Ferndale to eat at an Amish House for their an-

nual Summer Fling in June; Better Homes enjoyed a Quilting Lesson presented by new member

Dorlis Deaton, and are mourning the loss of one of their members, Carrie Reynolds, who passed away

in May; Club 16, in addition to planning Family Fun Day, presented a gift to member Marcia Sutherlin

in honor of her 50th wedding anniversary; Community Service invited guests Pat Pardue and Teri

Judy who gave an interesting lesson on succulent plant container gardens; Family, Friends, & Fun

held their June meeting at the Putnam County Museum with a pitch-in, and welcomed guest Lana

Schimpf; Friends and Neighbors created their own lesson about ways to save money, and made

donations to Shop With a Cop and 4-H awards; Heritage Heartland led a Craft Day for Kids Count

Camp in June and then had a dinner meeting at The Fluttering Duck; Homemakers Anonymous

held their May meeting at the Putnam County Museum following lunch at Almost Home; Northern

Town & Country Lights donated cupcakes to the Summer Reading program, and provided lunch

for “Lunch Bunch at the Park”; One Stitch at a Time has been busy with their Spring Retreat, mak-

ing sashes for Bible College graduates in Haiti, and preparing a float for the Fair Parade; Photog-

raphy Club presented a workshop for 30 4-H members enrolled in Photography, and took a field trip to

Bugle Valley Elk Farm; Sew Many Stitchers enjoy having Show and Tell time at their meetings;

Wild & Wacky Embroiderers are working on a quilting in the hoop club project. Compiled from Monthly Meeting Reports: Send yours to meegan.ebacher@gmail.com, or take to the office.

From the County President:

I want to take this opportunity to say "Thanks" to everyone who helped in any way with

the 2015 Putnam County Fair. You help is greatly appreciated. Now the fair is behind us

and another year is ahead. Plan to attend the district meeing, council meetings and pro-

grams being planned especially for you.

Welcome aboard to Pam Miller as our new county secretary. We look forward to working with her. A

thank you to Rita Reffett, out going county president for her last four years on the County Council

Board. She will be serving this year as Advisor.

Please ask your county officers and Barbara Tuttle, our district representative, to one of your

club meetings. Not only will you get to know them but your club can earn points toward an Honor

club.

This is a great organization and it does take all of us to make it successful.

Have a Happy Summer!

Sharon Baldwin, County President.

This year’s Past Presidents Arts & Craft show is November 6 & 7. If your club is interested in doing the food, call Brenda Heacock at 739-6380. She will forward a

form to you to be completed and returned to her by September 15.

Don’t forget to RSVP

to the Extension Office for the

Dump Cake Lesson on September 23rd!

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Club Reminders from the County President

Secretaries: Are all member records up to date? ( I.e. New recruits, address

changes, withdrawn or passed on ? ) . Please send appropriate forms to the Extension

Office.

Achievement Night will be held September 24 at the Fairgrounds. Secretaries, get

"This Year's Achievements" sheet along with perfect attendance names in ASAP to

the Extension Office. Form is in the Secretary Record Book. The Family, Friends &

Fun Club assisted by Northern Town & Country Lights are our hosts for the evening.

October 25 is IEHA state wide Make a Difference Day. Please send you ideas of

something we can do in Putnam County with your club president to the County

Council Meeting September 10th.

We would like to start Recipe corner in the newsletter. Send your recipes to Meegan

Ebacher. E-mail is in the yearbook.

The Key to IEHA is Membership. I hope each club will work on it this year.

Please be aware tat as a mailbox member, you may participate in any program, lesson

or be on any committee to help plan activities, functions, or special events.

Achievement Night

September 24th, 6:30pm, Fairgrounds

Thanks to Club 16 & Cloverdale Daytime Darlings

for a fantastic Family Fun Day!

Be sure to look for the Putnam County Fair Wrap Up

in the next newsletter!

Email your 2015 Putnam County Fair photos to meegan.ebacher@gmail.com

and you might see them in the next newsletter!

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Membership Fun Issue 2 (Shared by your State Point of Contact Membership Team)

Make up a word to describe your club! Why do you like your club? a.) It’s cool---add ‘Wonda’ to your word b.) It’s there—add ‘Na’ to your word c.) People are funny—add ‘Fun’ d.) I learn things—add ‘Sophi’ Why do you keep coming back to club? a.) I never know what to expect—add ‘vari’ to your word b.) To catch up with friends—add ‘phila’ to your word c.) I have nothing better to do—add ‘na’ to your word d.) It’s fun!—add ‘fun’ to your word Would you invite a friend to club? a.) Yes---add ‘ya’ to the end of the word b.) No—add ‘na’ to the end of the word What type of person are you? a.) I’m very positive—add ‘isimo’ to the end of your word b.) I’m very negative—add ‘boo-boo’ to the end of your word c.) It depends on the day—add ‘tivity’ to the end of your word Put all of the parts together and you have the perfect word to describe your club! ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

Share this with your club-mates and friends!

Barley Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

1 large head green cabbage, cored

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion

3 cups cooked pearl barley

3 ounces crumbled feta cheese (about 3/4 cup)

1/2 cup dried currants

Steam cabbage head 8 minutes; cool slightly. Remove 16 leaves from cabbage head; discard remaining cabbage.

Cut off raised portion of the center vein of each cabbage leaf (do not cut out vein); set trimmed cabbage leaves

aside.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cover and cook 6 minutes or until tender.

Remove from heat; stir in barley and next 4 ingredients (through parsley). Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8

teaspoon pepper.

Place cabbage leaves on a flat surface; spoon about 1/3 cup barley mixture into center of each cabbage leaf. Fold in

edges of leaves over barley mixture; roll up. Arrange cabbage rolls in bottom of a 5-quart electric slow cooker.

Combine the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper, apple juice, vinegar, and tomatoes; pour

evenly over cabbage rolls. Cover and cook on high 2 hours or until thoroughly heated.

*Recipe obtained from Cooking Light

2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1/4 teaspoon salt, divided

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided

1/2 cup apple juice

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained

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IEHA Terre Haute District Fall Meeting

Theme: “Backyard Bar-B-Que” Casual Dress

Who: All members of IEHA and their guests are welcome! When: Thursday, August 27, 2015

Registration begins at 9:30 A.M. (morning refreshments will be served) Meeting begins promptly at 10:00 A.M.

Where: First Christian Church, 105 Broad Street, Sullivan Cost: $11.00

Lunch menu: pulled pork sandwich, potato salad, baked beans, relish tray/fruit tray, cupcake, beverages

RSVP: No later than August 14, 2015 If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact

Lori Bouslog at 812-268-4332, or lbouslog@purdue.edu, prior to the meeting. For special dietary needs, contact Lori Bouslog by August 14, 2015.

Donations gratefully accepted for Our Father’s Arms Food Pantry, located in Sullivan. Items needed are toiletries, paper products, baby diapers and wipes.

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __ Please complete with payment and return NO LATER THAN August 12, 2015

Make checks payable to: Putnam County Extension Homemakers (Putnam County Treasurer will send 1 check and all registrations)

Turn your registration form/check into the Putnam County Extension Office by the due date August 12th.

(Please print.)

IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE SEND ONE REGISTRATION FORM/CHECK PER CLUB Club:_________________ Contact person’s name/phone:_____________________ Names of attendees:____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

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