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Volume LXXXXV, No. 10 Liberty, NY -:- November, 2014 (USPS) 525 - 100 Farm Spotlight: Weiss Farm Corn Silage Farm Funding Opportunities Growing Succulents Swan Lake Castle & Sunken Garden Computer Safety Sauerkraut Poultry: Basting, Brining, and Marinating Food Danger Zone Take a Hike? Don’t Mind if I Do! 4-H Opportunities for Fiber Science Fun Ten Caregivers Complete “Presence at the Bedside” Class Caregiving & the Ambiguous Loss Donation Helps Caregiver Resource Ctr Provide Improved Programming Centennial Gala Farmers’ Health Insurance Seminar Maple Production School Growing Winter Greens & Tomatoes - Greenhouse & High Tunnel Series Draped Cement Workshop The sold out Holiday Pie Filling workshop was held in the EaT Kitchen on Saturday, October 25th. The Family Hike Fundraiser was enjoyed by all who at- tended, especially these youth who decided to “work out”.

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Page 1: November Extension Connection Sullivan County 2014

Volume LXXXXV, No. 10 Liberty, NY -:- November, 2014 (USPS) 525 - 100

Farm Spotlight: Weiss Farm

Corn Silage

Farm Funding Opportunities

Growing Succulents

Swan Lake Castle & Sunken Garden

Computer Safety

Sauerkraut

Poultry: Basting, Brining, and Marinating

Food Danger Zone

Take a Hike? Don’t Mind if I Do!

4-H Opportunities for Fiber Science Fun

Ten Caregivers Complete “Presence at the Bedside” Class

Caregiving & the Ambiguous Loss

Donation Helps Caregiver Resource Ctr Provide Improved Programming

Centennial Gala

Farmers’ Health Insurance Seminar

Maple Production School

Growing Winter Greens & Tomatoes - Greenhouse & High Tunnel Series

Draped Cement Workshop

The sold out Holiday Pie Filling workshop was held in the EaT Kitchen on Saturday, October 25th.

The Family Hike Fundraiser was enjoyed by all who at-

tended, especially these youth who decided to “work out”.

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Page 2 Extension Connection November, 2014

The Extension Connection Edited by: Nicole Slevin

Layout & Design by: Tracey Argent

Produced at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County

Joan Howard……..…...…..…………………..………..President

Earl Myers……………….………………….........Vice President

Glenn Pontier……………………………...…………...Secretary

Donna Willi..………………………….…….…………Treasurer

Staff

Colleen Monaghan...……………..…...Interim Executive Director

Melinda Meddaugh……..Ag & Natural Resources Issue Leader

& County Ag Planner

Sean Welsh………………………...Youth, Family & Community

Development Team Leader

Michelle Lipari………………...Ag & 4-H Community Educator

Susan Dollard……………………...Master Gardener Coordinator

Nicole Slevin………………………Director of Communications

Bonnie Lewis……….......Caregiver Resource Center Coordinator

SueAnn Boyd...…...Admin & Master Food Preserver Coordinator

Marylin Jones...…………...….4-H Youth Development Educator

Tracey Argent…………………...….Office & Personnel Manager

Maria Grimaldi……….…………….Special Projects Coordinator

Tara Van Horn...…………………………..Finance Administrator

John Wilcox…………………….....Building & Grounds Manager

Nancy Pierro…………………………....Administrative Assistant

Message from the Executive Director 3

Corn Silage 4

Farm Funding Opportunities 5

Weiss Dairy Farm 8

The Garden Gate - Growing Succulents 10

Swan Lake’s Castle & Sunken Garden 12

Financial Fitness - Computer Safety 10

Upcoming Programs & Events 14

Centennial Gala 15

The Extension Connection (USPS-525-100) is published monthly for $25.00 enrollment by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County, located at 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Suite 1,

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Mission: The Cornell Cooperative Extension system enables

people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and

research knowledge to work.

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REGULAR OFFICE HOURS 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ~ Monday-Friday

Phone (845) 292-6180

Website: www.sullivancce.org

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Sauerkraut 16

Poultry: Basting, Brining, and Marinating 17

Food Danger Zone 18

Out & About - Take a Hike? Don’t Mind if I Do! 19

4-H Opportunities for Fiber Science Fun 21

Ten Caregivers Complete “Presence at the Bedside” Class 22

Caregiving & Ambiguous Loss 23

Donation Helps CRC Provide Improved Programming 25

Membership Exchange 26

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November, 2014 Extension Connection Page 3

Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director

[email protected]

With a month under my belt as executive director here at

Cornell Cooperative Extension in Sullivan County, I can’t

help but express my hope for CCESC and the County. For

100 years, Extension has served the community in good

times and bad. Even through the last decade, which has

proved especially challenging, CCESC has remained com-

mitted to fulfilling its land grant university mission.

You see, Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County

exists to serve you. Our most important charge is bringing

you the most relevant and current research and solutions to

the everyday issues we face in Sullivan County and the Hud-

son Valley region. If you’re not a member yet, I encourage

you to call our office about the dozens of programs, projects,

and resources we have to offer the community.

As we wrap up our Centennial year I’m encouraged. Cornell

University is celebrating 150 years with Engaged Cornell.

This work will increase outreach and field research across

the state. This, and the Statewide Extension System’s re-

newed focus on connecting university and communities

through local Associations, sets the stage for our Extension

office and constituents to really thrive.

Despite several transitions here, in 2014, CCESC’s board of

directors, staff, and 200+ volunteers, served over 100 farm-

ers, and thousands of youth and families in every municipali-

ty in Sullivan County.

Partnerships with organizations and groups like the Liberty

Community Development Corporation, Sullivan Renais-

sance, SUNY Sullivan, Sullivan BOCES, Sullivan County

Government, CCE Shared Business Network, and many oth-

ers, weathered storms. CCESC still managed to move for-

ward with several big projects that were dreams and visions

and plans on paper napkins two years ago.

Agriculture staff is back in the field hearing the concerns and

successes of farmers, and providing education and clarifica-

tion on current issues including Listeria testing and loan op-

portunities. A teaching greenhouse now sits on the Gerald J.

Skoda Extension Education Center grounds. We had a

ground breaking for the latest high tunnel project in October,

and CCESC staff will work with partners, and master gar-

deners, on a comprehensive plan for these resources.

The EaT (Entrepreneurial and Teaching) Kitchen is slated

for a grand opening for food entrepreneurs and educational

classes in early 2015. The 4-H Youth Development program

brought 316 animals and over 400 still exhibits to the 4-H

Youth Fair which has been held for more than 50 years and

hosted this year’s Annual Statewide 4-H Conference! In a

few months Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County

will release its annual report. I think you will be pleased with

the programs and resources that have been shared this year,

and as confident and energized as I am about our future.

Moving forward, I will be working closely with our board

and staff to ensure an Extension office that is stable, respon-

sive, and thoughtful in decision making. I will connect with

you, our members and partners, to understand how we can

address community needs in creative ways through the five

newly defined Extension program areas (Agriculture and

Food Systems, Community and Economic Vitality, Environ-

ment and Natural Resources, Nutrition and Healthy Families,

and Youth Development.)

While barebones right now, Cornell Cooperative Extension

Sullivan County is strong in knowledge and passion. Build-

ing capacity to deliver the highest quality programs, and to

be relevant, engaged, accessible, and valued by you is my

priority. I thank you now for your patience and support dur-

ing our growth process, and am so grateful for the opportuni-

ty to serve you through the Extension system, where every

farmer, family, and young person are both constituents, and

our most important local resource. Until next month, be well.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County

Thursday, December 11th ~ 7:00 pm

Speaker: Scott J. Peters, Professor, Department of Devel-

opment Sociology at Cornell University; Professor, Cul-

tural Foundations of Education, Syracuse University

Scott will be speaking on Extension Reconsidered

Agenda will include volunteer recognition and board and

program committee elections.

Board and Program Committee nominees and their bios

will be available on our website after November 12th.

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View from Stone Ridge Farm with pond

Corn silage is a popular forage for

ruminant animals because it is high

in energy and digestibility and is

easily adapted from stand-crop to

time of feeding. Corn silage should

have a light, pleasant smell with

only a slight vinegar odor. It should

be slightly brown to dark green. If it

is dark brown or has an odor that is

fruity, yeasty, burnt or rancid

(butyric acid), excessive heating or

improper fermentation has oc-

curred. Knowledge of the silage process often explains why

some silage may be of poor quality.

Ensiling process

Chopped forage is compressed as it is ensiled. The cells of

the corn plant are still alive and breathing. This breathing

by plant cells and microorganisms forms carbon dioxide

and heat by using the trapped air. As carbon dioxide in-

creases, an anaerobic condition is formed in the silo. Desir-

able bacteria start the fermentation process when plant res-

piration stops. If too much air is present or if carbon diox-

ide escapes, respiration will continue and the plant cells

will use too much sugar and carbohydrates. This wastes

nutrients needed by the desirable bacteria to "pickle" or

preserve the green material as silage. This is why packing

and covering immediately after filling is important. For

desirable bacteria, the silage needs the exclusion of air,

temperatures between 80 degrees and 100 degrees Fahren-

heit and starches and sugars for food.

Three different kinds of silage may be recognized accord-

ing to the temperature during fermentation: Under-heated

silage is drab green in color and has a strong odor, slimy

soft tissues, and a pH of 5 or above. Over-heated silage

ranges from brown to black and usually has a caramel odor

of slightly burned sugar. Properly heated silage is light

green to yellow in color and has a vinegar type odor, firm

plant tissues, and a pH below 4.5.

Harvesting

Corn should be harvested for silage after the ear is well

dented but before the leaves turn brown and dry. The quan-

tity and quality of corn silage are at their peak in this stage

of development. The ear has accumulated most of its poten-

tial feeding value, but there has been little loss from the

leaves and stalks. After the dent stage, feeding value of

corn stalks and leaves decreases while field losses increase.

Fall temperatures influence the

maturity rate of the grain. Maturi-

ty usually refers to the time when

the ear has accumulated 100 per-

cent of its dry matter production

potential. In many years this po-

tential is not achieved because of

cool temperatures and cloudy

weather. Values listed in Table 2

may be used as a guide to deter-

mine when maximum dry matter

production has occurred, but vari-

ety and weather interactions will exhibit some influence on

the result. Ears usually will be well dented somewhere be-

tween the 32- to 35-percent moisture stage.

Table

Relationship of kernel moisture to yield potential

Corn harvested for silage in the milk or dough stage will

yield less feed nutrients per acre than if harvested later.

Corn silage that is cut late and has brown and dead leaves

and stalks usually will make fair-to-good quality silage, but

total production per acre may be sharply reduced. Field

losses as high as 30 percent have been found when silage is

made late into the fall or early winter. A 10 percent reduc-

tion in the amount of dry matter stored in the silo also has

been noted with late-cut silage.

Results of feeding trials with late-cut silage tend to vary,

but in most cases the quality of late-cut corn silage has

been slightly lower than silage made from corn cut soon

after the dent stage of the ear.

Present research does not support recommending late-cut

or mature corn silage as a standard farm practice. However,

(Continued on page 5)

Water in kernels Yield of grain as per-

cent of maximum

40 percent 93.5

38 percent 94.8

36 percent 96.3

34 percent 98.0

26 percent 100.0

21 percent 98.0

Submitted by Michalle Lipari, Ag and 4-H Livestock Community Educator

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it does indicate that in emergency conditions, corn may be

harvested over a wide period of time and still make a satis-

factory feed.

Damaged corn for silage

Corn that has been damaged by drought, high temperatures,

blight, frost or hail can be salvaged for silage. Quality will

not be as high as where corn has reached the dent stage.

Feeding value will depend upon the state of development

and how it is handled after the damage occurred. Silage from

immature corn usually is higher in moisture, does not fer-

ment in the same manner, frequently has a sour odor and is

more laxative when fed in large quantities.

Frosted corn has a low carotene content and should be cut as

soon as possible. It will dry out quickly and lose leaves. It

may be necessary to add water to corn that has frosted and

become too dry to pack well. Drought corn may also need

added water. When the corn forage is dry, keep the chopper

knives sharp and chop as fine as possible.

Immature corn that has been damaged by extremely high

temperatures should not be immediately ensiled. Although

these plants may never produce an ear, some additional stalk

growth, and consequently some additional feed, may be pro-

duced by delaying harvest. If the plants are harvested for

silage soon after they have been extensively damaged by

heat, the stalk will have so much moisture that a very low

quality silage will result. Nutrients also will decline signifi-

cantly through seepage.

Corn that has been damaged by leaf diseases such as the

southern corn leaf blight often are made into silage. The

blight organism is not believed to be toxic to ruminants. It

also has been shown that it does not survive the ensiling pro-

cess. In severe cases, a secondary infection of molds on the

damaged areas of the plant may produce a harmful toxin.

However, limited research indicates that this is unlikely. The

greatest problem with this type of silage stems from its lack

of energy due to reduced grain formation and improper fer-

mentation due to the excessive dryness of the damaged plant.

In severe cases where large areas of the corn plant are dead,

fermentation problems caused by the lack of plant moisture

could arise.

Nitrates

Under certain soil and environmental conditions, the corn

plant may store an excessive amount of nitrogen compounds.

Nitrate poisoning and drought conditions often are associat-

ed, but the condition is difficult to define. The degree of

drought and nitrogen availability generally confuses the is-

sue. As the soil moisture level becomes acute, nitrates move

toward the soil surface above the corn roots. Some drought-

stricken corn may be short of nitrate instead of oversupplied.

If heavy rains occur at this point, excess nitrogen is leached

downward and may be taken up by the corn root system.

This could cause abnormally high nitrate levels in the plant.

Under these conditions, avoid harvesting silage from the

stricken fields for a few days.

One measure that may be helpful in reducing the amount of

nitrate in the silage is, to allow the corn plant to grow be-

yond the period of drought damage. If the plant is capable of

making some regrowth following a drought, it may be able

to use much of its excessive stores of nitrogen for additional

regrowth.

The highest concentrations of excessive nitrogen usually are

in the lower portion of the stalk. Raising the chopper cutter

blade so that the lower 18 or 20 inches of the stalk remain in

the field also may reduce the concentration in the silage.

Testing for nitrates before silage harvest is frequently unreli-

able as a feeding guide. Nitrate level in the plant changes

rapidly from day to day and usually is reduced about 1/3 in

the ensiling process. If silage is suspected to contain exces-

sive nitrates, it can be detected by test prior to feeding. This

analysis should be taken as near to the time when the silage

will be fed as practical.

Silo gases

Lethal gases may occur at any time during silo filling. The

greatest danger is 12 to 72 hours after filling, but gas may

occur up to 10 days after the last silage is put in the silo. If

the gases are present in higher concentrations, two of them,

nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and nitrogen tetroxide (N2O4) may

be recognized by their irritating odor and color. Nitrogen

dioxide is reddish brown and nitrogen tetroxide is yellow.

Nitric oxide (NO) is a colorless gas that may be present in

deadly concentrations without being visible.

They often will layer on top of the silage just below the up-

per edge of the top door. They may settle down the chute to

accumulate at the bottom of the silo, in unloading chutes, in

adjacent feed room,s and may even move into the barn, load-

ing areas, or milk houses. They usually leave a yellow stain

on silage, wood or other materials they contact. The pres-

(Continued on page 9)

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Submitted by Melinda Meddaugh, Ag Issue Leader

There are many opportuni-

ties for existing and begin-

ning farmers to access loan

and grant programs, both

locally and at the federal

level. Below are some of

these funding opportunities.

To learn more, join Cornell

Cooperative Extension Sullivan County on Monday, De-

cember 8th from 1-3pm for a workshop on “Farm Fund-

ing Opportunities”. Representatives from the Sullivan

County Division of Planning & Environmental Manage-

ment, County of Sullivan IDA, Farm Service Agency and

the Natural Resources Conservation Service will be on hand

to discuss their specific programs. For more information on

the workshop, contact Melinda Meddaugh at CCESC at 845

-292-6180 or email [email protected]

Sullivan County Agri-Business Revolving Loan Fund The Sullivan County Revolving Loan Funds provide seed

capital and early stage loans to eligible entrepreneurial com-

panies who want to establish or expand within the county.

Special consideration shall be given to assisting businesses

owned and operated by persons of low-to-moderate income,

as required by the specific program. For more information

call the Sullivan County Division of Planning and Environ-

mental Management at 845-807-0527 or visit http://

www.co.sullivan.ny.us/Website/tabid/3228/default.aspx.

County of Sullivan Industrial Development Agency

Agri-Business Revolving Loan Fund The IDA administers a revolving loan fund for agri-

businesses. For more information on the loan program and

an application contact the County of Sullivan IDA office at

845-295-2603 or visit their website at http://

www.sullivanida.com/incentives/loan-programs/

Sullivan County Partnership

for Economic Development Through the Sullivan Investments Revolving Loan Pro-

gram and the Incubator Without Walls Revolving Loan Pro-

gram, the Partnership provides financing along with tech-

nical assistance to businesses. For more information on the

loan program and an application contact the SC Partnership

office at 845-794-1110 or visit their website at http://

www.scpartnership.com/our-services/small-business-

development

Catskill Mountainkeeper

Capital Access

Loan Program

Catskill Mountainkeeper

has created the Capital Ac-

cess Loan Program to help

farmers expand their busi-

nesses. After much re-

search (in 2011 they commissioned the Western Catskill

Region Foodshed Research & Analysis), they determined

that our region’s best option for sustainable economic

growth is agriculture. For more information call their office

at 845-439-1230 or email [email protected]

or visit their website at:

http://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/capital-access/

Residential Agricultural Discount Program Are you a NYSEG Agricultural Customer? If you are, you

may be eligible to receive a monthly discount on your elec-

tricity delivery bill beginning September 1, 2014. This dis-

count is possible thanks to funding from the New York

Power Authority’s (NYPA) ReCharge NY program for

NYSEG’s Residential Agricultural Discount program. To

learn more visit:

http://www.nyseg.com/ResAgriculturalDiscount/

USDA National Agricultural Library:

Grants & Loans for Farmers

Although limited, financial support for small farms and

farm-related businesses is available from a variety of Feder-

al, state and local agencies and from non-governmental or-

ganizations. Start your search here: http://

afsic.nal.usda.gov/farms-and-community/grants-and-loans-

farmers

$ $

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CCESC Ag Staff , Melinda Meddaugh and Michelle Lipa-

ri, had the opportunity to stop at Weiss Dairy Farm in

Swan Lake this past month. Up high on dairy farmer,

Dave Weiss’s, list was chopping corn silage. The produc-

tion was impressive. A constant delivery from the field to

the bunk kept things moving right along. Making sure the

bunk was well packed down and consistently filled.

Michelle and Melinda were interested to hear his thoughts

about this year’s yield and how the weather played its

role.

Friday, November 14th

1:00 - 3:00 pm CCE Extension Education Center

This class is for farm-

ers and anyone inter-

ested in learning about

the

Affordable Care Act

and purchasing health

insurance.

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan

County and a regional Healthcare Navigator

for a session on the Affordable Care Act and

health insurance options. Attendees will be

able to review one-on-one healthcare options

and the application process.

Contact Melinda Meddaugh at

[email protected] for more

information.

SE HABLA ESPANOL

Speaker can translate to Spanish if

needed, please feel free to ask

DHI Report Will Return Next Month

Our apologies, due to technical issues at the DHI office, this month’s

report was not available by print time. The report will be available

after November 1st and will be printed in next months issue of the Ex-

tension Connection. Please feel free to call the office if you would like

a copy of the report before the printing of the next newsletter.

Greenhouse & High Tunnel Series

Growing Winter Greens & Tomatoes

Learn from Cornell Extension Vegetable Specialist Judson Reid

on how to manage growing and understanding the economics of

tomatoes and winter greens in various season extension systems.

Also covered will be disease and pest management.

Please register by November 10th

Call 845-292-6180 or email [email protected]

Thursday, November 13th

1:00 - 4:00 pm

$20 per person

CCE Extension Education Center

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ence of dead birds and small animals around these areas is

one indication that the gases are at dangerous levels.

A few simple rules will prevent tragedy and injury:

Run the blower 15 to 20 minutes before going into a

partly filled silo. Keep the blower running while any-

one is inside.

Stay out of the silo for at least a week or preferably

two after the silo is filled.

If you experience the slightest throat irritation or

coughing, get into fresh air quickly. Immediate treat-

ment by a doctor is an absolute must.

Ventilate the silo room for at least two weeks after

filling by opening outside doors and windows to carry

away fumes. Removing the chute doors on the silo

down to the level of the settled silage will permit natu-

ral ventilation where gas tends to be concentrated.

Keep the doors between the silo room and the barn

closed to protect livestock.

Length of cut

Corn silage should be cut into particles 1/2 to 3/4 inches in

length. Particles of this size will pack more firmly in the

silo and are more palatable to cattle. Very finely cut silage

may be made with a recutter. This will increase the amount

of dry matter that can be stored in a silo, but very finely

cut silage is less palatable and has resulted in lower butter-

fat tests when this feed was the primary source of rough-

age for dairy cattle.

Adapted from University of Missouri Extension

Saturday

November 22nd

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cornell Cooperative

Extension

Join Ryan Trapani from Catskill Forest Association

and Steve Childs, the Cornell University Coopera-

tive Extension State Maple

Educator, for a full day pro-

gram on maple tree man-

agement, tapping and tub-

ing, and value added maple

production. Registration fee

is $30, lunch and materials

included.

Contact Michelle Lipari at [email protected]

for more information and for farm/organization

rates.

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Susan M. Dollard

Master Gardener Program Coordinator

Now that the outdoor gardening season

has ended for this year, my interests have

turned to indoor gardening and plants. I

have long been fascinated by succulents. If

you are looking for an easy and interesting

gardening project, why not try your hand

at composing a container full of succu-

lents. Local nurseries and garden centers

have numerous varieties of these fascinat-

ing plants available.

The term succulent refers to a broad, loose category of

plants, including cacti, which have developed thick fleshy

leaves or stems. These serve as water storage organs to en-

sure survival under arid conditions. Succulents are found

worldwide. Besides cacti, they include many familiar

plants: the jade plant (crassula arborescens), the snake

plant (sansevieria trifasciata), the medicine plant (aloe bar-

badensis), the century plant (agave americana), the flower-

ing kalanchoes (kalanchoe blossfeldiana) sold as gift plants,

as well as the sedums (sedum sp.), and hens and chicks

(sempervivum sp.) so common in the perennial garden.

General Care

Many cacti and succulents benefit from spending the sum-

mer months outdoors. They should be placed in a semi-

shaded, protected area of the yard and then gradually

moved to a sunnier location. Avoid locations where they

will receive the hot, intense sunlight from 11:00 am -3:00

pm. Once outdoors, these plants will require more water

and so should be checked regularly. I just brought my suc-

culent collection indoors and have placed it in a southern

window. Good care of succulents includes not letting tem-

peratures drop below 50 degrees, don’t over water them, let

them dry out between watering and be sure to provide

enough light for them.

Cacti and succulents are not troubled much by pests. If they

have mealy bugs or scale, the problem can be controlled by

wiping them off with alcohol-dipped cotton swabs. Fungal

or bacterial rots can almost always be prevented by main-

taining adequate cultural conditions-

bright light, and proper watering.

Propagation

Cacti and succulents can be propagated

easily by stem cuttings. Many succulents

will form new plants from leaves which

have been broken off. Propagating a

cutting is taking a piece from the original

plant, placing the stem in the soil to form

roots and therefore making a new plant.

Here's how propagation of succulent cuttings can be done:

1. Use a clean razor blade or garden pruners to remove

cutting just below a node of a non-flowering plant. A

node is where the leaf attaches to the stem. It is best to

take a cutting with at least four or more nodes.

2. Remove the leaves from the bottom two nodes. These

nodes will be the site of your new roots.

3. Let cuttings air dry for a week before sticking the cut-

ting into pre-moistened media. A rooting hormone can

be dusted on the cut end to promote faster rooting and

more uniformed rooting. Use new plug trays or reuse a

sterilized annual flat from the previous season.

4. A mix of one part professional soilless media and one

part course sand will provide a porous enough environ-

ment for good drainage and root growth.

5. Place in sunny window (south or west) and water only

when soil media becomes dry. Overwatering will result

in decay and poor root growth.

6. Roots have formed once top growth is increased or a

delicate tug reveals resistance. Once roots are formed

watering may need to be increased.

7. Do not transplant until healthy white roots have

formed a root ball in the plug tray. This may take the

rest of the winter and will guarantee a more successful

succulent garden.

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Making a Container Garden with Succulents

Recently, succulents have gained popularity among garden-

ers because they can be easy to take care of and their texture

and color make them appealing. The most popular succulent

garden includes a variety of them planted in a shallow con-

tainer. Succulent gardens need periodic care by taking cut-

tings or adding plants to keep up their neat appearance.

While this may be an extremely attractive method of display,

several precautions should be taken. Choose plants that are

compatible in rate of growth so that one or two plants don't

outgrow the rest. Even more important, the plants must have

similar water requirements. Generally speaking, most cacti

need less water than do other succulents. Since these shallow

dishes seldom have drain holes, it is essential that the plants

aren't overwatered. Broken clay pot shards or coarse gravel

at the bottom of the container may provide a bit of drainage,

but excess moisture will eventually be drawn back into the

soil, which may keep the roots wet too long. It’s better to

choose a pot with a drainage hole in the bottom.

What you need:

Succulent plants - enough to fill your pot

Plastic window screening, paper towel, a coffee filter

or a piece of newspaper

Cactus or succulent potting soil

Container with good drainage

Stones, gravel, sea glass or marbles for top dressing

Bright sunlight

When choosing a container for succulent plants, make sure

not to use one that is too big. Succulents have a shallow root

system and prefer shallow pots.

1. Cut a piece of plastic window screening into a big

enough piece to amply cover your pot's drainage hole or

holes. This will keep your potting soil in and let the wa-

ter out. If you don't have window screening, use newspa-

per, paper towel, or a coffee filter to cover the hole.

2. Add enough soil to the bottom of your pot so that the top

of your succulent plants will sit below the rim of your

pot. If there's enough room try to leave one half to an

inch of space between the top of the soil and the rim of

your pot. This makes it easier to water without soil and

water overflowing the sides of your container.

3. Carefully remove your succulent plants from their pots.

When doing this, don’t just grab the plant and pull. Gen-

tly thread your fingers through the plant and turn it on its

side. If it’s stuck, just tap the container on the sides and

bottom until your plant slides out. Or course, if you’re

dealing with something spiny, wear thick gloves before

you attempt handling.

4. Place plants, still in their nursery pots, into your contain-

er to get a general idea of where you want them to go.

Move the plants around, still in their pots, until you’re

satisfied with the arrangement.

5. Gently pack soil around and in between your plants. As

you do this, be careful to keep the soil at the level the

plant was in its nursery pot. You don’t want the new soil

to touch the crown (the part of the plant that meets the

soil) of your succulent plant.

6. Unless you are incredibly neat and tidy when adding

your soil, it will get all over your plants, which, given all

the nooks and crannies of succulents, can be particularly

be difficult to clean off. Using a soft brush to gently

sweep excess soil off can make the process much easier.

I also blow gently on the plants to remove dirt that even

the brush can’t get to.

7. After you've finished planting your container garden and

cleaning it off, you will often have soil showing in be-

tween your succulent plants. To give your pot a finished

look, choose a topdressing to cover the soil. Topdressing

is a step that people often overlook, and it's a step that

can take your pot from looking blah to amazing.

8. You can use almost anything for a top dressing that isn't

porous and won't mix with your potting soil. Gravel, sea

glass, marbles, or river rocks are common choices.

Choose a colored or neutral material, depending on the

look you want to achieve. Sometimes using a contrasting

colored material for a top dressing can add zing to a pot.

A more subtle top dressing can add elegance. The right

topdressing can also tie all the elements in your pot to-

gether or it can make plants stand out.

Remember during the winter, when plants are dormant, water

much less frequently, keeping the soil on the dry side, but

not letting it dry out entirely. Keep it in bright sunlight. Next

summer you can enjoy your succulent garden outdoors.

Resources: Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County

http://www.midwestliving.com

extension.illinois.edu

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I recently had the pleasure of going

on a tour of Swan Lake, NY with

Nancy Levine and her faithful dog,

Brodie. Nancy was raised in Swan

Lake and still lives there. It’s obvious

how much she loves her town and its

citizens. Throughout our tour I was

touched to see how many folks she

knew by name. She took the time to

chat with many of them asking about

their health and families. As we

drove through Main Street everyone

waved to her and Brodie. I felt like I

was with the Mayor of Swan Lake.

Her beautification projects, many of

them funded by Sullivan Renaissance

grants, stretch from one end of town

to the other. Nancy seems to have no

shortage of ideas to make her town

look great. She knows there is much

to do, but has accomplished some

pretty impressive tasks. I particularly

enjoyed the park just off Briscoe Rd.

across from the Swan Lake country store; it overlooks

Swan Lake. The fall colors surround the lake and I was

struck again by how truly beautiful Sullivan County can be.

Across the street from the park is a small building contain-

ing a welcoming display of local history. Like so many of

our county’s towns, Swan Lake definitely had its “Hay

Day”. Years ago, my grandmother and then my uncle were

town historians. Most of my family is still fascinated with

local history and its people. I plan on returning to visit

Swan Lake’s display again.

The last stop on my tour was the highlight. Did you know

Swan Lake has a castle? Until reading about it in a local

paper a year or so ago, I didn’t know it either. I have had it

on my bucket list ever since. Just past the Stevensville Ho-

tel is a real treasure. There you will find a sign to direct you

to Swan Lake’s stone castle. The castle was built by a gift-

ed Italian mason named Moshini between 1928-1935. Until

last year this castle had been completely buried under

leaves and branches and overgrowth. Nancy Levine, Tom-

my LaGattuta, and his brother Mark made it their project

this past summer to restore the castle. With the help of

many volunteers the castle has been fully restored and is

now open to the public. It’s another great accomplishment

for Swan Lake, and one I think you would enjoy seeing.

So if you are looking for something to do on one of these

beautiful fall days, why not visit the castle? Then have

lunch or dinner out in one of our many local restaurants.

My hat is off to Nancy Levine and her volunteers, they are

a real inspiration.

Submitted by Susan Dollard, Master Gardener Coordinator

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November is upon us! Following the beautiful month of

October which is both National Cyber Security Month! So,

in the spirt of catching up with the times, this month’s arti-

cle focuses on both this topic.

First some basic cyber security tips from the Federal Trade

Commission on cyber security for consumers can go a long

way in protecting your hard earned dollars and personal in-

formation. Criminal activity in cyber space is constantly

being upgraded to get past improved security software. Set-

ting up security software from a reputable company, the

updates of which automatically give you the best chance to

detect and get rid of unwanted malware. Setting up operat-

ing systems and web browsers to update automatically en-

sures you have up to date protections.

Make sure to stay away from security software offered

through on-line popup messages and emails. These messag-

es often claim to have scanned and detected malware offer-

ing a product for a rate, some of which are malware pro-

grams in disguise.

Personal information is all over our devices and computers.

Being vigilant of this fact can save massive financial hard-

ship down the road. Information such as Social Security

numbers, credit card numbers, banking and utility accounts

can be used to open new accounts in your name. Each re-

quest for this information that is asked of a consumer online

should be validated by researching the company asking and

double checking URL addresses to ensure the company is

reputable, and in fact who they say they are. When you do

enter your personal information into sites you choose to do

business with, make sure that they are secure and encrypted

websites. To determine if a site is encrypted look for https at

the beginning of the web address, that “s” stands for secure.

Protecting yourself with a strong and secure password is

ideal. Use a password with at least 10 to 12 characters. A

mix of letters, numbers, and special characters is unpredict-

able and can provide great protection. Stay away from

things that can be figured out like birthdates or common

words and phrases. Do not use the same password for all

your accounts!! It may seem easier but if it is lost or stolen,

then all of your accounts become compromised. If you are

asked for a password via phone, text, or email do not give it

out! This type of message indicates a scam. Make sure your

passwords are kept in safe places and out of sight in the

home or office.

Finally backup your files on a regular basis. I ran into an

individual who told me they back up their files when going

through and paying the household bills on a monthly basis.

No computer is completely secure; by using a removable

disc or external hard drive you will still have access to your

files if the system becomes comprised.

Sources: Computer Security, Federal Trade Commission

(2014) retrieved from http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/

articles/0009-computer-security on 10-13-14

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Growing Winter Greens

& Tomatoes Thursday, November 13th

See page 8 for more information

Farmer's Health Insurance Seminar Friday, November 14th

1:00 - 3:00 pm

See page 8 for more information

Maple Production School Saturday, November 22nd

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

See page 9 for more information

Draped Cement Class

Makes a great gift for the holidays!

Draped cement crafts are great for growing succulents or

displaying candles and flower arrangements.

Learn to make a cement mushroom for your garden using

hands-on techniques from Master Gardener Volunteers.

Space is limited!

Please pre-register

Call 845-292-6180 or email [email protected]

Thursday, November 6th

5:30 – 7:30 pm

$30 per person All supplies included!

CCE Extension Education Center

Grief: What Helps When It Hurts

HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA’S FALL PROGRAM

FOR THE PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONALS

This program will explore the ways that grief affects us –

physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Grieving a sig-

nificant loss, whether by a death or separation, affects not

only the way that we feel but also the ways that we think

and behave.

Continuing Education (CE) Credits

Continuing education credits (1 hour) is available for se-

lect boards. The CE cost is $7 per certificate and CE

credits are available until November 1, 2015.

For additional information contact: Bonnie Lewis, RN

(845) 292-6180 or [email protected]

Wednesday, November 5th

4:00 p.m.

Cornell Cooperative Extension

No charge to participate!

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County

of Service to Sullivan County

Travel Through Time with CCE Sullivan County at its Anniversary Gala

You’re invited to celebrate 100 years of innovation and education with Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County

(CCESC) at its capstone Centennial Anniversary Gala event on Sunday, November 9, 2014. An afternoon of locally-sourced

cuisine and auction items will be held from Noon to 4:00 pm at Bernie’s Holiday Restaurant in Rock Hill. Cash bar will be

available.

Participants are invited to travel through time by dressing in representation of her or his favorite decade between 1914 and

2014. Music taking guests “through the decades” will be provided by local DJs and members of the Chicka Chicka Chu’s 4-H

Club. Phil Coombe III will guide the program as the Master of Ceremonies.

This will be the last chance to purchase raffle tickets for the beautiful Century Quilt, donated by Sally Abrams and the Calico

Geese CCE Community Group. The long-anticipated raffle winner will be drawn at the conclusion of the event.

In celebration of its milestone, CCESC will honor two important members of its organization in past and present with the

Now & Then Awards. Andrew King, new farmer from Callicoon Center and Sullivan County Master Gardener, will be recog-

nized for his youthful energy going forward with CCESC. Dorothy Muthig, a farmer from Parksville, has supported the or-

ganization in its core mission areas of Agriculture, Family & Consumer Science, and 4-H Youth Development for over half a

century.

An array of live and silent auction items will be on hand featuring opportunities to bid on local, “priceless” experiences and

packages bursting with unique gifts for gardeners, golfers, families, pets, livestock, and outdoor enthusiasts. The talented Ed-

die Moran Jr., Auctioneer, will direct bidding for the live auction.

Gala auction highlights include a quarter of black angus beef from ThunderView Farms; golf packages from Villa Roma Club

House and Swan Lake Country Club; a fresh 20 lb. turkey from Campanelli Farm; holiday dining and shopping sprees in Liv-

ingston Manor, the SC Winter Farmers’ Markets, and Kauneonga Lake; a family weekend at Frost Valley YMCA; a private

fly casting lesson with Joan Wulf at the world famous Wulf Fishing School, complete with supplies; and a children’s birthday

party experience at Apple Pond Farm and Renewable Farming Center with a donated cake crafted by award-winning baker

Kim Simons, among others!

Tickets are $75 per person. Space is limited and payment in advance is strongly encouraged to guarantee seating. The public

can make reservations by calling us at 845-292-6180.

Payment can be accepted by credit, check, or money order made payable to CCESC and mailed to Gerald J. Skoda Extension

Education Center, 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, NY 12754. Payment can be accepted in advance at the office, online at

www.sullivancce.org, or at the door on the day of the event.

Tickets are free with special Centennial Campaign sponsorship levels. Advertisement opportunities are available in the Gala

Journal at affordable rates. Contact Nicole Slevin to inquire about sponsorships or advertisements via email at

[email protected].

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Submitted by Andrew King, CCESC Master Gardener Volunteer

Homemade Sauerkraut

has become the “new,

hot thing”. Here is a

little bit of information

on how to make your

own.

(Makes about 9 quarts)

Ingredients: 25 pounds cabbage

3/4 cup canning salt

For the best sauerkraut (“kraut”), use firm heads of fresh

cabbage, starting between 24 and 48 hours after harvest.

Work with about 5 pounds of cabbage at a time. Discard

outer leaves. Rinse cabbage heads under cold running wa-

ter and drain. Cut heads in quarters and remove cores.

Shred or slice to a thickness of a quarter. Put cabbage in a

suitable fermentation container. Use stoneware crocks,

large glass jars, or food-grade plastic containers. Do not

use aluminum, copper, brass, galvanized, or iron contain-

ers. Add 3 tablespoons of canning salt per 5 pounds cab-

bage.

Using clean hands, mix thoroughly. Pack firmly until the

salt draws juice from the cabbage. Repeat shredding, salt-

ing and packing until all cabbage and salt is in the contain-

er. Be sure the container is deep enough so that its rim is at

least 4 or 5 inches above the cabbage. If juice does not

cover cabbage, add boiled and cooled brine (1 1/2 table-

spoons of salt per quart of water). Weight down the cab-

bage so that 1 to 2 inches of brine covers it completely.

Use a heavy plate or glass lid that fits down inside the con-

tainer. If you need extra weight, seal a glass jar or jars

filled with water and set on top of

the plate or lid. Cover the container

with a clean towel.

For fermenting, store at 70 to 75°

F. At temperatures between 70

and 75°F, kraut will be fully fer-

mented in about 3 to 4 weeks; at

60 to 65°F, kraut may take 5 to 6

weeks. At temperatures lower

than 60°F, kraut may not fer-

ment. Above 75°F, kraut may

become soft. Check the kraut two to three times each week

and remove scum if it forms. Store fully fermented kraut

tightly covered in the refrigerator for several months, or

can as follows:

Hot pack method: In a large pot, bring kraut and liquid

slowly to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and

fill jars rather firmly with kraut and liquid, leaving ½ inch

headspace. Wipe jar rims. Adjust lids and process in a

boiling-water bath. Let jars rest for 24 hours. Check lids

to make sure they’re sealed. Remove rings. Wash jars,

label, date, and store.

Raw pack method: Fill jars firmly with kraut and liquid,

leaving ½ inch headspace. Wipe jar rims. Adjust lids and

process in a boiling-water bath. Let jars rest for 24 hours.

Check lids to make sure they’re sealed. Remove rings.

Wash jars, label, date, and store.

Source: Michigan State University Extension, 2006

Style of Pack Jar Size Under 1,000 ft. 1,001-3,000 ft. 3,001-6,100 ft. Over 6,000 ft.

Hot Pack

Pints

Quarts

10 min.

15 min.

15 min.

20 min.

15 min.

20 min.

20 min.

25 min.

Raw Pack Pints

Quarts

20 min.

25 min.

25 min.

30 min.

30 min.

35 min.

35 min.

40 min.

Recommended process times in boiling-water bath canner

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Submitted by Maria Grimaldi, Special Projects Coordinator

Around the holidays…people are always

on the lookout for new and interesting

ways to prepare old standards like chick-

en and turkey.

Several methods have become popular in

recent years. These involve the use of a

liquid to change or improve the flavor,

taste, tenderness, or texture of poultry.

Various liquids can be added to poultry by

several methods, such as injection, mari-

nating, brining, or basting. Consumers

can also purchase raw poultry products

that have already been marinated, basted,

or brined.

Dry brining is an easy alternative to traditional liquid brining

methods. The technique seasons the meat with salt and spic-

es without the use of a liquid salty solution. This two day

process, completed in the refrigerator in a food-grade plastic

bag, drains moisture out of the poultry, creating flavorful

brine, which is then reabsorbed into the meat without adding

additional water.

Basting

The verb “baste” means to moisten meat or other food while

cooking. Melted butter or other fat, meat drippings, or liquid

such as a stock is spooned or brushed on food as it cooks to

moisten it. A bulb baster can also be used to drizzle the liq-

uid over the food. Basting adds flavor and color, and pre-

vents poultry from drying out.

Consumers can purchase raw poultry products that have al-

ready been marinated, basted, or brined.

These products have been injected or marinated with a solu-

tion containing butter or other edible fat, broth, stock, or wa-

ter, plus spices, flavor enhancers, colorings, or other ap-

proved ingredients. If you see terms such as “basted,” “self-

basted,” “marinated,” or “for flavoring” on a raw poultry

label, a solution has been added during processing — up to

3% by weight for bone-in poultry and up to 8% by weight

for boneless poultry.

Safe Preparation

Marinating

Whole poultry or poultry parts may be marinated by com-

pletely immersing the poultry in the marinade. To help in-

fuse the marinade into the poultry, you may use a fork to

make random holes in the meat. A needle-

like injector may also be used. Poultry can

be refrigerated for up to 2 days in a mari-

nade. For easy cleanup, use food-grade

plastic bags for marinating and discard the

bags afterwards. Food-grade plastic, stain-

less steel, or glass containers may also be

used to marinate food. Cover poultry

while marinating it in the refrigerator.

Don’t use marinade from raw poultry as a

sauce unless it is boiled first to destroy

bacteria. If stuffing poultry, marinate the

poultry first. Cook immediately after

stuffing.

Brining

To prepare a brine solution for poultry, add 3/4 cup salt to 1

gallon of water, or 3 tablespoons of salt per quart of water.

For best flavor, use sodium chloride — table salt. Add

sweetener if desired. Place brining solution in food-grade

plastic, stainless steel, or glass containers. Totally submerge

poultry in solution and store covered in the refrigerator. For

best results, refrigerate at least overnight. Poultry may be left

in the refrigerator up to 2 days after thawed or purchased

fresh. Remove poultry from brine. Discard brine after use. If

stuffing a bird, brine the poultry first. Cook immediately af-

ter stuffing. To prepare a dry brine, measure 1 tablespoon of

kosher salt, or seasoned salt for every 5 pounds of poultry.

Additional aromatic ingredients may be added to the dry

brine such as herbs, spices, citrus or garlic. Rub the dry brine

mixture over the entire surface area of the poultry, place the

poultry in a food-grade plastic bag, press out the air and seal

tightly. For best results, refrigerate for up to 2 days and mas-

sage the mixture into the skin of the poultry every 8 to 12

hours.

Remove poultry from bag, pat dry with a paper towel and

cook to a safe internal temperature of

165 °F.

Basting

If basting poultry while it is roasting, remember that each

time the oven door is opened, the oven

temperature is lowered and additional cooking time may be

needed. Always use clean utensils to avoid cross-

contamination.

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General Poultry Preparation Information

for Safe Cooking

Set oven temperature no lower than 325 °F. Whole

poultry and parts are safe cooked to a safe minimum

internal temperature of 165 °F as measured with a

food thermometer. Check the internal temperature in

the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thick-

est part of the breast. For reasons of personal prefer-

ence, consumers may choose to cook poultry to higher

temperatures.

For optimum safety, do not stuff whole poultry. If

stuffing whole poultry, the center of the stuffing must

reach a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 °F.

Storing Leftovers

Remove any stuffing and cut whole or large pieces of

poultry into small pieces. Refrigerate leftovers in shal-

low containers within 2 hours of cooking. Use leftover

poultry and stuffing within 3 to 4 days, or freeze these

foods. Reheat all leftovers thoroughly to a temperature

of 165 °F.

FSIS encourages the reprint and distribution of this

publication downloaded except for printing of this

publication.

Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline

Send E-mail questions to [email protected].

Ask Karen! FSIS’ automated response system can

provide food safety information 24/7 and a live chat

during Hotline hours.

AskKaren.gov

PregunteleaKaren.gov

If you have a question about meat, poultry, or egg

products, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline toll

free at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854)

The hotline is open year-round Monday through Fri-

day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET (English or Spanish).

Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours

a day.

Check out the FSIS Web site at

www.fsis.usda.gov.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)

held a Family Hike Fundraiser on Saturday, October 18,

2014. Money earned and awareness spread at this event sup-

ports the CCESC Centennial Campaign’s initiative to offer

future alternative energy education to the public, specifically

solar energy education for youth.An energy demonstration

area was featured as a main attraction for observers,

equipped with a functioning solar panel from Cornell Uni-

versity. Health and fitness was also promoted heavily at the

hike with resources on making healthy choices in families

and the benefits of physical activity. From 10 am to 2 pm,

individuals and families registered and walked the CCESC

Turtle Spring Nature Trail located behind the Gerald J.

Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis

Road in Liberty. Volunteers, staff, and BOCES Career &

Tech program students worked in September to spruce up

the trail and prepare it for this autumn event.

Several local organizations relevant to the cause shared in-

formation while 4-H teen members and volunteers offered

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) activ-

ities. STEM education was available in Rocketry, Geocach-

ing and GPS technology, Bird Bingo, clay track making and

identification materials for New York State wildlife, and

beginner to advanced nature-themed scavenger hunts.

Hikers paid $10 per family and non-hikers could purchase

tickets for an energy efficient raffle prize, including a solar-

powered outdoor light and residential energy-efficient kit, at

$5 each. Hikers received a free raffle ticket and a reusable

grocery tote full of treats including an umbrella, magnets,

gluten-free power bars donated by Morgan Outdoors, snacks

donated by Frito-Lay, water bottles donated by Sullivan

County Visitor’s Association, and a CCESC educational

newsletter.

Sullivan County (SC) organizations represented included

Catskill Mountainkeeper, SC Parks, SC Recycling program,

Sullivan Renaissance, Trailkeeper.org, and the Women, In-

fants, and Children (WIC) program. CCESC offered public

information tables for CCESC Centennial Anniversary Cam-

paign, 4-H Youth Development, and Master Gardener Vol-

unteer program. The event sponsors included Morgan Out-

doors, and the Sullivan County Visitor’s Association.

Despite some rain, participants enjoyed music and refresh-

ments while taking advantage of one of the County’s most

precious assets- its natural resources. Several participants

recommended offering the event in every season, annually.

“I'm so impressed with the work that's been done on the

trail. It’s come a long way,” said Amanda Langseder, WIC

Program Coordinator.

For more information on the benefits of walking and/or hik-

ing, read on!

Why Walk?*

Walking is one of the simplest and easiest ways to get the

exercise you need in order to be healthy—and almost any-

one can do it. Walking can strengthen bones, tune up the

cardiovascular system, and clear a cluttered mind. This un-

complicated but important activity continues to attract re-

searchers, reports the March 2011 issue of the Harvard

Health Letter. Areas of recent research include:

Walking speed and health - Later in life, walking becomes

as much an indicator of health as a promoter of it. After age

65, how fast you walk may predict how long you have to

live. Walking, or gait, has long been recognized as a proxy

for overall health and has been measured in many studies.

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Submitted by Marylin Jones, 4-H Youth Development Community Educator Nicole Slevin, STEM Community Educator & Director of Communications [email protected]

“Families enjoy STEM activities after hiking.”

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Researchers have found a remarkably consistent associa-

tion between faster walking speed and longer life.

Benefits of hiking poles - Using hiking poles can increase

the cardiovascular workload of a walk because you work

your arms as well as your legs. Hiking poles help keep a

hiker more upright while walking and help with stability.

Using poles is also associated with a reduced risk of ankle

fracture. One study found that people who used poles re-

ported less muscle soreness and recovered faster than

those without poles.

Finding the right walking shoes - Pain from arthritic

knees makes walking difficult. Shoes with thick, cushiony

soles are believed to help. But some recent research is

challenging that belief with results suggesting that thinner,

more flexible soles actually put less of a load on the knees.

Walking in thinner walking shoes or flip flops, which were

both equivalent to walking barefoot, produced less knee

adduction (essentially pressure on the knee joint) than did

walking in clogs or stability shoes.

Walking Facts and Benefits**

On average, every minute of walking can extend your

life by 1.5 to 2 minutes.

Walking an extra 20 minutes each day will burn off 7

pounds of body fat per year.

To burn off 1 plain M&M candy, you need to walk the

full length of a football field. Think about that next

time you dip your hand into a candy bowl at

someone's office!

Longer, moderately-paced daily walks (40 minutes at

60% to 65% maximum heart rate) are best for losing

weight.

Shorter, faster walks (20-25 minutes at 75% to 85%

maximum heart rate) are best for conditioning your

heart and lungs.

Walking provides the following benefits:

Improves efficiency of your heart and lungs

Burns body fat

Raises your metabolism so you are burning calories

faster, even while you rest

Helps control your appetite

Increases your energy

Helps relieve stress

Slows aging

Lowers high blood pressure

Helps control and prevent diabetes

Reduces risk of some forms of cancer including

colorectal, prostrate, and breast

Promotes intestinal regularity

Helps promote restful sleep

Strengthens your bones and reduces bone density

loss in older women

Reduces stiffness in your joints due to inactivity or

arthritis

Relieves most cases of chronic backache

Improves flexibility

Improves posture

Promotes healthier skin due to increased circula-

tion

Improves mental alertness and memory

Spurs intellectual creativity and problem solving

Elevates mood

Helps prevent and/or reduce depression

Improves your self-esteem

Helps control addictions to nicotine, alcohol, caf-

feine, and other drugs

Walking is much preferable to running or jogging because

it creates less stress on your joints, including hips, knees,

and ankles. Remember to properly warm up before and

cool down after every walking session to avoid injury.

Sources:

*http://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/research-

points-to-even-more-health-benefits-of-walking

**http://www.fshn.hs.iastate.edu/nutritionclinic/handouts/

WalkingFactsBenefits.pdf

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The clothing, textile and fiber products we enjoy today are

so prevalent, plentiful, and easily obtained in this country

that most of us take them for granted with little, if any,

thought paid to the work and processes which make them

available. Yet, the fiber, textile, and apparel industry is of

tremendous significance in the areas of health, safety, and

scientific application as well as for business and fashion.

Education and training is as important for this field as for

any other and Cornell University’s Program for Fiber Sci-

ence and Apparel Design (FSAD) in the College of Human

Ecology works to fulfill these needs, both on campus and in

youth outreach and Extension programs such as 4-H.

FSAD supports a youth program that “develops and imple-

ments a variety of textile-related programs in grades Kin-

dergarten-12”. The programs emphasize skill building,

science exploration, design analysis, consumer awareness

and community engagement. Developed for more than

9,000 New York youth enrolled in 4-H, these programs are

also used by childcare programs, scouts, science centers,

public schools, and other youth agencies. Some of the

available curricula and guidelines include:

“4-H Clothesline” – engaging young people in

clothing design and sewing at

http://4hclothesline.cce.cornell.edu

Sewing/Judging Guidelines – http://

nys4h.cce.cornell.edu/events/Pages/StateFair

4-H Clothing Project Curriculum (Beginner, Inter-

mediate, Advanced) as well as a 4-H Clothing

Leaders Guide – http://dspace.library.cornell.edu/

handle/1813/3404

Introduction to non-sewing or minimal sewing

textile activities such as weaving and tie-dyeing in

publication “Clothing Connections” - http://

dspace.library.cornell.edu/handle/1813/3490

Community service project ideas in “Simple

Gifts” - includes patterns for youth to make re-

searched-based, age-appropriate recreational items

for persons who have Alzheimer’s Disease. –

http://ecommons.cornell.edu/handle/1813/3900

“The Fabric Flight Connection” – exploration of

the role of textiles in aviation available through

http://ecommons.cornell.edu/handle/1813/30232

Go Figure! – an interactive web based program

engaging youth in science, technology and math

experiences including following jean trends. Visit

the Go Figure website.

“In Touch Science” series helps children in grades

3-5 understand the science connection between

different fields of study and to recognize science

concepts in their daily experiences. Series titles

include “Fibers & Animals,” “Foods & Fabrics,”

“Plants & Engineering,” and “Chemistry & Envi-

ronment.” Website: http://

www.intouch.cornell.edu

“Plants & Textiles – A Legacy of Technology,” an

online curriculum focuses on past and present

technologies that convert plant materials to textile

products. For information, how-to videos and ac-

tivity instructions visit <blogs.cornell.edu/garden/

get-activities/signature…/plants-and-textiles/>

Other educational initiatives for youth that have been sup-

ported or developed by Cornell Fiber Science and Apparel

Design faculty include the 4-H Science Toolkit (units on

flight, polymers, and colors) as well as the Smart Clothing,

Smart Girls – Engineering via Apparel Design Program.

As the youth development division of the Cornell Universi-

ty Cooperative Extension system, 4-H “connects kids to

Cornell.” In support of campus outreach efforts the Sulli-

van County 4-H Program is offering support for Fiber and

Textiles projects this year with workshops offered in Cro-

chet, Sewing and Felting.

The annual CCE/4-H Crochet Community Service

Project began October 10 and will continue to

meet every two weeks with instructor Beverly

Hesse until participants complete their projects.

The “Make one for community service, then make

one for yourself” project was able to secure yarns

for the donated scarves through a generous contri-

bution by Knit One Needlepoint Two in Monticel-

lo.

In “How to Make Friends with Your Sewing Ma-

chine” instructor Peg Geisel will provide youth

and their parent guides an opportunity to learn

about basic equipment, sewing terminology, and a

familiarity with their own personal sewing ma-

chine in completing a sampler book of stitches.

(Continued on page 22)

Submitted by Marylin Jones, 4-H Youth Development Educator

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A beginning “Wet Felting Project” will be offered to youth

by alpaca farmer and fiber artist Denise Burkart of Imagine

Alpacas! Farm. Learn about some of the science behind the

felting process as Denise shows participants how to get

started in working wool into objects both functional and

aesthetic.

These classes and workshops will be held at the Cornell

Cooperative Extension building in Liberty and will re-

quire pre-registration; some may have a fee. For more

information on the classes listed or the many opportuni-

ties available through 4-H Youth Development visit

Sullivancce.org or call 845-292-6180. The 4-H Pro-

gram is open to all youth age 5 through 19 and charges

no fee for membership.

(Continued from page 21)

Ten Caregivers Complete ‘Presence at the Bedside’ Class

The Caregiver Resource Center of Sullivan County was honored to have Padma Dyvine, RN, MA, CHPN and

End of Life Care Practitioner present Presence at the Bedside, Care in the Last Days of Life on September 27 to

ten individuals. The caregivers all received a certificate of completion and flowers at the close of the four hour

session.

Ms. Dyvine provided a powerful discussion, reviewing the natural patterns of dying and symptom management

(both medical and holistic perspectives) and followed it with an interactive experience of listening and exploring

mindfulness. The caregivers found this technique quite beneficial and emotionally charged. Before the close of

the session, all caregivers shared an awareness exercise, which helped them understand how the dying individual

withdraws and slowly loses what is valuable to them. The workshop, although intense, helped the caregivers bet-

ter understand and honor the sacredness of living and dying from the perspective of different religions or paths.

Padma Dyvine and the Caregiver Resource Center plan to re-offer this four hour program again next year. The

CRC is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan

County, supported through a grant from the NYS Caregiver Program.

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Bonnie Lewis, RN—Caregiver Resource Center Coordinator

Caregiving and Ambiguous Loss ~ or “Learning to Walk in the Fog”

Caregiving for a loved one can cause

stress in many ways. To manage the stress,

which can be dangerous to a caregiver’s

health, you must first know what the prob-

lem is. Many caregivers of individuals

with memory disorders or dementia report

that the main problem is not the illness

itself, but the ambiguity and uncertainty it

causes.

It’s a difficult challenge to care for someone who is here, but

not here—here physically, but gone mentally and psycholog-

ically. You feel alone, and in some ways, you are. For many

caregivers, it’s as if there’s a stranger in the house. Adding

to the stress, disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease or trau-

matic brain injury cause unpredictable memory loss that

comes and goes—one moment here, the next moment gone.

This roller coaster of absence and presence is a very stressful

kind of loss ~ambiguous loss. Even the strongest caregivers

feel anxious and depressed. The challenge is to learn strate-

gies to cope with this ambiguity that is so much a part of

memory loss.

Symptoms of Overwhelming Stress

Caring for someone with a cognitive impairment—and the

ambiguous feelings that arise—can create a constancy of

sorrow that can immobilize caregivers. For example, deci-

sions are put on hold, tasks pile up, chores delayed. Doubt,

confusion, helplessness, and hopelessness set in, and care-

givers can feel anxious and depressed. Friendships are in

limbo as caregiving takes more and more of your time. Con-

flict increases with spouse, children/stepchildren, siblings.

Family gatherings and rituals that were the glue of enjoyable

family life are cancelled or changed. When a caregiver feels

increasingly isolated, the possibility of depression, anxiety,

abuse, guilt, shame, lack of self-care, illness, or substance

abuse increases.

Tips for Coping with the Ambiguity of Memory Loss

To manage the stress of caregiving, try to connect with other

people: if possible, join a support group either in person or

on the Internet, attend a book club, social event, or faith-

based group. Here are some ideas, ques-

tions, and tips to help:

1. Name your problem - Know that

one real culprit causing your stress is the

ambiguity from a loved one being here,

but not here. Call it “ambiguous loss.” It

is neither your fault nor the patient’s. It is

caused by an illness.

2. Practice both/and thinking - It helps to think “both/and”

rather than in the extremes of “either/or.” Instead of thinking

the care recipient has to be either here or gone, think of him

or her as both here and gone. This means balancing two dif-

ferent ideas at the same time—present, and also absent.

Both/and thinking is less stressful than continuing to search

for an absolutely perfect solution.

Here are some examples:

“I am both a caregiver—and a person with my own

needs.”

“I take care of both him—and myself.”

“I both wish it was over—and that my loved one could

keep on living.”

“I am both sad at my loved one’s illness—and joyful

with my new grandchild.”

“I am both sad about my lost hopes and dreams—and

happy about some new plans and goals".

3. Know your “family” and community information and

support systems - You need predictability (not ambiguity)

about whom you can talk to and count on for help. Have

some other people become “like family” to you? Does your

community offer help and social support? Spiritual support?

Recreation and respite? Information support? Talk with your

Caregiver Resource Center about what help is available to

you. Check the web—a quick online search for “caregiver”

offers a wealth of information and online communities. If

your biological family offers no help, perhaps you can create

a “psychological family” that will be there for you when you (Continued on page 24)

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need help. Talk about how to divide up the work among a

“care team.” Make a written plan - who will do what and

when.

4. Continue—but revise—family holidays, celebrations

and rituals - Do not cancel, but rather, simplify the gather-

ings with the people you care about to celebrate birthdays,

holidays, and religious events and rituals. Families, friends,

and communities connect to celebrate life’s transitions. Hu-

man connection can help lower your stress in times of sad-

ness. It can help you and a person with dementia feel the

spirit of life around you. This is essential to staying strong

when the person you care for is not able to connect fully

with you. Think and talk about this: what family rituals did

you celebrate as a couple or family before the memory loss?

Now? How can you simplify your family rituals and cele-

brations to fit the circumstances now?

5. Revise family roles - To manage the stress of caring for

someone with severe memory loss, alterations are needed in

what you and other family members previously did. There

are changes in family roles as a result of the memory loss.

What tasks are you now responsible for? What tasks have

you lost? How do you manage these changes? What would

help? Is there agreement in the family about who should do

the caregiving? Are you resilient enough to change or do

you feel you have to do it all as before? Talk about who

plays what roles in the family. How do you see yourself

now? Do I still feel like a son or daughter or more like a

parent to my parent? If my spouse has memory loss, do I

still feel married? How should I act?

6. Be aware of family rules - Who is allowed to do what in

your family? Is there a team approach or are you expected to

do all the work alone? Become aware of your family’s rules

and question them. They can change. Do your family’s rules

about race, religion, class, age, or gender get talked about?

For example, is there an unspoken rule in your family that

only females can be caregivers? Are certain people excused

from helping? Why are they excused? There may need to be

a new family rule about “teamwork” so that caregiving does

not fall to one person alone. Include children and teenagers

in the circle of information about the illness, its effects, its

unclear prognosis, and your need for help and teamwork.

7. Understand that anger and guilt are normal, but avoid

harmful actions - While mixed emotions are an understand-

able outcome of memory loss, the negative feelings can

come out as anger or, worse yet, abuse—and that is not ac-

ceptable. Talk with someone—a professional or another

caregiver—about your negative feelings to prevent acting

out your anger. Remember, feeling angry about the ambigui-

ty in memory loss is normal, but acting out that anger

against the patient or yourself is not.

8. It seems contradictory, but imagine something new to

hope for - To stay healthy, everyone needs hope. When

your loved one is ill, and you are tied to caregiving, you

must discover new hope. It helps to talk about this with oth-

er people—and again, with young people. They might help

you imagine new dreams for your future—new connections,

new hobbies, new travel plans, new skills, new relation-

ships. Given the stress from caregiving and the ambiguity

of memory loss, what can you plan for the future that is

clear and certain? How about an outing, a firm date for din-

ner with a friend, a hobby that has clear outcomes, a TV

program that you clearly enjoy? New hopes and dreams will

emerge when you can balance the ambiguity with some ac-

tivities that have clear outcomes, no matter how small.

9. Check on your own health - Seek professional help if

you:

· Feel depressed, physically sick or hopeless.

· Feel like hurting yourself or hurting or yelling at the

person you care for.

· Depend too heavily on alcohol or recreational drugs.

· Fight with your spouse, children, stepchildren, or

other family members and friends.

· No longer take care of yourself.

When you are a caregiver for someone with memory loss,

the stress of ambiguity adds to the usual pressures of care-

giving. You have a duty and a right to take care of yourself.

Summary

This article is a caregiver’s guide to managing the extra

stress from ambiguous loss. To sum it up, think of managing

the ambiguity as learning to walk in the fog. Keep moving

forward, despite the stress of not knowing what lies ahead.

But at the same time, reach out for support and human con-

nections to stay resilient and strong.

Source: Family Caregiver Alliance (https://

www.caregiver.org)

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The Caregiver Resource Center has gratefully received

a gift from Marilyn Gitlin of Medi-Fair Home Health

Care Equipment and Supplies - a new electric hospital

bed to increase the programming for area family care-

givers. Marilyn, one of the many compassionate people

that live in Sullivan County who assists our family

caregivers, realized how many responsibilities caregiv-

ers take on for their loved ones who are ill or deteriorat-

ing. These caregivers often lack the resources, equip-

ment or skills ~ so Medi-Fair has supplied the Caregiv-

er program with two major tools for their ‘care arsenals’

– education and a major piece of equipment! Bonnie

Lewis, RN/Caregiver Resource Center Coordinator,

joined by Patricia Diane Claiborne, previous Interim

Executive Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension

Sullivan County, thanked Mrs. Gitlin at the Cooperative Extension this fall.

The Caregiver Resource Center had previously offered the ‘Caregivers Practical Help’ educational series in the BO-

CES LPN Academy.

“I found the confidence to better take care of my elderly mother, such as transferring her safely from the bed, while

protecting my back” was shared by a former graduate Loretta Pettinger who graduated from the “Practical Help” se-

ries.

“I learned how to give her a bed bath, change the sheets while she was still in bed, look for any changes in her skin

condition, how to take her vital signs, and how to monitor her medications and watch for any side effects.”

Medi-Fair’s donation of the hospital bed enables the program to be more flexible when offering the class series as

well as if a caregiver needs one-on-one assistance. Bedside care can be very intimidating to the family caregiver.

The practical tips of these care skills, plus sensitivity, privacy and safety, are best shared with ‘hands-on’ practice ~

not by viewing only videos. The Caregiver Resource Center plans to offer the Caregiver Practical Help series in the

near future. The CRC is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of

Sullivan County, supported through a grant from the NYS Caregiver Program.

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