Hillsboro Club May 21, 5pm; Hillsboro Church Finger Foods Treasures of the Heart May 21, 6pm; FCEO Country Neighbors May 17, 6pm; FCEO Young At Heart May 8, 7pm; FCEO Helping Hands May 8, 6pm; FCEO Circle of Love May 25, 1:30pm; Comm. Room Neighborhood Kids May 10, 6pm; FCEO Yarn Club May 1, 6pm; FCEO Quilt Club May 14, 6pm; FCEO

FLEMING COUNTY

MAY, 2017

Cooperative Extension Service Fleming County P.O. Box 192 Flemingsburg, KY 41041 Phone: (606) 845-4641 Fax: (606) 845-6311 E-mail: dfryman@uky.edu extension.ca.uky.edu

LIVING WELL MONTHLY SERIES

May 3rd at 11am in the

Hillsboro Christian Fellowship Hall Topic: Stroke Awareness

Recipe: Turkey Meatball Wraps Contact Extension Office

for more details and register.

A Mother’s Prayer for You

I said a Mother’s Day prayer for you to thank the Lord above for blessing me with a life-time of your tenderhearted love. I thanked God for the caring you’ve shown me through the years, for the closeness we’ve enjoyed in time of laughter and of tears. And so, I thank you from the heart for all you’ve done for me and I bless the Lord for giving me the best mother there could be!

-Anonymous

Homemaker Annual Meeting

Friday, May 4th

“Run for the Roses”

Registration 5:30pm

Program 6:00pm

Speaker:

Laura McCartney

Natanka's Wish for

Rescued Horses Final day to register:

April 27th

CLEANING THE HOUSE? DON’T FORGET THE REFRIGERATOR • Keeping a trash bag handy, check the dates on ALL containers, packages and

condiments. Dispose of anything that is past its date OR is not dated.

• Do not attempt to taste items to see if they’re still good. The bacteria that cause food poisoning cannot be smelled or tasted.

• While cleaning, follow the 2-hour rule. Leaving food out too long at room temperature can cause bacteria to grow to dangerous levels that can cause illness. Perishable foods should never be left out for longer than two hours.

• Wash removable shelves and drawers with soap and warm water. Avoid using solvent cleaning agents, abrasives, and all cleansers that may impart a chemical taste to food or ice cubes.

• To keep the refrigerator smelling fresh and help eliminate odors, place an opened box of baking soda on a shelf.

Source: https://www.foodsafety.gov

Yes, summer is waiting around the corner.

FARMERS MARKET OPENS

Saturday, June 16th!! If any of our Members have

items to sell, prior to this date,

just listen to WFLE for all updates

or call the Market Chairman

Rose Ann Masters at 606-748-

0959 or email

roseann@mastersacres.com

or visit our Facebook page

flemingcountyfarmersmarket

2018 Hours:

Tuesday 2pm – 6pm

Make It, Take It, Try It May class: May 3, 6pm The topic will be “Mother’s Day.”

Sign up now to take the Canvas Button

Tree Picture, by calling the office.

$ 7 class fee. Each participant will receive a piece of canvas, buttons,

paint and a brush. You will be able to

pick the background paint color of your canvas as well!

Wear old clothing.

Primary Election Day - May 22nd

May 28th - Memorial Day - FCEO closed

KEYS TO GREAT PARENTING As much as possible, I give my child my complete attention. Doing so strengthens our relationship and my ability to concentrate. It leaves both of us focused, peaceful, and happy.

May, Health Bulletin enclosed: “Physical Activity.”

PRODUCE BEST PRACTICES TRAINING

(PBPT) WED., MAY 2ND 4-6PM FCEO

What is Produce Best Practices Training? PBPT directly replaces the GAP Training/Education program introduced in 2008 that more than 5,000 KY producers have completed. Renamed to help alleviate confusion between GAP Certificates and Third Party GAP Audits and Tobacco GAP. Revised to educate about FSMA requirements and the latest on produce safety. Who needs to complete PBPT? Anyone wishing to acquire a Farmers Market All-Samples certificate and anyone seeking a general overview of major produce food safety concerns When do I need to complete PBPT? All current GAP diplomas are valid until January 1, 2019. Sampling certificate protocols should remain the same--all that's changing is the training.

How do I secure a spot at this training? Call April Wilhoit, Fleming Co. ANR Extension Agent at 606-845-4641 now.

Do you need Homemaker

Volunteer Hours?

We welcome “You” at this event.

Call today to sign up to help out our

newest Jr. Gardeners!

845-4641

4-H Livestock Exhibitor Make-Up Meeting - May 1st 6:30pm FCEO 4-H Livestock Club Meeting - May 10th 6:30 – 7:30PM FCEO

Fleming Mason Energy Annual Meeting – June 21st this year!

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

May 11th from 10am-12pm at the FCEO

Website & Facebook You can check out this Newsletter issue on the Fleming County Extension Service website. Also other current information and events can be found here… http://fleming.ca.uky.edu/

Like us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/fcfcs If you have any questions or comments, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Donna Fryman, County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences Discrimination Complaint Procedure - The Cooperative Extension Service prohibits discrimination in its programs and employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. To file a complaint of discrimination, contact Rosemary Veach, UK College of Agriculture, Lexington, KY 40546 or the Secretary of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250.

Public Notification of Procedure For Filing A Complaint - Any person who believes they have been discriminated against in any Cooperative Extension Service sponsored activity or program may file a complaint with the Secretary of Agriculture by writing to: USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W Whitten Bldg., 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250.

Spring Allergies

Spring is a time for renewal, but if you suffer from seasonal allergies this renewal can make this time of year miserable.

Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, starts with cold-like symptoms. Unlike a cold that goes away in seven to 10 days, an allergic reaction tends to linger until its source is identified and treated or no longer present. One of the most common causes of allergies during the spring is high pollen counts. Depending upon the type of pollen you are allergic to, this could happen at various points in the season. Different types of pollen peak at different times.

To reduce your exposure to pollen, monitor local pollen counts and take necessary precautions when the type of pollen you are allergic to is high. Precautions can include such things as starting to take allergy medicines or closing the windows in your home at night, as well as the following:

Stay inside on dry, windy days. Change your clothes and shower after being outside

to remove pollen. Do not hang laundry outside. Avoid being outdoors in the morning, when pollen

counts are the highest. Use air conditioning to cool your house or car. Vacuum your floors often.

Seasonal allergies can develop at any time during your life and are not necessarily something you are born with. Sometimes signs of allergies aren’t straightforward, as it can be hard to distinguish an allergy from the common cold. This is especially true with children. If you or your child has cold symptoms that last more than a week or seem to occur at the same time every year, you may want to talk with your health care provider about it. Only a certified health care provider can truly diagnose allergies and prescribe treatments.

For more information, contact the Fleming County Extension Office.

MAY, 2018 NEWSLETTTER

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