A Simple Dream, Powerful Message

By Jamie Christensen |  Submitted Photos From the Kardashians to The Real Housewives, there is no shortage of “reality TV” to choose from. For some local families,  an Emmy-winning reality show has captured their hearts, minds, and dreams for the future. “Born this...

Community Contributor: Dream Catchers

Photography: Colin Thompson In October 1991, Aaron Bliven was born weighing just two pounds 12 ounces. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy a few months later. It was a diagnosis that his mother, Michelle, admits made her angry. Her anger came from being told her son...

Bringing Home the Cat

by Patrick Atkinson  |  Submitted Photo Every day thousands of children and adults in the world hear the soft cry of a stranded kitten. When Matthew heard his, he lay his books to the side and crawled through bushes and mud to come to the rescue. Eventually he pulled...

Did Someone Say Pie?

by Pam Vukelic  |  Submitted Photos My mom, Mary Lois, was famous for her pies. Neighbors relished an invite to evening pie and coffee. And the invites were remarkably frequent. My folks valued time with their wonderful friends. Due to a prolific apple tree in our...