Did you know Fleming County has E.F.N.E.P.?
This is an Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
that educates limited resource people to acquire knowledge, 
improve skills and change behavior necessary to achieve health and well being.  
The Extension Service offers an educational assistance to families.  
I will gladly help you through this wonderful period in your life. 
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Gwen D. O’Cull, Fleming County EFNEP Assistant
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
If you ever have a concern or questions,  
(606) 845-4641; Fax: (606) 845-6311;  or by e-mail at gdocull@uky.edu   

Food Preservation Class on July 15^th, 1pm
 Canning and freezing is a simple and great way to preserve your garden bounty 
or that from the farmer’s market.   If you are a little fuzzy or new to food preservation, 
attend a workshop on Food Preservation on Tuesday, July 15, 1 pm 
at the Fleming County Extension office. 
Topics to be covered are vegetable canning, 
freezing of vegetables and fruit and safety issues.   
Techniques will be demonstrated.   Pre registration is a must by calling 845-4641.   
If enough response, an evening class may be held.   
Please call to say you are interested in an evening program.

Get Smart with Nutrition 
Meeting
Monday, July 7th at 6:00 pm. at the 
New Life Church of Christ on the Stockyard Road
"Crockpot Cookery!"
Gwen O’Cull, Fleming Co. Expanded Food Nutrition Education Program Assistant
    The Fleming Co. Cooperative Extension Service is hosting a series of lessons.  
This class is open to the community to attend. 
TGwen O’Cull is leading the class.  
Gwen would like to invite you to attend this program with her. 
For more information, contact The Extension Office at 845-4641. 
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  This is me! Gwen   Steve Kelly, 4-H Agent

Power Panther kicking a soccer ball.   
Power Panther says:  "Eat Smart - Play Hard"

"Be A Book Cook" Program
2008 Schedule

This program is always open to any child in Fleming County  who is between the ages of 3-5 years old.  The public is invited to all the activities.  We have activities for each child to participate in.  We talk about hand washing before cooking or eating.  The first 10 families who sign-up and attend receive a copy of the featured book.  You may contact Mary Rushing at 856-7851 or Gwen O’Cull at 845-4641  if you have any questions about the program or to sign up your child for the next program year or event.

Children and parents love it.  Look for our notices in the newspapers.

Be A Book Cook which is funded by KIDS NOW through The Fleming County Early Childhood Council 
and provided by the Fleming County Cooperative Extension Agency and the Fleming County Public Library.  
Be A Book Cook Program is hosted by Mary Rushing, Fleming Co. Public Library, Children’s Librarian 
and Gwen O’Cull, Fleming Co. Cooperative Extension Service, EFNEP Assistant.  

"Healthy Divaz" has completed the 2007-2008 year and 
celebrated with a Hawaiian Luau theme.  
This was our 2nd year to present a fun-tastic program.

        Fleming County children were selected to participate in an after school activity that was held just for girls.   The Fleming County Extension Service along with the University of KY and the Fleming County Schools had planned a program that involved young girls from the 5^th and 6^th grade.  This program focuses on physical activity, self esteem, and proper nutrition. I am the contact person for this program.               

The "Healthy Divaz" program is the name chosen by the girls participating during the first year.  This program is held for 16 weeks, every Thursday afternoon at Flemingsburg Elementary School.  The girls who participated could ride the ESS bus to a designated location close to their home or a parent or guardian may pick up the child at the school.

During the 16 weeks, we focus on different activities, but always included a short exercise time and some nutrition information.   Some of the topics chosen included:  journaling, food safety, skin and nail care, calcium in the body, jewelry design, accepting and loving your body, fun with yoga, and more.

With the program supervisor, Donna Fryman, I assist the children in these sessions.   Guest presenters from the University of KY, as well as community leaders were included.  We held these fun activities for the children to participate in during the school year.  This is a “girl’s – only” type club and we want the girls to take ownership, and we hope to help them grow and learn as they develop into their young adulthood.  There was no charge for the child to participate.

 Of course, if you have any questions at all, please call Gwen or Donna Fryman at anytime.   
We can be reached at 845-4641.   

BEWARE OF...

Do you know that methamphetamine labs are often found in rental properties and homes? 
Homes used to produce meth pose a risk to vulnerable adults and children who live 
with people who make meth. If you visit these homes, your health may also be at risk. 
The following photos are examples of meth labs found in Kentucky homes.

Suspicions of meth production are nothing to hide. Ignoring these signs may put the 
health of present and future residents of a meth-production site at risk.  
Although clean-up of a dwelling may be expensive, the health risks cost much more.  
If you find evidence of a meth lab on your property.  

DO NOT Smell, DO NOT Move, DO NOT Examine, 
DO NOT Throw Away Solid Waste, 
DO NOT Pour or Flush Liquid Waste, 
DO NOT Use Containers You Suspect Have Been Used for Meth Production


Meth:  Too Close To Home
a photo guide for protection of
in-home care providers, rental
property owners, vulnerable adults,
and children.

Walk Your Land
a photo guide for protecting 
your property against unauthorized
methamphetamine production.

PROTECT
YOUR HOME and YOUR FARM
CALL Operation UNITE: 1-866-424-4382        Kentucky State Police: 1-800-222-5555
Treatment Referrals: Operation UNITE: 1-866-908-6483               www.operationunite.org                  
KADD: 1-859-498-9597                        www.kadd.org

Kentucky EFNEP: 
  http://www.ca.uky.edu/agcollege/fcs/EFNEP/index.htm

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is an integral part of the Cooperative Extension Service.  EFNEP serves rural and urban families with young children.  It has effectively increased the families’ ability to manage a limited food budget and select more nutritious diets. A young single-parent woman with limited employment opportunities often heads the EFNEP family.  She may lack adequate health care and housing. Developing a social support network and learning money management, parenting, food safety, and food preparation skills will benefit the woman and her children. While EFNEP focuses on nutrition education, the family needs to link to the full spectrum of educational programs available through the Cooperative Extension Services and other community partners addressing the needs of limited resource families.

 Some objectives for adults participating in the EFNEP Program are:

1. Plan meals in advance.
2. Compare prices when shopping.
3. Do not run out of food at the end of the month.
4. Use a list for grocery shopping.
5. Think about healthy food choices when deciding what to feed their family.
6. Prepare foods without salt.
7. Use the “Nutrition Facts” on food labels to make food choices.
8. Report that their children eat breakfast more often.
9. Do not allow meat or dairy products to sit out of the refrigerator for more than two hours.
10. Do not thaw foods at room temperature.

 Some objectives for children participating in the program are:

To eat a variety of food
To increase their knowledge of the essentials of human nutrition
To increase their ability to select low-cost, nutritious foods
To improve practices in food preparation and safety
To involve youth, not currently enrolled in 4-H with nutrition education
To involve youth, currently enrolled in 4-H with nutrition education
To provide nutrition education opportunities for youth at risk, including teenage parents in
    self-care situations
To aid progression of 4-H EFNEP youth into regular 4-H programs

MyPyramid- Steps To A Healthier You at http://www.mypyramid.gov/

If the above information sounds like it would benefit your family or someone you know,
please contact Gwen at the Extension Office to set up an appointment.
You can always contact me at the Extension Office by calling 845-4641 or
e-mail at gdocull@uky.edu