Opinion
Dark chocolate is a healthy treat
QUESTION: Can chocolate be healthy? ANSWER: Make sure you choose a dark chocolate, with which you can both enjoy and gain some heart-healthy advantage...
A biography, a poem, a novel – and their authors
Of late, I have been entertained and enthralled by a trio of writings. Although I thoroughly enjoyed the biography, the poem, and the novel, I found m...
March 1 is deadline to enroll in 4-H for 2021
The 4-H program empowers young people by providing age-appropriate learning experiences and opportunities to help youth grow and develop life-skills t...
Uncork and ‘unwine’ in Champaign County
Gently rolling countryside, robust farmland, charming small towns, family-owned businesses, and local wine. Discover all of this and more on seven sto...
What are your goals?
Each year, for my annual evaluation, I must write 2 performance and 2 professional development goals. Honestly, I can think of a hundred things I woul...
County agriculture organizations combine
The Champaign County Ag Association and the Local Foods Council have joined forces as the Local Ag Council committee under the Chamber of Commerce. Bo...
February: Quite the holiday month!
True to form, I belatedly realized the current and shortest month of the year offers the most opportunities to celebrate. Besides the one federal holi...
Government updates healthy-eating guidelines
QUESTION: I just saw that the new federal dietary guidelines were released. Were there any changes made from the dietary guidelines that were released...
Extension hosts series aimed at female landowners
Land is an expensive and important investment that is often handed down through generations. As such, it should be cared for and maintained to remain ...
Updates return on local music students
Hello Champaign County!You’ve not had a column from me for awhile! I do have an excuse…the pandemic. Every time I sat down to write someth...
