Swedish Festival Coming to Oakland in June

May 19, 2015 1 Comment


Valkommen (Welcome) to Oakland, the Swedish Capital of Nebraska.

Oakland is a community rich in Swedish heritage, being named after John Oak, a settler who arrived here in 1855 with many other Swedish families. He is also responsible for the migration of five more Swedish families to the area in 1866.

In honor of this heritage, a Swedish Festival is held bi-annualy, with many festivities during a three-day period in June. This year, the festival will be held Friday, June 19th-Sunday June 21st. Oaklander Karl Lundquist is the chairman for the three-day event. He is being assisted by several other members and organizations of the community.

Below is the current list of events as they stand now. There may be additions as the Festival nears.

Friday, June 19th:

Swedish Coronation at the Methodist Church at 7:00 p.m.

Swedish Tractor Pull to be held downtown at 3rd/4th Street at 7:30 p.m.

 

Saturday, June 20th:

Swede Stampede Fun Run at the park at 8:00 a.m.

Swedish Pancakes at Golden Oaks from 7:00-9:00 a.m.

A Parade at 10:00 a.m. to begin at the north end of Oakland Ave. (Main St.) by Case’s and end at 2nd Street, the corner of Nifty Thrifty and Creative Connections.

A craft show will be held at the Vet’s Building from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

An Art Show will be held at the Rosen Room from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

There will be music throughout the day, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

A live band will play (The Seen) from 8:30-10:00 a.m. at the stage located between 3rd and 4th Street on Main Street.

There will be various entertainment throughout the day at the Swedish Heritage Center.

Sunday, June 21st:

Worship Service will be held at the Oakland Park at 10:00 a.m. with a Chamber luncheon to follow.

Please stay tuned to Kat Country Hub for further updates as the event nears.

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Keep Looking Up!

May 19, 2015 Leave a comment


“Giant Jupiter and Its Amazing Moons”
By Gary Fugman
You walk outside at dusk this evening. In the west, in the clear, spring, night sky, you see a bright, steady object low in the northwest and a similarly bright, steady object halfway up in the sky.  These two objects outshine all the twinkling stars that are beginning to appear.  These steady, bright beacons are the planets Venus and Jupiter.  Venus is a “twin” to Earth in size and structure.  But Jupiter!  Jupiter is something else altogether!  It is a giant planet with an amazing system of moons!
People of all ages are invited to Northeast Nebraska Astronomy Club (NENAC) Friday, May 22 at 9pm at the Lyons Library and Saturday, May 23 at 9pm at the Decatur Sears Center.  There Pastor Gary Fugman will lead you on an amazing tour to the giant planet Jupiter and its many moons.  Computerized images of Jupiter will illustrate the tour.  A free star chart will be given to you so you can find Jupiter on your own this spring.
Also, in May and June, $5 annual dues will be collected for you to join the Astronomical League.  The Astronomical League in a national astronomy organization that provides to members night sky observing projects for people ages 10 to 100+.  One of these could be your next science fair project!  Participation in 2015-16 Astronomical League observing programs will be offered to you at this weekends’ NENAC meetings and again June 19 & 20.
Then, weather permitting, we will go on Friday to Bill Hedges’ “Lost In Space” Observatory in Lyons and on Saturday to Fugman Observatory on the south side of Decatur to see giant Jupiter and its moon for real!  Other deep space objects from your star chart will also be observed through these large astronomical telescopes.  You are encouraged to bring your binoculars or telescope to the observing sessions as well.
For more information on this and future NENAC events, google “nenacstars” or call Pastor Gary Fugman at 349-1953, and Keep Looking Up!

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

May 19, 2015 Leave a comment


The Senior Center has refurbished Memorial Flowers of all types for sale. Anyone who is looking for reasonably priced flowers is encouraged to stop in and see what we have available.

* The senior center provides Information and Assistance to any individual who is looking for services for themselves or another person 60 years and older, the center manager and/or center participant can provide information to individuals on services available within the community. We link individuals to the services and opportunities that are available within or beyond the community itself. We will then establish adequate follow-up procedures to see that their needs were met. For more information call 402-648-3387.

*If you are 60 years and older and need information on programs designed to help keep you in your home longer or if you need legal help, contact Connie at 402-648-3387 or in the evening at 402-648-7648.

* We have the following medical equipment to loan out on an as need basis, wheel chair, bath seats, toilet seat riser and portable toilet chair, crutches or walkers. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.

Meals on Wheels

*Would you like to get Meals on Wheels? Anyone over the age of 60 years and lives within the city limits are eligible for these meals. You may sign up anytime for the Meals on Wheels program; you can get the meals delivered however many times you want them each week. You must call 402-687-2332 before 8:30 a.m. if you want a meal that day. The suggested donation for the meals is $4.00.

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. May 20: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. Come and play cribbage at 1:30.

Thurs. May 21: Rolls and coffee served from 9:00. until noon. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking ex class at 10:45. There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. May 22: Sign up to play in the pinochle and hand and foot tournament at 1:30

Mon. May 25: The center is closed for Memorial Day.

Tues. May 26: The Tai Chi class is at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:45. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30. The evening will be pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage and orange drink.

Wed. May 27: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. We will play fun bingo at 2:00, bring your quarters.

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Village of Decatur Meeting Minutes

May 19, 2015 Leave a comment


Village Board of Decatur Regular Meeting
May 14, 2015
4:30P.M.
The Board of the Village of Decatur met in regular session at 4:30 P.M. at the City Hall on May 14, 2015. Visitors signing in were Don Light, Amy Soll representing CFRA & Burt Co Broncos, Jason Troutman representing Decatur VFD, Jolene Stevens representing Decatur VFD, Brantley Vavra representing Decatur VFD, Dale Wolf representing Lyons Mirror Sun, Joe Zink representing Plaindealer, Wyatt Fraas representing Center for Rural Affairs, Norma Farrens representing Community Club, Kay Kellogg, Dan and Konnie Small, Not signing in Joyce McCullock, Theresa Sparks, Bobbie Sparks
1)         The meeting was called to order by Chairman Loretta Kellogg.
Roll Call: Bolln-here, Kellogg-here, Richards-Absent, Tolby-here, Wolf-here.
2)         Agenda and minutes of the previous month’s meeting were received:
Roll Call: Bolln-Yes, Kellogg-yes, Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes.
3)         Approval and/or corrections and suspended reading of the previous month’s minutes.

Correction: None to report
Roll Call: Bolln-yes, Kellogg-yes, Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes.

4)         EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS NOT ATTENDING MEETING:
            Bolln made motion to excuse Richards from the meeting seconded by Kellogg- Roll call Tolby yes, Wolf yes, Bolln yes, Kellogg yes.
5)         REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND OR COMMITTEES
1) Police Monthly Report-Kellogg reported that she that one applicant has not returned her phone calls. And she will be talking with Bob Pickell.

2) Lights Monthly Report- Wolf reported everything is as scheduled.
3) Water & Sewer Monthly Report- Bolln stated that we are waiting to receive a proposal from Lee to fix the tank.
4) Parks Monthly Report – Tolby reported income of $600.27 for April.

5) Streets Monthly Report –   Bolln reported they got something done on one of the streets and will get to the others. It will get taken care of.

6) Recycling- Nothing to report

6)         OLD BUSINESS
           None

7)         NEW BUSINESS
           1) Ann Chytka- 90 day probation period up. At 4:32 Bolln motioned that the go into executive session Kellogg seconded Roll Call Tolby yes, Kellogg yes, Wolf yes, Bolln yes. They came out of executive session at 3:41 motion by Wolf seconded by Bolln, Roll Call Kellogg yes, Tolby yes, Wolf yes, Bolln yes. Wolf made a motion to give Ann a dollar and hour raise. Tolby seconded Roll call Kellogg yes, Bolln yes, Wolf yes, Tolby yes. Kellogg stated that they will review the wage at the end of the year.

2) Commercial Insurance quote- Kay Kellogg states that she just got the quote for insurance. The figures are about the same. She will bring a copy down for the Board to review. And that she will have this extended to June 15th. So we will have a board meeting.

3) Don Light- Clean up days. His concern is the placement of the dumpsters. Don stated that in years past the containers were left there until Monday. Kellogg advised him that the containers will be removed on Saturday the day of cleanup. Bolln stated that the metal will be stored down by the shed.

4) Norma Farrens- Riverfront Days. Norma stated that she was representing the Community Club and the Museum. She has 5 things she would like to go over. She stated that the museum will be holding their festival again and will need electrical, run a traffic stop between 10th and 11th street, she also stated that she would like to use the porta potties. The festival will be on Saturday after the parade. The 2nd thing the Community Club is in need of a new sound system. She asked if the Village would like to help pay for the sound system it could be used at the meetings also. Wolf stated that she would vote to pay half if it would enable the citizens to hear what is said at the table. Norma will work on getting a quote and then will get back to us. The 3rd thing is she has the publicity for Riverfront days and the play. She asked that the Village provide the copies for them. Kellogg states that would take a lot of ink. Norma states they would be black and white. Kellogg asked what other board members thought. Norma states that this is how we get people in. Kellogg states that we will pass on this.   Kellogg states that we are working with budget crunching and since going to help with speaker system Norma asked how much we charge for copies. Ann stated .25 Wolf asked how our payment for ink. Ann asked Joyce to come to the table. Joyce stated that it uses toner and that it is billed quarterly. Joe Zink stated that he would print the pamphlets and play copies. The last thing is they are Norma states that they are having a 5k run and her concern is when she was driving around there are some places that look really bad. And she doesn’t want the people to see that. She wonders what can be done to clean up the area to make the town look at its best. Kellogg states that we are working on it.

5) Fire Dept. Liquor License for Riverfront Days Fish Fry, June 19,2015. Jason Troutman asked that the Fire Department be allowed to serve alcohol at the fish fry on June 19, 2015. Bolln made a motion to let the Fire Department serve alcohol at the fish fry on June 19, 2015 seconded by Wolf roll call- Kellogg yes, Tolby yes, Bolln yes, Wolf yes.

6) Fire Dept.- Mowing of grass at Fire Hall. Jason Troutman and Brantley Vavra represented the Fire Dept. and asked the Board why they are no longer mowing the Fire Hall grass. Kellogg states that it should be the Fire Dept responsibility to mow the yards. Vavra asked that the board take it to a vote. Alta made a Motion for the City to mow the large lot across the street from Fire Hall. Tolby 2nd Roll call- Kellogg yes, Bolln no, Wolf yes, Tolby yes. Kellogg then states we will take care of the one across the street.

7) Bridge Signs- Bolln states leave the weight limit signs in place along with a No Trucks sign. Ann states that the verbiage from the attorney states cars and pickups only. We can order the signs and sign the resolution at the next meeting.

8) Amy Soll- Center for Rural Affairs-Amy introduced Wyatt Fraas who presented a new art project of placing a trolley on the property that would be donated to the village by Dan and Konnie Small. The trolley would be used as a story telling place. Alta asked who was going to maintain this place. Amy states that CFRA will for the first year. Wyatt states that there would need to be a host entity. He says maybe the Museum or the city would be able to be the host. Bolln brought up maybe using a old ferry as the project. Kellogg made a motion to have Dan and Konnie donate their land to the city and there will be a plaque for Walter Small placed at the park along with a bell. The bell will be given to the city as is. Bolln 2nd roll call Wolf yes, Tolby yes, Kellogg yes, Bolln yes.

Kellogg made another motion the location of the art project something other than the trolley car will be at Small park. 2nd by Bolln Roll call Tolby yes, Bolln yes, Kellogg yes, Wolf yes.

Kellogg asks that Wyatt come back with more ideas. She states if this is a community art project then the community needs to be involved.

9)Amy Soll- Burt County Broncos Amy Soll states that the bleachers at the arena are in disrepair and is wanting permission to fix the bleachers up. They will do the best they can. Amy also wanted to know if they could put a couple of obstacles for the horses by the bleachers. Kellogg stated that we have some Boy Scouts coming and asked if they could help with this project. Kellogg made a motion to allow the Burt County Broncos to put obstacles when the Boy Scouts come though. 2nd by Bolln Roll call Tolby yes, Wolf yes, Bolln yes, Kellogg yes.

10) Run down properties- Kellogg states we need to take each property that has this going on and send them an ordinance. The first step is to send them a letter along with the ordinance. Bolln states that we will come up with the list and give it to the Clerk. Alta states that we need to get the Housing and Health Boards active.

8)         CORRESPONDENCE

None

9)         ANNOUNCEMENTS

1)Clean up day is Saturday May 16, 2015. Any volunteers would be greatly appreciated. Bolln states that since it is over at 12 there will be no meal. Kellogg stated that for the employees overtime will be granted.

10)       APPROPRIATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS OF THE CLAIMS:
                        1) Claims preapproved by Wolf and Tolby
2) Motion to Approve the Claims as Submitted- Bolln 2nd Kellogg. Roll Call: Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes, Bolln-yes, Kellogg- yes
Are there any questions from the audience? None
11)       MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING           Kellogg 2nd Bolln

ADJOURNMENT TIME 6:30 P.M.

 

 

 

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Loretta Kellogg, Chairman

 

 

 

______________________________

Ann Chytka, Village Clerk

 

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Oakland-Craig Alumni Banquet This Weekend

May 19, 2015 Leave a comment


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Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for Lyons Pool

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The Lyons Pool Ribbon Cutting will be held at the Pool at 1:15 p.m. on Monday, May 25, 2015 following the Lyons Community Club Picnic at Brink Park.

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Market Report

May 18, 2015 Leave a comment


Market

5/18/15  9:43am
Dow -5.14
S&P +.20
Nasdaq +.07

U.S. stocks edged higher this morning, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average into record territory.

The Dow industrials shortly after the opening bell, surpassing its record close of 18288.63 reached in early March.  Read more from the Wall Street Journal http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-stock-futures-edge-lower-1431951610

Deere shed 1.6% in premarket trade Friday, after J.P. Morgan downgraded the company to its lowest underweight rating, citing concerns that the farm-equipment market could remain under pressure for the foreseeable future

 

Grain Market

5/18/15 9:44am
Corn + 2 ½ @ $3.68
Beans +3 @ $9.56 ¼ 

Corn: USDA planting progress is looking good for corn and the trade is expecting 90% planted which is ahead of schedule traditionally.  With the holiday weekend coming up, many traders look to settle up prior to the weekend, many believe there is simply too much weather risk to hold.  With the positions primarily short, it seems a short covering rally might be a real possibility this week.  This may be an opportunity for producers to lock in a sale on some unsold grain.  Keep one eye on the market as we approach the weekend especially on corn.

Keep in mind as the market moves up, basis can be negatively impacted.  It is possible the basis could adjust downward in the event of a rally.

 

Beans: USDA planting progress is still ahead of schedule for beans despite rains throughout the Midwest.  The trade is looking for 45% planted this week.  Still early enough in the game we are not likely to see any risk premiums yet.  NOPA Crush report said April crush totaled 150.36 million bushels, coming in above the 147.83 million expectation.

 

Bird Flu: Time Magazine states Over 33 million birds in 16 states have now been affected by the pathogen

Governor Pete Ricketts ordered a state of emergency Thursday after Nebraska’s Department of Agriculture confirmed the highly contagious H5N2 avian flu virus had infected a second farm.

The declaration opens up emergency funding in the hopes it can help contain the pathogen that now threatens what is, according to local officials, a $1.1 billion poultry industry in Nebraska.  More can be read here http://time.com/3859770/nebraska-bird-flu-state-of-emergency/

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4-H Deadlines Nearing

May 18, 2015 Leave a comment


Tagging Day

The annual calf, sheep and meat goat tagging day is set for Thursday,

May 21 in Oakland on the Fairgrounds from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Tags will cost $1.00.

If this date does not work you may purchase tags and bring the animals to the courthouse to complete the livestock ID sheets. Make sure you call to confirm either John or I are available to check your animals. All completed ID sheets are due June 1 in the Burt County Extension Office.

If you need rabbits tattooed, please call the office to borrow the tattoo kit or to make arrangements with me to tattoo your rabbits.

 

Drop Dead 4-H Enrollment Deadline is June 1

This is your last chance to get your on-line 4-H enrollment and project forms completed. If not, you WILL NOT be able to exhibit at any fairs this year. To save time you do not have to complete the Health Form on the enrollment if you wish. This is also the last chance to add any projects you might want to take.

Go to the Burt County website at: www.burt.unl.edu and then to the drop down menu “Burt County 4-H” there is a link to take you to the enrollment site and another link for step-by-step instructions and a list of 4-H projects and the 4-H Resource Guide to help  you when enroll or add projects to your list. If you have questions call our office 402-374-2929 and visit with Sharon.

 

LIVESTOCK QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Livestock Quality Assurance Certification is mandated for 4-H member and FFA students exhibiting beef, sheep, swine, dairy cattle, bucket calves, goats, rabbits, and/or poultry at the Burt County Fair, the Fremont 4-H Fair, the Nebraska State Fair and the Ak-Sar-Ben Livestock Exposition. Exhibitors are required to be Quality Assurance Certified through online certification or testing no later than June 15, 2015.

The successful completion of 3 new modules each year in the correct age category is all you need to do. You can go to thewww.burt.unl.edu website and click on the Burt County 4-H Heading. You can go to the Quality Assurance website under Online Course Information after opening the quality assurance link.

 

An Exciting New Summer Workshop is being planned!

A Pottery Workshop will be held in early June with Marilyn Tenney of Lyons as our guest artist. 4-H members will get 2 Sessions for the price of one!

Session #1 will be Tuesday, June 9 – Learn how to make two or more hand-built pottery pieces using coil, slab or pinch methods. Morning Session from 9:00-10:30 a.m.; Afternoon Session 1:00-2:30 p.m. Workshops held at the studio of Marilyn Tenney at 415 Grant, in Lyons.

Session #2 will follow up on Tuesday, June 16 – Students will glaze the pieces they made, observe throwing on the pottery wheel and learn about the firing process.

Fired projects will be returned to the Extension Office the following week. The cost for Pottery Workshop is $30 (4-H Council will pay half for Burt County 4-H members) Sign up by Tuesday, June 2 for this workshop.

Mary Loftis,

Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929

Fax: (402) 374-2930

Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu

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Ticks

May 18, 2015 Leave a comment


By John Wilson, Extension Educator

           Last week a friend of mine and I went out in search of morel mushrooms. We found a few, but I think we found almost as many ticks! Ticks are close relatives of mites and spiders and pass through four stages in their life cycle: egg, larva, nymph and adult. All stages except the egg are blood-sucking parasites that can also carry diseases.

            Prompt removal of embedded ticks is important as the risk of disease transmission increases the longer ticks are attached and feeding. The best method to remove a feeding tick attached to an animal or human is to grasp it as close as possible to the skin with tweezers.

            Gently, yet firmly apply steady pressure on the tick until you pull it out. If you try to jerk or twist the tick out, you risk the mouthparts breaking off and remaining in the skin where a hard nodule will form until your body naturally breaks it down. Always clean out the wound with a good antibacterial product to help prevent infection.

            Do not grasp or squeeze the rear portion of the tick’s body. This can force the gut contents of the tick into your tissues and increase the potential for disease transmission if the tick is infected with disease-causing organisms. The use of tape, alcohol, or Vaseline to cover the tick and cause it to voluntarily pull its mouthparts out of the skin is not effective.

            Ticks usually crawl onto people below the knees and then crawl upwards. When you are outdoors in known tick areas, wear protective clothing, such as long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Wear light colored clothes so it is easier to see ticks on you. For added protection, tuck pants inside your socks. This helps keep them on the outside of your clothing, giving you more time to see and remove them before they get to your skin and start feeding.

            Use repellents for additional protection. Apply them to socks, pant legs, and parts of clothing that may brush against vegetation. DEET and permethrin are effective repellents. You can apply DEET to clothing and skin, but permethrin should be applied only to clothing.

            Check your clothes and yourself when you’ve been outdoors in known tick areas. Particularly examine yourself around the waist, under your arms, inner legs, behind your knees, and around your head, including in and around your ears and in your hair. Adults should check their young children for ticks.

            Tick control on animals is also important. Many pet owners choose simply to remove ticks regularly from their animals by hand. Other pet owners use chemical products to treat their pets for ticks. Dust or shampoo treatments that contain pesticides are often used, but remember that repeated applications are needed when using these products.

            Tick collars are another option. These collars contain pesticides that kill ticks around the head and neck of pets. Manual inspection and removal of ticks on other areas of the body may still be necessary when using tick collars. In addition, collars need to be replaced occasionally in order to remain effective. When using tick collars, read the package carefully for instructions on use. Do not attempt to use these products for controlling ticks on humans.

            Your local veterinarian can prescribe certain products for tick control on animals. These products are spot-on, which means you apply a few drops between the shoulder blades of your pet. The chemicals move through the oils of the skin to provide protection on all areas of the body. These products typically persist for up to a month. They are not repellents, so ticks may still temporarily attach to the animal, but those that attach typically die within 24 to 48 hours.

            Tick numbers around your home are influenced by the amount of favorable habitat found there such as brushy or tall, grassy areas. You can reduce tick numbers through landscape modification that creates a less favorable environment for ticks and their animal hosts.

            Keep native vegetation short around homes, where it borders lawns, along paths, and in areas where people may contact ticks. It is not necessary to treat your lawn for ticks because ticks rarely infest maintained yards. Remove leaf litter and brush, especially from buffer areas where the lawn borders grassy, brushy areas.

            It is generally not effective to treat large areas of woods, brush, or grass with insecticides as insecticides do not always reach into areas where ticks are found in the leaf litter. Ticks can also be reintroduced into areas when wildlife carrying ticks move into previously treated areas.

            In cases where high numbers of ticks are present in areas adjacent to home yards, treating the edges of wooded or brushy areas and paths can help reduce tick numbers. Use an insecticide labeled for a turf area and contains permethrin, cyfluthrin, or carbaryl as an active ingredient.

            For more information on ticks and tick control, contact your local Nebraska Extension office.

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Preventing Complications From Diabetes

May 18, 2015 Leave a comment


You probably already know that diabetes can lead to devastating problems with the heart, kidney, eyes and nerves.  Did you also know that by taking control of diabetes and identifying problems early you can prevent or slow many of these conditions?

High blood glucose is a major cause of serious diabetes complications.  Recognizing diabetes early and getting your blood glucose levels under control allows for swift action to slow its progression and avoid complications.  Lowering your A1C by just one percentage point lowers your chance of getting eye, kidney or nerve disease by 40 percent. 

Blood glucose control is just one aspect of preventive care.  Following a meal plan, being physically active, losing excessive weight, keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol levels in check, quitting smoking and taking aspirin are all important ways to prevent future health problems.

Good control requires both diligence and willingness to try new strategies. Learn new strategies by attending “Control Diabetes for Life.” The June 8 session will focus on “Getting in Touch with Your Diabetes Self-Management.”

Set a goal to take control of your diabetes. Aim for lower blood glucose levels to feel better now and stay healthy for years to come.Monday, June 8, topics include: “Health Coaches are There to Help You”; “Summertime Snack Fun”; and “Food Safety for those with Diabetes” and will also be a question and answer period. 

Participants will sample a new recipe for a diabetic appropriate food. Team-teaching the program will be Stacie Petersen, B.S.N. & Certified Diabetes Educator; and Deborah Willcox, R.D., L.M.N.T., both of Franciscan Care Services in West Point and Debra Schroeder, UNL Extension Educator in Cuming County. These sessions are designed to supplement the education that you receive from your local diabetes education team and are not a substitute for diabetes classes through your local health care providers.

Control Diabetes for Life will be available from 7:00–9:00 p.m. at the Tekamah Herman Public High School distance education room.

“Control Diabetes for Life” is a joint project of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Franciscan Care Services of West Point and school hosting the programs. The program is offered free-of-charge. “Control Diabetes for Life” will help participants learn to control diabetes and prolong the onset of complications from the disease.

Participants are asked to pre-register for “Control Diabetes for Life” by calling Nebraska Extension in Burt County at 402-374-2929. Please register by Friday, June 5, so the proper number of handouts may be prepared. Nebraska School Food Service Association has approved this session for two hours of continuing education credits.

Control Diabetes for Life! Start by attending the June 8 program. Call today to register!

 

Mary Loftis,

Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929

Fax: (402) 374-2930

Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu

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