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VOLUME LXXXXVIII NO. 6
JUNE 2017
The Hayraisers 4-H Club are halfway finished on their garden in Town of Highland. We can’t wait to see the final product! Photo by Molly Fahnestock
Upcoming U pcoming Events Events & Programs Programs
Issue Isssue sue Highlights Hiigh ghliigh ghts
Multi-Species Showmanship
Hot Hay Alert: Avoid Fires
Intro to Raising Pigs
NYS Food Labeling Basics
Free Gardening Seminar
Planning for Safe Water
Credit & Debt Management
NYS Security Freeze Law
Cook a Farm-to-Table Brunch
Tips for Wise Dairy Choices
Sullivan County Garden Tour
Benefits of 4-H Animal Projects
Caregiver Wellness Retreat
Driving & Dementia Part II
Youth Vet Science Series
Community Guest Editorial: Monticello Central School
Canning Tomatoes Workshop Labor Laws & Regulations See page 12 for more events!
CCE Sullivan Spotlights See page 14 for a spread on the Food Chain Reaction from a Farmers’ Market
Welcome W elcome to to the the Issue! Issue!
Table Table of of Contents Contents
Page 3 Letter from the Executive Director
Page 10 Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Groups
Page 19 Youth 4-H Veterinary Science Series
Page 4 Hot Hay Alert: Avoid Fires
Page 11 Driving & Dementia II
Page 20 CCESC Spotlights
Page 5 Food Labeling Basics
Page 12 Upcoming Programs
Page 22 Opportunities for You
Page 6 Planning for Safe Water
Page 13 4-H Showmanship Clinic
Page 24 Sponsorships
Page 7 NYS Security Freeze Law
Page 14 The Food Chain Reaction from a Farmers’ Market
Page 26 Free Caregiver Wellness Retreat, Frost Valley YMCA
Page 16 In Case You Missed It
Page 27 Sponsor the Garden Tour
Page 8 RECIPE Horchata, no sugar
Page 17 Monthly DHI Report
Page 28 Dairy: Then & Now
Page 9 More Than a Blue Ribbon: Benefits of 4-H Animal Projects
Page 18 Community Guest Editorial of the Month
Page 8 June is National Dairy Month! Tips for Wise Milk Choices
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STAFF MEMBERS Colleen Monaghan............................................................................Executive Director SueAnn Boyd......................................................................Healthy Schools Coordinator Wanda Cruz..............................................................Healthy Communities Coordinator Dayna Gaeta.........................................................Community Horticulture Coordinator Marylin Jones..........................................................................4-H Program Coordinator Bonnie Lewis..........................................................................Dependent Care Educator Michelle Lipari...............................................................................Agriculture Educator Erica Lynch.......................................................................Catskills Kitchen Coordinator Melinda Meddaugh.....................................................Ag & Food Systems Team Leader Barbara Moran...............................................4-H Animal Science Program Coordinator Nicole Slevin.........................................................................Communications Manager Kaitlyn Smith............................................................Administrative & Program Assistant Nat Tompkins............................................................................Agriculture Coordinator Tara VanHorn.......................................................................................Finance Manager Malinda Ware.................................Health & Community Development Program Leader Sean Welsh..........................Energy & Consumer Educator and Operations Coordinator John Wilcox.......................................................................Building & Grounds Manager
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Dear Extension Family: I’m writing this on a gray, rainy day after the Master Gardener Volunteer program’s Annual Plant Sale. Not only did we have a beautiful weekend ripe for getting those planting beds ready, but with your help and the countless hours of work by the Master Gardener Volunteers we raised over $2,000 in just about one hour! I can’t thank you all enough for making this event worth the effort every year! Now that the season’s kick-off event has come and gone, in this month’s pages you’ll see more than a dozen chances to join Extension staff in fun learning opportunities that will help you and your neighbors solve everyday problems. From soil health, to business planning, knitting, and public speaking, to raising livestock, balancing your checkbook, and understanding how to care for your aging loved ones, Extension’s staff is working through the summer to bring you fun, experiential programs. Year over year, CCE Sullivan has increased the number of programs we offer, the number of contacts we’ve made, and the number of volunteers and young people we work with. But aside from temporary grants for special projects, our funding has remained stagnant for a decade, and in the ten years prior to that, CCE funding was cut by about 20% across funding sources due to the financial crisis. After having just received another clean audit, we can clearly see that revenues from program fees are also down by about 15%. On one hand the numbers above paint a picture of more Sullivan County residents able to access our programs at lower costs. On the other hand, this model is not sustainable for the long term. We are simply not able to keep up with the demand of inquiries we receive, especially as it relates to positive youth development and afterschool programming, financial and consumer education, and entrepreneurship. In addition, while we have access to the best parenting education programs in the world through our connection with Cornell University, we just don’t have the staffing to deliver them. These programming challenges, paired with the crumbling driveway and parking lot at the Extension Education Center, cause a strain on our day-to-day operations. As we approach our busiest season, please consider coming out to see our educators and program coordinators in action, to support them. Consider a one-time capital gift, or link us to potential donors who share our vision for a productive and healthy Sullivan County through informal, experiential learning. We live to provide the highest quality, research-informed learning opportunities for people across the lifespan to live better lives. We need and value your ongoing support. Until next month, may many blessings be with you and yours…
Warm Regards,
Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director, cm638@cornell.edu
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HOT HAY ALERT: PREVENT HAY FIRES IN YOUR BARN Submitted by Michelle Lipari, Agriculture Educator Risk of Fires Caused by Wet Hay Farmers who make dry hay face problems in field drying most every season. In some seasons, it is extremely challenging to make dry hay. Frequent showers, constant cloudiness and wet field conditions increase the risk of putting up hay that is not dry enough to cure well in the barn. Spontaneous combustion is a real problem for hay producers and buyers. To prevent fires in the haymow, it is extremely important to know the weather conditions under which the hay was made, especially if it is hay you are purchasing and did not make yourself! Stacking small, rectangular bales at 20% moisture or higher, and large or round bales at 16% moisture or more, potentially creates the conditions for a fire. Fires in freshly cut hay usually occur within the first two to six weeks after baling. How to Tell if You Have a Problem Some heating in new hay is normal. The quickest way to tell if you have a problem is to drive a long pipe (8-10 ft., 3/8-inch diameter) or an iron or copper rod into the center of the stack. Leave it in for 20 minutes and then pull it out. If it’s too hot to hold in your hand, the hot hay should be removed immediately. Another warning sign is that smoldering hay gives off a strong, pungent odor. If you suspect you have a problem for any reason, monitor the temperature of the haystack. A temperature of 150°F or higher means that hay is entering the danger zone. The following table provides guidance for actions to take depending on the temperature of the hay. The followinng table uses the most conservative values where there were differences. Page 4
How to Check the Temperature of a Haymow Commercial hay thermometers are too short to monitor the interior temperature of a haymow. The National Ag Safety Database (www. cdc.gov/nasd), “Hay Fire Prevention and Control”, offers instructions on how to fabricate and use a longer probe to measure temperatures deeper inside the haystack, online at www.cdc.gov/nasd/menu/topic/ fire_safety.html. Role of Ventilation Depends on Hay Temperature At lower temperatures, ventilation helps to disperse the heating that normally occurs in stored hay. But at temperatures of 175°F or greater, ventilation will fuel a fire and should be avoided. If Hay Starts On Fire Call 911 immediately if a fire starts in your haymow. Do not wait to see if you can put the fire out yourself. Hay fires can spread very rapidly and soon become uncontrollable. The
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National Ag Safety Database advises, “Let firefighters take control of the situation once they arrive. Do not move hay if signs of fire are present. Moving hay exposes the overheated or smoldering hay to oxygen and may cause the fire to burn uncontrollably.” Sources: Written By: Brian S. Aldrich, Agriculture Resource Extension Educator, Cornell University Cooperative Extension Cayuga County Eric M. Hallman, Director, Cornell Agricultural Health and Safety Program 1. Hall, Marvin. 2006. Penn State Field Crop News Vol.06:04. http://fcn.agronomy.psu. edu/2006/fcn0604.cfm 2. Murphy, Dennis J., and William C. Arble. 2000 (revised). Extinguishing Fires in Silos and Hay Mows. NRAES-18. Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service, Ithaca, NY. Table 6-1, p.27. www.nraes.org . 607-255-7654. nraes@cornell.edu
NEW YORK STATE FOOD LABELING Submitted by Erica Lynch, Catskills Kitchen Coordinator Are you considering packaging a food product to sell? Be sure to comply with Federal Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for food labeling by keeping in mind the following five basic label requirements: I. Identity in Package Form a. The principal display panel of a label for a food in package form shall bear as one of its principal features a statement of the identity of the commodity by its common or usual name.
a. In the case of a corporation, only the actual corporate name, and this may be preceded or followed by the name of the particular division involved. b. In the case of an individual, partnership or association, the name under which the business is conducted shall be used. c. When the food is not manufactured by the person whose name appears on the label, a qualifying phrase such as “Manufactured for _________”, “Distributed by ________”, or other expression of facts, shall appear with the name. The place of business shall include the street address, city, State and ZIP code. However, the street address may be omitted if it is shown in a current city or telephone directory.
c. The statement of identity shall be present in bold type on the principal display panel and shall be in a size reasonably related to the most prominent printed matter.
IV. Ingredient Declaration a. The ingredients shall be listed by their common or usual name in descending order of predominance by weight, on a single panel of the label.
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c. No abbreviations of an ingredient’s common or usual name are permitted, unless explicitly provided for in the statutes. d. Water used in fabricated foods shall be declared on the label in its order of predominance. Net Quantity of Contents a. The principal display panel of a label for a food in packaged form shall bear a declaration of net quantity of contents. V. General Label Information
III. Place of Business
b. Where a food is marketed in various forms (grated, sliced, diced, etc.) the particular form shall be considered as part of the identity statement.
II. Name of Manufacturer, Packer, or Distributor
b. The name of the ingredient shall be a specific name and not a collective name.
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The full FDA document can be found online at the following link: https:// www.agriculture.ny.gov/FS/pdfs/ FSI514.pdf. Food labeling regulations can be complex. For a full understanding of labeling laws and how to comply with FDA regulations when starting up your food business, Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County is offering a workshop on June 27. Details are below.
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PLANNING FOR SAFE WATER Submitted by Dayna Gaeta, Community Hort. Coordinator
county health department should be able to tell you about any health risks related to the groundwater.
If you are planning to get a water well system installed for the first time—or if you are getting a replacement well installed—planning is important to ensuring an adequate supply of goodquality water.
The actual location of your well often will be determined by factors other than geology. Land surface features such as steep slopes and poorly drained areas are considerations in the location of the well and building. Whenever possible, wells should be located at higher elevations than the surrounding areas to decrease the potential for contamination.
For the person building a new home, plan your water supply before building your house or drilling your well, if possible. A house is worth little without the water supply you need, which may be where you planned to build the front steps! For the person seeking a replacement well, the challenge is similar—finding a place on the property where an adequate water supply can be accessed. In both cases, the location of the well can be critical to water quality, including the degree to which your water is safe. Proper location of a well can help minimize the potential for health risks to the drinking water. A local drilling contractor likely will have experience in the area and should know about any naturally occurring or manmade contamination in the area groundwater. Also, the
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The well should be located so that it is accessible for cleaning, treatment, repair, testing, inspection, and other activities which may be necessary over time. Also, many state and local governments have established minimum distances between the wellhead and potential contamination threats. The following separation distances between the wellhead and a contamination source can be used as general guidelines, unless other state or local codes or regulations prescribe more stringent standards: • Cesspool (receiving raw sewage), 200 ft. • Pit, privy, filter bed, 50 ft.
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• Septic tank, tile sewer, foundation drain, 50 ft. • Iron sewer with approved mechanical joints, 10 ft. • Pump house floor drain, 2 ft. • Property boundary, 5 ft. • Outer boundary of any road, 20 ft. • Landfill, garbage dump, 200 ft.
For more information and free resources available through the Environmental Protection Agency, visit www.WellOwner.org.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES • The immediate area surrounding the well should be free of debris, dirt, chemicals, fuels, or any other potential contamination source • Surface water should in no way interact with the well area • The well should be a safe distance from the natural flow of groundwater from under animal pens, pastures, and feeding areas • Any growth of weeds, trees, shrubs, or grasses with root systems within 10 feet of the well should be removed • Ensure the wellhead is not in a roadway or driveway; if it is within 24 inches of the roadway or driveway, it should be properly marked to avoid being hit by vehicles • The wellhead should be at an elevation above any surrounding contamination sources • The topography directly surrounding the wellhead should slope away from the casing to facilitate surface runoff away from the well.
NEW YORK STATE SECURITY FREEZE LAW Submitted by Sean Welsh, Energy and Consumer Educator
confirm your identity and place your credit freeze within one day of your formal request. The credit reporting agencies will mail you written notice of your freeze along with a password or a personal Identification number (PIN). You will use the password to identify yourself when contacting the credit bureaus and when requesting to lift the security freeze.
Victims of partner violence must provide an order of protection, domestic violence incident report, a police report, or a signed affidavit from a service provider.
The Security Freeze Law is a tool to protect consumers from having their credit or personal information When placing the security freeze, exposed. To obtain a security freeze, some private companies, government a security freeze formal request must agencies, and courts can still access be made to all three major credit your credit files. These companies bureaus; they will stop providing your are meant to include companies you credit file to potential creditors. Most are currently doing business with, businesses will not open a creditt companies affiliated to those you c Victims of ID theft have an added layer do account without first checking d business with, those to which of protection in New York State with a consumer’s credit history. If you y owe money, and collection Security Freeze Law. your credit files are frozen, even agencies. Any new creditors a someone who has your name inquiring about your credit will in and social security information see a code indicating the credit file is would not be able to obtain credit in frozen. A security freeze will not lower When a consumer places a security your name. If you need to apply for your credit score or harm your credit freeze on their credit report, that new credit during the freeze, you can history. Your credit score will not be consumer needs to plan ahead prior authorize the credit agencies to lift visible for a new creditor to look at to to seeking to obtain new credit, the freeze temporarily so legitimate deem credit worthiness. applications for credit or services can employment, or insurance to allow Keep in mind to continue to do time for credit bureaus to process be processed. business as usual with a security your request to lift the freeze. To request a security freeze, one must freeze in place, a consumer must plan To remove a freeze either temporarily to use the credit files in advance by contact each of the three major credit or permanently, the consumer begins reporting agencies: calling the bureaus and lifting the by contacting each of the credit freeze. TRANSUNION reporting agencies. Requests must TransUnion LLC, PO Box 2000, be accompanied by identification Chester, PA. 19016 and payment of a fee if applicable. Each credit bureau must lift the 1-888-909-8872 Sources: freeze within 15 minutes of a request https://freeze.transunion.com New York State Division of Consumer received by telephone or internet. Protection, www.dos.ny.gov/ EQUIFAX There is no charge to place the consumerprotection, Equifax Security Freeze, PO Box first time security freeze. You can Federal Trade Commission, www.ftc. 105788, Atlanta GA 30348 be charged up to $5 to place a gov second freeze on your report or to 1-800-349-9960 remove the freeze. Victims of ID theft https://www.freeze.equifax.com receive no charge for the placement, EXPERIAN removal, or restoration of a credit Experian, PO Box 9554, Allen, TX freeze. This pertains as long as there 75013 is a report from a law enforcement agency utilized during the criminal 1-888-397-3742 investigation, or the ID Theft Affidavit https://www.experian.com/freeze from the Federal Trade Commission. You can make your request via mail, Victims of partner violence are also internet, or telephone. The credit entitled to free security freezes. bureaus will collect your information,
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JUNE IS NATIONAL DAIRY MONTH HORCHATA H ORCHATA RECIPE RECIPE
Submitted by SueAnn Boyd, Healthy Schools Coordinator
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All fluid milk products and many foods made from milk are considered as part of the Dairy Group. Most dairy choices should be fat-free or low-fat. Foods made from milk that retain their calcium content are part of the group. Foods made from milk that have little to no calcium, such as cream cheese, cream, and butter, are not. Calciumfortified soy beverage is also part of the Dairy Group. TIPS FOR MAKING WISE CHOICES IN THE DAIRY GROUP • Include fat-free or low-fat milk or calcium-fortified soy beverage to drink at meals. • If you usually drink whole milk, switch gradually to fat-free milk, to lower saturated fat and calories. Try reduced fat (2%), then low-fat fruits and yogurt(1%), and finally fat-free (skim). • If you drink cappuccinos or lattes — ask for them with fat-free (skim) milk. • Add fat-free or low-fat milk instead of water to oatmeal and hot cereals. • Use fat-free or low-fat milk when making condensed cream soups (such as cream of tomato). • Have fat-free or low-fat yogurt as a snack. • Make a dip for fruits or vegetables from yogurt. • Make fruit-yogurt smoothies in the blender. • Make chocolate or butterscotch pudding with fat-free or low-fat milk. • Top cut-up fruit with flavored yogurt for a quick dessert. • Top casseroles, soups, stews, or vegetables with shredded reduced-fat or low-fat cheese. • Top a baked potato with fat-free or lowfat yogurt.
KEEP IT SAFE • Avoid raw (unpasteurized) milk or any products made from it. Page 8
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FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE NOT TO CONSUME MILK PRODUCTS If you avoid milk because of lactose intolerance, the most reliable way to get the health benefits of dairy products is to choose lactose-free alternatives within the Dairy Group, such as cheese, yogurt, lactosefree milk, or calcium-fortified soy beverage — or to consume the enzyme lactase before consuming. If you avoid milk for other reasons, choose non-dairy calcium choices such as: • Calcium-fortified juices, cereals, breads, rice milk, almond milk, or calcium-fortified soymilk (soy beverage). • Canned fish (sardines, salmon with bones) soybeans and other soy products (tofu made with calcium sulfate, soy yogurt, tempeh), some other beans, and some leafy greens (collard and turnip greens, kale, bok choy).
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Sources: “All about the Dairy Group.” Choose MyPlate. July 29, 2016. Accessed May 26, 2017. https://www.choosemyplate.gov/ dairy. “Horchata Recipe (no sugar added).” Fiesta of Flavors - Hispanic Recipes for People with Diabetes - University of Illinois Extension. Accessed May 30, 2017. http://extension.illinois.edu/fiesta/recipe. cfm?lang=en&id=252.
MORE THAN JUST ANOTHER BLUE RIBBON: THE BENEFITS OF 4-H ANIMAL PROJECTS Submitted by Barbara Moran, 4-H Animal Science Coordinator Some things that make the 4-H Youth Development and Future Farmers of America (FFA) programs unique from other youth organizations are the animal projects and the ability to show animals. If you’ve heard that 4-H is only for farm families, think again! 4-H reaches youth in cities, suburbs, and rural areas. If fact, 4-H is the largest youth organization in the world! Anyone ages 5-19 may participate in New York 4-H animal programs. So what educational benefit does a 4-H member gain from their experience showing animals? The animal science projects are some of the oldest and greatest teaching tools that we have to teach youth life skills. Here is a list of some of these life skills that members gain: Sportsmanship There is only one Grand Champion animal; however, there are many winners within 4-H. Most 4-H’ers who show livestock for any period of time usually experience the extreme high feeling of an exceptional effort and the extreme disappointment of a project that didn’t turn out as well as was expected. Members learn to be humble when they win, and be gracious when they do not achieve the highest honors.
efforts. This is a good habit to start at a young age and may reap substantial benefits in a career later in life. While watching kids at the fair or other shows, it doesn’t take long to tell which ones have put in the time taking care of their animals versus those members with parents who assume most of the responsibility. A favorite 4-H quote is “4-H is in the business of producing blue ribbon youth, not blue ribbon animals”. Decision Making Making decisions is never easy at any point in our lives. Livestock projects require several key decisions be made: selection of project animals, selection of feeding method, care and management decisions, grooming, etc. Those with breeding livestock need to sometimes make the dreaded decision of when it’s time to sell an animal that is not performing well. The more experience youth have with decision making, the better prepared for life they will be. Attention to Details Most young people take care of major items in a 4-H livestock project, such as feeding; however, many times it’s the little things that make a difference. For example – keeping the water tanks and feed troughs clean, working on grooming and showmanship several months before
the show, keeping pens clean, and close observation for sickness and disease. Paying attention to details is beneficial in almost everything we do in life.
Pride & Sense of Accomplishment Obviously, the look on a youngster’s face after having been named the exhibitor of the Grand Champion animal is priceless. Similar to this would be the expression of a youngster who has worked very diligently with their animal, and they are awarded top showmanship honors. The 4-H members are proud of their animals and do their best to care for them. 4-H members participate in many educational opportunities where they learn ethics and proper care of their animals through events. They participate in annual trainings, local fairs, and some exhibitors then progress on to district, state, and even national levels. Are 4-H livestock projects successful? You bet! We may occasionally hear some negative things about them, but these projects are still a great way to teach our young people about life. Next time you are at a show, study the kids instead of the animals. You’ll notice that most classes have several winners, not just the one standing in first place. f
Responsibility Feeding and daily chores in a 4-H livestock project teach responsibility. Those who excel are the ones who follow the time clock in their daily
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ALZHEIMER’S SAFETY: DRIVING & DEMENTIA (PART II) Submitted by Bonnie Lewis, Dependent Care Educator
pioneer to apply tracking technology for the search and rescue of individuals with cognitive disorders.
May’s newsletter provided a partial list of technology to give caregivers potentially lifesaving tools for Alzheimer drivers. The continuation of that list is as follows.
www.projectlifesaver.org/
iTraq is the world’s first global location device that can be found anywhere that cellular towers exist. It is as small as a credit card and only slightly thicker. It also has a wireless charger. www.itraqtag.com/how-it-works/
PAL GPS Watch : www.projectlifesaver. org/Pal-info/ Revolutionary Tracker offers two initial tracking devices. The company has tracking devices that can be worn on the wrist, in a holster for a belt, and a small unit that can be worn on a collar, lanyard, belt, or hidden in clothes, backpacks, or cars. www.revolutionarytracker.com/pro
Keruve is known for its discreet, easy to use, and reliable wristwatch. It is a state of the art locating device that consists of a GPS wristwatch with safety lock for the person with Alzheimer’s, and a portable receiver for the caregiver. www.keruve.com/ (650-761-5105)
The Magnetic GPS Car Tracker is wireless and has up to 60 days battery life and can be placed in places that are not easily visible to the driver. It’s easy to attach to vehicles with a powerful magnet and waterproof case. www.personalgpstrackers.co.uk/ gps-trackers/gps-vehicle-tracker
PocketFinder People GPS trackers give you full control in today’s crazy world. These reliable devices could help you prevent a tragedy with the children, teens, or senior parents in your life. Or, they simply give you more peace of mind knowing you are connected to those you love most. www.pocketfinder.com/who-it-helps/ gps-locators-for-seniors/alzheimers-care/ (866-726-7543)
Tracking System Direct seniormonitoring GPS bracelets come in two forms: One that allows the wearer to remove the device themselves, and one that requires a caregiver to unlock the mechanism. www.tracking-system.com forconsumers/gps-elderly-trackingsystem/1147-gps-bracelet-foralzheimers-.html (951-704-9503)
Complete the following checklist before initiating a conversation about safe driving with an older adult. • Conduct a “ride-along” with the driver. Join the driver as a passenger during several trips and note your thoughts and observations – both positive and negative. Try to ride with the older adult at different times to get a good sense of driving performance under a variety of road conditions. • Consult those with special knowledge. Discuss your concerns with a law enforcement officer, an elder-law attorney, or a geriatrician about any concerns and seek advice tailored to your specific situation before you have a conversation about safe driving. Collect information about local options for a professional driving assessment and driver retraining courses. • Understand the older adult’s transportation needs. Determine the purposes for the older adult’s driving. Consider medical appointments, social obligations, religious commitments, shopping, and community activities. Doing so will help you to appreciate how important driving is to the senior driver and assist you in finding transportation alternatives.
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• Determine local transportation services. Generate a list of different services available, the cost to use them, scheduling, phone numbers, and so forth to share when you initiate the conversation about safe driving. Try taking trips on several of these services, so you understand how to use them and whether or not they are convenient and easy to use and access.
Find My Friends is an app for apple devices that allows you to find where someone is as long as they have accepted your follow request. You only need to ask for permission once.
• Write it all down. Now organize the information and use it to develop an action plan for your conversation about safe driving. Document the plan you and the older adult mutually agreed to pursue and review it together for accuracy.
TILE and Apple Products that require a smartphone for use: The “Tile” is a tiny Bluetooth tracker that helps find items quickly. Attach, stick, or place Tiles inside everyday items and keep track of them with an easy app.
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Project Lifesaver International is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, the first
prepare for that conversation.
Acknowledging that one day the individual will be unable to drive at all is difficult. Family caregivers need to
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Sources: Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley, NY Chapter, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Page 11
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April Focus: Facts, Cool the Tools, & News Check out your local farmers’ markets,Fast open now and through summer!
March is National
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• African-American Women’s Fitness • American Cancer Society • Celebrate Diversity • Community Service • National Mental Health • National Older Americans • National Food
Nice to meet you. How are you? I’m great. .... . . . . . . . . . . . Mucho gusto. ¿Cómo está? Estoy muy bien.
Month!
More than half the stars found in the Milky Way Galaxy, where Earth is located, are older than the 4.5 billion year old sun.
The U.S. federal government is composed of three distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judicial, whose powers are vested by the U.S. Constitution in the Congress, the President, and the federal courts, including the Supreme Court, respectively.
SURPRISING EARTH DAY FACTS
66% of Cornell’s Ithaca campus waste was diverted from landfills in 2012 thanks to recycling and composting efforts.
Though Earth Day may now be synonymous with small-scale tree planting and volunteer cleanup projects, the first Earth Day actually had its sights set on bigger political projects. Earth Day demonstrations created public support for the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency, authorized by Congress in December 1970. Earth Day also contributed to the passage of the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Endangered Species acts.
Earth Day may have been conceived in 1970, but it didn’t
Learn English Epicurean, adjective Fond of or adapted to luxury or indulgence in sensual pleasures; having luxurious tastes or habits, especially in eating and drinking.
truly go global until 1990. That year, more than 200 million people participated in environmental activities in more than 141 countries. This year, more than 1 billion people are expected to participate in 192 countries. There are actually two Earth Days — the April 22 holiday and the one celebrated on March 20, the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumnal equinox in southern latitudes. To this day, at the exact moment of the equinox, when the sun crosses the plane of the equator and day and night are equal length, the Japanese Peace Bell is rung at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, followed by two minutes of silent prayer or meditation. The Equinox was chosen as a symbol of harmony in nature and a time to dedicate efforts to peace and care of the Earth. Source: http://www.livescience.com/28904-fun-facts-earth-day.html
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More info and for the Sullivan Catskills to Use! Plus a opportunities Special Vegetarian Recipefarmers’ markets can be found online
at www.homegrownwithheart.com and www.facebook.com/sullivancatskillsfarmersmarkets.
Colorful Rice Salad Yields about 6 servings
INGREDIENTS Dressing: 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate 1 ½ teaspoon olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 4 cloves garlic, crushed ½ teaspoon curry spice Salad: 2 cups cooked brown rice 1 cup raisins 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed ½ cup frozen corn, thawed ½ cup thinly sliced green onions 1 15.5 ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed & drained ½ cup green pepper, diced ½ cup celery, chopped ½ cup carrots, shredded
DIRECTIONS Combine all salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar. Cover tightly and shake until well blended. Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss well to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Source: Modified by CUCE-Tioga County from http://www.southernfood.about.com/od/ricesalads/r/bln535.htm
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LEGAL PLANNING FOR CAREGIVERS May 2, 2017 Ten participants gathered at Achieve Nursing Home and Rehab to understand Legal Planning for Alzheimer’s Caregivers.
BEGINNING FARMERS May 2, 16, 22 The beginning farmer training series kicked off with Intro to Farming, Intro to Poultry, and Livestock Reproduction workshops hosted by the CCESC Ag team. Each year more than 60 Sullivan County producers participate in some or all of this popular series.
TAI CHI FOR FALL PREVENTION May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 The CCESC Caregiver Resource Center continued the evidenced-based Tai Chi for Fall Prevention series in Cochecton. This eight week program helps seniors gain confidence and strength and reduces their likelihood of falling by 40%!
LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S May 4, 11, 18 Sunshine Adult Day Care partnered with the CCESC Caregiver Resource Center to offer the series Living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, the Middle Stages for 14 attendees, in an effort to help them navigate through challenges the disease can pose for family and friends.
YOGA 4 CLASSROOMS May 5 Over 20 school staff members from six districts attended the Yoga 4 Classrooms training hosted by CCESC’s Creating Healthy Schools & Communities program. Participants learned to integrate simple yoga and mindfulness tools into the classroom, supporting self-regulation and social and emotional learning skills. ---->
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RAMPING UP OUTREACH
POWERFUL CAREGIVERS
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The first weekend of May was raining but that didn’t stop CCESC Healthy Communities team and the Catskills Kitchen from hosting community outreach tables at the first ever Roscoe Ramp Fest, and the Fallsburg Wellness Fair!
The CCESC Caregiver Resource Center kicked off another offering of the evidence-based program series, Powerful Tools for Caregivers, at the Liberty Public Library. This program is proven to provide self-care skills and tools for folks helping their loved ones age in place.
PAPER CLOVER FUN-DRAISER
4-H SHOOTING SPORTS
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The 4-H Animal Science Program and clubs brought some farm and crafts fun out to Tractor Supply Co. in Liberty for the annual Paper Clover fundraising effort. For every Paper Clover sold, 80% comes back to Sullivan County to support 4-H’s educational field trips to Albany and Washington, D.C. to advocate for our program! Great job, 4-H members!
The CCESC 4-H Shooting Sports program hosted its annual Rules and Regulations training for instructors and volunteers. With the second largest program in the state, 4-H Shooting Sports is proud of its focus on safety and environmental resource management.
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING May 11, 18 The Catskills Kitchen hosted the Beginning and Advanced Social Media Marketing workshops for budding and experienced entrepreneurs. Over 17 participants learned from SCORE, a volunteer business association which seeks to support small businesses.
HEALTHY, HUNGER FREE May 12, 15 Creating Healthy Schools & Communities of Sullivan and Orange Counties held two Wellness Policy Trainings for school administrators, staff members, and community partners who learned tips and ideas that would help them implement the Final Rule of the Healthy Hunger- Free Kids Act of 2010.
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2017 SENIOR EXPO: AGE OUT LOUD! May 17 The Annual Senior Expo, co-hosted by the CCESC Caregiver Resource Center, Office for the Aging (OFA), and Older Adults Transitional Support (OATS), at the Monticello Fire House was an overwhelming success, providing 150 seniors access to dozens of activities, services, and supports across the county.
“WE CONNECT” ENJOYS CINCO DE MAYO May 19 The 4-H We Connect Global Citizenship Program hosted a belated Cinco de Mayo dinner with the students at Liberty Middle School. The session also focused on how the 15 Boys and Girls Club youth could continue with 4-H activities throughout the summer, culminating in participation at the Sullivan County 4-H Youth Fair in August.
Plant Sale raises
Yoga 4 Classrooms Training g hosts over
20 participants from schools across
6 districts INTERGENERATIONAL & GENEROUS May 19 The monthly Intergenerational Textile Group continues to work on their donation to the Federation for the Homeless and Safe Passage. As a new project, the group is knitting and crocheting complete first aid satchels as well. The program is free and anyone can join!
150 seniors attend Annual Senior Expo in Monticello
YOUTH VISIT ALBANY May 21, 22, 23 CCE Sullivan’s 4-H program coordinator Marylin Jones and 4-H teen leaders, Erin D. and Emily C., traveled to Albany for 4-H Capital Days. The team met with our state level legislators to make the case for the importance of ongoing support for 4-H, the world’s largest youth development program.
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB COOK UP HEALTH May 24 To close out the school year, the CCESC Catskills Kitchen partnered with the Boys & Girls Club for a healthful cooking class. This has been a great pilot series and we look forward to continuing to grow our 4-H afterschool opportunities for youth in Liberty and Monticello!
PLANT SALE GROWS FUNDS
CHICK HATCHING CLASS
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Thanks to o the e help e p of o CCESC’s Master e Gardener er Volunteers and more than 100 community nity customers, the Annual Master Gardener er Plant Sale raised $2,000 in under one ne hour!
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CCESC’s 4-H Animal Science c e ce Program offer a partnered with CCE Ulster to o Chick Hatching workshop for adults, a cohort of youth, and teachers. A new coh can bring educators in Sullivan County c rewarding this fun, educational, and rewa classrooms! activity to our local classrooms
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MONTICELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT CELEBRATES EARTH WEEK Submitted by Jane Sorensen, MCSD-USDA Project Liaison The MCSD-USDA Waste Reduction Program Celebrates Earth Week Throughout the District students have been engaging in Helping Mother Earth Initiatives During lunch time over 492 students at the George L. Cooke Elementary School participated by signing their pledge and placing their painted hand on one of the four banners that symbolized their commitment to the Environmental Awareness Pledge:
I pledge by the show of my hand To conserve water, to save energy, To preserve our natural resources By recycling and taking and using Only what I need and to share with My fellow citizens the responsibility For a cleaner and greener community.
Micheliene Gringas, a Mountaindale, NY artist, sketched the canvases and mixed the paints prior to the cafeteria event. Evadne Giannini and Shanita Artson of HospitalityGreen worked with the students to create the paintings. Jane Sorensen, MCSDUSDA Project Liaison, treated each participant to a “spa” washing of their hands. Stewart’s provided gifts for the Earth Day Drawing. The four paintings will be hung in the Cooke Café for the enjoyment of visitors and the school community. For further information please contact Jane Sorensen, MCSD-USDA Project Liaison at jsorensen@k12mcsd.net. Page 18
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CCE Sullivan Spotlights
4-H Spotlight Staff Spotlight
TWO SULLIVAN COUNTY YOUTH ADVANCE TO NYS COMMUNICATIONS INSTITUTE
NAT TOMPKINS
Sullivan County 4-H’ers Erin D. and Kaylin K. were among the seven youth selected from 94 speakers at District Public Presentations to represent New York State 4-H’s South East Region at the NYS Communications Institute held at Cornell University on June 3, 2017.
We are excited to announce that CCE Sullivan has added a new member to our team! Nat Tompkins has been hired as your new Agricultural Business Coordinator. Nat is a Sullivan County lifer; having been raised in Neversink and attended Tri-Valley Central School. Throughout high school, Nat was an active Future Farmers of America (FFA) member for all four years. It was during this time that Nat realized his passion for agriculture. After graduating in 2013, he decided it would be beneficial to continue his education by attending college at SUNY Cobleskill. In under three years, December 2016 Nat earned his bachelor of science degree in agricultural business management. Nat is extremely excited to start working for Sullivan County’s farmers, and hopes to meet as many as possible through farm visits this summer!
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The 4-H Public Presentations Program is designed to help develop confidence and skills in public speaking. Local volunteer evaluators were impressed by the poise and breadth of subject matter covered by the 115 local youth who took advantage of the county’s spring events. Of the 24 youth nominated to advance from these events, 14 were able to represent Sullivan County on April 29 at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie. Each 4-H District in the state is invited to select seven youth to advance to the NYS Communications Institute. The South East 4-H District includes nine counties as well as the five boroughs of New York City, from Suffolk in the south up through the Hudson Valley to Dutchess, Sullivan, and Ulster. The NYS Communications Institute was developed through a partnership of the NYS 4-H office and the Cornell University Department of Communications, with a goal of strengthening youth skills through workshops and increased peer evaluation opportunities. Erin will be presenting her Creative Communication “Jack’s Lament” while Kaylin will be sharing her Illustrated Talk on “Peeping Problems”.
TWO SULLIVAN COUNTY 4-H’ERS RECEIVE NATIONAL ROYALTY TITLES IN OHIO On April 29, 2017, Rebecca C. and Alexander U. (both members of the 4-H Working Together Rabbit Program and 4-H Puppy Pals Club), received National Royalty titles at the 2017 National Dutch Rabbit show held in Ohio for competing in the yearly Youth Knowledge Contest. Rebecca and Alexander completed an application, interview, written test, showmanship, and judged two classes of four Dutch rabbits for this competition. Both youth finished first in their age division. Rebecca was crowned the 2017 National Dutch Rabbit Club Duchess and Alexander was crowned the 2017 National Dutch Rabbit Club Prince. CCESC would like to congratulate these two youth on all their hard work and years of dedication to their rabbit project. Keep up the good work!
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CCE Sullivan Spotlights
Nominate a Star Program Spotlight MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER ANNUAL PLANT SALE
Know someone who deserves dese erves spotlight? the shine of the spotlight ht? Email Nicole Slevin: nas96@cornell.edu
On May 20, the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County’s Annual Plant Sale, orchestrated largely by CCESC Master Gardener Volunteers, lived up to its reputation of consistently selling out early in the morning, wiping out most of the best selections within the first hour of opening! The plant sale raised over $2,000 in support of the Master Gardener Volunteer and Community Horticulture programs! Each year, Master Gardener Volunteers work to grow, donate, care for, organize, and sell plants of excellent quality for this fundraiser. At the plant sale, guests can purchase annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, organic varieties, shrubs, trees, succulents, accessories, and more at some of the best prices in town. Area greenhouses and individuals donate many of the products, and everything else is grown on site and maintained in our greenhouse. We thank everyone involved in making this event a success and look forward to giving this “two green thumbs up” again next year! Not just anyone can call themselves a CCESC Master Gardener Volunteer! MGVs apply and undergo an interview process, followed by a 60 hour training and 80 hour volunteer commitment thereafter, over two years! They educate the public, tend gardens, and serve on committees. MGVs are always actively engaged with CCESC and our mission.
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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EVERYBODY
SULLIVANCCE.ORG | 845-292-6180
Family & Consumer Science Scholarship Deadline to apply: Rolling
For general public | Amount Varies
To stimulate interest in human ecology/ home eco-nomics. In the event of financial limitations that prevent a Sullivan County resident from receiving educational services, program fees may be partially or entirely covered by this scholarship. Sponsored by community homemakers groups & Sullivan Renaissance. Inquire with CCESC. Agriculture & Community Horticulture Scholarship For general public | Amount Varies
Deadline to apply: Rolling
To stimulate interest in agricultural and community horticulture related topics. In the event of financial limitations that prevent a Sullivan County resident from receiving educational services, program fees may be partially or entirely covered by this scholarship. Sponsored by our friends at Sullivan Renaissance. Inquire with CCESC.
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June is National Dairy Month!
Source: Chang, Alexandra. "College of Agriculture and Life Sciences." Charting New York's Milky Way | CALS. Accessed May 30, 2017. https://cals. cornell.edu/news/periodicals/charting-new-yorks-milky-way.