Cooperative Extension Service
Leslie County
22045 Main St # 514
Hyden, KY 41749-8568
606-672-2154
Fax: 606-672-4385
extension.ca.uky.edu
Happy Holidays
This holiday season our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress
possible. The entire staff of the Leslie County Cooperative Extension Service would like
to extend our warmest wishes for
a joyous holiday and a prosperous New Year!
Vicki R. Boggs
County Extension Agent for
4-H Youth Development Education
[email protected]
Ray Wilson
County Extension Agent for
Agriculture and Natural Resources Education
December 2016
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1 4:00 p.m. –
Beech Fork
REMINDER!
When school is cancelled due to the Homemakers
weather, Leslie County Extension
Programs will be cancelled as well.
Fri
Mon
2 9:00 a.m.
Craft Sale
After Parade 4-H Silent
Auction &
Talent Show
2 Office
Closed
“New Year’s
Day”
3
4
5 4:00 p.m. –
Beech Fork
Homemakers
6
9 12:30 p.m.
10 Exploring
My Plate
Professor
Popcorn —
Hayes Lewis
Elementary
11 Exploring
My Plate
Professor
Popcorn—WB
Muncy
Elementary
12 Exploring My
Plate Professor
Popcorn—
Stinnett
Elementary
13 Exploring
My Plate
Professor
Popcorn —
Mountain
View
16 Office
Closed
“Martin
Luther King
Jr. Day”
17
18 8:00 a.m. 4-H Science
Club
Mountain View
19 8:30 a.m. -4H Science Club
Hayes Lewis;
W.B Muncy
2:00 p.m.—
Stinnett
Homemakers
20
23
24 8:30 a.m.—
Art Club Hayes
Lewis;
11:55 a.m. WB
Muncy
25 10:00 a.m.
& 11:30 a.m. 4
-H Art Club—
Stinnett; 12:15
p.m.; 1:00 p.m.
& 2:00 p.m.—
Mountain View
26
27
30
31
5
6
7
8 5:00 p.m.—
Holiday Share
Day
9
12 5:00 p.mHyden
Homemakers
12:30 p.m.—
Cutshin
Homemakers
13
14
15 2:00 p.m.
Stinnett
Homemakers
3:30 p.m.—Teen
Meeting
16 Relay for
Life “Santa
Candy
Shoppe”
19 5:00 p.m.
—Horse Club
Meeting
20
22
23
26 Office
Closed
“Christmas”
27 Office
Closed
Holiday
21 “Winter
Begins”
28 Office
Closed
Holiday
January 2017
— Cutshin
Homemakers
5:00 p.m. Hyden
Homemakers
29 Office Closed 30 Office
Holiday
Closed
Holiday
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Leslie County Extension
Holiday Sharing
In Appreciation of our Volunteers and Staff we
invite everyone to attend Holiday Sharing
from our Family to Yours!
Ornaments, Creative Cookies, Custom Holiday Tags
and Bags, Decorative Door Tags, Stories and More!
Call to register, space is limited 672-2154.
December 8, 2016
Leslie County Extension
5:00-7:00 p.m.
AG NEWS
Ray Wilson, Leslie County Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent
Phone: 672-2154
Email: [email protected]
Turkey talk
Source: Jacquie Jacob, extension poultry project manager
It that time of year when talk turns to turkeys.
Technically, there is only one breed of turkey,[email protected]
with
several varieties, although many people incorrectly refer
to these varieties as breeds.
Turkeys are raised only for meat. They are not raised for
egg production, as with chickens, ducks and quail. As a
result, turkeys do not produce very many eggs.
The most common type of commercial turkey raised in
the United States is the Broad-Breasted White. It has a
larger breast than the other varieties of turkeys.
The term heritage turkeys refers to naturally mating
turkey breeds native to the Americas. These varieties
date back to early Colonial times. They are Beltsville
Small White, Bourbon Red, Jersey Buff, Narragansett,
Royal Palm, Slate, Standard Bronze and White Holland.
Heritage turkeys grow at a much slower rate than BroadBreasted Whites. The result is a smaller bird but one
with a more balanced dark-to-white meat ratio; a more
intense, sometimes gamey flavor; and a thicker layer of
fat surrounding the breast.
A young male turkey is called a Jake and a young
female is called a Jenny, while a baby turkey is a poult.
Older females are called hens and older males are called
toms. Adult males are sometimes called gobblers.
Turkeys have brightly colored growths on their throat
called caruncles and a flap of skin that hangs over their
beak called a snood. They also have a wattle, which is a
flap of skin under the beak. You will see all of these
things turn bright red when a tom is upset or courting a
female.
As turkeys get older it is easier to tell the toms from the
hens. Toms are typically larger overall than hens and
have larger snoods and caruncles than the females.
There are two species of turkeys, both native to the
Americas: the North American (Meleagris gallopavo)
and the Ocellated (Meleagris ocellata) turkey. The North
American wild turkey is the species from which all
domesticated varieties of turkeys originated. The
Ocellated
turkey, sometimes called the Mexican turkey,
July 2011
is native to the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico.
Raising wild turkeys is illegal in some states, including
Kentucky. The prohibition includes domestic strains of
wild birds. The law is meant to protect native
populations.
The wild turkey was first domesticated by the Aztecs.
Turkeys provided a source of protein and the feathers
were used for decorative purposes. Very little genetic
selection was used with these early domesticated
turkeys. The explorers took these turkeys back to Europe
with them.
After some early genetic selection in Europe, these
turkeys were re-introduced into America with the first
settlers. While the initial genetic selection of
domesticated wild turkeys occurred in Europe, the
different varieties were developed in the United States,
with the possible exception of the White Holland.
Many options are available for those interested in
starting a small flock of turkeys. If fast growth and good
feed efficiency are important, the commercial strains of
turkey are your best option. The Midget White, a smaller
version of the Broad-Breasted White, is well suited for
small farms.
If you are looking at raising heritage turkeys there are
several varieties to choose from. The Bourbon Red was
developed in Kentucky and is suitable for small flocks.
If you would like to enter your turkeys in poultry shows,
purebred varieties are required. Choose one of the eight
varieties recognized by the American Poultry
Association in their Standard of Perfection. The Royal
Palm turkey is primarily an ornamental variety, but any
of the other varieties are well suited to the small flock.
For more information about turkeys or other poultry,
contact the Leslie County Cooperative Extension
Service or Ray Wilson at 672-2154.
4-H NEWS
Vicki R. Boggs, Leslie County Agent for 4-H Youth Development Education
Coming Up
December 2
Craft Sale, 4-H Silent
Auction & Talent Show
January 10th
Hayes Lewis
Explore my Plate
Professor Popcorn
January 11th
WB Muncy
January 12th
Stinnett Elem.
January 13th
Mountain View
Explore my Plate
Professor Popcorn
Explore my Plate
Professor Popcorn
Explore my Plate
Professor Popcorn
January 18th
Mountain View
4-H Science Club
January 19th
Hayes Lewis &
WB Muncy
January 24th
Hayes Lewis &
WB Muncy
January 25th
Mountain View &
Stinnett
4-H Science Club
Phone: (606) 672-2154
Email: [email protected]
WHAT’S COMING UP IN LESLIE
COUNTY 4-H
Teen Meeting
December 15, 2016 teens will be preparing and enjoying some sweet treats
by supporting Relay for Life Santa Candy Shoppe!!!
Horse Club
December 19, 2016 at 5:00pm in the Leslie County Extension Office.
We will be making horse treats, come and join in the fun!
4-H Art Club
Teen Meeting
January 19, 2017
4-H Art Club
WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING IN 4-H
Exploring My Plate with Professor Popcorn
Exploring MyPlate with Professor Popcorn is a curriculum for youth in grades 1-6. Major concepts
included in the curriculum have been linked to health and science education standards. Topics
include: Exploring MYPlate, Physical activity, Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Fight Bacteria!
Concepts of Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill. There are 5 lessons taught in Leslie County 1st-4th
grades along with other lessons in various grades. Professor Popcorn challenges us all to stay
healthy and active throughout the holiday season! For more information about Exploring My Plate and other
programs contact Vicki R Boggs or Leslie County Cooperative Extension at 672-2154.
Leslie County 4-H Teen Leaders
October 22nd, Leslie County Teens attended a District 2 Teen
Meeting held at Letcher County Cooperative Extension. Teens
from Perry, Harlan, Laurel, Letcher and Leslie were in
attendance. State Teen Council members conducted the meeting
and discussed several topics including community service,
achievements and teen trips. The meeting was filled with friends
greeting each other along with leadership and fun activities for
teen participation. Leslie County teens had 100% participation
for the community service food drive!
Appalachian Heritage Day Program
Appalachian culture is a real and functioning culture that is revealed through its arts and crafts, traditional
music, traditional foods, its customs, its traditions and its somewhat common language.
Being native to Leslie County allows us to be a part of this Appalachian Culture. Leslie, Letcher and
Perry County Cooperative Extension Agents collaborated along with staff assistants and volunteers.
They hosted a day of several programs for our Leslie County Youth to experience an important part of their
heritage. Our youth experienced playing dulcimers, storytelling, journey cakes and food preservation.
They also attended lessons taught by Perry County Extension on fibers and quilt making. Each 5th grade
group returned to their schools with their very own quilt designs. Every 5th grader also experienced making
corn shuck dolls, taught by Letcher County Extension.
4-H Teen Family Thanksgiving
4-H Teen Leaders met
celebrating the Thanksgiving
Season! A business meeting
was held to discuss many
topics and upcoming
events. Teens plan for Relay
for Life efforts with the
up-coming Santa Candy
Shoppe. Ending the evening
was a family meal enjoyed by
teens and their families.
Teens also shared some
traditions and a thanksgiving poem while watching a slide show of how 4-H GROWS HERE!
A special thanks to staff and families for volunteering and encouraging our youth to MAKE THE BEST
BETTER!
Got Talent?
Share it with us at the
4-H Holiday Variety Show!
Ages up to 18 years old.
To sign-up for the show, call 672-2154.
Friday, December 2nd - Following the Parade of Lights
Leslie County Extension Office
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Come Out and Support Leslie County 4-H at Our Annual
SILENT AUCTION
With Some Live Auction Items, Too!
-Over $2,000 in Items from Area Businesses!
UK Basketball Tickets
Gift Baskets
Gift Cards & Certificates
Holiday Wreaths
Deed Preparation
Last Will & Testament
Toys & Tools
Apparel
Plus A Whole Lot More!
All proceeds benefit
Leslie County 4-H
Scholarship Fund
For more information contact
Vicki R. Boggs, Agent for 4-H Youth
Development Education at (606) 672-2154.
Leslie County
Extension Office
22045 Main Street #514
Hyden, KY 41749-8568
(606) 672-2154
Now - December 11th
Leslie County Extension Service will be doing a food
drive for the holidays
We will accept any non-perishable food. All nonperishable items will be donated to the Leslie County
Food Pantry.
“Kentucky State Troopers will help brighten the holiday
season for families in need this year through the seventh annual Cram The Cruiser food drive,
which begins Nov. 22 and continues through Dec. 12, 2016. The food collection campaign was
initiated in 2010 to assist needy families in the local post areas. Since that time, the agency
has contributed more than 500,000 pounds of food to shelters, food banks and churches
across the Commonwealth.
Suggested non-perishable food donations include, but are not limited to, canned fruit and
vegetables, canned meat, macaroni and cheese, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, canned soups,
chili or spaghetti sauce, brownie and cake mixes, coffee, water, powdered milk and juices.
The food will be distributed at post level to local shelters, churches or other organizations
serving those in need, in the counties in which they are collected.
If your group or organization would like to participate in this year’s event, we would be
extremely excited and appreciative of your involvement. You can contact me by calling KSP
Post 13 at 606-435-6069, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Thank you for all that you do
for our communities, and we look forward to future endeavors with you!”
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Fun with Art
December 9th – 1:30 p.m.
Classes taught by Bernie Bowling. We will be doing
a fall painting. Absolutely no artistic skills are
required. Supplies provided. Please call 672-2154
and register for this workshop. Limited to 10
participants.
Elf on the Shelf
December 16, 2016 – 1:00 p.m.
4 sheets of red or green felt, 3 sheets of white felt, 1
doll head from a doll big enough for elf head, fiber
fill, matching thread. Clear hair ties in case you have
to fix the hair for the hat to fit. If you want to make a
doll head bring a piece of skin colored fabric, a small
bag of rice, hot glue and a glue gun. Class taught by
Bernie Bowling.
Teacup Doll Workshop
January 13, 2017 – 1:00 p.m.
½ yard or less of printed fabric for body, sleeve, and
bows, a teacup, felt for the collar around its neck,
buttons for accents, small muslin or skin colored
fabric for head and arms, matching thread, sewing
supplies, fiber fill, yarn for hair, assorted colors of gel
pens to do the face with, small bag of rice or kitty
litter for weight of body. Class taught by Bernie
Bowling.
Beech Fork Club Homemakers
December 1st - 4:00 p.m.
Cutshin Homemakers Club Meeting
December 12th - 12:30 p.m.
Hyden Homemakers Club Meeting
December 12th – 5:00 p.m.
Stinnett Homemakers Club Meeting
December 15th – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Leslie County Extension Office
When: Friday, December 2nd starting at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude after the Parade.
Cost: $10. Tables & chairs will be provided. (Proceeds will benefit the Leslie County 4-H Scholarship Fund.)
If you like crafting but don’t have an outlet for your items, then this is for you. On Friday, December 2nd in
conjunction with the Holiday Parade of Lights there will be a Holiday Craft/Baked Goods Sale at the Leslie
County Extension Office.
If you are interested in setting up, call Lorene or Donna at 672-2154 to reserve your space. Table space is
based on first come-first serve basis. No commercial items please.
Arts & Crafts Council Meeting
Will be meeting January 17 - 6:00 p.m. at the Rockhouse Baptist Church.
(Always, the 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 6:00 p.m.) Call Mary Ethel Wooton for more information.
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Hyden, KY 41749-8568
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