I first got to know Mary Ruth Hammond when I read her sensitive and compelling From the Heart columns in the Transcript Bulletin. When she “retired” from doing that, I would see her sometimes in Grantsville. I loved talking to her as we had a lot in common, including a […]
I’ve known Jenean Christensen since my kids started taking piano lessons from her several years ago. It’s a mark of a good teacher when my almost-15 year old son plays piano “just for fun”. Or that my oldest daughter, who could have quit lessons when she reached the level of […]
When I was thinking of a family restaurant to feature in my Treasured Stories posters, Casa del Rey immediately came to mind. Steve Trujillo and his daughter Jamie are two of the hardest-working folks I know. And their smiles are a testament to their friendly service. In a recent op-ed, I […]
I’ve known Julia Martin and her family for several years now and they’ve always struck me as a close-knit, fun-loving family. I love passing their acreage near the school to see what farm animals they have grazing on their pasture. In the mornings, after dropping off my daughter at school, […]
When I asked Paul Matthews if he was an athlete growing up, he said, “Baseball, football, I played it all.” So I thought the sports theme would be perfect for the pair. I caught up with him and his 18 year old grandson Dalen Erickson the night of game 6 between […]
To spread the word about Treasured Stories, I decided to design posters featuring a grandparent and their grandchild, as well as a little gem of a treasured story. MyrLene Stevens and her granddaughter Allyssa immediately came to mind. MyrLene is always happy and smiling. And Allyssa is such a joy. […]