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Artist Mike Malm Illustrates CAPSA’s Mission in a Painting
Emily Buckley, editor in chief Approximately four years ago, artist Mike Malm, of Wellsville, was at a CAPSA (Citizens Against Physical and Sexual Abuse) fundraiser hosted by the Malouf Foundation when he heard a domestic violence survivor talk about her...
National Ability Center Helps People with Disabilities Experience Active Lifestyles
Rochelle Marshall, courtesy of the National Ability Center For over 38 years, the National Ability Center (NAC) has served its non-profit mission of building self-esteem, confidence, and lifetime skills through sport, recreation, and educational...
Healing with Horses: Equine Therapy at Lewiston’s TriStar Ranch
Claire Anderson, contributing writer For as long as she could remember, Samantha Draney wanted horses. First, she decided she would be a doctor when she grew up so she could afford them. Then, when she was a senior in high school, she realized...
The Policy Project Advocates
Claire Anderson, contributing writer Because of organizations like The Policy Project, topics often considered taboo and brushed under the rug are now being brought to the Utah Legislature. Founded by Utah native Emily Bell McCormick, The Policy...
The Malouf Foundation Announces their Continued Commitment to Provide Bedding to CAPSA’s Shelter
courtesy of CAPSA The Malouf Foundation has recently announced its continued commitment to providing bedding to the Citizens Against Physical and Sexual Abuse (CAPSA)’s emergency shelter. The CAPSA shelter is a 36-bed homeless shelter that provides refuge to survivors...
Six Sisters Stuff: Women Who Connect Over Food and Motherhood
Emily Buckley, editor in chief Cyd Adamson gave birth to six daughters in 12 years. These sisters were close and loved sharing all the big and small moments in life, so naturally, as they grew up and moved out, they still longed to stay connected and communicate...
Cache Valley Rotarians Make a Difference Locally and Internationally
Claire Anderson, contributing writer If anyone truly knows what “Service Above Self” means, it’s those involved with Rotary International. According to Steve Skinner, a Cache Valley Rotarian of 35 years and former Rotary District Governor, this simple...
Taking the Love of the Game to the Next Level
Emily Buckley, editor in chief For father and son duo Jimmy and Jalen Moore, basketball is much more than a game — it’s life. Individually and together, Jimmy and Jalen have spent their lives dedicated to playing, watching, and now teaching basketball....
Sub for Santa: A Gift for Every Child
Claire Anderson, contributing writer If you were to walk around Cache Valley each holiday season interviewing individuals in our community, you would be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard of Sub for Santa. When this nonprofit organization was...
Cache Valley Civic Ballet Celebrates 40 Years of Nutcracker Magic
Emily Buckley, editor in chief When Sandra Emile, founder and artistic director of the Cache Valley Civic Ballet, arrived in Cache Valley in 1981 for her husband’s employment at Utah State University, she never dreamed this is where she’d stay and build a career, but...
Do it For Dawson
Claire Anderson, contributing writer On Saturday, August 13, community members gathered and competed in a 3v3 basketball tournament to celebrate and honor 10-year old Dawson Pugmire of Wellsville, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year from an...
Ryder Hansen: All-Star Showman
K. Bone, contributing teen writer Ryder Hansen isn’t a typical 13-year-old. To put it in simple terms, he’s a livestock all-star showman. Mount Sterling’s Ryder Hansen is one of the best sheep showmen in Utah, and even the entire country in his very...
