AgricultureNatural Resources bull Family amp Consumer Sciences bull 4-HYouth Development

Cooperative Extension Clay County PO Box 421 69 Jameson Road Manchester KY 40962 (606)598-2789 Fax (606) 598-2695 httpsclaycaukyedu email ClayEXTukyedu

Extension

News July 2020

We wanted to let you know of some changes happening with programming related to the Clay County Extension Office During these challenging times we are trying to keep everyone safe For the safety of our clientele and staff the Clay County Extension office is now open by appointment only How are appointments scheduled o Appointments may be scheduled by phone at 598-2789 o Appointments with individual agents and staff may be scheduled via email

Extension programming is taking a new look due to safety features for our participants for the month

of July We are offering Facebook Live learning opportunities packaged programs and publications picked

up from our meeting room vestibule Please be patient with us as we try to provide you with educational

programming and keep you and us healthy at home and work

Please like our Facebook page Clay County Cooperative Extension Service for all the latest

information Visit our website httpsclaycaukyedu

As always if you have any questions about soil testing canningfreezing info 4-H etc please donrsquot

hesitate to call 598-2789 Monday-Friday 8 ammdash4 pm Lora HowardmdashFCS lhowardukyedu or 606-813-

0871 Jeff CasadamdashAG jcasadaukyedu or 606-224-1472 Alissa Ackermanmdash4-H

alissasebastianukyedu or 606-215-1627 Judy AshermdashStaff Assistant jasherukyedu Connie Fields-

Staff Assistant conniefieldsukyedu Connie Downey-SNAP-ED conniedowneyukyedu and our

office email CLAYEXTukyedu

Homemaker Clubs

Pins amp Needles ndash 3rd Sat ndash 1000 am

Happy Homemakers ndash 3rd Mon ndash 400 pm Rolling Pin Bakersmdash1st Monmdash530 pm

NOTICE

Clay Co Beekeeper Association Meeting

for July is cancelled

Clay Co Cattlemen Association Meeting

for July is cancelled

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CEDIK - Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky

Grant Funding

The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky in partnership with Community Farm Alliance Appalachian Impact Fund and CEDIK - Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky is pleased to provide grant funding through the Central Appalachian Family Farm Fund for farmers in Southeast Kentucky These grants can be used to sustain and increase growing capacity in the midst of COVID-19 as a mechanism to help address food insecurity within communities

Counties Eligible Bell Breathitt Clay Clinton Estill Floyd Harlan Jackson Johnson Knott Knox Laurel Lee Leslie Letcher Owsley Perry Pike Whitley and Wolfe

A family farm can apply for funds up to $750 and no more than one grant will be awarded per farming operation These are grants and do NOT need to be repaid

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis The application should take you approximately 5 to 10 minutes to com-plete

If you have questions and you are located in Southeastern Kentucky please direct questions to infoappalachiankyorg

APPLY NOW gtgt httpstinyurlcomAppFarmFund

4-H Grab amp Go Bags

E ach week throughout the summer we will be offering Grab amp Go Kits for youth age 5-18 These kits will contain activities and projects related to physical activity nutrition and cooking science natural resources art and much more Our next kits will be available July 6th and July 13th Please

see flyer for details

Follow Lora Howard on Instagram for Homemaker and

Family amp Consumer Science programs

Follow her on Twittter cchomemakers - clayfcsprograms

July 2020 Health Bulletins

Because of everything going on with limited staff we did not

receive the July Health Bulletins We will post them on our

website when we receive them

Preserving Your Food will be presented this year in three different sessions All sessions will be by Zoom

Freezing Your Produce is July 23 2020 at 200 pm

Drying Your Produce is July 27 2020 at 200 pm

Canning Your Produce is July 31 2020 at 1000 am

Please call the office to sign up for all sessions at 598-2789 Lora must have your email address for Zoom You can

call or send your email address to her at lhowardukyedu

We do have up-to-date canning freezing and drying publications If you will call us we will put your copies in the

vestibule for you to pick up

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The North American millipede

Figure 1

Figure 4

Making the Most of Snacks for You and Your Family

W hat comes to mind when you hear the word snack Many people think of salty or sweet foods like chips cookies candy or juice drinks However these foods provide little or no nutrition for your family Decisions for what and when to eat play an important role in how you and your family feel both now and

in the future Healthy snacks are important They are mini meals that keep hunger at bay and help us meet daily nutrient needs Snacks are especially important for children to support healthy growth and development Here are some tips to make the most out of snacks What to eat and drink An easy way to plan healthy snacks is to offer at least two food groups and focus on foods that have fiber and protein This will keep everyone feeling satisfied until that next meal For fiber choose a fruit vegetable or whole grain For protein choose cheese plain yogurt nuts or beans Some examples of easy tasty snacks include apples and peanut butter carrot sticks and hummus or whole grain crackers and cheese As for drinks stick with water When to eat Young children may need two to three snacks a day Older children and adults may need one or two snacks a day depending on how active they are Where to eat Snacking while watching television can lead to overeating Instead create healthy eating habits by limiting snacking to a table or countertop area Source Courtney Luecking Extension Specialist for Food and Nutrition

Due to 4-H Camp being cancelled JM Feltner 4-H Camp is offering a fun opportunity for you and your family

Save the date for CAMP FROM YOUR CAR 3 - July 18th Activities will be provided for the family Please register here

httpsukyaz1qualtricscomjfeform

Congratulations

W e would like to congratulate Emma Dickerson for being selected to

participate in the 2020-2021 Kentucky 4-H SET Leadership Board During her time serving on the SET Leadership Board Emma will explore opportunities in careers that currently focus on Science Engineering amp

Technology (SET) as well as careers on the horizon The SET Initiative will stimulate new opportunities for farms and farm communities to explore what can be done in transition from tobacco to alternative farming CONGRATULATIONS

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S unscreen safety using sunscreen the right way is the best way to prevent skin cancer and prevent or delay aging of the skin caused by being out in the sun Follow these tips from dermatologists

when applying sunscreen Choose a sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or higher is water resistant and provides broad-spectrum coverage Apply sunscreen generously 15 minutes before going outdoors Adults need to use 1 ounce mdash or enough to fill a shot glass mdash of sunscreen to

fully cover their body Do not forget to apply sunscreen to your neck face ears tops of your feet and legs To stay safe from the sun reapply sunscreen every two hours or immediately after swimming or sweating For the best protection stay in the shade and wear protective clothing a hat with a wide brim and sunglasses as well as sunscreen To protect your lips apply a lip balm with an SPF of at least 15

Ways to protect yourself from ticks

If you spend a significant amount of time outdoors in the sum-mer chances are you have had a few tick encounters Ticks are parasites that must have three blood meals during their lifetime to develop and reproduce Kentucky is an ideal envi-ronment for ticks as we have forests humidity and a large deer population

The three most common ticks in Kentucky are the lone star tick Amer-ican dog tick and the blacklegged tick The vast majority of bites from these ticks are just itchy nuisances that last between seven to 10 days but a small percentage of bites can cause serious allergic reactions and illnesses

Lone star ticks are the most common tick in the state You can identify female lone star ticks by the white spot on their backs Males are reddish brown Lone star ticks are vectors of human ehrlichiosis a bac-terial disease and alpha-gal syn-drome known as the ldquored meat aller-

gyrdquo All developmental stages of the tick will feed on humans and unlike other tick species that lay in wait for a host lone star ticks actively seek out a blood meal

The blacklegged tick is the only species that tends to be active year-round in Kentucky and it is the only vector of Lyme disease Blacklegged ticks have a reddish-brown body a dark head long mouthparts and dark legs Males have a dark plate that covers their whole body while fe-males have a dark plate that covers half of their body

The American dog tick is the primary vector of Rocky Mountain spotted fever It is reddish brown with mottled white markings on its back Only adult American dog ticks feed on humans

You can minimize your chances of getting a tick bite by not walking through or brushing up against high grass brush or other tick-prone are-as You can wear a tick repellent that contains between 20 to 30 DEET on exposed skin and use a repellent

containing permethrin on your cloth-ing and gear Wear light-colored clothing as this makes ticks easier to see Tuck long pants into your socks or boots to minimize the chances of ticks attaching to your pantleg

Many times ticks find their way indoors through our pets Reduce your petrsquos chances of attracting ticks by using a tick collar spray or sham-poo or a monthly ldquotop spotrdquo medica-tion

Promptly finding and removing ticks is key to reducing your chances of contracting Rocky Mountain spot-ted fever and Lyme disease Ticks must be attached to humans for sev-eral hours before they transmit these diseases While outdoors you should check yourself and your friends fami-ly members and pets for ticks every two to three hours and again after you return home Some of the most common places to find them are be-hind your ears hair neck legs and around your waist If ticks are found the best way to remove them is by using a fine-tipped tweezer

Our fourth Word of the Month has been displayed on the bridge at the Middle School Have you talked to your children or grandchildren about the word Have you talked about what the word means to you to them If you are a business and would like to share the word in your office or business we will send you the words to post monthly to go along with the banner Send an email to Lora and let her know at lhowardukyedu

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CLEANING YOUR OUTDOOR GRILL

M any of us enjoy the wonderful taste of food cooked on a grill but cleaning the grill mdash not so much Regular grill cleaning is important to help extend the life of your grill

and for food safety purposes Plus it makes your food taste better The easiest way to remember to clean your grill is to do so immediately after using it This way you donrsquot have a greasy caked-on mess the next time you grill You must have certain tools to clean your grill properly These include a wire grill brush or other type of scraper a 5-gallon bucket durable gloves and disposable sponges and rags You will also need warm water and dish soap Optional supplies include baking soda and vinegar If you have a grill with exterior stainless steel features you will need add stainless steel cleaner After cooking remove the food and allow the grill to continue to burn to remove residue Once the residue has burned off turn off the grill When the grill cools but is still slightly warm use your wire brush to remove any remaining debris on

the grates If your grates have a nonstick coating only use a wooden or heat-resistant plastic scraper to clean your grates If residue still remains soak the grates and other removable parts in either warm water and dish detergent or a mixture of 2 cups of vinegar and 1 cup of baking soda Soak the grill components in a sink or 5-gallon bucket Scrape the grates again after soaking if necessary Allow the grill parts to air dry before putting them back on your grill Remember to wash your brush after each use Use a disinfectant to clean surfaces like the grillrsquos side table that may have held uncooked meat Clean exterior stainless steel components with stainless steel cleaner or wipe with a vinegar-soaked cloth Depending on the type of grill you have you may have additional cleaning considerations Consult your ownerrsquos manual for more information Source Sarah Hanks senior Extension associate Copyright copy 2020 for materials developed by University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension

Clay County 4-H Livestock Club

We hope to meet in-person in the near future In the meantime please check out these helpful links

-Virtual Farm Tours httpswwwyoutubecomuserteachkyag

-Kentucky Farms Feed Me httpswwwyoutubecomplaylistlist=PL9TMNbWmmcLTx2AXTdd_lH4DCeq01xN98 -Livestock Distance Learning Resources https4-hcaukyedufilesresources_for_distance_learning_ky_4h_livestockpdf

4-H Natural Resource and Environmental Sciences Academy Announcements

We would like to congratulate our new upcoming membersmdashReed and Tyler Brown The 4-H Natural Resource and Environmental Sciences Academy is a 3-year program where scholars have the opportunity to learn about wildlife water forestry and much more Clay County 4-H currently has 4 members enrolled

We will be accepting 2 new scholars in Spring 2021 Please contact us if you know of a 5th grader that might be interested next year

Save the dates for upcoming Natural Resources events

July 24th Virtual Event 200PM (A link has been sent to current scholars)

Fall Retreat September 23-25 2020 ndash Feltner 4-H Camp London KY

Kentucky State Fair Announcements

Guidelines as communicated by the University of Kentucky regarding Healthy at Work protocols at the time of the Kentucky State Fair will be followed There will be no general exhibits or Cloverville exhibits for 2020 Therefore we will not be able to enter projects such as foods home environment and art as we have in previous years

Please use this time to work on future fair projects that can be entered for 2021

See the enclosed project flyer for ideas

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New stinging ant species could cause problems for Kentuckians

U niversity of Kentucky entomologists want people to be aware of a new stinging pest in the state the Asian needle ant Recently Asian needle ants invaded a home in south

central Kentucky and stung the homeowner This is one of the statersquos first reports of the ants coming indoors The insect has been in Kentucky since at least 2013 and in the US since the 1930s It is found throughout the state but tends to stay outdoors preying on other ants and termites Like other insects who live primarily outdoors they are most active during warmer months with populations declining as the weather gets cooler

Fortunately Asian needle ants do not tend to be aggressive and only sting when they feel threatened However the chances of a person getting stung greatly increase when the Asian needle ant moves indoors

ldquoTheir sting is painful and people report that they have a burning sensation paired with a pins-and-needles feeling for a couple of weeks after being stungrdquo said Jonathan Larson extension entomologist with the UK College of Agriculture Food and Environment ldquoMost people do not need to seek medical treatment if they are stung by an Asian needle ant unless they have a known allergy to other insect stings such as from a bee or a wasp The literature suggests that the venom from this ant may be more hazardous than bee and wasp stingsrdquo

Asian needle ants look similar to other ant species but UK entomologists say the insect has some distinguishing features

ldquoThis ant has a large stinger at the end of its abdomen which is usually visible to the naked eyerdquo said Zachary DeVries UK assistant professor of urban entomology ldquoThe Asian needle ant is about twice as long as the odorous house ant but considerably smaller than carpenter antsrdquo

Not much information is available on effective Asian needle ant control but DeVries encourages people who find the ants to not panic

ldquoPhysically removing ants from the home using a vacuum cleaner will help prevent stings and provide immediate control but given this antrsquos ability to deliver a nasty sting it may be worth contacting a licensed pest control company if ants are foundrdquo he said

If individuals discover the ants outdoors they can use granular baits and target their nesting sites and other areas with high ant activity

Kentuckians can make their home less appealing to ants in general by sealing up cracks and crevices keeping their grass mowed eliminating standing water areas and removing dead trees from their property

We would encourage people who think they have encountered an Asian needle ant to submit a sample to the Clay County Extension Office of the UK Cooperative Extension Service for identification Our number is 606-598-2789

Asian needle ants have a powerful sting but UK en-tomologists encourage people not to panic if they find them Photo by Jessica Louque Smithers Visci-ent Bugwoodorg

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Just a reminder of the CFAP We encourage producers to explore the CFAP and to utilize the CFAP Call Center at 877-508-8364 for questions and one-on-one assistance with the application process The Call Center is open 800 am- 800 pm Producers may also visit wwwfarmersgovcfap to learn more

Crossing Through This Managing Farm and Family in 2020 Thursdays at 7pm EDT 6pm CDT July 23rd amp 30th August 6th amp 13th

2020 has presented unique challenges in all aspects of life Managing a farm business in uncertain times can be difficult Join our host Dr Steve Isaacs University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service for a weekly webinar series as we invite a series of speakers to discuss how to come through current issues facing farm families The 4-week online series will begin on Thursday July 23rd at 700 PM EDT600 PM CDT

The webinars are for the entire farm family so we encourage all family members to attend Please call us at 598-2789 for more detailed information including speakers and topics Mark your calendars

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New stinging ant species could cause problems for Kentuckians

U niversity of Kentucky entomologists want people to be aware of a new stinging pest in the state the Asian needle ant Recently Asian needle ants invaded a home in south

central Kentucky and stung the homeowner This is one of the statersquos first reports of the ants coming indoors The insect has been in Kentucky since at least 2013 and in the US since the 1930s It is found throughout the state but tends to stay outdoors preying on other ants and termites Like other insects who live primarily outdoors they are most active during warmer months with populations declining as the weather gets cooler

Fortunately Asian needle ants do not tend to be aggressive and only sting when they feel threatened However the chances of a person getting stung greatly increase when the Asian needle ant moves indoors

ldquoTheir sting is painful and people report that they have a burning sensation paired with a pins-and-needles feeling for a couple of weeks after being stungrdquo said Jonathan Larson extension entomologist with the UK College of Agriculture Food and Environment ldquoMost people do not need to seek medical treatment if they are stung by an Asian needle ant unless they have a known allergy to other insect stings such as from a bee or a wasp The literature suggests that the venom from this ant may be more hazardous than bee and wasp stingsrdquo

Asian needle ants look similar to other ant species but UK entomologists say the insect has some distinguishing features

ldquoThis ant has a large stinger at the end of its abdomen which is usually visible to the naked eyerdquo said Zachary DeVries UK assistant professor of urban entomology ldquoThe Asian needle ant is about twice as long as the odorous house ant but considerably smaller than carpenter antsrdquo

Not much information is available on effective Asian needle ant control but DeVries encourages people who find the ants to not panic

ldquoPhysically removing ants from the home using a vacuum cleaner will help prevent stings and provide immediate control but given this antrsquos ability to deliver a nasty sting it may be worth contacting a licensed pest control company if ants are foundrdquo he said

If individuals discover the ants outdoors they can use granular baits and target their nesting sites and other areas with high ant activity

Kentuckians can make their home less appealing to ants in general by sealing up cracks and crevices keeping their grass mowed eliminating standing water areas and removing dead trees from their property

We would encourage people who think they have encountered an Asian needle ant to submit a sample to the Clay County Extension Office of the UK Cooperative Extension Service for identification Our number is 606-598-2789

Asian needle ants have a powerful sting but UK en-tomologists encourage people not to panic if they find them Photo by Jessica Louque Smithers Visci-ent Bugwoodorg

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Just a reminder of the CFAP We encourage producers to explore the CFAP and to utilize the CFAP Call Center at 877-508-8364 for questions and one-on-one assistance with the application process The Call Center is open 800 am- 800 pm Producers may also visit wwwfarmersgovcfap to learn more

Crossing Through This Managing Farm and Family in 2020 Thursdays at 7pm EDT 6pm CDT July 23rd amp 30th August 6th amp 13th

2020 has presented unique challenges in all aspects of life Managing a farm business in uncertain times can be difficult Join our host Dr Steve Isaacs University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service for a weekly webinar series as we invite a series of speakers to discuss how to come through current issues facing farm families The 4-week online series will begin on Thursday July 23rd at 700 PM EDT600 PM CDT

The webinars are for the entire farm family so we encourage all family members to attend Please call us at 598-2789 for more detailed information including speakers and topics Mark your calendars

8

New stinging ant species could cause problems for Kentuckians

U niversity of Kentucky entomologists want people to be aware of a new stinging pest in the state the Asian needle ant Recently Asian needle ants invaded a home in south

central Kentucky and stung the homeowner This is one of the statersquos first reports of the ants coming indoors The insect has been in Kentucky since at least 2013 and in the US since the 1930s It is found throughout the state but tends to stay outdoors preying on other ants and termites Like other insects who live primarily outdoors they are most active during warmer months with populations declining as the weather gets cooler

Fortunately Asian needle ants do not tend to be aggressive and only sting when they feel threatened However the chances of a person getting stung greatly increase when the Asian needle ant moves indoors

ldquoTheir sting is painful and people report that they have a burning sensation paired with a pins-and-needles feeling for a couple of weeks after being stungrdquo said Jonathan Larson extension entomologist with the UK College of Agriculture Food and Environment ldquoMost people do not need to seek medical treatment if they are stung by an Asian needle ant unless they have a known allergy to other insect stings such as from a bee or a wasp The literature suggests that the venom from this ant may be more hazardous than bee and wasp stingsrdquo

Asian needle ants look similar to other ant species but UK entomologists say the insect has some distinguishing features

ldquoThis ant has a large stinger at the end of its abdomen which is usually visible to the naked eyerdquo said Zachary DeVries UK assistant professor of urban entomology ldquoThe Asian needle ant is about twice as long as the odorous house ant but considerably smaller than carpenter antsrdquo

Not much information is available on effective Asian needle ant control but DeVries encourages people who find the ants to not panic

ldquoPhysically removing ants from the home using a vacuum cleaner will help prevent stings and provide immediate control but given this antrsquos ability to deliver a nasty sting it may be worth contacting a licensed pest control company if ants are foundrdquo he said

If individuals discover the ants outdoors they can use granular baits and target their nesting sites and other areas with high ant activity

Kentuckians can make their home less appealing to ants in general by sealing up cracks and crevices keeping their grass mowed eliminating standing water areas and removing dead trees from their property

We would encourage people who think they have encountered an Asian needle ant to submit a sample to the Clay County Extension Office of the UK Cooperative Extension Service for identification Our number is 606-598-2789

Asian needle ants have a powerful sting but UK en-tomologists encourage people not to panic if they find them Photo by Jessica Louque Smithers Visci-ent Bugwoodorg

9

Just a reminder of the CFAP We encourage producers to explore the CFAP and to utilize the CFAP Call Center at 877-508-8364 for questions and one-on-one assistance with the application process The Call Center is open 800 am- 800 pm Producers may also visit wwwfarmersgovcfap to learn more

Crossing Through This Managing Farm and Family in 2020 Thursdays at 7pm EDT 6pm CDT July 23rd amp 30th August 6th amp 13th

2020 has presented unique challenges in all aspects of life Managing a farm business in uncertain times can be difficult Join our host Dr Steve Isaacs University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service for a weekly webinar series as we invite a series of speakers to discuss how to come through current issues facing farm families The 4-week online series will begin on Thursday July 23rd at 700 PM EDT600 PM CDT

The webinars are for the entire farm family so we encourage all family members to attend Please call us at 598-2789 for more detailed information including speakers and topics Mark your calendars

9

Just a reminder of the CFAP We encourage producers to explore the CFAP and to utilize the CFAP Call Center at 877-508-8364 for questions and one-on-one assistance with the application process The Call Center is open 800 am- 800 pm Producers may also visit wwwfarmersgovcfap to learn more

Crossing Through This Managing Farm and Family in 2020 Thursdays at 7pm EDT 6pm CDT July 23rd amp 30th August 6th amp 13th

2020 has presented unique challenges in all aspects of life Managing a farm business in uncertain times can be difficult Join our host Dr Steve Isaacs University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service for a weekly webinar series as we invite a series of speakers to discuss how to come through current issues facing farm families The 4-week online series will begin on Thursday July 23rd at 700 PM EDT600 PM CDT

The webinars are for the entire farm family so we encourage all family members to attend Please call us at 598-2789 for more detailed information including speakers and topics Mark your calendars

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4-Hrsquoers Do you enjoy cooking at home Try this recipe We

have many recipes that can be entered for our 4-H Project

Showcase next summer and the 2021 KY State Fair

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Clay County PO Box 421 69 Jameson Road Manchester KY 40962-0421 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

NONPROFIT ORG

US POSTAGE PAID MANCHESTER KY

PERMIT 96

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4-Hrsquoers Do you enjoy cooking at home Try this recipe We

have many recipes that can be entered for our 4-H Project

Showcase next summer and the 2021 KY State Fair

13

Clay County PO Box 421 69 Jameson Road Manchester KY 40962-0421 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

NONPROFIT ORG

US POSTAGE PAID MANCHESTER KY

PERMIT 96

12

4-Hrsquoers Do you enjoy cooking at home Try this recipe We

have many recipes that can be entered for our 4-H Project

Showcase next summer and the 2021 KY State Fair

13

Clay County PO Box 421 69 Jameson Road Manchester KY 40962-0421 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

NONPROFIT ORG

US POSTAGE PAID MANCHESTER KY

PERMIT 96

13

Clay County PO Box 421 69 Jameson Road Manchester KY 40962-0421 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

NONPROFIT ORG

US POSTAGE PAID MANCHESTER KY

PERMIT 96