Agents: Here are a number of short, but important bits of information as we enter this new year. Read carefully and pass it around the office! As a holiday gift, there is an extensive list of interesting activities and camp crafts at the end of the letter. Happy Holidays and THANK YOU for the efforts you put into the 4-H Program! Jan Scholl

THE VERY NEW WEB-SITE

Wouldn't you know it, just as soon as I announce the new and improved web-site in November ATS, the web site location changes!

along with information from the other family and consumer science specialists.

Some have complained about the length of the web-site addresses. Just high-light, copy the URL, pull it up and bookmark it! That is all there is to it!

Most of my PENpages documents are now on the web. PENpages was found not to be Y2K compatible. The web is not as convenient in many respects as PENpages, but we organized the program information so that you can see everything once you get there. Please comment if it doesn't seem to work for you.

We are also trying to retain the TEACHERPAGES resources (the winter TEACHERPAGES resources and reference documents on #4001228) and the FABRICARE INSTITUTE resources on the new web page. They should be at the web site soon.

Y2K CONTESTS (foods and nutrition and textile science contests) and the state fashion revue will be held August 2, 2000.

FOODS AND NUTRITION CONTEST COMMITTEE

The foods and nutrition contest committee (Lois Killkoyne, Robin Rex, Mary Alice Gettings, Cindy Javor, Fran Alloway,and Lynn James met November 18 with Jan Scholl. The following classes were discussed: ranking and reasons, foods from around the world, cooking questions and food safety. We will need more help for the contest. Sample quiz bowl questions are on the new web site (same sample questions as last year). Mary Alice and Cindy Javor are the chairs. Nancy Yergin and Barb McKee expressed interested in participating and others can join the fun as well.

TEXTILE SCIENCE COMMITTEE

If you are interested in working on the clothing contest, please contact Cindie Searight in Beaver County. I have developed a notebook for those who wish to have a team this year. The materials are reproductions of the classes held in past years and textile samples. The materials are fairly expensive so they will be sent out on loan. Contact Jan if you'd like to borrow a copy.

CONSUMERAMA

Marilyn Furry has spoken to me about a combined consumer, foods and textiles contest. This still needs to be discussed with the 4-H family and consumer science curriculum committee and those already managing the contest committees. If you'd like more details or would like to comment on this, please send Jan an e-mail. Input is very important. The change attempts to maintain programs with fewer faculty and increased program responsibilities of agents. If this will be accomplished by 2001, the curriculum committee will have to act on it this spring and the regional directors approve it in the fall.

LET'S SEW BOOKS

We now have copies of the "Let's Sew" book in the Publications Distribution Center (Ag mailroom). This is a sewing reference to go with the existing textile science materials and is for 4-H textile science leaders and enrolled textile science project members ONLY. Each leader and member may have one and only one copy for the entire length of their 4-H career. The books should not be used in school or for special programs unless the youth will be enrolled and complete their project. The order code number is J0325B and you can start sending orders into the PDC. The limit is 50 per county to start so we can make sure all counties receive a quantity of them. The PDC will be sending a sample copy to each county and regional office. Please order only what you need.

The "Let's Sew" books are a revised edition that have a large pincushion on the front cover. You may have a previous edition in your county office that was ordered earlier from Jan or through CCS.

REVISION OF THE COMMON THREADS VIDEO

The Common Threads Video--for all practical purposes, the true leaders guide for the textile science series-- has currently been revised. To receive a new one free of charge, send in your old copy to Jan Scholl with your county name and a contact person's name. If you no longer have a copy, request one from Ag Information for a $10.00 charge. Some leaders in your county may have copies as they have been given out at various leader training sessions and leader forums. They can submit their old copy with a name and address and we'll replace it for them. The changes include the new College logo and affirmative action statements, the new project materials and a better sequence of farm show and round-up materials. A table of contents will also be located in the inside cover of the video case.

REVISION OF TEXTILE SCIENCE SLIDE SERIES

There are several slides that are now outdated in your box of textile science slides. Return the old slide set to Jan with a contact name and county and we will replace the set with the new slides.

The purpose of this slide set is to inform leaders of actual items members can make as part of this series. Counties can add project ideas of their own.

TEXTILE SCIENCE JUDGES TRAINING

A new video from Nebraska about judges training in the textile and clothing area may be helpful as you train new judges. Several copies are available on loan. Send Jan an e-mail to request one.

MEETING PLANNERS

Many have ordered the single page leader meeting organizers that were in the old Textile Science Leader Guide materials. We still have a lot left over. Send an e-mail to Jan with a quantity order!

Plan ahead to obtain entries for this year's farm show! Every year we have to defend the exhibits we have in the premium listing and this is done by the number of youth entered in each class. Besides, the 4-H'ers enjoy having their projects exhibited at this event! There is no county blue ribbon requirement to enter. 4-H members may enter in both the 4-H section and the open class youth though not the same item.

The information about the 4-H Opportunities section is on pages 101-158 of the premium listing. The exhibits must be entered on January 6 between 10 AM and 6 PM and the exhibits must be picked up on January 13. PLEASE NOTE THE DATES IN THE FARM SHOW 4-H OPPORTUNITIES SECTION ARE INCORRECT!!!! No other errors have come to our attention. Be sure to check the appropriate exhibit category for each exhibit and complete the entry forms thoroughly and completely.

When you see them, be sure to thank Darlene Resh, Mary Jo Kraft, Bob Lewis and others who are doing an incredible job of checking exhibits in and out, coordinating the judging, handling and the display of the exhibits.

Gerry McNary is the NEW superintendent of the Family Living/4-H Opportunities section. To ask her questions prior or after the event, her number is 888-385-4471 and her e-mail: gerri@grhcompany.com. Please remove Vicki Inscho's name from your roll-a-dex as she is no longer employed by the Farm Show.

Directly after the farm show, we tabulate enrollments and record comments from agents, leaders, workers and staff to develop the premium listing for next year. If you have any comments, please submit them to Bob Lewis or Jan Scholl (jscholl@psu.edu) on or before February 1. Thanks!

The deadline for the Farm Show Fashion Show was December 1 to Geri McNary. (See address and phone number above.) If you have missed this date (there is a possibility that she may have additional available openings), please call her as soon as possible!

The Farm Show Fashion Revue is different from the one that is held at Achievement Days. Basically, all those entering clothing exhibits in the farm show can model in the Farm Show Fashion Show, including adults. Entry forms are in the Farm Show 2000 Premium Listing. Premiums are given.

Three awards will be given in 2000 to an extension agent/paraprofessional who:

1. develops county 4-H family and consumer science programs
2. develops or revises a county 4-H family living project, or
3. provides a workable idea to improve the state 4-H FCS program.

Information on purpose, eligibility, award categories, and award submission are available on PENpages 29503693 or on the new Department of Ag and Extension Education, Family and Consumer Sciences web site (see above web information).

Entry materials may be sent to: Brenda Holcomb/Jan Scholl, 323 Ag Admin Building, University Park, PA 16802. Deadline all material must be received by March 1, 2000. This award is paid for by a private donation and is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. This year's winners were Helaine Brown and Frank Simmons.

We are aware of the need for the Rent Event, Babysitting and Kids $ Kash
materials. We are working as fast as we can to make the needed changes and to get them in the mailroom as soon as possible. Please share your supply with other counties in the meantime. When they will be available depends on a number of factors so we can't give exact dates, but we will keep you informed as they reach the mailroom (PDC). We are also working very hard on the breads, microwave, home environment, and an update to the family guide. If you have input to give on any of these projects, please do so immediately!

Let us know if you are having problems obtaining needed publications. Sometimes we are resourceful in finding copies of materials that were deleted or unavailable from the mailroom.

As new materials are purchased and made available, however, be watching for items that will no longer be stocked. The health area is one of those, so if there are pieces of the old series you'd like to have, think about ordering a supply of them now.

This spring, there will be quite a selection of workshops in the youth area offered during in-service week. I will be having an update the Wednesday afternoon to introduce several new 4-H family and consumer science curricula.

I will also be presenting a foods and a clothing in-service for 4-H leaders during the upcoming leaders forum, March 31 and April 1. Please let your leaders know this is coming up. These opportunities often really make a big difference in their work with youth.

Jan has four or five of the Hermie videos (formerly a slide set for the Rent Event project) still available. Once these are gone, you can order the video from Ag Information for approximately $10.00.

The information for the 2000 State Fashion Revue, which will be held August 2, 2000 at Achievement Days is now available on the new web-site (see above). If you haven't done so already, please let Jan Scholl know who your regional revue chair will be.

The state fashion revue committee meeting is April 5 in 323C Ag Admin.

The deadline for regional revue ribbon orders is May 1 (order form is on the web site) to both Phil Hoy and Jan Scholl.

The deadline for Achievement Day participant registration of forms is July 11, 2000. So plan your regional revue well ahead of this date.

The theme is "Taming the Tropical Isles (Hawaiian or Tropical) theme.

All of the forms on the web site are now up-to-date with the exception of the quotas which are determined from enrollment data in January.

FASHION REVUE SCORE SHEETS

Though the state curriculum committee chairs have made an effort, Jan hasn't received any definitive input about the changes proposed to the fashion revue score sheets. This was mentioned in the curriculum minutes, the previous newsletter, ATS and shared by your curriculum committee representative.

These are important changes and it takes quite a bit of time to make the change effective. Unless additional input is provided, no change will be considered. If you would like to see what changes are proposed, please contact Jan or your regional 4-H family and consumer science representative (a list of their names is on the web-site). Feedback is important!

Claudia Mincemoyer will start her new position as curriculum coordinator and will Dan Perkins be the new Family Resiliency Specialist in the Ag and Extension Education Department. Claudia's new office will be in Ag Admin 321 (her phone number 814-863-7851) and Dan's office will be in 441 Ag Admin (865-6988).

To improve program offerings and to find out how people are responding to the program's direction, please complete this annual evaluation. It is really important and will only take a few minutes to complete. Please return no later than March 1, 2000 to Brenda Holcomb, 323 Ag Admin Building, University Park, PA 16802, or e-mail at: bqh6@psu.edu. She will remove all identification and tabulate outcomes.

Please if you do indicate a low score, tell us how we can improve!


EVALUATION OF 4-H HOME ECONOMICS PROGRAMS

Answer as follows and provide as many comments as possible, particularly where you think improvement is needed. Thanks!

5 Excellent
4 Very Good
3 Good
2 Not Entirely Satisfactory
1 Not Satisfactory

1. Quality of Curriculum Materials Produced 5 4 3 2 1
(Project materials, PENpages/Web Information,
etc.)



2. Usefulness of Written Materials 5 4 3 2 1



3. Quality of Communication with Agents 5 4 3 2 1
(Newsletter, Presentations, Telephone)



4. Specialist Willing to Be of Assistance 5 4 3 2 1



5. There is ample opportunity for agents and
leaders to review materials, to comment on
issues, and participate in committees, if
desired. 5 4 3 2 1



Other comments and suggestions: If you indicate a low score, please provide comments so the program can be improved! Thanks!





Check all that apply ______CED ______4-H Agent _______Family Living
Agent ______EFNEP Adviser ___Other.
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Thank You!!! Best Wishes for a Safe and Happy New Millennium!!

Jan




RESOURCES AND REFERENCES

You may request up to ten single copies of any reference listed below by sending an e-mail to: jscholl@psu.ed u. For additional reference photocopies, contact the inter- library loan department of Pattee Library. Please request copies by 2/1/00. Thank you!

Crafts/Gift/After-School Ideas

Brink, J. Magic 101. MARTHA STEWART LIVING, October 1999, 176, 180, 182, 184.
Little kits. PACK-O-FUN, Nov/December 1999, 14-15.
Littlefield, C. Gifts kids can make. FAMILY FUN, Dec/Jan 2000, 70-2, 76, 78+.
Make a gourd wind chime. WOMAN'S DAY, 11/16/99, 13.
Make a pen pal (pen decoration). PACK-O-FUN, Nov/December 1999, 26-7.
Make it in a snap (Christmas ornaments). PACK-O-FUN. November 1999, 40.
Mell, B. Food can luminaries. HOPSCOTCH, Dec/Jan 2000, 34-5.
Mueller, I. Dried apple garland. PACK-O-FUN, October 1999, 43.
Napkin rings (3 different types). WOMAN'S DAY, 11/16/99, 13.
Rafson, H. Catsup-bottle santa. PACK-O-FUN, November 1999, 40.
Thompson, P. Homemade envelopes. HOPSCOTCH, Oct/Nov 1999, 20-1.
Winter snowflake (cut paper). GOOD-NEWS-LETTER, Nov/Dec 1999, 2.
Wrapped delights (gift wrapping). SOUTHERN LIVING, December 1999, 104.

4-H, Child Development and Health

Andrews, S. Exploring 4-H game. KANSAS 4-H JOURNAL, September 1999, no page.
Recycled (play clay) recipes. PACK-O-FUN, November 1999, 10.
Recycled recipes. PACK-O-FUN, November 1999, 10. (finger paint, paste, etc.)
Schilling, E. The HIV quiz. WHAT'S NEW IN FCS, Nov/Dec 1999, 34.
Table top hockey (game). FAMILY FUN, November 1999, 42.

Clothing and Textiles

All about ease. SEW NEWS, September 1999, 14, 16.
Baker, N. Quick gifts to serge. SEW NEWS, November 1999, 16, 18, 20.
Baker, N. Serger smarts: Where to begin. SEW NEWS, Dec 1999, 16, 18, 20.
Bones, J. Cutting (fabric) out. THREADS, Oct/Nov 1999, 20, 22.
Bones, J. Perfect boxer shorts. WHAT'S NEW In FCS, 28.
Computerized sewing machines. BUTTERICK HOME CATALOG, Spring 1999, 11-14, 86.
Cotton knit bath puppets. WOMAN'S DAY, 11/16/99, 131.
Dunn, A. Deco serging. WHAT'S NEW IN FCS, Nov/Dec 1999, 31.
Egg-cetera (storage idea). SEW NEWS, December 1999, 75.
Get a handle on it (dust mitt pattern). SEW NEWS, November 1999, 15.
Hand sewing primer. SEW NEWS, September 1999, 54-57.
Kazel, M. Slit smarts. SEW NEWS, October 1999, 60-62.
Let's make mittens. BUTTERICK HOME CATALOG, Holiday 1999, 20.
Meyrich, E. and Green, D. Sewing it fast. WHAT'S NEW, Nov/Dec 1999, 20.
No-show seams. SEW NEWS, September 1999, 18.
Patton, C. Computerized sewing machine s. WHAT'S NEW, Nov/Dec 1999, 28-30.
Percy, C. Sew to the next level. THREADS, January 2000, 42-45.
Ray, M. Scissors saavy THREADS, OCT/NOV 1999, 26-41.
Rushing, H. What's new in cookware and bakeware. WHAT'S NEW IN FCS, Nov/Dec 1999, 26-7.

Serger buying guide. BUTTERICK HOME CATALOG, Fall, 1999, 13-16, 18.
Shelf elves (made from socks). FAMILY FUN, November 1999, 36.
The little black dress that could. FAMILY CIRCLE, 12/14/99, 84-5.
Turkey in hiding slippers. PACK-O-FUN, 11/99, 34-5.
Weiland, B. Gifts galore. SEW NEWS, November 1999, 42-5, 48-51.
Wickel, J. & Stidman, D. Quick little quilts. WHAT'S NEW, Nov/Dec 1999, 14-5.

Foods and Nutrition

A food safety curriculum for kids. FOOD SAFETY EDUCATOR, 4:2, 1999, 1.
A tasty snowman (mash potato recipe). GOOD-NEWS-LETTER, Nov/Dec 1999, 4.
Ball, K. Felt candy garland. PACK-O-FUN, November 1999, 49.
Barry, H. Snowflake cookies. HOPSCOTCH, Dec/Jan 2000, 13.
Black-eyed susan flowers to decorate cupcakes. PACK-O-FUN, November 1999, 45.
Blake, K. Can-do cookies. MR.FOOD'S EASY COOKING, Nov/Dec 1999, 30-35.
Briscoe, C. & Monroe, M. Kids make it magical. SOUTHERN LIVING, Dec 1999, 146-7. (Recipes kids can make.)

Buttermilk substitute. COOKING LIGHT, September 1999, 18.
Candy corn (popcorn) balls. FAMILY FUN, October 1999, 24.
Capron, S. Kids can cook, too. FAMILY PAGES, Nov 1999, 7.
Chee, A. Turkey carving 101. MARTHA STEWART LIVING, Nov 1999, 108, 110, 112.
Cheesecake 101. FINE COOKING, November 1999, 74.
Cirillo, J. A home-baked holiday (holiday baking with kids). FAMILY FUN, Dec/Jan 2000, 94-6, 97-8, 100, 102.

Cobble cake (pull-apart bread recipe). FAMILY FUN, November 1999, 36.
Cook, D. & Todd, E. My first apple pie. FAMILY FUN, Oct 199, 113-114, 116.
Cook, D, and Todd, E. Fondue Fun. FAMILY FUN, Dec/Jan 2000, 169-171.
Detzner, G. Can-full of fudge. PACK-O-FUN, December 1999, 33.
Emergency action plan (for disasters). FAMILY CIRCLE, 11/16/99, 120.
Grilled cheese footballs (recipe). FAMILY FUN, November 1999, 30.
Halloween bites. SOUTHERN LIVING, 10/99, 140-1.
Hayes, J. All about yeast. MARTHA STEWART LIVING, Oct 1999, 110, 114, 116.
Hayes, J. Rolls. MARTHA STEWART LIVING, November 1999, 230-233.
Help (Tip-lemon-lime soda as a fruit freshener)! FAMILY CIRCLE, 11/16/99, 118.
Homemade granola. FAMILY FUN, Dec/Jan 2000, 28.
International bread (game). GOOD-NEWS-LETTER, Nov/Dec 1999, 3.
Jazzing up spaghetti sauce. SOUTHERN LIVING, November 1999, 234.
Kids in the Kitchen. QUICK COOKING, Nov/December 1999, 42-3.
Kids in the Kitchen. QUICK COOKING, Sept/Oct 1999, 40-41.
Kratz, M. Be a holiday helper (3 recipes). HOPSCOTCH, Dec/Jan 2000, 30-1.
Lindstam, P. (Recipe fraction exercise). HOPSCOTCH, Oct/Nov 1999, 30, 49.
Malley, D. Legends of the loaves (foreign breads). COOKING LIGHT, Nov 1999, 166, 168-170.

Melton, J.. It's dough easy. COOOKING LIGHT, Dec 1999, 174, 176, 178, 180.
Nash, Susan. Signature salad dressings. SOUTHERN LIVING, 10/99, 214.
Patent, G. Where have all the cupcakes gone? COOKING LIGHT, 178,180-2.
Patton, C. Bread machines. WHAT'S NEW IN FCS, Sept/Oct 1999, 40-1.
Peterson, D. Using computer software in a nutrition course. WHAT'S NEW IN FCS, Nov/Dec 1999, 32-3.

Pumpkin bread (recipe). FAMILY FUN, October 1999, 22.
Quick breads bake up in a jiffy. QUICK COOKING, Sept/Oct 1999, 46-47.
Schonwetter, N. Microwave klutz? PARADE MAGAZINE, November 14, 1999, 13.
Science: What makes celery crunch. HOPSCOTCH, Oct/Nov 1999, 36-7.
Secrets of savory gravy. QUICK COOKING, Sept/Oct 1999, 60-1.
Somers, S. Chocolate mocha cocoa mix. PACK-O-FUN, December 1999, 39.
Stevens, M. Filling a pastry bag without making a mess. FINE COOKING, Dec/Jan 2000, 76, 78.

Stone soup (story). HOPSCOTCH , Dec/Jan 2000, 10-13.
Tangy ham glaze (3 ingredient ad recipe). FAMILY CIRCLE, 11/16/99, 116.
Tasty trees (cookies on a stick). FAMILY FUN, November 1999, 40.
Teaching kids to cook: Gingerbread. FAMILY FUN, November 1999, 159, 161-4.
Three (meat) spice rubs (gift idea). FAMILY CIRCLE, 12/14/99, 156.
Topping your table for company. QUICK COOKING, Sept/Oct 1999, 58.
Turkey pot pie (recipe from baking mix). FAMILY CIRCLE, 12/14/99, 61.
Use your noodle (maze). AMERICAN GIRL, Sept/Oct 1999, 44.
Water works (science). FAMILY FUN, October 1999, 26.
Well set (table settings). WOMAN'S DAY, 12/14/99, 108, 110.
Yamarone, R. Garnishes. FAMILY CIRCLE, 12/14/99,138.
Yamarone, R. Napkin magic, 10 folding tricks. FAMILY CIRCLE 11/16/99, insert.

Home Improvement

Flea market lamps. SOUTHERN LIVING, 10/99, 192, 194.
How to assemble a lamp. MARTHA STEWART LIVING, September 1999, 114.116, 120.
Riley, E. (Floral arrangements). SOUTHERN LIVING, 10/99, 104-5.
Tarnoff, R. How to make a holiday tray. WOMAN'S DAY, 12/14/99.
Pirtle, J. Cleaning the stove. MARTHA STEWART LIVING, September 1999, 156,158, 160, 162.

"Make Desserts Great…Bake with Your Kids" booklet is free. Call 1-800-766-7309.

"Cooking with Kids" or the "Collector's Edition Cookbook" pamphlets are available for $3.00 shipping and handling and a proof of purchase (for each book). Mail your request(s) to: Sue Bee Honey Cookbook Offer, 301 Lewis Blvd., Sioux City, IA 51106.

The 16 best beef recipes are now available in the free 1999 National Beef cook-off "prize winning brochure. Each recipe requires only six ingredients or less and prepared in 30 minutes or less. Half of the recipes offer new ways to cook with ground beef while the remaining recipes highlight new heat and serve beef products with traditional taste. To receive a free copy, call 1-800-848-9088 or write: Prize Winning Recipes 99, ANCW, PO Box 3881, Englewood, CO 802155.

"Simplify the Holidays" offers tips and ideas for priceless and precious gifts that don't cost much. For a free copy, write: Simply the Holidays, Dept. FC, The Center for a New American Dream, 6930 Carroll Avenue, Suite 900, Takoma Park, MD 20912.

"Make Desserts Great! Bake with Your Kids" is a title of a new booklet with kid-friendly symbols besides steps in which young children can help. To obtain, call toll-free 1-800-766-7309 or write: Proctor and Gamble Crisco, Consumer Relations, PO Box 5558, Cincinnati, OH 45201.

"Rice 101" is a pamplet you can obtain by sending a self-stamped addressed business sized envelope Rice 101, USA Rice Federation, PO Box 740121, Houston, TX 77274 or visit their web-site at ww.ricecafe.com.

"Passport to Compact Packing". For a free booklet, call 1-800-962-4943 or check out Magellan's web site at www.magellans.com.

"A Guide to Identifying Meat Cuts" is a pamphlet available from the National Cattlemaen's Beef Association and National Pork Producers Council. It contains information not only on cuts, but labeling and safety as well. For quantity order information, write to: American Meat Science Association, 9140 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.

Take 5 minutes every day to knit or crochet a 7" x 9" rectangle--use up old yarn--to make a patch for a Warm up America quilt for the homeless. Information is available by a web-site www.craftyarncouncil.com or by writing "Warm Up America! C/0 Craft Yarn Council, 2500 Lowell Road, Gastonia, NC 28054, 704-824-7838. Ask for a copy of "Warm Up America" or "Kids Warm Up America". There are drop off bins in many craft oriented discount stores in Pennsylvania.

Sunbeam Children's Village is an orphanage for children up to 14 years old. If you'd like to share your sewing skills, the group needs warm baby clothes, gloves, socks, hats and sweaters and crib and twin-size quilts. For more information, contact the U.S. donations coordinator, Donna Jobe, Dept. SN, 1603 Main Street, LaCrosse, WI 54601.

A free stain removal guide is available from Maytag. Request Form No. 802CG and send your request to: Maytag Appliances, 403 W. Fourth Street North, PO Box 39, Newton, IA 50208.

A delightful little bread book with recipes from a national contest that "Warms the Soul", includes short stories and children's art. This is a 33 page paperback, "Bread: Memories and Traditions of a Lifetime" and is produced by Wheat Foods Council and the American Baker's Association. Cost is $5.00. Proceeds go to the Spina Bifida Association. To order call Sherry Frye at 816-474-9407.or go to: www.wheatfoods.org .

"Extending Extension" is a public relations handbook for the Extension professional. To obtain a copy (this includes postage), write to: Teresa M. Johnson, Extension Agent, OSU Extension of Paulding County, PO Box 87, Paulding, OH 45879 or by e-mail: johnson.1389@osu.edu

"Baking Fundamentals" is a great19 page resource book designed for teachers/leaders of young children learning to bake. Write to: Idaho Wheat Commission, 1109 Suite 310, Boise, Idaho 83702 or call 208-334, 2353 for quantity cost information.

"Food Fun for Kids: Kids Cooking School" is a leaders guide for organizing a kids cooking school in your community. The materials are available from the National Pork Producers Council, PO Box 10383, Des Moines, IA 50306. E-mail: pork@nppc.org.

"Baking Resource Guide" has all kinds of recipes, baking tips, and resources.
Write to: Home Baking Association, 2931 Gainsboro Road, Topeka, KS, 66614 or locate www.homebaking.org.

Growing up can be tough for all youth. Having a special need can make a difficult time almost unbearable. The University of Illinois have developed fact sheets to help volunteers, leaders and teachers feel more confident working with youth with special needs. The fact sheets now available are: spina bifida, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, deaf and hearing impaired, mental retardation, learning disabled, speech and language disorder. The fact sheets are available on the web:www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/specialneeds/index.html.
For more information, contact David McMurtry or Beth LaPlante (laplanteb@mail.aces.uiuc.edu)

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