Cooperative Extension Service Shelby County Newsletter

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1117 Frankfort Road ● Shelbyville, KY 40065 ● (502) 633-4593 ● Fax: (502) 633-6713 ● www.ca.uky.edu

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Master Cattleman

Course

Controlling Mosquitos

Pasture Fly-Control

Shelby County Fair

June 12-17

4-H Project Entry June 12

Floral Hall

12:30 to 5p.m.

UPCOMING HORTICULTURE

CLASSES

CONTROLLING INSECTS

TOMATO PLANTING TIPS

TOMATO TERMS

Stand up to Falling Class

Noon, June 14

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Yarn Barn Sale

8 a.m.—4 p.m.

June 23 and 24

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Stand Up to Falling!

There are many actions that we can each take to

prevent falls that can be debilitating. Plan to join

us for the “Stand Up to Falling” class at noon on

Wednesday, June 14. Call 633-4593 to reserve

your spot in this FREE class. Lunch will be

provided.

Yard Sale Fund Raiser

The Fun Loving Fillies Homemaker Club will be

hosting a yard sale June 24 from 8 a.m. until 4

p.m. on the Shelby County Extension Office front

lawn. You can rent a space for $20 to sell your

unwanted treasures.

All proceeds will benefit Operation Catsnip

trap, neuter and release program. To rent space,

please contact Robin Kenyon (502) 727-2703.

Please come out and support this worthy cause!

Yarn Barn

Plan to stop by your Shelby County Extension

Office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 23 and 24 to

buy quality yarn at just $1 a skein. This yarn has

been donated by Mary Margaret Krahulec who is

an award winning knitter.

The yarn proceeds will be divided among

local non-profit/charitable organizations that have

been selected by Mary Margaret. Invite knitters

you know to come to this one of a kind sale!

Meet and Greet Bingo

Bingo fun is back at your Shelby County

Extension Office. Just bring a gift worth

approximately $5 and come to play Bingo and

meet new friends at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30.

Are You Healthy?

Health can be defined in many ways. However,

if you are thinking about your lifestyle and if it is

healthy, here are a few things to consider:

 Screenings. When was the last time you had a

preventative screening? Going to a healthcare

provider on a regular basis is an important part

of being healthy. You can potentially find

problems before they are serious and take steps

before they worsen.

 Know your family health history. Take the

time to learn of any family health issues like

diabetes, cancers or cardiovascular disease.

 Get active. Do you participate in physical

activity every day?

 Eating healthy. Do you eat a lot of meals

out? Do you eat many fruits and vegetables?

Eating healthy can mean thinking about what

foods you are eating and meal planning too.

 Habits. Smoking and excessive alcohol

drinking can be habits that lead to chronic

diseases.

There are many ways you can be healthy. Take a

look at some of the ways that your lifestyle could

be impacting your health. Reference: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Source: Nicole Peritore, Extension Specialist for

Family Health; University of Kentucky; College of

Agriculture, Food and Environment

Quick Ways to Control your Stress

We do know that high stress levels can affect your

mental and physical health. There are many

stresses encountered on a daily or weekly

basis. Sometimes, people get stressed just thinking

how they cannot control the stress that they are

under. Next time you feel stress bubbling, try

one of these ways to help lower the stress you feel.

 Meditation. Meditation does not have to be

something that takes 20 minutes and a dark

room. In fact, in just a few minutes you can

bring relaxation to yourself. Take a few

minutes and repeat the same word or phrase to

yourself. This can help you focus. If you can

and are able, you could close your eyes for a

few minutes as well while repeating the word

or phrase. If you get distracted while you are

trying to focus, it is ok! Simply let that go and

try to get back to your word or phrase.

 Deep breathing. Deep breathing can be a

great tool when you have only a minute. Take

a seated position and take some deep

breaths. Taking slow breaths can help you

relax. Take a deep breath in, count to three,

and then breathe out. When doing this, breathe

in through your nose and out through your

mouth. This is good when you are stuck in

traffic or feel stressed during the day. Of

course, you can certainly do it for longer. If

you are doing deep breathing and start to feel

light-headed, you should go back to breathing

at your normal rate.

 Be Thankful. Taking the time to think about

the good in your life can be a great way to

de-stress. For some people, keeping a journal

and writing down items or times that they are

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thankful can be a terrific way to celebrate the

many things they do. If keeping a journal, try

to make sure things that you are thankful for

are positive in nature. For some, just thinking

about something that you are truly thankful

for can bring a smile and a little release from

stress.

 Be Mindful. Sometimes, when we are busy,

we forget to be mindful of the happenings

around us. Here are some ways that you can

be more mindful and perhaps, take away some

of the stress that you may be feeling. When

you are driving (either to or from work) try to

take notice if you are rushing. Rushing can

make things seem much more hectic than they

should be. You may also try to take a minute

before you get out of your car at work. Think

about what the day may bring and start with a

positive attitude. When you get home, change

out of your work clothes, take a few deep

breaths and take a minute before you start

doing evening activities.

There are many ways to reduce stress and it may

take trying a few before you find one that works

for you.

Reference: Stress Relief Guide, http://

www.helpguide.org/harvard/stress-relief-guide.htm#reduce

Source: Nicole Peritore, Extension Specialist for Family

Health; University of Kentucky; College of Agriculture,

Food and Environment

Building an Emergency Fund Quickly

If you do not have money saved in an emergency

fund, it is a good idea to build a small emergency

fund. Eventually, you will want to increase your

financial fund to an amount of money that can

cover 3 to 6 months of your average household

expenses. A small start-up emergency fund of

$1,000 can save you from a financial mess. Below

are some ways that you can build a start-up

emergency fund:

 Sell something. If you are anything like

millions of other Americans, you most likely

have things sitting around your house that you

have intended to get rid of. Rather than

trashing these items, consider selling them to

earn some extra cash. You can host a yard sale

or attempt to sell the items on a reputable

online site such as Ebay or Craigslist.

 Look at your budget. Carefully look at your

budget to identify areas in which you may be

overspending. For instance, if you pay for a

streaming service such as Netflix but also pay

for cable, it is a good idea to cancel one of the

services. Doing so can quickly save you

needed money.

 Automate your emergency fund savings.

Set up regular automated payments to an

account that will act as your emergency fund.

This will encourage you to approach saving

for your emergency fund the same way that

you would approach paying your bills.

 Get a better deal. Almost every service that

you pay for is negotiable. Call your service

providers and ask for a better rate. If your

service provider is unable or unwilling to

adjust your rates, look for a better deal

elsewhere. You may be surprised at the deals

that you can get which will save money that

can go into your emergency fund.

 Work more hours. Ask your employer if

you are eligible to work longer hours for a

short-term period (until your start-up

emergency fund is built up). If this is not an

option, consider working a second job for a

short period of time.

 Think outside of the box. There are a