Warm and pleasant greetings to all. We hope you are enjoying a good week.
Last Wednesday, firefighters responded to a house fire in the Blue Cane community. The mobile home was completely destroyed. In an attempt to try, the resident was unsuccessful in extinguishing the fire and received minor burns. No other injuries were noted and no nearby homes were in danger.
June is National Cancer Survivors Month. As a caring community, we honor each and every survivor, because each one counts.
As during the Rally for a Cure, planned in Charleston this Saturday, June 13, communities come together to raise awareness of challenges survivors face. Many share their personal stories and how support helps them through a tough situation. We hope you will plan to attend or drive by the former National Guard armory on Saturday, June 13, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Your support in attendance and donations are needed and appreciated to help with research, education and assisting local individuals (in the county) who are dealing with the disease.
Warmer weather means extreme temperatures are expected. We are constantly reminded how to stay safe and help others with the same. Hydration and nutrition, appropriate clothing, sun protection and having indoor comfort are important things for survival.
Of course, don’t forget the outdoor activities and travel.
We are constantly reminded to sip/drink water throughout the day. Limit diuretics (coffee/alcohol). Snack on high water content fruits and vegetables. Choose light fabric/color clothing. Be sure to protect your eyes by wearing sunshades and a wide brim hat. Avoid being outdoors during peak hours for heat. If you notice dizziness, nausea, sweating, confusion and other signs of excessive heat exposure, take it seriously.
Certainly, leaving a person, especially elderly or infant, and pets for any length of time is a no-no. How well am I reminded as diabetic patients especially may not realize the body is overheated.
The best, well-known grill and pit cooks know perfectly well how important it is to have the grill afire and ready for the throw down!
Here’s a quick tip to share and one we must try ourselves.
To light charcoal for the grill, pile about 3 quarts of briquettes into the divot of a cardboard (paper pulp) egg carton and then light the carton. The briquette sits nicely in the depressions and the structure of the carton allows for the great airflow while the charcoal turns into fiery embers. I’ll save a carton for Reginald to use on his next grill lighting. He’s always made a pyramid or used a coffee tin (bottom out) to light briquettes, which works well.
Have you cooked frozen biscuits in the air fryer? Cook biscuits on 330 degrees for 15-18 minutes. I like this way better or just as well.
Enjoy life today. Be blessed.
