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August 8, 2021
Issue No. 32
Statement from Dr. Michael Mendoza: On August 4, we surpassed 100 new cases of COVID-19 for the first time since May 23. We are clearly and rapidly moving in the wrong direction. I cannot underscore enough the importance of getting vaccinated as quickly as possible. This pandemic is not over and, without question, vaccination is the most effective tool we have in controlling its spread and reducing its harm - on our bodies, our mental health and our economy. Don’t just take my word for it. If you are eligible and unvaccinated, talk to your most trusted healthcare provider now. Do that today. Most of us are aware that even fully vaccinated people are still at risk of con-
tracting the virus now that the Delta variant has arrived in our community. Indeed, based on the information we have, about one-third of our positive patients are fully vaccinated. The odds of serious illness or death for these patients is vastly lower than their unvaccinated counterparts. However, it might still be unpleasant and they could inadvertently put more vulnerable people at risk. I urge everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask in indoor public settings. Additionally, I ask that everyone remember other precautions that work, particularly when it comes to gatherings with family and friends. Consider holding these gatherings outside as much as possible. Wear masks and maintain social distance as much as possible. We want to keep our businesses open. We want to fully reopen our schools. We want to keep socializing, celebrating and living our lives as we did before March of 2020. Let’s do everything we can now to keep this current surge under control, and send our case numbers back down. Dr. Michael Mendoza Monroe County Commissioner of Public Health
German Fest coming to Spencerport In 2020 COVID accomplished what even WWII didn’t, preventing the German Fest from occurring. After a one year hiatus, the Rochester Area Federation of German-American Societies recently decided to proceed with the fest this year as planned. The 116th German Fest will be held at the Firemen’s Field in Spencerport, on Friday, August 13, from 5 to 11 p.m. and Saturday, August 14, from 4 to 11 p.m. Many area residents have said they missed the fest last year and hoped it would be back. The Federation is grateful for the community’s support and participation. The Lustigen Almdudler (translates as The Lively Mountain Musicians) will entertain from 7 to 11 p.m. both nights. Other area bands or individual performers will be on stage earlier each evening. The great German potato salad making venture will occur on Thursday morning when 800 pounds of Colby Farms potatoes will be cooked, peeled, sliced, diced, and spiced into salad which will be available as a side dish or on a dinner plate with sauerkraut and grilled sausage. Hot dogs and burgers will also be available, as will the usual beverages of German and Amer-
ican beer, a good selection of wines, soft drinks, and water. Snack food, including popcorn, soft pretzels, landjaeger (dried, smoked sausage), kuchen, and coffee will round out the menu. Games and raffles will help to make this a fun event. Maps of Germany and some literature will be on display. Regardless of heritage or ethnic background, all are invited to join in this festive event based on German music and cultural fundamentals that celebrate everyone. Admission to the fest remains at $5 per person, with children 16 and under free if accompanied by an adult. Provided information
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Get out & grow! by Kristina Gabalski
Leaf spot disease in tomatoes by Kristina Gabalski
With the wet weather we’ve had this summer, you are probably noticing signs of fungal diseases in your garden. Tomatoes are susceptible to a variety of such diseases in the summer and one of those is Septoria leaf spot. This fungal disease affects only the leaves of the plant, not the fruit. Typically the leaves closest to the ground are the first to be affected. They develop Leaf spot diseases are common in tomatoes during warm, wet sumsmall, dark spots which mer weather. Many cultural practices will help control Septoria leaf can rapidly enlarge and spot, which does not harm tomato fruit. Photo courtesy of Cornell have a tan or gray cenUniversity. ter. In the center of the spot, you may see small, black dots, which are the fruiting bodies landscape fabrics, straw, plastic mulch, or of the fungus. If there are enough spots, dried leaves. Staking tomatoes or using the leaves turn yellow and then brown; a trellis can help keep plants off the soil the leaf will eventually wilt, dry up, and and also help with air circulation - which facilitates faster drying out of leaves after fall off. Michigan State University Extension rainfall. Don’t work in tomato plants when the says the Septoria pathogen spreads easily via water splashing to the upper leaves, leaves are wet. Save jobs like staking, pruning, and weeding for when plants causing further defoliation. Once Septoria leaf spot is evident, it can are dry. Crop rotation is another way to help be controlled but not cured. It can become an issue with tomatoes year after year if control and even prevent fungal disease. tomatoes are always planted in the same Wait at least two years before planting garden spot. Wet and warm conditions tomatoes or peppers in the same location. cause the spores to exude from the Sep- Do not save seed from infected plants. The University of Minnesota reminds toria fruiting bodies present on infected leaves. When the spores land on a healthy gardeners that most home garden tomaleaf, spotting can appear in five days if toes do not need to be treated with fungicide for Septoria leaf spot. The plants can weather conditions are ideal. Cultural techniques work well in con- tolerate high levels of leaf loss from leaf trolling the fungus. The University of Min- spot diseases without affecting the numnesota Extension recommends pinching off ber of tomatoes produced by the plant. If you have recurring Septoria leaf spot leaves with leaf spots. Dispose of diseased foliage in plastic garbage bags and put infections year after year, however, you them in the trash. You may remove one- may want to consider using a fungicide, third of the plant’s leaves to help prevent which must be applied before signs of the spread of the fungus. Some gardeners disease occur. Michigan State University routinely prune the lower leaves of tomato Extension recommends chlorothalonil, plants for this reason. Keep leaves dry by which can be found in several fungicide watering at the soil level, preferably early brands, and “Serenade,” which is an organic fungicide. Always follow label diin the day. Mulching the soil below tomato plants rections and remember, pesticide sprays reduces the ability of diseases in the soil to cannot be applied more frequently than splash onto the lower leaves. You can use what is specified on the label.