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Snakes Aren’t Scary

Snakes give people the heebie-jeebies more than any other animal. In fact, polls have shown…

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A Backyard Designed For Making Memories

Walk out the back door of Jeremy and Jessica Spillman’s 4,000-square-foot house, which Jeremy built…

a team of six counselors standing outside by a garden

Meeting Clients Where They Are

Having worked for a few local companies and organizations as a licensed professional counselor, Melissa…

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Elevating Tradition at Casa Maria’s Mexican Cantina

Quicklybecoming known for its authentic yet modern cuisine, colorful array of cocktails, and eye-catching interior,…

A teacher teaching a lesson to a group of small children inside of a classroom

Cultivating Future Teachers

COMOEd is a program that is committed to recruiting and retaining locally educated and culturally…

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Cooking from Her Heart

They say that the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach.  This is certainly…

A young boy hugs a horse while his instructor holds the horses lead rope

The Healing Power of Horses

It’s no surprise that animals can have healing powers. Karen Grindler founded Cedar Creek Therapeutic…

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Singing for Social Justice

In addition to being a full-time jazz vocalist, songwriter, pianist, and music teacher, Audra Sergel…

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Bringing the Party with Airmagination

Crafting and styling balloon arches, garlands, backgrounds, neon signs, and event set-ups is an artform…

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At Home at Timber Ridge

The story of a girl who grew up loving horses is as American as apple…

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Teaching Pets

Pets in schools are great for educating and creating a fun classroom atmosphere for children.…

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Raising Kids

What do outlaw country singer Waylon Jennings, baseball legend Charley Pride, and Kansas City Chiefs…