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VOLUME LXXXXVIII NO. 5
MAY 2017
Congratulations to the nine enthusiastic individuals who completed CCESC Master Gardener Volunteer training, with one graduating via Face Time!
Meet new and existing MG Volunteers at their Annual Plant Sale on May 20.
Upcoming U pcoming Events Events & Programs Programs
Issue Isssue sue Highlights Hiigh ghliigh ghts
Introduction to Farming
Industrial Hemp Update
Yoga 4 Classrooms
Going Green in the Garden
Social Media Marketing
IRS Scams Growing, Seasonal
Let’s Get Pickling!
Youth Food Choices at School
Intro to Raising Poultry
Building Resilience for Healthy Development
Senior Expo 2017 Master Gardener Plant Sale
Driving & Dementia
Livestock Reproduction Workshop
Community Guest Editorial: Catskill Fly Fishing Center
Creating a Spending Plan
CCE Sullivan Spotlights
Learn to Hatch Chicks
See page 14 for a special spread on International Flavors of Cinco de Mayo!
Farmers’ Market Clean Eating 9th Annual Garden Tour
Welcome W elcome to to the the Issue! Issue!
Table Table of of Contents Contents
Page 3 Letter from the Executive Director
Page 9 Building Resilience for Healthy Development
Page 18 Community Guest Editorial of the Month
Page 4 Industrial Hemp Update
Page 19 Let’s Get Pickling!
Page 5 Social Media Marketing
Page 10 Powerful Tools for Caregivers Series
Page 6 Going Green in the Garden
Page 11 Driving & Dementia
Page 22 Opportunities for You
Page 7 IRS Scams Growing, Seasonal
Page 12 Upcoming Programs
Page 24 Sponsorships
Page 14 International Flavors of Cinco de Mayo
Page 26 Sullivan County Garden Tour with Sullivan Renaissance
Page 16 In Case You Missed It
Page 27 Senior Expo 2017
Page 17 Monthly DHI Report
Page 28 May is Older American’s Month: Age Out Loud!
Page 8 Youth Food Choices at School Page 8 OOPS! 10 Surprising Foods You Should Be Refrigerating
Page 20 CCESC Spotlights
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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 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 Friends of Extension: Spring has definitely sprung at the Extension Education Center. Our health and community development program leader Malinda Ware and communications manager Nicole Slevin led the staff in our annual litter pluck and the grounds and facilities manager John Wilcox has begun partnering with community horticulture coordinator Dayna Gaeta and the Master Gardener Volunteers to get the grounds in shape for another growing and learning season. The eight teaching gardens, the nature trail, and even the parking lot itself provide an interactive experiential learning center where we host workshops, events, and are open to the public for selfled exploration. Now that the weather has broken a bit more consistently, the Sullivan BOCES career and technology students have been hard at work installing outdoor fitness equipment on our Turtle Spring Nature Trail. The trail is closed for this construction right now but we’re looking forward to hosting an open house this summer to demonstrate how organizations, businesses, and municipalities can install this type of equipment to encourage fun, safe, physical activity and wellness in Sullivan County. On the 20th, we host the annual Master Gardener Volunteer Program Plant Sale, where more than 100 Sullivan County gardeners try to beat the clock to stock up on seedlings for this year’s gardens. Join us just before 10:00 am to get in on the action! There will also be raffle opportunities and tickets for the 9th Annual Sullivan County Garden Tour, to be held on June 17, will be on sale at the door. As we approach the end of the school year, we’re making plans to wrap up the 4-H We Connect Global Citizenship program at Liberty Middle School. Educators and volunteers are mapping out some choices for the teens to continue their cultural leadership journey through the summer by creating and doing some related community service work in the Village. Once the group settles on some projects, we’ll share the news and how you can support their work in the June and July newsletters. And as you know, it’s never too early to start thinking about the Sullivan County Youth Fair. New York State’s oldest youth fair, in partnership with the Neversink Agricultural Society’s Grahamsville Little World’s Fair, is on track to show the region hundreds of still exhibits and animal projects of the more than 200 4-H’ers in the Sullivan County 4-H program. As always, highlights on Sunday at the fair will be the annual Livestock and Pie Auctions. Please put August 20 on your calendars now and come on out to support and celebrate Sullivan County’s youth! Lastly, if you’re in the neighborhood and are curious about how you can volunteer with Extension, stop in and have a look around. We’ve got classrooms to paint, trees to clear, gardens to plant, papers to shred, and always outreach and fundraising to do. We’d be happy to talk with you about how to support CCE Sullivan’s ongoing efforts to reach more folks with programs that matter to them. Happy spring and see you next month!
Warm Regards,
Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director, cm638@cornell.edu
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INDUSTRIAL HEMP: AN UPDATE Written by Michelle Lipari, Agriculture Educator CCESC agriculture staff has received many inquiries on growing industrial hemp. There has been some confusion on the differences between the hemp and marijuana plant since the plants look similar. But these two plants are as different as a house cat and a lion. Both are cats, but they are not the same. A big indicator of their differences is the level of THC in the plant. Hemp plant has a level of less than 0.3%, and therefore provides no psychoactive effects. New relaxed regulations from the governor’s office recently made it legal to grow industrial hemp in New York. The New York State Department of Ag and Markets has issued permits to grow industrial hemp via the Industrial Hemp Research Pilot program. To receive a permit to grow industrial hemp in the state of New York, you must be growing for research or academic purposes with an overall goal of improving the industry. If these requirements are met, there is no requirement to partner with an institution of higher education.
molding, shaping, and adapting towards the future! We look forward to learning about these opportunities right along with you. Additional information and parameters on how to apply can be found on the Ag and Markets website at https://www.agriculture.ny.gov/PI/ PIHome.html .
exciting questions and opportunities to explore. To us here at CCESC, that’s the beauty of agriculture; it’s forever
Ten locations in the state have started growing industrial hemp and researching the areas of production, soil health, variety selection, and equipment. SUNY Sullivan received a permit to begin studying how to grow industrial hemp right here in Sullivan County. Industrial hemp could be a successful cash crop for Sullivan County farmers in the future and Extension will keep up-to-date with the information that will be gleaned from these studies. For now, the absence of processing facilities, non-imported seeds, economics, undetermined marketing channels, and testing labs provides a host of Page 4
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If you have any curiosities or questions, please don’t hesitate to call us at the office.
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GOING GREEN IN THE GARDEN Submitted by Dayna Gaeta, Community Hort. Coordinator
their way to local streams or rivers. Please note that water from a rain barrel is not considered drinkable.
How you maintain your yard or garden can have an effect on the health of the soil, water, air, and plants. Whether you call it eco-friendly gardening, green gardening, or sustainable gardening, the premise is pretty much the same. Some common themes include: working with nature, rather than against it; when designing a garden, avoid being wasteful; recycle materials when possible; be water-wise; and minimize the use of insecticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizers. Below are some techniques that will help you protect and conserve our natural resources.
Control water runoff from your property. Reduce non-permeable hardscape wherever possible to minimize rainwater runoff and erosion. Skip the pavement. Consider gravel parking areas or paths made from mulch or gravel. Use porous paving materials that allow water to soak into the ground (like stone, wood, loose bricks, and paving blocks) for patios, decks, and pathways.
Conserve water by planting drought resistant, or native plants. Native plants tend to be better adapted to the local climate, weather patterns, and soils. Once established, many native plants can survive on rainfall alone and will not need supplemental watering. Add compost to the soil to help improve water absorption and retention to further reduce water requirements. For every one percent of organic matter, the soil can hold 16,000 gallons of plant available water per acre of soil down to one foot deep. Finally, apply a layer of mulch to reduce moisture evaporation and to help conserve water. Add a rain barrel to your yard. Rain barrels are a valuable addition to any garden. Locate the barrels underneath a downspout to collect water from the roof each time it rains. The saved water can be used to water plants in your yard. Rain barrels also help reduce the amount of water that runs off your property, which in turn reduces the amount of contaminants (e.g., fertilizers, pesticides, sediment, and grass clippings) that may find
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Put some thought into your plant selections and garden design. Group plants according to water, sun, and soil requirements for efficient water use. A shade plant in too much sun will need more water than if it was sited appropriately. You can further group plants into high, moderate, and low water use zones. By keeping your thirsty plants together, you can limit the area where you have to water heavily. If you use an automated watering system, adjust it for seasonal changes. Consider using a rain or soil sensing shut-off switch. Weeds compete with your plants for water and nutrients so weed on a regular basis. Rethink your pesticide use. Adopt Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques in your garden. IPM can reduce the amount of pesticides needed since you are monitoring for insects and diseases. Learn to tolerate minor insect damage in your yard and garden. Identify the problem before you spray. Work to increase the number of beneficial insects in your landscape. If you do use pesticides, apply and dispose of them properly. Check the source of gardening materials and make sure you reuse, recycle, and renew. Reduce the
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production of waste by avoiding products that require frequent replacement or regular maintenance. Purchase durable products that will outlast those of lesser quality. Minimize your use of powered tools. Consider the environmental impacts and buy energy efficient tools. For a healthy and more ecological lawn, mow high and less often. Mowing your lawn to a 3-inch height helps grass outcompete weeds. Depending on growth rates, this can be every 5 to 15 days. Under all but the most severe conditions, it is better to avoid lawn watering. Never use pesticides to control lawn insects or weeds simply as a routine practice. The 2010 Nutrient Runoff Law prohibits application of lawn fertilizer from December 1 to April 1 in New York State and restricts application of lawn fertilizers that contain phosphorus. Let the rain soak in. Plant dense strips of native trees, shrubs, and groundcovers next to streams, lakes, and ditches to stabilize the soil and to slow and filter run-off. Start small, pick one or two things to do. By adopting some of these practices, gardeners and homeowners can help preserve our natural resources while preventing waste and pollution. Sources: EPA “Greenscapes� program, Penn State, Cornell University, Monrovia, Missouri Botanical Garden, and National Wildlife Federation Written by Jan Beglinger, Agriculture Outreach Coordinator for CCE Genesee County
IRS SCAMS ARE GROWING AND SEASONAL Submitted by Sean Welsh, Energy and Consumer Educator
used to exchange data with your tax professional. Learn about phishing e-mails, calls, or texts that pose as banks, credit card companies, tax software providers, or even the IRS. They generally urge you to give up sensitive data such as passwords, social security numbers, and bank or credit card accounts, which should not be given.
suspicious to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1-800-366-4484 and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Please visit the FTC website at www. ftccomplaintassistant.gov and add “IRS Telephone Scam” to the comments of your complaint.
I received 3 calls this week to my cell phone, both automated calls and a live person seeking to pull information from me. All three of these calls claimed to be associated with the IRS, stating that a warrant for my arrest had been initiated Promoters of Abusive Tax Schemes and unless I acted immediately or o Fraudulent Returns authorities would be after Remember to never open an attachment me. This time of year seems Common abusive tax scams C or link from an unknown or suspicious to be when Internal Revenue include anti-tax law, homein sender. Suspicious e-mails can be Service (IRS) scam calls to based business, trust, and b forwarded to phishing@irs.gov. both cell phones and land off-shore schemes. o lines increase, as tax season To repo report promoters of these scheme comes into full swing. The calls have types or any other types you are IRS tax scams come in many forms; become more prevalent over the aware of that are not listed here, the following scams are currently last few years, while also getting please send a completed referral listed on IRS.gov as active scams more threatening to their targets to form along with any promotional consumers should be aware of; IRS persuade immediate action. The IRS materials to the Lead Development and the New York State Department of impersonation telephone scams, Center: State Division of Consumer Protection e-mail phishing and malware Mail: schemes, tax refund scam artists have put out recent press releases Internal Revenue Service Lead posing as taxpayer advocacy panel, about this topic (www.irs.gov). The Development Center soliciting form W2 from payroll and scammers normally put out a fake Stop MS5040 human resources professionals, communication through regular mail, 24000 Avila Road fictitious “Federal Student Tax” telephone, fax, or e-mail to set up Laguna Niguel, California 92677-3405 scam targeting students and parents potential victims. Fax: 877-477-9135 demanding payment, and automated KEEP IN MIND, the IRS does not calls requesting tax payments in the initiate contact with taxpayers by form of gift cards. e-mail, text messages, or social media to ask for personal or financial Sources: information. The IRS also does not Reporting Scams Information was taken from press releases threaten taxpayers with lawsuits, To report fraudulent activity by a from www.IRS.gov and www.dos.ny.gov. imprisonment, or other enforcement tax preparer, contact the NYS Tax actions. These are telltale signs that a (IRS.gov 2017) retrieved from https://www. Department’s Office of Professional scam is targeting you. irs.gov/uac/tax-scams-consumer-alerts on Responsibility at 518-530-HELP 4/3/17 The IRS, and state tax agencies (option #2). (Dos.ny.gov, 2017) retrieved from https:// have urged tax professionals and For more information regarding scam taxpayers to be on guard and aware www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection/ prevention and mitigation, please scams/taxpayerscams.html on 4/6/17 of suspicious activity, especially contact the New York Department e-mail scams requesting last minute of State, Division of Consumer deposit changes for refunds and Protection at 518-474-8583 account updates. Consider changing To report scammers calling your and strengthening e-mail passwords home, cellular device or anything to better protect e-mail accounts
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YOUTH FOOD CHOICES AT SCHOOL: DO FAMILIES MATTER? Submitted by SueAnn Boyd, Healthy Schools Coordinator
food choices, it has become clearer that family has the most crucial influence, especially early on in life.
line, but won’t because they have never tried one before or may not even know what it is.
Whether a child chooses to pick up that piece of pizza or that salad in school has more reasoning behind it than we may think. There are a multitude of factors that influence children and adolescents’ food choices, and we know that the habits established early on tend to continue into adulthood.
It is obvious that over time, children and adolescents have been making poorer food choices at home and in schools. Parents generally have control over their kids’ behaviors and what they eat at home. They are the ones purchasing and preparing the foods. If a child does not have access to fruits or vegetables at home because their parents do not purchase them, then they are not going to have high consumption of produce at home.
Whether a family purchases fresh produce is influenced by factors of its own: location, income, etc. If they are in a low-income situation or live far away from grocery stores and just don’t have the transportation to get there, it can affect a family’s access to healthy foods in a big way.
This may translate over to school lunches where a child may have an option to pick up a pear in the lunch
Ohio State University Extension,
Factors that influence children and adolescents’ food choices include but are not limited to taste, money, peer pressure, presentation, external environment, availability, media/ advertising, and family. While most of these have a great effect on children’s
Sources: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/ facts.htm,
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10 SUPRISING FOODS YOU SHOULD BE REFRIGERATING OOPS! OOPS! In April’s issue, the list of 10 suprising foods was missing numbers 7, 8, and 9... sorry about that. Here they are: 7. Ketchup Restaurants may leave their ketchup on the table, but that doesn’t mean you should. While its high acid content will keep most bacteria at bay, cool temperatures help maintain flavor and freshness. Refrigerate ketchup for up to six months. 8. Corn on the Cob Within a single day of harvest, an ear of corn will lose up to 50 percent of its sugar when left at room temperature. Unless you’re going to cook it right away, keep corn in the fridge — husks and all — for up to two days. 9. Chocolate Syrup Chocolate syrup is an easy way to make a glass of milk taste even better. But not if it has developed funny flavors. Chill yours after opening and you can enjoy it for six months.
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BUILDING RESILIENCE FOR HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT Submitted by Marylin Jones, 4-H Program Coordinator Healthy youth development strategies, the process of providing youth with the support, relationship experiences, resources, and opportunities needed for growth into healthy, competent adults, have been shown by research to be promising approaches in preventing or reducing adolescent health-risk behaviors. Moreover, there is strong consensus that the development of a competent, successful adult requires skills above and beyond being merely problemfree. In “Healthy Youth Development: Science and Strategies”, researchers Debra Bernat and Michael Resnick underscore the building of resilience to be as critical a factor in youth development as the prevention of negative outcomes. Resilience is the capacity to rebuild and grow from adversity and it allows children to emerge from challenging experiences with a positive sense of self and of the future. Children who develop resilience are better able to face disappointment, learn from failure, cope with loss, and adapt to change. Resilience is not a genetic trait but is derived from the ways children learn to think and act when faced with obstacles, large and small. Studies show that the primary factor in building resilience is having caring and supportive relationships. Supportive relationships with parents, teachers, and other caring adults become sources of strength when children work through painful situations and emotions. When we help young people cultivate an approach to life that views obstacles as a critical part of success, we help them develop resilience. Developing resilience is a personal journey.
“I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles overcome while trying to succeed.” -Booker T. Washington Reactions to traumatic or stressful life events as well as strategies used to cope vary from person to person. Factors to consider in building resilience: • Make connections. Good relationships provide social support. • Avoid seeing crises as insurmountable problems. You can’t change that stressful events happen, but you can change how you interpret and respond. • Accept that change is a part of living. Certain goals may no longer be attainable, redirect focus to circumstances you can alter. • Move toward your goals. Develop realistic goals and do something regularly, even small accomplishments will move you toward your goals • Take decisive actions. Act on adverse situations as much as you can. Take decisive actions rather than detaching from problems and just wishing they would go away. • Look for opportunities for selfdiscovery. Look for growth resulting from struggle or loss. • Nurture a positive view of yourself. Have confidence in your problemsolving and trust your instincts.
stressful situations in a broader context and keep a long-term perspective. Avoid blowing the event out of proportion. • Maintain a hopeful outlook. Visualize what you want rather than worry about what you fear. • Take care of yourself. Pay attention to your needs and feelings. Exercise regularly and engage in activities you enjoy and find relaxing.
Sources: Bernat, Debra Hilkene PhD; Resnick, Michael D. PhD, “Healthy Youth Development: Science and Strategies”, Journal of Public Health Management & Practice: Section A: General Issues, November 2006 - Volume 12 - Issue - p S10–S16 accessed at http://journals. lww.com/jphmp/Fulltext/2006/11001/ Healthy_Youth_Development__Science_ and_Strategies.4.aspx Price-Mitchell, Marilyn Ph.D., “Resilience: The Capacity to Rebuild and Grow from Adversity” https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/ the-moment-youth/201507/resilience-thecapacity-rebuild-and-grow-adversity http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/roadresilience.aspx
• Keep things in perspective. Consider
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ALZHEIMER’S SAFETY: DRIVING & DEMENTIA (PART I) Submitted by Bonnie Lewis, Dependent Care Educator Dementia is not a specific disease, but rather a word used to describe symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain, including Alzheimer’s. A driver with dementia will eventually become unable to drive, due to challenges with reaction time and decision-making. However, a diagnosis of dementia doesn’t necessarily mean that a person should stop driving right away. Warning signs that could mean dementia is affecting a person’s driving ability and it is time to stop: • Forgetting how to locate familiar places. • Failing to observe traffic signs and signals. • Becoming angry or confused while driving. • Often hitting curbs while driving. • Confusing the brake and gas pedals. • Forgetting his or her destination during a trip. If an older driver you know has experienced any of these warning signs, ensure that the driver consults a doctor. The doctor might write a referral to an occupational therapy driver rehabilitation specialist for an evaluation to help determine fitness to drive ability. Recent technologies have vastly increased the safety of Alzheimer’s patients and armed their caregivers with potentially lifesaving tools. This list, provided by the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley, NY Chapter, is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all companies; it is information gleaned from a general search. (The Alzheimer’s Assoc. and CCESC do not recommend any specific company or product).
GPS Technology Alzheimer’s Association Safety Services: 1-888-572-8566
MedicAlert ® + Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return ® is a 24-hour nationwide emergency response service for individuals with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia who wander or have a medical emergency. 24-hour assistance, no matter when or where the person is reported missing. http://www.alz.org/care/dementiamedic-alert-safe-return.asp 3-Locate: 817-886-6861 As evidenced by its oversized keypad, the GPS locator mobile phone was designed for seniors. The device has proven especially handy for Alzheimer’s patients, thanks to its red “SOS button,” which dials a telephone number and sounds an alarm attracting attention once activated by the patient. Conversely, the caregiver can easily locate the user by sending a text. http://www.3-locate.com/Senior-Phone-nLocator.html GPS watches offer the benefits of bracelets, but with the bonus of expanded functionality. For instance, the LocateMe does triple-duty as a watch, cell phone (the wearer can make and receive calls), and tracking device (with which, one can receive notifications on the wearer’s location). http://www.3-locate.com/GPS_Bracelet_ Locator.html Freedom Watch: Where there is good AT&T connection service, the Freedom GPS watch locates and tracks the wearer and keeps a historical record of prior positions located. It is the ONLY wandering prevention watch using RF (radio frequency), GPS, and GSM (cellular network) technology to communicate position data. It’s the only dedicated wandering prevention wearable that locks onto the wrist and has a very long battery life (up to 30 days). Its technology can detect a wandering event and provide relevant
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and timely location information to the caregiver. http://www.alzstore.com/gps-tracker-forelderly-p/0920.htm Garmin: Garmin has several products available with GPS tracking ability. For example, you can track loved ones and property with the Garmin GTU 10 Tracking Unit, and several of their wearable fitness products can have GPS tracking included. https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/index. ep GizmoPal 2: Marketed for children, but has features useful for wandering adults (two way calling, setting GPS boundaries, and get notifications if your loved one crosses them.) Can be added to a Verizon calling plan, and needs Verizon area coverage to work: https://www.verizonwireless.com/ connected-devices/lg-gizmopal-2/ GPS SmartSole Shoe and Shoe Insert: The patented GPS SmartSole™ features a miniaturized GPS tracking device embedded in the insoles and powered by a rechargeable battery that lasts 2-3 days on a single charge. The GPS SmartSole™ sends a signal to the central monitoring website showing the wearer’s exact location using a combination of satellite and cellular technology. After you activate and setup your tracking account with GTX Corp, you will be able to monitor the person wearing the GPS SmartSole™, right from your computer, tablet or phone. http://www.gpssmartsole.com/
(Part II of technology tools for Driving and Dementia will be in the June newsletter)
Sources: Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley, NY Chapter, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and National Highway Traffic Safety
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April Focus: Fast Facts, Cool Tools, & News t
March is National
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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.
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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.
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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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to Use! Plus a Special Vegetarian Recipe
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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CATSKILLS KITCHEN PREP
MASTER GARDENER GRADS
April 2, 2017
April 7
To kick off the month and growing season, the Master Food Preserver volunteers gathered at the CCESC Catskills Kitchen to test our equipment, and prep for jam making and food preservation classes. Keep your eyes peeled for the full schedule!
TAI CHI FOR SENIORS April 4
CCESC welcomed 9 new Master Gardener Volunteers to the community horticulture program with a graduation celebration. Master Gardener Volunteers completed 60 hours of training and will complete 100 hours of volunteer work across the county in the next two years. Congrats for completing the course!
HOME FIREARM SAFETY April 9 & 21
After a brief hiatus, Caregiver Resource Center coordinator Bonnie Lewis jumped right back into spring by starting a new round of Tai Chi for Fall Prevention. Over 28 seniors are attending this evidencebased, eight week series, which is one of the most popular programs the CCESC CRC offers.
Once again, 10 Sullivan County residents completed the Firearm Safety Course with 4-H volunteer and NRA instructor, Richard Sheldon. Participants learn how to safely handle and store firearms; the class is a precursor to acquiring a pistol permit in New York State.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
ENTREPRENEURS ON AIR
April 4-6
April 13
CCESC’s 19 staffers joined more than 1,000 CCE employees statewide at the annual System Wide Training Conference. With more than 50 learning sessions, the conference helps ensure Extension’s program staff are able to bring you the latest science-backed information, using multiple tools.
Fire Mountain Kitchen owner and Catskills Kitchen user, Jim Lomax, was featured by WJFF’s Pat Kardash on the Farm & Country show. Jim’s chutneys and condiments are irresistible and he has provided CCESC with ongoing feedback on how to make the Catskills Kitchen more user friendly. Great spotlight, Jim!
COUNTY-WIDE WELLNESS
4-H HORSE CRAZY KIDS
April 7
April 13
The Creating Healthy Schools and Communities team partnered with Catskill Regional Medical Center and Cancer Services, Sullivan Renaissance, American Heart Association, and Eat Smart NY to host 75 professionals at the first ever county-wide Wellness Coordinator Training. Participants learned how to start wellness committees in their place of work and took home strategies for making the healthy choice, the easy choice.
The first regular 4-H Horse Bowl practice was held at the Extension Education Center, with 3 volunteers and 15 “horsecrazy kids” in attendance. These are open to all youth with an interest in horses; you don’t need to own a horse to participate. Call Barb at 845-292-6180 ext. 109 to learn more.
AARP HELPS HUNDREDS April 15 AARP wrapped up their annual free tax preparation program, serving more than 300 Sullivan County residents!
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VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR April 19 Over 15 curious participants experienced what it’s like to suffer from Alzheimer’s or other dementia related disorders during the Virtual Dementia Tour. Through the use of special gloves, audio, and vision tools the program seeks to help caregivers and families better understand the challenges of their loved ones with related diseases.
BUSINESS PLANNING 101 April 19 A group of 10 aspiring entrepreneurs attended the first in a multi-session workshop offering with business planning expert Charlene Finnerty of Sullivan County SCORE. Participants learn a stepby-step process to create a customized plan for bringing their business vision to reality.
WE CONNECT TRAVELS TO GERMANY April 20 Guest speaker Heinrich Strauch shared his story of coming to America from Germany and highlighting interesting and exciting things about his home country for 15 4-H We Connect Global Citizenship program participants at the Boys and Girls Club in Liberty Middle School. Everyone enjoyed bratwurst and spätzle for dinner!
4-H CLUBS FORMING April 23 4-H clubs, Diehl Us In and the Jack and Jills, hosted meetings at the Extension Education Center, the former with a focus on horses and the latter focused on community services and arts & crafts. 4-H is free and rewarding! Call Marylin or Kaitlyn at 845-292-6180 to learn how to enroll as a youth or volunteer.
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seniors join 75 professionals from across the Nine grads tai chi series county complete Master Gardener Volunteer 60 hour Training
UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S April 26 A classroom of 7 participants attended CCESC Caregiver Resource Center’s Understanding and Responding to Alzheimer’s Behaviors. These programs are funded by the Alzheimer’s Association through a grant from the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, and are free to attend. Call Bonnie at 845-292-6180 ext. 122 for more information.
CANNING JALAPENO JAM April 29 In a new take on food preservation, 5 participants learned the art of hot water bath canning of Jalapeño Pepper Jam in the CCESC Catskills Kitchen. Thank you, Master Food Preserver Volunteers, for helping to deliver the program!
YOUTH MOVE UP TO DISTRICT PUBLIC SPEAKING April 29 A whopping 26 Sullivan County 4-H youth presented at district level Public Presentations, held at Dutchess County Community College. Congratulations to all you young people for “Making the Best Better”!
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TELLING THE STORY OF FLY TYING IN THE CATSKILLS Written by Glenn Pontier, CFFCM Executive Director
will host an opening reception with refreshments and a fly tyer to demonstrate how flies are tied.
How does an educational organization reach young people – or any people, for that matter – in this day and age when most communication is instantaneous and electronic? Is it possible to “tell one’s story” through words and artifacts instead of on the internet or in cyberspace?
The new exhibit made its first stop at the Livingston Manor Free Library on April 7 followed by an April 15 reception with fly tyer Bob Adams. “Fly Fishing in the Catskills” was first unveiled at CFFCM on April 1 – Opening Day of Trout Season in New York State.
The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM) is answering these questions with a traveling historical display about “Fly Fishing in the Catskills” that will spend a month at each library in Sullivan County over the next year.
Here is the library schedule through September:
The display explains the elements of fly fishing and introduces the story of how the sport began in the Catskill Mountains. Panels explain fly casting, bamboo rod making and the importance of water. Bird feathers, animal fur and other materials used to tie artificial flies are presented on a facsimile fly tyer’s desk. There are even comic books of Mickey Mouse and Porky Pig fly fishing. After being installed, each library
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May – Roscoe Free Library: installation May 4 or 5; reception on May 13 June – Sunshine Hall Free Library in Eldred: installation June 1 or 2; reception June 10 with fly tyer Karol Sundholm July – Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello: installation June 30 or July 1; reception July 8 August – Mamakating Library in Wurtsboro: installation August 3 or 4; reception August 12 September – Callicoon Branch of Western Sullivan Public Library: installation September 1
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Arrangements are being made for the exhibit to travel to other Western Sullivan Public Library branches, Daniel Pierce Library in Grahamsville and Liberty Public Library. The graphic art work was created by Dorene Warner of W Design in Barryville; the display was constructed by Nick Mango of Callicoon; the text was translated into Spanish by Ari Mir-Pontier of Barryville. The display is made possible in part through a Decentralization Grant from the New York State Council on the Arts administered by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. Business sponsors include: The Roscoe NY Beer Company; the Museum at Bethel Woods, which printed the display panels; and the Sullivan County Democrat, which published the pamphlet “Fly Fishing in the Catskills”. For information about CFFCM visit www.cffcm.com or call 845-439-4810. Better yet, visit the real museum by crossing the bridge over Willowemoc Creek at 1031 Old Route 17 in Livingston Manor.
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CCE Sullivan Spotlights
4-H Spotlight Volunteer Spotlight
ELLA, ELAINE, & MAGGIE H.
have been extra busy these past few weeks. In addition to being active club members of both the Kenoza MARY MANCUSO Lake Hummingbirds and the Sullivan has been a Cornell Cooperative County Aggies, they have worked Extension Sullivan County Master hard preparing and participating Gardener Volunteer since spring of in the March Sullivan County Public 2014. Presentations Program. Achieving excellent performances at this Mary is consistently willing to lend educational public speaking event, a hand, whether it be to tend the both Elanie and Maggie had been gardens, respond to MGV helpline questions, provide information tables selected to advance to the district level event for 4-H’ers age 9 and up, at events, train other volunteers, while Cloverbud Ella has been invited or even assist with crafting special projects for holidays and fundraisers. to return to the Main Stage at Fair this summer, for a repeat performance of Always wearing a smile and her wonderful illustrated talk. demonstrating her modest These young ladies are very much enthusiasm for learning, she is a pleasure to have at CCESC programs involved in community service efforts with the Kenoza Lake Hummingbirds or hard at work in the MGV lab. as well as in supporting their brother Thank you to Mary for her dedication Evan in fundraising work for St. to the CCESC community horticulture Baldricks, an organization that funds program all these years-- every single childhood cancer research. This is thing you do to support the mission of the second year the club has made Master Gardener Volunteers and CCE cookies, chocolate covered pretzels, is appreciated! and candy to sell and Ella, Elanie, and Maggie personally attend the event to sell and serve the treats to participants of this popular headshaving fundraiser.
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Program Spotlight AARP TAX AIDE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM of NY Capital Region celebrated another successful tax season, and presented Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County with a plaque for its long-time support of the service, offering registration, facilities, and tech assistance. The AARP volunteer-run program, hosted by CCESC, offers free tax preparation and assistance to individuals and seniors with low to moderate income. The AARP Tax Aide program served over 300 people in Sullivan County this year! We thank AARP volunteers for all they do for our community and are proud to receive this plaque. Until next year!
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Staff Spotlight 8TH ANNUAL EARTH DAY LITTER PLUCK
Nominate a Star
Every year, the staff of Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County join together to clean up the Extension Education Center grounds for all the people in the community who use the space, for our worksite wellness walks, and for the wildlife too.
Know someone who deserves dese erves spotlight? the shine of the spotlight ht? Email Nicole Slevin: nas96@cornell.edu
We take a break from our busy schedules, brandish a grabbing tool, and head out in search of trash! Our journey is shared via social media each year and just as always, we filled bags and buckets to the brim, trying to collect a larger pile than even the year before. This year, staff removed a lot of garbage from the gardens and surrounding wooded areas, working in the rain! The staff felt a sense of accomplishment and pride in our environment. Every day is Earth Day, so get out there and go on your own adventure!
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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EVERYBODY
SULLIVANCCE.ORG | 845-292-6180
4-H Livestock Auction Scholarship Deadline to apply: June 1
For high school seniors | Award: $500
Open to enrolled 4-H members who are high school seniors with a B or better GPA and actively participated in the Sullivan County 4-H Livestock Auction for at least 2 years. Family & Consumer Science Scholarship For general public | Amount Varies
Deadline to apply: Rolling
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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