Meridian/Happy Home

The Meridian/Happy Home HCE met Thursday, Nov. 7 at the OSU Extension meeting room for their November meeting. Majorie Nicholas opened the meeting by reading “A Halloween Story.” Shirley Easterling led the flag salute and five members answered roll call with “Name a holiday shopping tip.” the minutes of the October meeting were read and Mabel Phariss gave the financial report. Mary Spurlin gave the lesson on “Tips for Holiday shopping on Line.” She suggested some reliable shopping sites and gave tips on how to protect your credit and identity when shopping on line.

Committee Reports: Membership/ Public Relations: All reports published. Mabel Phariss volunteered 20 hours at the local hospital and books, clothing, and food items had been donated from the club.

Resource Management: 728 pounds of newspapers and magazines had been recycled plus cans, plastic and cardboard. Twenty-two dozen canning jars were recycled to other canners using “Melba’s Workshop” as a contract.

Cultural Enrichment: 11 books and several magazines had been read.

Healthy Living: All members had received their flue shots. Shirley Easterling reviewed the County Healthy Living newsletter which gave several suggestions on stress management to help us through the holiday season. Majorie Nicholas also gave some safety tips for this time of year. Be sure to check batteries in carbon monoxide and fire detectors. Check furnace filters and have heating systems checked and also in this holiday season be careful with using candles.

Cultural arts Show: Final plans were made for the show on Nov. 14-15. We will feature pies, cakes, sweet breads, candies and some small crafts.

“Thank You” notes from our scholarship students were read, a donation to the local Food Pantry was given, Patsy Tapp reminded every one of the annual HCE Awards luncheon on Dec. 8 and plans were made for our December meeting.

The next meeting will be on Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. at the OSU office and it will be our annual Christmas party.

Ninnekah

The Ninnekah OHCE group met at the home of President Shirley Burns. Roll call was answered to “How many apples a day do you eat?” by seven members.

Jessie Bennett gave a devotional to the group. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The financial report was given and approved. Kathy Stidhom’s thank you to all the members for working at the County Fair was read.

Barbara (Max) Thomas read the county health newsletter which stressed the importance of washing one’s hands often during cold and flu season; also washing fresh fruits and vegetables before eating.

Shirley presented the lesson “An Apple a Day”, talked about the recipes that were prepared and sampled at the leader lesson, and distributed materials and recipes to the club members.