Blue-green algae blooms can be pond nuisance

While all pond weeds and algae can become a nuisance and start to overtake a pond, requiring control, one type of algae is of particular concern, and that is Bluegreen algae. Blue-green algae can occur in a pond due to runoff that carries nitrogen or phosphorus into the pond.

No summer plans needed

As we get older, we are taught to be responsible — to manage our schedules, organize our lives, prepare for the unexpected. Responsibility helps us build careers, care for families and thrive in adulthood.But there is a tradeoff to always being prepared: sometimes we miss out on spontaneity.

Prairie wildflower blooms on display

Looking along the highway, you might find many interesting things. From a plant perspective, many wildflowers are blooming, and many more will bloom later. They’re easy to find in non-mowed ditches and fields.

Cherokee County Court Docket

This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public. They are also subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Save on back to school shopping

August is here, and students are preparing to head back to the classroom. Families face the reality that summer is over and the reminder that it’s time to shop for school supplies, clothing, and technology. Families can keep from breaking the budget by planning ahead.

Interests in the Mexican culture

If you like hearing about thrilling, fast paced, mystery, and heart pounding moments, Crossing the Wire is a book I think you would like. In the story, prices of food and crops in Mexico are threatening his family so Victor Flores heads to North America so he can make money and bring it home.

A brief review of What it’s like being Jewish

Have you ever wondered what it’s like being Jewish? Have you ever wondered if you can eat pork as a Jewish person? How would you ever know what you can and can’t do?To answer these questions, I did research on the Jewish culture.

Student researches lifestyle across the border

Crossing the border is one of the most dangerous things you can do. 15 year old Victor Flores had to do just that in order to make a life for himself.After reading Crossing the Wire by Will Hobbs, I became very interested in Mexican culture.

Can two people from different cultures ever be friends?

Have you ever wondered if two people from different cultures that were enemies could ever be friends? Well after reading Blue Bird by Caroline Starr Rose I was very intrigued by all the challenges the two main characters had to face.

A look at Native American culture

An abandoned camp. New settlers are moving in. You know it will end in war. These are exciting things that have got me interested in researching Native American culture. The book I read is called Blue Birds by Caroline Starr Rose.