President Barack Obama has issued Proclamation 8554 designating September 2010 as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and encouraging all Americans to take action by learning about and engaging in activities that promote healthy eating and greater physical activity by all of our nation’s children. This proclamation appeared in the Federal Register (75 FR 54757, September 8, 2010):
Proclamation 8554 of September 1, 2010
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, 2010
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
One of the greatest responsibilities we have as a Nation is to safeguard the health and well-being of our children. We now face a national childhood obesity crisis, with nearly one in every three of America's children being overweight or obese. There are concrete steps we can take right away as concerned parents, caregivers, educators, loved ones, and a Nation to ensure that our children are able to live full and active lives. During National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, I urge all Americans to take action to meet our national goal of solving the problem of childhood obesity within a generation.
Childhood obesity has been a growing problem for decades. While it has afflicted children across our country, certain Americans have been disproportionately affected. Particular racial and ethnic groups are more severely impacted, as are certain regions of the country. In addition, obesity can be influenced by a number of environmental and behavioral factors, including unhealthy eating patterns and too little physical activity at home and at school.
We must do more to halt and reverse this epidemic, as obesity can lead to severe and chronic health problems during childhood, adolescence and adulthood, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and asthma. Not only does excess weight adversely affect our children's well-being, but its associated health risks also impose great costs on families, our health care system, and our economy. Each year, nearly $150 billion are spent to treat obesity-related medical conditions. This is not the future to which we want to consign our children, and it is a burden our health care system cannot bear.
Earlier this year, the First Lady announced ``Let's Move!''--an initiative to combat childhood obesity at every stage of a child's life. As President, I created a Task Force on Childhood Obesity to marshal the combined resources of the Federal Government to develop interagency solutions and make recommendations on how to respond to this crisis. The Task Force produced a report containing a comprehensive set of recommendations that will put our country on track for solving this pressing health issue and preventing it from threatening future generations.
The report outlines broad strategies to address childhood obesity, including providing healthier food in schools, ensuring access to healthy affordable food, increasing opportunities for physical activity, empowering parents and caregivers with better information about making healthy choices, and giving children a healthy start in life. I invite all Americans to visit LetsMove.gov to learn more about these recommendations and find additional information and resources on how to help children eat healthy and stay active.
The new landmark health care law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), includes a number of important tools for fighting and reversing the rise of childhood obesity. All new health insurance plans will be required to cover both screenings for childhood obesity and counseling on nutrition and sustained weight loss, without charging any out of pocket costs. The ACA also requires large restaurant and vending machine operators to provide visible nutritional information about the products they sell, enabling all Americans to make more informed choices about the foods they eat. As part of my Administration's comprehensive approach to combating this epidemic, the ACA includes millions in new funds to implement prevention activities nationwide that support recommendations of the Task Force on Childhood Obesity.
Our history shows that when we are united in our convictions, we can safeguard the health and safety of America's children for generations to come. When waves of American children were stricken with polio and disabled for life, we developed a nationwide immunization program that eradicated this crippling disease from our shores within a matter of decades. When we discovered that children were going to school hungry because their families could not afford nutritious meals, we created the National School Lunch Program. Today, this program feeds more than 30 million American children, often at little or no charge. When we work together, we can overcome any obstacle and protect our Nation's most precious resource--our children. As we take steps to turn around the epidemic of childhood obesity, I am confident that we will solve this problem together, and that we will solve it in a generation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2010 as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. I encourage all Americans to take action by learning about and engaging in activities that promote healthy eating and greater physical activity by all of our Nation's children.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth.
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Battle of Plattsburgh Parade Update
It is not to late to march in the parade! If more kids want to join the Battle of Plattburgh Parade- Linda Ward would love to have them. (Her middle of the month of August deadline really doesn't exist anymore as her source for costumes changed.) Please contact Melissa Sayward lmsayward@gmail.com if you would like to march.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Battle of Plattsburgh
The Battle of Plattsburgh has invited us (4H) to participate in the Battle of Plattsburgh Parade. They would especially love us to participate in three areas: 1) Plucky Rooster Contest, 2) Live Rooster Display, and 3) Parade Participants.
1) The Plucky Rooster Contest: They would love us to participate in their contest where participants either dress up as a rooster OR build a three foot tall or taller rooster out of any materials available. Last year they had 11 rooster entrants. They would love more entrants this year. The roosters are displayed at the park downtown and visitors to the event get to vote for the winning rooster. Each vote costs a dollar and the money raised goes to help offset the cost of the event. There is a legend that it was a rooster that helped the Americans win the Battle of Plattsburgh: "A cannon ball from the British vessel smashed into a coop on the American Ship Saratoga. A rooster flew out, landed on the cannon and crowed lustily. The American soldiers had been disheartened (40 of the crew members had been killed), but when the rooster crowed, the soldier's spirits were lifted. The Americans went on to win the battle that day."
RULES: choose either 1) costume contest: Be a Plucky Rooster or 2) 3-d model contest: Build a Plucky Rooster.-Contests are FREE to enter and open to anyone in the community. You can enter as a single participant OR as a group. -All entry forms MUST be submitted by 6 September 2010-All Plucky Roosters, both costume and 3-D models MUST have a name-Rooster models must be 3 feet tall (excluding height of the stand), must stand alone, and can be made of any material-All 3D models must be in place in Trinity Park by 9am on Sat 11 Sept and removed by 4pm.-Rooster costumes should be HANDMADE using any materials and can be any size. All costume entries must be worn by an individual at Trinity Park from 9am-11am on Sept 11. Costumed participants will be invited to march in the parade. -All judging will take place at 11am and prizes awarded at that time. Contact the office or Melissa for entry forms and example pictures.
2) LIVE Rooster display. Do you have a rooster that you love and are willing to share that rooster with the public? Concurrent with the 3D rooster display will be a live rooster display. The event would be interested in having some live roosters on display from 9-1+pm. The roosters would need to be in their own cages and have appropriate water and food. During the parade (1-3 time frame), the roosters and their owners would ride on a "live rooster" float. While the roosters are on display at Trinity Park, we would be required to have an adult present at all times to ensure the rooster safety. Kathleen Scarborough and the Adirondack Critters are going to be the points of contact for the live rooster parade float. Kathleen has acquired a vehicle for us to use. She can be reached at: 64Scarby@westelcom.com
3) Parade Participants: The third opportunity is for 4H members to march in the parade. The theme of the parade this year is "Volunteers from the Past." The organizer will be borrowing period costumes for our 4Hers to wear. She has some "special"people she would like us to represent. Costumes will be provided to anyone who registers by mid August. Please email Melissa Sayward lmsayward@gmail.com by 15 August so I can pass the info to the organizer. You can still decided to participate later but we can not guarantee a costume for you.
Please email/call Melissa Sayward with additional questions: 518-643-8530 lmsayward@gmail.com
1) The Plucky Rooster Contest: They would love us to participate in their contest where participants either dress up as a rooster OR build a three foot tall or taller rooster out of any materials available. Last year they had 11 rooster entrants. They would love more entrants this year. The roosters are displayed at the park downtown and visitors to the event get to vote for the winning rooster. Each vote costs a dollar and the money raised goes to help offset the cost of the event. There is a legend that it was a rooster that helped the Americans win the Battle of Plattsburgh: "A cannon ball from the British vessel smashed into a coop on the American Ship Saratoga. A rooster flew out, landed on the cannon and crowed lustily. The American soldiers had been disheartened (40 of the crew members had been killed), but when the rooster crowed, the soldier's spirits were lifted. The Americans went on to win the battle that day."
RULES: choose either 1) costume contest: Be a Plucky Rooster or 2) 3-d model contest: Build a Plucky Rooster.-Contests are FREE to enter and open to anyone in the community. You can enter as a single participant OR as a group. -All entry forms MUST be submitted by 6 September 2010-All Plucky Roosters, both costume and 3-D models MUST have a name-Rooster models must be 3 feet tall (excluding height of the stand), must stand alone, and can be made of any material-All 3D models must be in place in Trinity Park by 9am on Sat 11 Sept and removed by 4pm.-Rooster costumes should be HANDMADE using any materials and can be any size. All costume entries must be worn by an individual at Trinity Park from 9am-11am on Sept 11. Costumed participants will be invited to march in the parade. -All judging will take place at 11am and prizes awarded at that time. Contact the office or Melissa for entry forms and example pictures.
2) LIVE Rooster display. Do you have a rooster that you love and are willing to share that rooster with the public? Concurrent with the 3D rooster display will be a live rooster display. The event would be interested in having some live roosters on display from 9-1+pm. The roosters would need to be in their own cages and have appropriate water and food. During the parade (1-3 time frame), the roosters and their owners would ride on a "live rooster" float. While the roosters are on display at Trinity Park, we would be required to have an adult present at all times to ensure the rooster safety. Kathleen Scarborough and the Adirondack Critters are going to be the points of contact for the live rooster parade float. Kathleen has acquired a vehicle for us to use. She can be reached at: 64Scarby@westelcom.com
3) Parade Participants: The third opportunity is for 4H members to march in the parade. The theme of the parade this year is "Volunteers from the Past." The organizer will be borrowing period costumes for our 4Hers to wear. She has some "special"people she would like us to represent. Costumes will be provided to anyone who registers by mid August. Please email Melissa Sayward lmsayward@gmail.com by 15 August so I can pass the info to the organizer. You can still decided to participate later but we can not guarantee a costume for you.
Please email/call Melissa Sayward with additional questions: 518-643-8530 lmsayward@gmail.com
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Commissioner Hooker Recognizes June as Dairy Month
Month of Recognition and Celebration of New York’s 5,400 Family Dairy Farms
Throughout the month of June, New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker will be honoring dairy farmers as June is Dairy Month in New York State. With 5,400 dairy farms producing over 12 billion pounds of milk annually, New York is the nation’s third largest dairy state.
“June Dairy Month was originally celebrated to help stabilize the demand for milk and dairy products during the spring months of peak milk production,” the Commissioner said. “Today, we simply honor our dairy farmers and the dairy processors for the safe, wholesome products they produce.”
“Dairy farmers are good people that are committed to living off the land and to producing a healthy and wholesome product,” the Commissioner said. “They not only care about the end product, but the animals that produce it, as well as the land they work and the workers they employ.”
“Dairy processors contribute greatly to our communities as well, creating jobs, manufacturing milk into a variety of dairy products and ensuring we have a safe, affordable and abundant supply readily available. Together, dairy farmers and processors impact the lives of so many, and therefore I ask you to join me this month in pouring a tall glass of cold milk and honor our hard working dairy farmers for all that they do.”
Consumers can easily support New York dairy farmers by purchasing dairy products, such as milk, butter, cheese, ice cream and yogurt. Milk and dairy products offered for sale in retail stores are typically from local farms and dairy processors. However, consumers can be sure they are buying a New York processed product by looking for the New York State code, usually found on the top of the milk carton, or on the side or bottom of other products.
The State dairy processing code will usually follow a suggested use-by date and is made up of two parts – a two digit state code and a three or more digit plant code. For example: a milk container stamped with JUN-18-10 21:43 36-563 means the suggested use by date is June 18, 2010; 21:43 stands for the time at which the product was processed and the last numbers tell us it was processed in New York (36) at plant #563.
Dairy is the State’s largest agricultural sector, contributing significantly to the State’s economy by generating $1.7 billion in 2009 at the farmgate, roughly half of the State’s total agricultural receipts, and providing some of the highest economic multipliers in the State.
According to Cornell University, for every new job created on a dairy farm, an additional 1.24 jobs are created in the community, and for every dollar of output, an additional $.83 is generated. Dairy processing provides an additional 4.72 jobs for every job created in a plant, the highest multiplier in the State, and generates an additional $1.26 to the community for every dollar of product sold.
Approximately one-third of the State’s milk production is used for fluid consumption. The remainder of the State’s milk is used for processed dairy products. Last year, New York produced 716 million pounds of cheese, 171 million pounds of cottage cheese, 15 million pounds of butter, 225 million pounds of yogurt and 37 million gallons of ice cream.
New York ranks third in the nation for cheese production with mozzarella and cheddar being the most popular varieties. The State leads the nation in the production of cottage cheese, which accounts for a quarter of the national production.
The average dairy farm in New York State is family owned and consists of 113 cows, producing an average of 20,071 pounds of milk per cow per year. The top three leading dairy counties in the State are Wyoming, St. Lawrence and Cayuga.
Throughout the month of June, New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker will be honoring dairy farmers as June is Dairy Month in New York State. With 5,400 dairy farms producing over 12 billion pounds of milk annually, New York is the nation’s third largest dairy state.
“June Dairy Month was originally celebrated to help stabilize the demand for milk and dairy products during the spring months of peak milk production,” the Commissioner said. “Today, we simply honor our dairy farmers and the dairy processors for the safe, wholesome products they produce.”
“Dairy farmers are good people that are committed to living off the land and to producing a healthy and wholesome product,” the Commissioner said. “They not only care about the end product, but the animals that produce it, as well as the land they work and the workers they employ.”
“Dairy processors contribute greatly to our communities as well, creating jobs, manufacturing milk into a variety of dairy products and ensuring we have a safe, affordable and abundant supply readily available. Together, dairy farmers and processors impact the lives of so many, and therefore I ask you to join me this month in pouring a tall glass of cold milk and honor our hard working dairy farmers for all that they do.”
Consumers can easily support New York dairy farmers by purchasing dairy products, such as milk, butter, cheese, ice cream and yogurt. Milk and dairy products offered for sale in retail stores are typically from local farms and dairy processors. However, consumers can be sure they are buying a New York processed product by looking for the New York State code, usually found on the top of the milk carton, or on the side or bottom of other products.
The State dairy processing code will usually follow a suggested use-by date and is made up of two parts – a two digit state code and a three or more digit plant code. For example: a milk container stamped with JUN-18-10 21:43 36-563 means the suggested use by date is June 18, 2010; 21:43 stands for the time at which the product was processed and the last numbers tell us it was processed in New York (36) at plant #563.
Dairy is the State’s largest agricultural sector, contributing significantly to the State’s economy by generating $1.7 billion in 2009 at the farmgate, roughly half of the State’s total agricultural receipts, and providing some of the highest economic multipliers in the State.
According to Cornell University, for every new job created on a dairy farm, an additional 1.24 jobs are created in the community, and for every dollar of output, an additional $.83 is generated. Dairy processing provides an additional 4.72 jobs for every job created in a plant, the highest multiplier in the State, and generates an additional $1.26 to the community for every dollar of product sold.
Approximately one-third of the State’s milk production is used for fluid consumption. The remainder of the State’s milk is used for processed dairy products. Last year, New York produced 716 million pounds of cheese, 171 million pounds of cottage cheese, 15 million pounds of butter, 225 million pounds of yogurt and 37 million gallons of ice cream.
New York ranks third in the nation for cheese production with mozzarella and cheddar being the most popular varieties. The State leads the nation in the production of cottage cheese, which accounts for a quarter of the national production.
The average dairy farm in New York State is family owned and consists of 113 cows, producing an average of 20,071 pounds of milk per cow per year. The top three leading dairy counties in the State are Wyoming, St. Lawrence and Cayuga.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Emergency Animal Sheltering for County Animal Response Teams Training
Program Description
Planning for animal safety is planning for human safety. This/ree day long training will train current CART members and interested volunteers on the basics of how to plan and operate an emergency animal shelter as well as other important skills for members of animal response teams to know in an emergency event. The Empire State Animal Response Team Emergency Animal Sheltering trailer will also be available for hands-on activities.
Speakers
Jeff Eyre, Northeast Director ASPCA Field Investigatrons and Response Team Emergency Animal Sheltering
Scott M. Gaydos, D. V.M., Vernon Veterinary Clinic Adjunct Professor, Ulster Community College Small Animal Safety and Handling
Mark Waldenmaier Training Program Coordinator Center for Public Health Preparedness Personal and Professional Preparedness
Training provided in Two Locations
June 16, 2010 at University at Albany School of Public Health, One University Place Rensselaer, NY 12144-3456
July 14, 2010 at Crowne Plaza Resort, Lake Placid 101 Olympic Drive lake Placid, NY 12946
Both trainings will be held from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. lunch and refreshments will be provided.
*Registration Required* To register: http://www.ualbanycphp.org or call at 518-486-7921
Current CART members will be given preference.
Supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U90TP224249)
Planning for animal safety is planning for human safety. This/ree day long training will train current CART members and interested volunteers on the basics of how to plan and operate an emergency animal shelter as well as other important skills for members of animal response teams to know in an emergency event. The Empire State Animal Response Team Emergency Animal Sheltering trailer will also be available for hands-on activities.
Speakers
Jeff Eyre, Northeast Director ASPCA Field Investigatrons and Response Team Emergency Animal Sheltering
Scott M. Gaydos, D. V.M., Vernon Veterinary Clinic Adjunct Professor, Ulster Community College Small Animal Safety and Handling
Mark Waldenmaier Training Program Coordinator Center for Public Health Preparedness Personal and Professional Preparedness
Training provided in Two Locations
June 16, 2010 at University at Albany School of Public Health, One University Place Rensselaer, NY 12144-3456
July 14, 2010 at Crowne Plaza Resort, Lake Placid 101 Olympic Drive lake Placid, NY 12946
Both trainings will be held from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. lunch and refreshments will be provided.
*Registration Required* To register: http://www.ualbanycphp.org or call at 518-486-7921
Current CART members will be given preference.
Supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U90TP224249)
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Free Family Film Festival
This summer there is a Free Family Film Festival at Regal Champlain Cinemas on Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10:00 AM.
Movies include Muppets From Space, Surf’s Up, Planet 51, RV, Cloudy w/ Meatballs, Open Season, Stuart Little, Daddy Day Camp, Charlotte’s Web, Madagascar, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, Madagascar 2, Wallace & Gromit, Shrek the Third, Arctic Tale, Bee Movie, Pirates Who – Veggie Tales, and Dr. Suess’ Cat in the Hat.
For more information, go to www.REGmovies.com.
this event is sponsored by Reality Check, Press Republican, Y106.3, Champlain Centre, and WIRY
Movies include Muppets From Space, Surf’s Up, Planet 51, RV, Cloudy w/ Meatballs, Open Season, Stuart Little, Daddy Day Camp, Charlotte’s Web, Madagascar, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, Madagascar 2, Wallace & Gromit, Shrek the Third, Arctic Tale, Bee Movie, Pirates Who – Veggie Tales, and Dr. Suess’ Cat in the Hat.
For more information, go to www.REGmovies.com.
this event is sponsored by Reality Check, Press Republican, Y106.3, Champlain Centre, and WIRY
Reality Check Honors the Champions of the 70
On May 28th from 11:30am to a noon, Reality Check will host a Champions Ceremony at Trinity Park, Downtown Plattsburgh. They will be honoring the City and Town of Plattsburgh, the Clinton, Franklin and Essex County Fairs, Grand Union Markets and Price Chopper.
The first 250 people there will get a free tie-dyed Champion T-shirt.
Children and their families are encouraged to attend!
For more information callDana Isabella at 518-570-7784or email at realitycheck@cvfamilycenter.org or go to www.wewontbebought.com.
The first 250 people there will get a free tie-dyed Champion T-shirt.
Children and their families are encouraged to attend!
For more information callDana Isabella at 518-570-7784or email at realitycheck@cvfamilycenter.org or go to www.wewontbebought.com.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Spring Family Fun Night
IT’S TV TURN-OFF WEEK SO COME JOIN US FOR SOME FAMILY FUN!!
This is a FREE event for children up to 12 years of age. The night will be fun filled with obstacle courses, face painting, healthy snacks, give aways and much more!! Complete the obstacle course and get a chance to win a new bike and other prizes!!
When-Friday, April 23rd
Location-City of Plattsburgh Recreation Gym on the Oval
Time-6-8 PM
Thanks to the organizations who are donating or volunteering for this event:
Child Care Coordinating Council
City of Plattsburgh Recreation
Clinton County Eat Well Play Hard Program
Clinton County WIC program
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Fidelis Care
Eastern Adirondack Healthcare Network
Peru Central School
For more information please contact the Clinton County Health Department’s Eat Well Play Hard Program at 565-4840 or www.clintonhealth.org
This is a FREE event for children up to 12 years of age. The night will be fun filled with obstacle courses, face painting, healthy snacks, give aways and much more!! Complete the obstacle course and get a chance to win a new bike and other prizes!!
When-Friday, April 23rd
Location-City of Plattsburgh Recreation Gym on the Oval
Time-6-8 PM
Thanks to the organizations who are donating or volunteering for this event:
Child Care Coordinating Council
City of Plattsburgh Recreation
Clinton County Eat Well Play Hard Program
Clinton County WIC program
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Fidelis Care
Eastern Adirondack Healthcare Network
Peru Central School
For more information please contact the Clinton County Health Department’s Eat Well Play Hard Program at 565-4840 or www.clintonhealth.org
Friday, March 12, 2010
Babbie Rural & Farm Museum
There is a new museum opening in Peru, NY. It's mission is to provide an environment where visitors can learn about the heritage of New York's rural and farm life. The museum has farm buildings you can tour to visit animals, see classic farm tools and domestic devives and experience corn shucking and shelling, among other things. They also have a tractor display, featuring steel wheel tractors and may more.
Regular museum hours are Wednesday through Sunday 10 AM to 3 PM from April 1st to October 31st and admission is free. They will have a grand opening event on June 12 and 13. For more information, call 643-8052 or email babbieag309@yahoo.com.
Regular museum hours are Wednesday through Sunday 10 AM to 3 PM from April 1st to October 31st and admission is free. They will have a grand opening event on June 12 and 13. For more information, call 643-8052 or email babbieag309@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Winter Olympic Family Festival: Cancelled due to lack of snow
This is a FREE event for children up to age 12. This Winter Olympic Festival will include snowshoeing, ice skating, sledding (for the young ones), hot chocolate and many more outside activities for children and their families. Get into the Olympic Spirit. Bring your snow tubes and skates. Everything else will be provided.
When: February 20th, 2010
Time: 12-2 PM
Where: City of Plattsburgh Gym …activities will take place on the oval
Thanks to the following organizations who are donating money, supplies or volunteering their time for this event: Clinton County Health Department’s Eat Well Play Hard and WIC programs, Town of Plattsburgh Recreation Department, City of Plattsburgh Recreation Department, Clinton County Youth Bureau, Fidelis Care, American Heart Association
For more information or questions please contact the Eat Well Play Hard Program at 565-4840 or visit http://www.clintonhealth.org/.
When: February 20th, 2010
Time: 12-2 PM
Where: City of Plattsburgh Gym …activities will take place on the oval
Thanks to the following organizations who are donating money, supplies or volunteering their time for this event: Clinton County Health Department’s Eat Well Play Hard and WIC programs, Town of Plattsburgh Recreation Department, City of Plattsburgh Recreation Department, Clinton County Youth Bureau, Fidelis Care, American Heart Association
For more information or questions please contact the Eat Well Play Hard Program at 565-4840 or visit http://www.clintonhealth.org/.
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