Two Sisters in Harmony

By Jody Kerzman | Submitted Photos If asked to describe sisters Rachel and Allison Bleth in one word, that word would be ‘musical.’ The girls, ages 14 and 12, are talented musicians already, thanks in part to their mom, Kate. Music has been Kate’s passion since she...
Christ and Bernadette: A Love Story

Christ and Bernadette: A Love Story

By Paula Redmann  |  Submitted Photos Who knew when Christ (pronounced Krist) Nuss spotted a girl in Bavaria, Germany, oh so long ago, that their spark, their courtship, their marriage and move to America would result in a love that has lasted a lifetime? First it was...
The Band Geek: In Tune with Life Skills

The Band Geek: In Tune with Life Skills

By Shawn Oban   |  Submitted Photos If you have children, you have likely already attended several music performances this school year. As you sit and watch your child perform or listen to the music they are performing, have you ever stopped and asked yourself what,...
Oh Man: Because Guys Inspire too! Evan Meiers

Oh Man: Because Guys Inspire too! Evan Meiers

by Stephanie Fong  |  Submitted Photos At Stanley High School, being in band is the thing to do. In the nine years Evan Meiers has been the Stanley Public Schools Band Director, the band has grown from around 40 students from grades 7-12, to over 130.   The SHS band...
After Hours with Clint Eastwood

After Hours with Clint Eastwood

By Carole Hemingway  | Submitted Photo Do you like jazz? Clint Eastwood introduced me to it when I lived in Carmel, California just blocks from his San Antonio address back in the 1990s. You will learn as you read on he’s no stranger to jazz. The history of jazz came...