Friday, January 29, 2010

Crafters' Yard Sale Rescheduled

The Swap 'n Shop Crafters' Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, February 6, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tell your friends and club members to come shop for great bargains on supplies for sewing, quilting, painting, and many other crafts. If you are a vendor, come for set up on Friday, February 5, at 3 p.m. We will be working around the Special Interest Workshop that is finishing up on that afternoon. See you then!

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Associated Country Women of the World

Phyllis came to our Docencia meeting yesterday and explained what ACWW is all about and how it works, as we will be hosting the event in April this was wonderful information that we did not know. Our members now have a better understanding of the Association and some members plan to volunteer time to help. Thanks so much Phyllis. Valerie

Monday, January 18, 2010

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Swap n' Shop Yard Sale


Katy Weaver and Lakeside EHC are busily planning the
Swap 'n Shop indoor yard sale that will be held on
Saturday, January 30 , from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the
EHC Building. Spaces (with a table) are still available
to EHC members for $10.
The public is invited to come and swap ideas with
Extension Homemakers members, to learn about
the up-coming quilt seminar, and to stock their craft
and sewing closets at bargain prices.

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Check the Thermostat

On January 01, 2010 Tony the carekeeper at the fairgrounds notified me that one of our heat units outside the building was icing over. Pip and I went to investigate and one of the thermostats inside the building was set on 46 degrees on air conditioning. So while the other 6 units were endeavoring to maintain the building at around 60 degrees, this one was trying to keep the building at a cool 46 degrees. We reset the thermostat to heat at 60 degrees. After a couple of days we went back and the unit had thawed. This was a near catastrophe, thanks to Tony, we won't have to replace a unit. We will however have a higher electric bill for the month.

When the building is used it is imperative that every thermostat is checked upon leaving. In the winter the thermostat should be set at 60 degrees on HEAT, that is designated by a flame on the thermostat display. In the summer the thermostats should be set at 80 degrees on COOL, that is designated by a snow flake on the thermostate display. The next time I am at the building, I will post a reminder on the exit door. Also don't forget to lock the deadbolt when leaving the building.

Thanks, Phyllis

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

How to stay warm when its cold outside


Here are some great tips (and precautions) for keeping warm during this cold spell.

TIPS
  • Create a warm room in your house by closing off any un-used rooms. Close off registers and use a blanket or towel to create a seal at the bottom of doors.
  • Dress warmly. A hat is your number one friend at a time like this. A large percentage of body heat loss occurs in the head region, so it is crucial to keep your head covered. You should wear slippers or socks. Dress in layers, especially with wool or cotton clothing. Don't wear your winter coat or you will have nothing else to put on when you go outside. When you are sitting still put on a blanket.
  • Cook. Steam will raise the moisture level in your home, making you feel warmer. While you are at it, you may wish to make a soup or a stew in that boiling pot. Make cookies or a pie, too, as your oven will help to heat the kitchen. The kitchen will be warm while you are cooking, and then you can eat the warm food.
  • Drink warm beverages. Make a cup of tea or coffee. Sip some warm broth. 
  • Find a pet or friend to snuggle with. The living body of any warm-blooded being is a furnace unto itself. 
  • Be active. Moving around produces body heat! 
  • Use a hot water bottle. Great for warming your hands & lap while sitting; also put it under the covers at the foot of the bed. 
  • Turn on the lights. Incandescent and halogen bulbs create light through heat and can significantly increase temperatures in a room. 
  • If you can afford it, leave other heat-producing appliances on, such as computers/monitors or strong lamps.

WARNINGS
  • Be sure to remove any home-made or store bought "pillow" style heating pads from the bed before falling asleep. They retain heat for a long period of time and if left too often in one spot, they can heat feather blankets or mattress covers to a dangerous degree and cause fires. 
  • Don't start any kind of fire or use your stove to stay warm.
  • Don’t overload electrical receptors when using space heaters.
  • Be aware that the more you seal off air circulation to the outside, you increase the possibility of a dangerous buildup of carbon monoxide in the air -- especially if you use natural gas or propane in the home. Be sure to install a carbon monoxide detector if you don't have one already. If you do, be sure to test it on a regular basis.
Source: Alabama's Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster Team (VOAD)

Monday, January 4, 2010

Article on Sandy

Hi Clarice, Copy of article going in the mail tomorrow. Val

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Sandy Sandberg

Nice article on Sandy Sandberg in Tri Lakes edition in Arkansas Democrate today. Val