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The NEBLINE, September 1992

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"Helping you September 1992 put knowledge The Vol. V, No. 10 to work" University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Lancaster County

Carpenter Ants Computer volunteer honored difficult"to control Worrest named City-County Volunteer of the Month Ant invasions can be a major To prevent further carpenter ant Jim Worrest was named Lin co In-LancasterCounty Volunteer ofthe month at the July 28 LancasterCounty annoyance to homedwellers. But, infestations, trim all and Commissioners meeting for his volunteer service as Sysop (Systems Operator) of Nebline RBBS (Remote carpenter ants cause structural bushes so branches do not touch Bulletin Board System). Jim has been associated with Neb line RBBS since it was started in 1987, volunteering damage to wood construction in the house and correct moisture thousands (Don M. ?) of hours of service in a rather new way ... with his personal computer and his modem. addition to being a nuisance. As problems such as leaky roofs and their name suggests, these ants use plumbing. Paint and/or seal Jim dials up the Nebline RBBS computer from his home computer to answer electronic mail, perform file their mouthpart to gouge galleries exposed wood before it becomes maintenance and check the validity of the information and programs found on Nebline RBBS. inside wood structures. The wet. Replace ant-infested wood, tunnels provide a nesting site for rotted, or water-damaged wooden Over the years Jim has helped users of the RBBS to learn about computer communications and discover the entire colony. Carpenter ants parts of the structure and eliminate what can be done with computer communications. His expertise in communications and computer technol­ rarely invade sound wood, but wood/soil contacts. Remove dead ogy, and his willingness to help other people with questions in these areas make him a valued resource on the tunnel most easily in wood that has stumps on the property and store bulletin board, and adds another dimension to the system. become wet and started to decay. firewood off the ground and away Carpenter ants are some of the from the structure. If you have a personal computer and a modem, and would like to see what Jim has been working on, logon largest ants found in Nebraska Because of their location and to Nebline RBBS at (402) 471-7149. (MDH) (about 3/8" to 112" long) and are the necessity of destroying the b lack or . nest, carpenter ant infestations may The best way to control carpen­ be difficult to control. For more ter ants that nest inside a dwelling information about ant control refer is to find the nest and destroy it. to NebGuide G8~~6"49, "Ants". and . : ~ InsectiCide sprays inside the home Insect Fact Sheet IFAX-3, '~Ant will kill some of the worker ants, Control". Both can be obtained but unless the entire nest is treated, from the University of Nebraska the queen will continue to produce Cooperative Extension in additional members for the colony. Lancaster County, 444 Congratulations from the Locating a nest can be difficult Cherrycreek Rd., Lincoln, NE University ofNebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County staff. because nests may be within walls 68528. (BPS) or roof rafters. At this point, some homeowners may prefer to work with a professional pest control Eating heart-healthy company. The most likely places Tausha Broer earns spot as to find carpenter ant nests are where wood has been wet and can be a lot of fun also! weathered, such as rotting timbers Top 4-H Horse Exhibitor According to the American calories should come from satu­ about the foundation, window sills, Each year the Wilhemina premium events at the county fair. Heart Association (AHA), heart rated fats. Total fat intake should porches, around leaky plumbing FischerWittstruckMemorial Tro- A maximum of six events may be disease may begin in childhood be no more than 30 percent of total and in rafters under a leaky"roof. phy goes to the individual gaining entered for cash premiums by 4-H and progress through adulthood, calories . .Dietary cholesterol Carpenter ants are most active in the most points from pre-selected horse exhibitors. Their premium even though symptoms usually do should be 100 mg. for every 1,000 the evening hours foraging for all rFiF=====~~=~;;~ classes are limited to four riding not appear until middle age or calories, not to exceed 300 mg. per kinds of food, both inside the events of the exhibitors choice, later. Therefore, it is never too day. house and outside. By following one halter event and showmanship early to begin a heart-healthy Children can take an active role ants, you may be find the nest. at halter. The top honor this year eating plan. The AHA recom­ in developing their own heart­ Carpenter ants keep the tunneled went to Tausha Broer, daughter of mends the following guidelines for healthy eating plans. The first step galleries very clean and push the Eric and Janet Broer of rural Lin­ all healthy children and adoles­ might be to let them choose low­ sawdust and dead insect parts out coIn. Tausha had the highest score cents over the age of about two fat foods in the grocery store. Of small holes in the wood. A small, with purples in all six premium years: course, parents will want to fresh pile of sawdust under the nest events. She received reserve cham­ • Nutritional adequacy should be explain which foods are appropri­ timber is the typical sign of an pion in senior western riding, achieved by eating a wide variety ate. If children are involved in the active carpenter ant nest. Once a champion reining and champion of foods. selection and preparation of food, nest is found, treatment is usually in senior pole bending. Tausha is -Calories should be adequate to they will be more likely to eat it! easy with either an insecticide dust a member of the Regulators 4-H support growth and development The following recipes are fun and or spray. Injection of insecticide Club. Her4-HleaderisBenJames. and to reach or maintain desirable nutritious snack foods for the into wall voids or the nest itself (WLS) body weight. entire family .. bon apetit! may be necessary to insure • Less than 10 percent of total PlellSe tum to Hearl: Page 7 complete control.

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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN COOPERATING WITH THE COUNTIES AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Cooperative Extension provides information and educational programs to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. Page 2 TheNEBLINE September 1992 Break new ground in fall Whether you want to start a new breaking new ground in the fall. to plague you next year. garden next spring or enlarge an Remove sod or kill grass by Grassy areas are likely to be existing one, this fall is the time to covering it with infested with white grubs. If you start preparing the garden site. black plastic, remove the sod in the spring, the Weeds tend to be the bane of old carpet, grubs will simply shift from a diet home gardeners. You can reduce tarpaper or of grass roots to a diet of vegetable problems with grasses, perennial imilar crop or flower plant roots. weeds and annual weeds by material, or by Removing the sod and working the treating it with soil in the fall will kill some grubs herbicides. Do not till the grass outright and expose others to Landscape trees may need thinning under - it will keep coming back predation by birds or killing cold Nobody likes to see a big, valuable or even hazardous isn't business. In a crowded residential and you' 11 be fighting it all next temperatures. healthy cut down. But if you too difficult. The decision neighborhood where you don't summer. If your soil needs improving, look at the trees becomes harder when you have to have much room to work, a small After removing the grass, spade fall is a good time to incorporate in your yard as choose between two or three mistake could result in a great deal or till the soil once or twice to tum sand or peat moss to improve a valuable crop, equally valuable, healthy trees. of damage. Get help from an up weed seeds that have lain drainage, and compost or other you can begin But, sometimes it's necessary to arborist to fell a tree. To discuss donnant in the soil. Any seeds that organic materials. to understand sacrifice one to allow the others moving trees, contact a local genninate now will be killed by A benefit of preparing or why they room to grow. landscaping finn or nurseryman. subsequent tilling or winter enlarging your garden site in the sometimes have The overall aim of thinning is to (DJ) temperatures and won't be around fall is that it will give you a head to be thinned. improve the value of the remaining start on spring planting. If your Valuable trees sometimes get trees and the total landscape. Two soil is slow to dry out in the spring, crowded out by less desirable big trees that have grown together The last tomato roundup fall tilling may make the species. Removing the "weed" are less valuable than one in the Frost will put an end to the piece of newspaper and place in difference between being able to tree, which may be less desirable same spot that has had a chance to tomato growing season fairly soon. single layers in boxes or on take advantage of decent weather because it's prone to stann damage fill out. All green, shelves. Store in a dark, cool in early spring to plant cool­ or insect problems, gives the more Thinning trees does not mature tomatoes location such as a basement of weather crops and having to wait valuable tree room to grow. It also necessarily mean cutting them do not have to cellar at approximately 55 to 60 until much later, when the soil is reduces competition for nutrients, down and turning them into be lost to the degrees Fahrenheit. Mature, green dry enough to plow or till. (DJ) water and sunlight. firewood. Sometimes it's possible cold tomatoes may not ripen for several If the tree to be removed has a to have trees moved, though this temperatures. weeks. Why rotten center or large dead limbs, gets fairly expensive as trees get ~ ______~ They can be Inspect the tomatoes every few removing it may also prevent a bigger. Trees may then be planted harvested and ripened indoors. days. Discard any damaged or great deal of property damage or in another location on the property Follow these tips for good results. spoiled tomatoes. When the change color personal injury. Trees weakened or sold for planting elsewhere. Harvest mature, green tomatoes tomatoes begin to ripen, remove by rot and other structural A tree that's too large to be dug when frost is imminent. The fruit the newspaper and place them at problems are prime candidates to up and transplanted must be cut should be solid, finn and free of room temperature. in come crashing down in the type of down. Do not attempt to fell a defects. Mature, green tomatoes An alternative method is to pull the fall violent storms we can have in large tree or even a small one, if are full-sized and have a whitish the entire plant and hang it upside With a burst of color, Lancaster County. space is quite limited or utility green skin color. Remove the down in a cool, dark location. leaves announce the end of Deciding between two trees wires are involved. Getting a tree stems, then clean and dry the fruit. Harvest the tomatoes as they ripen. summer and the when one is obviously less to fall where you want is tricky Individually wrap each fruit in a (MJM) .~~?~h approach of i:' .---:~~.;(j-S; winter. What \' - ~~{, y,;",,-, ,j\~~i~:~~~~~~:;:: ~~~~~~~:~re' s Birdseed Suggestions for planting spring bulbs ~~ \Z:i ~~~ ~::-'; ~~__ show? Contrary Planting spring-flowering bulbs Carlton, Silver Chimes, Mt. Hood, flowers. '0;~'~~: '\~ to popular can be in the fall should be as natural for Thalia and Peeping Tom. Don't plant spring-flowering belief, Jack Frost is not the cause. Lancaster County gardeners as Plant immediately after bulbs in the soil next to the walls In fact, early frosts injure leaves found in falling leaves, pumpkins and purchase. Leaving bulbs out of the of your house. The bulbs will and reduce the brilliance of football games. Some bulbs return ground for an extended period will become active very early next year autumn color. year after year and provide some greatly diminish quality. and frequently are injured by late In reality, the change in color is your garden of our finest spring color with very Tulip bulbs planted in heavy, frost or snow. Furthermore, the a result of chemical processes Is the price of commercial little care. silty clay soils tend to be short­ reflected heat shortens the life of which take place in the tree as a birdseed too high for you to To be successful, select large, lived; one or two years is the the bloom, and the high soil reaction to the shorter days. swallow? Don't be 'gull'-ible plump bulbs. Small, partially average life span. In well-drained temperatures reduce the amount of Beginning in late September the enough to think there's nothing shriveled bulbs may come at a soils, sandy loam, the bulbs will food stored in the bulb for the green pigment in leaves, you can do about it! Gardeners bargain price, but will not bloom persist. following year's bloom. , is broken down. What who love feeding birds can take satisfactorily. Plant bulbs in a high, well­ Never short-cut bed preparation. remains in the leaf cells are other steps now to reduce theirbirdseed Be sure to select daffodils or drained bed. Otherwise, they'll rot Incorporate generous amounts of colored pigments, which are bill this winter. Many wild birds varieties which will during the winter. They prefer humus (pine bark mulch, peat moss present in spring and summer, but find the seeds of common garden repeat year after year. Varieties several hours of sun per day. or composted material). Loose soil only become visible when the flowers and vegetables which have good reflower Placement in heavy shade will is essential for good performance. overpowering chlorophyll "something to crow about". dependability in our area include result in weak plants and poor Till the soil to a depth of eight to dissipates. Seedheads of cosmos, ten inches. Leaves of different species coreopsis, black-eyed susans, Group bulbs of similar type contain different types and asters, mums, marigolds, zinnias Tips on curing popcorn together. Scattering a few bulbs quantities Qf pigment. and others can be gathered after For best results with home­ will pour from the popper. over an entire landscape will prove pigment colors leaves they have dried. Pull out the grown popcorn, let the ears mature If com is too dry, add one to be of little aesthetic value. red or scarlet as in red , pin oak dried petals to which the seeds on the stalk. Pick the ears after the tablespoon of water per quart, seal Groupings will give a greater and sweet gum. are attached and let them dry stalks are brown and dry, the husks and shake well twice a day for a display at a lower cost. pigments cause leaf color . sufficiently on a tray until the dry and the kernels hard, but couple of days. If a test popping Place bulbs where the foliage such as in the cottonwood and ash petals separate from the seeds. before frost. shows the com is still too dry, can be allowed to mature in late trees. Some trees, such as sugar Then store the seeds in coffee After husking the ears, cure repeat the treatment. spring. Clipping foliage soon after , contain both pigments and cans or paper bags. Seeds of them for two to three weeks by If com is too moist, spread it the bloom will eliminate the create spectacular mixtures of watermelon, muskmelon, putting them in a mesh onion bag, out on a pan and let dry. Avoid flowers the following year. Bulbs , red and yellow. Other cucumber, squash and pumpkin an old nylon stocking or a bag oven or rapid drying since this are excellent companion plants in trees have no pigments and merely also can be saved. Dry these made from nylon net or could reduce popping ability. ground cover where they can be tum brown as the chlorophyll seeds in the oven, however, to cheesecloth. Hang them in a Properly cured and stored left undisturbed for several years. disappears from leaves in the fall. make them easier for the birds to warm, dry, well-ventilated area. A popcorn should retain its popping Don't overlook some of the After the chlorophyll is gone, crack open. heated basement or attic should do quality and flavor for three to four lesser-known bulbs. These include the leaf is essentially dead and More winter food for your wild nicely. years. After that, it may develop a Dutch iris, hyacinths, anemones, soon begins to dry. It is only a friends, without "robin" your Test a few kernels occasionally slightly stale or rancid taste, and ranunculus, crocus, scilla and Star matter of days before the leaf falls wallet!! (DJ) for popping quality. When you're popping quality may fall off. (DJ) of Bethlehem. (DJ) to the ground. (MJM) '------..... satisfied the ears are cured, rub one ear against another to remove Apple kernels. Pour the kernels into quart glass jars so the jars are Take care of herbs before first frost varieties for three-fourths filled and seal tightly. In the rush to empty the garden already flowered. Consider rosemary, herbortwoouncesofdriedmaterial Store the jars in the refrigerator, if before frost, don't neglect the herb basil, oregano, dill, thyme and others for each quart of cold vinegar. Use home storage there is room, or in some other bed. Almost any herb or spice can as possibilities. glass bottles orjars with non-metal spot that provides low be used to make flavorful herb The vinegar can caps (ie corks). You can make the The best apple varieties for temperatures to retain popping vinegars (vinegar solutions be white, cider, vinegarinlargebottlesanddivide home storage are the late­ quality. containing fresh herbs). Cooks and malt or wine; itlater into small, gift-size bottles, maturing, hard-fleshed ones, such Popping problems may indicate salad lovers really appreciate these each will impart labe ling and adding a sprig of the as Northern Spy, Stayman, com is either too dry or too wet. as gifts, and they are a convenient its own flavor, but herb to each one. Winesap and Rome Beauty. The Dry com tends to pop partially or way to "process" those fresh herbs wine vinegar lets Fullest flavors of herb vinegars early-maturing, softer-fleshed not at all. Wet com pops slowly before frost. the flavor of the herbs shine through develop after five or six weeks. varieties, such as McIntosh and with a loud noise, the kernels are It's fine to use herbs which have the most. Use four ounces of fresh (DJ) Jonathan, don't store as well. (DJ) small and tough, and the steam September 1992 TheNEBLINE Page 3 Choke that Chinch bug infestations Bindweed now! September is an excellent and wheat management time to apply herbicide for field This summer, some sorghum cold winter temperatures, or were bindweed control because and com growers have had poorly germinated and slow favorable growing conditions problems with chinch bugs in growing because of dry soil promote vigorous plant growth. Lancaster conditions. Last spring, wheat Healthy new plant growth is ~ r:' County although fields were thinner than normal essential for good results with . the wet weather because dry soil conditions translocated herbicides. i': conditions have prevented seed germination last Effective herbicides for <.\... greatly reduced fall. In the spring, the thin wheat bindweed contro I include 2,4-D the damage from fields attracted large numbers of at 1 qt/ A of 4 lb/gal material; 1 ~ ____~ this insect pest. chinch bugs that reproduce qt 2,4-D plus 1 pt Banvel; Because of the types of crops abundantly. The best way to Banvell-2 pt; Landmaster BW (wheat,* com, and sorghum) grown reduce the likelihood of chinch 54 oz; and Tordon 22K (1 pt) in the area, we may see chinch bug bugs attacking and causing severe plus 2,4-D (2 pt). Delay tillage infestations in 1993. damage to wheat is to use optimal for one week after application Careful wheat management can wheat management techniques. to allow the herbicide greatly reduce the likelihood of These include: translocation into the root severe chinch bug infestation the a. Plant wheat close to system. Delay planting wheat following year. The best way to recommended planting dates (see for 15 days after using 2,4-D. avert damage to sorghum is to NebGuide G73-36). In chinch bug The Banvellabel specifies a avoid adjacent plantings of wheat infested areas of Nebraska, 45-day delay in wheat planting and sorghum. recommended planting dates are for each pint of Banvel applied; Contrary to conventional between September 25 and however damage would be thinking, chinch bugs can severely October 1. University tests minimal at 30 days. Tordon damage wheat. They prefer to conducted in Gage and Saline can only be used on the wheat attack poor, thin stands of wheat counties show significant yield fallow rotation. (BPS) that have been planted late in the losses every day planting is '--______----' fall, poorly fertilized, thinned by delayed after October 9. If Sign-Up for the Lower Platte South NRD planting before fly-free dates for Hessian fly, use a resistant variety Well Abandonment Program Looking for grain profits? for this pest. A ust 3 - Se mber 8 The Nebraska Soybean & Feed Educational programs including h. Plant a moderate to heavy Grains Profitability Project will tours, demonstrations, and seed density. In eastern Nebraska, ·Total cost to the landowner will be 50% be in fall enrollment in September. discussions focus on varieties, optimum seeding rates are 50-60 of the cost, not to exceed $150. The program tillage, herbicides, fertility, pounds per acre (Neb Guide G73- ·The NRD will also cost-share 50% of pulling the old well. includes three entomology, pathology, cultural 35), although heavier rates (up to major practices and marketing. 80 pound per acre) may be planted CALL THE NRD FOR MORE INFORMATION: 476-2729 components: The on-farm research if moisture is adequate. Even The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District covers most 01 Lancaster on-farm comparisons provide the member though thin wheat will tiller in the and Cass counties and parts 01 Seward, Saunders, Otoe and Butler counties. research, with the opportunity to judge an Please turn to Chinch: Page 7 I.....=o_~ ______~ ______J "------' educational alternative production strategy programs, and farm record against the current production analysis. The project combines the system. Environmental Protection Agency efforts of private industry and Enrollment in the Nebraska University of Nebraska Soybean & Feed Grains Cooperative Extension personnel Profitability Project requires a begins to review priorities to help Producers detez:mi~~ commitment of three years toward Impelled by budgetary agency. subsequently concluded cancer risks, non-cancer health profitable production, management the project in order to generate constraints and a growing list of that the nation is actually devoting risks, ecological risks; and welfare and marketing strategies for reliable results from the on-farm environmental problems, the more resources to problems that risks, such as damage to crops, localized areas. research comparisons. Environmental Protection Agency have captured public attention than vegetation, or buildings. (The A computerized farm record Please contact Dave Varner at (EPA), in the late 1980s, began to to problems that are lesser known study did not compare the analysis provides an in-depth look the University of Nebraska consider whether its resources r-----~;======~~----__, importance of one at the member's soybean, com or Cooperative Extension in were being spent on the problems Interpretation? type of risk versus grain sorghum enterprise and Lancaster County at 471-7180 for that pose the greatest risk to public another or consider creates a baseline for sound a program brochure and additional health and the environment. The factors such as the management and nHlrlrl'.tinrr information. (DV) costs and availability decisions. EPA of technologies to control the risks, Perception ? benefits to society of ______~ ______' activities that cause ;:;.....---1i1----r-----.,. but potentially more serious. the environmental problems, or ~====±=:J~==~~~~~~::J~~~::J~:J~~t:::J~=:1~===7( In an effort to find a way to EPA's legal authority to deal with r target the agency's resources them. Risks were assessed as they where they would have greatest existed at the time of the study, benefit, EPA's Administrator in given the levels of control then in 1986 commissioned a team of place.) Women about 75 senior agency managers The study concluded that many and technical experts to assess the problems the team judged to be of risks associated with a range of relatively low risk, such as environmental problems. In its contamination from active and in Agriculture: report, entitled "Unfinished abandoned hazardous waste sites, Business: A Comparative were receiving extensive public Assessment of Environmental attention and federal resources. By The Critical Difference Problems," the project team contrast, problems the team judged concluded the EPA's program to be of higher risk, such as indoor priorities, as reflected in its air pollution, received far less The eighth annual farm and ranch management budget, did not correspond well attention and fewer resources. with rankings of environmental Overall, the study found that conference for women risk. EPA's priorities appeared to be The report identified 31 more closely aligned with public environmental problems, ranging perceptions of risk, often expressed September 17 & 18, 1992 from global to through congressional mandates, drinking water contamination and than with scientific assessments of Holiday Inn air pollution, and ranked them risk. (DV) Kearney, Nebraska according to four broad categories:

Presented by: Reduce Hessian fly problems Department of Agricultural Economics Preventive measures are the The Hessian fly spends the Nebraska Cooperative Extension best safeguard against Hessian fly summer in the inactive flaxseed problems since chemical controls stage on wheat stubble. In the fall, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources are not a practical solution for this adults emerge to deposit eggs on University of Nebraska-Lincoln pest. Reduce Hessian fly fall . early-seeded or volunteer wheat. infestations by: Please turn to Hessian: page 7 To recieve a registration brochure, 1) plowing stubble and call 1-800-535-3456 or contact the volunteer wheat prior to planting; Lancster County Extension office at 471-7180 2) planting Hessian fly resistant More agriculture 1rI-.f-----'T"""------r------,r------r------..,..-----i-t7 or tolerant wheat varieties; and 3) planting after the fly-safe news on page 7 date. Page 4 TheNEBLINE September 1992 Learn how you can earn For a copy of the new money with crafts In recent years, an increasing will cover issues and technical food guide number of men and women have information that one needs to turned their craft hobbies into consider when entering the craft successful businesses. A craft market. Topics to be covered "Pyramid" ... business can allow individuals to during the program include pricing If you've been hearing about the express themselves creatively, tum the product, exploring marketing new Food Guide "Pyramid" and out high quality products and give options, the connection, want to know more, a condensed , a measure of personal rules and regulations, customer Pyramid brochure is now available. : independence. relations and displaying your To receive a copy, send a self­ Carole's comments ;1 While hobbyists may be crafts. addressed, stamped, business-size Change is everywhere. The world is changing, our country is I producing beautiful and useful' The workshop will be held at envelope to: changing, our personal lives are changing, even our organization is objects that have value in today's the extension office in Wahoo, Pyramid; c/o Alice Henneman; changing. , marketplace, it takes experience Nebraska, 112 East 7th. Fee is $15 University of Nebraska The first change, Lorene Bartos is our adviser, and she will be and know-how to go from which covers the cost of the Cooperative Extension in helping us with lessons as well as her other duties. i hobbyists to profitable business workshop, lunch and materials Lancaster County; 444 The second change, we are asking you to collect your dues at your people. packet. Registration deadline is Cherrycreek Road; Lincoln, NE September meeting. Please pick up yourreorganization packet before On Monday, October 5, the Tuesday, September 29. For more 68528-1507. your September meeting so that you have all the necessary forms. The University of Nebraska Metro information or a registration form, dues need to be sent in by October 1. Extension Program Unit is contact Alice Henneman (Lincoln, If you'd also like more Also in your packet you will find a form "Summary of sponsoring a Craft Marketing 471-7180) or Susan Williams information about obtaining bulk Activities for 1992". Many of you are helping others and we want to Workshop. Extension educators (Wahoo, 443-3522). copies, include a note to this hear about it. Under family it might be child care, Easter egg hunt, effect. Halloween party, camps, nursing home, etc. Environment might be September Extension leader training The Food Guide Pyramid is an something with recycling, beautification, water quality, etc. If you outline of what to eat each day don't know where to put something put it under special projects. lesson focuses on estate planning based on the Dietary Guidelines of At the Council meeting, membership questionnaires were the U. S. Department of handed out; if you have one please fill it out and send it to me. If you "Living" trusts and durable for home extension club leaders, Agriculture. have already sent it in, great. power of attorney, will be Thursday, September 24, 1 p.m. For a copy of the complete 29- At the convention in McCook it was suggested that I write a explored during the lesson training and repeated at 7 p.m. page booklet on the Pyramid, send newsletter to you each month. Lorene and I feel that the NEB LINE r------.., Representatives from non­ a letter with your request and a is a good way to do this. Let us know if you feel this could be a help extension groups wishing to check or money order for $1.00, to your club. Song birds wanted present the lesson to their groups payable to the "Superintendent of It's hard to change our way of doing things as we get very are welcome to attend, but are Documents" to: Consumer comfortable in our old ways. I feel these changes and others yet to The Lancaster County Chorus asked to preregister by phoning the Information Center, Department come will make us a stronger organization for the future. is made up of women from the extension office by Monday, 159-Y; Pueblo, Colorado 81009. - Carole Doeschot, Home Extension Club Council Chair county who enjoy singing. They September 14, so that sufficient This extended version should be meet Friday afternoons, materials will be prepared. (AH) available this month. (AH) September through May, from 1 "Make It With Wool" contest to 3. Practices will begin September 11 th at the Lancaster ~" COOPERATIVE If you like to sew with wool VI contest, October 3, 1992 in Extension Conference Center, why not enter the "Make It With Omaha. Entry categories are adult, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Anyone ,~'\. EXTENSION Wool" contest. Contestants senior, junior and preteen. Entry interested is invited to join the construct and model a garment of deadline date is September 21, group. For more information .-../~ ~ SYSTEM at least 60% wool. The Nebraska 1992. Entry forms are available at contact Marilyn Behring, RFD Contest is December 11 and 12 in the extension office. Alice Doane, Box 42, Malcolm, NE 68402; North Platte. Lancaster County 786-3555 or 472-6433, is state phone 796-2245. (LB) Fall money management classes residents participate in the District director. (LB) We'll be repeating two popular classes this fall. If you missed them the first time, here's your chance to take them. For more information or to register, ca11471-7l80; fees are payable at the door. Home "Updates" That Incre'ase Resale Value Thursday, October 22, 1 - 2:30 or 7 - 8:30 p.m. When remodeling or redecorating, consider which improvements All programs, unless otherwise noted, will be held at the Lancaster Extension Conference Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. C!,!II the extension office at 471-7180 for more information orto register. also add to resale value. Learn the potential appeal of such housing features as adding another bedroom, updating or adding an additional bathroom, landscaping and which colors "sell" better. Also, learn which documents may help in resale and tax benefits. Joan Anderson, a licensed realtor with a Ph.D. in consumer science will be the presenter. The class fee is $4 per person or $6 for a coup l~ sharing materials. How to Calculate Net Worth - How Much is Enough? Thursday, November 12, 1 - 2:30 or 7 - 8:30 p.m. The first step toward getting control of your money is learning your current financial situation by doing a net worth statement. Learn how to calculate your net worth and use this information to aid you in checking progress toward financial goals, reducing tax liability, determining insurance needs and achieving other financial goals. Marilyn Scheinost, a certified fmancial planner with a master's degree in consumer science, will be the presenter. The class fee is $4 per person or $6 for a couple sharing materials. (AH) EFNEP Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Currently we are working on designs to incorporate EFNEP . information into a section in the NEBLINE, and will be trying out new ideas until we find a format that works for the del ivery of this information. You can continue to look for EFNEP information in the Home Extension section until further notice. (MDH) EFNEP Staff LaDeane Jha, EFNEP Supervisor Virginia Piening, EFNEP Secretary Lenora Fittro, EFNEP Nutrition Advisor Nobuko Nyman, EFNEP Nutrition Advisor . Sondra Phillips, EFNEP Nutrition Advisor Charlene K. RoBins, EFNEP Nutrition Advisor

EFNEP Telephone ••.•..•••...... •. 471-7180

Sponsored by the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County September 1992 TheNEBLINE PageS EFNEP: Part of the fight against hunger "Hunger Hurts-Even in Wheels, The Salvation Army, able to help individuals make use Nebraska!" is the title of an appeal Resource Distribution Center of of unfamiliar foods. Through food to the Community Human Services People's City Mission, Lincoln! demonstrations, information on Planning Council of Lincoln! Lancaster County Senior Centers, safe storage and sanitation, and Lancaster County from the Good Neighbor Center, The through research-based nutrition LincolnlLancaster County Food Gathering Place, Indian education, families utilize foods and Hunger Coalition. The Community Center, Hispanic more effectively and are less likely coalition has asked the planning Community Center,. Malone to be hurt by hunger. (LJ) council to initiate a five-year focus Community Center and Food Net. study on food and hunger issues in Activities of the coalition have Lancaster County. A sampling of included the production of a video hunger needs was recently highlighting sources that people completed by the Food and Hunger could access within the community Take the Challenge: Be a Leaner Eater Coalition. As Dr. Norman E. related to food, coordination of Challenge 12: The Healthful Order - Low-Fat Fast Foods Leach of the Interfaith Council information efforts concerning The following is part of a year long series on healthy eating. It's based on materials developed by says, " ... the findings are certainly food issues, and formal support for Nebraska Project Lean. disturbing as they demonstrate that activities relating to food issues. A Fast-food encounters are challenging for the leaner eater! Take a look at fat and calories values for here in the bread basket of recent resolution of the Coalition some popular sandwiches. (Values given are averages based on similar sandwiches from three popular America, too many people are endorsed The Medford Declaration fast-food restaurants.) desperate for basic food to End Hunger in the U. S. The Calories Grams Calories % Calories assistance." Statistics from nearly issue of domestic hunger as a of Fat from Fat from Fat every agency providing food serious problem in the U.S. was Hamburger (2 oz. patty) 257 10 90 35% assistance show dramatic increase addressed by a coalition of 114 Pound Burger 410 21 189 47% in the number of people served corporate, religious and political Double Patty, 560 33 296 53% over the past five years. leaders in April of 1992. The special sauce The Expanded Food and declaration calls for an expansion Fish Sandwich 442 26 234 53% Nutrition Education Program in government food programs, and Chicken Sandwich 688 40 360 52% (EFNEP) is directly involved in the suggests 1995 as a target for Where does the fat come from? Study the anatomy ofa burger with the works to answer this question: fight against hunger through its ending hunger in the U.S. This Bun - 160 calories, 2 grams fat, 11 % calories from fat. nutrition education program. declaration serves as a guide for Additionally, EFNEP works with the LincolnlLancaster County Special sauce (1 tablespoon) -99 calories, 11 grams fat, 97% calories from fat. Lettuce, tomato - 9 calories, 0 grams fat, 0% calories from fat. other agencies concerned with Food and Hunger Coalition as it Catsup, mustard - 19 calories, 0 grams fat, 0% calories from fat. hungry people through the Lincoln! strives to do its own coordinated Lancaster County Food & Hunger studies and cooperative ventures in Beef patty (3 ounces cooked, 80% lean) - 252 calories, 16 grams fat, 57% calories from fat. Coalition. The coalition was feeding those who are hungry in Cheese (3/4 ounce American) - 83 calories, 7 grams fat, 76% calories from fat. formed in 1990 in response to the our midst. The Medford need for a group which could assist Declaration indicates that The fat and calorie totals for the sandwich ingredients are: 622 calories, 35 grams fat, and 52% of the with coordination and cooperation abolishing hunger at home will calories from fat. among the various agencies require two steps. One, seeing that A DEEPER LOOK... Take a deeper look at the sandwich anatomy. Notice that three sandwich serving persons who are hungry food is available to the hungry on ingredients contribute fat: special sauce, cheese, and the beef patty. The bread, lettuce, tomato, mustard and catsup are low in fat. and who access agencies who an adequate and consistent basis by provide food to individuals in the utilizing existing public programs A SALAD MAY NOT BE A BEITER CHOICE ... Salads made with plain lettuce and vegetables are community. Coalition members in conjunction with voluntary food fat free; but chef salads with cheese, ham, turkey and dressing can make some of the sandwiches look good. include: Lincoln Interfaith providers in local communities; Calories Grams Calories % Calories Council, Lincoln Action Program and two, moving as a nation to end of Fat from Fat from Fat (LAP), USDA Commodities the causes of hunger as well. Chef Salad 230 13 117 51% Supplemental Food Program EFNEP, by providing education Dressing, 312 30 270 86% (CSFP), UNL Expanded Food and on how to use available foods in 4 Tablespoons Nutrition Program (EFNEP), safe and nutritious ways, plays a TOTALS 542 43 387 71% Lincoln Food Bank, Lancaster vital role in the prevention of County Department of Social hunger in the community. When the full portion of dressing is added to a chef salad, the salad weighs in at 71 % fat. This total is Services, Family Service WIC Working with agencies who higher than any of the sandwiches compared above. The key to eating a salad ... easy on the dressing! Program (Women, Infants & provide food to the hungry in the WHAT DO FRENCH FRIES LOOK LIKE? Team a sandwich with a medium order of fries, and Children), Tabitha Meals on community, EFNEP advisors are you'll end up with a meal that blows your fat budget for the day! Remember fried foods are high in fat. Here is how French fries look: Calories Grams Calories % Calories of Fat from Fat from Fat French Fries, medium 320 17 153 48% Marketing For Success Fast-food menus are loaded with high-fat foods. In response to growing consumer demand, lower-fat A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP FOR TIlE SMALL foods are being added. Grilled chicken and fish sandwiches are examples. Dessert items like low-fat shakes and nonfat yogurt are showing up. Low-fat breakfast items are available at some restaurants: BUSINESS OWNER OR MANAGER. bagels (but go easy on the cream cheese), fat-free cereals and low-fat milk. Finding the low-fat foods can still be a challenge. Use the tips below to be a leaner eater at fast-food September 12, 1992 stops.

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. For Leaner Eating at Fast Food Stops -Hold the special sauce. You can save 100 to 200 calories and up to 18 grams of fat by this simple Lancaster Extension Conference Center request. Many special sauces have a mayonnaise base; mayonnaise is 100 percent fat. Mustard and catsup on the other hand are fat free. In normal portion sizes they are also low in calories. 444 Cherrycreek Road -Team sandwiches with nonfat or low-fat milk or a low-fat shake. These low-fat foods will fill you up Lincoln,~ebraska without adding lots of fat. Most shakes and frozen desserts in the fast-food chains are made with low-fat ingredients. To be sure, check nutrition information for the product. -Share your fries with a friend or toss a few when you toss the bag. Remember one of the ways to eat less fat is to eat smaller portions of high-fat foods. When you eat half an order, you get half the fat...hut Registration Deadline: September 9, 1992 all of the flavor. -Go easy on the dressing. Remember, the salad is low-fat but the dressing isn't. Challenge yourself TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED to eat less dressing. • Learn how to develop an effective overall marketing plan. -Choose a deli or sandwich shop where you select the fillings for your sandwich. Sliced turkey, lean • Learn how to set realistic goals for your business. ham, and lean roast beef are good choices. Hold the mayonnaise, margarine and butter. Enjoy the • Learn how to evaluate your current and future marketing flavors of mustard, tomato and lettuce! activities. -Choose low-fat foods the rest of the day! If you eat a high-fat meal, simply cut the fat later. -Learn more about your favorite fast foods. Most fast-food restaurants have nutrition information • Learn how to set an advertising budget. available for their products. A simple request is all it takes. • Find out how much other businesses are spending on marketing and advertising. Challenge: • Find out what types of advertising will work best for your See if you can answer these fast-food questions: business. 1. If you want to eat less fat, which sauce or condiment should you avoid? Circle your answer. a. mayonnaise • Bring an example ofyour advertising to have it evaluated b. mustard at the workshop (optional). c. catsup

~PLEASE NOTE r:r 2. If you want to eat less fat but you love French fries, which strategies would you use to eat less fat? This workshop will include numerous examples of marketing Circle each strategy that will work for you. activities that can be employed immediately by your business. a. order a smaller size than usual b. share a small order with a friend REGISTRATION c. order fries less often $40 for the alumni of the jnOA 10J lS~ S){lOlI\ +~l.Il ~uo ~ql ~SOOlp !S~r.~~llUlS pooS ~lE nv 'z Managing Main Street Business program ~!Euuokew .~ . I $50 for other small businesses Al!A9JB a~u.,UtrqJ Ol U3MSUY Page 6 4-H Council nominations It's not over 'til... due September 15 The fair is over, it's time to Now is the time to nominate throughout the year. breathe a sigh and relax. But, persons to represent you on the New members will be elected to don't stop now - it's time to wrap 1992 Lancaster County 4-H fill the positions of the following up the 4-H year. To learn how, Council. Five new members will members who will complete a two­ attend a special session. "Fair's be elected. All4-H members and year term: Over, Now What?", on Thursday, leaders are eligible to hold a Area 1: Marty Minchow September 17, at either 9:~0 a.m. position on the council and are Area 2: Dick Parrott or 7:00 p.m. We'll talk about completion of reports, member encouraged to submit nominations. Area 4: Ron Snover, Carrie records, Chris Clover Awards, Each position is held for two years. Henshaw achievement meeting ideas and Members may be elected for no Area S: Krista Vance ._;.; 4-H BULLETIN BOARD .1 selecting projects for the new year . ~!i' ~m, more than two consecutive two­ Al14-H volunteers and 4-H Leaders and parents are yeartenns. members in grade nine or older 4J Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Exposition encouraged to attend whether this What is a 4-H Council? will be eligible to vote. Youth ... September 23-29. Contact Dave Swarts for details. is your first year or not. For more The 4-H Council is responsible nominees must be at least in grade information, contact Maureen or for determining 4-H policies, nine. Members will represent -the District Awards Lorene. (MHB) ,; Due October 1 for all4-H'ers who have won county awards establishing and appointing following areas of Lancaster and whose birth date falls between January, 1974 and planning committees and finding County as indicated on the December 31, 1978. resources to support 4-H events. following map: Community There are nine meetings • ,; I Dare You Awards service Due October I, nominations may be submitted by 4-H Area 1 27th Street Area 2 parents, leaders or members. Applications are available at Northwest Northeast opportunities! the extension office. II AreaS Volunteers are needed for the National 4-H Week Van Dom Street======Lincoln ======Van Dom Street Elf Shop (the children's gift shop) ~ October 4-10, 1992. Tell you friends and community about City Limits during the Tannenbaum Festival to 4-H! be held November 24-29 at Bob Area 3 II Area 4 Devaney Sports Center. You County Awards Southwest 27th Street Southeast would be helping little people with ~ Due October 1. Guidelines for the record book can be their Christmas shopping. If you obtained from the extension office. r------, are able to donate a few hours of I 4-H Council Nominations I you time, please call Janice Tatum College Scholarships I I nominate the following for consideration by the 4-H Council I at 488-3406. ~ Applications are available at the extension office and due Nomination Committee: 4-H clubs or individuals are October 1. Contact Maureen for details. I. : Area 1 (Northwest): Adult: : needed to make aprons, bibs, tote I Area 2 (Northeast): Adult: I bags and/or chair pocket bags for Growing Up ... Growing Together I youngsters at the Madonna ~ September 11-12. Designed for 11-13 year old boys and girls I Area 4 (Southeast): Youth: Adult: I Pediatrics Day Rehabilitation and a parent or other adult at the Eastern Nebraska I Area S (Lincoln): Youth: I Center. These items will be used 4-H Center. Call Maureen for more information! I during therapy with the children. I I~~~~ I I L. ___ • ______..1 If you have basic sewing skills and ,; North Central Regional4-H Leaders Forum I' would like tohelp, call Virginia or Set for November 5-8 at Purdue University, West Lafayette, ! Nancy at 483-9456 for more Indiana. If you, as a leader, are interested in being part of information. (MHB) Lancaster County's team, call Maureen. Come and see why over 9000 Lancaster County Youth are involved in 4-HI Reminder to all 4-H'ers over 12: ~ Teen Council will meet Sunday, September 13,2:30 p.m. at the extension office. 4-H Open House!!! Pat Heather, Waverly, now has a dark room set up to ~ handle black and white processing. If you need a place to try processing, call Pat for more details at 786-2741. Tuesday, September 22, 1992

4-H Needs You! 6:30-8 p.m. 1.fiJ 4-H recruiters are volunteers who help recruit 4-H members University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County and leaders and organize 4-H clubs. Special training is 444 Chenycreek Road, Lincoln, NE 68528-1507 provided and recruiters can work in the elementary school 6:30 - 8 p.m. Experience 4-H projects and view displays area in which they live. Interested adults should contact 7 - 7:30 p.m. Program presented by 4-H'ers - Door Prize Drawings Maureen. (MHB) Volunteers and staff will be available to answer questions about 4-H. For more information about 4-H. call 471·7180. 4-H is for you... Live, • If you live in the city or the country Learn, • If you are at least 8 years old by January 1, 1993 Laugh .• •• • If you want to develop skUls to be successful in toclay's changing world

4-H'ers receive quality education! Nebraska State Horse Show Results • 4-H is the youth education program ofthe University Lancaster County was represented by 33 4-H members at the state 4-H of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County horse show competition this year. through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln The 1992 Nebraska State 4-H Horse Exposition was held in Grand • 4-H curriculum and programming is developed and Island, July 15-18. prOvided by UNL faculty through local county exten­ • •• Together with Individuals receiving special recognition for accomplishments at the sion offices. your frlendsl show include: ...... •.••. •... . .•.•• UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA·LlNCOLN COOPERATING WITH THE COUNTIES AND THE u.s. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE •...,.. Jessica James: Reserve Champion Senior Western Pleasure :.". Ccoperalive ElIIension provides informalion and eclJcaIionai programs 10 aI people IMIhOI.C regild 10 race, cdar, naliona/ origin. 88X, or hanckap...... '!JIi; Amy Oltman: Reserve Champion Advanced English Equitation r------, Teams and individuals participating in contests include: I Horse Demonstration Team: Kala Ball and Kathy Tupy, Reserve I Champions I Return to the University of Neb County, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Hippology Team: Keri Brandt and Erin Douglass, State Champions I Lincoln, NE 68528, (by Oetob Please call 471-7180 for more Team coaches: Leanna Schlesiger and Kendra Holman Assistant, Sara I information. . Cusick I Horse Bowl Team: Melissa Brown, Sara Cusick, Anne McCabe, Melody I Nielsen - State Champions I Address------~ Melody Nielsen was the team captain and received a reserve champion : Telepho IC-______=~- plaque as the second high point winner in the contest. The Lancaster Horse mo. day yr. Bowl Team will compete in the Western National4-H Horse Classic to be I held October 17 in Denver. Team coaches are Leanna Schlesiger and I Kendra Holman. Leanna and Kendra were members of the 1986 Lancaster I a club leader or assistant? Yes No County Horse Bowl Team which placed second in the national contest. I Horse Judging Team: Angie Kruml, Melody Nielsen, Staci Pesek, I Check project areas which : .. Alyson Young, State Champions. Team coach: Kendra Kitt. I Household Pets nment Rabbits Angie Kruml, member of the Lancaster County state champion team I _ Shooting Sports _ Safety coached by Kendra Kitt, was named high point individual in the horse I _ Photography Horses Pleas.e turn to Horse Bits: Page 8 IL ______Woodworking _ Clothing _ _ Other _ September 1992 TheNEBLINE Page;

! Chinch From page 3 springtime and "fill in", a heavier attractive to migrating chinch bugs] plant density is less attractive for A legume would make a safer ~ chinch bugs when they move into cover crop. wheat in early April. f. Be sure to control volunteer t c. Use the best and most fertile wheat in wheat stubble before next; Dr. Kendrick to teach agricultural marketing course fields possible for wheat spring, especially if you plan to ,. production. Grow something else grow sorghum or corn in that field.· ~ 9-$Py, Q: What do tuned in to the University of -Economics of Storage in those fields that consistently . This can wait if soybeans or alfalfa ~~~~1~ national and Nebraska satellite marketing -Transportation of Agricultural produce a poor wheat crop. Wheat will be planted as these crops will 9-"'~"'~ world events ~ ft- course this falL You can watch it Products and Impact on grown for forage is just as not be damaged by chinch bugs. "'8~ have to do with at home or view it from the Production Location susceptible to chinch bug attack as The most successful way to ~ :l'O~" you and University of Nebraska jr~""'

Horse Bits From page 6 judging competition at the 1992 For more information and to Jessie Snover Top Barrel Racer Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Exposi- make your reservations contact: The Jean Card Memorial :lffi tionJuly 14. Allfourmembersofthe Gretchen Anderson at 289-4669. Trophy was awarded this year to team placed in the top ten individual Jessie Snover for receiving top (Remote Bulletin Board System) scores ofthe contest. Melody Nielsen Special Fair Awards Presented time in the barrel racing event at placed 4th. Staci Pesek 6th and The final event of the 1992 the 1992 Lancaster County Fair. Alyson Young 8th in the contest. Lancaster County Fair was the Jessie rode her gray mare, Ladies The 1992 Lancaster County Horse presentation of awards held August Peppy Image, to win top time over Judging Team will represent Ne- 11. Plaques were presented to the 38 other contestants from all three braska at the National Judging Con- champions and reserve champions age divisions. Jessie is the 17 year test to be held on October 20 in of each division of the county fair old daughter of Ron and Donna 11: .... ___ Columbus, Ohio. Kendra Kitt was horse show. Recognition was Snover of Lincoln. ------. also the coach of the 1987 Lancaster given to individuals, organizations See Tasha Broer - Top 4-H County State Champion Team that and businesses who contributed to Horse Exhibitor - Front page competed at this national contest. these awards. ~.~ r-"y-,",,,,=~o"""""""'""-"'~=~I Three special awards were Ak-Sar-Ben Site of National given this year. They included: (402) 471-7149 Horse Finals ~ GARDEN ,I 300-2400 baud 24 hours a day National Show Horse Registry Kimberly Caha Wins Free access to extension information! will be presenting the National All-Around Trail Award , GOSSIP I finals in Omaha, September 9-12, Trail classes have been a part of at Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum. the Lancaster County Fair 4-H General Admission forWednes- Horse Show for many years, but HOTLINE I~. day through Saturday will be last year was the first year for a reduced from $5 per seat, to $2.50 competitive trail ride. The 4-H The NEB LINE for your group or club. In addition horse VIPS committee decided that to a reduced ticket rate, you may appropriate recognition be given to Nebra&ka Cooperadve ExtenGion New&letter L.ne.... r County also make arrangements for a the top trail performer at the fair. "behind-the-scenes" tour on An "All Around Trail Rider" The NEBLINE is edited by Mark D. Hendricks, Extension Assistant, Wednesday and Thursday, Septem- plaque was provided by Mr. and Media and Jeff Gaskins, Extension Assistant, Marketing. It is pub­ ber 9 and 10, at 6 p.m. and watch Mrs. Richard Confer to the 4-H lished monthly by the University ofNebraska Cooperative Extension the evening competition starting at competitor compiling the most in Lancaster County, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln, Nebraska, 7 p.m. The competition will points in these two events. Kim 68528-1507. For more information, contact Mark Hendricks at (402) consist of English Pleasure, Caha is the 1992 winner of this 471-7180. Country Pleasure and Pleasure award in Lancaster County. Her Driving. The Saturday matinee on parents are Mark and Deb Caha of September 12 will begin at 1 p.m. Ceresco. She is a member of the 471-7179 and include Walk-Trot 10 years Freedom Rider's 4-H Club. Her Accessible from any phone Don D. Miller and under. 4-H leader is Janet Ball. Extension Agent, Chair, Lancaster County Notice!!! All programs and events listed in this newsletter will be held at the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County unless otherwise noted. Use of commercial and trade names does not imply approval or constitute endorsement by the University of Nebraska Coopertive Extension in Lancaster County. All programs and events will be held at the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County unless otherwise noted. ~P.@~ ~ . . . ,

The NEB LINE is September 1 printed with Soy Ink 4-H Council ...... 7:30 p.m. on a blend of 60% recycled paper. September 2 Check in 4-H State Fair Entries State Fair Park ...... 7:30-10:00 a.m. r------, September 4-13 . Nebraska State Fair State Fair Park 7:00 p.m. Nebline September 13 Teen Council Meeting ...... 2:30 p.m.

Feedback September 14 Livestock Booster Club ...... 7:30 p.m. Critter Sitters Club Meeting ...... 7 p.m. Form Fall Ag Tour Meet in Princeton ...... 5 p.m. In order to best serve our subscribers, this form will appear in every issue of the Nebline. You can use this form to: September 15 I.-change your address and/or order a subscription Star City Rabbit Raisers Club Meeting ...... 7 p.m. Nebraska Swine Records Wrap-up Meeting - Wahoo ...... 7:30 p.m. 2.-register for events and programs sponsored by or held at the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County 3.-submit general comments and/or story ideas. September 17 "Fair's Over, Now What?" Leader & Parent Meeting ...... 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. General Information (please print): Name: ______September 17-18 Address: ______Women in Ag Conference: The Critical Difference - Kearney ...... 9:30 a.m. City: ______Zip: ______September 22 '- Home Phone: Daytime Phone: _____ 4-H Open House ...... 6:30-8:00 p.m.

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Please help make the NEBLINE your newsletter by letting us know October 1, 6, 8 & 13 what you would like to see in the NEB LINE, and how we can better Hunter Safety Course ...... 6:30-9:00 p.m. serve your needs. October 3 Newsletter Information Make It With Wool Contest - Omaha Address Change: ______Cooking With Younger Kids ...... 10:30 a.m. Number of Neb lines received: ______Order a subscription to Nebline: ______Commem: ______October 5 Craft Marketing Workshop - Wahoo Extension Office ...... 9:30 a.m. Story Idea(s): ______October 20 Return to: Body Image - What You Weigh or What You Wear ...... 1 or 7 p.m. University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County 444 creek Road, Lincoln, Nebraska October 22 L 68528-1507______~ Home Updates That Increase Resale Value ...... 1 or 7 p.m.