Test your home, protect your family from Radon!

Radon is a gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water. It occurs naturally in the earth, but can become a problem when it builds up indoors. It enters a home through cracks and openings in the foundation floor, walls and through openings around sump pumps.

According to the federal Environmental Protection Agency, radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Although lung cancer can be treated, the survival rate is one of the lowest of all cancers. Radon is responsible for over 20,000 lung cancer deaths annually.

Homeowners can test their homes at any time; however, it is best to do so in the heating season when homes typically let in less outdoor air. It is important to remember that every home is different and should be tested for radon.

If the test shows that radon is a problem, simple inexpensive techniques may be all that is needed to reduce radon levels. There are contractors throughout the state who have met certain requirements and are trained to identify and fix radon problems in your home.

Washington County is a HIGH RADON AREA county.  Within the county: Argyle, Granville, Greenwich, Jackson, and Salem are considered the highest concern.

Linda Law-Saunders of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Washington County will be giving a presentation about radon at the Pember Library in Granville on December 3 at 4 pm and again at 6 pm. Advanced registration is required. Please call CCE at 746-2560 or 1-800-548- 0881. Individuals with special needs requiring accommodations who wish to attend this program should let CCE know when registering.

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Pember Library and Museum will be held on the first Wednesday of each month at the Pember. This is a regular meeting and open to the public.

We will continue to have a “knit-in” group at the library. People can come in every Friday (2PM) and work on their knit or crochet projects and get help or encouragement or just have someone to chat with while they work. The group can work on individual projects, but should also do some projects for charity.

We have over 60 hats to send to the neonatal intensive care unit at Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington. We will work on a group afghan for the Haynes House beginning in January.

All knitters or crocheters welcome and donations of yarns or materials cheerfully accepted!

Please contact us at the library if you have any questions.

Lucy had a great Halloween. She’s looking forward to her party next Saturday.

In celebration of her third birthday, the Rutland Animal Shelter will be here. There may be some kittens here who are waiting to be adopted and at least one puppy looking for a home.

In lieu of gifts, please bring donations for the shelter:

• dry cat food
• towels
• blankets
• cats toys
• love

We will also accept cash donations to buy kitty litter and  nutritious food  for Lucy.

Join Us at the Pember  Library for a DROP‐IN INFO. SESSION

Contact Us For More Information:

Literacy New York Greater Capital Region

518‐226‐0040

Lindsey.Literacynycap@gmail.com www.literacynycap.org

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