Snow has finally blanketed the valley of North Park and signs of the holiday season are decorating the community. The courthouse looks marvelous decorated and lit up, as well as the Town Hall star beaming over the town. Parties are happening and open houses are in full swing. No holiday season would be complete though without the delivery of the little orange bag from Corkle Oil Company. For over 50 years the tradition of sharing the bag of goodies has been something all c

The last thing that comes to mind to most North Parkers this time of year is wildflowers unless it is in a daydream as we long for warmer temperatures. Students at Walden Elementary have put their artistic skills to good use though to remind us of the amazing beauty of North Park summers and beautiful fields of wildflowers in their newest calendar. The calendar is created by 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students. The 3rd grade class included a statement about their chosen flower,

"There Is A New Ranch In The County" and you can read all about this headline story in the Jackson County Star. Other headlines this week include: "Wildcat Basketball Season Begins" "Renewable Energy, Who Pays For It?" "Hey Santa, Mail That Package!" "Police Report" Don't Forget the Ice Fishing Report! Also included is an updated list of the Holiday Open Houses, JCCOA News, Announcements and the Jackson County Chronicles. The Classified are full of real estate opportunites

The Jackson County Star this week is a special edition, sharing the supplement for the North Park Fair. The cover story highlights the lack of snow, but it's soon approach. Other headlines this week include: "No Snow Yet, But It's Coming! Get Ready!" "Town Election In April Needs Candidates In January" "More Snow Advice, Before The Snow Piles Start Piling Up" "North Park Fair Edition" special insert The December Calendar of Events shares upcoming dates you will want to mar