October 2024 Edition

Family & Consumer Sciences
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The October newsletter for the McLean County Cooperative Extension Office focuses on various topics, including:

- **Tribute to Kelly**: A farewell to Kelly, highlighting her contributions to the team and wishing her success in her new role at Ohio County.

- **Green River Area Homemakers Meeting**: A successful event with around 100 attendees celebrating the theme of "Family, Farming, and Food."

- **Timeless Cleaning Tips**: Sharing vintage cleaning methods like using vinegar for windows, baking soda for scrubbing, and lemons for grease-cutting.

- **Sweet Potato Hash Recipe**: An easy-to-follow recipe for a healthy meal made with sweet potatoes, chicken, spinach, and other ingredients.

- **Storytelling in Caregiving**: Discusses how storytelling can build empathy and enhance care for the elderly, providing deeper connections and personalized care.

- **Upcoming Sewing Class**: Details about a woven jacket sewing class in November for the Green River Area.

- **Health Bulletins**: Information on where to download past issues of health bulletins for adult, youth, and family caregivers. 

Overall, the newsletter is a blend of recipes, cleaning tips, upcoming events, and insights into enhancing caregiving through storytelling.