March 2022

Cora Elizabeth Murphy

Cora Elizabeth Murphy, daughter of Archie V. and Etta Mae (Horner) Smith was born on October 4th, 1946, in Nebraska City, NE. Cora passed away on February 26th, 2022, at CHI Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, NE at the age of 75. She got her high school degree in Nebraska City followed by receiving her certified nurses aid certificate. She worked as a CNA until her retirement years.

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Delores Cavner

Delores Cavner, 84, Hamburg, IA passed on Thurs. Feb. 24, 2022 at the Ambassador in Sidney, IA. Irma Delores Cavner was born on February 22, 1938 in Topeka, KS; the daughter of Howard and Lucille (Archer) Huntley. On August 3, 1954 she was united in marriage to William Cavner.

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The challenges climate change poses to agriculture

Climate change poses an array of challenges. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration notes that the impacts of climate change on various sectors of society are interrelated, a connection that mirrors the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The human health crisis that arose during the pandemic affected all aspects of life, as illnesses limited worker productivity, thus affecting the global supply chain, including the availability of food.

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Creating a patio garden

If you’re short on space, try your hand at creating a patio or container garden. Containers fit well on an apartment patio or balcony, as well as in larger landscapes. The key to being successful involves using large containers, a good growing media, and selecting vegetables and flowering plants sized right for growing in containers.

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Cheerful dessert brings smiles

The fresh, bright flavor of lemon can bring a cheery ambiance to any occasion when it makes an appearance in delicious recipes. Lemon essence seems ripe for spring and summer entertaining, and can feature prominently in Easter desserts. Such is the case with this recipe for "Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake" from "The Pampered Chef® Stoneware Inspirations" by The Pampered Chef® Test Kitchens.

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A closer look at inflation

Republicans are relishing the fact that President Joe Biden’s administration is experiencing the highest rate in inflation in forty years. They hope this will give them controlling majorities in both Houses of Congress in the 2022 midterms.

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Did you know?

Seasonal produce makes it possible to enjoy the freshest fruits and vegetables. Various fruits and vegetables are in-season at different times of the year, and Nature's Path Organic foods provides this month-by-month list of in-season items.

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Did Your Doctor “Do Anything”?

Perhaps this has happened to you: Your recent cough kept you up for another night, so you went to the doctor. The nurse took your vitals, the doctor asked you some questions, listened to your lungs, maybe looked at your ears and your throat, and recommended rest, fluids, over the counter treatments, and time. It all seemed fine until you got home and realized the doctor did not “do anything” for you.

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