Whitney Tormoehlen, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Tormoehlen, was recently crowned 2009 Jackson County Fair Queen!  Twenty-six contestants took part in the competition on opening night of the fair.  Second runner-up was Megan Boger, while Caitlin Mills was named First runner-up for the second year in a row.

I regularly post a weekly collection of miscellaneous thoughts, usually on Thursday evening, for consideration and contemplation.  I have done this for a number of years and will begin posting them on our website for your perusal.  They are random, usually without a theme, and are from all kinds of sources.  Hope you enjoy!
–Steven K. Robison
 
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Man is a clever animal who behaves like an imbecile.
–Albert Schweitzer
* Never forget that life can only be nobly inspired and rightly lived if you
take it bravely and gallantly, as a splendid adventure.
–Annie Besant
* An …

It’s that time of year again!  The Jackson County Fair officially kicks off this Sunday, July 26th.  This year’s grandstand attractions include the Fair Queen Pageant on opening night and the Demolition Derby on Tuesday the 28th.  For the full menu of this year’s shows, visit
http://www.jacksoncountyfair.org/grandstand.htm

A recent article in Res Gestae highlights the detrimental effects parental conflict has on children and outlines several “immutable” principles of separation and divorce.  Three of those principles are especially applicable when conflict arises over scheduling summer and holiday parenting time.  First, conflict between parents injures children.  Second, litigation overwhelmingly tends to expand parental conflict.  Third, children’s best interests depend on cooperative parenting, and this dependence only grows with separation or divorce.

Congratulations are in order for the Seymour Tsunami 10U fast pitch softball team! Their 5-0 win over the Bloomington Lightning allows them to advance to the 10U World Series of Fast Pitch in Orlando, Florida, beginning July 25th.
Check out the following link for more information on the Tsunami team:
http://www.tribtown.com/sports/world-15570-tsunami-pitch.html