Erie Cattaraugus County Community Source 3/10/23

St. Patrick’s Day party planning

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COMPLIMENTARY TRAINING ON THE IMPACTS OF TRAUMA OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON MARCH 14

JAMESTOWN, N.Y.:--

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene (CCDMH) will provide training on the Impacts of Trauma for the public. The training will be held on March 14, 2023, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the James Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, N.Y. The training will be provided free of charge and is open to all community members.

The training will provide an overview of the effects of trauma on individuals. It will include important information regarding the impact of trauma on children, resulting in potential carryover into adulthood.

"This training came from feedback from a previous training I had done," said Vito Randazzo, training coordinator for the CCDMH.

"Since the COVID-19 pandemic, local behavioral health professionals have seen an increase in higher-risk cases with more intensity. The pandemic itself was traumatic, and many of the community members we serve have a history of trauma. We felt having a better understanding of trauma, and its impacts would be helpful to those that have experienced trauma or are supporting those that have."

CCDMH has recently offered trauma training for our local educators, law enforcement, and front-line healthcare workers, but this is the first open to all community members. Space for this training is limited, so advanced registration is recommended. To register, contact Debbie Ostroski by email at Ostroskd@chqgov. com or 716-661-8140.

Each March 17, and even in the days surrounding that date, the world is awash in kelly green. That’s because it is once again time to pay homage to the patron saint of Ireland and perhaps engage in a little spirited revelry.

St. Patrick’s Day is an opportunity to honor St. Patrick and celebrate the Irish diaspora and culture.

From lively bagpiping to delicious foods to spirited parades, St. Patrick’s Day features many chances for merriment, which can even extend to private parties held at home. The following are some party-planning ideas to ensure this St. Patrick’s Day is as jovial as ever.

Customize invitations

Get guests in the mood with themed party invitations. Whether paper invites or electronic ones, take advantage of the many designs available online and in-store. Entertaining puns and plays on words can be the way to go with invitations, which also can showcase shamrocks and other symbols of St. Patrick’s Day.

Incorporate white and orange

The color green garners its share of attention on St. Patrick’s Day. However, the earliest accounts of St. Patrick associate him with the color blue. Green was later adopted, perhaps in homage to the Emerald Isle. But green is not the only color associated with Ireland, as the nation’s flag can attest. White and orange decorations also

can round out displays on St. Patrick’s Day.

Stock up on gold coins

Party stores may sell foil-wrapped chocolate coins this time of year, and they can be used to create a “pot of gold” display at your St. Patrick’s Day party.

Hire a piper

Bagpipes feature prominently in St. Patrick’s Day parades, and hosts can book a piper to play a few tunes in traditional garb during a party.

Create an Irish pub at home

Set up an area of the space and provide the accoutrements one would find in an Irish pub. In addition to having Guinness available, stock other classic Irish spirits, including Irish Mist, Poitín, Jameson, Sheridan’s, Baileys, and Irish red ales. Keep Irish folk music playing in the background to impart a cozy feeling.

Invite a crowd

One of the best parts of a St. Patrick’s Day celebration is having plenty of celebrants together to reminisce and enjoy each other’s company. A crowd means better sing-a-longs and more opportunities to toast to good luck for the future. There are many ways to make private St. Patrick’s Day parties as special as public gatherings like parades.

How crafting benefits kids

Kids have boundless energy. Parents of young children can look to various activities to harness that energy, and crafting is one endeavor that makes use of kids’ enthusiasm and creativity.

Craft projects are more than just a means to getting energetic youngsters to sit down and focus their attention. Crafting pays various dividends for youngsters, some of which may surprise parents.

Crafting and handeye coordination

Crafting helps children develop hand-eye coordination. The Illinois-based North Shore Pediatric Therapy notes that crafts that involve drawing shapes, cutting patterns and writing require youngsters to use their fine motor coordination. Coloring, drawing and cutting also require children to use their hands together, helping to develop and strengthen their hand-eye coordination. That development can help kids perform a host of additional tasks, including tying shoes, buttoning coats and eating independently.

Crafting and creativity

Crafting presents a great opportunity for kids to explore their creativity. The American Academy of Pediatrics urges parents to prioritize creative, unplugged playtime for infants and toddlers, and that can include time devoted to craft projects. Craft projects can include more complicated undertakings in which kids fol -

low directions, or they can simply allow kids to create something from their own imaginations. Each type of project involves creating something new and encourages kids to develop their creative skills.

Crafting and patience

Parents know that patience is not necessarily a virtue of young children. Craft projects, particularly those that require cutting and gluing, do not provide instant gratification because they require multiple steps and time to dry before they’re completed. North Shore Pediatric Therapy notes that such projects teach kids self-regulation because they require youngsters to exhibit self-control and patience until the project can be considered finished.

Crafting and the classroom

A 2018 report from the AAP noted that children who use their hands are strengthening areas in the brain that are associated with spatial and mathematical learning. This is an important benefit of crafting and one that the AAP report notes is not gained by kids who forgo physical activities like crafting for play that relies on interactive media. The benefits of crafting associated with spatial and mathematical learning could help younger children once they begin their academic careers.

Crafting is a fun activity for kids and it’s also one that benefits their development in some surprising ways.

-BY CASSANDRA SKAL

Chickens, Beginning Farms, Wool, and More

CCE Chautauqua announces spring LEAF Workshops

will guide participants in wool felting soap!

The soap used for this workshop was made by Lynette Chase from Daybreaksdreams farm in Jamestown, NY.

Lynette makes soap with traditional ingredients and uses milk from her hand raised cows and Finn sheep. Everyone will get a bar to take home!

Designing A Farm Record Keeping System That Won’t Collect Dust

Tuesday March 14, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: JCC

(March 1, 2023) -- Cornell

JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK

Cooperative Extension Chautauqua County’s Agricultural Program is excited to announce the spring 2023 L.E.A.F. workshops.

The LEAF (Learn Empower Achieve Farm) Series is open to beginning farmers, established farms looking to diversify and grow, agriculture enthusiasts, homesteaders, and EVERYONE.

A variety of L.E.A.F. workshops will be held this spring with varying locations. Workshops are just $5-$15 per person and early registration is appreciated. Visit https:// chautauqua.cce.cornell.edu/ agriculture/leaf-2023 or call 716-664-9502 Ext. 202 or email cks83@cornell.edu to register, or for more information. Come join us and learn something new and exciting!

All The Chicken Things

Thursday March 2, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory

6592 W Main Rd, Portland, NY 14769

$5/person

Do you want to know what it takes to be a chicken farmer?

Are you interested in having chickens for eggs or for meat?

This workshop is for you! Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist with the Cornell Cooperative Extensions Southwest New York Livestock Dairy and Field Crops Team will lead this workshop. Amy will teach us how to get started with poultry and best practices to follow for happy healthy flocks! Amy grew up on a small farm in Northeastern Pennsylvania, and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science with a minor in Poultry and Avian Science from Penn State University. After graduation, she attained her Master's Degree in Animal Science from Penn State, where her research focused in renewable, alternative bedding materials for broiler production and their impacts on broiler performance, welfare, and the environment.

Following graduation, Amy worked in quality assurance for a national egg company, working with farms of all sizes across the nation to ensure compliance in food safety, nutrition, product quality, and animal welfare. Amy and her husband Zach reside in East Concord, NY on a farm which they are excited to make their own.

So, You Want to Start A Farm?

Tuesday March 7, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: JCC Carnahan Building (GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$10/family (take home materials)

This workshop is for participants who have ever dreamed of having their own farm operation! Topics covered will be broad and include enterprise selection, insurance, marketing, and resources for future exploration of owning your own farm business.

Participants will receive a comprehensive binder with additional resource material. The workshop will be taught by Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Team Leader and Farm Business Management Specialist from the Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program with Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Wool Felted Soap

Thursday March 9, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: JCC Carnahan Building (GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$5/person

Long before people used loofahs or washcloths for bathing, felted soap allowed you to get a creamy lather without using much soap and gave you a built in washcloth. Plus, the wool is anti-bacterial!! Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Lead 4-H Educator, Lindsey Crisanti,

Carnahan Building (GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$5/person Farmers don’t usually farm because they really enjoy paperwork, and yet - record keeping can be the key for ensuring profitability. In this interactive workshop, learn more about effectively keeping farm financial records, what to keep track of, and how to analyze your farm’s financials. This workshop will be taught by Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Team Leader and Farm Business Management Specialist from the Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program with Cornell Cooperative Extension. She is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in Animal Science and Ag Business Management, and owns and operates a diversified livestock farm.

Leather Tooling

Wednesday March 15, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm Location: JCC Carnahan Building (GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$15/person

**Class size is limited to 15 participants**

Have you ever wanted to learn the art of leather crafting? This is your chance! Participants will learn and practice basic leather tooling and stamping skills. These skills will prepare participants to make larger projects such as belts, etc on their own. At this workshop, you will complete a simple project, such as a key ring/book marker. Nancy Johnson, 4-H volunteer and club leader will guide participants in this workshop. She has over 50 years of leather tooling experience and is ready to share her expertise and help you get started!

Farmer’s Markets 101

Tuesday March 21, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: JCC Carnahan Building (GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$5/person

Is participating in a local farmers market the next step for your agri-business? Want to learn all the ins and outs of being a successful vendor? This workshop is for you! Linnea Haskin from The Jamestown Public Market will be cohosting this workshop with Rosie and Jim Joy from JM Joy Farms with their friends the Callani’s from Gong Garden. This amazing group brings years of experience from behind the scenes to really help answer any questions you might have about participating in a farmers market, how to accept benefits like SNAP, double ups, etc both at the market and your home stand.

Preparing A Successful Vegetable Garden in 2023

Tuesday March 28, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm Location: JCC Carnahan Building (GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$5/person

This workshop is for anyone that wants to have a successful vegetable garden in 2023! This workshop will discuss how to plan your garden for ample spacing, weed control, companion planting, and prevention of unintentional cross pollination. We will also cover trellises and how to best use the space you have to produce an abundance for your family or even your preservation needs! Cornell

Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener Coordinator, Shannon Rinow and Emma Boutelle, Master Gardener and owner of Miller Valley CSA will be leading this interactive workshop! Bring all of your ideas and a list of vegetables you want to try this year!

Part 1 of 4 Wool Series: Preparing Raw Wool for Use

Thursday April 13, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm Location: JCC Carnahan Building (GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$5/person Do you have sheep? Are you

interested in fiber sourced from sheep, llamas, alpacas?

Want to learn how to prepare raw wool for spinning, felting, or any other of the wide range of uses for wool? This is the beginning of a great wool series! This is the first workshop of four being led by Victoria Boehmer. In this workshop we will learn how to take raw wool and clean it and create roving which is what is used for most wool creations. Victoria Boehmer is a passionate fiber artist, teacher, and designer based in Pennsylvania. She is the owner of Tybout House, a local yarn store and fiber arts hub in Warren, PA. In addition to the yarn store, she and her family run Dragonwood Ranch, a small farm with Shetland Sheep. Victoria loves teaching, including all steps in the fiber production process: from sheep to finished product! At Tybout House, she and other enthusiasts practice a variety of fiber arts, and they are always eager to share their passion with others. Bring questions and be prepared to work with some raw fiber! We will have some wool provided but if you happen to have some laying around don’t be afraid to bring it with you!

Sewing 101

Wednesday April 19, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: JCC

Carnahan Building (GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$5/person

**You will need to bring supplies. Email or call for details

Are you adult that wants to learn some sewing basics while creating a beautiful handmade apron? Join Nancy Johnson, 4-H Leader/Teacher, in making a 30 minute apron that will teach you how to read a simple pattern, cut out fabric, pin, sew straight lines, gather fabric, add trim, and much more. This is a great project for many levels and all are welcome!

Biosecurity On the Farm

Saturday April 22, 2023

10:00am- 12:00pm

Location: Bit-O-Breeze Farm

3181 N. Main St. Extension, Jamestown, NY 14701

$5/person

Biosecurity on a farm is often overlooked but is a highly important step for your farms safety and wellbeing. This applies to farms that have animals, veggies, and/or field crops. Some pests are so small that they can hitchhike on your boots or clothing without you even knowing they are there! Come learn and see some biosecurity initiatives that Bit-O-Breeze farm is following to ensure the safety and health of their pig operation! Please dress to be outside and in a pig barn facility. Please be sure to wear clean clothes that have not been in contact with other animals, especially pigs. Boot sanitation will be provided.

Part 2 of 4 Wool

Series: Wool Dying

Thursday April 27, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: JCC

Carnahan Building

(GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$5/person

This is the second workshop of four being led by Victoria Boehmer. Victoria will be back to teach us how to dye our wool and explain the dos and don’ts of dying wool. Come dressed in clothes you don’t mind staining as this will be a hands on workshop! We will have some wool provided but if you happen to have

some laying around don’t be afraid to bring it with you!

Katelyn Saves You Money

Wednesday May 3, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: JCC Carnahan Building

(GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$5/person This two hour workshop is ramping up to be the catch all of the farm business management world! Come with all of your farm management questions, diversification questions, record keeping questions, general small business questions, whatever questions you might have! This workshop will be an interactive and intimate discussion with Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Team Leader and Farm Business Management Specialist from the Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program with Cornell Cooperative Extension. She is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in Animal Science and Ag Business Management, and owns and operates a diversified livestock farm.

Goat and Sheep

Super Saturday

Saturday May 6, 2023

10:00am-12:00pm

Location: Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory 6592 W Main Rd, Portland, NY 14769

$5/person

Interested in owning sheep or goats and want the 411? Already own sheep or goats and want some more information on how to keep your flock or herd safe and healthy? Join us for a hands on workshop learning about hoof trimming, 5 point inspections, FAMACHA training, bio security, and general best practices! This workshop will be taught by Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Team Leader and Farm Business Management Specialist from the Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Amy Barkely, Livestock Specialist also from the Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program, and Cassandra Skal, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture Program Coordinator. Between the three instructors there is a wealth of knowledge about sheep and goats so bring your questions about just getting started to diversifying and wear something you don’t mind getting dirty in!

Composting 101

Wednesday May 10, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Green Heron Growers 2361 Wait Corners Rd, Sherman, NY 14781

$5/person

Come celebrate National Composting Week with us!! Have you ever wondered about the science and magic behind turning unwanted organic matter into wonderful healthy soil? Join the collaboration of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Master Gardeners and Green Heron Growers for a LEAF (Learn. Empower. Achieve. Farm) workshop all about composting! This workshop is being hosted at Green Heron Growers which provides the opportunity to see the process in real life and ask any questions you might have from people that work with the soil every day! Come with questions and dressed ready to

learn out in the field! Be sure to visit the Heron Farm Store while you are there and scoop up some locally grown goods!

Part 3 of 4 Wool Series: Wool Spinning

Thursday May 11, 2023 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: JCC Carnahan Building (GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$5/person

This is the third workshop of four being led by Victoria Boehmer. Victoria will be back to teach us about spinning wheels, drop spindles, where to find supplies to spin at home, and everything in between! We will have some wool provided but if you happen to have some laying around don’t be afraid to bring it with you!

Mushroom Inoculation Day

Tuesday May 23, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Green Heron Growers 2361 Wait Corners Rd, Sherman, NY 14781

$5/person

Do you want to learn about mushrooms? Green Heron Growers and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s LEAF (Learn. Empower. Achieve. Farm) workshops are partnering up to host a mushroom inoculation day!

Join us as Julie and Steve from Green Heron Growers lead us on a hands-on experience to show how to grow shiitake mushrooms. Come prepared to learn about mushrooms while exploring the woods on the premise! Dress to travel uneven terrain and ready to get dirt on your hands and clothes! Be sure to visit the Heron Farm Store while you are there and scoop up some locally grown goods!

Part 4 of 4 Wool Series: Wool Marketing

Thursday May 25, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: JCC Carnahan Building

(GPS) 241 James Avenue,

Jamestown, NY

$5/person

This is the fourth workshop of four being led by Victoria Boehmer. In this workshop we will take our clean wool that is now ready to be dyed. Victoria will be back to teach us about all the uses of wool and how we can market it for sales! You are able to sell wool in many different forms and there are so many great uses for wool in everyday life and for crafting ventures.

Backyard Pigs

Saturday May 27, 2023

10:00am-12:00pm

Location: Bit-O-Breeze Farm 3181 N. Main St. Extension, Jamestown, NY 14701

$5/person

Do you love bacon or pork chops? Have you ever considered raising pigs yourself? Join us at Bit-OBreeze farm to learn the inside scoop on what it takes to raise backyard pigs up to a breeding facility. There will be a tour and plenty of time for questions and answers.

Agribusiness & The Chamber of Commerce – What Does This Partnership Look Like?

Tuesday May 30, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Bit-O-Breeze Farm 3181 N. Main St. Extension, Jamestown, NY 14701 $5/person

The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is interested in working with more agribusiness’ in Chautauqua County. Join this workshop with representatives from the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce to learn how a partnership with them would be a great next step for your agribusiness. They will also walk us through their online sales platform, ShopLocalCHQ. This is such an exciting time for collaborations and working to get the word out about locally sourced products of any kind!

DEC Issues Guidance to Avoid Coyote Conflicts

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance to help prevent conflicts between people and coyotes. Coyote sightings are likely to increase in the coming months and DEC encourages New Yorkers to be aware of the potential for conflicts and follow DEC guidelines to prevent negative encounters.

Coyotes inhabit a variety of habitats throughout the state, from rural farmland and forests to populated suburban and urban areas. For the most part, coyotes will avoid human contact. However, conflicts with people and pets may occur, particularly during the spring denning and pupping period when coyotes tend to be more territorial and protective of pups. Furthermore, if coyotes learn to associate food, such as garbage or pet food, with people, these animals may lose their natural fear of humans, increasing the potential for close encounters or conflicts.

To reduce or prevent conflicts with coyotes, New Yorkers are encouraged to take the following steps:

Never feed coyotes.

Do not leave food outside. Pet food and garbage attract coyotes and other wildlife and increase risks to people and pets. DEC encourages people to:

Feed pets indoors.

Prevent access to garbage.

Fence or enclose compost piles.

Eliminate availability of bird seed. Concentrations of birds and rodents that come to feeders can attract coyotes.

Do not allow coyotes to approach people or pets.

If you see a coyote, be aggressive in behavior, stand tall and hold arms up or out to look as large as

possible. If a coyote lingers for too long, make loud noises, wave arms and throw sticks and stones. Teach children to appreciate coyotes from a distance. Do not allow pets to run free. Supervise outdoor pets to keep them safe from coyotes and other wildlife, especially at sunset and at night. Small dogs and cats are especially vulnerable. Fence yards to deter coyotes. The fence should be tight to the ground, preferably extending six inches below ground level and taller than four feet. Remove brush and tall grass from around homes

to reduce protective cover for coyotes as they are typically secretive and like areas where they can hide. Ask neighbors to follow these steps to prevent coyote conflicts. In spring, coyotes tend to be more active and may be more visible. Just seeing a coyote occasionally is generally not a cause for concern. However, if they exhibit bold behaviors and have little or no fear of people, or if they are seen repeatedly during the daytime near residences, contact your Regional DEC Wildlife Office for assistance. In emergency situations, contact your local police department.

Milestone moments in women’s history

Each March, Women’s History Month highlights the contributions of women throughout history. Women have played a vital role throughout the history of the world, even during eras and in countries where they have been marginalized and their freedoms limited.

There’s no shortage of milestone moments in women’s history, and the following are some everyone can appreciate and commemorate this March and beyond.

• Marie Curie wins the Nobel Prize: In 1903, chemist and physicist Marie Curie and her husband, Pierre, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their work involving radiation. Ms. Curie became the first woman to win the distinguished prize, but she didn’t stop there, winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911. That made Curie a trailblazer of a different sort, as she became the first person to win or share two Nobel Prizes.

• American women are granted the right to vote: The passage of the Nineteenth Amendment of the Constitution on August 18, 1920, guaranteed all American women the right to vote. The passage of the amendment, which was a byproduct of the hard work of women who had been fighting for suffrage for decades, enfranchised more than 25 million American women in the months ahead of the 1920 presidential election. Though this was a momentous event for American women, the United States was not the first nation to grant equal politic rights to women. That distinction belongs to South Australia, which allowed women to vote and

stand for election in 1895.

• Women serve in the armed forces during World War II: WWII has inspired countless books and Hollywood productions, but few have recognized or emphasized the role women played in that conflict. That’s unfortunate and misleading, as the U.S. Army established the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps on May 15, 1942. Later known as the Women’s Army Corps, or WAC, this women’s branch of the U.S. Army was initially led by Colonel Oveta Culp Hobby, who later became just the second woman to serve in a presidential cabinet. Roughly 150,000 women served in the WAAC or WAC during World War II, with some stationed in Europe, North Africa and New Guinea.

• The National Organization for Women is founded: An American feminist organization, NOW was founded on June 30, 1966 and has since left an indelible mark on American society. Since its inception, NOW, which has an estimated membership of roughly half a million, has fought against discrimination and for equal rights for women.

• Iceland makes equal pay the law of the land: In 2018, Iceland became the first country in the world to mandate that men and women in the same job be paid the same amount. This marked a major step forward for women, who have historically been paid less than their male counterparts holding the same positions.

Women’s History Month is a great time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions women have made throughout world history.