Feb 7, 2016 | 2016, February/March, Inspired Woman Magazine
By Marci Narum No one expects to be in a “lockdown” during a possible active shooter situation, much less see it happen in your own community, or watch it unfold live on social media with people you know. But the unexpected happened just a few short weeks ago, when...
Feb 7, 2016 | 2016, February/March, Inspired Woman Magazine
By Jody Kerzman Give us a little history about the Abused Adult Resource Center. The Abused Adult Resource Center (AARC) began as a citizen’s task force in 1976 under the name Abused Women’s Resource Closet. In March 1977, the Region VII Community Action...
Feb 7, 2016 | 2016, February/March, Inspired Woman Magazine
By Marci Narum Josette Severson considers herself a ‘girly girl.’ Like many women, she enjoys slipping into high heels and a dress to look professional. She speaks with a sweet confidence. But fair warning: Severson knows how to handle herself. And her...
Feb 7, 2016 | 2016, February/March, Inspired Woman Magazine
Betty Maher If you read the last issue of Inspired Woman, you might remember we introduced this new article. Living Treasures puts the spotlight on the women in our community enjoying their golden years, and inspiring all of us through their examples of healthy...
Feb 7, 2016 | 2016, February/March, Inspired Woman Magazine
By Annette Martel and Kelly Hagen He said: Have you heard of this term, “sharenting”? I know, on first blush, it looks kind of pleasant. Like a little baby unicorn! Because it’s combination of the words “parenting” and “share,” and both of those things are good, and...
Feb 7, 2016 | 2016, February/March, Inspired Woman Magazine
By Jessie Veeder “You know, all we have is the moment. That’s all any of us have.” This is what Diane Defoe said when people told her she shouldn’t do it. Her 95-year-old mother was too frail to take across the state to see her favorite singer in concert. And besides,...