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OSU Extension celebrates service at Oklahoma Conference on Volunteerism

Oklahoma State University Extension educators and volunteers from across Oklahoma attended the inaugural Oklahoma Conference on Volunteerism, held June 26-27.

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OSU Extension celebrates service at Oklahoma Conference on Volunteerism

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Cleaning household textiles and clothing after a flood

Thu, May 14, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Among the top priorities in the aftermath of a flood is salvaging as many of your household textiles and clothing items as possible. Similar to drying out your home, quick action is necessary to save your sheets, towels and

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Cleaning dishes and kitchen surfaces after a disaster

Thu, May 14, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Depending on the source, floodwaters could contain anything from germs, debris, toxic chemicals or hazardous materials to pesticides, gasoline or other household chemicals. That is why in the aftermath of a flood, kitchen

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Dealing with a flooded well after a storm

Thu, May 14, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Access to clean, safe water for drinking, cooking and personal hygiene is one of the primary concerns immediately following a flood. For Oklahomans who rely on private wells for their water supply, this means taking precautions

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Woods County Extension Director and Educator Karen Armbruster honored for her service

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – For nearly 35 years, Karen Armbruster has served Woods County as a family and consumer sciences/4-H educator for the Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension.

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Online co-parenting course offered by Extension gives parents more flexibility

Tue, Mar 31, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service has introduced a new online co-parenting course.

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Prepare now for emergencies

Mon, Mar 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is the kind of task that often falls to the bottom of the priority list, but preparing ahead of a possible emergency or disaster reduces the risk of harm to you and your family.

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Save energy and money with tankless water heaters

Mon, Mar 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – These days, we can get all sorts of things on demand, even our home appliances. For example, tankless water heaters provide hot water with a flick of the hot-water tap.

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Use your tax refund to boost your financial future

Mon, Mar 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Are you one of the lucky ones anticipating a tax refund this year? While you are busy dreaming up all the ways you will spend it, think of putting at least a few of those dollars to work creating a brighter financial future for

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Getting on the savings track and staying on course

Mon, Mar 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – When it comes to saving a dollar or two, there are no shortage of ways to nickel and dime your way to a respectable wad of cash – save your loose change, brown bag your lunch, quit smoking, or cut down on buying specialty

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Quilter helps Extension celebrate its centennial anniversary

Tue, Dec 16, 2014

When she was a child, Charlotte Tucker recalls being fascinated by her grandmother, who would sit in her rocking chair and quilt. These days, it is others who are amazed at Tucker's true gift for an old-fashioned craft with a robust present-day

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OSU Extension celebrates service at Oklahoma Conference on Volunteerism