The NEBLINE, September 2005

Contents: Now is a Good Time to Start a 4-H Club! Spotlight on a New 4-H Club: Happy Hearts 4-H Kick Off, Sept. 20 Harvesting and Storing Apples Garden Plants with Silver Foliage Holiday Plants, Will They Bloom Again? Swarming Midges near Capital Beach Hands-On Termite Applicator Training, Sept. 28 & 20 Itch Mites Increasing in Oak Galls: Be Prepared for a Possible Itch Mite Outbreak Pollution Prevention Participation Harvest Safety Reminders Women in Agriculture Conference Sept. 15–16 Prepare Bins Before Harvest to Maintain Grain Quality and Value Scrap Tire Collection Resting Pastures — the Key to More Productive Pastures Upcoming Acreage Insights Clinics On-site Wastewater Certification Trainings Forestry Field Day, Sept. 24 Tree and Landscape Maintenance Workshop, Sept. 29 Chill for Food Safety Peach-Raspberry Smoothie Recipe The Cool Rules The Underappreciated “Mad Apple” Eggplant Casserole Recipe President’s Notes — Janet’s Jargon Household Hints: Restore Your Laundry Room Summer Sampler Inspires Kids Learning from Mistakes Is Not Easy for Parents FCE News & Events John & Lori Bruss Seth Davision Attends National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational 2005 Lancaster County Fair State Horse Expo Results 4-H’ers Invited to Attend Dennis Reis’ “No Dust Tour” FREE Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Youth Expo, Sept. 27–Oct. 2 4-H Award Nominations Due Oct. 31 4-H Scholarships Due Oct. 31 Strategies for Effective Management of Volunteers Volunteer Program Design Understanding Why People Volunteer 5-Day Grantsmanship Training, Sept. 12–16 Safety Course for Drivers 50 & Up, Sept. 7 & 8 Extension Calendar “Make it Yourself with Wool” Entries Due Oct. 31 Lancaster County Fair Keeps Growing Special Insert: Be Yard Smart: A Guide to Environmental Gardenin