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Consumer
Radio News Archives
Radio Programs- Pre-recorded radio programs are offered
to commercial radio stations and to county Extension agents
via audio compact disks and tape.
August 2002
Consumer Programs
August 26 - 30
Rearranging A Room For A New Look
If your looking for a new look for a particular room in your
home try rearranging the furniture.
Ridding Bugs From The Kitchen
Sap beetles and fruit flies can be a problem year round in the
home. They are attracted to ripe fruits and vegetables.
Cooking Safely Outdoors
More people cook outdoors during the summer and more people
get sick from eating food that had been cooked outdoors.
Reduce the risk of food poisoning by following these helpful
tips.
Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency
During a tome of emergency you need to protect your food from
airborne diseases.
Determining A Ripe Watermelon
Watermelons are ripening in fields and gardens all across
Kentucky. The question of how to tell when the melons are ripe
arises.
Consumer Programs
August 19 - August 23
Handling Food Properly
Sanitation is an important aspect of keeping food safe for
your family and friends.
Finding Good Places To Stash Your Cash
If you're trying to save some money consider alternatives
that provide easy access to your money with a low risk.
Eliminating Insects In The Kitchen
Sap beetles and fruit flies can be a problem year round in
the home but are especially common during the mid-summer.
Shopping For Upholstered Furniture
Browse first, buy later. It doesn't pay to be impulsive with
high price items.
Mentoring To Help Youth
Mentoring programs have become popular and are seen as a way
to both help you get and stay on the right track and also to
give back to your community.
Consumer Programs
August 12 - August 16
Customizing A Kitchen Decor
The present day kitchen have changed a great deal.
Kitchens are getting larger and often open up into a living
room.
Controlling Mosquitoes In The Garden And Around The Home
Mosquitoes, whether they occur around the yard or at a family
outing can make life miserable.
Paying Your Debt First
Which should you do first? Pay off your debts or start a
savings account.
Assuring Children Of Safety At School
High profile tragedies have increased students anxiety about
school violence. Parents can help children who express concern
about safety at their school.
Conserving Water Each Day
During the summer, rainfall in Kentucky can be unpredictable
and water can be in short supply. Use the following tips and
you can save up to 25 gallons of water a day.
Consumer Programs
August 5 - August 9
Testing Your Water
Testing your water can help you protect yourself and your
family.
Saving For Your Retirement
If your employer matches your contributions to a retirement
plan then by all means contribute the amount needed for the
money match.
Planning Family Meetings
A family meeting is a time for making decisions that effect
all family members.
Maintaining
Outdoor Living Furnishings
Keep your outdoor furniture looking good with regular
cleaning.
Watering Your Plants To Maintain A Bounty Of Flowers And Fruit
If you want great strawberries and beautiful flowering shrubs
next spring be sure the plants have an adequate amount of
water during August and September.
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Contact:
Bob DeMattina, Communications Specialist
Phone: (859) 257-4953
FAX: (859) 257-1512
E-mail: rdematti@ca.uky.edu
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