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KEHA Week, recognizing the Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association, was recently celebrated from October 13 – October 19. 

Clark County Homemakers, the association’s local branch, took action as well. 

A check of $533,938.95 was presented at a recent Clark County Fiscal Court meeting. 

“Our organization is a big supporter of Clark County and of Winchester,” said Pat Skinnemoen, President of Clark County Homemakers. “That is the value of our volunteer hours from Clark County Homemakers.” 

In total, that number of volunteer hours is registered at 18,715. 

The Clark County Homemakers, featuring over 200 members and always receiving more, take action to support Clark County and Winchester in numerous ways. 

“I’m always astounded by the number of hours,” Skinnemoen said, noting that registering individuals for the annual summer Beer Cheese Festival is one of many ways the association contributes. “It’s a great organization!” 

Among others, the organization also supports Truth and Consequences – an enrichment activity for ninth graders at George Rogers Clark High School allowing students to learn about substance use and high risk behaviors as well as the Recipe for Life program for fifth grade students that shares information about cooking, food, nutrition, and more. 

Much of the work is done in collaboration with Shonda Johnston, Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Science with the Clark County Extension Office. 

“Shawna Johnston is very, very involved with the Homemakers, and we want to say a big thank you to her because she does so much for us.”

Skinnemoen elaborated, stating that she hopes others will come to recognize the role the Extension Office plays further. 

“We always say [that] sometimes Extension is our best kept secret,” she said. “Wherever the community is involved, you can always make sure they’re going to be represented.”