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YOUNG LOCAL MAN COMPLETES EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT

On Sunday afternoon, October 24, 2010, a young Eagle Scout candidate, seeking to pin on his 'wings', was host and, along with 19 other participants, put on an afternoon of music, food and fun at The Woodbridge, Assisted-Living Community, in Plattsmouth.

Adam welcomes everyone to the program.

Many friends shared their musical talents and there was even a taekwondo demonstration by a local teen.

Conner Lepert plays "Blackbird" on his guitar, (above).

Zeke Rouse, accompanied on piano by Carol Matschullat, sings "You're A Grand Ol' Flag".

Donations of 58 blankets and $485 cash were gathered from members of Murray Lions Club, Beaver Lake Ladies Auxilary, P.E.O, Murray Christian and Presbyterian Churches, Church of the Holy Spirit, scout families,
community members, neighbors and many others.  The cash donations bought supplies for gift baskets and a big 'Bingo Prize Basket' for use by the residents.  Adam assembled the gift baskets, in which he placed one blanket each, along with the many other items, for each resident.  Boy Scouts from Troop 471, of Murray, handed out the baskets after the program.  A surplus of 18 blankets remained afterward and Adam plans to donate those to a homeless shelter.

WOW! There were lots of gift baskets to assemble!

A flag that was flown over our nation's capitol was also gifted to The Woodbridge.  The flag, a case and the engraving on the plaque, Adam paid for from income he receives for giving piano lessons.

The afternoon was enjoyed by all the residents and guests and is a moment in time that Adam should be very proud to have made happen!

 

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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS SUNDAY,

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Move your clocks back one hour the night before!

 

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Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, is the General Election!

Check this official Nebraska government
website to see all the rules that apply.

http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/voter_info.html#early

ELECTION DAY GUIDELINES:

 

FREE VETERANS DAY SALUTE at the LOFTE

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ROAD TRIP!!

http://www.visitnebraska.gov/component/myplanner/search/events

Now through...

Dec 31: The Secret Life of Howard Hughes,
Strategic Air & Space Museum, Omaha 

Nov 4-7: Nebraska One Box Pheasant Hunt,
Broken Bow 

Nov 5-6: Annual Nebraska Governor's Pheasant Hunt,
Beatrice 

Nov 6: Nebraska Book Festival - Plains Writers, Great Readers,
Lincoln

Nov 6A: Nebraska's Official Veterans Day Parade,
Bellevue

Nov 17-18A: McCOOK FARM AND RANCH EXPO,
McCook

 

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After harvest, many may wonder if baling stalks for winter feed is worth the time and effort.  One way to look at it is from the cost stand point. Nutrients removed by stalk bales may need  to be replaced with extra fertilizer. Using fall 2010 prices, stalks contain about $12 to $13 worth  of nitrogen, phosphate, sulfur and lime per ton.

Corn stalk removal also can reduce soil organic matter, increase erosion risk, and increase soil  water evaporation. Nebraska research shows that dryland corn yield declines about two bushels  for each ton of residue removed while irrigation costs increase similarly to maintain corn yield.

Labor and equipment costs average $20 to $25 per ton and baling stalks tends to cause more  wear and tear on equipment than other baling operations. Totaled together, these costs amount  to $50 to $55 per ton of corn stalks removed.

When assessing corn stalks' worth as feed, one rule of thumb suggests the dollar feeding value  is midway between that of straw and prairie hay. However, feed value of stalks varies greatly. For  example, if everything is baled you may only have 3 to 4 percent protein and less than 50 percent  total digestible nutrients. If you harvest just the tailings and two or three rows behind the combine  the total digestible nutrients increases to the lower 50s percent and protein to about 5 percent. Be
sure to test to make sure.

To assess if baled corn stalks are worthwhile, you should be able to sell them for over $60 or buy  them for less than $40 ton. In between, it's going to depend a lot on your individual ability to either  cut costs or feed efficiently.

For more information, consult UNL Extension publications G1846, "Harvesting Crop Residues" and  EC278 "Grazing Crop Residues with Beef Cattle."

Cass County Extension Office
402-267-2205

 

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Diabetes Awareness Helps with Prevention, Treatment

In the United States, 23.6 million children and adults have diabetes. Of people age 20 and older, 1.6 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed every year.

Diabetes is a group of diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels as result from defects  in the body's ability to produce and use insulin, the hormone needed to produce energy from sugar,  starches and other food.

There are three common types of diabetes: type 1, type 2 and Gestational diabetes. There is also  Pre-Diabetes, a common precursor to type 2 diabetes.

Type 1, when the body doesn't produce insulin, usually appears in children and young adults, but 5 to 10 percent of those with diabetes have this type.

Symptoms include:

-- frequent urination
-- unusual thirst
-- extreme hunger
-- unusual weight loss
-- extreme fatigue and irritability

Some ways to manage type 1 diabetes are by taking insulin, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight, eating healthy foods and monitoring blood sugar.

The most common type of diabetes is type 2, when the body doesn't produce enough insulin so the cells ignore the insulin and glucose builds up in the blood instead of entering cells. Millions of Americans are diagnosed with this type, and many more don't know they are at high risk of getting type 2 Diabetes.

Here are type 2 symptoms:

-- any type 1 symptoms
-- frequent or recurring skin, gum or bladder infections
-- blurred vision
-- slow healing cuts and bruises
-- tingling or numbness in the hands or feet

However, people with type 2 diabetes often have no symptoms. In order to manage type 2 diabetes,  monitor blood sugar, eat healthy, exercise regularly and possibly take diabetes medication or have  insulin therapy.

Gestational diabetes is when the pancreas works overtime to produce insulin, but the insulin  doesn't lower blood glucose levels. This type can be diagnosed 28 weeks into pregnancy or later,  but that doesn't mean a woman had diabetes before she conceived, nor does it mean she will have  it after. When a woman has gestational diabetes, extra blood glucose is sent through the placenta  and gives the baby high blood glucose levels. The baby's pancreas makes extra insulin and stores  the extra energy as fat, which can lead to macrosomia or "fat" baby. Treatments include keeping  blood glucose levels equal to those of pregnant women without gestational diabetes, having special  meal plans, scheduling physical activity, testing blood glucose daily and injecting insulin daily. These  treatments help lower the risk of C-sections that large babies may require.

Fifty-seven million people have pre-diabetes, when the blood glucose levels are higher than normal,  but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. It is a serious medical condition that may cause some  long-term damage to the body, especially to the heart and circulatory system, but it can be treated. Most  people have pre-diabetes before they develop type 2. Doctors can use tests to determine if someone  has pre-diabetes.

Tests include:

-- Fasting Plasma Glucose test
-- Oral Glucose Tolerance test

Blood glucose levels are then measured after tests to determine whether the person has a normal  metabolism, pre-diabetes or diabetes.

The Diabetes Prevention Program's studies have shown people with pre-diabetes can prevent type  2 diabetes by changing eating habits and increasing physical activity. Studies show 150 minutes of  physical activity per week helped prevent or delay type 2. Also, by making changes in eating habits,  people lost 10 to 20 pounds. Making these changes may return blood glucose levels to normal  ranges. Also, studies showed some medications delayed the onset of diabetes, but diet and exercise  worked better.

In 2006, diabetes was the seventh leading cause of death. Those with diabetes are prone to heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, blindness, kidney disease, neuropathy and amputation. Prevent diabetes by making healthy food choices and exercising regularly.

Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grain foods, lean meats and non-fat dairy.  Use liquid oils for cooking, cut back on high calorie snack foods and desserts and watch portion sizes. Smaller portions are better.  Visualizing the plate, half should be filled with fruits and veggies, a quarter should be filled with whole
grains and the other quarter should be meat.

Adults should exercise a minimum of 30 minutes most days, doing anything that increases the heart rate and causes a light sweat. This can be walking, gardening, doing yard work or cleaning the house. Children and teens should aim for 60 minutes or more daily or on most days.

Family and Consumer Science News
Mary Ann Holland, Extension Educator
Cass County Extension
402-267-2205

 

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Otoe County Genealogical Society...

will host its November 11th meeting at

7:00pm

 

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2011 Medicare Part D

Plan Comparison/Enrollment

Events in Cass County

Cass County Extension, Hwy 1 & 144th St, Weeping Water fairgrounds:

Monday, November 15 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 16 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday, December 3  1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 8 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday, December 13 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday, December 17  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday, December 20 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Plattsmouth Public Library, 400 Avenue A, Plattsmouth:

Friday, November 19  9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 14 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Clements Insurance, 160 N. 4th St., Elmwood:

Tuesday, November 30 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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