When Serena Berrey hits a golf ball down the fairway, its trajectory is as long and straight as her own struggle to overcome Type One Juvenile Diabetes. Serena is a senior at Father Tolton Catholic High School in Columbia. “In fifth grade, I was presented with devastating news. I was told I would no longer […]
Dance transformed Kaylin Maggard, a senior at Rock Bridge High School, from a self-described shy and insecure girl into a strong female with high aspirations and a commitment to serve others. “Because of dance, I know the importance of dedication, attention to detail, respect and humility,” Kaylin wrote in her essay. “I have embraced different […]
She had no idea she was in over her head. It started fun, a weekend float trip on a spring-fed Ozark stream. Her classmates didn’t have to persuade her. She was ready for the adventure with her friends. Mom worried. But Lindsay reassured her mother: “We’re going with friends who’ve floated before. They know what […]
photos by L.G. Patterson Dulce I’m a working dog, born and bred. My mom was a border collie who fell on hard times. A kind woman adopted her and a month later was rewarded with ten pups, including me. My dad? Well, he was never in the picture, but some speculate he was an Aussie, […]
Whatever label you give it, fly fishing is considered a sport by many. For others, it is a hobby. Many see it for what it is — an art form. Fly fishing is a pleasurable way to spend a day outdoors, whether you are walking the edge of a pond or wading a stream. […]
Suited For Success: Sharp spring suit style The downtown business scene includes many sharp dressed men. Bill Costello, the assistant vice-president of business development at Central Bank of Boone County, has a keen eye for numbers, and an equally keen eye for dressing for success. His confident stride and easy smile perfectly complement spring’s business […]
For anyone bitten by the genealogy bug, there has never been a better time to delve deep into your own family’s history. Columbia is rich in resources to make your journey of discovery a rewarding one. “As a researcher of over 35 years — since I was 16 — I am still finding new ancestors,” […]
photos courtesy of Faith Bemiss Of Sedalia Democrat On the last beautiful day of fall, just off Rocheport’s main street, a blanket of muted red maple leaves intermingle with vibrant yellow ginko leaves, padding a trail straight to the front door of porcelain artist Yukari Kashihara’s gallery. Inside Shirahaze Gallery, another world emerges. On well-lit […]
Being in love is fun… the butterflies in your stomache, the sweaty palms and the romantic dates. It’s a feeling we all know, but the truth is, it’s only the first stage of love. How does it all happen? What’s Actually Going On? Dr. Lucy Brown, a neuroscientist and clinical professor at New York’s Albert […]
