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APRIL 18, 2013 • CCF RECORDER • B5
Clean your fridge Homebuilders name new 2013 officers inside and out
When was the last time you pulled your refrigerator away from the wall to clean behind, beside and under it? Spring is a great time to do some regular cleaning tasks. The refrigerator works 24 hours a day. Your refrigerator is one appliance that uses a lot of energy. Help it work more efficiently by cleaning the dust and grime from the coils. Improve the air circulation around the outside of the appliance by cleaning the space. The coils may be located on the back or under your refrigerator. Carefully clear away the dust, dirt and grime. The coils are designed to remove the heat from the appliance. When they are blocked or clogged they do not work as well and can cause the appliance to work harder. When the refrigerator has to work harder it uses more
appliance to its space, be sure there is plenty of room around and behind it to allow for good air circulation. This will allow the appliance to work more efficiently. Take some time to look what foods and supplies you have stored in the refrigerator and freezer. Is it still useable? Is it out of date? Is it time to toss? Consider purchasing and installing thermometers in both the refrigerator and freezer sections. This handy device will help you keep you food safe. It will also help you know if your appliance is set at the optimal temperatures. The refrigerator should be between 34 and 39 degrees. The freezer should be set at 0 degrees or below.
electricity – adding to your energy bill. Unplug the unit before cleaning Diane the coils. Mason Don’t EXTENSION forget the NOTES extra refrigerator or freezer you have stashed in the basement or garage. It probably needs to be cleaned, too. While you are cleaning, take some time to clean the inside of the refrigerator and freezer. Remove all items from the appliance. You may want to place some items in a cooler if you think they will be out of the refrigerator for very long. Remove the racks and drawers. Wash them and all interior spaces with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry them well before returning them to their space. When returning the
Diane Mason is county extension agent for family and consumer sciences at the Boone County Cooperative Extension Service.
Dulcimer group hosts coffeehouse Hills of Kentucky Dulcimers invites the public to their annual coffeehouse at 1-5 p.m. Saturday April 20, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1237 Rocky View, Cold Spring (just off the AA Highway
past Alexandria Pike). Hills of Kentucky Dulcimers has approximately 150 members whose goal is promote the mountain dulcimer, Kentucky’s official state instrument, via instruc-
tion, meetings, jams and public performances. Other instruments played include harmonica, mandolin, ukulele, banjo, guitar, hammer dulcimer and drum.
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The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky has announced its 2013 officers and directors. The leaders were installed at a Dec. 14 ceremony at the Newport Syndicate. “We are excited about what 2013 holds and what our leadership can do to guide our association as the housing recovery gains steam,” said Brian Miller, executive vice president of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky. “We have accomplished a lot in 2012 including restructuring our board, executive leadership and a good deal of our governance. We have been redesigning the HBA for the 21st century and on top of that are in the midst of drafting our 2013-2016 strategic plan. This group of outstanding leaders is bringing new ideas to the table to make sure that our HBA continues to be one of the
largest, most relevant HBA’s in the nation,” Miller said. Officers for 2013 are: President, Adam Chaney, Terrace Holdings, LLC Vice president, James Kegley, The B.O.L.D. Co. Inc. Secretary/treasurer, Jason Yeager, Ashley Building Immediate past president, Bill Butt, Bill's Remodeling & Electric Inc. Associate president, Desiree Webster, NuVo Technologies Associate vice president, Walt Dunlevy, Forge Lumber The board of directors are: Phil Drees, Terrace Holdings Tom Spille, Spille Builders and Developers Diana DeVore, Guardian Savings Bank Art Fischesser, AllRite Ready Mix Anita Kosco, The Newport Syndicate Patrick Townsend, Patrick’s Custom Hard-
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