Agriculture

The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association convened in Covington, April 18 to 21, for their 83rd annual meeting.  
More than 440 attendees from across the state took part in the four-day meeting that celebrated “Winning with KEHA.”  
Attending from Henry County were County Homemaker President Saundra Smith, County Treasurer Gin Wells and County Extension Agent Maryellen Garrison.
Held annually, the state meeting provides a time for celebration, recognition, learning and fun.  This year was no exception.  

By Cathy Toole

Henry County Extension Service

By Levi Berg

Henry County Extension Service

Just within the last couple of weeks I have had two friends and one family member take a tumble from a ladder.  Two were not injured seriously but one received both a broken shoulder and two broken bones in one leg and also suffered a heart attack while in the hospital.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, over 180,000 ladder-related injuries get treated in hospital emergency departments each year.
Here are some important procedures to follow to prevent injuries when using ladders: