Are you looking for a way to spend a fall day relaxing, crafting, or just getting away from it all? If so, the place to be is Southern Illinois Craft Camp September 9-11 at DuBois Center located at 2651 Quarry Road, DuBois, Illinois

The Camp is in a relaxing, woodsy setting beside the lake, where the day begins with yummy homemade coffee cake and beverage and viewing of crafts displayed by various shops. Campers then have the morning to make their creations. Noontime finds you enjoying a delicious lunch followed by a program on Heart Disease in Women. Then it's back to the crafters – relaxing, or a boat ride.

Craft shops participating are: Alexis Weigel, Battenberg Lace and Quilling; Dave and Judy Mason—New Creations, Polymer Clay Beads, Water Color of Flower, Linoleum Block Print; Ruth Hillyard, Sphere Bead Necklace; Jan's Baskets, Wine Basket for Two and Hearts Delight; Lana Brookman—Creative Die Cuts, Stamped Tile, Gabled Box, Halloween Pail, Stamped Candle, Wine Glass; Phyllis Garner—Daisies to Dragonflies Stamping Studio, Stamped Gift Bag, Mini Birthday Scrapbook Gift, Set of Two Magnetic Picture Frames, Stamped Explosion Card, Stamped Christmas Cards, Two hand Stamped Cards; Yvonne Miller—Yvonne's Gourd Craft, Fabric Heart Pin, Snowman Tree, Ornament on a Gourd; Richard and Leanna Collins—Buttons and Blooms, Stepping Stones, Stamped Bricks, Button Necklace and Bracelet; Judy Robinson—Judy's This & That, Kitchen Tool Jar, Welcome Fall Yard Stake, Snowman Holiday Tag Ornament.

Thursday, September 11^th is the date for Franklin County to attend. You should contact the Extension office regarding registration, which is due by August 18^th. The fee is $12 for the day including lunch, or $10 without lunch. You will receive a copy of the detailed program when you register.

Summer Food Handling

In the summertime, foods can quickly reach the "Danger Zone"—the temperatures between 40 and 140-degrees F. So it's more important than ever to be sure foods are handled properly.

According to Jananne Finck, Extension nutrition and wellness educator, summer food handling is especially important as food borne illnesses increase during the summer.

When buying food, put refrigerated or frozen items in the shopping cart just before heading to the checkout. Be sure raw foods are bagged separate from cooked foods and produce. When loading the car, keep perishable items inside the air-conditioned car—not in the trunk.

Unload perishable foods from the car first and immediately refrigerate or freeze. Be sure to wrap any packaging that might have torn during transport, but it's best to leave a product in its original packaging to keep from introducing bacteria.

Wash hands before and after handling raw meat and poultry.

Handle perishable foods quickly and place into the oven, refrigerator or freezer as soon as possible.

Remember, keep cold foods cold (40 F and below) and hot foods hot (140 F and above), wash hands and surfaces often and cook foods to proper temperatures.

For more information on summer food handling, contact your local University of Illinois Extension office or call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern time. You may also visit the USDA/FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov.