Jo Colvin
Jo Colvin is a feature writer for the Life section of the Echo Press. She has been a member of the Echo Press team since May 1995 and has worked in several departments. She has been a reporter since November 2003. In her spare time she enjoys jogging, reading, baking and spending time with her two children.Articles
Not ready to shelf their work
Florence and Wilbur Nelson need their people fix. That’s why they still show up for work every day – at 88 years old.
RELATED CONTENTOne of the guys
Sometimes, Alan wishes he were the opposite of everything he is. He’d love to be popular and be the life of the party. He wants to be a big brute.
RELATED CONTENTJHS students help those in need
A group of students from Jefferson High School (JHS) in Alexandria did their part to help those in need.
RELATED CONTENTOrgaard helps students' careers take root 
It’s an acronym that no longer stands for anything. But it’s an organization that stands for a lot. FFA isn’t just for farmers anymore.
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Who really killed Michael Jackson? Was it his money-hungry wife, Billie Jean? Was it a deranged stalker obsessed with the King of Pop and his white glove?
RELATED CONTENTAnnual Crafters' Tour set for November 5-7
The 25th annual Crafters’ Tour is scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, November 5 to 7. The tour stops will be open Thursday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
RELATED CONTENTColumn - A ribbiting tale of love and floss
They say that this, too, shall pass. They say that it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.
RELATED CONTENTSpeeders beware: New radar trailer will watch your speed
Drivers in Douglas County will now have a reminder to drive within the speed limit.
RELATED CONTENTThe Intercessor
He listens to those in need. He is there when people want to cry on his shoulder. He loves unconditionally. He gives hope to people in despair. Some think he helps heal the sick. And he does it all from his grave.
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Column – Tell the little bird to shut up
Life’s too short to tweet. Call me negative. Call me anti-information highway. Call me wary of sharing every facet of my life with complete strangers via the Internet. Call me unwilling to embrace the marvels of technology.
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