Wayne County CEOS News

The CEOS Garden club met on April 19 and had Evan Wilson, Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Agent speak on an opportunity about seed starting. If you are interested in learning about the CEOS program, Community Educational Outreach Service, please call our office at 304-272-6839.

Our county CEOS program is holding its book club discussion on April 19, 2021 at 10 a.m. here in the Extension Office. The featured book is Dirt by Mary Marantz. "Dirt is a story about the places where we start. From a single-wide trailer in the mountains of rural West Virginia to the halls of Yale Law School, Mary Marantz's story is one of remembering our roots while turning our faces to the sky. From growing up in that trailer, where it rained just as hard inside as out and the smell of mildew hung thick in the air, Mary has known what it is to feel broken and disqualified because of the muddy scars leaving smudged fingerprints across our lives. Generations of her family lived and logged in those hauntingly treacherous woods, risking life and limb just to barely scrape by. And yet that very struggle became the redemption song God used to write a life she never dreamed of."

If you plan to attend please email Cathy Smith so we will know if we have enough space or whether we need to find an alternate location (we can only have space for five people in our back room given social distancing requirements). Masks required. 

The State CEOS Program is planning a virtual conference scheduled for April 19-23 being offered through Zoom. Registration is required and this will be offered to the public for free. Wayne County CEOS members are encouraged to participate. Below is the conference schedule and sessions planned.

The annual Health Motivator monthly challenges and tips are available in the office. The monthly challenge for January focuses on Vitamin B12. Extension educators advise to make a conscious effort each day to incorporate foods high in vitamin B12 into your diet. Vitamin B12 is water-soluble meaning our body doesn't store it, so we need to replace it every day. Salmon, tuna and lean beef are excellent sources of B12. Check with you doctor if you are concerned about a vitamin B12 deficiency. If you are interested in learning more, please contact the Wayne County Extension office at 304-272-6839.

The West Virginia Community Educational Outreach Service (WVCEOS) is holding a virtual book club discussion on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., via Zoom. The book selection is Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies by J. B. West and Mary Lynn Kotz via Zoom. If you are interested in joining in, please contact the Wayne County office at 304-272-6839 for more information.

The Wayne County CEOS Quilt & Fiber Club made 17 beautiful baby quilts for the Wayne County Community Baby Shower that was held on November 17. The Club welcomes new members. If interested, please contact the Wayne County Extension office at 304-272-6839. 

The Wayne County Community Educational Outreach Service (CEOS) program held a Breast Cancer Awareness event on September 21 to help raise awareness of the importance of self-exams and breast cancer screenings. A breast cancer awareness wreath was hung just outside the Wayne County Courthouse and will hand there for the duration of October. CEOS members Nancy Crockett and Amy Smith stand with Wayne County Commissioners Bob Pasley and Kenneth Adkins. Breast Cancer Awareness month starts October 1. For more information, please contact the WVU Extension Service Wayne County office at 304-272-6839. 

Wayne County CEOS members and other adults interested in attending, should register online soon to reserve your spot!  Call our office at 304-272-6839 to request a list of the classes offered or if you have questions.

The Wayne County CEOS Quilt & Fiber Club is hosting a Virtual Quilt and Fiber Showcase every Monday starting September 14 on their Facebook page as well as the WVU Wayne County Extension Facebook page. CEOS Quilt & Fiber members would love to receive photographs of your quilt and fiber projects. Every Monday through fall entries will be showcased and questions answered. Help us showcase the pride of Wayne County by participating in the Virtual Quilt & Fiber Showcase! Email photographs and questions to the Wayne County Extension Office.

CEOS stands for Community Educational Outreach Service. It is an organization for adults interested in leadership, service and education. Interested in learning more, visit the state CEOS website or call our office at 304-272-6839.

The Wayne County CEOS members will hold their next book discussion on Tuesday, September 15 at 10 a.m. The book selection is Wish You Well by David Baldacci. The discussion will be held via Zoom. If you are interested in joining in, please contact our office at  304-272-6839 for more information.