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Spring has finally sprung! Like I have said previously, I love warmer weather. What I am not as fond of

is the allergies! They are on another level in Kentucky! If you have any special home remedies that

may assist me, please let me know! I would greatly appreciate it! I have included a special Spring Aller-

gies Exclusive for all of the sufferers out there. :-) I hope all of you have a meaningful Mother’s Day,

whether that’s celebrating your journey as a mother or reflecting on times spent with your own mother.

We had a great session with Macy Fawns from Mason County with the Gardening Options for Every-

one! Thank you all who showed up and supported her first time in Bath County. A special thank you

goes out to Sherry Butcher, Lois Ginn, Betty Harmon, and Glenda Wills for providing refreshments on

behalf of the Extension Homemakers. It was a wonderful addition to the meeting and we all appreciat-

ed the time and effort spent on the food.

We have some exciting classes coming this month. Check out the Green Cleaning, Keys to Embracing

Aging, Cook Thru the Calendar, Intro to Couponing, and Couch Potato classes! If you know of anyone

who may be interested in any of these programs, please encourage them to come. In order to better

prepare for the sessions, please call ahead if you can!

Also coming up is the Bath County Homemakers Annual Dinner. It is Tuesday, June 13. Our County

Vice President, Emily Tubbs, along with the vice presidents of your clubs, have planned a great even-

ing for us all. We are asking that each club send in pictures that can be displayed for a slideshow

presentation. It can be anything that involves the activities your clubs participate in. I need your pic-

tures by June 7. In order to be represented, you must send in the pictures. You can drop them off with

Amy and we will ensure you get your pictures back. Also, we are having a “brag” table that showcases

the individual clubs’ achievements. You can make a presentation for that as well. It can be filled with

what you’ve made this year, what you’ve done, or where you’ve been, if that’s what you want to dis-

play.

F A M I L Y & C O N S U M E R S C I E N C E S E X T E N S I O N N E W S !

Special points of interest:

• Top book readers from

each club, perfect attend-ance, and new club mem-bers are due by June 1 to be put in the program for the annual meeting!

• Happy May Day and

Mother’s Day!

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

KEHA News 2-3

DIY/KP Recipe 4

Spring Allergies 5

Adult Health Bulletin 6-7

MoneyWise 8-9

Adult Brain Teasers 10-11

Landscaping 12

BATH COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

A M E S S A G E F R O M Y O U R P R E S I D E N T !

Hi all! I hope you are fairing well in the transitioning of the weather. We are having a great time at our

sewing days. If you want to join us, please do! We can use all hands. It is a great time to socialize with

others while working on our goals. We will be continuing this throughout the summer months.

We had a great council meeting. We are looking for people who may be interested in the roles of Presi-

dent and Secretary at the county level. If you are interested, you may contact me at 674-2246. Also,

we are looking forward to the upcoming year and expanding our programs and our reach within the

community.

We participate in the backpack program with the schools in Bath County. They are in need of toiletries.

We are going to be collecting items at our Annual Dinner. Please bring anything you can. Some items

to consider would be deodorant (men and women), lotion, face wash, toothbrushes and toothpaste,

shampoo, conditioner, feminine hygiene products, etc. They can be travel size or regular size. Thanks

so much! See you all soon!

——Sherry

Nicole Gwishiri Bath CEA for Family and Consumer Sciences

Have you ever seen Extreme Couponing and wonder how those

folks do it? Do you want to learn how to save money by doing

something our parents used to do? Would you like to meet like-

minded folks who you can exchange great tips and coupons

with? Join us at the Extension Office for this class! You will learn

great tips on saving at the store, where to find your coupons, and

how to store the stuff you buy!

When: May 25

Where: Bath Ag Center

Time: 10 am & 5:30 pm

Please call to sign up!

KEHA N E W S !

Have a great day to al l of you born in May!

Corazon Calvert

Barbara Bryant

JoAnn Cook

Jan DeArmond

Peggy Fryman

Mildred McKee

Andrea Stamm

Ada Thompson

Cora Willoughby

Mary Bruce Wilson

To be recognized for your birthday send in your birthdates to the office!

The second session of Keys To Embracing Aging is to have a

healthy diet. We will be talking about great foods to consume and

others to avoid. We will also try a

snack! This class was so much

fun last month! Join us this

month.

When: May 17

Where: Bath County Library

Time: 10 am

Bring a friend or share with someone think may be interested! It

is sure to be a fun session!

A new year means a new calendar! Join us this month as we

prepare Strawberry Beet Smoothie and other items to make

this a full meal. This class includes learning more about how

to stay active at any stage of life, a nutrition lesson, and pre-

paring a full meal! (Pick up calendars

at any time!)

When: May 23


Time: 10:30 am & 5:30 pm

Please call the office to reserve your

spot! This is important for planning purposes! Thanks so

Want to go green as you clean? Today, more and more people

are seeking natural cleaning methods to reduce their exposure

to harsh chemicals. You can reduce handling, use, and dispos-

al of hazards associated with dangerous household products

by substituting safer alternatives.

Learn how to create your own

green cleaning products out of

household ingredients at this edu-

cational program.

When: March 9


Time: 10 am & 5:30 pm Call to sign up!

Bath County Cooperative Extension

May

2017

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 Scrapbook

Club (10a) Ex.

Off.

4 Bethel Ni-

te (6:30p)

Bethel

Church

5 Sharps-

burg Country

(10:30a)

Sharpsburg

6

7 8 Sewing

Day (9a) Ex.

Off.

FCS Council

(6p) Ex. Off.

9 Green Cleaning

(10a & 5:30p) Ex.

Off.

Salt Lick (12p) Sue

Howard

Slate Valley (5p)

Sherrie’s Pizza

Country @ Heart

(6:30p) Ann Traylor

10 Harpers

& White Oak

(10:30a) Ex.

Off.

Stitch-N-Rip

(6:30p) Ex.

Off.

11 12 1

3

14

15 Town &

Co. Charlene

Clemmons

16 17 Embrac-

ing Aging

(10a) Bath

18 Jr. Homemak-

ers (5p) Ex.

19 2

0

21 22 Hill-N-

Dale (6p)

Spillway

Morehead

23 Cook Thru

Calendar (10:30a

& 5:30p) Ex. Off.

24 25 Cou-

poning (10a

& 5:30p) Ex.

Off.

26 27

28 29 30 31 Couch

Potato (10a &

5:30p) Ex.

Join us for our new program, Couch Potato. It is a 12 week pro-gram with only 3 meetings. We will be trying healthy snacks, exercising together, and motivating one another to lead healthier lives.

When: May 31 Where: Bath Ag Center (morning) and Bath

County Library (night) Time: 10 am & 5:30 pm

Supplies

Twigs

Canister wrapped in burlap

Twine

Flowers

Directions

1. Pick your twigs. Have them all

about the same size as the canis-

ter you’re using.

2. Wrap four or five twigs together at

a time with twine. Wrap the bottom

as well. They should look like a

railroad station.

3. Secure the twigs onto the burlap.

You can just tie them or use glue.

4. Fill your canister with flowers or a

potted plant.

CH E C K IT OU T ! KP RE C I P E !

DIY: TRY IT OU T ! TW I G PL A N T E R


Source: Nicole Peritore, senior extension specialist

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 pre-

cautions 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 some-

thing 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.

More information on healthy living is available at the Bath County Extension office.

Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people

regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender

identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status,

or physical or mental disability.

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2914 E. HWY 60

Owingsville, KY 40360

Bath County Cooperat ive Extension

During this time of year, you may notice that your neighbor’s yard is in

a constant state of blooms — green grass, well-trimmed bushes and

breathtaking flowers. If you are interested in revamping your own

yard’s landscaping, here are some budget-friendly tips to keep in mind:

Divide your landscaping projects into zones. Divide your landscaping project into zones

and tackle each zone one at a time. Doing so will allow you to budget and save for each

landscaping zone.

Have a plan. Before making a trip to your local gardening center, have a plan. Know

which plants and materials you will be buying and how much. Your garden center may

also be running sales so be sure to research those while planning your landscaping pro-

ject.

Share resources. Talk with your neighbors to see if they are planning any projects that

require some of the same equipment that you will be using. For instance, if you will be

renting a tiller, you can share the costs with a neighbor who will also be using that piece

of equipment.

Source: Jennifer L. Hunter, Extension Specialist for Family Financial Management, Univer-

sity of Kentucky; College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and Kristyn Jackson, LMFT,

Ph.D., University of Kentucky; College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

LA N D SC APIN G ON A BU D G ET

Phone: 606-674-6121

Fax: 606-674-6687

Email: [email protected]

Teaching. Research. Extension.

Also, the County Fair is coming up. It will be from July 5 to July 8. We will need volunteers to

intake entries and to have the Exhibit Hall open on July 6 and 7 from 5-8 pm. If you are inter-

ested in volunteering, please call the office to sign up! I greatly appreciate the role the Extension

Homemakers play in supporting the County Fair. Your service is invaluable to the entire Exten-

sion staff in Bath County.

If you are interested in any programs that you think the Extension Office can host, please let me

know! Also, invite your friends, family members, and strangers to the wonderful things Extension

provides! We would love to meet them! If you need anything from us, please don’t hesitate to call.

Have a wonderful Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and I hope to see you all soon!

Sincerely,

Nicole Gwishiri

Family and Consumer Sciences Educator for Bath County

We’re On the Web! Bath.ca.uky.edu

(Facebook) Bath County Cooperative Extension, Bath County Agriculture, & Bath

County 4-H

The Cooperative Extension Service prohibits discrimination in its programs and employment

on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.

To file a complaint of discrimination, contact Tim West, UK College of Agriculture, 859-257-

3879; Terry Allen or Patty Bender, UK Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity,

859-257-8927; or the USDA, Director Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W Whitten Bldg.,

14th & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 (202-720-5964).

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