Many of us know her, but very few of us can say her full last name, let alone spell it. We all know her as Mrs. Wojo, (mostly because it’s easier to say) She is the only chemistry and physics teacher in our school. Q: What’s your favorite element and why? A: “Strontium, Sr, because [...]

This is the final installment in the ABC’s of Christmas Series P is for Partner Gifts. Its just your significant other-you will want to get them something good but you don’t have to go all out. If you get them just a nice sweater, or a gift card, or even a picture frame with a [...]

Part 2 of the ABC’s of Christmas Gifts H is for Hard to buy for. This is actually simpler than it seems. All you need to do is ask him/her where they like to shop. Just about every store sells gift cards.  I is for iPod accessories. They sell many different things for your iPod. [...]

Whether you are still scrambling to finish college applications or are already accepted, soon approaching is the time for seniors to look into scholarship and other financial aid opportunities. “I plan on going to college, but I haven’t applied yet,” said senior Amanda Brauner. Quite a few seniors are in the same boat as Brauner. [...]

Sometimes buying for Christmas can be a tough task. There are so many people to buy for and they are all so different. This list of “ABC’S of Christmas Gifts” can hopefully help you tackle everyone’s list’s this year.  A is for Artistic. Do you have an avid drawer in the family? Someone who enjoys [...]

Most everyone knows that Christmas is in December, but there are also many zany little holidays nearly every day! Some days even have two. Summed up below are the daily, weekly and monthly observations. MONTHLY: Universal Human Rights Month National Tie Month Safe Toys and Gifts Month WEEKLY: 1-7: Cookie Cutter Week 6-12: National Handwashing [...]

The Jackson County Animal Shelter is located at 403 Pine View Road, in between the Pine View Nursing Home and the Fairgrounds. Animal control officer Barb Pfaff has worked at the shelter for 11 years. According to its website , the main purposes of the shelter is to: Shelter and care for lost pets until [...]

Pumpkin Pie 1 refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box 2 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk   Directions Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass [...]

Most people go into the military for one of three reasons: for the free college education, for the experience in general or simply because being in the military is a very stable job. In what other field can you retire at 40?  ”I decided to go into the military because I knew that I would [...]