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MINDFUL MUSINGS
Summer and the
Squash Blossom
STORY AND PHOTOS BY NICOLETTA LAMARCA SACCO
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hen I let people have some ready to be beer-bat-
know we grow the tered, fried, and served along
zucchini plants in with our Fourth of July picnic. I
our garden just for the sunny tell one of our out-of-town
yellow flowers, some understand guests that the zucchini flowers
why. Oh, I haven't eaten them are ready to be picked. She is
since my grandparents kept a delighted. I haven’t had them in
garden….I remember they were years! I’m really looking forward-
so good. I see we are going to --and my daughter will be trying
them for the first time!
Fiori di Zucca or Zucchini Flowers aren’t Weeding near the daylilies, I
just nice to look at. They are incredibly realize how fleeting zucchini
tasty and have some nice health bene-
fits as well.
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CONTINUED FROM 3H tiny birds buzz and see bring tangy flavor since the
them blur by. There is flower itself is bland. But the
much quiet joy in looking process of frying makes this
really are. Even the overwhelm- and listening while water- summer-only treat delectable,
ing supply of zucchini bread in ing and weeding. and the stuffing can make it
‘zuke season lasts just a short But mostly, for us, the unbalanced and awkward to
time. Growing zucchini mostly tangled spread-out vines handle in the hot oil. I prefer
to pick the flowers is one way to are all about the flowers. them dipped in beer batter, fried
keep from having an explosion You can see from the golden brown and served with a
of zucchini later in the summer. vibrant yellow-orange color sprinkle of coarse salt. Buon
Inevitably, it happens anyway. that they contain beta- appetito!
We seem to miss a sneaky one carotene, but according to Nicoletta LaMarca Sacco
that grows, hidden in leafy cam- nutritionists, they are a learned to cook and be curious
ouflage, into monstrous size that source of vitamins A and C, about dishes from around the
we discover later. Weeding and also. When you try the world from her mother, who
watering makes me think these recipe, remember to leave loves to cook, and her father,
thoughts. As a newer gardener, I 2” or so of the stem intact so you who loves to eat. All three also
Nicoletta LaMarca Sacco
get out there at different times of can dip them into the batter eas- love to meet new people and
day and notice the insects and ily, hold them and let excess bat- talk to them about their travels,
brush or gently shake them to
their activities, the voles scurry- ter drip off, and grab each flower cultures, and interests. LaMarca
clean them of garden debris.
ing, the hummingbirds congre- by the stem to flip it while frying. Sacco is a graduate student liv-
There is some debate among
gating around the feeders. I take Also, never wash them with ing in Roscoe with her hus-
cooks about stuffing zucchini
note of the frequency with which water, as this will cause a terrible band, Steven, and their dogs,
flowers. In restaurants, they may
to make simple syrup, let it cool, splatter when you fry them. Pupcake and PomPom. Their
be stuffed with cheeses, anchovy,
and refill the feeders to hear the Rather, use a soft vegetable children are grown.
olives and other ingredients that
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Recipe: Fried Fresh-Picked Zucchini pancake batter.
Flowers (Fiori di Zucca Fritti) Heat peanut oil or vegetable oil
in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees.
12 zucchini flowers, picked the Gently dredge zucchini blossoms
same day in flour on plate, then dip in
8 oz of a 12 oz bottle of beer (I batter, holding them by the
use a bottle so I can measure by stem so excess drips back into
eye as I go) the bowl.
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour Fry in hot oil in small batches 3-
Coarse salt and pepper to taste 4 minutes. Do not crowd your
You will need: a medium bowl frying pan.
and whisk for preparing the Remove with slotted spoon to
batter, a heavy skillet and drain on paper towels. Fry next
peanut oil for frying, a dish batch.
lined with layers of paper tow- When all blossoms are fried,
els for letting fried flowers rest serve sprinkled lightly with
as they come out of the pan. coarse salt.
Add ¼ cup flour to a plate and
set aside. Note: you may have batter left over,
Add 1 ¼ cups flour to a medium so if there are any zucchini on your
bowl and whisk to remove plants, have them ready, cut into
lumps. Grind in pepper to taste. discs or the long way, dip and fry
Whisk in bottle beer and then them, too! But first enjoy the blos-
more until batter resembles thin soms while they’re hot!
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When someone is diagnosed with a
psychiatric illness BY M. LORI SCHNEIDER
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any, many people live nosed with a psychiatric illness, two weeks to build up in the
with a psychiatric ill- odds are that there have been bloodstream before any benefit
ness and lead full, pro- symptoms going on for some can even begin to be seen.
ductive lives. Psychiatric illness; time which have been either Finding the right medication or
mental illness is as real and bio- compensated for or masked, combination of medications for
logically based as any other self-medicated with street drugs an individual takes time. Let’s
physical illness. The brain is an or alcohol or have been so fright- step away from psychiatric ill-
organ like any other and suscep- ening to the person experiencing ness for a moment and look at
tible to illness the same way as them that they’ve done their best something relatively simple, like
are the heart, lungs, kidneys or to hide them and not discuss pain relief. If everyone respond-
pancreas. But to quote Young them with anyone. At some ed exactly the same to pain
Frankenstein, “hearts and kid- point, when it becomes impossi- relievers, we’d just have aspirin.
neys are tinker toys!” The human ble to compensate, an interven- Why would we need acetamino-
brain is more complex than the tion may become necessary. phen, ibuprofen, naproxen or
most sophisticated computer Unlike with many other illness- the big league players? Similarly
ever created. It controls our es, there is still, in this day and with psychotropic medications,
thoughts, beliefs, emotions, age, no blood test, tissue sample what works well for one person
behaviors, memories, regulates or anything to be looked at on a may not work well for another
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the entire body’s function with- slide under a microscope that with the same diagnosis.
Someone experiencing a full blown psy-
out us having to give it any con- will pinpoint the specific issue, Stabilization for someone in a
chiatric crisis needs time for treatment.
It’s not a quick fix that can be solved in scious thought. When something and so diagnoses are made clini- crisis, whether during a first hos-
an Emergency Department or 72-hour goes awry in such a complex sys- cally, based on the way someone pitalization or after having been
admission. tem, be it biochemical, electrical, is presenting and how they’ve off of medication for a time can
structural, psychic, environmen- been feeling/behaving over a take months. It’s not as simple
tal – or a combination of those period of time. Medication can as “I have a headache, I take an
factors, the way we think, feel be a trial and error mix of sci- aspirin - after a bit, it kicks in
and relate to others is affected. ence and art, and medications and my headache is gone.” To
When someone is first diag- typically take from ten days to think that someone in a full
blown psychiatric crisis can be
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Trying to repair the painful damage after-
the-fact is all too common. Sun damage
usually occurs faster than people
anticipate.
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Use more sunscreen than you think you need
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t’s the summertime, and people sure to put sunscreen on all
flock to the beach, a lake, or a exposed skin and reapply at least
pool. Many love to sunbathe to
because studies have shown that consumers use every two hours especially after
get that classic sun-kissed look. much less than is needed to effectively protect. swimming or sweating. In addi-
What is summer without a tan? tion, the CDC recommends mak-
While it is beneficial to enjoy the ommends that people protect the CDC and the Skin Cancer ing sure to check the sunscreen’s
outdoors, most people do not real- themselves from UV light not only Foundation recommend reporting expiration date to ensure maxi-
ize the dangers of too much sun in the summer, but all year round. unusual moles or spots on the skin mum protection.
without protection. UV rays can affect the skin even on to a doctor for further guidance. Dr. Julian also states that “sun-
When people do not wear sun- cold days, cloudy days, or in the One of the best ways to protect screen isn’t an all-protective force
screen, they are putting them- reflection of the ground or water. the skin is to wear sunscreen. The field. It is intended to be combined
selves at risk for skin cancer, which The CDC recommends always CDC recommends choosing a with other sun safety approaches.”
can be painful, costly, and deadly. checking the UV index, and any- “broad spectrum” sunscreen that She recommends “covering the
According to the Center for thing over a “3” warrants using protects against both UVA and skin with clothing, staying in the
Disease Control (CDC) website, sunscreen. UVB rays with sun protection fac- shade, wearing a hat, and schedul-
skin cancer is the most common Melanoma is the third most tor (SPF) of 15 or higher. The high- ing activities to avoid times of day
form of cancer in the United States common type of skin cancer and er the SPF, the more protection the when the sun is most intense (10
with about 4.3 million cases every the deadliest, according to the sunscreen will provide. Dr. Anne K. AM- 4 PM).”
year. CDC. The Skin Cancer Foundation Julian, Ph. D from the National When applying these sun safety
Skin cancer is caused by ultravi- states, “melanoma is more danger- Cancer Institute (in an article fea- methods, one can enjoy the out-
olet (UVA) rays given off by the ous because of its ability to spread tured on the CDC website) says to doors safely and lower the risk of
sun, and too much exposure can to other organs more rapidly if it is “use more [sunscreen] than you skin cancer.
damage skin cells, which can lead not treated at an early stage.” Early think you need” because “studies For more information, visit
to many different types of skin detection is key, and melanoma have shown that consumers use https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/
cancer, the most serious being can appear anywhere on the body, much less sunscreen than is need- index.htm and https://www.skin-
Melanoma. The CDC website rec- even on normal looking skin. Both ed to effectively protect.” Make cancer.org/.
EFFECTIVE, NATURAL RELIEF FOR:
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Running has many benefits, from better physical
health to better mental health, including being
able to boost one’s mood. Pictured below are run-
ners at a past Forestburgh 5K. While that race re-
cently ended after many wonderful years, there
are several other local races to participate in. Pic-
tured at bottom left is Audrey and Angela Wheeler
during the 2019 B.A.T.S. Run for Vets.
Going the distance for health and high spirits
BY JOSEPH ABRAHAM disease.” do so if: You are extremely un- Here are just a few upcoming meet each other. For more info and The Mamakating First Aid and
That’s 10 minutes, five days a steady on your feet; You have dizzy events! about the race, visit delawarey- Rescue Squad. Proceeds from the
R
unning or even walking a 5K
week, even less if you run a few spells or take medicine that makes The Turtle Trot: July 17, 2021 outhcenter.org/the-river-run. race benefit the PFC Jerry B. Evans
or longer distance race is an
minutes each day. you feel dizzy or drowsy; or you Proceeds from this race, which Memorial Scholarship Fund.
amazing feeling. Not only
Also, running’s benefits go be- have a chronic or unstable health boasts a scenic course around The Monster Classic: For more info, visit
because you’re participating in
yond physical health. WebMD also condition, such as heart disease (or Kenoza Lake, benefit families August 1, 2021 runsignup.com/Race/NY/Wurts-
something that’s good for your
states that running can reduce several risk factors for heart dis- struck with catastrophic illnesses. The Monticello Rotary Club and boro/39thAnnualRoosaGapRoller-
health but also because of the ca-
stress, boost one’s mood, help ease), asthma or another respira- For more info, visit Resorts World Catskills are partner- CoasterRuns.
maraderie on display. Strangers or
some relieve symptoms of anxiety tory ailment, high blood pressure, runsignup.com/Race/NY/Jeffer- ing together for the 43rd chapter in Two other races to keep an eye on
lifelong friends, at these events,
and depression, as well as improve osteoporosis, or diabetes. sonville/TurtleTrot10Kand5K. this race which benefits the Sulli- are the Begin Against Transitional
everyone cheers one another on.
sleep. Once you’ve got the green light, van County Veterans Coalition. Services (B.A.T.S.) Run for Vets usu-
Some health benefits of running
While most people are safe for a an abundance of benefits await. Delaware Youth Center River Run: For more information, visit ally slated for sometime in the
and jogging, according to health
brisk walk, it’s recommended to While we’ve discussed the health July 18, 2021 raceroster.com/events/2021/48467 summer, as well as the Vintage Run
experts, include building strong
speak with your doctor before side of running, it should be stated This annual race in Callicoon, NY /the-43rd-annual-monster-classic- Half Marathon and 5K which takes
bones, strengthening muscles, im-
starting a running program. that there are several local races benefits the Delaware Youth Cen- 5k-and-10k-road-races. place in Bethel each fall. Both dates
proving cardiovascular fitness and
According to an article published that not only provide someone ter –– a community staple that’s are TBD.
maintaining a healthy weight.
by Harvard University’s Medical with a vehicle to challenge them- been around for decades, promot- Roosa Gap Roller Coaster Runs - For more info about the Run for
On the cardiovascular side,
School, titled, “Do you need to see selves and compete against others, ing educational and recreational Sept. 26, 2021 Vets, visit batsforvets.org. For the
WebMD says, “Running for just 50
a doctor before starting your exer- but also raise money for extremely opportunities for young people in This race is graciously hosted by Vintage Run, visit
minutes each week at a moderate
cise program?,” they suggested one important causes. the area so they can socialize and the Sullivan Striders Running Club vintageruns.com.
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Important Action Step: By Dr. Joseph Chavez Carey
Ensure your child or Medical Director for Primary Care
Garnet Health Doctors
teen is fully vaccinated travel unprotected.
S
ummer is in full swing, but York City in 2020 compared with Before those school bells ring
school, with in-person learn- 2019, according to the New York again, remember that New York
ing, is returning this fall. By State Immunization Information State requires all students to
making sure that your child is up System. Across the country, the receive certain immunizations
to date on vaccinations, you can Centers for Disease Control and before being allowed to attend
ensure they return to the class- Prevention (CDC) found that vac- classes. The CDC recommends
room safely. cine rates dropped 14% in 2020- that all children receive the follow-
COVID-19 disrupted many parts 2021 compared to 2019. ing vaccines Chickenpox,
of our lives, including in-person Planning on traveling interna- Diphtheria, Hepatitis A and B,
education and doctors’ visits for tionally before school starts? As school requirements. Some dis- Human Papillomavirus, Measles,
children. That meant many have travel increases, the risk of out- eases prevented by routine vac- Meningococcal Disease, Mumps,
fallen behind on receiving recom- breaks of vaccine-preventable dis- cines rarely occur in the United Pertussis, Polio, Pneumococcal
mended vaccines. More than eases in New York State increases. States. However, these diseases can Disease, Rubella and Tetanus.
400,000 fewer vaccine doses were The CDC recommends that inter- be much more common in other Measles, also called rubella, can
administered to children and teens national travelers be up to date on countries. Make sure you are up to be serious and even fatal for small
in New York State outside of New routine vaccinations, regardless of date on your vaccines, and don’t children; that’s why that vaccina-
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About Joseph Chavez Carey, MD,
FAAFP
Primary Care Medical Director, Dr. Joseph
Chavez Carey, is Board-certified in Family
Medicine. He received his medical degree
from New York University School of
tion is so critical. CDC data show cine each autumn. The flu, while a become infected and spread the
Medicine and completed his internship
that measles vaccinations were routine illness for some, can lead to virus – especially to classmates and residency at Contra Costa Regional
down by more than 20% in 2020 severe health complications and when they return to school in the Medical Center in California. Dr. Chavez
Carey sees patients of all ages – including
compared to 2019. Symptoms death for others. Every flu season is fall.
kids – and is fluent in Spanish. He is a
begin to appear around 10 to 14 different, and each season’s vaccine The Garnet Health Doctors team Castle Connolly Top Doctor and was
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Providing
affordable
hearing
help
BY SAMANTHA MONTAGNA
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Pictured above is the Catskill Hearing Center's hearing test. The business is located
at 343 East Broadway in Monticello. You can call 845-794-7766 for more info.
said. He said he is the one who accepts most insurances, no
sees clients, and he has another referral is needed, and they are
audiologist that he works with in open Mondays, Wednesdays, and
S
tuart Kabak opened the ensure the best care to his clients. cases that need an advanced Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30
Catskill Hearing Center in Catskill Hearing Center offers diagnosis. p.m., and by appointment on
February 1985 with the goal hearing testing, hearing aid He said he is best known for Thursdays and Saturdays. If
of providing affordable hearing repairs, ear molds, batteries, and providing premium brands of someone suspects they are suffer-
aids while providing personal the hearing aids themselves at a hearing aids such as Starkey and ing from hearing loss, they can
individualized care. Kabak told “reasonable and affordable cost.” Unitron at lower prices. Kabak call to make an appointment, and
the Democrat he became moti- Kabak stated that he knows of has also always provided home Kabak will test their hearing and
vated to help those who were other places selling hearing aids visits, which helped him to con- ask a few questions. If the
hearing impaired while working for thousands of dollars to pay for tinue providing care throughout answers to the questions indicate
as a waiter when he tried to speak commissions and advertising. He the COVID-19 pandemic. a medical problem, by law, Kabak
with a woman who was deaf. cited one competitor who Kabak stressed that hearing loss said, he will refer the client to a
After, he decided to go to SUNY charges $7,000 for a set of hearing cannot be repaired, and hearing doctor for additional testing. If
Brockport to obtain his bachelor’s aids, something that Kabak stated loss can occur due to age, genes, the client can benefit from “hear-
degree in audiology. he is not interested in doing. medications, or noise exposure. ing amplification,” then Kabak
Kabak moved to California and “There are a lot of people who Hearing aids only help with the will discuss the options he can
opened a chain of hearing centers need the help and cannot afford ability that is there. He also provide.
but soon found that with a larger hearing aids at inflated prices,” stressed that prevention is key. He Kabak stated that he was happy
business, he could not provide Kabak stated. said the Trading Post in Rock Hill where he was and does not have
personalized care. He soon “We’re a small hole-in-the-wall or Liberty sell ear plugs for $.39 plans to expand as it is his goal to
moved back to Sullivan County office,” and he can keep prices cents that do a great job of pre- provide the best customer care
where he grew up and opened the low because his overhead is low, venting hearing loss in loud for the people of Sullivan County
Catskill Hearing Center where he he does not advertise much, and places. who need help with their hearing
held the goal of staying small to he keeps his staff small, Kabak Kabak stated that his center needs.JULY 2021 SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT HEALTH 15H
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New Hope Community Live Without Limits
is proud to be a resource
for the health of
Sullivan County
1095 Texas Palmyra Hwy., Suite 1
www.newhopecommunity.org Honesdale, PA 18431
P: (570) 616-0665 F: (570) 616-0669
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Nursing Students gain practical insights
through on-site experience
N
ew Hope Community, in Loch Hope Community. While develop-
Sheldrake, is forging forward mental disabilities affect a small por-
with a collaborative partner- tion of the population – 1 to 3 per-
ship with SUNY Sullivan to provide cent globally -- meeting their needs
nursing students with an invaluable can be quite complex. “This is an
clinical rotation involving the provi- ideal opportunity to change percep-
sion of healthcare supports to people tions and to build practical skills that
with intellectual and developmental nurses can use throughout their CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
disabilities (I/DD). careers,” Russell said. Nursing students meet with their clinical instructor at New Hope
CEO, Debra McGinness, whose “The program is innovative and fills Community to receive their assignments and goals for the day.
career began as a pediatric nurse, a void,” noted Karen Kerendian, RN,
extoled the importance of this pro- Director of Health Services for New 2019, 65 students have rotated communicating or use adaptive
gram, saying “It is critical to equip Hope Community, “because it brings through the clinical rotation pro- equipment they are not familiar
nursing professionals with a compre- together the expertise of educators gram. Students start their day at New with,” said Kerendian. “We are able to
hensive understanding of how best to and health professionals working Hope Community in a classroom set- draw on our experience, share some
holistically support patients with within the I/DD community to pre- ting with their instructor and are of the tools we use and to be there for
special needs. Optimal health care pare students for addressing the assigned to group residences on the them as a resource.”
experiences can only be realized physical, social and emotional well- NHC campus where their education In addition to ensuring that people
when all health care professionals being of people with disabilities.” continues. The visiting students are with disabilities are approached with
understand the nuances and needs The program is an outgrowth of encouraged to observe and ask ques- respect and understanding, Russell
of patients with I/DD.” New Hope Community’s partnership tions of the nursing staff, and resi- believes the program could open stu-
The weekly program complements with SUNY Sullivan which has dential managers, and shadow the dents’ minds toward pursuing
students’ academic coursework. “The included the establishment and one-on-one direct support profes- careers in disabilities services or sim-
program has been an excellent expe- operation of a 3-acre organic farm on sionals, who comprise the New Hope ilar nursing opportunities.
rience for the students because it its campus and enrollment services Community team. “We hope this will serve as a model
opens their eyes to working with a for individuals with disabilities from “We are excited about the program for nursing programs across the
population whose needs may not be New Hope Community in the College and are happy to welcome the nurs- country to start gradually closing the
addressed in the typical nursing for Educational Enrichment ing students and work with them so awareness gap for intellectual and
school curriculum,” said Karen Program. they are comfortable caring for peo- other developmental disabilities in
Russell, Chief Operating Officer, New Since signing an agreement in ple who might have different ways of health care,” Russell concluded.
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River Safety on the Upper Delaware River
S
ummer is a wonderful time to
come and enjoy the Upper
Delaware River whether it is
fishing, boating, swimming, or
floating. But being on or near the
river has its risks and everyone
should follow safe river practices.
One of the most important
pieces of safety equipment is the
life jacket which will keep you
afloat if you find yourself in the
river intentionally or unintention-
ally but not everyone wears a life
jacket, or they are not worn prop-
erly.
Unfortunately, since Memorial
Day weekend, four people have
drowned while boating, swim-
ming, or wading in the Upper
Delaware River. Three were not
wearing a life jacket and the CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
fourth wasn’t wearing a properly Boaters enjoying a rafting trip while wearing their life jackets.
fitted life jacket. This brings the
total number of drownings since to fight the current. If you step Children 12 and under are safety. A canoe, even filled with
1980 up to 73. into deep water, float with the cur- required to wear their life jackets water, is a good floatation device,
It is important to remember that rent until you are able to swim when boating on the river. When but be sure to stay upstream of
boating and alcohol don’t mix. toward the shore. A life jacket, wearing a life jacket, it is impor- your vessel. The force of the water
Alcohol can impair decision mak- throw line, and first aid kits are tant to make sure it is properly fit- can easily pin a person between
ing and response time in an emer- recommended. The Delaware ted and secured. their vessel and a river obstacle.
gency situation. Think twice River is unpredictable and rocks in Never tie a Life Jacket into a ves- Before you go out into the river,
about boating under the influ- the river and along the bank are sel. A Life Jacket tied to a boat can- find out what to expect by calling
ence. slippery. Walk carefully and wear not save your life. If your boat cap- the River Information Hotline:
Many people enjoy swimming or protective footwear. sizes, be ready to help yourself. (845) 252-7100. This recording is
wading in the river but are Always wear a properly fitted Keep upstream of the craft; float updated daily with reports of air
unaware of the dangers. Sudden Life Jacket. All vessels on the on your back with your feet for- and water temperatures and river
drop-offs, deep holes, and swift Upper Delaware are required to ward and close to the surface to heights.
currents are typical of the Upper have a readily accessible, wearable fend off any rocks. The National Park Service
Delaware River. Most drownings in type, Coast Guard approved life Never stand up in fast-moving reminds river users to follow these
the Upper Delaware River jacket for each person on board. water; your feet or legs could safety tips to ensure a safe and
occurred while swimming. Wear a Inner tubes are considered vessels become trapped, allowing the cur- enjoyable visit to one of America’s
Life Jacket. on the Upper Delaware and rent to push you under. Release most scenic and recreational
Never swim alone and do not try require life jackets. your boat only if it improves your rivers.
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