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Articles from the December 25, 2014 edition


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  • Flirting with the kiss of death!

    Dec 25, 2014

    Mistletoe Just how poisonous is holiday mistletoe? By eNature Almost all of us have come across American Mistletoe, the white or green-berried parasitic plant hung in doorways during the holiday season to elicit kisses from those standing beneath it. Reputed to be the “kiss of death,” Mistletoe (the Phoradendron species is found in North America) is said by some to be so poisonous that humans can be killed if they ingest the leaves or berries. This myth has been endlessly repeated throughout the years, reappearing every December in cou...

  • December 25, 2014

    Dec 25, 2014

    McKenzie Varsity Sports Schedule This Week There are no scheduled contests this week for either the McKenzie Boys or Girls Varsity Basketball teams. Warriors Wrap-up Eagles in Winter Tournament Both McKenzie Varsity Teams were routed recently by host North Douglas in the opening round of the North Douglas Winter Tournament. The Eagle Girls were pounded by the OSAA #1 ranked Warriors, 60-22. McKenzie’s Jorden Smith was the Eagle’s leading scorer with 8 pts. North Douglas was paced by sophomore guard Kalli Frieze, who scored 18 pts. The McK...