Monthly Archives: January 2012

Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Bob Bertsch

Whether your tax refund is $500 or $3,500, it can mean a real impact on your personal and financial well-being. Before you spend your refund on a flat-screen TV or an iPad, try to think through your options, even the ones that … Continue reading →

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Poster Contest Helps Promote Nutrition, Physical Activity

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Bob Bertsch

North Dakota youth will have a chance to show off their creativity and knowledge of good health and nutrition in this spring’s “Eat Smart. Play Hard.” poster contest. The contest is open to North Dakota youth ages 8 to 19 … Continue reading →

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New N.D. 4-H Ambassadors Selected

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Bob Bertsch

Eight youth were selected to join the North Dakota 4-H Ambassadors team. The new team members, the county where they live and the school they attend are: Hanna Pike, Ramsey, Devils Lake High School Justin Mueller, Traill, Hillsboro High School … Continue reading →

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Former NDSU Extension Director Honored

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Bob Bertsch

Sharon Anderson, a former North Dakota State University Extension Service director, has received the National 4-H Council’s Gary L. Davis Leadership Award. The award honors those who have provided strong leadership in advancing the 4-H movement. Anderson, who served as … Continue reading →

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Separate Business Startup Facts From Fiction

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Bob Bertsch

Some “facts” about starting a business are untrue. Lots of advice is available for anyone interested in starting a business. But some of the claims are too good to be true, so you need to gather information from a number … Continue reading →

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You May Qualify for Earned Income, Child Tax Credits

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Bob Bertsch

North Dakotans may be able to take advantage of the earned income and child tax credits, says Debra Pankow, North Dakota State University Extension Service family economics specialist. The earned income tax credit (EITC) helps low- and moderate-income families keep … Continue reading →

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NDSU Names Interim Extension Service Director

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Bob Bertsch

Chris Boerboom has been appointed interim director of the North Dakota State University Extension Service. Making the announcement was Ken Grafton, NDSU vice president for Agriculture and University Extension, director of the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and dean of … Continue reading →

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