Calendar of Events April 4, 18, 25 & May 2 Dining with Diabetes, 5-7 pm 11-12 Educational Committee Planning for 2017 for county chairs, Jackson’s Mill 22 Keyser Area Meeting, Moorefield, WV Still time to register - see page 4 for details 27 CEOS Flower Designing Workshop, 6:30 pm, Mineral County Tech Center May 3 CEOS Training Lesson, 6:00 pm June – “More Meat for the $” July – “Living Frugal” 3 County Council, 7:00 pm, Ft. Ashby Trinity Methodist 13 Community Baby Shower 21-27 CEOS Week 23 Spring Banquet, 6:00 pm, Mt. Zion Church, Knobley Road June 18 Flower Show Set-Up 19-24 Mineral County Fair 19 First day of Energy Express 19-Jul 28 Energy Express Volunteers needed 26-30 Older 4-H Camp July 12 County Council and Lesson Leader Training 18-20 NVON Conference, Registration Link Inside!

Lifestyle Treasures

Community Educational Outreach

www.ext.wvu.edu April 2017 WVU Extension Service, RR 3 Box 3046, Keyser, WV 26726 (304)788-3621 Fax: (304)788-0481

CEOS Week May 21-27 Plan Now!

Talk about your club’s activities

Invite someone new to the community

Invite a friend to your club meeting

Post a flyer in a community area

Put on an announcement in a church

bulletin or organization’s newsletter

Submit a photo to the newspaper

Set-up County CEOS display during a

fair or event, at the library or business

Be creative!

Flower Designing Workshop

April 27, 2017

Who: CEOS Members & Community

When: Thursday, April27, 6:00 pm

Where: Mineral County Technical Center, Keyser

What: An opportunity to learn techniques for creating silk

or fresh flower arrangements. You will take home your

own flower design.

Pre-Register: Choose either Bow Making or Tablescape

demonstration. Then choose either silk or fresh flower ar-

ranging.

Class Options: 6:00-7:00 pm

Bow Making $7 or

Tablescape Design Demonstration

7:15-9:00 pm

Silk Arrangement $20

Fresh Arrangement $15

Reservations Due: Tuesday, April 18

Call WVU Extension Office (304) 788-3621.

Payment Due: April 27—pay the instructor

Cancelation: Due April 18 because flower material

needs to be ordered. If you are unable to attend payment

will still need to be made or find a substitute.

Help Please!

We (Mineral County CEOS) are responsible for the

breakfast treats for the Keyser Area Meeting. So we

need at least 3 or 4 people to step up and let me know

if you will donate something for the morning refresh-

ment table. We won’t know how many to prepare for

until registration is finished. So please call me, Jean

Bradshaw at 304-738-8925, if you will help to meet

this request. It will be greatly appreciated.

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Spring Banquet 2017

Save the date May 23rd for our Spring Ban-

quet, at Mt. Zion Church, on Knobley Road. The

theme will be “CEOS Flower Power”. Your spouse

and/or a friend are welcome, dutch treat of course.

It will be a buffet dinner served by Nethken

Hill Catering. Cost is $14 and we need a minimum of

50 reservations, The meal is your choice of baked

chicken or baked steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green

beans, tossed salad with choice of dressings, choice of

dessert, ice tea, lemonade, coffee or water. Each club

is responsible for collecting money and sending the

number of reservations and money to: Beth Buffone,

1200 Lynmar Street, Apt. #6, Keyser, WV 26726 by

May 10th.

One of the Family committee’s goals is to

make a time capsule. They would like to have a display

of time capsules. It can be for your club or your fami-

ly, big or little and you determine the date to open it.

There will be a short business meeting to elect

the county council President and Vice President for

2018-2020. The entertainment will be a great young

singer and musician, Donnie Carman. Bring item(s) for a Chinese Auction. Auction

items should be new, nearly new or unused. Tickets

will be sold that evening for $1.00 each or 7 for $5.00.

Clubs can make nametags for those attending.

And each club should provide a door prize (about

$10.00 value) flower(s); these will also be used for ta-

ble centerpieces. Remember spouses and friends are welcome to

attend. Plan now for this evening of socialization and

enjoyment. It is a way for you to participate in a

CEOS week activity.

From County President

Spring is here and things are happening: time has changed,

flowers are blooming, leaves are coming out, everybody is

sneezing, and ……..Mineral County CEOS have are planning

a fantastic fundraiser Bingo and flower workshop! Patty Leas-

ure, bingo chairperson is working hard to have a successful

event. Thanks to all who are helping in any way.

Now, we have Keyser Area Meeting in Hardy County, CEOS

Week, spring banquet, elections, and a flower workshop to

prepare for the flower show in June. If that doesn’t keep you

busy, I’m sure your club has meetings, workshops, or some

other activity that could help you be an active contributor to

Mineral County CEOS.

I know this is a big challenge, but with all of these events,

let’s see if we can get more publicity in the newspaper to help

increase our membership. Remember, “pictures are worth a

thousand words” and they are easier to produce than a written

article!

Happy Easter!

Jean Bradshaw

“The Journey of a Lifetime” Keyser Area Spring Meeting

When: Saturday, April 22, 8:30 am-3:00 pm Where: Moorefield Middle School What: A time of fellowship, learning and fun! There will be a Silent Auction and Entertainment. Lunch: Chicken salad on croissant with tomatoes and lettuce, bean salad, assorted cakes and drinks. Cost: $15 if postmarked by April 1. Will be $20 afterwards. Class Descriptions and Registration form: Contact the Extension Office 304-788-3621 or download from

mineral.ext.wvu.edu/ceos

2017 NVON Conference Registration

“Lifelong Learning”

July 18-20, 2017

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel Downtown

Raleigh, North Carolina

All registration details are available on-line. Check the website for information also at http://www.nvon.org/events.html. For Questions e-mail or call: Margaret

m.miltenberger@mail.wvu.edu 304-788-3621. Postmark Deadline-June 15 Transportation: WVCEOS is offering a bus to the meet-ing . Cost is $144. Send check to Nancy Parsons, state treasurer, by May 10. See openline for more information .

- Henry David Thoreau

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Flower Show 2017

At the May County Council meeting, we will

be scheduling help for setting up and registering for

the flower show sponsored by CEOS. As in the past

there will be an Artistic Division and the Horticultur-

al Division and Subdivided into adult gardener and

junior gardener (18 years old or younger). Policy is

that each CEOS club is to have at least one entry in

the artistic division.

In the Artistic division you may enter fresh

or artificial flower arrangements. The fresh material

(s) does not have to be grown by the exhibitor. The

classes are: any Christmas arrangement, any holiday

arr., dining room table arr. (free-standing), dining

room table (viewed from one side), buffet or side

table arr. (free-standing), buffet or side table (viewed

from one side), driftwood, golden treasures (dried or

treated plant), backward glance (pictures or plaques),

miniature arr., fireside basket ( 18 inches or higher),

and any not listed class. new this year - Tablescapes.

Have you given any thought as to what flow-

ers to plant this spring? Here are some suggestions

that can be entered into the Horticultural division.

All classes will remain the same as in the past. The

horticultural classes are: Dahlias, Gladiolus, Roses,

Asters, Lilies, Zinnias, Marigolds, Petunias, Mums,

Daisies, Pansies, Sunflowers, Coneflowers, any

flowering shrub, any annual flower not listed, and

any perennial flower not listed. The Potted plant

classes are: any flowering plant (1 plant), any non-

flowering plant (1 plant), African violets (1plant or

crown/pot), hanging baskets (multiple plants), con-

tainer planters, terrariums, Cactus (1 plant /pot) and

Succulents (1 plant/pot).

The News Tribune publishes a complete list

of rule and regulations for the flower show prior to

the fair. The judges will identify the prize rating.

Ribbons will be given to first, second, and third place

in each class. “Honorable Mention” ribbon may be

given at the discretion of the judges. And there are

cash prizes for the “best in show” in each Division in

adult gardener and junior gardener.

Let’s make a great floral display at the fair!

Craft Class Volunteers Needed for 4-H Camp!

Contact Margaret at the Extension Office

304-788-3621 or email m.miltenberger@mail.wvu.edu

WVCEOS Creative Writing Contest

Don’t forget to polish and edit any short stories or

poems you may have written in the past year to submit to the

2017 WVCEOS Creative Writing contests for poetry and short

story. Entries must have been written in the last year and may

be about any subject. Entries should be typed and fastened

securely inside a folder or notebook. The folder’s identifica-

tion should include name, address, telephone number, CEOS

club and county. *Short Stories should be no more than 1000 words. *Poems should be no more than 250 words. Send entries to: Carol Powell, 3242 Horseshoe Rd,

Keyser, WV 26726 by September 15. County winners from

each category will be submitted to the State Contest. If you

haven’t written anything yet, grab a pencil and paper and give

it a try. April is poetry month so that is a great time to write a

poem. “Writing is the painting of the voice. -Voltaire

Dining with Diabetes

The WVU Extension Service in partnership with the CEOS Potomac Valley Hospital and RN’s who are certified Diabetes Educators will once again be offer-ing the Dining with Diabetes Cooking School. When: April 4, 18,25 and May 3, (Tuesdays) Time: 5:00-7:00 pm Location: First United Methodist Church 32 Davis Street (beside of Keyser Post Office) If you would like to volunteer contact Margaret 304-788-3621 or m.miltenberger@mail.wvu.edu If you missed May 4 it is alright to start May 18!

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Community Baby Shower - May 13

Donations of items from the list below are

needed for the Annual Community Baby

Shower on May 13th. Bring items to the

Health Department and MCFRN office by

May 1.

Disposable Diapers

Baby Lotion

Baby Wash

Baby Soap Powder

Diaper Cream

Baby Bottles

Pacifiers

Baby Blankets and Crib Sheets

White Under shirts and Onesies

Bootes and Socks

Neutral Colored Sleepers

Small Hats

Mittens (to prevent scratching)

Sweaters

Disposable Wipes

Diaper Pails

Small Stuffed Animals & Toys

Cribs and Mattress

Strollers

Bibs, Birp Cloths, and Lap Pads

Join the 2017 Garlic Mustard Challenge! Please help us reach our goal of removing 50,000 pounds

of garlic mustard from forests across the state to protect

habitats for the West Virginia White and other butterflies!

Have fun, make a difference, and prepare to win some

amazing prizes! Garlic Mustard is a particularly nasty, non-

native invasive species that thrives in partial shade and

has no trouble growing in forest understories. Garlic mus-

tard can quickly take over an area crowding out our native

plants including trillium, jack-in-the-pulpit, ramps, and our

beautiful, often vulnerable, native orchids. Garlic mustard

even produces chemicals that can keep our native plants

from being able to grow and chemicals that can kill the

eggs and larva of butterflies!

Only an army of volunteers can help get rid of this invasive species! Please join us for the 2017Garlic Mustard Chal-lenge and together we can stop the spread of one of the most invasive species found in our states. Get a group of friends and join our pull at Blue Bend Campground on April 2 and Seneca Rocks April 30. Free camping will be available for our volunteers the evening of May 10th. The pull will start at 10:00 a.m. each morning and we will meet you at the parking lot for the campground. For more infor-mation, please visit: http://www.phcwpma.org/GarlicMustard.cfm or contact Rebecca Urbanczyk at rrurbanczyk@fs.fed.us.

Almond Mandarin Salad Ingredients 1/2 pound bacon 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon dry hot mustard 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika 1/4 cup olive oil 1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 1 bunch green onion, diced 3/4 cup slivered almonds Directions In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until evenly brown. Drain, cool, and crumble. To make the dressing, thoroughly blend the vinegar, honey, dry mustard, celery salt, paprika, and olive oil. Place lettuce, oranges, green onion, bacon, and almonds in a serving bowl. Toss with dressing and serve. Serves 8

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Paper Plates

Milk rings

Backs of calendars

End rolls of newsprint

Feathers

Sand

Containers (with lids)

Egg Cartons

Rolls of White Paper (Westvaco type)

String, thread, yarn, spools (all colors)

Textured Fabrics and other materials

Clothesline and clothespins

Socks and pantyhose

Foam meat trays (disinfect with bleach and water)

Plastic rings from soft drink packs

Flour

Shower curtains, old sheets, trash bags

Plastic buckets w/ lids

Coffee Filters

Paper cupcake liners

Band-aids

Wet Wipes

Plastic baggies (small)

Poster Board

ENERGY EXPRESS FOUND ITEMS NEEDED

Energy Express is in need of the following supplies for their six week summer reading program:

Keyser or Wiley Ford Primary School drop-off dates-June 15 & 16, 8:00 am– 1:00 pm

Paper Towel Tubes

Paper bags (all sizes)

Large appliance boxes

Wallpaper sample books

Magazines with lots of pictures

Packing Material (foam peanuts or shredded paper)

Empty cereal boxes

Newspapers

Toilet Tissue Tubes

Tissues (any brand) (assorted colors)

Cotton Balls

Q-tips

Paper Towels

Pipe Cleaners

Masking Tape (various sizes)

Buttons and beads

Used file folders

Wrapping paper, freezer paper, butcher paper

Duct Tape

Scotch Tape

Scissors

Any Craft Items

Construction Paper (assorted colors)

Shoe boxes

Margaret W. Miltenberger

4-H and Family Extension Agent

M.Miltenberger@mail.wvu.edu

Sherry L. Whisner

Administrative Assistant

Sherry.Simon@mail.wvu.edu

Programs and activities offered by the West Virginia University Extension Service are available to all persons without regard

to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political beliefs, sexual orientation, national origin, and marital or

family status.

Mineral County CEOS Now on Facebook!

Mineral County CEOS now has a facebook page.

Check us out at Mineral County Community Educa-tional Outreach Services (CEOS) at

facebook.com. You can post your club events

and pictures or send your information to brendakk44@yahoo.com.

It is easy and free to join facebook. Just do a

facebook search on-line and follow the instructions. You will need to be a facebook member to access

our CEOS page.