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Spring into action Julie Cascio, University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service Spring has arrived! With the challenges presented by the virus that is going through our country, we are experiencing more time in our homes. Some of this causes challenges; some offers opportunities.

EASTER arrives this April. Take time to celebrate Easter this year in new ways. Use what is on hand to make gifts and cards, play games, create new recipes or more.

Here are just a few ideas of activities that help us spring into action!

CLEAN: Take time to clean from ceiling to floor. Clean room by room. Get the family involved. Putting on some music or establishing a family reward as an incentive to get the work done are ideas. Then use the experience to set up on-going cleaning habits.

Sweep off any dust or cobwebs on the walls.

Regularly clean sink and shower drains to remove hair and grease.

Vacuum heating and cooling system vents

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monthly and replace the air filter as directed by the manufacturer instructions.

Read the labels on every cleaning product and take the time to learn how to care for different finishes.

ENJOY OUTDOORS, Safely! With snow melting ice can form. Wear boots or shoes with good cleats. Wear gloves. If you will be in an area with others that might be close, wear a mask (It helps prevent the bites of cold wind as well as COVID-19.) Wear a coat that can handle the weather. Spring means it is warming up, but we live in Alaska. Cold continues for a while…

As time is spent outdoors to exercise and expend energy, it is a time to watch nature growing. What leaves are beginning to bud on the trees? What plants are beginning in areas were snow is already melting away? Do bird watching to learn what birds are in your area.

PLAY GAMES. Put together an outside scavenger hunt. For this, make a list of spring objects (rocks, pine cones, last year’s leaves, etc.) to look out for, and check them off as you find them outside.

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Build an indoor fort. Spread a sheet over the high back of two chairs to crawl underneath.

COLLECT ROCKS. When walking outside, collect different size rocks, or all the same size.

- Paint them with your favorite colors.

Add a magnet to attach to the fridge.

- Use them to play hopscotch MAKE CRAFTS from items already in the house: chalk, paint, crayons, colored pencils, paper, cardboard, etc. Or use these items to make games to play. Learn to sew, crochet or knit with fabrics and yarns in the house.

BAKE and COOK. Be creative. Search through your shelves, frig and freezer to see what is on hand. It is a good time to use what is in the freezer so there is room for the fish or moose caught and vegetables you’ll grow. Another option is to can those items to preserve them. Follow the correct procedures for canning food using the publications in cespubs.uaf.edu GARDENING: Plan a garden that will fill your family need, but not too large to maintain. This month start seedlings inside to plant outside when the weather warms.

The garden publications at cespubs.uaf.edu provide information on varieties that work well in Alaska, ways to start seedlings, and more!

There are many ways to use this time to Spring into Action.

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The trail-ready Grizzly EPS and EPS SE are the best-performing ATVs in the class, with superior capability, all-day comfort, and legendary durability. Featuring 14-inch aluminum wheels, specially designed Maxxis® tires, Ultramatic® Transmission, and superior rider connectivity via a large LCD digital meter. Both come with powerful engines and feature On-Comm ® and 4WD and electric power steering. The Special Edition Grizzly further enhances rugged terrain capability with a factory installed WARN® Pro Vantage 2500 winch and high quality painted bodywork.

ATVs with engine sizes of greater than 90cc are recommended for use only by those age 16 and older. YAMAHA recommends that all ATV riders take an approved training course.

For safety and training information, see your dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887 surfaces. Never ride on public roads. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Never. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety: Always avoid paved carry passengers.

Never engage in stunt riding. Riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. Avoid excessive speed. And be particularly careful on difficult terrain. ©2019 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. • YamahaOutdoors.com

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Yamaha is recommended for use only by riders 16 years and older.

ATVs at Yamaha10YearBelt.com. ATV Riders: ATV model shown dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887. *10 year limited V-Belt warranty; see terms for details course. For safety and training information, see your . Side-by-Side Riders: Side-by-Side (SxS) passengers carry never recommends that all ATV riders take an approved training clothing; protective and protection clothing. wear a helmet, eye can be hazardous to operate. For your safety: Always years and older with a valid driver’s license. Always wear your seat belt, helmet, eye protection and protective the ROHVA at models are recommended for use only by operators 16 an approved training course. For Side-by-Side safety and training information, see your dealer or callengage in stunt before operation. Avoid excessive speeds and never or other drugs; Yamaha recommends that all Side-by-Side riders take the Owner’s Manual and the product warning labels 1-866-267-2751. ATV and Side-by-Side Riders: Read public roads. And be particularly careful on difficult terrain. Never ride under the influence of alcoholotorsports.com riding. Always avoid paved surfaces and never ride on optional accessories. ©2019 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. • YamahaM it is illegal and dangerous. Some models shown with

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Yamaha Motorcycles, ATVs & Snowmachines Available At These Participating Yamaha Dealers: Alaska Fun Center

Alaska House of Yamaha

ATVs with engine sizes of greater than 90cc are recommended for use only by those age 16 and older. YAMAHA recommends that all ATV riders take an approved training course.

For safety and training information, see your dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887. surfaces. Never ride on public roads. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety: Always avoid paved Never carry passengers. Never engage in stunt riding. Riding and alcohol/ drugs don’t mix. Avoid excessive speed. And be particularly careful on difficult terrain. ©2019 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. • YamahaOutdoors.com

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Yamaha is recommended for use only by riders 16 years and older.

ATVs at Yamaha10YearBelt.com. ATV Riders: ATV model shown dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887. *10 year limited V-Belt warranty; see terms for details de (SxS) course. For safety and training information, see your Side-by-Si training Riders: approved de an take Side-by-Si . riders ATV all passengers that carry ds recommen protection and protective clothing; never eye clothing. helmet, a wear protective and Always safety: protection your eye For wear your seat belt, helmet, can be hazardous to operate. the ROHVA at years and older with a valid driver’s license. Always models are recommended for use only by operators 16 an approved training course. For Side-by-Side safety and training information, see your dealer or callengage in stunt speeds and never Yamaha recommends that all Side-by-Side riders take the product warning labels before operation. Avoid excessive and Manual other drugs; Owner’s or the Read alcohol of Riders: de influence the Side-by-Si under terrain. Never ride 1-866-267-2751. ATV and public roads. And be particularly careful on difficult otorsports.com riding. Always avoid paved surfaces and never ride on optional accessories. ©2019 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. • YamahaM it is illegal and dangerous. Some models shown with

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(Hint: it is NOT the money in the Camper Valley RV ad.)

All you need to do is find the picture of the $100 Dollar Bill and tell us the ad and page number you found it on, along with your name, address and phone number.

(If you don’t give us your address and phone number we can’t send you the money!)

We will then have a random drawing from your submissions on April 24, 2020

to pick ONE WINNER

Mail or bring all submissions to: WORD SEARCH ANSWER GreatLander Publications 3110 Spenard Road Anchorage, AK 99503 – Please include your email address –

or email to: contest@greatlander.com

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Home & Garden

Coping with stress Julie Cascio, University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, Mat-Su District Life’s ups and downs happen! Last summer’s warmth inspired enjoying our lakes, trails, gardening, hunting – all kinds of fun experiences. In the MatSu Valley, earthquakes, wild fires, flooding, and now the changes brought on by the pandemic have been Julie Cascio occurring. How we handle, or don’t handle, stressful situations affects our lives.

Stress is the body’s reaction to the changing demands of life. Stress motivates us to get things done! Happy life events (such as having a baby, getting a new job) and negative events (such as death of a loved one, divorce, emergency situations, or financial difficulties) can cause stress. Children and adults of all ages experience stress.

An example of a current stress situation may be a change in the job due to the pan-

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demic emergency. Staying at home to work or do school with others around may mean lots of distractions. Or may be more noise.

This makes it hard to concentrate on work or homework. Getting up to get a drink of water may show chores that need to be done in the house. Focusing on work may make others in the home feel neglected. The inability to spend time with other family or friends may cause loneliness or the guilt of not helping.

Yikes!

Stress can impact us physically and emotionally. Physical response to stress can delay the body healing or lead to ulcers or high blood pressure. Excessive crying, anxiety and anger are some emotional symptoms of the impact of stress.

In the Montana State University Extension publication “Understanding and Managing Stress” Dr. Sandra Bailey writes that finding positive ways to manage or cope with stress is essential to overall health. There are a variety of activities that can reduce stress. Some may do yoga to relax while others choose to ride a snowmachine. Activities may only take a few minutes; others may take a few hours or an entire day.

There are a variety of ideas for reducing

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fronting your feelings stress. They do not need to cost anyStress Reduction Ideas and looking realistiTake a walk or hike cally at your situation thing. Keep in mind (stay 6 feet away from others met) are important steps to that not managing Play with a pet being able to cope. stress may result in a Listen to music Talk with your famserious health probDo relaxing exercises lem. ily and/or friends.

Read Some people take The feelings and Practice spirituality things in stride, not stresses you are havVisit with a friend on the phone getting upset when ing may be shared Reduce caffeine consumption faced with challengby others. By talking, es. Others become you can express, vent tense and are unable to effectively deal with and accept your feelings in constructive ways. the problem.

Together you can provide the support and re “How we perceive a stressor impacts our assurance to one another that can help build success in overcoming it. Those who see the more positive self-esteem. stressor as an opportunity for growth handle To better cope with stress, take care of stress much better,” Dr Bailey shares in the yourself and your family. “Keep your body “Family Stress and Coping” publication. healthy. Eat balanced meals, get enough sleep Stressors can add up! Learning to manage and exercise regularly,” shares Linda Boelter daily stressors helps us handle stress better and Joan LeFebvre in their University of Wiswhen larger stress occurs. Natural disasters are consin Extension publication “Taking Care of beyond our control. Acknowledging our lack Yourself.” of control and learning to let go of stressors we For more ideas on stress reduction visit @ can’t control will help in reducing our overall MatsuExtension Facebook. This month new stress. stress busting ideas will be shared. Explore Do recognize your feelings; don’t try to ig- the activities, practice them, and you will find nore them. Although it may feel painful, con- ways that make a difference in your stress level.

This information was published on March 4, 2020. Rolling updates on COVID-19 can be found at the World Health Organization website at who.int. Updates can also be found at www.cdc.gov/COVID19.

COVID-19 Signs & Symptoms

Wuhan

Considered the epicenter of the outbreak, the first reported cases of COVID-19 emerged from this city located in China’s Hubei province on December 31, 2019.

Coronaviruses (CoV)

are a family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more severe diseases.

Source: World Health Organization

Fever • Cough • Shortness of Breath Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Senior citizens and those with underlying medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, lung disease, cancer or diabetes are at increased risk for severe symptoms, which can lead to viral pneumonia and even death.

COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 is a strain of coronavirus that had not been previously identified in humans, making it a novel coronavirus.

The disease caused by this virus is known as COVID-19.

Source: World Health Organization

80%

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of COVID-19 cases are mild, causing cold- or flu-like symptoms

The estimated global mortality rate for COVID-19, although researchers state this number may shift Source: World Health Organization

Protect Yourself & Others

Source: Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, as reported by the American Medical Association JAMA Network.

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3. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then dispose of the tissue in the trash.

4. Stay at home when sick until your symptoms are gone.

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√A nyone with COVID-19 or symptoms √ Health workers √ Caretakers of someone infected with COVID-19 Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)

Testing Guidelines

If you feel sick with fever, cough or difficulty breathing, contact your doctor or local health department to help determine if you should be tested for COVID-19.

People experiencing severe breathing problems should seek immediate medical attention.

Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

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WINNERS

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Ages 4-6

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Deacon Geary, Age 5

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Ages 10-12 Winners will receive their gift card by mail.

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Thank you to everyone who entered! Be sure to color your entry for April!

Mail in your coloring entry for a chance to win one of our DQ-licious 8” Round Cakes!

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Kids! Send in your coloring contest entry for a chance to win an 8” cake from Dairy Queen!

One winner from each age group 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12 will be announced in the May 2020 Greatlander.

Name:________________________________________________ Age:______ Phone:_____________________ Mailing Address:__________________________________________ E-mail:___________________________

Parents - Please help your child legibly write their name. If we can’t read it, we might not be able to spell it correctly. Thanks!

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