Summer is the season to be outside, whether you are headed to a cookout, packing for a picnic, or planning a day at the pool. Food safety may not be one of your top priorities. However, making sure food is…
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Some tomato tips
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Not many people were happy with their tomato crop last year. Mostly because the crop was very late in maturing, and then quite a few of the plants died prior to providing a full crop. There is not much we…
Good and bad to social networking
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The infection has hit this county director. That infection which peaks curiosity, taps into repressed memories and is the precipitant of “friend” and family reunions. Many have been infected by the particular strain known as social networking and more specifically,…
Know all the rules before jumping on retirement plan bandwagons
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“Converting from a traditional to a Roth IRA is a hot topic this year,” according to Karen Chan, CFP® and consumer and family economics educator with University of Illinois Extension. “As of 2010, anyone is eligible to convert. This is…
Get ready for spring greening
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Is anyone ready for the “greening” of spring? It seems that winter, and its accompanying snow, has graced us with its presence long enough. In order to paint some “green” thoughts for you, The Peoria County Office would like to…