Estill County FCS & Homemaker Newsletter

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1 Estill County FCS & Homemaker Newsletter May 2017 Cooperative Extension Service Estill County 76 Golden Court Irvine KY Phone: (606) Fax: (606) A Mother s Prayer For You Inside this issue: Agent Comments 1 Homemaker Advisory Council 1 Important Dates 1 County Annual Meeting 2 I said a Mother s prayer for you to thank the Lord above for blessing me with a lifetime 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 Cultural Arts Categories 3 Spring Allergies 4 Adult Health Bulletin 5 KY Proud Recipe Back Panel DATES TO REMEMBER May 1 4 KEHA State Meeting in Owensboro, KY May 8 County Annual Meeting and Cultural Arts May 30 Ovarian cancer screening in Lexington, for those who have signed up for it July 3 & 5 Volunteers needed for County Fair State Cultural Arts Estill County has four items that are eligible for State Cultural arts. Linda Parsons 3D Art Kathy Puckett Counted Cross Stitch & Recycled Art Christine Cooper Quilts Congratulations ladies, and good luck at State Cultural Arts!

2 FCS & Homemaker Newsletter Page 2 4-H Camp Scholarships Estill County 4-H Camp will be June 1 4. This year the camp fee is $ per camper. Many of these children would not be able to attend camp without the generous support of individuals, businesses and churches in our community. Please consider making a contribution to the Estill County 4-H Camp Scholarship program.

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4 FCS & Homemaker Newsletter Page 4 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. In May We Celebrate Lumpy Rug Star Wars Mothers No Socks Eat What You Want Limerick Frog Jumping Chicken Dance Chocolate Chip Sea Monkey Pack Rat Visit Your Relatives National Waiters and Waitresses National Tap Dance World Tobacco Feast of the Annunciation 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 Estill County Extension Office. Check out our Estill County Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Facebook Page!

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