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Several local students recent participated in the 4-H program and received awards and recognition. Submitted photo Through the use of technology, several 4-H educational opportunities have still been offered throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. One such project was the 4-H Talk Meet and Demonstrations in the KY 4-H Communication Program. Pre-COVID, youth would deliver their presentation to audience of judges, peers and parents in a classroom of HCTC. During the ...

Kathryn Feuerhelm was recently elected for her third term on the Ellsworth School Board and is excited for the continued opportunity to support the community and its students.

Bill and Melinda Gates have announced they are getting divorced after 27 years of marriage. Older couples splitting is often known as ‘gray divorce.’ Dr. Christine Whelan, clinical professor in the Department of Consumer Science at UW-Madison, says it’s often not that the two are fighting, it’s just that they are ready for a new phase of life. “When we say ‘til death do us part,’ back in the day that was somewhere in your 50s. Now, if you’re living until your 90s or even further...

To prepare your supplies for the season, take inventory of what you have on hand in your hurricane kit. Next, make a list of what you need to replace or buy additional items of. One way to organize your items is by using air-tight bins. This helps to keep out pests and have easy access to them. Make sure to separate your food and chemicals and keep similar items together. Items for your bins include but are not limited to: 5-7 days of non-perishable, packaged, or canned foods that do not requ...

New food solutions for cancer patients: a consumer-centred approach SHARES The Oncofood project revealed some expectations of cancer patients regarding new food solutions. Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide. According to the Global Cancer Observatory, in 2018 there were 18.1 million new cases and 9.5 million cancer-related deaths worldwide. 1 One of the main challenges for cancer patients undergoing treatment is preventing or mitigating malnutrition. Cancer-related maln...

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 New Family and Consumer Science extension agent Sarah Hodgskiss holds up packets of seeds, available free, at the Extension Service office at the courthouse. Hodgskiss started her new job there this week. Photo by Miriam Campan It was a long wait, but Sarah Hodgskiss took the first of many steps this week to begin her new life in Lewistown as the MSU Extension Family and Consumer Science agent. Hodgskiss, who began the position on Monday, April 12, navigated the basics b...

Hubert Middle School FCCLA students hope to capture national honors in Nashville, Tennessee in June.

Back in February 2021, SGA President L’Oreal Williams promised Strawberry Jubilee would be an event full of games, food and fun. Junior Family and Consumer Science major Mervian Smith confirmed this promise. She shared some details regarding the festival this year and explained the theme of the event. “This year’s Strawberry Jubilee will feature live Mardi Gras-themed entertainment, an organizational/departmental browse, multiple giveaway opportunities and our traditional cake cutting cer...

April is Financial Literacy Month and a great time to check in on the health of your finances. Having a clearer picture of the income coming in and how it is going out will help make the most of your money. The first step in doing this is to create a monthly budget if you do not already have one. It should be divided into three overall categories: fixed, flexible and occasional expenses. A fixed expense is a similar cost and occurs monthly. Examples of this are rent or your mortgage, transport...

NMSU Extension Service offers COVID-19 vaccine webinars Learn more through vaccine education Tiffany Acosta LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service and New Mexico Department of Health will host webinars about COVID-19 vaccine education April 13 and April 14. The free, one-hour event will begin at 6 p.m. on Zoom. The webinars will feature Kathryn Hanley, NMSU Regents professor of biology, and topics will include the science behind COVID-19 vaccination devel...