Tim Leeper Roofing: Giving shelter with service

Tim Leeper Roofing: Giving shelter with service

IF YOU try to give Paul Olson a compliment, he’ll probably deflect it. The general manager of Tim Leeper Roofing would rather talk about his crew, their customers, or the community than take any credit himself. But humility aside, it’s clear that the Middle...
Chad and Brooke Seabright: Brewing faith with every cup

Chad and Brooke Seabright: Brewing faith with every cup

WHEN THE landlord of a building on Lebanon’s historic square called to offer Chad and Brooke Seabright the space downstairs from their prayer room, Chad’s first instinct was to say no — or at least, to try. “I just really felt like God said, ‘Don’t you dare say no,’”...
Julie Cook: Empowering introverts to lead with heart

Julie Cook: Empowering introverts to lead with heart

ON A cool October night last fall, more than a hundred people filled a Lebanon gym for a Halloween party. Music played, children darted between games, and adults gathered with laughter. At the center of it all was Julie Cook, leading the festivities. When she called...
Angela Chapman: Finding a new leash on life

Angela Chapman: Finding a new leash on life

THE MAN at the counter didn’t want to give up his dog. He was worried the pup had heartworms, but couldn’t afford the vet visit to know for sure. The New Leash on Life team offered to help. At the time, a heartworm test cost the shelter just $5, and staff promised to...
Jack Brunson: The beagle behind the counter

Jack Brunson: The beagle behind the counter

JACK BRUNSON likes his dogs like he likes his guitars — a little rough around the edges. When you walk into his shop, Jack’s Guitarcheology in Lebanon, you might first notice the rows of unusual, quirky guitars hanging from the walls — old Silvertones, dime-store...