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YOUR LINK TO LOCAL, RESEARCH-BASED SOLUTIONS
VOL XCII NO. 6
JUNE 2021
Myers Century Farm milk being delivered for distribution by Sullivan Fresh Community Cupboard.
Upcoming U pcoming Events Events & Programs Programs
Issue Isssue sue Highlights Higghhligghhts
Ag & Food Systems Virtual Career Fair
Sullivan Fresh Summer 2021
Family Caregiver Support Groups
DHI Report: April
4-H Fiber Arts for All Yarn Storming Event
Does my well water need treatment?
Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention
Sullivan Fresh Community Cupboard: Stories from the Road
4-H Outdoor Living Skills Video Series Effective Communication Strategies
Requirements for a Bikeable Community
Water Color Painting for Beginners- Virtual
What Counts as a Serving?
4-H Horse Back Riding Log Program Intro to Cut Flower Gardens
CCE Spotlights: Kendra Payne, Ag Career Fair, 4-H Fiber Arts for All
Sullivan County Youth Fair
Practice Safe Sun!
See more events and opportunities on page 15 and www.sullivancce.org/events.
Check out page 12 for fast facts and healthy tips of the month!
Welcome W elcome to to the the Issue! Issue! Page 3 Message from the Executive Director Page 4 Sullivan Fresh Summer Page 5 DHI Report: April Page 6 Does my well water need treatment? Page 8 Sullivan Fresh Community Cupboard:
Table Table of of Contents Contents Stories from the Road Page 10 Requirements for a Bikeable Community Page 12 Fast Facts, Cool Tools, & News to Use! Page 13 Healthy Tips of June Page 14 CCE Spotlights
Page 15 Upcoming Programs Page 16 Practice Safe Sun Page 18 Thank You, Sponsors! Page 19 4-H Yarn Storming Page 20 Sullivan County Youth Fair is on! Aug 2021
The Extension Connection (USPS-525-100) is published monthly for $25.00 enrollment by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County, located at 64 FerndaleLoomis Road, Suite 1, Liberty, NY 12754-2903. Entered at Liberty, New York, as a periodical class matter. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided for in section 412, Act of February 24, 1925. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Extension Connection, 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Suite 1, Liberty, NY 12754-2903.
OFFICE HOURS Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Phone: 845-292-6180 E-mail: sullivan@cornell.edu Website: www.sullivancce.org Twitter.com/ccesullivan Facebook.com/ccesullivanagfood Instagram.com/ccesullivan YouTube: bit.ly/ccesullivan
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Robert Kaplan.............................President Amy Erlwein........................Vice President Klu Padu......................................Secretary John Kiefer...................................Treasurer Nadia Rajsz........................Legislative Rep. Adam Hughes.........................Cornell Rep. Jenny Chamberlain Marcie Ehrman Denise Frangipane John “JP” Lang Amanda Langseder Chris Ng Juanita Sarmiento Gary Silver Dara Smith George Stang
PROGRAM COMMITTEE Freda Eisenberg...............................Chair Alex Alorro Heather Brown Roberta Chambers Samara Ferris Cynthia Hernandez-Gonzalez Nancy McGraw Desmond Oxford McDaniel Luisa Parker Eugene Thalmann Deborah Worden Page 2
EXTENSION CONNECTION Produced by: Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Edited by: Nicole Slevin & Colleen Monaghan Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with DisAbilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. NOTICE: Official endorsement of advertisers and their products is not intended by the acceptance of their sponsorships for the Extension Connection.
STAFF MEMBERS Colleen Monaghan..............................................................................Executive Director Thomas Bosket....................................................................SALT/DFC Program Manager SueAnn Boyd.........................................................Healthy Schools Program Coordinator Elizabeth Clancy-DiBartolo.................................................Farmers’ Market Coordinator Martin Colavito................................................Community Cupboard Program Manager Kaitlyn Conklin............................................................................................4-H Educator Wanda V. Cruz...............................................Healthy Communities Program Coordinator Marylin Jones...........................................................................4-H Program Coordinator Christine Kelly.............................................................................Operations Coordinator Bonnie Lewis...........................................................................Dependent Care Educator Erica Lynch..........................................................Catskills Kitchen Program Coordinator Melinda Meddaugh.......................................................Ag & Food Systems Issue Leader Brenda Miller..................................Environment & Natural Resources Program Manager Barbara Moran................................................4-H Youth Development Program Manager Bee Moser.........................................................................SNAP-Ed New York Nutritionist Kendra Payne.............................................................................Digital Marketing Manager Vanessa Petrossian...................................Director of State & Regional Ag Market Initiatives Abyssinia Pla El....................................................................................Finance Coordinator Michelle Proscia..............................................................................Agriculture Educator Nicole A. Slevin Nikolados............................................Administrator & Diversity Officer Ashley Tully...............................................................................Ag Program Coordinator Tara VanHorn........................................................................................Finance Manager Sean Welsh.............................................................................Energy Resource Educator John Wilcox..........................................................................................Facilities Manager Judy Arpadi, Cherene Audain, John Mastrangelo, Brian Vantassell.......Ag Market Coordinators
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Greetings, friends! I hope this note finds you well and enjoying the beautifully and unseasonably warm spring. This is my favorite time of year; seeing everything come to life with lushness, greenery, and hope. At last night’s board of directors’ meeting, we agreed to reopen the Extension Education Center to community groups by reservation and to rotate program staff office hours to ensure we continue to be accessible to the inquiring public. Masks continue to be required inside the Extension Education Center. This helps us avoid the tricky vaccination status question while also giving our friends and neighbors who can’t or haven’t been vaccinated yet, a little more time and protection. You might remember that pre-pandemic, we were working on almost $500,000 in interior capital improvements, so we’re thrilled that our Extension friends and family will be able to experience our renovated teaching kitchen and classrooms. Right now, state of the art technology and audio/video equipment is under contract to be installed in the coming months. This will ensure that folks who want to engage online or by phone can do so, while also having a higher quality experience. We’ve learned a lot about digital accessibility this past year, and have a plan to continue integrating new technologies to make sure we bring our research backed education and assistance to as many Sullivan County residents and visitors as are interested in hearing from us. I would also like to take a moment to welcome our newest staff members, Digital Marketing Manager Kendra Payne, who is working to bring our social media platforms and digital assets to the next level, and Operations Coordinator Christine Kelly, the welcoming office heartbeat you’ll meet when you visit or call CCE Sullivan. Last, great news! The Sullivan County Youth Fair is ON! August 13-15 you can see us at the Grahamsville Little World’s Fair showcasing hundreds of still and animal projects that our local young people have continued to work on, building their skills and building our community, even in the face of great adversity. We hope you’ll come see us there! Until next month, wear your sunscreen and drink lots of water. My very best, besst, Colleen Monaghan Monaghhan Executive Director, cm638@cornell.edu Extension Connection
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SULLIVAN FRESH SUMMER 2021 Submitted by Ashley Tully, Ag Program Coordinator Its that time of year, and our Sullivan Fresh Farmers’ Markets are opening for their third season. The Sullivan Fresh Initiative has grown in scope over the last several years, but the mission remains the same: make fresh fruits and vegetables easily available to communities within Sullivan County. In 2020, CCE Sullivan and community coalition Sullivan Allies Leading Together (SALT) began a mobile food pantry, dubbed Sullivan Fresh Community Cupboard, that delivers food and prepared meals to our neighbors living in hyper rural communities and food deserts, veterans, seniors, those with limited transportation, varying abilities, and folks from all walks of life who need an extra hand. Another branch of the Sullivan Fresh Initiative is the continuation of Sullivan RX, a prescription program for fresh fruits and vegetables from local doctors. Sullivan RX is made possible in collaboration between Garnet Health, Sullivan Renaissance, and Sullivan County Department of Page 4
Public Health, who are all working towards improved health outcomes in Sullivan County. To support this initiative, visit our website or shop our Mobile Market on the Move or in Monticello this Summer through Fall. Starting June 2nd you can find local produce, eggs, milk, and more New York grown products … fresh from the farm to your market bag. Best of all, you can pay YOUR way at any Sullivan Fresh markets! Use cash, Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks, or SNAP benefits, and this year double your benefits with a new addition of “Double Up Bucks”. Check out this year’s Sullivan Fresh Schedule. See you at the Market!
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WEDNESDAY STOPS June 2 – October 27 Stop #1: Sullivan County Public Health Services 50 Community Lane, Liberty, NY 12754 11am – 1pm Stop #2: Loch Sheldrake Public Parking Lot Corner of Hasbrouck Rd. and Route 52, Loch Sheldrake, NY 3 – 5pm THURSDAY STOPS July 1 – September 30 Stop #1: Village of Wurtsboro, Community Church of Wurtsboro 134 Sullivan St., Wurtsboro, NY 10:30am – 12:30pm Stop #2: Fallsburg Town Hall 19 Railroad Plaza, South Fallsburg, NY 2:30pm – 4pm
2021 Sullivan Fresh Farmers’ Market @ Monticello Schedule 10 Jefferson Street (Behind the Ted Stroebele Recreation Center) July 5 – September 27 Mondays 10:30am-1pm Get fresh news on Facebook on Instagram by following @Sullivan Fresh!
DHI Report:
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DOES MY WELL WATER NEED TREATMENT? Submitted by Sean Welsh, Energy Resource Educator Have you ever asked yourself: “Does my well water need treatment?” You should ask yourself instead: “When was the last time I had my water tested?” If the answer to this question is never or a long time ago, it’s time to do it, or do it again. Your next question should be: “What should I have my water tested for?” The amount of water testing a person would recommend will vary, but never as much as public water systems are mandated to be tested for by the EPA. Most of us agree—without regulations or specific guidance from state or local governments—we can reasonably suggest private well owners test their water yearly for coliform bacteria, total dissolved solids, pH, nitrite, nitrate, and fluoride. In addition, test your water once every five to ten years for arsenic, uranium, mercury, radon—and in some areas, perform a pesticide screen. No single treatment can remove all contaminants that might be in your well water. Depending on your water quality test results, you may have to remove Page 6
more than one contaminant. If you do, you may need to combine several treatment devices into a single treatment system. The following is a step-bystep question and answer procedure to guide a well owner in deciding if they need water treatment and what kind.
filtration.
2. Does the water chemistry report show there is an excess of minerals or elements in the water that need to be removed? If the report indicated excessive hardness, pH, iron, or other metals, you would need to add 1. Is the water cloudy, tan, chemical treatment, or rust colored? water softeners, or pH adjustment. Treatment is Is there any visible needed if your water has sediment in the water? Does that sediment quickly a bad taste or smell or is excessively corrosive. settle to the bottom of a glass or does it take hours to settle? Does the 3. Does the chemistry color or sediment settle report indicate that the downward or upward? water is high in dissolved Does your water have a solids, harmful metals light milky color, a light tan such as arsenic, or trace or rusty color? Yes or no? organics? If you answered yes to any If your answer is yes, then of these questions, your you will probably need to water needs some form of Extension Connection
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under-the-sink RO units can supply a sufficient supply of treated water for household needs. I suggest you ask a water treatment professional for advice on this issue.
water disinfection is applied last. It is typically done through chemical chlorination or ultraviolet radiation. The answer to this question might always be a yes, especially if your well water is treated and/or stored before use. Now you must ask yourself 4. Does the water need one additional question: disinfection? “How much water do I After all required water need to treat?” treatment methods have Confirm the total gallons been answered yes we do or we don’t need one of the of water you need in a day. Most water treatment above steps, then the final treatment to be considered equipment can be rated in the number of gallons per is disinfection. day they can process—so Because water treatment can sometimes be a slow or it is very important to get low flow process, there will this number right. One probably be a container to has to be careful when assembling components of hold the treated water for a water treatment system later use. Anytime stored to assure their flow-through water is allowed to stand, capacities are compatible. it has the potential to grow microorganisms. Therefore, For some applications, perform reverse osmosis, iron filtration, and/or use activated carbon to clean up your water. Activated carbon filtration is often added after reverse osmosis treatment to “polish” the water of any remaining trace organics.
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Water Treatment Sequence In other instances, a whole house water treatment system may be needed. This sort of system might be placed near the pressure tank for convenience and protection, or it may need to be placed in the basement or an anteroom to the house. Getting advice from a water treatment professional is recommended for making this very important decision. Once you have worked your way through these questions and have made your decision about the need for treatment of your well water, you’ve just begun protecting yourself and your family. Now it’s time for the next question: “How often do I need to check the operation of my water treatment equipment?” Let’s leave the answer to that one for another time. Source: Adapted from article By Gary L. Hix, R.G., CWD/PI. Gary Hix is a Registered Professional Geologist in Arizona, specializing in hydrogeology. Page 7
SULLIVAN FRESH COMMUNITY CUPBOARD: STORIES FROM THE ROAD Submitted by Martin Colavito, Sullivan Fresh Community Cupboard Program Manager So Tom and myself we’re driving through the hills of Wurtsboro one sunny day last April because we had heard that there were many people suffering from access issues in regard to food in this community. While driving aimlessly through this neighborhood we came upon a fellow sitting on a stoop with his head in his hands. use food”. Nick was adamant concerning his lack of need, but asked to please help Tom and myself pulled up these disabled Vets. to this person, introduced ourselves and asked if he knew anybody who would Tom and myself followed be in need of food because Nick’s directions and we have extra produce and came upon the house that non-perishable goods on the was steeredto truck and we did not want us by Nick After them to go to waste.We use knocking on this approach because we the door and do not want to have anybody introducing feel like we are a charity ourselves we or that we are swooping to were introduced “Save the Day”. Our mission to Ed who owned with this food effort is for the home, and folks to understand that Donnie, who was we are in this together and Ed’s friend. We at any given time we as were immediately neighbors are in need. impacted by Ed’s mobility issues and Donnie’s concern The fellow introduced for his friend. You himself as Nick and said see, rather than he did not need food but sleep in his own he knew some disabled place, Donnie veterans who lived about five blocks away could “Sure chooses to sleep on the floor of Ed’s Page 8
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house to make sure Ed is safe. It was explained that Ed was a disabled veteran, and when we offered the food we were informed by Ed that he does not need food, but his
friend Nick who lives about five blocks away could “Sure use some”.
that Nick was taken care of as well, which we did, and continue to do so.
Donnie quickly pulled us to the side, and said that Ed was being proud, and in fact did need food because his benefits do not last for the month. Coupled with benefits that did not last the month, we were informed Ed had no transportation to purchase food, even if he was physically able to do so.
Because of the chance encounter with Nick, through word of mouth, our service expanded to approximately 25 stops in Wurtsboro. More important than the food we deliver is the connection that the Sullivan Fresh Community Cupboard has with this community.
One thing we learned very quickly in the hills of Wurtsboro was that there is an incredible amount of pride and unselfishness that reside in the people we serve.When we “explained” to Ed that the food would go bad if he did not take it, he accepted it with the understanding that we go back to Nick and make sure
About one year after our introduction to Nick once again in Wurtsboro, while delivering food we had a tire in dire need of air because of a leak. We happened upon Nick again, and he saw our tire, and told us to pull the van up to his neighbors driveway. The neighbor immediately repaired our tire. When I offered to compensate this person his Extension Connection
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Scan to donate! response was “We are in this together, and you are one of us”. PRETTY POWERFUL STUFF! I think I can speak for the folks who have been providing this connection with food for the past year when I say and we never feel more empowered, worthwhile, and considered when we serve others. We would like to thank all of you at CCE for allowing us to do so! Page 9
Safety
Travel by bicycle is sufficiently APPROACHES INCLUDE
BIKE-FRIENDLY TRAFFIC CO STREET DESIGN Special bike
and other features keep bicy
COMPLETE STREETS New an streets are required to accom everyone, including bikes, ca pedestrians
TRAFFIC CALMING Streets in
features like median islands, and roundabouts to reduce s other hazards
Convenience Travel by bicycle is convenient APPROACHES INCLUDE BIKE PARKING New housing and commercial developments must have bicycle parking BICYCLES ON BOARD Bikes can be brought on public transit, and vehicles include storage racks
Access
20 MINUTE NEIGHBORHOOD
People have access to bicycles
Plans and zoning codes ensure that everyday destinations (work, school, stores, services) are within convenient biking distance
APPROACHES INCLUDE BIKE SHARE Affordable programs make bicycles available to people for short trips around town, especially to and from transit BIKE FLEETS FOR GOVERNMENT Local government agencies provide employees with bikes for short-distance work travel
ChangeLab Solutions has developed resources to support bicycle friendly communities. To lear ChangeLab Solutions is a nonprofit organization that provides legal information on matters rel does not constitute legal advice or legal representation. For legal advice, readers should consu
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Let’s Ride!
4 Requirements for a Bikeable Community
y safe To decide to bicycle, people need biking to be safe and convenient. They need access to a bicycle, and they won’t bike unless it seems like something normal and worthwhile. Here are a few of the many strategies that can help get people bicycling around town.
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Social Acceptability Travel by bicycle is seen as socially acceptable and worthwhile APPROACHES INCLUDE OPEN STREETS Communities designate certain
roadways as “car-free” on select days SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS Kids are encouraged to bike and walk to school through education and infrastructure improvements
Share-a-Bike
DRIVERS’ ED Bike safety principles and rights are included in traffic school, drivers’ manuals, and written license tests
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June Focus: Fast Facts, Cool Tools, & News too Use!
June is National
h t n o M e id r P + A LGBTQI
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“We find comfort among those who agree with us, and growth among those who don’t.” --Frank A. Clark Page 12
Maria Ann Smit h introduced t h e Smith apple in Granny 1838.
84% of car egivers nee d more help and inform ation with at lea st 14 speci fic topics relat ed to careg iving. The top th ree (3) top ics of concern to caregivers are the followin g: -Keeping t heir loved one safe (42%) -Managing their own stress (42%) -Making en d-of-life decisions ( 22%)
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June Focus: Healthy Tips of the Month!
What Counts as a
Serving? FOOD
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
GRAINS GROUP 1 slice bread 1 cup ready-to-eat cereal 1/2 cup cooked cereal, rice or pasta 1 pancake
Size of an audiocassette tape Size of a fist Size of a cupcake wrapper full Size of a compact disc
VEGETABLE GROUP 1 cup raw leafy vegetables 1/2 cup other vegetables, cooked or raw 3/4 cup vegetable juice 1 baked potato 1/2 cup cooked, dry beans
Size of a baseball Size of an ice cream scoop or light bulb Size of a small Styrofoam cup Size of the fist
FRUIT GROUP 1 medium fruit 1/2 cup chopped, cooked or canned fruit 3/4 cup fruit juice 1/4 cup raisins
Size of a tennis ball Size of 7 cotton balls Size of a small Styrofoam cup Size of a large egg
DAIRY GROUP 1 cup milk or yogurt 1 1/2 ounces of natural cheese (e.g. Cheddar) 2 ounces of processed cheese (e.g. American)
Size of a 9-volt battery Size of four dice
MEAT & BEANS GROUP 3 ounces cooked meat, poultry or fish Size of a deck of cards or palm of hand Following foods count as 1 ounce of lean meat: 2 tablespoon peanut butter (size of a ping pong ball), 1/2 cup cooked dry beans, 1/2 cup tofu, 2 1/2 ounce soyburger, 1 egg , 1/3 cup nuts
FATS, OILS AND SWEETS GROUP 1 teaspoon butter, margarine 2 tablespoon salad dressing
Size of a fingertip Size of a ping pong ball
(Source: Adapted from “Making Sense of Serving Sizes” http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/Handouts/m aksenseservsizes/maksenseservsizes.html)
www.EatSmartMoveMoreNC.com
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CCE Sullivan Spotlights
Staff Spotlight
Ag Spotlight
4-H Spotlight
KENDRA PAYNE
AG VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR
FIBER ARTS FOR ALL
Kendra Payne hails from Narrowsburg and is the new Digital Marketing Manager at CCE Sullivan County. You will find her hanging out behind the scenes creating digital content for all the wonderful programs CCE has to offer. When she isn’t working you will find Kendra working on her farm or at her herbal shop in Callicoon. Kendra sits on the board of the Catskills Center and is an activist, farmer, and mamma to 4 chickens, 3 ducks, and 1 puppy. We are so glad to welcome Kendra to the team and look forward to the communications skills she brings to the table.
Each year, Cornell CCE Sullivan County hosts an Agricultural Career Fair to help connect farm businesses with interested and skilled employees looking for work in the agriculture field. Due to COVID-19, the event was canceled last year. This year, as with so many other shifts in our world, the job seeking has moved heavily digital. CCE Sullivan County seeks to assist this transition with a Virtual Career Fair, with a several week campaign promoting local agricultural jobs to those seeking employment. Visit the CCE website’s Agricultural Career page to find upto-date job postings from around the county.
FIBER ARTS FOR ALL (FAFA) is a space for safe learning, sharing, and collaboration, welcoming people of diverse ages, backgrounds, and perspectives. Types of fiber arts include knitting, felting, crocheting, sewing, and more. Projects range from community service initiatives like making hats for local shelters, to personal endeavors. FAFA meets every 3rd Friday of the month at CCESC. It’s FREE to join FAFA for youth ages 5+ and adults. Youth must attend with parent or adult mentor. For details, or to join 4-H for free, contact Marylin at mlr34@cornell. edu or call 845-292-6180.
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS Saturdays Outdoor Living Skills Skills—Virtual Virtual June 5—July 10
10am
Wednesday June 10
Family Caregiver Support Group: Weekly Wednesday Meetings—Virtual
6:30—7:30pm
Saturday June 12
Fiber Arts for All Yarn Storming Event—Liberty Public Library (189 N. Main St.)
11am—1pm
Tues. June 15
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group—Virtual
5—6pm
Thurs. June 17
Eơective Communication Strategies
6—7pm
Friday June 18
Holiday; Oƥce Closed
Wednesday June 23
Family Caregiver Support Group: Weekly Wednesday Meetings—Virtual
8:30am—4:30pm 6:30—7:30pm
Fridays Watercolor Painting for Beginner Series—Virtual July 2—Aug. 20
10am
Monday July 5
Holiday; Oƥce Closed
8:30am—4:30pm
Wednesday July 7
Family Caregiver Support Group: Weekly Wednesday Meetings—Virtual
6:30—7:30pm
Wednesday July 14
__ Family Caregiver Support Group: Weekly Wednesday Meetings—Virtual
6:30—7:30pm
Tuesday July 20
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group—Virtual
Wednesday July 21
Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors
5—6pm 2:30—3:30pm
Join us! Registration is required in advance.
Events at the Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd., Liberty NY unless otherwise listed.
Call 845-292-6180
E-mail sullivan@cornell.edu
Visit sullivancce.org
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PRACTICE SAFE SUN skin cancers (basal cell and squamous cell) is a common cancer in the United States, with more May was Skin Cancer than 5 million people Awareness Month. As you diagnosed each year. Risk head outdoors for warmer factors for nonmelanoma weather and fresh air amid skin cancer include: being shelter-in-place measures, exposed to natural sunlight the American Academy of or artificial sunlight (such Dermatology encourages as from tanning beds) you to #PracticeSafeSun. over long periods of Skin cancer is the most time; a fair complexion common cancer in the (fair skin that freckles U.S., and unprotected and burns easily, does UV exposure is the most not tan, or tans poorly); preventable risk factor for blue or green or other skin cancer. light-colored eyes; red or blond hair; having actinic You can reduce your risk keratosis; a past treatment by: with radiation; having a • Seeking shade weakened immune system when appropriate, and being exposed to remembering that the sun’s rays are the strongest arsenic. Nonmelanoma between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. skin cancers rarely spread to other parts of the body. • Wearing sun-protective Melanoma, an aggressive clothing, such as a form of skin cancer, is lightweight and longmore likely to invade sleeved shirt, pants, a nearby tissues and spread wide-brimmed hat and to other parts of the body sunglasses with UV protection, when possible. than the more common forms of skin cancer. Risk • Applying a broadfactors for melanoma spectrum, waterskin cancer: having a fair resistant sunscreen with complexion; fair skin that an SPF of 30 or higher to freckles and burns easily; all skin not covered by blue or green or other clothing. Remember to light-colored eyes; red or reapply every two hours blond hair; exposure to or after swimming or natural sunlight or artificial sweating. sunlight (such as from tanning beds) over long periods of time; having a There are several history of many blistering different types of skin sunburns, especially as a cancer. Nonmelanoma Submitted by Bonnie Lewis, RN Dependent Care Educator
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child or teenager; having several large or many small moles; a family history of unusual moles (atypical nevus syndrome); a family or personal history of melanoma and being white. According to the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program, 106,110 Americans will be diagnosed with melanoma (5.6% of all new cancer cases) and nearly 7,180 people will die of the disease in 2021. Skin cancer is highly treatable when detected early. Perform regular skin self-exams using the ABCDEs of melanoma. If you notice any new spots on your skin, spots that are different from others, or spots that are changing, itching or bleeding, contact a boardcertified dermatologist. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic dermatologists examined questionable spot via telemedicine to determine if it needs to be tested or removed. Sources: American Academy of Dermatology Association https://www. aad.org/public/public-health/awarenesscampaigns/practice-safe-sun (3/26/2021) National Cancer Institute Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEERS) https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/ html/melan.html (5/10/21) The National Cancer Institute https:// www.cancer.gov/types/skin/patient/skinprevention-pdq#_16 (5/10/21)
HOW TO SELECT A
SUNSCREEN Choosing the right sunscreen can help reduce the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.
SUNSCREEN IS AN IMPORTANT TOOL in the fight against skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
15 in
Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends choosing a sunscreen that states the following on the label:
BROAD SPECTRUM This means a sunscreen protects the skin from ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, both of which can cause skin cancer.
SPF 30 OR HIGHER This indicates how well a sunscreen protects you from sunburn.
SUNSCREEN Broad Spectrum
WATER RESISTANT
SPF 30
While sunscreens can be “water resistant” (for 40 minutes) or “very water resistant” (for 80 minutes), sunscreens are not waterproof or sweatproof and need to be reapplied.
water resistant (40 minutes) 6.0 FL OZ (180 ML)
1 ounce
Most adults need about one ounce of sunscreen,
ENOUGH TO FILL A SHOT GLASS, to fully cover their body. SpotSkinCancer.org
Copyright © by the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Academy of Dermatology Association.
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Fiber Arts For All Yarn Storming Event
Free Event! 11am-1pm
Location: Liberty Public Library at 189 North Main St. Details: Textiles spring from the Liberty Library! Join us for activities, demonstrations, and info about &RUQHOO &RRSHUDWLYH ([WHQVLRQ 6XOOLYDQ &RXQW\ + V Fiber Arts For All (FAFA) SURJUDP. This is a collaboration between FAFA and the Liberty Public Library. Register: To register or to learn more about joining 4-H, contact sullivan@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180. www.sullivancce.org
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