WALWORTH COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR HOME & COMMUNITY EDUCATION
C/O
UW-EXTENSION, 100 W. WALWORTH ST., PO BOX 1001, ELKHORN, WI 53121 (262) 741-4951
SUMMER 2015
President’s Notes
By Mary Vander Veen
I was trying to figure out what to write for this newsletter when I
came across something I had clipped from a newsletter that Betty
Ann Tubbin included in a column she wrote when she was HCE State
Membership Chair:
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Program Coordinator’s Report
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There are three powers of positive attitude that lead to a positive
environment where it is nearly impossible for negativity to
survive.
Save the Date
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Wisconsin Bookworms™
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Here are three attitudes to promote:
Log Cabin Hostess Schedule
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WCHCE Scholarship Recipient
3
In Sympathy
3
Stitches of Love
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Arlene Patek Information
4
Mystery Tour Information
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Beware! Scam!
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Newsletter Extra
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Ask the Expert
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It’s easy to think negative thoughts when we think that our
membership is down to 41 members, but then I thought about what
those 41 members do.
Notes of Thanks
8
Two Recognized at State Fair
Association Convention
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THANK YOU TO –
WCHCE Calendar
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Our Wisconsin Bookworm™ readers who read to 197 children
during the school year.
Mystery Tour Flyer
11
Log Cabin Sign Up Sheet
13
An active group of sewers that meet to sew astounding numbers
of turbans, quilts, and comfort pillows.
On the Move and In the Groove 15
1. Positive – fun attitude that causes good things to happen
2. Creative – attitude that sees new ideas and many solutions
3. Energizing – attitude that triggers enthusiasm
Thinking negative thoughts is easy. It seems we can always find
something wrong with anything, but all it does is drive us deeper
into the hole of “negativity.” On the other hand, a positive
attitude stimulates our creative ideas and energizes us to get busy
carrying out those ideas.
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Forms That Need Our Attention 3
State Conference Information
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Club and county officers who carry out the responsibilities of their offices.
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Members who don’t just belong, but participate by assisting in county activities and raising funds to
support our county projects.
Remember how powerful your attitude can be. Which attitude will you bring to your next meeting?
Something Sparkly
By Mary Vander Veen
Thanks to DuAnn Webb for creating our county entry in the WAHCE State
Cultural Arts “Something Sparkly” contest. The contest recognizes the 75th
anniversary of WAHCE.
Her entry will be on display at the WAHCE State Conference in Stevens Point
and also in the Log Cabin. Thanks, also, to DuAnn for planning and creating
the booklet for our International Night “Visit to Ireland” and to Betty Wuttke and Winnie Shelton for the
pictures and display items from Ireland.
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Program Coordinator’s Report
By Eileen Guthrie, Program Coordinator
As I look out the window, it is very obvious that spring has sprung, the dull colors of winter are fading
quickly, and things are turning a healthy green. Most of the trees either have small leaves or are close
to bursting open. The spring flowers bring joy to the eyes as they exhibit their beautiful colors and
fragrances. Fields are being planted, home gardeners are busy sowing their seeds in the ground, and
lawn mowers are once again busy for another season. It is a beautiful time of year as new life is all
around us; new born kittens are meowing in the barn, along with many other little critters out in the
wild. Many birds are back, but there are a lot more song birds to arrive anytime now. The birds are
searching for material to build their nests. We have goslings swimming on our pond, as well as
ducklings. In a few weeks, there will be so many beautiful shades of green from trees, grass, corn,
soybeans, and wheat fields. These are the signs of spring that I look forward to each year.
February 24 was the Day of Learning. LeAnn Kuhlemeyer from the Vince Lombardi Cancer Center
spoke to us about cancer, including how it forms and signs to look out for. She also spoke about how
important it is to keep in contact with your doctor and have regular mammograms. Deputy Dan Nelson
spoke to us about identity theft and how it can happen to anyone of us without us having any idea.
Beware all of the time that there are people out there plotting a new way to steal someone’s identity.
March 7 we hosted Smart Gardening Day; we had good attendance. Those who took part in the classes
spoke favorably on the evaluation sheets.
Did you attend the International Meeting where we learned about Ireland? Thanks to the Sharon
Lamplighters for doing the research and preparing an interesting booklet for us to learn about Ireland
and enjoy. Those who attended enjoyed a tasty Irish meal. Thanks to Betty Wuttke’s camera skills, we
enjoyed the pictures she took when she visited Ireland. There were some other members who also
visited Ireland and shared some of their experiences. Thanks again, Sharon Lamplighters, for an
enjoyable evening, and a special thanks to DuAnn Webb.
I know you want to know where we are going on the Mystery Tour, but you have to wait until
Wednesday, July 8 to find out. Look for more information on page 5 of this newsletter.
Enjoy the summer!
Save the Date
Please make a note in your handbook that the Evening on Learning will be on
Thursday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m. at the Government Center.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
Wisconsin Bookworms™
By Emma Peterson, Coordinator
The readers have, or are about to, read the last book in the 2014-15 school
year. I want to thank them all for the good work they do and hope they will
continue to keep up the good work.
I would like to say a big THANK YOU to the clubs and all the individuals
who donated an item for the Wisconsin Bookworms™ raffle at Smart
Gardening Day. We had many lovely items, and the money we made goes
toward the 2015-16 books for the school year. THANK YOU again.
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GOOD NEWS
Forms that need our attention!
By Barb Papcke, VP Community & Family Life
In our February 2015 Good News remarks by President Mary Vander Veen, we were encouraged to participate in the
voluntary program “On the Move and In the Groove.” When you have your report filled out, please send it to me by
June 1, 2015. Need a form? Find it on page 15 of this newsletter.
I hope that each one of you have been keeping track of your club member achievement and contribution; that form
was also included in the February 2015 Good News newsletter. The dates for this report are from June 1, 2014 to May
31, 2015 and need to be turned in to me by June 10, 2015. This information is a good tool for our Family Living
Educator to use at the Walworth County Board level when it is budget time and also for the amount of volunteer
hours Walworth County HCE is providing Walworth County. Why not take a few minutes and fill out these forms so
we can toot our horn of the many things we do!
Log Cabin Hostess Schedule
By Mary Vander Veen
Plans are well underway to schedule the demonstrators in the
Log Cabin at the Walworth County Fair. The theme for this
year’s fair is “Just Another Day in Paradise,” so you won’t want
to miss signing up to hostess in the cabin for your “day in
paradise.” Please send, call, or email your choice of the time
you would like to hostess to Mary Vander Veen. Find the Log
Cabin Schedule on page 13.
WCHCE Scholarship Awarded to Daniela Porras
By Mary Vander Veen
The recipient of the 2015 Walworth County HCE $1,000 Scholarship is Daniela Porris.
Daniela attends Whitewater High School and has been accepted to attend UW-Whitewater next year. She has
received High Honor Roll since the beginning of her freshman year and has been a member of the National Honor
Society her junior and senior year. She has received certification to be an Assistant Child Care Teacher and is a Peer
Mentor. She plans to be a teacher at the elementary level. She speaks, reads, and writes Spanish; she feels this is
important in order to have students and their parents feel comfortable communicating with her.
Daniela was unable to be with us at International Night, but plans on attending our Fall Association Meeting. Thanks
to the Scholarship Committee for making the difficult decision on the winner; we had many worthy applicants.
In Sympathy
Kathy Walstra, a member of the Sharon Lamplighters, passed away March 13, 2015.
Kathy is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. For years,
she was employed at Sharon Grade School as an assistant teacher for all grades, but
especially in the field of Special Education and Headstart. She was also a reporter for
the Sharon Reporter newspaper. She will be greatly missed.
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Stitches of Love
By Eileen Guthrie
There were 10 members that came and sewed at our last sewing meeting on May 12;
we were all busy doing various tasks. We will meet again on Tuesday, June 9 at 9:00
a.m. at Millard Church. We will sew potholders, hats, comfort pillows, and lap robes. If you have
sewed with us before, you know to bring your sewing machine (if you are a sewer), a scissors, and
you favorite little sewing gadgets. If you are not a sewer, we can find a job for you, or just stop in
for a cup of coffee and a mid-morning snack, and take a look at what we are doing.
I was asked by one of the Breast Care Coordinators just how many hats and pillows we have made
over the years. We started making just the lap robes in the early 90s, an idea we got at the State
Conference. We branched out a few years later and started making hats, too; also an idea from
State Conference. The comfort pillows came later when a member of Millardaires asked why we
were not making them. We had never heard of them, but we soon learned from a cancer patient
how to make them.
I did some calculations from February 2009. (We have been sewing for some time before that
date, but this is just the book that I am using at the present time for records.)
So here it is. Since February 2009, we have made and delivered:
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4,002 hats
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2,831 comfort pillows
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302 walker caddies
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529 drain pouches, and
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279 quilts.
Not too shabby for an average of 14 sewers per meeting.
Hope to see you on Tuesday, June 9 at Millard Church.
Arlene Patek
By Barb Papcke
As we gather for our HCE sewing meetings, our conservations seem to always ask a question. Has
anyone heard anything about Arlene Patek? Arlene would always attend the Spring & Fall
Association meetings, Mystery Tour, and sewing meetings, but have not seen her lately.
Yesterday, May 12th, at our sewing meeting, our discussion again was about Arlene. Jean Maclean
had some information, but would try to see what she could find out. Late afternoon after arriving
home from sewing, I received a phone call from Jean with information about Arlene.
Arlene is at Golden Years in Walworth, Wisconsin. If you would like to send a note or card to
Arlene, here is her address. I’m sure she would enjoy hearing from her HCE members.
Golden Years
Arlene Patek
270 Ridge Road, Apt. #216
Walworth, WI 53184
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Mystery Tour Information
July 8, 2015
We will be leaving from the Walworth County Fairgrounds. Parking will be in front of the Fair Office. We will board
the bus at 7:30 a.m. and leave at 7:45 a.m. for our destination!
1. Wear comfortable shoes; no flip flops, open-toed shoes, or heels for
walking and shopping.
2. If anyone has limited mobility (uses a wheelchair, cane, walker, or
trouble going up or down stairs), please indicate on your reservation
form so previsions may be made for the first tour. This tour does
have stairs to the second floor and back down, but not many!!!
3. The second tour will be a step-on tour; no walking will be necessary.
We will have a step-on tour guide.
4. The third tour will be fun and very informative. After the tour, you are free to shop till you drop! Walking will be
up to you, as much or as little as you want to do!!!!
5. The price is $48.00 for HCE members or $50.00 for Non-members and is all-inclusive.
For more information or to register, see flyer on page 11.
Beware!!!! Scam!!!!
By Barb Papcke, VP Family & Community Life
At our International Night on April 23, 2015, I shared information about a phone
message I received. If you weren’t able to be at this meeting, I will share with you what
happened.
On the afternoon of April 9, we received a phone message, and when I listened to the
message, the lady’s voice told me that they had been trying to reach us. The IRS was
going to sue us, and we needed to call 509-587-4587.
First of all, the IRS will never call you, so this is a scam! I then called our Walworth
County Sheriff’s Office, and the office personnel said they would send out a squad, and I
said that wasn’t necessary, but she did say that I should file a complaint with the FTC.org. I did file a complaint on
the computer. It is no wonder that older people might call that number back, and the next thing they know, they
have all of their information, and the amount they were looking for is already gone from their account. I did do a
reverse phone number look up, and the number was from the State of Washington.
It seemed as though we were getting a lot of soliciting calls, so I reregistered on the National Do Not Call Registry.
All of the above can be done on the computer. If you are not on a computer, one can always go to the public library
to register these complaints with the use of their computers. With all of the identify theft and scams going on, we
need to be aware of our surroundings. Never give out your Social Security Number, bank account numbers, or
credit or debit card numbers over the phone unless your know you are dealing with a reparable person. You can
never be too careful!!!!
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Newsletter Extra
By Eileen Guthrie, Program Coordinator
We had a lesson on Identity Theft in February, but we cannot be too careful when it comes to this subject. This is part
of a class we had at State Conference last September in one of the Pool Classes on Identity Theft. As you read this, I
realize it will have some information that we all know, but I also think it will refresh your memory on some dos and
don’ts when it comes to Identity Theft. This is one thing that I hope none of you have experienced or will ever have to
experience.
Protect Your Personal Information
Keep your important papers secure.
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Lock them up. Lock your financial documents and records in a safe place at
home, and lock your wallet or purse in a safe place at work.
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Limit what you carry. When you go out, take only the identification, credit,
and debit cards you need.
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Leave your Social Security and Medicare cards at home or in a secure place.
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Pick up your new checks at the bank. When you order new checks, don’t have them mailed to your home, unless
you have a secure mailbox with a lock.
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Shred sensitive documents. Shred receipts, credit offers, credit applications, insurance forms, physician
statements checks, bank statements, expired charge cards, and similar documents before you put them in your
trash or recycling.
Be careful with your mail.
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Take outgoing mail to post office collection boxes or the post office. Promptly remove mail that arrives in your
mailbox. If you will be away from home for several days, request a vacation hold on your mail:
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Go to your local post office,
Visit www.usps.com/holdmail, or
Call the U.S. Postal Service at 1-800-275-8777.
Consider opting out of prescreened offers of credit and insurance by mail. You can opt out for 5 years or
permanently. To opt out for 5 years, call 1-888-567-8688 or go to www.optoutprescreen.com. The 3 nationwide
credit reporting companies operate the phone numbers and website.
Protect your medical information.
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Destroy the labels on prescription bottles before you throw them out. Don’t share your health plan information
with anyone who offers free health services or products.
Exercise your curiosity.
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Before you share information at your workplace, a business, your child’s school, or a doctor’s office, ask who will
have access to your information, how it will be handled, and how it will be disposed of.
Secure your Social Security Number
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Protect it. Share Social Security numbers only when necessary. Ask if you can use a different kind of
identification.
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If someone asks you to share your or your child’s Social Security number ask:
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Why they need it,
How it will be used,
How they will protect it, and
What happens if you don’t share the number?
The decision to share is yours. A business may not provide you with a service or benefit if you don’t provide your
number. Sometimes you must share your number. Your employer and financial institutions need your Social
Security number for wage and tax reporting purposes. A business may ask for your Social Security number as they
can check your credit when you apply for a loan, rent an apartment, or sign up for utility service.
Be alert to impersonators online
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Be sure you know who is getting your personal or financial information online. If a company that claims to have
an account with you sends an email asking for personal information, don’t click on links in the email. Instead,
type the company name into your web browser, go to their site, and contact them through customer service, or
call the customer service number listed on your account statement. Ask whether the company really sent a
request.
Protect your computer and mobile device
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Use anti-virus software, anti-spyware software, and a firewall. Set your preference to update these protections
often. Protect against intrusions and infections that can compromise your computer files or passwords by
installing security patches for your operating system and other software programs.
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Don’t open files, click on links, or download programs sent by strangers. Opening a file from someone you don’t
know could expose your system to a computer virus or spyware that captures your passwords or other
information you type.
Safely dispose of personal information
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Before you dispose of a computer, get rid of all the personal information it stores. Use a wipe utility program to
overwrite the entire hard drive.
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Before you dispose of a mobile device, check your owner’s manual, the service provider’s website, or the device
manufacturer’s website for information on how to delete information permanently and how to save or transfer
information to a new device.
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Remove the memory or subscriber identity module (SIM) card from a mobile device. Remove the phone book,
lists of calls made and received, voicemails, messages sent and received, organizer folders, web search history,
and photos.
Protect your data and personal information
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Encrypt your data. Keep your browser secure. To guard your online transactions, use encryption software that
scrambles information you send over the internet. A “lock” icon on the status bar of your internet browser means
your information will be safe when it’s transmitted. Look for the lock before you send personal or financial
information online.
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Be wise about Wi-Fi. Before you send personal information over your laptop or smartphone on a public wireless
network in a coffee shop, library, airport, hotel, or other public place, see if your information will be protected. If
you use an encrypted website, it protects only the information you send to and from that site. If you use a secure
wireless network, all the information you send on that network is protected.
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Keep passwords private. Use strong passwords with your laptop, credit, bank, and other accounts. The longer the
password, the harder it is to crack. Create passwords that mix letters, numbers, and special characters. Don’t use
the same password for many accounts. If it’s stolen from you – or from one of the companies with which you do
business – it can be used to take over all your accounts.
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Don’t overshare on social networking sites. If you post too much information about yourself, an identity thief can
find information about your life, use it to answer “challenge” questions on your accounts, and get access to your
money and personal information.
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Consider limiting access to your networking page to a small group of people. Never post your full name, Social
Security number, address, phone number, or account numbers in publicly accessible sites.
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Lock up your laptop. Keep financial information on your laptop only when necessary. Don’t use an automatic
logging feature that saves your user name and password, and always log off when you’re finished. That way if your
laptop is stolen, it will be harder for a thief to get at your personal information.
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Read privacy policies. Yes, they can be long and complex, but they tell you how the site maintains access security
and control of the personal information it collects, how it uses the information, and whether it provides
information to third parties. If you don’t see or understand a site’s privacy policy, consider doing business
elsewhere.
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Ask the Expert
Question from Jan Papcke:
I opened a can of Essential Green Beans from Sentry and warmed a few in the microwave, just the
beans, not in juice, and they shot up sparks. Of course, I shut it off when I realized it, thought
maybe it was grease on the plate, as the plate had other things on it. I tried more on a clean plate,
and the same thing happened. Why do you think they sparked?
Answer from Dr. Barbara Ingham, Professor & Food Safety Specialist, UW-Madison:
This is such a great question and, I think, the answer is so amazing.
What you are seeing is the sparking of sugars or salts naturally present
in the beans. You can often notice this more on French-cut beans, but
the kitchen cut beans will do this too. You can even see YouTube videos
of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDEultM6aWo.
There are reports of this happening with carrots, grapes (amazing
arcing!), raspberries, sweet potatoes, etc. It happens generally when the
items are placed in minimal water (water will quench the fires or
sparks). This is not due to any heavy metal contamination, but a natural
consequence of this type of heating and the fact that microwaving is a
localized heating source and sugars are combustible.
Hope this helps!
Notes of Thanks
Dear friends,
Just a note to say thank you for the comfort pillow given to me just
prior to my surgery. It has helped greatly and is a wonderful gift.
God’s blessings to you all,
Annette
Dear HCE,
Thank you so much for our wedding gift! It
was not necessary, but very much
appreciated.
The wedding was wonderful, all we could
have imagined it to be. Our honeymoon to
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic was
beautiful as well. A wonderful beginning to
many years of happiness.
Thanks again,
Mr. & Mrs. Markus & Brittany (Wierzbach)
Savaglio
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GOOD NEWS
Two Recognized at State Fair Association Convention
From Elkhorn Independent, January 22, 2015
Two longtime supporters of the Walworth
County Fair were recently honored at the
2015 Wisconsin Fair Association for their
dedication to the fair.
The V.I.P. Award for District 4 was
presented to Audrey Wuttke of the
Walworth County Fair. Susan Pruessing,
Walworth County Fair Marketing and
Public Relations Manager, said Wuttke has
been a staple of the Walworth County Fair
for over 50 years. She said Wuttke is a
volunteer, fair supporter, coordinator of
their historical log cabin displays and park
stage helper.
“Audrey organizes informational displays
all six days of the fair for the log cabin, built
in 1936 for the 100th anniversary of
Walworth County,” Pruessing said. “She
assists with the opening day ceremony,
providing and serving cake and punch.
“Audrey Wuttke helps any way she can,
quietly and with a smile. She will even bring
her iron and ironing board to press
grandstand performers’ outfits.”
The Hall of Fame award was presented to
Robert Handel, who has worked with the
Meat Animal Sale Committee since 1973
and been the chairman of for the last 21
years.
After the fair, Pruessing said he organizes an appreciation dinner for the buyers.
She said Bob has served as Fair Board Director for 19 years, and has been the Vice President the
last 14, working with the booking agent to secure grandstand entertainment.
“Bob was the leader in securing a trolley that goes throughout the area bringing people to the fair
free of charge,” she said, noting he is involved with long range plans of the buildings and grounds.
“Bob is deeply committed to making his local fair the best it can be. This was most evident when an
illness left Bob paralyzed from the waist down 8 years ago, yet he is determined to not let this
interfere with his fair duties.”
Bob is on the State Audit Committee, assists with the Auction and is involved with IAFE functions.
In addition, Emilie Cerny represented the Walworth County Fair in the 2015 Fairest of the Fair
competition, placing in the top ten in the state.
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Itinerary:
7:30 Board Van Galder Motor Coach
Park on the Fairgrounds in front of the Fair Office
$48 HCE Member
$50 Non-Member
Reservation deadline is
Wednesday, July 1 st
Name:
7:45
9:00
10:30
11:30
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2:00
4:00
Sharp! Leave Fairgrounds
Tour
Tour/Step on Bus Tour
Lunch (All-inclusive)
Tour
Shopping
Leave For Elkhorn
Phone:
Guest:
Chaperone Release Form
I hereby release Walworth County Association for Home & Community Education and
Barb Papcke from any medical responsibility that may result from this outing. In case
of an emergency, please furnish a contact name and phone number.
Passenger Name:
In case of emergency call:
Name:
Phone Number:
For reservations, make check payable to: WCHCE
Mail payment & form to: Barb Papcke, N7361 County Rd O, Elkhorn, WI 53121
Reservations will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Phone# 262-495-8522
Thursday,
September 3
Friday,
September 4
Saturday,
September 5
Sunday,
September 6
Monday,
September 7
We need your help. If you can volunteer, please contact Mary VanderVeen at 262-736-4826, email maryvdv@gmail.com,
or mail this form to Mary VanderVeen, W8830 Cemetery Rd., Sharon, WI 53585
THANK YOU for being willing to hostess in the HCE Log Cabin at the Walworth County Fair. One person should sell raffle
tickets for the quilt and the other act as greeter/information person. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before your shift
starts. Instructions are on the wall for closing the Log Cabin each evening.
Sewers
3:00 – 6:00 PM
12:00 – 3:00 PM
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Open Cabin
Demonstrators
Wednesday,
September 2
2015 Log Cabin Schedule
2015 WAHCE Conference Registration Information
September 14, 15, and 16, 2015
Holiday Inn & Convention Center
1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54482
“CELEBRATE THE MANY FACETS OF HCE”
Make Check payable to: WAHCE, Inc.
Mail with registration form to Conference Registrar Darlene Schumacher
2531 Golf Course Road, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Phone: 715-424-2851
Email: darleneschumacher41@gmail.com
Registration, Tour and Meal Fees are transferable, but not refundable.
WAHCE reserves the right to alter or cancel a class as necessary.
UW-Extension Family Living Educators are not required to pay a registration fee.
Registration Deadline: August 14, 2015
Registration Hours: Sunday, September 13 ............................. 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Monday, September 14 .............................. 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday, September 15 ............................ 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM & 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday, September 16. ...................... 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Tours: Five tours are scheduled. Please indicate your first (1), second (2), third (3), fourth (4) and fifth (5)
choice. Include the tour fee with your registration. If you need special bus accommodations please
indicate that information on your registration form so we can make arrangements with Lamers to
provide a coach with handicap access.
Cultural Arts. Items may be brought in Sunday (9/13) from 6:30 – 8:00 PM or Monday (9/14) from 8:00 AM –
11:00 AM. Judging will begin at 1:00 PM.
Business Meeting – Workshop #101: President Betty Anne Tubbin will preside at the WAHCE, Inc. Annual
Business Meeting which is open to all conference attendees. Voting delegates (County Presidents and
WAHCE Board members) are required to attend. All voting delegates will sit in assigned seating.
Workshops: Indicate your first (1), second (2), third (3), fourth (4), and fifth (5) choice in each time period.
Second, third, fourth and fifth choices are needed in case your first choice is filled. Omitting the second, third,
fourth and fifth choice will not insure placement in your first choice.
POOL Workshops: Sessions 201 (Raising a Thinking Child) and 502 (Food Label Lingo) are the POOL
workshops. Every county should have their Vice President of Program and Vice President of Family and
Community Life (or a substitute) attending these sessions. All are welcome.
Meals: The cost of the meal package is $96 (including gratuity). The meal package includes Monday night
dinner, Tuesday breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Wednesday breakfast and lunch. Please indicate any
special meal requirements on the registration form.
Room Reservations: Reservations must be made directly with the Holiday Inn. Call the hotel directly at
1-888-815-9115 and mention “Group Code AHC” for the special room rate of $99. A credit card will be
requested. Check in time is 3PM – check out time is 12:00 noon. The rooms will be held until August 14th.
Wisconsin Sales Tax Exemption: You must bring a letter with your County HCE letterhead on it, stating you
are a member in good standing in WAHCE and it should include the tax-exempt number.
Conference Chair: Rose McGrath, 920-361-2478
e-mail: mcgrath3@centurytel.net
Co-Chair: Marcelline Protheroe, 920-622-3959
e-mail: proth@centurytel.net
PLEASE ATTEND AND HELP CELEBRATE WAHCE’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY!
2015 WAHCE Conference Registration
September 14 - 16, 2015
Holiday Inn & Conference Center, 1001 Amber Street, Stevens Point, WI 54482
Name
County
Address
District
City
Telephone (including area code)
Zip
E-mail address
Officer or Committee Chair (circle one)
First Time Attendee?
State
State District County
Yes
No
Specific Office held
Special dietary needs? (i.e. vegetarian)
I grant the WAHCE, the right to use, publish, and copyright my image for educational programs and publications, web sites and promotion
of the WAHCE programs. PLEASE SIGN:
Make check payable to WAHCE, Inc. and mail with registration form to Conference Registrar:
Darlene Schumacher, 2531 Golf Course Road, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494. Phone 715-424-2851
E-mail: darleneschumacher41@gmail.com Registration Deadline: August 14, 2015
Workshops & Tours **Please number in order of preference 1, 2, 3, 4, 5**
September 14th, Tours 12:00 – 5:00PM
__ #1 Renewable Energy/Gordondale Farms/Grosheks
__ #2 Paragon Farms/Alpaca
__ #3 W/NP Warehouse /Museum or Art Gallery
__ #4 Verso Paper Mill/Sculpture Park
_ _#5 Shops & Galleries (on your own)
_____Need handicap access on bus
September 16th, Wednesday
$ 23.00
$ 23.00
$ 23.00
$ 23.00
$ -0–
Not going on a Tour ?– try “Simple Qi Gong for Health"
Monday, 3:00 – 4:00PM
September 15th, Tuesday
Workshops Session #1 8:30 – 9:45
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101
102
103
104
105
106
107
WAHCE Annual Business Meeting
Salt Substitutes
Communications in the 21st Century
Queen of Green
Self Management of Chronic Illnesses
Attracting Winter Birds
Staying Healthy with the Seasons
Workshop Session #2 10:15 – 11:30
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201
202
203
204
205
206
207
POOL (1)-Raising a Thinking Child
International
Membership
Secretary
Treasurer
Wisconsin Bookworms™ #1 (Polish & Reset for Brilliance)
Cooking for 1 or 2
Workshop Session #3 1:30 – 3:00 PM
_X__ 301 GENERAL SESSION- “Celebrate What’s Right with the World”
Workshop Session #4 3:30 – 4:45
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401
402
403
404
405
406
407
The Plain People/Amish
Driving Your Car on the Energy from the Sun
Being an Indian in 2015
The Civil War Era – Quilts & Stories
History of the Grand Army Home
The Eyes Have It - Potatoes
WAHCE Facebook & Bulletproof your Computer
Workshop Session #5 8:30 – 9:45
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___ 503
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___ 506
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Wisconsin Bookworms™ #2 (Page Turners)
POOL (2)-Food Label Lingo: Understanding food labels
Gardening with Native Plants
Your Brain, Your Emotions
Helpful Driving Tips including Roundabouts
Hearing Loops
Sharing the Joy of Reading
Workshop Session #6 10:15 – 11:30
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601
602
603
604
605
606
607
My Life as a Beekeeper
Color in the Garden
Sun catcher - Craft
Bomb Removal in Laos
Seeing Red – History of Redwork - Craft
Wisconsin Women Making History
The Basics of Dementia/Being Prepared
Full Registration Fees:
*Each County Bring Tax ID Number Sheet*
WAHCE Member or spouse
Non-member
UWEX
Late Fee (after August 14)
Total Meal Package (6 meals)
One Day Fees:
Monday Evening Meal
Tuesday Registration
Tuesday Breakfast
Tuesday Lunch
Tuesday Banquet
Wednesday Registration
Wednesday Breakfast
Wednesday Lunch
$48.00
$50.00
$00 (FREE)
$15.00
$96.00
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$
$
$
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$20.00
$30.00
$16.00
$17.00
$20.00
$20.00
$16.00
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Tour Fee
Total Enclosed:
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2015 WAHCE Conference Tours
If you need special bus accommodations please indicate that information on your
registration form so we can make arrangements with Lamers to provide a coach with handicap access.
Tour #1.
Cost: $23.00
MREA/Midwest Renewable Energy Association: Tour the
grounds and the ReNew the Earth Institute where people
of all ages can learn about renewable energy, energy
efficiency, sustainable living, and other environmental
issues. The institute has working renewable energy
systems, hands-on educational displays, demonstration
gardens, a resource library, workshop room and
conference room. The building incorporates energy
efficient features, including passive solar design,
standing-seam Galvalume roof, daylighting, energy
efficient light fixtures, solar tubes, and in-floor radiant
heat. One hundred percent of the electricity at the
Institute is generated from on- and off-site renewable
energy systems. (midwestrenew.org)
Gordondale Farms: Since 2002 this family dairy farm has
successfully operated anaerobic manure digesters (the
first in Central Wisconsin). The design for the system
was chosen for its many economic and environmental
benefits, plus the flexibility to grow with the farm.
Groshek Dairy: The Grosheks recently modernized their
family dairy with the newest technology available in the
industry. Learn about and see robotic milkers in action.
Tour #2.
Cost: $23.00
Paragon Farms: *Tour the huge “state of the art” potato
packing and shipping plant. Follow the “just dug”
potatoes as they go through the plant and are readied for
marketing around the world. *No open-toed shoes,
bags, or “hanging” jewelry are allowed in the plant.
DVZ's Alpaca Hideaway: Seeing and learning about
Dennis & Vicky Zimmerman's alpacas will prove to be
one of the neatest things you've ever done! You'll get “up
close and personal” with some of these delightful animals
and you'll see how cute, gentle and fun they are. There is
also a shop so can shop for yarn and other alpaca items.
Tour #3.
Cost: $23.00
W/NP Warehouse Headquarters & Gift Shop: See the
different kinds of donated items and learn how they are
sorted, stored, and packed for shipping. Then visit the
headquarters in Nelson Hall. The Gift Shop will be fully
stocked with items made by the Nicaraguans for you to
see and buy!
*UWSP: Museum of Natural History OR The Carleston Art
Gallery: There will not be time to enjoy both of these
displays, so you'll have to pick which venue you want to
see.
Tour #4.
Cost: $23.00
*Verso Paper Mill: The paper industry has been an
important part of the history and growth of Portage
County and Central Wisconsin for decades. Many mills in
the area have closed or have been sold as a result of the
industry's shift to the southern states. Although tours are
no longer open to the public, Verso (recently purchased
from New Page) has agreed to allow our group to tour
their facility! *All visitors must wear long pants and
close-toed, flat shoes.
All ties, scarves &
necklaces/jewelry must be tucked in or left in the
conference room. No cameras, video equipment, or
cell phones allowed on the tour.
Downtown Historic Murals: Tour the murals depicting the
area's history by bus. Stevens Point Sculpture Park:
Explore beautiful art installations along a scenic trail. The
Sculpture Park provides a welcoming and accessible
outdoor venue for diverse works, including environmental
art, exhibitions, activities, and educational programs.
(stevenpointsculpturepark.org)
Tour #5.
Cost: $0.00/or bus fare
Shops & Galleries on Main:
This is a self-directed
tour. Private cars or the city bus line can be used for
transportation to downtown Stevens Point. Main Street
offers something for everyone. There are three art
galleries (Gallery Q Artists Coop, Riverside Arts Center,
and Scarabocchio Art Museum) and numerous specialty
shops, including: Blue Bead Trading Co., Clay Corner
Studio, Call it New/Call it Antique, The Companion Shop,
Dala's Import Oasis, The Farmers Market on the Square,
Gepetto's Workshop, Girls in Pearls Boutique, Jade Co
Stamp & Hobby, Kindred Spirit Books & Gifts, Robin's
Nest Gifts. Maps will be provided at registration.
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MONDAY 3:00-4:00
105
PM
SEPT. 14, 2015
EXPO1 (for those not interested in going on a tour)
"SIMPLE Qi GONG FOR HEAITH" Offers beginners
a smart way to learn Qi Gong, the ancient Chinese
system
of gentle
breathing, stretching
and
strengthening movements while sitting or standing.
Presenter: Helen Holverson
TUESDAY - SESSION
SEPT. 15.2015
1
8:30-9:45 AM
101
WAHCE@ Annual Business Meeting
Reserved seating for voting delegates: County
Presidents and WAHCE Board Members - All
members are welcome to attend.
Presiding: Betty Anne Tubbin, WAHCE Stote
President
LOz IALT SUBSTITIJTES: ARE THEY SAFE?
Learn about health risks associated with salt and
the good, bad, and ugly of salt substitutes. Learn to
read the sodium content on labels and breakdown
recipes into healthier versions.
Presenters: Kotie Gelling, Green Loke County Family
Living Educator & Nancy Schults, Shawano County
Fomily Living Educator
103 COMMUNIoATIaNS IN THE 27ST oENTIJRY
We will look at the options we have to
communicate with others. Professional
communications and communications
between friends and family, Just
because we have some tools that help
us to communicate very quickly does
that mean we are communication
IELF MANAGEMENT oF cHRoNIc,l,lvEssEs
Maybe you are dealing with chronic pain, depression
or diabetes. No matter what your chronic condition
is, you know that there are days
when it can be challenging. ln
addition to following your doctor's
advice and medication, learn about
what "yot)" can do to manage
symptoms. This workshop will be
about mindfulness and creating
action plans to make the best out
of our situation.
Presenter: Sondy Liang, Waupoco
County Family Living Educotor
106 ATTRAcTING WINTER BIRDI
Discover how to attract some of the 25 or more birds
that spend the winter in your backyard, how to create
habitat and the best seeds to feed them and more.
Presenter: Daryl Christensen, Wildlife Researcher
LO7
STAYING HEALTHY WITH THE sEAso,vS
ACCORDING TO CHINESE MEDICINE
ln our modern world many of us have lost the
awareness of our connection to nature and thus to
ourselves. Chinese Medicine offers a way for us to
understand how the rhythms of nature apply to us
and practical ways for us to maintain better health.
Presenter: Cheryl Meltzer, OMD LAC
- SESSION
SEPT. 15.2015
TUESDAY
20L
pool
2
10:15-11:30 AM
(1) - RArstNG A THINKING cHtLD
"better"?
Presenter: Mike Theiss, Senior Lecturer, Retired
Enhance parenting/grand parenting skills through
the "Raising a Thinking child". lmplemented by
Wisconsin FLE, this program challenges parents/
grandparents to talk with children encouraging
higher level thinking, responsibility and decision
LO4
Presenters: Bridget Mouchon-Humphrey,
BEaoMING THE QUEEN oF GREEN
Would you like to save money and feel better by
making your home more energy efficient and
pollutant free? Have you ever wondered how to
make your own cleaners that would contain fewer
chemicals? Join us for an informative but fun
session where we will go room by room through
your house discussing ways to save money, be
more efficient and safer for the environment! You
too can become a Queen of Green !
Presenter: Jockie Carafiini, Morathon County
Family Living Educotor
making.
Green
Loke County UWEX Fomily Living Educotor & Jenny
Wehmeier, Walworth County UWEX Family Living
Educator
2OZ INTERNATIONAL: tnternational Tidbits
- What is the connection between WAHCE and
lnternational projects? Have you ever wondered how
your "Pennies for Friendship" are utilized? Come
and join us at this workshop to learn about it.
Presenter: Jeanie Hlinok, WAHCE Stote lnternotionol
Committee Choir
2Ol5 WAHCE Corferenee Schedule
2O3
Community
Education
MEMBERSHIP
For District and
County
Membership chairs and any
others wishing to attend. The
road to the future of HCE. Let's
walk the roads of our past and
step out into the pavement of
the future. Together we can
continue to build on HCE's strong
heritage, member by member.
Presenter: Kristy Sond, WAHCE
Stote Membership Choir
2O4
SECRETARY
Want to be more sawy? Learn tips for more efficient
note taking and reporting. Learn tips for creating
forms and documents. You can bring your laptop or
tablet if you wish.
Presenter: Donno Zorovy, WAHCE Stote Secretory
2O5
TREASIIRER
Treasurers and all those interested in the subject are
invited to a cracker barrel question and answer sharing
session, regarding the duties and responsibilities of
being a club, county or district treasurer. County and
District treasurers will receive their 2016 packet of
information and report forms, Discussion will include
computer accounting, financial reports, budgets,
990n postcard filing, and pennies for friendship. This
is your opportunity to learn. Let's work together to
make this job as easy as possible.
Presenter: ludy Bender. WAHCE Stote Treasurer
206
wtscoNstN BooKwoRMsrM (7)
(POLISH
&
RESET FOR BRTLLTANCE)
With any valuable jewelry, we need to
periodically test and polish to bring out
the sparkle. This session follows up the
Wisline and looks at ways to bring out
the luster of each county's program.
Coordinators and readers shouldn't
miss this gem!
Presenter: Holly Kirchner, Early Learning Service Mgr.,
Wisco nsi n P u b li c Te I evi si on
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Wisconsin
Association
For Home &
COOKING FOR ONE OR TWO
With planning and creativity you can create healthy
and tasty meals for you and your dining partner.
Mary Ann will teach you techniques to liven up your
menu and incorporate "planned overs".
Presenter: Mary Ann Schilling, Waushara County
UWEX Fomily Living Educotor
301 GENERAL SESSION 1:30 - 3:00 PM
"CELEBRATE WHATS RIGHT WITH THE WORLD"
How many times have you looked at something
but didn't really see it? Perhaps you had the
opportunity to see it in a new light or from a
different perspective, and you see it in a whole new
way! We will view a short film which will give us
the motivation to change our perspective and look
at the positives all around us. Learn how to be the
change you want to see in the world !
Presenter: Noncy Crevier, Marinette County UWEX
Family Living Educotor
TUESDAY - SESSION
SEPT. 15.2015
401
4
3:30-4:45 PM
THE P,/.IN PEOPLE/AMISH
We will take a fascinating journey into the life
and times of the Plain People. The Mennonites,
Hutterites, and Amish (the Anabaptists), with
special emphasis on the traditions and religion of
the Amish people.
Presenter: Reynold Kremer, Personal Speaker
4O2
DRIVING YOUR CAR ON THE ENERGY FROM
THE SUN
Renewable energy derived from Wisconsin corn
fields. How this futuristic fuel reduces the cost of
fuel to consumers,
reduces pollution,
provides a valuable
livestock feed for
Wisconsin farmers
and adds value to
communities.
Presenter: Cal Dolton, Board Member of Unified
Wisconsin Corn
Wisconsin Groin Producers
Growers
&
403
HowTO
BE AN INDIAN IN 2075
of
the
struggles, rewards and triumphs
An overview
of a Native American Poet/Storyteller in the 2l-'t
century.
Presenter: Louis (Two Shoes) Clark, Notive American
Poet & Storyteller
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THE CIVIL WAR
ERA
-
QUILTS AND
STORIES
Popular styles, fabrics and blocks from the
Civil War years. The invention of the sewing
machine. Life in the North & South. Lots of
quilt samples will be shown.
Presenter: Pat Ehrenberg, Registered Heritoge
Skilled Artist with the Wisconsin Arts Boord
405 A
HISTORY OF THE GRAND ARMY
HOME (WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME)
Today the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King is
a state operated facility for Wisconsin Veterans
and their spouses. From
its original enrollment
members, the
Wisconsin Veterans
Home at King has grown
to a community of over
700 members. lt is one
of the largest and most
independent skilled longterm care facilities in the state. Come and learn
the facts behind the history of The Grand Army
Home and what makes its history unique.
Presenter: Kim Heltemes, Author
of 50
406
THE EYES HAVE
tr! (PorAToEs)
What Wisconsin crops produces enough to
feed over 20 million people annually, is the
World's fourth largest source of carbohydrates;
and has more potassium than a banana and
more vitamin C than an orange? The eyes
have it, come learn about potato production in
Wisconsin.
Presenter: Ken Schroeder, Portage County
IJW EX Ag ricu ltu ro I Ag
407
e
nt
BITLLETPROOFING YOUR COMPUTER
&
BASIC FACEBOOK
A few simple steps to protect your computer
and touch on the new Facebook Page
discussion.
Presenters: Phoebe Shourds, WAHCE State
Treosurer-Elect & Christine Lorson, PostWAHCE Stote MembershiP Choir
WEDNESDAY
-
SESSION
5
8:30-9:45 AM
SEPT. 16.2015
501
wtscoNstN BooKwoRMsrM (2)
(PAGE TURNERS)
to
know the 20L5-2016 Wisconsin Bookworms
books -be sure to bring your imagination.
Presenter: Holli Kirchner, Eorly Learning Services
Get
Manager, Wisconsin Public Television
502
PooL (2) - FooD tp.BEL LtNGo:
UNDERSTANDING FOOD LABELS
Learn to identify all the different parts of the food
label such as nutritional value, safety and quality. The
information and resources gained will help you speak
food label lingo to family and friends.
Presenter: Saroh Siegel, Wood County UWEX Family
Living Educotor
503
GARDENING WITH NATIVE PLANTS
plants
offer a stunning array of colors, texture,
Native
shapes and forms, as well as seasonal
beauty in all four seasons. Some of the
most spectacular garden natives are
long-lasting and provide valuable food
and shelter for butterflies, songb
and other wildlife. Learn how to
use natives in all four seasons,
Presenter: Rob Zimmer, Yord MD
504
YOUR BRAIN,YOUR EMOTIONS
"Learn about your brain's "emotional style" as
discovered through the research of Richard Davidson,
Ph. D., UW-Madison. Discover simple practices that
affect your brain and can benefit your emotions."
Presenter: Sue Allen, Morquette County UWEX Family
Living Educotor
505
HELPFUL HINTS
ON
ROUNDABOUTS AND
DRIVING SAFETY
This workshop will address how motorists can safely and
effi ciently maneuver th rough rou nda bout intersections
and show the benefits of these increasingly common
roadway designs.
Presenter: Chief Deputy Daniel Knotos, Portage County
Sheriffs Dept.
2Ol5 WAHCE Corfetenee Schedule
9
Wisconsin
Association
For Home &
Community
Education
506
HEARING LOOPS: THE WAY THEY WORK AND
HOW THEY CAN IMPACT PEOPLES LIFES
You will learn what a t-coil is, what a hearing loop is
and how the two work together. You will learn about
assistive devices that function as a portable hearing
loop.
Presenter: Chris Prust, Member of the Heoring Loss
Associotion of Americo
604
BoMB REMoVAL IN tl.OS: WHEN
THE
FIGHTING STOPS, THE SUFFERING CONTINUES
Forty years after the end of the Vietnam War,
Laos continues to suffer from contamination of
unexploded ordnance. Jim will describe the work
he has conducted in Laos removing dangerous
ordnance and helping to rehabilitate accident
507
victims.
Presenter: Jim Horris, Member of 'WE HELP WAR
vtcTtMs, tNc.
Whether you are a grandparent, tutor, or read for
Wisconsin Bookworms, join Sandy for evidence based
reading tips that help children develop language skills
605
SHARING THE IOY OF READING: EFFECTIVE TIPS
WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
far and beyond traditional reading. Sandy did research at
Purdue University on children's language development
on dialogic reading, a method of reading that will have
your young readers engaged in story, learn words faster
and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Presenter: Sandy Liong, Waupoca County UWEX Fomily
Living Educotor
WEDNESDAY - SESSION 5 10:15-11:30 AM
SEPT. 15.2015
601
MY LIFE AS A BEEKEEPER
What does it take to own and run a honey farm?
How has honey become a
product every home has in
their cupboard? Come and
learn all about honey and
beekeeping from an expert.
Presenter: John Piechowski,
Owner of Henry's Honey
Form, Redgranite, Wl
602 COLOR IN THE GARDEN
Whether you have a favorite color or theme or just
want some examples of how to incorporate long-lasting
color into the landscape, you'll learn about some plant
choices and see great ideas for new ways to brighten
you garden allyear long.
Presenter: Rob Zimmer, Yard MD
603
SIINCATCHER
Crystal bead sun catcher, this sun catcher is made from
crystal beads and wire and approximately LL" long. Fee
for class is S12 (fee collected at workshop).
Presenter: Dorlene Schumocher, Wood County HCE
SEEING RED - HISTORY OF REDWORK
PowerPoint presentation of Redwork history from
1885. You will be able to make your own piece of
Redwork. Redwork became popular in the late
1870's; it took the name from
an embroidery thread known
as Turkey Red. Redwork is
an almost forgotten part of
our quilting and needlework
history. Antique Redwork
coverlets and other Redwork
items are sought after items
these days.
Presenter: Jeon Morton,
WAHCE West District Director
606
WISCONSIN WOMEN MAKING HISTORY:
THEIR STORIES, OUR LEGACY
Women too often do not see themselves in history
books. Come celebrate the contribution Wisconsin
women have made in our lives.
Presenter: Lynne Blinkenberg, Director of
Community Engagement, Wisconsin Public
Television
607 rue angcsoF DEMENTTA/BEING PREPARED
The basics of dementia will be presented such as
types of dementia, research and statistics, stages
of dementia and how the brain changes. We will
also discuss ways that you can be prepared if you
or a loves one is diagnosed.
Presenters: Chris Boehnlein & Michelle Guyont,
Socio I W orke rs o n d Activity Th e ro pi sts ot W i sco n si n
Veterons Home, King, Wl
HCE CREED
We, the Homemakers of Wisconsin, believe in the sanctity of the HOME, the cradle of character,
blessed by motherly devotion and guarded by fatherly protection. We pledge ourselves: To work
for the preservation and improvement of home and community life; To strive for healthier minds
and bodies and better living; To promote the welfare of our boys and girls, the nation’s greatest
asset; To be true to God and country and of lasting service to our homes and communities.
Mrs. John Meise, Sauk County
PRAYER CREED
Dear God,
Give us the grace to see the blessings that have come from thee; Give us the strength to do
our duty To see in everything some beauty Teach us that love and cheerful giving, Tolerance and
decent living, Make our home a place sublime, Where there's no room for hate or crime, A place
where good friends gather round; Where laughter, mirth, and cheer abound, Not selfish thoughts,
not worldly greed,
Let this, Dear Master, be our Creed.
Jenny Wehmeier
Family Living Educator
Walworth County UW-Extension
100 W. Walworth Street
P.O. Box 1001
Elkhorn, WI 53121
http://www.wahceinc.org/
http://walworth.uwex.edu/
An EEO/AA employer, the University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities
in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements.