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Food Commodities at Health and Human Services Did you know that we have a Food Pantry for Alpine County residents? Food commodities include canned and frozen vegetables, canned fruit, bread, hot and cold cereal, milk, juice, eggs, meat, soup, cheese, butter and more. Pantry bags are pre-bagged for convenience. You may drop by Alpine County Health and Human Services during their regular business hours (8am-5pm, closed at lunch between 12-1pm). There is no household income restriction. Since this is provided as a courtesy we encourage residents to limit their commodity pick-up to once a month, with the exception of emergencies. All that is required is completion of a short application, for our files. Then, one of our staff members will assist you by bringing groceries out to your vehicle. ALPINE THREADS Alpine Watershed Group....... 2 Delta-8 THC Has Serious Health Risks 3 Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking Over Time 4 Catalyst Community 5 Burn Safety at Home 6 Alpine Kids 6 Live Violence Free 7 Healthy Eating, in a SNAP!.... 8 In this Issue... In this Issue... Masthead photo courtesy of Alpine County photographer Todd Branscombe. Community and Family Life in the California Alps Winter 2022 Community and Family Life in the California Alps Winter 2022 ---PAGE BREAK--- [ 2 ] Alpine County Threads I Winter 2022 The Wonders of Watershed Volunteerism By Kimra McAfee, Executive Director While Alpine County’s population is small, its volunteers are a mighty force! After more than a year of scaled-back volunteer involvement—limited to Alpine Watershed Group’s fabulous River Monitors doing water quality monitoring on their Carson River watershed sites—being able to resume large community workdays felt ever so good. Creek Day on September 18 was touch and go with public land closures and hazardous air quality as the Caldor Fire followed on the heels of the Tamarack Fire. The 49 volunteers picked up loads of trash along the highways, hauled out more than a ton of green waste between sprucing up Markleeville and the Hope Valley fishing platform access route, removed invasive Canada thistle, installed sod plugs, and more. Check out the detailed list of accomplishments and the long list of event partners and sponsors at www.alpinewatershedgroup.org/creek-day. Then on November 20 and 21, AWG was thrilled to assist with coordinating the first community-based Tamarack Fire restoration work in the Musser and Jarvis watershed. This drainage supplies 70% of Markleeville’s water and was severely burned in the Tamarack Fire. With less than a week’s notice, 46 volunteers showed up the weekend before Thanksgiving—some for a few hours, some all day long on both days. They contributed 284 hours raking and spreading native grass seed in rough conditions, and chinking in soil behind the logs that CalFIRE California Conservation Corps (CCC) crews felled for erosion control on the steep, burned slopes. AWG looks forward to monitoring the outcomes of this work to inform future post-fire restoration work. I am so grateful for all of these folks who so freely gave of their time for watershed stewardship work. Many of the volunteers were Alpine County residents, but we also had volunteers from South Lake Tahoe, northern Nevada, and even Washington state! I also must commend two extraordinary volunteers, even with their humility asking for the larger group of volunteers be in the spotlight. The Musser and Jarvis Restoration Weekend would not have happened without the legwork, persistence, planning, and leadership of Markleeville Water Company (MWC) Chair Mary Young and her tireless husband, Bill Young. Mary coordinated with the US Forest Service, who manages the land worked on. She applied for the funding from the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce Tamarack Fire Assistance GoFundMe drive, which paid for the seed and the erosion control wattles. Thank you, GoFundMe donors—this $5,000 was the first funding received to help restore this watershed. These workdays are just the beginning. We as a community have a lot of discussions, planning, and on-the-ground work ahead of us after the Tamarack Fire. Please stay tuned through AWG’s website (www. alpinewatershedgroup.org) and newsletter. Thankfully, AWG has two new staff members to assist. Below is the contact information for our staff. We look forward to working alongside you in 2022! Kimra McAfee, Executive Director – [EMAIL REDACTED] Rachel Kieffer, Watershed Coordinator – [EMAIL REDACTED] Sierra Riker, AmeriCorps Member, Monitoring & Outreach Specialist – [EMAIL REDACTED] AWG Office – (530) 694-2327 ---PAGE BREAK--- Alpine County Threads I Winter 2022 [ 3 ] CDC Health Advisory: Increases in Availability of Cannabis Products Containing Delta-8 THC and Reported Cases of Adverse Events The purpose of this Health Alert Network Health Advisory is to alert public health departments, healthcare professionals, first responders, poison control centers, laboratories, and the public to the increased availability of cannabis products containing delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and the potential for adverse events due to insufficient labeling of products containing THC and cannabidiol (CBD). 5 Things to Know about Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol – Delta-8 THC 1. Delta-8 THC products have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA for safe use and may be marketed in ways that put the public health at risk. The FDA is aware of the growing concerns surrounding delta-8 THC products currently being sold online and in stores. These products have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA for safe use in any context. 2. The FDA has received adverse event reports involving delta-8 THC-containing products. From December 2020 through July 2021, the FDA received adverse event reports from both consumers and law enforcement. Adverse events including vomiting, hallucinations, trouble standing, and loss of consciousness have been reported from ingestion of gummies and brownies. 3. Delta-8 THC has and intoxicating effects. Delta-8 THC has and intoxicating effects, are likely expose consumers to much higher levels of the substance than are naturally occurring in hemp cannabis raw extracts. 4. Delta-8 THC products often involve use of potentially harmful chemicals to create the concentrations of delta-8 THC claimed in the marketplace. The natural amount of delta-8 THC in hemp is very low, and additional chemicals are needed to convert other cannabinoids in hemp, like CBD, into delta-8 THC. Concerns with this process include: use potentially unsafe household chemicals and potentially harmful by-products (contaminants) due to the chemicals used in the process. If consumed or inhaled, these chemicals can be harmful. Manufacturing of these products may occur in uncontrolled or unsanitary settings. 5. Delta-8 THC products should be kept out of the reach of children and pets. Manufacturers are packaging and labeling these products in ways that may appeal to children (gummies, chocolates, cookies, candies, etc.). These products may be purchased online, as well as at a variety of retailers, including convenience stores and gas stations, where there may not be age limits on who can purchase these products. You can contact the FDA online www.fda.gov or by phone 1-[PHONE REDACTED]. Delta-8 THC Has Serious Health Risks Alpine County Public Health is now on Facebook & Twitter Like us and follow us for up to date information and tips about healthy living and emergency preparedness in beautiful Alpine County! ---PAGE BREAK--- [ 4 ] Alpine County Threads I Winter 2022 Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking Over Time Over time, people who quit smoking see many benefits to their health. After you smoke your last cigarette, your body begins a series of positive changes that continue for years. Reduced risks refer to cessation in comparison to continued smoking. This material was developed by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Time after quitting Health benefits Minutes Heart rate drops 24 hours Nicotine level in the blood drops to zero Several days Carbon monoxide level in the blood drops to level of someone who does not smoke 1 to 12 months Coughing and shortness of breath decrease 1 to 2 years Risk of heart attack drops sharply 3 to 6 years Added risk of coronary heart disease drops by half 5 to 10 years Added risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, and voice box drops by half Risk of stroke decreases 10 years Added risk of lung cancer drops by half after 10-15 years Risk of cancers of the bladder, esophagus, and kidney decreases 15 years Risk of coronary heart disease drops to close to that of someone who does not smoke 20 years Risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, and voice box drops to close to that of someone who does not smoke Risk of pancreatic cancer drops to close to that of someone who does not smoke Added risk of cervical cancer drops by about half ---PAGE BREAK--- Alpine County Threads I Winter 2022 [ 5 ] ---PAGE BREAK--- [ 6 ] Alpine County Threads I Winter 2022 Burn Safety at Home Many ordinary things in a home — including bath water, food and electrical outlets — can cause childhood burns. To prevent burns at home: • Reduce water temperature. Set the thermostat on your hot water heater to below 120 F (48.9 Aim for bath water around 100 F (38 Check the temperature of bath water with your hand before putting your child in the bath. • Avoid hot spills. Don’t cook, drink, or carry hot beverages or foods while holding a child. Keep hot foods and liquids away from table and counter edges. Don’t use tablecloths or place mats, which young children can pull down. Turn the handles of your pots and pans toward the rear of the stove and use back burners when possible. Don’t leave the stove unattended when you’re cooking. • Establish ‘no’ zones. Block access to the stove, fireplace, space heaters and radiators. Don’t leave a child unattended in a room when these items are in use. • Keep hot devices out of reach. Store items designed to get hot, such as clothes irons or curling irons, unplugged and out of reach. • Test food temperature before feeding young children. Be careful with food or liquids warmed in a microwave, which might heat foods unevenly. Never warm a baby’s bottle in the microwave. • Choose a cool-mist vaporizer. They prevent steam burns. • Address outlets and electrical cords. Cover unused electrical outlets with safety caps. Keep electrical cords and wires out of the way so that children don’t pull on or chew on them. Replace frayed, broken or worn electrical cords. • Choose fire-resistant fabrics. Check labels to make sure mattresses and pajamas meet federal flammability standards. Keep your family safe: Fire safety and burn prevention at home. American Academy of Pediatrics. http://patiented.solutions.aap.org/handout.aspx?resultClick=1&gbosid=156453. Accessed June 11, 2019. People do not have to live or work in Alpine County to become a member of Alpine Kids. Membership cost is $40 a year; renewals are all starting July 1 no matter your enrollment date. Members only Kids’ Family Outing Saturday, January 22nd Hunan’s 4:30 - 5:30. Swim Center 6:30 - 8:30. February events will get booked soon. Please feel free to contact Edie to request updates or with questions. Family Outings CVUMC/Alpine Kids Ministry 1375 Centerville Lane Gardnerville, NV 89410 Contact Edie (775) 781-1416 ---PAGE BREAK--- Alpine County Threads I Winter 2022 [ 7 ] ---PAGE BREAK--- 75 B Diamond Valley Rd. Markleeville, CA 96120 Phone: (530) 694-2146 Addressing the needs of the Alpine County Community ALPINE THREADS Standard Rate U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 3 Markleeville, CA 96120 POSTAL CUSTOMER [ 8 ] Alpine County Threads I Winter 2022 For more recipes, borrow SNAP-Ed cookbooks from the Library and the Woodfords Indian Education Center. Healthy Eating, in a SNAP! Alpine Threads Editorial Board First 5 Alpine 75 Diamond Valley Road PH: [PHONE REDACTED] ext. 227 www.alpinecountyca.gov/523/ First-5-Alpine Alpine County Health and Human Services 75 B Diamond Valley Rd. PH: [PHONE REDACTED] FAX: [PHONE REDACTED] The Learning Center and Local Child Care Planning Council 100 Foothill Rd. PH: [PHONE REDACTED] Disclaimer: This wellness-focused publication is not intended to provide timely news and/or personal, political or discriminatory statements. Alpine ThreadsEditorial Board reviews all content. Website Links l www.alpinecountyca.gov/calendar l www.alpinecountyca.gov/523/ First-5-Alpine l www.alpinecounty.com l www.alpinewatershedgroup.org l www.alpinebiomasscommittee. wordpress.com l www.spnawareness.org/ ATTENTION LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS & AGENCIES If you’d like to share your website link send it to Gina at [EMAIL REDACTED] and we’ll add it to our column. Three Bean Chili ~ Serves: 6 ~ Ingredients • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil • 1 Onion diced • 2 cloves Garlic finely chopped • 2 Zucchini diced (fresh or frozen) or 2 Summer Squash diced • 1 cup Corn fresh or frozen • 2 Bell Peppers diced • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper • 1/2 teaspoon Salt (feel free to use less) • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin • 16 ounces Pinto Beans low-sodium, drained and rinsed • 16 ounces Black Beans low-sodium, drained and rinsed • 16 ounces Red Beans low-sodium, drained and rinsed • 30 ounces Diced Tomatoes low-sodium • 1 tablespoon Molasses (feel free to use less) Directions In a stockpot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onion and 1. garlic then cook until soft (about 2 minutes). Add zucchini or squash, corn, and bell peppers then cook until soft (about 5 minutes). Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2. Serve immediately or cool completely then store in the refrigerator 3. or freezer. Alpine Threads is brought to you by Alpine County Tobacco Control, a Prop 99 funded program.