Rosemary Thompson: Loving students, teaching kindness

Rosemary Thompson: Loving students, teaching kindness

A TEACHER’S IMPACT doesn’t end when the school year does — or even when they stop teaching. The support, encouragement, and belief they show their students can last a lifetime. A lesson shared or a kind word offered might help someone face a tough decision, chase a...
Julie Higgins: A true community caregiver

Julie Higgins: A true community caregiver

NURSES ARE vital to our communities. Often serving on the front line of health care, they are compassionate, composed, knowledgeable, and work tirelessly to build strong relationships while taking the very best care of their patients. From big cities to rural areas,...
Lily Shelton: Defying the odds

Lily Shelton: Defying the odds

In memory of Lily Shelton: With hearts full of both sorrow and gratitude, we honor the life of Lily Shelton. Lily passed away on Sept. 8, 2025, after two courageous years of defying the odds of a rare diagnosis. Though her time here was brief, every day she shared...
Ila Hose: Turning compassion into action

Ila Hose: Turning compassion into action

THE EMERGENCY Medical Service (EMS) personnel are a special breed. You could say that they are adrenaline junkies of sorts; however, it requires much more than just adrenaline. Their job requires spur-of-the-moment precision where every decision matters. Their day...