April & May 2017 Newsletter

4-H Robotics Club

Club leaders, Scott Mitchell and Ken Sharp, have an energetic and inquisitive group of 4-H members building Lego EV3 Mindstorm robots and then programming them to perform various challenges. Below, club member Alex Mills programs the bot he built. Technology is now and in

our future. Our youth are on track to be leaders in the workplace. Whether working for a large corporation or on the Jerry Brewer

dairy farm, robotics and technology have a job to do!

The 4-H Robotics Club meets every Tuesday school is in session at the Crawford

County High School from 3:15-4:45 PM. Come for a visit to check it out and join us!

Cupcake Wars SPARK Club!

Thanks to Pastry Chef, Mary Bolin, for volunteering her time to teach some of our 4-H members the

basic skills for cake decorating. The kids had a great time!

Dog & Cat Show Exhibits

Please make sure you have the vet form in your 4-H binder if you plan on showing a

dog or cat. You MUST have this form completed in order to show. If you do not have

one, you can print a copy online at https://extension.purdue.edu/4h/Pages/projects.aspx

or contact the Extension Office and we will mail one to you. Thanks

Team members: Rease Allen, Dakota Bowman, Marcus Eastridge, Sawyer Eastridge,

Spencer Enlow, Camryn Fraze, Claudia Fraze, Trenton Hensley, Thomas Hogan, Riley House,

Skylar Howell, Katie Lynch, Kaleigh Mitchell, Nathan Wiseman, Jadin Wolf and Kabrin Wolf.

Coaches: Troy Mason and John Mitchell.

Big thanks to all the parents for all the help!!

Crawford County

4-H Livestock

Judging Team

The team has been practicing at local farms in preparation for Area 2’s

4-H contest on April 6th at United Livestock Producers, Inc.

Special thanks to the Eastridge Family, Mitchell Family, Shannon Haney,

and Howell Cattle Company for hosting practices.

Good Luck Team!

New SPARK Clubs Coming Soon...

Canoe the Blue

(Details coming in April)

Join 4-H by May 1 and enroll in the Canoe the Blue Spark Club. Spend the day with 4-H volunteers including the Crawford County Sheriff ’s Department as your guides and learn about water safety and canoeing tips and techniques. Potential dates for the trip are June 7, 8,or 9.

Watch our Facebook page for more information to come! https://www.facebook.com/crawfordextension/

Dog Care & Obedience Leader: Rhonda Adams (812) 613-0436

Grades 3rd - 12th

Join Us along with leader, Rhonda Adams for our first Dog

Care SPARK Club. Grooming and obedience are just a few of

the things you will learn. Dates will be selected soon. For

more information or to sign up, please contact the Extension

Office at (812) 338-2352.

If you are enrolled in the dog show for the 2017 fair it is highly encouraged that you participate

A New Spark Club: Introduction to Sewing

Learn the basics of sewing and complete a project for the 2017 Fair!

When: Saturday May 13, 20 and 27

Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Where: Community Presbyterian Church at 175 S. Townsend Drive, Leavenworth, IN 47137

Who: Open to 4-H youth grades 3-12. Class size limited to 10.

Cost: $5.00 for youth already enrolled in 4-H. $20.00 for youth to enroll in 4-H and include the Spark Club Sewing activity

Enroll by May 1, 2017 by calling the Purdue Extension Office at 812-338-2352

Club Leaders: Carol Sharp and Megan Timberlake

Learn basic sewing skills using a sewing machine. Finished project for fair will be a drawstring purse. Come to learn and have fun!

SPARK Club fees will vary. You must be enrolled in 4-H to participate.

Like our Facebook page, Purdue Extension Crawford County,

for more information on SPARK Clubs and 4-H news!! https://www.facebook.com/crawfordextension/

Sat. April 29, 11 – 2… on the library lawn …Indiana Ave., English, IN

Come out and have fun with bubble blowing, playdoh, puzzles, Legos, hand painting, hoop throwing, bouncy house, bean bag toss, parachute play, getting out of a smoke filled house, and other fun events!

is again sponsoring our annual

Next club meeting - Monday, April 10th 5:30pm 4-H Park, Clover Room

Guest Speaker - Christine Harbeson from the Community Foundation of Crawford County. Keystone Club members are invited. Please invite your friends to this event, too.

Agenda: Upcoming community service events: Saturday April 29, Saturday May 13, Thursday June 29. Jr Leader project Fundraiser Upcoming trips/opportunities Common Measures Survey Prepare room and meal for 6:30 PM

Jr. Leaders Update...

Thanks to the Crawford County Extension Board, our volunteers, and our community for a wonderful evening at the Annual Exten-

sion Board Dinner held on March 11, 2017 at 4-H Park.

Thanks to the Crawford County Extension Board, our volunteers, and

our community for a wonderful evening at the Annual Extension Board Dinner held on March 11,

2017 at 4-H Park.

Special thanks to Christine Harbeson of the Community Foundation of Crawford County for being our guest speaker at the annual Purdue Extension Dinner.

County Extension Spotlight

What you can learn from wellderlies

Some people live long lives with no disease or serious illness. What can they teach you about healthy living?

Source: Harvard Men’s Health Watch, March 2017 Despite all of the advertisements for anti-aging products, we must come to the realization that starting at birth the aging process begins and that is a good thing. While working on my doctoral degree at the University of Kentucky, I had the opportunity to take several courses through the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and obtain a graduate certificate in gerontology. It was an enlightening experience to learn that while you won't live forever, it may be possible to live a long and maybe disease-free life by following the lead of "wellderlies." This is a term to describe a special group of people who have reached ages 90 to 100 without having any major health issue or disease. And if they do get sick, it often happens late in their life and a short period before death. "A lot of this group's healthy longevity is due to genetics, which men cannot control," says Ardeshir Hashmi, medical director for Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital Senior Health. "But many wellderlies often follow other lifestyle choices that can further protect them from illness, and those are lessons that anyone can follow."

Why are wellderlies special? The name wellderlies comes from the Wellderly Study, which was launched in 2007 by the Scripps Translational Science Institute and focuses on unlocking the genetic secrets behind lifelong health. The ongoing project has enrolled more than 1,400 people ranging in age from 80 to 105 who have not developed any chronic medical conditions or diseases, including cancer, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, or heart attack. The researchers sequenced the whole genomes of the wellderlies and compared them with those of other older adults from another study. Over all, they have analyzed more than 24 million individual gene variants in both groups. Their initial findings, published in the May 5, 2016 issue of Cell, showed that the wellderly group had a significantly lower genetic risk for Alzheimer's and coronary artery disease compared with the other group. While the researchers did not find a silver bullet for healthy longevity, they discovered a higher-than-normal presence of genetic variants that might be associated with greater protection from cognitive decline and heart disease. When wellderlies do get sick, it often is quite late in life. Another study, published online July 5, 2016, by the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, reviewed the health status of almost 3,000 centenarians and near-centenarians with a parental history of longevity and looked at the ages at which they developed five major age-related health problems: cancer, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, osteoporosis, and stroke.

The researchers found that among the longest-living men, cancer afflicted only 20% and didn't appear until about age 96. In a control group of people ages 58 to 95 without a parental history of longevity, 20% of the men developed cancer by age 78.

Making good choices But is a long, disease-free life only for those with the good fortune of good genes? While genetics plays a big part, it appears other factors also help wellderlies live long, healthy lives. "They tend to embody some basic lifestyle principles across the board," says Dr. Hashmi. "For some of these the science is strong, and for others it is more anecdotal, but they are behaviors that anyone can adopt and follow." Here are five areas that tend to stand out.

Stay connected. Loneliness and social isolation are just as much a threat to longevity as obesity, according to research in the March 2015 Perspectives on Psychological Science. It can be difficult for older adults to maintain friendships and keep an active social life, but wellderlies make an effort to stay connected, says Dr. Hashmi.

"Companionship with friends, or a partner if you are single, not only helps increase your personal interaction, but can introduce you to other people and their family members, which can further expand your social network." Another way is to host friends for dinner, or join a ROMEO club (Retired Old Men Eating Out), where older men socialize over weekly or monthly meals. (www.health.harvard.edu/romeo).

Use less medication. It is easier now for seniors to get caught in a cycle of taking a lot of medication for even the smallest ailment. Not only are multiple drugs sometimes tough to administer, but they can interact with each other and cause serious side effects like confusion and falls. "However, the medicine lists of wellderlies tend to be quite short," says Dr. Hashmi. Always ask your doctor if a new drug is really necessary or if there are any nondrug alternatives available. "Also, review your current medications with your doctor every year to see if you should discontinue them or lower the dosage," says Dr. Hashmi.

Get moving. People who met the recommended weekly guideline of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, or 75 minutes of high-intensity exercise, lowered their risk of premature death by 31% compared with people who did not exercise, according to a study in the June 2015 JAMA Internal Medicine, which reviewed data for 660,000 adults from six studies. No surprise there, but the research also found that those who exercised at a level less than the weekly guidelines still lowered their risk of premature death by an impressive 20%. "For older adults like wellderlies, consistency may be better than intensity in terms of longevity," says Dr. Rory Weiner, a cardiologist with Massachusetts General Hospital. "This is good news for men as they get older and may have trouble hitting a certain level of intensity during exercise." Do some kind of cardio activity on a regular basis to keep your heart healthy. "Just 10 minutes a day is better than nothing, like a slow treadmill walk at a slight incline," says Dr. Weiner.

Embrace a sense of purpose. Wellderlies tend to be optimistic about life and have a strong sense of purpose, says Dr. Hashmi, and this mindset is linked with a lower risk of heart disease and early death. Research in the February/March 2016 Psychosomatic Medicine reviewed 10 studies involving 137,000 people that dealt with sense of purpose and death rates. They found that a high sense of purpose is associated with a 23% reduction in death from all causes and a 19% lower risk of heart attack, stroke, or the need for a bypass or stent procedure. One way to maintain a sense of purpose is to keep busy and challenge yourself—for instance, with part-time work or volunteering. "Having a routine to follow also can help individuals stay regimented in other aspects of their life and contribute to an overall sense of well being," says Dr. Weiner.

Eat smart. It is not clear if one type of diet is better than another in terms of longevity. However, wellderlies tend to abide by certain dietary principles, says Dr. Weiner: "They are more likely to stay away from processed foods, especially those with high amounts of sodium, and eat less red meat." They also watch their portion sizes, avoid overeating, and maintain a healthy weight, which can be difficult for many older adults who either gain or lose weight as they age. Try this: avoid eating in front of the TV or computer—the distraction can trick you into eating more—and switch to smaller bowls, plates, and uten-sils, which can help you monitor portions.

Pinwheel Hit

At our Annual Extension Dinner

on March 11th I had several

compliments on the pinwheels

appetizers. With so many requesting

the recipes I thought this would be the

best way to share with everyone.

Enjoy!

- Janice McClure NEPA Purdue Extension

Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

2c. Cooked Shredded Chicken 1/2c your Favorite Wing Sauce 4 (6in) large flour tortillas (Green ones) 1/4c. Blue Cheese 1c. Cheddar Cheese shredded 8oz light cream cheese softened 2tbsp sour cream

Combine blue cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar cheese

Toss chicken with 1/2c wing sauce Combine chicken with the cheese mixture Spread thin layer of chicken mixture over tortilla

leaving about 1/2” border so it won’t squish out when you roll it.

Roll shells up tightly Repeat this process for the remaining tortilla shells VERY IMPORTANT STEP…. Wrap each one indi-

vidually and as tight as possible in saran wrap

then place in refrigerator to chill/set for at least

two hours before slicing to serve .

Veggie Pinwheels

8oz cream cheese softened 1c. mayonnaise 1packet dry ranch dressing mix 1tsp dried dill weed 8 (8in) flour tortillas 3 /2c. finely chopped assorted vegetables (I used ½ c. shredded carrots, 1 1/2c broccoli, 1 ½ c. cauliflower 1 ½c. Shredded cheddar cheese

Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, and dill weed.

Working with one tortilla at a time spread 1/4c cheese mixture evenly over tortilla going all the way to the edge

Divide veggies and cheese evenly over tortillas VERY IMPORTANT STEP…. Wrap each one

individually and as tight as possible in saran wrap then place in refrigerator to chill/set for at least two hours before slicing to serve.

If rolls seem loose or have air pockets unroll and reroll them tight.

Southwest Pinwheels

2c. Chicken, cooked & shredded 1/2tsp Minced Garlic 5 Green onions, chopped 1small Jalapeno, diced 1 10oz can Rotel Tomatoes 1/4c. chopped black olives 1/2tsp Black pepper 1/2tsp Lawerys Season Salt 1c. Cheddar cheese, shredded 3tbsp. light sour cream 1 8oz block softened cream cheese 1c. Uncle Bens precooked rice (any flavor) 5-6 large burrito sie flour tortillas

Combine cream cheese, sour cream, the entire slightly drained can Rotel, season salt and black pepper. Mix until creamy.

Add green onion, olives, cheddar cheese and jalapeno and stir in. Fold in shredded chicken. Spread thin layer of chicken mixture over tortilla leaving about 1/2”

border so it won’t squish out when you roll it. Roll shells up tightly Repeat this process for the remaining tortilla shells VERY IMPORTANT STEP…. Wrap each one individually and as

tight as possible in saran wrap then place in refrigerator to chill/set for at least one hour before slicing to serve

——–————————Beef Cattle Fly Control——————————

Warmer weather brings more pest problems. Horn flies and face flies are key pests of cattle in Southern Indiana.

Both species breed in fresh pasture manure piles but present very different threats and management problems.

Fortunately, there are a variety of fly control options. Horn flies are blood feeders. They remain on animals most of

the time, taking 20 to 30 small blood meals per day. More than 100 flies along the sides and backs of each animal

every day during the fly season can mean 12 to 15 pounds lower weaning weights for spring calves and poor gains

for older animals.

Flies not only cause irritation, but can carry and spread diseas-

es, such as mastitis, and infections and can cause economic

losses due to reduced gains and performance. There are various

methods that can be used to manage fly populations.

Sanitation—the key step in reducing fly numbers around barns

and confinement areas. Breeding sites include wet manure,

straw, decaying feed, and all combinations. Keep areas around

cattle pens, feed bunks and silos well drained. Insecticide

treatments will work better when used in conjunction with an

ongoing sanitation program to eliminate breeding sites.

Immediate spreading of manure will reduce fly development or

manure piles can be covered with black plastic.

Residual Fly Sprays—Insecticides may be applied as residual

surface sprays, non-residual space sprays, baits, manure sprays,

or feed additives. Always read and follow label instructions

before applying insecticides for fly control. Treat walls,

ceilings, posts, and other fly resting sites. Spray these areas

thoroughly and to the point of runoff. In order to minimize control failures due to insecticide resistance, do not

apply products containing the same active ingredient, or insecticides from the same chemical class, repeatedly

throughout an entire season. See product labels for use rates. Rotation of pyrethroid and organophosphate

insecticides can reduce the potential for development of resistance.

Do not contaminate food, water or utensils with spray. Do not treat animals directly. One gallon of spray treats

500-1,000 square feet, depending on the type of surface (See label directions). Apply to walls, ceilings and other

fly resting sites. Alternate applications of pyrethroid insecticides and organophosphates. Residual fly spray materi-

als listed above provide control for 1-7 weeks depending on fly infestation, weather, and surfaces treated.

Fly Traps— large numbers of flies can be caught in baited fly traps but the traps may not do not cause any

significant reduction in total fly numbers. In addition, this approach does not thing to eliminate fly breeding sites.

Electrocuting light traps may reduce house fly and stable fly numbers in closed buildings.

Fly baits— can be scattered where house flies congregate to provide some temporary reduction in numbers.

Never use baits where cattle or other domestic livestock can eat them. Place baits in areas where flies congregate,

such as window sills or doorways. Baits alone will not control fly populations. They should be used along with

sanitation and other insecticidal methods (e.g., residual and space sprays).

Contact sprays, fogs, or spaces sprays —provide rapid but short-term control of flies present during treatment.

Repeat as needed. Do not contaminate feed or water. Animals may be present during application but do not apply

space sprays directly to livestock. In order to minimize control failures due to insecticide resistance, do not apply

the same insecticide, or insecticide within the same chemical class (particularly pyrethroids), repeatedly throughout

an entire season. It is best to alternate applications of pyrethroids (permethrin, pyrethrins) with organophosphates

(dichlorvos) to reduce the potential for Insecticide resistance. See the label for use rates.

Pour-on products— ready-to-use formulations that are applied to animals in measured doses based upon body

weight. Horn flies are killed as they land on treated areas of the animal and pick up the insecticide through their

body. Typically, the pour-ons provide about four weeks of fly reduction so they must be reapplied at intervals or

used in combination with other methods. The length of control will vary with weather and other factors so treat

again when fly numbers build back up to about 100 per side but no sooner than the label instructions allow.

Feed / Mineral— Rabon 7.76% Larvicide Premix, blocks and mineral feeds may be used for fly control. See the

label for rates. Clarifly 0.67% Premix larvicides can be used for fly control. With either treatment, all animals most

consume the minimal daily amount for manure to contain an adequate level of the active ingredient to kill fly

maggots. S-methoprene IGR (Altosid) can be used for fly control in a variety of forms. Feed additives target fly

maggots breeding in fresh animal manure. Results can be very variable. All animals must eat a minimal dose of a

feed additive regularly. Supplementary control measures must be taken to deal with flies moving in from nearby

herds.

Manure sprays—kill fly larvae that are developing in treated areas. They are recommended where manure can-

not be removed on a 7 to 10 day schedule.

Insecticide Ear Tags- can provide good control of horn flies and may provide some reduction in face fly

numbers. Install tags after flies first appear in the spring Horn fly resistance to insecticides is an increasing

problem. If insecticide resistance is suspected, use tags containing an insecticide with a different Group number.

Remove tags at the end of the fly season (September) or before slaughter.

Dust bags—most effective in forced-use situations where cattle

have to pass under them regularly as they move to drink or eat.

The bottom of the bag should be low (about 18” above the

ground) so that the animal must lift it with its head to pass

through. This provides good insecticide placement to manage face

flies. The animal is treated for horn flies and other biting flies as

the bag drags along the backline.

Consider cost, convenience, physical layout, and rotational

grazing plans when selecting a control program. Flies are one of

the most difficult pests to manage and although they cannot be

totally controlled, it is possible to reduce populations and irritation

to livestock.

This article contains only a portion of the important information

included on pesticide labels. Always read the product label carefully before buying and using any pesticide. Any

statements in this article that disagree with the label must be disregarded. Many insecticides are sold under brand

names that are not listed. No endorsement is intended for products mentioned, nor is criticism meant for products

not listed.

- April - 1st: Livestock Enrollment Deadline

6th: Area II 4-H Livestock Judging contest; Little York, 9am

10th: Jr. Leaders mtg; 4-H Park, 5:30pm / Dinner & Speaker at 6:30pm

17th: 4-H Council mtg; 4-H Park, 6:30pm

20th: Cattleman’s spring mtg; 4-H Park 6:30pm

29th: Family Fun Fest; English Library 9:30am to 3pm

29th: National 4-H Day of Service!

- May - 8th: Jr. Leaders mtg; 4-H Park, 5:30pm

13th: Junior Career Adventure; CCHS 8am to 1pm

15th: 4-H Council mtg; 4-H Park, 6:30pm

18th: Extension Board mtg; 4-H Park, 6:30pm

29th: Memorial Day; Office Closed

- 4-H Events - DEADLINE TO ENROLL IN ALL 4-H EVENTS IS MAY 1ST!!!!

Area II Camp - June 2nd - 4th Round Up - June 26th - 28th Academy - June 14th -16th Jr. Leaders Conference - June 20th -23rd

Scholarships for a 50% discount off the total cost of $165.00 to the first ten 4-H members enrolled in camp or 50% off $190 for the first two enrolled for Academy or Round Up. Members who receive a 50% discount

scholarship will be reimbursed half their payment after they attend camp. Please contact the Purdue Extension Office at 812-338-2352.

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State 4-H Junior Leader Conference…

Tue, June 20th- Fri, June 23rd, University of Indianapolis, grades 9th-12th completed; Web site: https://extension.purdue.edu/4h/Pages/SJLC/ home.aspx/index.html; Facebook: 2017 State 4-H Jr. Leader Conference, registration due May 15th.

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

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