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January is National Radon Action Month

Free Radon Test Kits Available to Durham County Residents

Radon is a silent killer. The Durham County Cooperative Extension Service is partnering with the NC Radon Program to provide county residents a free radon test kit. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is invisible, odorless, and tasteless gas. Radon is released harmlessly from the ground into outdoor air, but it can accumulate and reach harmful levels when trapped in homes and buildings. Some homes in Durham have tested high for radon.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that radon is responsible for more than 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year in the United States. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. after smoking.

Houses in the same neighborhood can have very different levels, so every home should be tested. The problem can be fixed by qualified contractors. We urge residents to take action by testing their homes for radon. For more information on radon and to receive your free radon test kit, please contact Extension Family & Consumer Science Agent, Deborah McGiffin, at the Durham Cooperative Extension office at 919-560-0521, or visit the NC Radon Program’s website at www.ncradon.org.

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North Carolina 4-H

NC 4-H is a program where you get to "Learn by Doing." With more than 10,000 established 4-H programs across North Carolina, you can be a part of 4-H wherever you live. All youth between the ages of 5 and 19 are invited to join! In 4-H you can go to camp, start a business, ride in a bike rodeo, take part in an international exchange, raise an animal, create a blog, give a presentation, participate in a community service project, develop your resume, practice interview skills, learn about healthy eating habits, build lifelong friendships. 4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States with over 7 million participants. The four H's on the clover stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. MORE

Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI)

The Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) is dedicated to educating North Carolinians on issues affecting the sustainable development of North Carolina's natural resources and the quality of our environment. Founded in 1994, NRLI began with the development of its core leadership development program. Nearly 450 leaders have participated in the institute. Since 1996, the work of the institute expanded with the development of its Environmental Decision-Program and its first facilitation, the Bluff Mountain Timber Sale. Presently NRLI continues to work with communities, and local, state, and federal agencies and organizations in order to find collaborative solutions to our environmental issues. MORE

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Events

	ServSafe February 1st, 2012 @ 9:00 AM - February 3rd, 2012 @ 5:00 PM Pittsboro, NC
	Classes will be held Wednesday, February 1st through Friday, February, 3rd from 9:00 to 5:00 pm daily. the Cost of the program is $100.00 per person. ServSafe� is a 16-hour Food Safety Certification Course developed by the Education Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. This is a program for all food service managers and supervisory staff in restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes, and other food service establishments. Classes will be held in the Chatham ... MORE

	Spanish Motheread February 1st, 2012 @ 10:00 AM - April 4th, 2012 @ 12:00 PM Durham, NC
	This is a 10 week series for Spanish speaking parents. These fun and information filled classes will cover understanding more about your child's development, preparing your child for school, having a love of reading, taking pride in your tradions and customs, and much more! Pre-registration is required. ... MORE

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News

	Radon � A Silent Killer Posted January 4th, 2012 in Home & Family
Free Radon Test Kit available to Durham County residents... MORE

More in My Basket, Nutrition for Seniors without Sacrifice
Posted December 16th, 2011 in About This Site

More in My Basket, Nutrition for Seniors without Sacrifice Many of our senior citizens have to choose each monthly between the medications they need and food. This shouldn’t be, but unfortunately many seniors “make too much” for qualify for extra assistance with their drug cost, even though their limited fixed incomes are not enough to often pay for both medications and food. Yet, we know that to get optimum health effects from medication, that good ... MORE

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