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A quarterly publication of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County

Nymphs- are the size of a poppy seed

They sometimes appear translucent

with a dark head Nymphs feed from

mid-May through August on larger

animals including birds raccoons

opossum squirrels cats dogs and hu-

mans Peak activity late May to

June

Adults- are the size of a sesame seed

Males are black females have a brick-

red abdomen Females swell to 14

inch when fully engorged after feeding

Adults are active all winter as long as

temperatures are above freezing They

feed primarily on deer but will also

attack cattle horses dogs and large

animals Humans are accidental hosts

Peak activity OctoberNovember

and again in April

As long as temperatures are above

freezing black legged ticks are active

the entire year Peak activity months

are May to June (nymphs) and Oc-

toberNovember and again in April

(adults)

Note Seventy percent or more of all Lyme

disease cases occur from the bite of ticks in the

nymph stage

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LL yme disease is spread by the

deer tick (now called the

black legged tick) Ticks

feed on the blood of animals and in-

fected ticks transmit the disease as

they feed Although the black legged

tick prefers to feed on wild animals

especially mice and deer they will

also feed on dogs cats livestock and

humans

The deer tick is found in the shrubby

understory of the forest in high

grassy areas and in open fields

Ticks do not jump or flymdashthey crawl

up vegetation and wait for an animal

to brush against them They then

climb upon the animal and insert their

mouth parts They will feed on blood

for 3 to 5 days Following a blood

meal the tick swells to more than

four times its normal size and then

drops to the ground

When people visit or live near the

woods and other deer tick habitats

they run a high risk of contracting

Lyme disease Ehrlichiosis and

Babesiosis are other diseases

Prevent Tick Bites Prevent Lyme DiseasePrevent Tick Bites Prevent Lyme DiseasePrevent Tick Bites Prevent Lyme Disease

vectored by ticks For your own safe-

ty become familiar with tick habits

and habitats and learn how to prevent

tick bites

Life Cycle After hatching from an egg in late

spring the deer tick goes through

three life stages larva nymph and

adult Each stage feeds only once and

requires a different animal host Deer

ticks take 2 years to complete their

life cycle

Larvae - are very small (about the

size of a pin head) They feed in late

summer on mice shrews chipmunks

voles and other small animals Peo-

ple rarely come in contact with larvae

as they live near ground level Larvae

pick up the disease from an infected

animal Peak activity August

East Greenwich from Master Plan 2004

Deborah Smith-Fiola Ocean County Agricultural Agent

Continued on pg 7

Page 2

Extension Faculty amp

Staff

1200 N Delsea Drive Bldg A

Clayton NJ 08312

Phone 856-307-6450

Fax 856-307-6476

4-H Youth Development

Linda Strieter

Program Coordinator

amp Department Head

Agriculture amp Resource

Management

Michelle Infante-Casella

Agent

Mary Cummings

Program Associate

Dave Schmitt - Tree Fruit IPM

Program Associate

Family amp Community Health

Sciences (FCHS)

Luanne Hughes MSRD

FCHS Educator

LeeAnne Savoca MSRD

Program Coordinator

Supplemental Nutrition

Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed)

Jann Jenkins

Program Associate

Gloucester County Board

of Chosen Freeholders

Robert M Damminger Freeholder Director

Giuseppe (Joe) Chila

Freeholder Deputy Director

Frank J DiMarco

Freeholder Liaison

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Healthy Mouth Healthier LifeHealthy Mouth Healthier LifeHealthy Mouth Healthier Life

I trsquos so clicheacute that itrsquos almost a

jokemdashof course you hate going

to the dentist Who doesnrsquot But

that doesnrsquot mean that skipping your

biannual cleaning is a smart move

The status of your mouthrsquos health

can paint a bigger picture of your

bodyrsquos overall health

According to a report from the

Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention nearly 24 of adults

have untreated dental cavities

Globally that number is even high-

ermdash nearly 4 billion people have

untreated tooth decay say research-

ers in a study from the Journal of

Dental Research This decay can

mean further-reaching health conse-

quences leading to a significant

cost in longevitymdashon average a

loss of 224 years per 100000 peo-

ple

How can skipping your cleanings

or forgetting to floss regularly have

such a negative effect on your

health Get ready for the ldquoewwwwrdquo

factormdashyour mouth plays host to an

abundance of bacteria Fortunately

most are harmless and even the

type that is harmful can be kept at

bay through good oral hygiene prac-

tices including brushing flossing

and regular cleanings

Neglecting your oral hygiene can

lead to bad breath tooth decay and

gum disease And some of these

conditions may put you at greater

risk of heart disease as a common

strain of bacteria in dental plaque

has been found to cause blood clots

Some studies have found heart dis-

ease to be twice as high in people

with periodontal disease In addi-

tion gum disease can lead to inflam-

mation of the lining of blood vessels

that in turn leads to the build-up of

plaque in arteries

Researchers also are exploring links

between dental issues and type 2 dia-

betes and osteoporosis

Ward off any potential complica-

tions by following the recommenda-

tions yoursquove been hearing since

childhood Brush your teeth twice a

day using toothpaste that contains

fluoride and be sure to floss once a

day Replace your toothbrush every

three to four months to prevent bac-

teria growth and just say no to

smoking Your diet plays a role

toomdashavoid sugary foods particularly

soda which can lead to plaque

growth For more on the study from

the Journal of Dental Research

along with other oral health research

visit its website at

httpjdrsagepubcom

Source SchoolNutrition October 2013

Page 3 Visit RCE of Gloucester County at httpgloucesternjaesrutgersedu

Click FCHS Click FCHS Click FCHS Online Food Online Food Online Food

amp Wellness Resourcesamp Wellness Resourcesamp Wellness Resources

TasteMade 121 Platform Apple Android

Summary This app promises to turn visits to your favorite food and

drink spots into mini movies The attractive and intuitive design

allows tastemakers worldwide to produce their own videos using

foolproof tutorials that include tips on lighting sound quality and

interviewing restaurant staff Users can follow their favorite taste-

makers to discover new places and videos

are easily shareable

RDN SCORE

All-In Yoga 12 Platform Apple Android Windows

Summary Billed as a yoga studio that

can be accessed from a mobile device

this apprsquos clean and simple design

presents 45 customizable yoga plans

including 300 poses and breathing exer-

cises with instructions Users can select

programs based on workout or relaxa-

tion goals fitness level and duration

The recorded voice is sometimes

rushed and the videos donrsquot show flow

sequencing only isolated asanas

RDN SCORE

Fitness Buddy Free Platform Apple Android

Summary Fitness Buddy Free is a

mobile fitness journal that provides ani-

mated strength-training exercise tutorials

and tailored workouts Five workouts

and 300 exercises are included in the free

version of the app Users can log their

workout history for up to 90 days The

graphics are basic and while therersquos a

focus on strength cardio exercises would

round out the apprsquos offerings

RDN SCORE

Aegis Shield 5220 Platform Apples Androids Windows

Summary This app identifies ingredients in nutrition products and dietary

supplements that appear on banned-substances lists for many sports The

database contains more than 60000 supplements and nutrition products A

quick reference that puts essential information at your fingertips this is an

ideal app for collegiate and professional athletes as well as their supporting

nutrition and fitness staff

RDN SCORE

The Walk 12 Platform Apple Android

Summary Part activity tracker part story part game this

app is not just a pedometermdash itrsquos an interactive adventure

Users walk in the real world to move in the game where

every step counts during the day to uncover clues in each

new chapter The app automatically adapts to individual

fitness levels and it encourages walkers to take

the longer route to earn collectibles and find

hidden recordings Users must carry their

phone with them for tracking and play which

causes battery drain

RDN SCORE

Zombies Run 253 Platform Apple Android

Summary This app (rated for users 12

years and older) is an immersive running

game that puts the user in the middle of a

zombie adventure The app delivers 40

missions including the ldquozombie chaserdquo

interval-training mode that requires the user

to speed up evade zombies and work up a

sweat Although the app engages the imag-

ination while working out it does include

infrequent profanity and frequent zombie

violence

RDN SCORE

Up Coffee 101 Platform Apple

Summary Self-described as the ldquoworldrsquos

largest study on caffeine and sleep ldquoUP

Coffee lets users track and understand how

caffeine affects sleep Users can track caf-

feine intake throughout the day adjusting

for gender weight and caffeine sensitivity

However the app doesnrsquot account for other

factors that can impact sleep such as sleep

environment and

hormones

RDN SCORE

Happier 292 Platform Apple

Summary Marketed as a social gratitude journal sur-

rounded by a positive community this app encourages

users to find and share the happy moments of the day

With profile pictures ldquosmilesrdquo instead of likes ldquohappiersrdquo

instead of friends and a real-time feed Happier is like

Facebook for gratitude Users can connect with others

who share their interests but the sign-in process via

Twitter or Facebook may make some uncomfortable

RDN SCORE

Read the expanded views at FoodlandNutritionorgresourcesapp-reviews

Source Food amp Nutrition Magazine Marisa Moore MBARDN LD MayJune 2014

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Outdoor Container GardeningOutdoor Container GardeningOutdoor Container Gardening

with Flowering and Foliage Plantswith Flowering and Foliage Plantswith Flowering and Foliage Plants

Introduction

Any site with ample light and accessi-

bility for watering is perfect for con-

tainer gardening with flowers and

foliage plants Container gardening is

ideal for anyone with limited garden-

ing space or an inability to tend to a

traditional garden Container garden-

ing allows for creativity in a small

area

Design

When creating a mixed flower and

foliage planter the key is to select

plants that will all thrive with similar

sun temperature and nutrient re-

quirements Choose your location

and then match the plants to it It is

possible to mix annuals perennials

vegetables houseplants herbs and

grasses into your creation as long as

their cultural requirements are simi-

lar If possible select plants that are

easy to care for and will perform well

over a long period

Scale is a very important factor to

consider when designing A tall plant

will need a container with a wide

base for stability while a cascading

plant will need a pot high enough for

it to drape over the sides

A long horizontal planter such as a

window box becomes united by the

use of repetition Also selecting foli-

age and flowers of varying shapes

sizes and textures adds greater inter-

est

A common and very successful de-

sign recipe commonly called

thrillers fillers and spillers com-

bines a tall central focal plant broad

colorful plants around it and trailing

plants to spill over and soften the

edges of the container Strong up-

right lines suggest vitality arching

lines are restful When designing the

possibilities are endless

Containers

Many items can be used to grow

plants as long as it will hold enough

soil and provide necessary drainage

An old leaky watering can tubs

crates buckets toys baskets or an old

boot are just some ideas Any water-

tight container could hold a small wa-

ter or bog garden The traditional ter-

racotta clay plastic resin metal or

untreated wood containers also make

wonderful choices

Always start with a clean container If

using a previously used pot wash it

first with a solution of one part house-

hold bleach to nine parts water (For

example one-half cup of bleach to 45

cups of water) Since bleach is caus-

tic wear rubber gloves and avoid spill-

ing on your skin Bleach also emits

harmful fumes so mix the solution

outdoors or in a well-ventilated room

Be sure to keep in mind the mature

size of the plants and their growing

habits There should be enough room

in the planter for at least 3 inches or

more of soil under the root balls and

for the final soil level to be about 2ndash3

inches from the top edge to allow for

efficient watering

Remember that containers have differ-

ent properties Clay or metal pots dry

out very quickly in the summer heat

while glazed ceramic plastic or fiber

do not Thus a terracotta pot might be

a better choice for shade while ceram-

ic or fiber might be better for sun The

type of plant is also a consideration in

choosing a container Always consid-

er the weight of the finished container

Plastic containers tend to be lighter

than ceramic or clay pots Placing a

heavy pot on casters is a good idea

allowing for easy positioning and

moving

In all cases adequate drainage is a

must Plant roots exchange gases as

part of their life cycle so plants need

air around the roots When the water

does not drain readily from the con-

tainer it continually fills the soil air

pores and the roots cannot breathe

or exchange gases The roots will

eventually die from lack of oxygen

Add more holes to any pot that does

not drain quickly Add the drainage

holes to the sides of the container

along the bottom so that water flows

away from the container Never allow

the container to stand in water Rais-

ing a pot off the ground by an inch

will help most drainage problems and

allow needed air circulation as well

Soil

Good container soil drains freely is

lightweight and holds adequate mois-

ture Most container gardeners find

that pre-packaged soil-less potting

mix works best Typical potting mix

components may include peat moss

vermiculite perlite bark and polysty-

rene but not natural soil from the

ground The disadvantage of a potting

mix is that it is very light and dries out

quickly The addition of packaged

pasteurized potting soil to the soil-

less mix at a ratio of one part soil to

three parts mix will give the soil more

weight and allow better water reten-

tion Though helpful adding potting

soil is not required Soil from the gar-

den is never recommended It is too

dense compacts easily and will not

allow proper drainage and aeration

Always thoroughly moisten the pot-

ting mix before placing it in the con-

tainer for planting Gradually add

small amounts of water while stirring

the soil to thoroughly moisten the

mixture When finished the mix uni-

formly should feel moist but not be

saturated and should readily crumble

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planter will all determine when water

is needed Often the exposed soil

surface may be dry but the roots just

inches below are not Moisture me-

ters available at most garden centers

are a great help when deciding when

water is needed

The necessary balance between water

retention and aeration can be en-

hanced by reducing the volume of

each watering and increasing the fre-

quency To reduce the loss of mois-

ture mulch can be layered onto the

soil surface Another alternative is to

place decorative flat pebbles on the

soil surface If you see moisture

when you lift the pebble watering

isnrsquot needed A drip irrigation system

can be a very effective way to mini-

mize watering chores

Fertilizing

Proper fertilizing is another key ele-

ment keeping your plants looking

their best Potting mixes can vary

widely in their composition and nutri-

ent content so it is up to the gardener

to thoroughly read and understand the

label Because container plants need

frequent watering existing nutrients

are washed away with every water-

ing The addition of time-release fer-

tilizer (14-14-14 or similar blend) is

easy and practically foolproof

Mixed into the soil at planting time or

scratched into the soil surface this

product will fertilize your plants all

season Alternatively fertilizer can

be provided by applying an all-

purpose water-soluble 15-30-15 or

similar fertilizer every two weeks

When it comes to fertilizing more is

never better

Light

After resting in the semi-shade for

several days place the finished pot in

a place appropriate for the plants it

contains Understanding the terms

used to refer to the amount of light

such as full sun or partial shade

is critical in deciding where your

plants will grow well Many survive

in places where they do not receive

the right lighting but they may grow

etiolated (stretched out with poor form)

fail to bloom and become easily dis-

eased

Sun or full sun plants need at least

six hours of direct sun each day It

does not have to be continuous sun as

long as it amounts to at least six

hours This sun is best during mid-

day rather than the low slanting rays

of sunlight at early morning and even-

ing

Partial sun and partial shade are

terms that are often used interchange-

ably but there are differences

Partial sun is defined as the amount

of sun received that isnrsquot full sun

These plants need 3ndash6 hours of direct

sun each day that sun is best provided

in the morning or early afternoon

Partial shade is less sunlight than

partial sun but more than shade or

2ndash4 hours of direct sun per day Par-

tial shade plants need relief from the

intense afternoon sun An eastern

exposure or dappled sun is perfect

Dappled sun is defined as filtered

light such as through tree branches

and leaves

Shade means less than 2 hours of

direct sun per day with filtered light

during the rest of the day It does not

mean no sun Rarely can a plant sur-

vive in a dark totally shaded location

Maintenance

As the plants grow and mature cut back

and remove faded flowers (deadhead) to

retain a pleasing size and shape It look

better promote compact growth and

encourage the plants to bloom longer

Periodically check the container for

insects and disease

Remove any dead or damaged areas

and treat for insects as needed

Remember that your container is not a

static creation

Fill in remove replace prune out and

cut back the plants as needed

Container gardening with flowers is an

easy adventurous flexible transporta-

ble and compact way to indulge your

green thumb The only limits are your

imagination

Continued

Outdoor Container Gardening with Flowering and Foliage PlantsOutdoor Container Gardening with Flowering and Foliage PlantsOutdoor Container Gardening with Flowering and Foliage Plants

in your hand This moistening proce-

dure before placing the potting mix in

the planting container retains the air

porosity in the soil that plant roots re-

quire

Planting

Fill the planting container with the

moistened mix to within 1ndash2 inches of

the top There is a common miscon-

ception that placing gravel small rocks

or other large grained material in the

bottom of the container improves

drainage Actually better drainage

through capillary action is achieved by

maintaining an even soil particle size

from top to bottom To preserve the

air spaces avoid compacting the pot-

ting mix when placing it in the planting

container If using a time-release ferti-

lizer add it to each planting hole

Note that only time release fertilizer

can be added directly to the hole For

any other fertilizer type follow label

directions When all plants are added

distribute soil so that all plant root

crowns are consistent with the level of

the container soil Avoid sunken or

protruding root balls Add additional

soil if needed pat down lightly and

water The soil level will drop a bit

when the plants are watered in and set-

tled but this will be minimal if the soil

was properly pre-moistened

Keep the newly planted container in

semi-shade for a few days to help the

plant become established before plac-

ing it in its final location

Watering

Proper watering is essential Plants in

containers dry out much more quickly

than plants in the ground Never un-

derestimate how much a large planter

filled with mature plants can drink

on a hot day Take care however as

too much water can be just as fatal as

not enough especially if the soil is not

well drained You might not water for

days during a cool wet period and then

need to water 1ndash2 times per day on

dry hot days The amount of sun soil

volume size type and location of the


Oh My Gosh Look At All That SquashOh My Gosh Look At All That SquashOh My Gosh Look At All That Squash

L ock your doors Itrsquos

summer-squash sea-

son and if your neigh-

bors have gardens they may try

to sneak a pile of zucchini into

your house or car Thatrsquos be-

cause once squash plants start

making fruit they canrsquot seem to

stop

Summer squash are in the cu-

curbit family along with mel-

ons cucumbers gourds pump-

kins and winter squash Even

though we cook them like a veg-

etable squash are really a fruit

because like all other fruit they

develop from the ovary of a

flower

Monster Fruit Summer squash grow very

fast They go from tiny to

huge in just a few days The

best-tasting squash are

smallmdashabout 6 to 8 inches

long If you want to grow

summer squash to save their

seeds you have to let them

grow at least 50 days

Can you imagine how

enormous a

50-day-old squash is

Gem

Source Edible Jersey

High Summer 2013

Spaghetti Squash with

Tomato Sauce amp Veggies

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 12-2 lbs)

Tomato sauce

Sauteacuteed vegetables (grated zucchini and carrots

chopped bell peppers and broccoli florets work well)

Grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Prepare and cook squash

After cooking hold hot squash in a potholder run

the tines of a fork across its pulp and yoursquoll have

spaghetti

Mix the strands with tomato sauce and sauteacuteed

vegetables

Top with grated cheese if desired and serve

Makes approximately 4-6 servings

Squash Recipes

Baked Squash Casserole

8 medium yellow squash graded

1 large onion grated

2 Tbsp margarine melted

1 cup breadcrumbs

Salt amp pepper (optional)

Mix all ingredients

Pour into greased baking dish

Bake at 350degF for 30 to 45 minutes or until golden

brown

Season to taste

Makes 11 12 cup servings


Continued from front page

Prevent Tick Bites Prevent Lyme DiseasePrevent Tick Bites Prevent Lyme DiseasePrevent Tick Bites Prevent Lyme Disease FS443Author(s) George Hamilton Deborah Smith-Fiola Publisher Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension

Ticks Disease Cycle

The risk of being bitten by an infected

deer tick is greatest in the summer

months especially in late May and

June when the nymph stage is active

This is the time of year when people

notably children are most active out-

doors Make a habit of thoroughly

checking yourself and others daily for

the tiny nymph after outdoor activities

and vacations

About 20 to 45 of the deer ticks in

New Jersey (depending on the lifestage

and where they are found) are infected

with and able to transmit Lyme dis-

ease Newly hatched deer ticks do not

initially carry this disease they pick it

up from an infected animal A pre-

ferred animal host is the white-footed

mouse the primary reservoir host of

the Lyme disease bacterium Once a

tick picks up the bacterium it will re-

tain it to its next stage and be able to

infect future host animals Each

lifestage of the deer tick feeds on only

one animal host

Know the Early Signs of Lyme Dis-

ease

bull headache

bull flulike symptoms

bull ldquobullrsquos-eyerdquo rash (gt2 in diameter)

swelling and pain in the joints

fatigue

Lyme disease symptoms mimic many

other diseases About 70 of Lyme

disease victims will develop a rash

within 2 days to 4 weeks If untreated

more severe symptoms may developmdash

sometimes months to years later

If you suspect Lyme disease consult a

physician immediately Symptoms

that progress very quickly could be the

result of Ehrlichiosis (HGE) another

tick-borne disease

Finding and Removing Ticks

Infected black legged ticks must

feed for at least 24 hours before

they can begin to transmit the Lyme

disease bacterium Therefore you

should remove ticks as soon as pos-

sible Take a shower after outdoor

activity and put clothes in the dryer

(dry heat will kill ticks) Check your

body thoroughly paying close atten-

tion to the armpits the groin and

neck Use the buddy system Look

for ticks nightly especially if you

have young children

Remove ticks with tweezers only

(bent ldquoneedlenoserdquo tweezers are

best) Apply steady backward force

until the tick is dislodged Do not

use alcohol nail polish hot matches

petroleum jelly or other methods to

remove ticks These methods may

actually traumatize ticks causing

them to regurgitate their gut contents

which may include the Lyme disease

bacterium

Save the live tick for identification

by the Rutgers Cooperative Research

amp Extension office in your county

Repellents

Repellents are applied to clothing

andor skin and repel 82 to 100 of

ticks Repellents contain either the

active ingredient permethrin

(Duranon Permethrin Tick Repel-

lent Permanone) labeled for cloth-

ing or NNdiethylmeta-tolumide

commonly called DEET (Off Cut-

ters Muskol etc) labeled for skin or

clothing Follow label directions

Apply to clothing until damp and

allow to dry Some slow release re-

pellents are also available

(Skeedattle) as well as botanical ex-

tracts (citronella oil of peppermint)

Page 7

Pesticides

If avoiding tick-infested areas is not

possible pesticide use may be justi-

fied Reducing high risk factors

should be the first alternative includ-

ing the use of deer repellents deer

resistant plants and deer fencing

If ticks are present treat edge areas

of the property (where turfgrass and

woods meet) plus 12 feet into the

woods to create a protective barrier

Shady areas of the lawn adjacent to

the woods may also be treated

READ AND FOLLOW ALL

DIRECTIONS ON THE LABEL

Some insecticides authorized for tick

control include

SEVIN (carbaryl)

PERMETHRIN (a pyrethroid)

TEMPO II (a pyrethroid)

Granular insecticides provide good

control of nymphs since it penetrates

foliage (liquids if used must be ap-

plied with enough pressure to disturb

the leaf litter) Apply once a year

(late May) Research shows gt90

control of nymphs targeted in this

lifestage with one properly timed

granular treatment

Liquid insecticides provide good

control of adult ticks Thoroughly

spray on vegetation until run off

Apply after leaves have dropped

from the trees in November andor

in April before leaves appear Con-

trol levels have reached 95 during

these times

DAMMINIX is a product that provides

insecticide-laced nesting material to

mice It kills immature ticks feeding on

mice in their burrows Place it only in

areas where mice frequent Damminix

may also be used in combination with

the above insecticides and habitat modi-

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Page 8 httpgloucesternjaesrutgersedu

T he consequences of

not getting a good

nightrsquos sleep are nu-

merous but one of the most

important recent findings is how

a lack of sleep can impact

weight Although there have

been studies to show this rela-

tionship in adults there have

been few studies that show this

objectively in minority children

Experts at the USDAARS Chil-

drenrsquos Nutrition Research Center

at Baylor College of Medicine

addressed this in a recent study

published in BMC Public Health

and found that in a group of low-

income minority children obese

children slept less than children

who fell within a normal weight

range as indicated by their body

mass index

ldquoResearch has shown that people

who do not get enough sleep tend

to be overweight or obese but

therersquos not much data on chil-

drenrdquo said Dr William Wong

professor of pediat-

rics at Baylor and

first author of the

study

Wong and col-

leagues recruited

children from inner city low-

income families through 14 com-

munity centers in the City of

Houston Parks and Recreation

Department Children were asked

to wear accelerometers or activi-

ty monitors for 24 hours a day

over seven days

3 to 5 years old

11 to 13 hours of sleep per

night

5 to 12 years old


night

The Foundation also offers the

following tips for parents to help

their children get adequate sleep

Establish and maintain a regu-

lar bedtime routine and sleep

schedule

Make the sleep environment

cool quiet and dark

Do not keep a television or

computer in the bedroom

Others who took part in the study

include Anne L Adolph and E

OrsquoBrian Smith of Baylor and the

CNRC consultant Karen L

Konzelmann and Christina L

Ortiz Debra Lathan and Louis A

Moore of the Houston Parks and

Recreation Department

The study was funded by the Na-

tional Research Initiative of the

USDA National Institute of Food

and Agriculture grant 2008-

55215-18875 with support from

the USDAARS

Sleep amp Obesity in ChildrenSleep amp Obesity in ChildrenSleep amp Obesity in Children

EXPERTS SAY MORE SLEEP CAN BE PART OF THE

PRESCRIPTION FOR OBESITY PREVENTION IN CHILDREN

Their awake time and

sleep periods were

measured by the

activity monitors

Of the 483 Hispanic and black

children between the ages of 9

and 12 years in the study only 12

were meeting the 10 to 12 hours

of sleep recommended by the Na-

tional Sleep Foundation The

study also found that obese chil-

dren slept less than children with

a normal body mass index and

that girls tended to sleep less than

boys The study indicated that

black girls were getting the least

amount of sleep

ldquoThere are various social cultur-

al and biological factors that

could be playing a role in these

children not getting enough

sleeprdquo said Dr Nancy Butte

professor of pediatrics at Baylor

and senior author of the study

The National Sleep Foundation

makes the following recommen-

dations for sleep in children

Newborns (1 to 2 months

old) 105 to 18 hours per day

Infants (3 to 11 months

old) 9 to 12 hours of sleep

per night

1 to 3 years old 12 to 14

hours of sleep per night


The History of the Gloucester CountyThe History of the Gloucester CountyThe History of the Gloucester County

444---H Fair amp NJ Peach FestivalH Fair amp NJ Peach FestivalH Fair amp NJ Peach Festival

The Gloucester County 4-H Leadersrsquo Association Fair committee was organized ldquofor the building of better citizen-

ship youth activities prosperous agriculture industry and home liferdquo The original committee members organized

the first annual fair and horse show in 1947 in Paulsboro NJ with the purpose of aiding in the promotion of Agricul-

ture Stock Raising Home Economics and Industry

From the start the 4-H Fair although popular was not a great success financially By 1949 they had a deficit of

$3000 which grew to $8000 in 1950 even with sponsors and fundraising efforts including an annual Fair book In

spite of this shortage of funds the Association voted to hold the Fair again in 1951

In 1952 the decision was made to relocate the Fair to the Aura School grounds in Aura NJ and it was voted that the

ldquoFairrdquo be incorporated as a non-profit organization The Certificate of Incorporation was signed sealed and nota-

rized on January 29 1953 and received and recorded in the Clerkrsquos Office of Gloucester County Woodbury NJ or

March 10 1953

For the next few years the Fair continued to grow in size and success In 1956 it was deemed necessary to hold the

Fair at another location because of building operations at Aura school so once again the location moved this time to

the New County Road Depot in Clayton NJ

Over time the Fair Association directors had discussions on purchasing or leasing various properties for the annual

fair In 1963 it was once again suggested to purchase a permanent location for the Fair to be held and a committee

was formed to find suitable locations Several properties were considered and then in 1966 the 4-H Fair Association

entered into negotiation for the purchase of the Nicolosi Farm on Bridgeton Pike in Mullica Hill as the permanent

location of the Gloucester County 4-H Fairgrounds Their negotiations were successful and in April 1966 seven

board members signed a note from Westville Bank to close on the property It took a nearly a year but the Fair was

held on 4-H Fair Association property in 1967

Since that time the 4-H Fair and the property where it is held have certainly changed Permanent buildings and struc-

tures have been erected two pole barns a small refreshment stand bathroom facilities an office and announcersrsquo

booth a barbeque pavilion three livestock barns and three horse barns with over 100 stalls In addition as a mecca

for equestrian enthusiasts the grounds also have large and small horse arenas

In 1995 the New Jersey Peach Promotion Council decided to combine efforts with the Gloucester County 4-H Fair

Association to gain greater exposure for their county peach event and the New Jersey Peach Festival was created In

1996 the event was held in conjunction with the Gloucester County 4-H Fair and has been growing ever since

The Fair has come a long way since 1947 but it remains true to its original purpose While the characteristics and

landscape of Gloucester County have changed dramatically with fewer rural areas the Fair still brings the feeling of

an ldquoold-time country fairrdquo which is now a new experience for many

All of the successes of this event have come about through the hard work of dedicated volunteers The Fair essential-

ly remains a voluntary activity involving hundreds of Gloucester County residents Farmers local businesses com-

munity organizations and 4-H families have donated countless hours over the past 60+ years to build the Gloucester

County Fair and NJ Peach Festival into the outstanding tradition it has become

We look forward to our 67th Gloucester County 4-H Fair and NJ Peach Festival on July 24 25 26 and 27 The pur-

pose of the Fair is to provide the opportunity for Gloucester County 4-H members to showcase their projects whether

they have raised an animal created a craft improved their culinary skills or participated in various community ser-

vice opportunities For more information please visit wwwgc4hfaircom

httpgloucesternjaesrutgersedu 0

What Is Rabies

Rabies is a deadly disease of animals

and humans It is endemic in New

Jersey and there are over 300 cases in

the state every year Rabies is a virus

that attacks the central nervous sys-

tem in mammals (warm-blooded ani-

mals) The virus is present primarily

in the saliva brain tissue and spinal

fluid of a rabid animal and is trans-

mitted by a bite contamination of an

open cut or through contact with mu-

cus membranes (nose mouth eyes)

Rabies typically results in encephali-

tis (swelling of the brain) which can

result in paralysis blindness aggres-

sion mood changes and other symp-

toms Left untreated rabies causes

death There is no treatment for ra-

bies Rabies is almost always fatal

once the animal or human is infected

(only two (2) humans have survived

rabies in the United States in 16

years) The best way to deal with this

disease is by vaccinating animals

There are two forms of rabies dumb

and furious Dumb rabies is observed

as animals that are calmer than nor-

mal or expected They are not affec-

tionate but they will not run from

humans Dumb rabies is more com-

monly seen in livestock Wild ani-

mals normally avoid human contact

so if a wild animal does not seem cau-

tious when you approach it it may be

rabid The other form of rabies furi-

ous rabies is more commonly seen

This is the stereotypical rabid animal

that is vicious and will attack without

aggravation If a mammal acts unusu-

ally aggressive or displays any bi-

zarre behavior it may be rabid

Foaming at the mouth and excessive

saliva are often not present

How Is Rabies Transmitted

Rabies is usually transmitted from the

bite of an infected animal However

because it is viral it can enter through

any open wound on the body It can

rabies vaccine for cats Cat owners

should routinely vaccinate for rabies

Vaccinations offer up to three (3)

years of protection depending on the

vaccine used

Cattle Rabies is uncommon in cattle

but there are often a few livestock

cases when wildlife cases increase

An animal acting out of character is a

clue - a normally gentle or tame ani-

mal may suddenly become skittish or

aggressive or a typically wild animal

may be unafraid A big clue is an

animal having trouble eating or

drinking because it canrsquot swallow a

condition often mistaken for an ob-

struction in the mouth or throat

Signs include excessive salivation

behavior change muzzle tremors

abnormal posture bowel movement

complications yawning abnormal

reaction to light abnormal appetite

sexual excitement abnormal bellow-

ing aggression decreased lactation

increased interest with sound or light

and pharyngeal (relating to the throat)

paralysis As a neurologic disease

many of these animals display a lack

of voluntary coordination (ataxia)

including instability in the hind end

Prevention There is an approved

rabies vaccine for cattle It is ef-

fective for 1 year

Dogs Initial clinical signs in dogs are

biting aggression hyperestesia (an

abnormally acute sense of pain heat

cold or touch) photophobic (being

afraid of or sensitive to light) aggres-

sive pica (appetite for non-nutritious

foods) irritation laryngeal (relating

to the larynx) paralysis muscle paral-

ysis roaming abnormal barking and

excessive salivation Usually infect-

ed dogs that are docile turn restless

and infected dogs that are restless

appear to be docile Final clinical

signs include coma convulsions and

generalized paralysis


rabies vaccine for dogs and

also enter through mucous membranes

(nose mouth and eyes) and spread

throughout the sensory neurons and

salivary glands in the body The virus

is not hardy and cannot survive long

outside of its host Once dry saliva

containing the rabies virus is consid-

ered noninfectious

What Animals Can Get Rabies

Only mammals including humans can

get rabies In the United States more

than 7000 animals per year most of

them wild have been diagnosed as hav-

ing the disease since 1995 In wild ani-

mals rabies is most common in bats

raccoons skunks and foxes but the

disease has also been found in deer and

in large rodents such as groundhogs

and woodchucks These animals repre-

sent 95 of the cases in the United

States (NOTE It is illegal to keep

these animals as pets in New Jersey)

Cats dogs and livestock can get rabies

too if they are not vaccinated In New

Jersey the vast majority of domestic

animal rabies is found in cats Small

rodents (such as squirrels rats mice

hamsters guinea pigs gerbils and

chipmunks) and lagomorphs (such as

rabbits and hares) are almost never

found to be infected with rabies and

have not been known to cause rabies

among humans in the United States

Rabies has not been reported in birds

fish insects or reptiles

What Are the Symptoms and Pre-

vention of Rabies in an Animal

Cats Cats most consistently develop

the furious form of rabies however the

dumb form does occur The clinical

signs include strange and abnormal

behavior abnormal meowing eye dis-

comfort in light (photophobia) restless

aggression muscle tremors and lack of

coordination Mandibular and larynge-

al (relating to the larynx) paralysis is

rare in cats


What You Should Know for Your What You Should Know for Your What You Should Know for Your

Pets and LivestockPets and LivestockPets and Livestock Deborah Cole 4-H Agent Jeannette Rea-Keywood 4-H Agent

Rabies Rabies Rabies

Visit RCE of Gloucester County at httpgloucesternjaesrutgersedu Page 11

owners should routinely vaccinate

for rabies Vaccines are effective

for up to three (3) years

Ferrets The ferret is a carnivore but

rabies is a rare disease in this species

compared to dogs and especially cats

Ferrets have very thick tough skin

and not all bites will penetrate de-

creasing probability of the rabies virus

to be transmitted from the rabid ani-

mal

Prevention There is a killed virus

vaccine labeled for ferrets that is

given annually recombinant vac-

cines have not yet been approved

Goats Reports of rabies in goats are

rare but the furious form of rabies

appears to be more common Symp-

toms in goats include aggressive be-

havior excessive bleating and saliva-

tion Other signs could include drool-

ing inability to swallow food depres-

sion aggression stupor weakness

circling excitation blindness or any

repetitive action

Prevention Currently there is no

rabies vaccine labeled for goats

but off label vaccination with a

sheep or cattle vaccine is consid-

ered effective and is often recom-

mended by veterinarians for ra-

bies prevention in goats living in

endemic rabies areas such as New

Jersey The best prevention pro-

gram is to prevent exposure

Goat owners are encouraged to

provide adequate housing and

fencing to prevent wild animals

from approaching and attacking

goats

Horses Early clinical signs of infec-

tion include muzzle tremors pharyn-

geal (relating to the throat) paralysis

anorexia depression colic and ataxia

(lack of muscle control and often as-

sociated hind-end weakness) As the

disease progresses clinical findings

include abnormal posture

frequent whinnying aggressiveness

kicking biting striking head toss-

ing transient lameness and apparent

blindness Over half of the clinical

cases will be in the dumb form of

rabies however the furious form

will occur in 43 of infected horses

Horses in the finals stages of the dis-

ease lay down with head and neck

still upright This progresses to the

horse lying flat out with paddling

tremors and eventually systemic

paralysis and death Signs and

symptoms of rabies are very similar

to other conditions such as Eastern

Equine Encephalitis West Nile and

Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) Any

horse with neurological signs espe-

cially if not currently vaccinated for

rabies should be considered a rabies

suspect


equine rabies vaccine Currently

available vaccines should be ad-

ministered annually

Pigs Pigs infected with rabies are

rare Early signs may include excite-

ment aggression lack of coordina-

tion excessive salivation backwards

walking phantom chewing and leth-

argy Final stages of disease include

depression convulsions and lying

down Onset is sudden with nervous

twitching of the face muscles fits

and convulsions rapid chewing sali-

vation muscles spasms and posterior

paralysis

Prevention Currently there is

no approved rabies vaccine

labeled for pigs Owners are en-

couraged to provide adequate

housing and fencing to prevent

exposure to wild animals and

potential attacks

Rabbits Although not common in

domestic rabbits they are highly sus-

ceptible to rabies virus infection

The symptoms of rabies vary de-

pending on the species affected The

first sign of rabies is usually a

Continued- Rabies Rabies Rabies What You Should Know for Your What You Should Know for Your What You Should Know for Your

Pets and LivestockPets and LivestockPets and Livestock

change in the animalrsquos normal behav-

ior An animal need not be ldquofoaming

at the mouthrdquo to have rabies Some of

the signs of rabies in an animal in-

clude a general appearance of sick-

ness lethargy fever blindness diffi-

culty walking abnormal salivating or

slobbering difficulty swallowing loss

of movement or partial paralysis of

limbs anxiety or irritability aggres-

sion or other behavioral changes drop-

ping of the jaw or lack of mobility in

the jaw (slack jaw)


approved rabies vaccine for rab-

bits The best prevention program

is to prevent exposure Rabbit

owners are encouraged to provide

adequate housing and fencing to

prevent exposure to wild animals

and potential attacks

Sheep Clinical signs of sheep are very

similar to cattle infected with rabies

Typical symptoms include difficulty

swallowing excessive salivating ab-

normal behavior lethargy and lying

down tremors and other neurological

symptoms and paralysis There may

also be aggressive wool pulling and

excessive bleating

Prevention There are vaccines

labeled for use in sheep Vaccines

are approved for 1ndash3 year duration

in sheep depending on vaccine

history and the product used

Small Animals Small pet mammals

such as gerbils hamsters and guinea

pigs are born and raised in captivity

and therefore are rarely exposed to the

rabies virus

Prevention Currently there is no ap-

proved rabies vaccine for small ani-

mals The best prevention program is

to prevent exposure Small animal

owners are encouraged to provide ade-

quate housing and fencing to prevent

exposure to wild animals and potential

attacks

For more information on this subject go to

httpnjaesrutgersedupubsfs1228


Butterflies Common to

Gloucester County

lsquoAstyanaxrsquo Red-spotted Purple

American Copper

Baltimore

Black Dash

Cabbage White

Checkered White

Dot-lined White

Eastern Pine Elfin

Great Purple Hairstreak

Hackberry Emperor

Hummingbird Clearwing

Indian Skipper

Little Glassywing

Persius Duskywing

Northern Cloudywing

Question Mark

Red-spotted Purple or White

Admiral

Silvery Checkerspot

Sleepy Orange

Southern Pine Sphinx

Two-spotted Skipper

Tawny-edged Skipper

Viceroy

Wild Indigo Duskywing

Zebra Swallowtail

These are just some of the

butterflies

Tidbits

T H E 1 S T B U T T E R F L Y H O U S E I N G L O U C E S T E R C O U N T Y

Red Bank Battlefield

Hessian Ave

National Park NJ

Coming

Early June

Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders


Giuseppe (Joe) Chila Freeholder Deputy Director Frank J DiMarco Freeholder Liaison

Master GardenersMaster GardenersMaster Gardeners---Butterfly House Butterfly House Butterfly House


Flower Show Flower Show Flower Show

This newsletter ldquoThe Gloucester Gazetterdquo is emailed quarterly If you would like to receive

our newsletter request it by emailing Sheri DeFrance at sdefrancecogloucesternjus and

you will be put on The Gloucester Gazette lsquoemail listrsquo Note only available by email NOT mail


444---H Fairgrounds Schedule H Fairgrounds Schedule H Fairgrounds Schedule

Page 14

275 Bridgeton Pike Mullica Hill NJ wwwgc4hfaircom

2014 EVENTS SCHEDULE2014 EVENTS SCHEDULE2014 EVENTS SCHEDULE

DATEDATEDATE SHOW EVENTSHOW EVENTSHOW EVENT CONTACTCONTACTCONTACT TELEPHONETELEPHONETELEPHONE

June 8 4-H Western Qualifying Show 4-H Office 856-307-6450 x3

-and- 4-H Hop-A-Lot Club Rabbit Show Jen Dole

June 14 4-H Gold Clover Horse Show 4-H Office 856-307-6450 x3

-and- Festival of Antiques Tracey Dodge 856-478-0300

June 15 Gold Clover Dressage Series ndash Show 2 Sheri Lucas 856-451-8711

June 21 amp 22 3rd Qualifying Show Date ndash English amp Western

June 28 4-H Open Hunter Series 4-H Office 856-307-6450 x3

July 5 amp 6 Open

July 13 New Jersey Horse Bill Bromley

July 19-20 Fair Preparation

July 24-27 4-H Fair and NJ Peach Festival 4-H Office 856-307-6450 x3

Aug 2 amp 3 MGAA Mounted Games Mark Washburn 610-644-6188

Aug 9 amp 10 Open

Aug 16 4-H Open Hunter Series Show

Aug 24 Motorcycle Monthly Wendy McCloskey 856-728-6699

Aug 30 amp 31 Open

Sept 6 4-H Gold Clover Horse Show Series ndash Show 3 4-H Office 856-307-6450 x3

Sept 7 NJ Horse Association Bill Bromley

Sept 13 State Small Animal Show

Sept 14 Hamfest Tom Gorman 609-922-5754

Sept 20 4-H Hunter Derby amp SJ Rabbit Breeders Show

Sept 21 Open

Sept 25 Zerbini Family Circus Alina Zerbini

Sept 27 Veteranrsquos Picnic Bernadette Blackstock

Sept 28 4-H Schooling Dressage Series Show 4 4-H Office 856-307-6450 x3

Oct 4 amp 5 Caffeinated Cyclist Race

Oct 11 amp 12 4-H Pony Club Rally Sharon Tischner 609-502-2041

Oct 18 4-H Gold Clover Horse Show SeriesndashShow 4 amp 5 4-H Office 856-307-6450 x3

Oct 19 4-H Rabbit Show Jen Dole

Oct 25 4-H Open Hunter Show 4-H Office 856-307-6450 x3

Oct 26 Open

Schedule is subject to change

Backyard Backyard Backyard

PoultryPoultryPoultry



Nutri Net

Healthy Food Choices in Schools

wwwextensionorfhealthy_food_choices_in_schools

Garden Resources

httpteamnutritionusdagovgardenhtml

The Perfect PickThe Perfect PickThe Perfect Pickndashndashndash BerriesBerriesBerries

SSS weet-tart berries deliver fiber vita-

min C and a delightful taste of sum-

mer Berries are an important

source of phytochemicals including anthyo-

cyanins and ellagic acid which may help

defend against heart disease and cancer

Though berries deliver the goods the bioa-

vailability of these compounds in humans is

still unknown Nevertheless berries are a

perfect for healthy eating

Berries are delicate so look for firm plump

ones without bruises Moisture harms berries

as they are highly susceptible to mold

Choose berries that are dry and not leaking

juice which may hasten spoilage To extend

berriesrsquo shelf life wash them just before eat-

ing Freeze fresh berries immediately or store

unwashed in the refrigerator for three to six

days

Fresh frozen and dried berries will have sim-

ilar nutrition profiles although some vitamin

C may be lost during processing Choose

dried fruit without added sugars Also keep

in mind that dried fruit is calorie dense and frac12

cup dried fruit is roughly the equivalent of 1

cup fresh fruit Some berries such as accedilai are

difficult to purchase whole fresh frozen or

dried While accedilai can be eaten fresh itrsquos

highly perishable and more commonly availa-

ble as a freeze-dried powder or juice

Generally low in carbohydrates and calories

and high in water fresh berries are a diabetes

-friendly fruit thatrsquos also ideal for weight

management Berries are perfect as a snack

added to yogurt smoothies or cereal tossed

into a salad or relished as dessert Ideal for

adding color and intense flavor to any plate

berriesrsquo nutrition benefits are undeniable

BLUEBERRY Adored for their deep-blue hue and

sweet-tart flavor fresh blueberries are

a good source of vitamin C and fiber

Blueberries contain free radical scav-

enging compounds anthocyanins

resveratrol and alphatocopherol which

may provide heart health and cancer-

fighting benefits Enjoy fresh or

cooked as a compote or baked dessert

LINGONBERRY (Alpine Cranberry) A Scandinavian staple lingonberries are

a good source of vitamin C Though

lingonberries can be eaten fresh they

are most commonly used for juice pu-

rees jelly and jam in Northern Europe

GOOSEBERRY High in vitamin C gooseberries are

indigenous to Europe and parts of Asia

and North Africa Green and red goose-

berries are a species of Ribes which

also include currants When picked

early gooseberries are tart firm and

good poached in savory sauces or in

jams The berries can be eaten raw once

they soften and sweeten later in the

season

CRANBERRY Fresh cranberries are an excellent

source of vitamin C and fiber Cranber-

riesrsquo anti-adhesion properties may play

a role in preventing recurring urinary

tract infections Cranberries release

their full flavor when cooked Savor

fresh cranberries from October to

December or enjoy them dried and

frozen year round

BLACKBERRY These sweet earthy berries are an ex-

cellent source of vitamin C and fiber

Blackberriesrsquo anthycyanin richness

shows in their deep-purple color Enjoy

blackberries as a snack or in salads

sauces or desserts

CURRANT Available in black red and white vari-

eties currants are native to Europe

With a distinct tartness in a tiny pack-

age currants are an excellent source of

vitamin C and a good source of fiber

Black currants are best cooked or

combined with other fruits in ham and

jellies

BOYSENBERRY Believed to be a hybrid of raspberries

loganberries boysenberries provide

vitamin K and are an excellent source

of fiber and folate Slightly sweeter

than raspberries boysenberries are

delicious fresh or in baked desserts

Experience peak boysenberry flavor in

July when the berries turn a deep

maroon

RASPBERRY Whether red gold or black raspberries

are low in calories and high in vitamin

C and deliver a shopping 8 grams of

fiber per cup An intensely flavored

and fragile fruit raspberries keep for

just two to three days refrigerated In

season May to November raspberries

are delicious fresh or in preserves

GOJI BERRY (Lycium) Native to China the bright red goji

berry is not a botanical berry Typically

available dried in the US goji berries

are an excellent source of vitamins A

and C Traditionally goji berries are

prepared boiled as a tea

STRAWBERRY A member of the Rosacea family and

not a botanical berry strawberries are

high in vitamin C and folate Straw-

berry season peaks in May Choose

fragrant berries and enjoy them raw

when in season Use frozen strawber-

ries when fresh are not available

Source MayJune 2014 FoodandNutritionorg

Need to know whatrsquos bugging your

plants lawn garden

Call the Master Gardener Helpline

856-307-6464 mastergcogloucesternjus

Monday - Friday 9 am - 1200 pm

Supported by Rutgers Cooperative Extension and


Master Gardener Helpline 856Master Gardener Helpline 856Master Gardener Helpline 856---307307307---646464646464 Email mastergcogloucesternjus


Page 18

444---H Summer Enrichment CampH Summer Enrichment CampH Summer Enrichment Camp

Cooperating Agencies Rutgers The State University of New Jersey US Department of Agriculture and County Boards of Chosen Freeholders Educational programs are offered without regard to race sex disability or handicap color national origin or age Rutgers Cooperative Extension is an Equal Opportunity Employer Rutgers Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race religion

color age national origin gender sexual orientation or disability


Guiseppe ldquoJoerdquo Chila Freeholder Deputy Director

Frank J DiMarco Freeholder Liaison

Camp Dates Monday August 11 to Friday August 15Camp Hours 10 am to 3 pm Cost $80 for 4-H Members

$85 for NON 4-H members

Registration deadline is August 1 2014After August 1st $95 for NON 4-H members amp $90 4-H members

Where Gloucester County 4-H Fairgrounds 275 Bridgeton Pike Mullica HillCamper Age Youth about to enter grade 1 to 4Who runs the camp 4-H faculty amp staff trained adult and teen counselorsWhat will the campers do A wide variety of fun amp educational activities including science nature arts amp crafts games and more Snacks provided ndash Pizza party on final day Field trip to local working farm Lots of fun

For information call Elaine at 856-307-6450 Ext 3 or email eschreitercoGloucesternjus

Extension Faculty amp

Staff

1200 N Delsea Drive Bldg A

Clayton NJ 08312

Phone 856-307-6450

Fax 856-307-6476

4-H Youth Development

Linda Strieter

Program Coordinator

amp Department Head

Agriculture amp Resource

Management

Michelle Infante-Casella

Agent

Mary Cummings

Program Associate

Dave Schmitt - Tree Fruit IPM

Program Associate

Family amp Community Health

Sciences (FCHS)

Luanne Hughes MSRD

FCHS Educator

LeeAnne Savoca MSRD

Program Coordinator

Supplemental Nutrition

Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed)

Jann Jenkins

Program Associate

Gloucester County Board

of Chosen Freeholders


Giuseppe (Joe) Chila

Freeholder Deputy Director

Frank J DiMarco

Freeholder Liaison


Healthy Mouth Healthier LifeHealthy Mouth Healthier LifeHealthy Mouth Healthier Life

I trsquos so clicheacute that itrsquos almost a

jokemdashof course you hate going

to the dentist Who doesnrsquot But

that doesnrsquot mean that skipping your

biannual cleaning is a smart move

The status of your mouthrsquos health

can paint a bigger picture of your

bodyrsquos overall health

According to a report from the

Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention nearly 24 of adults

have untreated dental cavities

Globally that number is even high-

ermdash nearly 4 billion people have

untreated tooth decay say research-

ers in a study from the Journal of

Dental Research This decay can

mean further-reaching health conse-

quences leading to a significant

cost in longevitymdashon average a

loss of 224 years per 100000 peo-

ple

How can skipping your cleanings

or forgetting to floss regularly have

such a negative effect on your

health Get ready for the ldquoewwwwrdquo

factormdashyour mouth plays host to an

abundance of bacteria Fortunately

most are harmless and even the

type that is harmful can be kept at

bay through good oral hygiene prac-

tices including brushing flossing

and regular cleanings

Neglecting your oral hygiene can

lead to bad breath tooth decay and

gum disease And some of these

conditions may put you at greater

risk of heart disease as a common

strain of bacteria in dental plaque

has been found to cause blood clots

Some studies have found heart dis-

ease to be twice as high in people

with periodontal disease In addi-

tion gum disease can lead to inflam-

mation of the lining of blood vessels

that in turn leads to the build-up of

plaque in arteries

Researchers also are exploring links

between dental issues and type 2 dia-

betes and osteoporosis

Ward off any potential complica-

tions by following the recommenda-

tions yoursquove been hearing since

childhood Brush your teeth twice a

day using toothpaste that contains

fluoride and be sure to floss once a

day Replace your toothbrush every

three to four months to prevent bac-

teria growth and just say no to

smoking Your diet plays a role

toomdashavoid sugary foods particularly

soda which can lead to plaque

growth For more on the study from

the Journal of Dental Research

along with other oral health research

visit its website at

httpjdrsagepubcom

Source SchoolNutrition October 2013












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paralysis







potential attacks





















the jaw (slack jaw)

















excessive bleating










rabies virus








attacks





Gloucester County


American Copper

Baltimore

Black Dash

Cabbage White

Checkered White

Dot-lined White

Eastern Pine Elfin


Hackberry Emperor


Indian Skipper

Little Glassywing

Persius Duskywing

Northern Cloudywing

Question Mark


Admiral

Silvery Checkerspot

Sleepy Orange


Two-spotted Skipper

Tawny-edged Skipper

Viceroy


Zebra Swallowtail


butterflies

Tidbits



Hessian Ave

National Park NJ

Coming

Early June












Page 14











July 5 amp 6 Open





Aug 9 amp 10 Open



Aug 30 amp 31 Open






Sept 21 Open









Oct 26 Open






Nutri Net



Garden Resources





















days











































season









frozen year round






sauces or desserts








jellies









maroon
























plants lawn garden








Page 18























RDN SCORE













RDN SCORE












RDN SCORE








RDN SCORE












RDN SCORE












violence

RDN SCORE










environment and

hormones

RDN SCORE










RDN SCORE







Introduction









area

Design













over a long period












est











Containers











wonderful choices


















efficient watering















moving



















Soil
































Page 5







water is needed














Fertilizing





















never better

Light













eased








ing

















and leaves






Maintenance







insects and disease




static creation







imagination

Continued






quire

Planting
































Watering

















summer-squash sea-







stop









flower










Can you imagine how

enormous a


Gem


High Summer 2013




Tomato sauce







spaghetti


vegetables



Squash Recipes





1 cup breadcrumbs


Mix all ingredients



brown

Season to taste





Ticks Disease Cycle










and vacations















one animal host


ease

bull headache




fatigue











tick-borne disease














have young children











bacterium




Repellents
















Page 7

Pesticides













READ AND FOLLOW ALL



control include

SEVIN (carbaryl)











granular treatment








these times













not getting a good




















mass index







rics at Baylor and

first author of the

study

Wong and col-

leagues recruited








over seven days

3 to 5 years old


night

5 to 12 years old


night






schedule


cool quiet and dark
















the USDAARS





sleep periods were

measured by the

activity monitors













amount of sleep















per night
















March 10 1953






























What Is Rabies





















































vaccine used




























fective for 1 year

























ered noninfectious







































rare in cats
















mal














repetitive action















goats





























suspect




ministered annually












paralysis







potential attacks





















the jaw (slack jaw)

















excessive bleating










rabies virus








attacks





Gloucester County


American Copper

Baltimore

Black Dash

Cabbage White

Checkered White

Dot-lined White

Eastern Pine Elfin


Hackberry Emperor


Indian Skipper

Little Glassywing

Persius Duskywing

Northern Cloudywing

Question Mark


Admiral

Silvery Checkerspot

Sleepy Orange


Two-spotted Skipper

Tawny-edged Skipper

Viceroy


Zebra Swallowtail


butterflies

Tidbits



Hessian Ave

National Park NJ

Coming

Early June












Page 14











July 5 amp 6 Open





Aug 9 amp 10 Open



Aug 30 amp 31 Open






Sept 21 Open









Oct 26 Open






Nutri Net



Garden Resources





















days











































season









frozen year round






sauces or desserts








jellies









maroon
























plants lawn garden








Page 18















Introduction









area

Design













over a long period












est











Containers











wonderful choices


















efficient watering















moving



















Soil
































Page 5







water is needed














Fertilizing





















never better

Light













eased








ing

















and leaves






Maintenance







insects and disease




static creation







imagination

Continued






quire

Planting
































Watering

















summer-squash sea-







stop









flower










Can you imagine how

enormous a


Gem


High Summer 2013




Tomato sauce







spaghetti


vegetables



Squash Recipes





1 cup breadcrumbs


Mix all ingredients



brown

Season to taste





Ticks Disease Cycle










and vacations















one animal host


ease

bull headache




fatigue











tick-borne disease














have young children











bacterium




Repellents
















Page 7

Pesticides













READ AND FOLLOW ALL



control include

SEVIN (carbaryl)











granular treatment








these times













not getting a good




















mass index







rics at Baylor and

first author of the

study

Wong and col-

leagues recruited








over seven days

3 to 5 years old


night

5 to 12 years old


night






schedule


cool quiet and dark
















the USDAARS





sleep periods were

measured by the

activity monitors













amount of sleep















per night
















March 10 1953






























What Is Rabies





















































vaccine used




























fective for 1 year

























ered noninfectious







































rare in cats
















mal














repetitive action















goats





























suspect




ministered annually












paralysis







potential attacks





















the jaw (slack jaw)

















excessive bleating










rabies virus








attacks





Gloucester County


American Copper

Baltimore

Black Dash

Cabbage White

Checkered White

Dot-lined White

Eastern Pine Elfin


Hackberry Emperor


Indian Skipper

Little Glassywing

Persius Duskywing

Northern Cloudywing

Question Mark


Admiral

Silvery Checkerspot

Sleepy Orange


Two-spotted Skipper

Tawny-edged Skipper

Viceroy


Zebra Swallowtail


butterflies

Tidbits



Hessian Ave

National Park NJ

Coming

Early June












Page 14











July 5 amp 6 Open





Aug 9 amp 10 Open



Aug 30 amp 31 Open






Sept 21 Open









Oct 26 Open






Nutri Net



Garden Resources





















days











































season









frozen year round






sauces or desserts








jellies









maroon
























plants lawn garden








Page 18



















water is needed














Fertilizing





















never better

Light













eased








ing

















and leaves






Maintenance







insects and disease




static creation







imagination

Continued






quire

Planting
































Watering

















summer-squash sea-







stop









flower










Can you imagine how

enormous a


Gem


High Summer 2013




Tomato sauce







spaghetti


vegetables



Squash Recipes





1 cup breadcrumbs


Mix all ingredients



brown

Season to taste





Ticks Disease Cycle










and vacations















one animal host


ease

bull headache




fatigue











tick-borne disease














have young children











bacterium




Repellents
















Page 7

Pesticides













READ AND FOLLOW ALL



control include

SEVIN (carbaryl)











granular treatment








these times













not getting a good




















mass index







rics at Baylor and

first author of the

study

Wong and col-

leagues recruited








over seven days

3 to 5 years old


night

5 to 12 years old


night






schedule


cool quiet and dark
















the USDAARS





sleep periods were

measured by the

activity monitors













amount of sleep















per night
















March 10 1953






























What Is Rabies





















































vaccine used




























fective for 1 year

























ered noninfectious







































rare in cats
















mal














repetitive action















goats





























suspect




ministered annually












paralysis







potential attacks





















the jaw (slack jaw)

















excessive bleating










rabies virus








attacks





Gloucester County


American Copper

Baltimore

Black Dash

Cabbage White

Checkered White

Dot-lined White

Eastern Pine Elfin


Hackberry Emperor


Indian Skipper

Little Glassywing

Persius Duskywing

Northern Cloudywing

Question Mark


Admiral

Silvery Checkerspot

Sleepy Orange


Two-spotted Skipper

Tawny-edged Skipper

Viceroy


Zebra Swallowtail


butterflies

Tidbits



Hessian Ave

National Park NJ

Coming

Early June












Page 14











July 5 amp 6 Open





Aug 9 amp 10 Open



Aug 30 amp 31 Open






Sept 21 Open









Oct 26 Open






Nutri Net



Garden Resources





















days











































season









frozen year round






sauces or desserts








jellies









maroon
























plants lawn garden








Page 18















summer-squash sea-







stop









flower










Can you imagine how

enormous a


Gem


High Summer 2013




Tomato sauce







spaghetti


vegetables



Squash Recipes





1 cup breadcrumbs


Mix all ingredients



brown

Season to taste





Ticks Disease Cycle










and vacations















one animal host


ease

bull headache




fatigue











tick-borne disease














have young children











bacterium




Repellents
















Page 7

Pesticides













READ AND FOLLOW ALL



control include

SEVIN (carbaryl)











granular treatment








these times













not getting a good




















mass index







rics at Baylor and

first author of the

study

Wong and col-

leagues recruited








over seven days

3 to 5 years old


night

5 to 12 years old


night






schedule


cool quiet and dark
















the USDAARS





sleep periods were

measured by the

activity monitors













amount of sleep















per night
















March 10 1953






























What Is Rabies





















































vaccine used




























fective for 1 year

























ered noninfectious







































rare in cats
















mal














repetitive action















goats





























suspect




ministered annually












paralysis







potential attacks





















the jaw (slack jaw)

















excessive bleating










rabies virus








attacks





Gloucester County


American Copper

Baltimore

Black Dash

Cabbage White

Checkered White

Dot-lined White

Eastern Pine Elfin


Hackberry Emperor


Indian Skipper

Little Glassywing

Persius Duskywing

Northern Cloudywing

Question Mark


Admiral

Silvery Checkerspot

Sleepy Orange


Two-spotted Skipper

Tawny-edged Skipper

Viceroy


Zebra Swallowtail


butterflies

Tidbits



Hessian Ave

National Park NJ

Coming

Early June












Page 14











July 5 amp 6 Open





Aug 9 amp 10 Open



Aug 30 amp 31 Open






Sept 21 Open









Oct 26 Open






Nutri Net



Garden Resources





















days











































season









frozen year round






sauces or desserts








jellies









maroon
























plants lawn garden








Page 18















Ticks Disease Cycle










and vacations















one animal host


ease

bull headache




fatigue











tick-borne disease














have young children











bacterium




Repellents
















Pesticides













READ AND FOLLOW ALL



control include

SEVIN (carbaryl)











granular treatment








these times













not getting a good




















mass index







rics at Baylor and

first author of the

study

Wong and col-

leagues recruited








over seven days

3 to 5 years old


night

5 to 12 years old


night






schedule


cool quiet and dark
















the USDAARS





sleep periods were

measured by the

activity monitors













amount of sleep















per night
















March 10 1953






























What Is Rabies





















































vaccine used




























fective for 1 year

























ered noninfectious







































rare in cats
















mal














repetitive action















goats





























suspect




ministered annually












paralysis







potential attacks





















the jaw (slack jaw)

















excessive bleating










rabies virus








attacks





Gloucester County


American Copper

Baltimore

Black Dash

Cabbage White

Checkered White

Dot-lined White

Eastern Pine Elfin


Hackberry Emperor


Indian Skipper

Little Glassywing

Persius Duskywing

Northern Cloudywing

Question Mark


Admiral

Silvery Checkerspot

Sleepy Orange


Two-spotted Skipper

Tawny-edged Skipper

Viceroy


Zebra Swallowtail


butterflies

Tidbits



Hessian Ave

National Park NJ

Coming

Early June












Page 14











July 5 amp 6 Open





Aug 9 amp 10 Open



Aug 30 amp 31 Open






Sept 21 Open









Oct 26 Open






Nutri Net



Garden Resources





















days











































season









frozen year round






sauces or desserts








jellies









maroon
























plants lawn garden








Page 18














not getting a good




















mass index







rics at Baylor and

first author of the

study

Wong and col-

leagues recruited








over seven days

3 to 5 years old


night

5 to 12 years old


night






schedule


cool quiet and dark
















the USDAARS





sleep periods were

measured by the

activity monitors













amount of sleep















per night
















March 10 1953






























What Is Rabies





















































vaccine used




























fective for 1 year

























ered noninfectious







































rare in cats
















mal














repetitive action















goats





























suspect




ministered annually












paralysis







potential attacks





















the jaw (slack jaw)

















excessive bleating










rabies virus








attacks





Gloucester County


American Copper

Baltimore

Black Dash

Cabbage White

Checkered White

Dot-lined White

Eastern Pine Elfin


Hackberry Emperor


Indian Skipper

Little Glassywing

Persius Duskywing

Northern Cloudywing

Question Mark


Admiral

Silvery Checkerspot

Sleepy Orange


Two-spotted Skipper

Tawny-edged Skipper

Viceroy


Zebra Swallowtail


butterflies

Tidbits



Hessian Ave

National Park NJ

Coming

Early June












Page 14











July 5 amp 6 Open





Aug 9 amp 10 Open



Aug 30 amp 31 Open






Sept 21 Open









Oct 26 Open






Nutri Net



Garden Resources





















days











































season









frozen year round






sauces or desserts








jellies









maroon
























plants lawn garden








Page 18

























March 10 1953






























What Is Rabies





















































vaccine used




























fective for 1 year

























ered noninfectious







































rare in cats
















mal














repetitive action















goats





























suspect




ministered annually












paralysis







potential attacks





















the jaw (slack jaw)

















excessive bleating










rabies virus








attacks





Gloucester County


American Copper

Baltimore

Black Dash

Cabbage White

Checkered White

Dot-lined White

Eastern Pine Elfin


Hackberry Emperor


Indian Skipper

Little Glassywing

Persius Duskywing

Northern Cloudywing

Question Mark


Admiral

Silvery Checkerspot

Sleepy Orange


Two-spotted Skipper

Tawny-edged Skipper

Viceroy


Zebra Swallowtail


butterflies

Tidbits



Hessian Ave

National Park NJ

Coming

Early June












Page 14











July 5 amp 6 Open





Aug 9 amp 10 Open



Aug 30 amp 31 Open






Sept 21 Open









Oct 26 Open






Nutri Net



Garden Resources





















days











































season









frozen year round






sauces or desserts








jellies









maroon
























plants lawn garden








Page 18













What Is Rabies





















































vaccine used




























fective for 1 year

























ered noninfectious







































rare in cats
















mal














repetitive action















goats





























suspect




ministered annually












paralysis







potential attacks





















the jaw (slack jaw)

















excessive bleating










rabies virus








attacks





Gloucester County


American Copper

Baltimore

Black Dash

Cabbage White

Checkered White

Dot-lined White

Eastern Pine Elfin


Hackberry Emperor


Indian Skipper

Little Glassywing

Persius Duskywing

Northern Cloudywing

Question Mark


Admiral

Silvery Checkerspot

Sleepy Orange


Two-spotted Skipper

Tawny-edged Skipper

Viceroy


Zebra Swallowtail


butterflies

Tidbits



Hessian Ave

National Park NJ

Coming

Early June












Page 14











July 5 amp 6 Open





Aug 9 amp 10 Open



Aug 30 amp 31 Open






Sept 21 Open









Oct 26 Open






Nutri Net



Garden Resources





















days











































season









frozen year round






sauces or desserts








jellies









maroon
























plants lawn garden








Page 18























mal














repetitive action















goats





























suspect




ministered annually












paralysis







potential attacks





















the jaw (slack jaw)

















excessive bleating










rabies virus








attacks





Gloucester County


American Copper

Baltimore

Black Dash

Cabbage White

Checkered White

Dot-lined White

Eastern Pine Elfin


Hackberry Emperor


Indian Skipper

Little Glassywing

Persius Duskywing

Northern Cloudywing

Question Mark


Admiral

Silvery Checkerspot

Sleepy Orange


Two-spotted Skipper

Tawny-edged Skipper

Viceroy


Zebra Swallowtail


butterflies

Tidbits



Hessian Ave

National Park NJ

Coming

Early June












Page 14











July 5 amp 6 Open





Aug 9 amp 10 Open



Aug 30 amp 31 Open






Sept 21 Open









Oct 26 Open






Nutri Net



Garden Resources





















days











































season









frozen year round






sauces or desserts








jellies









maroon
























plants lawn garden








Page 18














Gloucester County


American Copper

Baltimore

Black Dash

Cabbage White

Checkered White

Dot-lined White

Eastern Pine Elfin


Hackberry Emperor


Indian Skipper

Little Glassywing

Persius Duskywing

Northern Cloudywing

Question Mark


Admiral

Silvery Checkerspot

Sleepy Orange


Two-spotted Skipper

Tawny-edged Skipper

Viceroy


Zebra Swallowtail


butterflies

Tidbits



Hessian Ave

National Park NJ

Coming

Early June












Page 14











July 5 amp 6 Open





Aug 9 amp 10 Open



Aug 30 amp 31 Open






Sept 21 Open









Oct 26 Open






Nutri Net



Garden Resources





















days











































season









frozen year round






sauces or desserts








jellies









maroon
























plants lawn garden








Page 18



















Page 14











July 5 amp 6 Open





Aug 9 amp 10 Open



Aug 30 amp 31 Open






Sept 21 Open









Oct 26 Open






Nutri Net



Garden Resources





















days











































season









frozen year round






sauces or desserts








jellies









maroon
























plants lawn garden








Page 18
























July 5 amp 6 Open





Aug 9 amp 10 Open



Aug 30 amp 31 Open






Sept 21 Open









Oct 26 Open






Nutri Net



Garden Resources





















days











































season









frozen year round






sauces or desserts








jellies









maroon
























plants lawn garden








Page 18
















Nutri Net



Garden Resources





















days











































season









frozen year round






sauces or desserts








jellies









maroon
























plants lawn garden








Page 18













plants lawn garden








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