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The Estill County Tribune, March 18, 2015, Page 9 Jimmie L. Johnson, DMD, PSC Family Dentistry 87 Wildwood Place (off Court St.) Irvine, Kentucky ( 606 ) 723-3213 Kitchen Diva Pretty Delicious in Pink by ANGELA SHELF MEDEARIS and GINA HARLOW Get ready to pucker up. Because it’s time for rhubarb -- a sweet, tart treat. Loved by many, and misunderstood by more than a few, rhubarb with its deep-pink stalks is often a little hard to find. But keep searching because this jewel of spring is not to be missed. Rhubarb can be a rare discovery, even when in sea- son. For many, it’s still a taste never tried. Others may have tasted rhubarb that had fallen into the wrong hands, leaving them with an unfortunate first impression. So why doesn’t this lovely fruit have a wider appeal? For starters, it’s not technically a fruit, but a herbaceous pe- rennial vegetable. However, in 1947 a New York State court decided that since it was most frequently used as a fruit, it would be classified for regulation and duty purposes as such. Rhubarb is at its best when the stalks are thin, red and have a crisp texture. If the stalks are floppy, it means that it’s not freshly picked. Wrap rhubarb stalks in plas- tic and refrigerate for up to a week. Rhubarb also is sold frozen in some areas and can be used in place of fresh. It’s true that some parts of the plant are poisonous. The colorful stalks are what we eat, but the leaves con- tain toxins. This usually is not a problem, as the rhubarb in the market already has the leaves removed. Those lucky enough to have their own rhubarb plant know about this minor imperfection and handle it appropri- ately. The lip-puckering, tart flavor of rhubarb also requires some getting used to. Some varieties are sweeter than others and can be eaten raw, but that’s not common. Rhubarb really comes alive when it is cooked, either stewed or roasted, and mixed with other ingredients. In sweet and savory dishes, this tart vegetable lends a spe- cial flavor that can’t be compared to anything else. Its gorgeous pink color is an indicator that rhubarb is full of antioxidants, as well as calcium and fiber. Rhu- barb will keep in your refrigerator for up to a week, but to enjoy its full flavor, use it right after buying or harvesting. Rhubarb is often called the “pie plant.” It is delicious when mixed with strawberries and other fruit in pies and cobblers. It’s also good in relishes and compotes, and in dishes that showcase its tangy flavor. Rhubarb is the star of this recipe for Pork Chops with Spicy Rhubarb and Golden Raisin Sauce. The tartness of the rhubarb combined with the sweetness of the rai- sins is the perfect complement for the richness of the pork chops. Pork Chops with Spicy Rhubarb and Sauce 1/2 cup golden raisins 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 small jalapeno, with ribs and seeds, diced 8 to 10 ounces rhubarb, ends trimmed, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups) 3 tablespoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning 4 pork loin chops, (each 1/2 inch thick and 6 to 8 ounces) 1. In a small bowl, combine raisins with vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 cup hot water; let stand 10 minutes to soften. 2. In a small saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon oil over me- dium-low heat. Add onion; cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Add the rhubarb and sugar; and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until rhubarb has softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in nutmeg; season with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and pepper. Remove from heat; keep warm. 4. Generously season both sides of pork chops with the remaining teaspoon of salt and pepper, and the poultry seasoning. 5. In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Cook pork (in two batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding the pan) until browned and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve topped with the warm Spicy Rhubarb and Golden Rai- sin sauce. Serves 4. TIP: The golden raisins can be replaced with other dried fruit, such as cherries or currants and softened as instructed. *** Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the au- thor of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is www.divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Facebook. Read Gina Harlow’s blog about food and gardening at www.peachesand- prosciutto.com. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis Community News Mail announcements to The Estill Tribune, 6135 Winchester Road, Irvine, KY 40336 Call (606) 723-5012; Fax to (606) 723-2743; or E-mail it to <[email protected]> The Estill County Lions Club will meetTuesday, March 17th and on the first and third Tuesday of every month at Raders’ River Restaurant. The meal is at 6:30 p.m. and busi- ness meeting begins at 7 p.m. Estill County Lions Club is part of Lions Club Inter- national, with 1.35 million members in 205 countries around the world. We invite those who feel a call to make our community a better place through service to attend and learn about how Lions around the world earn our motto, “We Serve . . .” Tuesday, April 14th at Raders’ Estill County Lions Club The Kiwanis Club of Ir- vine-Ravenna will meet Thursday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Michael’s Restaurant. The program will be “High Adventure Wilderness School” to be presented by Bill Gordon. Recent dona- tions made by the club have been to the Estill Ministe- rial Assn., Academic Boost- ers, Westcare, and Mountain Mushroom Festival-5K. Persons dedicated to im- proving the world one child and one community at a time are welcome to become mem- bers. Thursday, March 19th @ 5:30pm Irvine-Ravenna Kiwanis Meeting The Estill County High School Band will have a Spa- ghetti Dinner on Saturday, March 21st from 5-7:30 at Estill Springs Elementary. The dinner will include spaghetti, bread, dessert and drink. Tickets are $5 in ad- vance or $7 at the door. Op- tions for carry-out and de- livery are available as well (drinks are not included in delivery). For additional informa- tion, please contact any band member. Saturday, March 21st @ 5-7:30pm ECHS Band Spaghetti Supper -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Applications Accepted For Food Program Applications are now be- ing accepted for the Com- modity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) This is a monthly supple- mental food package pro- gram for low-income elder- ly, age sixty (60) and over. The Estill County Se- nior Center, local distribut- ing agency for the CSFP, is currently accepting applica- tions for this program. To apply, please provide the following documents: state issued ID, proof of income for all members of the household and a current utility bill. Apply at the Estill Coun- ty Senior Citizens Center, 100 Golden Court, Irvine. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fri- day 8 a.m. till 4 p.m. and Wednesdays 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Please call Diane Riddell (606) 723-4787 for more in- formation about the CSFP. Water is essential to countless parts of our daily lives and it has never been more evident to me, and I’m sure many other people, than the past few weeks due to all the boil water advisories and critical water shortages we have had in the county. I was fortunate enough to only have been without water for one night at my house, but that was enough for me to see how much I use water! I kept finding myself going to the faucet to wash my hands or rinse something off only to have no water. We often think of water as a never-end- ing source because most of us never have to do without it, but these water shortages remind us that water is only a limited resource that we need to conserve and protect! Just think, we need water for health, hygiene, cooking and recreation. Our agricul- tural industry requires water to raise plants and animals. Other industries use it to produce goods and services – what would we do without water? Not be here that’s for sure. In addition, conserving water helps us save money and energy required to pump water to our homes, heat wa- ter we consume, and dispose of water we’ve used. By following some sim- ple conservation practices around the home, you can ensure your family will have a bountiful supply of good, clean water. And if you can’t or don’t want to follow all of these practices, just try and at least do some – every little bit helps! Here they are: • The shower and bath- tub are major water users in many homes. To conserve water and energy, install low- flow shower heads and fau- cet-flow restrictors. A low- flow shower head uses two to three gallons of water per minute, compared to about five gallons a minute for an older shower head. • Limit your showers to five minutes or less. Short showers use less water than a tub bath; so when taking a bath, put only five inches of water in the tub. • While waiting for show- er or faucet water to heat up, collect the water to use for household cleaning chores and to water plants. • Flush the toilet sparingly because each flush can con- sume three to seven gallons of water. Follow the rule: If it’s yellow, let it mellow; if it’s brown, flush it down! • Check toilets for leaks. Put a few drops of food col- oring in the toilet tank; wait 15 minutes, and check the bowl. If coloring appears in the bowl, you have a leak. • Periodically remove the tank lid to be sure all mecha- nisms are properly working. A broken flush valve causes many toilet leaks. You can find an inexpensive, easy- to-install valve at hardware, building supply and other stores. • Turn off the water while brushing your teeth, wash- ing your hands or shaving. Before brushing teeth, wet your brush and fill a glass of water to rinse your mouth and brush. After wetting your hands, turn off the wa- ter. Soap your hands and then turn on the water to rinse them. When shaving, fill the bathroom sink with a few inches of water to rinse your razor. • Use your automatic washing machine or dish- washer for full loads. The washing machine can use about 35 gallons of water; the dishwasher, about 25 gallons a cycle. If the washing ma- chine has a water-level con- trol, adjust it to the load size. Select shorter dishwasher cycles when possible to use less water. • Read the manufacturer’s direction before using the permanent press cycle on your washing machine. This cycle might fill the tub an ex- tra time which can increase water use by 15 to 20 extra gallons. • Wash or clean vegeta- bles in a small pan of water instead of under running wa- ter. • Select the proper size pan for the amount of food you are cooking. Large pans require more water to cook the food. • Also, cook food in as little water as possible to conserve water and food’s nutrient value. • Use tight-fitting lids to prevent water from boiling away. • When hand-washing dishes, use a pan of soapy water for washing and a sec- ond pan of hot water for rins- ing. Pan rinsing requires less water than rinsing under a running faucet. • Keep a covered bottle of drinking water in the re- frigerator so you don’thave to let water run to become cold. Shake the bottle before drinking to aerate water and keep it from tasting flat. • To conserve water, use your garbage disposal spar- ingly. • Wipe up small spills on the floor as they occur to reduce the number of times you need to use a wet-mop. Vacuum carpets and rugs regularly so you don’t need to shampoo them as often. • Do different household cleaning chores at the same time to conserve water. First clean lightly soiled surfaces such as mirrors, walls, wood- work; then clean floors. • When washing the car, don’t leave the hose running. Instead, fill a bucket with warm, soapy water; sponge the entire car and then rinse. An alternative is to use a hose with an automatic shutoff. · • Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your drive- way, steps, sidewalk, patio or deck. A hose can use up to 150 gallons of water in just 10 minutes. • Don’t let children play with the hose. Although this is super fun for kids, it wastes a lot of water. A half-inch garden hose uses more than 600 gallons of water in just one hour. That’s a lot of information and tips, but water is essen- tial for living so we need to protect and conserve it all we can. For more information on home water conserva- tion, contact me at the Estill County Cooperative Exten- sion Service at 723-4557 and I’ll be happy to talk with you! Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people re- gardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability or nation- al origin. Chelsea K. Bicknell Estill County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences Tips To Conserve Water Around Your Home The Estill County High School Band will have a Spa- ghetti Dinner on Saturday, March 21st from 5-7:30 at Estill Springs Elementary. The dinner will include spaghetti, bread, dessert and drink. Tickets are $5 in ad- vance or $7 at the door. Op- tions for carry-out and de- livery are available as well (drinks are not included in delivery). For additional informa- tion, please contact any band member. Saturday, March 21st @ 5-7:30pm ECHS Band Spaghetti Supper A “Living with Alzheim- er’s: For Caregivers - Early Stage” program will take place at the Madison County Public Library, located at 507 West Main Street, Richmond, 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8th. This program will help par- ticipants understand the com- mon symptoms and behaviors seen in early stage Alzheim- er’s and how to address them. Additionally, caregivers will learn about what lies ahead legally and financially, the importance of early planning, and how to build an effective care team. To register, call 1-800-272- 3900 or email infoky-in@alz. org. This program was created especially for family caregiv- ers, so please no professionals. Wednesday, April 8th @ 2pm Living With Alzheimer’s Meeting “The Estill-Powell ASAP Board is hosting a community awareness meeting concern- ing heroin and addiction. The meeting will be held Tuesday, March 31st at 7pm at the Estill County Extension Office and is free and open to the public.” This information is useful for parents, educators, medical providers and others working with youth and young adults in our communities. Tuesday, March 31st @ 7pm Heroin & Addiction Awarness Meeting The Estill County Appala- chian Dulcimer Club meets every Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the First Christian Church, Main Street, Irvine, for any- one who plays an Appala- chian Dulcimer or anyone who is interested in playing one is welcome to attend. The Appalachian Dulcimer was designated as the official state instrument of Kentucky in 2001. Friday, March 20th, 6-8pm Estill Appalachian Dulcimers

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Page 1: The Estill County Tribune, March 18, 2015, Page 9 Tips To ... · To conserve water and energy, install low-flow shower heads and fau-cet-flow restrictors. A low-flow shower head uses

The Estill County Tribune, March 18, 2015, Page 9

Jimmie L. Johnson, DMD, PSCFamily Dentistry

87 Wildwood Place (off Court St.)Irvine, Kentucky(606) 723-3213

Kitchen DivaPretty Delicious in Pink

by ANGELA SHELF MEDEARIS and GINA HARLOW Getreadytopuckerup.Becauseit’stimeforrhubarb--asweet,tarttreat.Lovedbymany,andmisunderstoodbymorethanafew,rhubarbwithitsdeep-pinkstalksisoftenalittlehardtofind.Butkeepsearchingbecausethisjewelofspringisnottobemissed. Rhubarbcanbeararediscovery,evenwheninsea-son.Formany,it’sstillatastenevertried.Othersmayhavetastedrhubarbthathadfallenintothewronghands,leavingthemwithanunfortunatefirstimpression.Sowhydoesn’tthislovelyfruithaveawiderappeal?Forstarters,it’snottechnicallyafruit,butaherbaceouspe-rennialvegetable.However,in1947aNewYorkStatecourtdecidedthatsinceitwasmostfrequentlyusedasa fruit, itwouldbeclassified for regulationanddutypurposesassuch. Rhubarbisatitsbestwhenthestalksarethin,redandhaveacrisptexture.Ifthestalksarefloppy,itmeansthatit’snotfreshlypicked.Wraprhubarbstalksinplas-ticandrefrigerateforuptoaweek.Rhubarbalsoissoldfrozeninsomeareasandcanbeusedinplaceoffresh. It’struethatsomepartsoftheplantarepoisonous.Thecolorfulstalksarewhatweeat,buttheleavescon-taintoxins.Thisusuallyisnotaproblem,astherhubarbin themarketalreadyhas the leaves removed.Thoselucky enough to have their own rhubarb plant knowaboutthisminorimperfectionandhandleitappropri-ately. Thelip-puckering,tartflavorofrhubarbalsorequiressomegettingusedto.Somevarietiesaresweeterthanothers andcanbeeaten raw,but that’snot common.Rhubarbreallycomesalivewhen it iscooked,eitherstewedorroasted,andmixedwithotheringredients.Insweetandsavorydishes,thistartvegetablelendsaspe-cialflavorthatcan’tbecomparedtoanythingelse. Itsgorgeouspinkcolorisanindicatorthatrhubarbisfullofantioxidants,aswellascalciumandfiber.Rhu-barbwillkeep inyour refrigerator forup to aweek,buttoenjoyitsfullflavor,useitrightafterbuyingorharvesting.Rhubarbisoftencalledthe“pieplant.”Itisdeliciouswhenmixedwith strawberriesandother fruit inpiesandcobblers.It’salsogoodinrelishesandcompotes,andindishesthatshowcaseitstangyflavor. RhubarbisthestarofthisrecipeforPorkChopswithSpicyRhubarbandGoldenRaisinSauce.Thetartnessoftherhubarbcombinedwiththesweetnessoftherai-sinsistheperfectcomplementfortherichnessoftheporkchops.

Pork Chops with Spicy Rhubarb and Sauce 1/2 cup golden raisins 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 small jalapeno, with ribs and seeds, diced 8 to 10 ounces rhubarb, ends trimmed, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups) 3 tablespoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning 4 pork loin chops, (each 1/2 inch thick and 6 to 8 ounces) 1. Ina smallbowl,combine raisinswithvinegar,Worcestershiresauceand1/4cuphotwater;letstand10minutestosoften. 2.Inasmallsaucepan,heat1teaspoonoiloverme-dium-lowheat.Addonion;cookuntilsoftened,3to5minutes.Addgarlicandjalapenoandcookforanother3minutes,stirringoccasionally. 3.Addtherhubarbandsugar;andbringtoaboil.Reduceheat;simmeruntilrhubarbhassoftened,5to8minutes.Stirinnutmeg;seasonwith1/2teaspoonofthesaltandpepper.Removefromheat;keepwarm. 4.Generouslyseasonbothsidesofporkchopswiththe remaining teaspoon of salt and pepper, and thepoultryseasoning. 5.Inalargeskillet,heatremaining2tablespoonsoilovermedium-highheat.Cookpork(intwobatches,ifnecessary,toavoidcrowdingthepan)untilbrownedandcooked through,3 to4minutesper side.ServetoppedwiththewarmSpicyRhubarbandGoldenRai-sinsauce.Serves4. TIP:Thegoldenraisinscanbereplacedwithotherdriedfruit,suchascherriesorcurrantsandsoftenedasinstructed. *** Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winningchildren’s author, culinary historian and the au-thorofsevencookbooks.Hernewcookbookis“TheKitchenDiva’sDiabeticCookbook.”Herwebsiteiswww.divapro.com.Toseehow-tovideos,recipesandmuch,muchmore,LikeAngelaShelfMedearis,TheKitchen Diva! on Facebook. Read Gina Harlow’sblogaboutfoodandgardeningatwww.peachesand-prosciutto.com.RecipesmaynotbereprintedwithoutpermissionfromAngelaShelfMedearis.

(c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

Community NewsMail announcements to The Estill Tribune,6135 Winchester Road, Irvine, KY 40336

Call (606) 723-5012; Fax to (606) 723-2743;or E-mail it to <[email protected]>

The Estill County LionsClubwillmeetTuesday,March17thandonthefirstandthirdTuesday of every month atRaders’RiverRestaurant.Themealisat6:30p.m.andbusi-nessmeetingbeginsat7p.m. Estill County Lions Clubis part of Lions Club Inter-

national, with 1.35 millionmembers in 205 countriesaround the world. We invitethosewhofeelacalltomakeourcommunityabetterplacethroughservice toattendandlearnabouthowLionsaroundtheworldearnourmotto,“We Serve . . .”

Tuesday, April 14th at Raders’

Estill County Lions Club

The Kiwanis Club of Ir-vine-Ravenna will meetThursday, March 19 at 5:30p.m.atMichael’sRestaurant. The program will be“HighAdventureWildernessSchool” to be presented byBill Gordon. Recent dona-tionsmadeby theclubhave

been to the Estill Ministe-rial Assn., Academic Boost-ers,Westcare, and MountainMushroomFestival-5K. Persons dedicated to im-proving the world one child and one community at a timearewelcometobecomemem-bers.

Thursday, March 19th @ 5:30pm

Irvine-Ravenna Kiwanis Meeting

The Estill County HighSchoolBandwillhaveaSpa-ghetti Dinner on Saturday,March 21st from 5-7:30 atEstillSpringsElementary. The dinner will includespaghetti, bread, dessert anddrink. Tickets are $5 in ad-

vanceor$7atthedoor.Op-tions for carry-out and de-livery are available as well(drinks are not included indelivery). For additional informa-tion,pleasecontactanybandmember.

Saturday, March 21st @ 5-7:30pm

ECHS Band Spaghetti Supper

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Applications Accepted For Food Program

Applicationsarenowbe-ing accepted for the Com-moditySupplementalFoodProgram(CSFP) Thisisamonthlysupple-mental food package pro-gramforlow-incomeelder-ly,agesixty(60)andover. The Estill County Se-niorCenter, localdistribut-ingagencyfortheCSFP,iscurrentlyacceptingapplica-tionsforthisprogram. Toapply,pleaseprovidethe following documents:

state issued ID, proof ofincome for allmembersofthehouseholdandacurrentutilitybill. ApplyattheEstillCoun-ty Senior Citizens Center,100 Golden Court, Irvine.Office hours are Monday,Tuesday,ThursdayandFri-day 8 a.m. till 4 p.m. andWednesdays 8 a.m. until 1p.m. PleasecallDianeRiddell(606)723-4787formorein-formationabouttheCSFP.

Water is essential tocountless parts of our dailylives and it has never beenmoreevidenttome,andI’msuremanyotherpeople,thanthe past few weeks due toall theboilwater advisoriesand critical water shortageswehavehadinthecounty.Iwasfortunateenoughtoonlyhavebeenwithoutwaterforone night at my house, butthat was enough for me toseehowmuchIusewater!Ikeptfindingmyselfgoingtothefaucettowashmyhandsor rinse something off onlytohavenowater.Weoftenthinkofwaterasanever-end-ing source because most ofusneverhavetodowithoutit,but thesewatershortagesremindusthatwaterisonlya limited resource that weneedtoconserveandprotect!Justthink,weneedwaterforhealth, hygiene, cookingand recreation. Our agricul-turalindustryrequireswaterto raise plants and animals.Other industries use it toproduce goods and services–whatwouldwedowithoutwater?Notbeherethat’sforsure.Inaddition,conservingwater helps us save moneyandenergyrequiredtopumpwatertoourhomes,heatwa-terweconsume,anddisposeofwaterwe’veused.

By following some sim-ple conservation practicesaround the home, you canensureyourfamilywillhavea bountiful supply of good,cleanwater.Andifyoucan’tordon’twanttofollowallofthesepractices,justtryandatleast do some – every littlebithelps!Heretheyare: • The shower and bath-tubaremajorwaterusersinmany homes. To conservewaterandenergy,installlow-flowshowerheadsandfau-cet-flow restrictors. A low-flow shower head uses twotothreegallonsofwaterperminute, compared to aboutfivegallonsaminuteforanoldershowerhead. • Limit your showers tofive minutes or less. Shortshowersuse lesswater thanatubbath;sowhentakingabath,putonlyfiveinchesofwaterinthetub. • Whilewaitingforshow-erorfaucetwatertoheatup,collect the water to use forhousehold cleaning choresandtowaterplants. • Flushthetoiletsparinglybecauseeachflushcancon-sume three tosevengallonsofwater.Followtherule:Ifit’s yellow, let it mellow; ifit’sbrown,flushitdown! • Check toilets for leaks.Putafewdropsoffoodcol-oringinthetoilettank;wait15 minutes, and check thebowl. Ifcoloringappears inthebowl,youhavealeak. • Periodically remove thetanklidtobesureallmecha-nismsareproperlyworking.Abrokenflushvalvecausesmany toilet leaks. You canfind an inexpensive, easy-to-install valve at hardware,building supply and otherstores. • Turnoffthewaterwhilebrushing your teeth, wash-ing your hands or shaving.Before brushing teeth, wet

your brush and fill a glassofwatertorinseyourmouthand brush. After wettingyourhands,turnoffthewa-ter.Soapyourhandsandthenturn on the water to rinsethem.Whenshaving,fillthebathroom sink with a fewinchesofwatertorinseyourrazor. • Use your automaticwashing machine or dish-washer for full loads. Thewashing machine can useabout35gallonsofwater;thedishwasher,about25gallonsacycle.Ifthewashingma-chinehasawater-levelcon-trol,adjustittotheloadsize.Select shorter dishwashercycleswhenpossible touselesswater. • Readthemanufacturer’sdirection before using thepermanent press cycle onyourwashingmachine.Thiscyclemightfillthetubanex-tra time which can increasewateruseby15 to20extragallons. • Wash or clean vegeta-blesinasmallpanofwaterinsteadofunderrunningwa-ter. • Select the proper sizepan for the amount of foodyouarecooking.Largepansrequire more water to cookthefood. • Also, cook food in aslittle water as possible toconserve water and food’snutrientvalue. • Use tight-fitting lids toprevent water from boilingaway. • When hand-washingdishes, use a pan of soapywaterforwashingandasec-ondpanofhotwaterforrins-ing.Panrinsingrequireslesswater than rinsing under arunningfaucet. • Keep a covered bottleof drinking water in the re-frigerator so you don’thaveto let water run to become

cold.Shakethebottlebeforedrinkingtoaeratewaterandkeepitfromtastingflat. • To conserve water, useyour garbage disposal spar-ingly. • Wipeupsmallspillsonthe floor as they occur toreduce thenumberof timesyouneedtouseawet-mop.Vacuum carpets and rugsregularly soyoudon’tneedtoshampoothemasoften. • Do different householdcleaningchoresat the sametimetoconservewater.Firstclean lightly soiled surfacessuchasmirrors,walls,wood-work;thencleanfloors. • When washing the car,don’tleavethehoserunning.Instead, fill a bucket withwarm, soapy water; spongetheentirecarandthenrinse.Analternativeistouseahosewithanautomaticshutoff.· • Useabroominsteadofa hose to clean your drive-way, steps, sidewalk, patioordeck.Ahosecanuseupto150gallonsofwater in just10minutes. • Don’t let children playwiththehose.Althoughthisissuperfunforkids,itwastesa lot of water. A half-inchgardenhoseusesmorethan600gallonsofwater in justonehour. That’salotofinformationandtips,butwaterisessen-tialforlivingsoweneedtoprotectandconserveitallwecan. For more informationon home water conserva-tion,contactmeattheEstillCounty Cooperative Exten-sion Service at 723-4557andI’llbehappytotalkwithyou! Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people re-gardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability or nation-al origin.

Chelsea K. BicknellEstill County ExtensionAgent for Family and Consumer Sciences

Tips To Conserve Water Around Your Home

The Estill County HighSchoolBandwillhaveaSpa-ghetti Dinner on Saturday,March 21st from 5-7:30 atEstillSpringsElementary. The dinner will includespaghetti, bread, dessert anddrink. Tickets are $5 in ad-

vanceor$7atthedoor.Op-tions for carry-out and de-livery are available as well(drinks are not included indelivery). For additional informa-tion,pleasecontactanybandmember.

Saturday, March 21st @ 5-7:30pm

ECHS Band Spaghetti Supper

A “Living with Alzheim-er’s: For Caregivers - EarlyStage” program will takeplaceattheMadisonCountyPublicLibrary,locatedat507WestMainStreet,Richmond,2-4p.m.onWednesday,April8th. Thisprogramwillhelppar-ticipantsunderstandthecom-monsymptomsandbehaviorsseen in early stageAlzheim-

er’sandhowtoaddressthem.Additionally, caregivers willlearn about what lies aheadlegally and financially, theimportanceofearlyplanning,andhowtobuildaneffectivecareteam. Toregister,call1-800-272-3900oremailinfoky-in@alz.org.Thisprogramwascreatedespeciallyforfamilycaregiv-ers,sopleasenoprofessionals.

Wednesday, April 8th @ 2pm

Living With Alzheimer’s Meeting

“The Estill-Powell ASAPBoardishostingacommunityawareness meeting concern-ingheroinandaddiction. The meeting will be heldTuesday,March31stat7pmattheEstillCountyExtension

Officeandisfreeandopentothepublic.” This information is usefulforparents,educators,medicalprovidersandothersworkingwithyouthandyoungadultsinourcommunities.

Tuesday, March 31st @ 7pm

Heroin & Addiction Awarness Meeting

TheEstillCountyAppala-chian Dulcimer Club meetseveryFridayfrom6to8p.m.attheFirstChristianChurch,MainStreet,Irvine,forany-one who plays an Appala-chian Dulcimer or anyone

who is interested in playingoneiswelcometoattend. TheAppalachianDulcimerwasdesignatedastheofficialstateinstrumentofKentuckyin2001.

Friday, March 20th, 6-8pm

Estill Appalachian Dulcimers