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Four Ways We Unintentionally Normalize Bullying in Our Homes
Jentrie Hales, community advocate, @techhealthyfamily Bullies — we all know a few. They show up in settings at school, work, and within families. Generally, their actions influence others to feel less about themselves. Bullies can take the form of the uncle who...
CAPSA Expands Transitional Housing to Help Even More Abuse Victims Gain Independence
by Emily Buckley, editor in chief For individuals and families escaping abuse, a safe home is important to the healing process. Yet, for individuals leaving an abusive home, finding low cost/affordable housing continues to be the most significant barrier to starting a...
More than Turning a Plumber’s Wrench: LEE’S PLUMBING FOCUSES ON QUALITY WORKMANSHIP AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
Emily Buckley, editor in chief For two decades, Lee and Amber Draper of Smithfield have run their plumbing business, Lee’s Plumbing, based on the values of treating every home they work in as though it is their own and treating every customer like family. Lee started...
Saluting the Class of 2021
by Tara Bone, contributing writer The class of 2021 has experienced unique obstacles in a year of cancelled activities, endless COVID-19 testings, and daily mask-wearing. However, across Cache Valley students rose to the challenge and dedicated staff and faculty at...
Cache Theatre Company’s Production of Matilda Set to Go On
Emily Buckley, editor in chief Last January, two local middle school-aged girls were double cast and gearing up to take turns performing the demanding lead role in Cache Theatre Company’s production of Matilda. Two weeks before the show’s opening, the COVID-19...
Elementary Counselors: Key Professionals Providing a System of Support
Aden Jack, multi-tiered support system behavior MTIS coordinator, Cache County School District The role of elementary school counselor is not new to education or to the Cache County School District. Previously, the school district has benefitted from a team of...
Designing and Delivering Happiness: The Fleur Market
Emily Buckley, editor in chief Arlette Michaelson and Terri James have been working together in the floral business for almost 15 years and have owned The Fleur Market together since 2015. If you visit their charming storefront at 320 North 100 East in Logan during...
Behind the Scenes of Local Radio’s “Senior Moments”
Tara Bone, contributing writer Every Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m., the upbeat voices of Bruce Lee and Sid Roderer from KVNU radio’s “Senior Moments” talk show are welcomed into homes and cars by loyal listeners throughout Cache Valley. The radio show and podcast has...
Creating Spaces for a Lifetime of Memories: Liz Powell Design
Emily Buckley, editor in chief Liz Powell, owner of Liz Powell Design, has been designing homes for herself and clients for over 20 years. Originally from Oregon, she and her family relocated from Kentucky to Cache Valley five years ago. After designing her own home,...
Cache Valley Civic Ballet’s Sugar Plum Fairy Visits the Land of the Sweets at Bluebird Candy Co. on Center Street
Emily Buckley, editor in chief This holiday season businesses and arts organizations are learning to pivot to help holiday festivities and traditions continue, even if they are different from times past. Downtown Logan is no exception, "There is plenty to do in...
Impressions of My Father
Mark Anderson, Anderson's Seed and Garden SOME OF MY EARLIEST MEMORIES of my father are working out in the garden. Despite his long hours and continuous work at Anderson’s Seed and Garden helping other gardeners succeed, he loved working in his own garden most. For...
A New Tradition for Cache Valley Families: Holiday Home Light Tour
Emily Buckley, editor in chief ANDREA ROYLANCE, senior loan officer at Intercap Lending, says she hosts an event each year to show her appreciation to the realtors she works with and the community as a whole. “In the past we have done a movie night, but this year it...
