Category: Janet Miller

While the youth of many families and friends are heading off to college, we think about the high cost of education. The government provides programs to help with college expenses, but preschool is the time to start preparing....

Eagle Field Runway Drags is presented by the Dos Palos Lions Club on May 19, 20, and 21. Free camping is offered with each weekend pass purchase. Those with racing memorabilia and other swap meet goods for sale get a free space...

Mother’s Day is celebrated twice locally. In the United States, Mother’s Day is the second Sunday in May. Many families also recognize Mexican Mother’s Day which always is May 10. Locals cheer all mothers. According to...

The term “vampire appliances” has crept into modern language. These are not characters of a horror movie. They are not household items that come alive at night and reign terror on a family. Vampire appliances suck electricity...

Does the pagan goddess Eostere have anything to do with the Christian celebration of Easter? This brief exploration of the big spring holiday may interest Christians and non-Christians alike. The German name for April is...

Traditionally, spring is a time for cleaning and airing out homes that have been shut during winter to retain heat and enjoy the fresh aroma in the air. Cleaning is the term used for removing dirt, and weekly cleaning reduces...

As our bodies seek to adjust to the hour change, falling asleep quickly may be difficult. Sipping a cup of hot herbal tea an hour before bedtime could help with relaxation. Chamomile is a well-known tea for improving sleep...

With Daylight Saving Time upon us, we are slammed again with a clock change. The disruption of going into Daylight Saving Time hurts more than coming out of it, as now we lose an hour of sleep. Making up for lost sleep is...

Is Groundhog Day still something to celebrate? In California it is especially difficult to find a purpose for the groundhog celebration on Feb. 2. Californians, unlike folks in the north and Midwest, are not looking for a...