THIS WEEK IN LOCAL HISTORY
Boone County saw boost over 1990 census figure
By BILL CLARK
The Census Bureau released the estimated 1996 census figures, and Boone County’s population had grown by 11.6 percent since 1990. The estimated county population was 125,676; in 1990, it officially was 112,379.

SMILE AWHILE
Old-timer adds up a year’s worth of life’s pluses and minuses
By IRENE HASKINS
We are between years, the end of one and the beginning of another. Like all years, 2007 had its pluses and minuses, as will 2008.

LET'S TALK ANTIQUES
New Year’s traditions have evolved over time
By NANCY RUSSELL 
This past Saturday we experienced the winter solstice. The solstice is the shortest day and the longest night of the year. In ancient Greece, the winter solstice was considered the beginning of a new year. Celebrations of the new year are one of the oldest of all holidays.

SCHOOL MATTERS  

Exchange students
By JANESE HEAVIN of the Tribune’s staff
Sandwiches and potato chips have replaced textbooks, and a lunchroom serves as a classroom for high school students in a two-hour program offered through Douglass High School.

FEATURED TEACHER
Sherri Briedwell, fourth grade, Hallsville Elementary School
By JANESE HEAVIN of the Tribune’s staff
Sherri Briedwell, the oldest of five siblings, was born to teach.

NEWTON'S BOOK NOTES
New Year’s great time to explore variety of books
By HOLLY E. NEWTON
The new year brings books of past reflections and future aspirations. I’ve compiled a list of books to celebrate New Year’s as well as some outstanding and unusual picture books from 2007.

Benchmarks help daughter
By JOYCE HULETT
Q: How can my 13-year-old daughter learn to evaluate her own goals?

GO-GETTERS

SCHOOL MEALS

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