Arts + Culture

Firehouse Art Center

Invest in Yourself - People of All Levels of Skill Welcomed Article and Photography by Michelle Pipes Most people spend their lives investing in their families, their work and their community. However, they often forget to invest in themselves. The Firehouse Art Center has been investing in the community for decades, and they offer a myriad of creative opportunities for individuals of any skill level to take some time exploring the arts. “We are beginner-friendly,” said Nikki Krumwiede...

Health + Wellness

Bone-a-fide Excellence

Certified PA Amanda Boyd Heads Up New Bone Health Clinic Article by Staci Elder Hensley Ortho Central has expanded its patient care yet again through a new Bone Health Clinic, under the direction of Amanda Boyd, board-certified physician associate. Boyd took the helm of the clinic in early January, and said she is dedicated to not just treating patients but also helping them learn about and prevent bone-related diseases. She noted that half of all adults over age 50 have experienced bone...

Finance + Legal Services

True Sky Credit Union

Investments in Technology Offer Members Greater Flexibility, Faster Service and Enhanced Security Article by Jerri Culpepper | Photography by Michelle Pipes It’s not your parents’ credit union. Nor is it just any credit union. Over the past four years, True Sky Federal Credit Union ( TrueSkyCU.org ) has invested heavily in technology that is making banking easier, faster and more convenient for its members, as well as giving members more options and control over how they manage their...

Event Planning + Services

'Ace' Your Next Celebratory Event

Ace Party Supplies & Showtime Concession: Your One-Stop-Shop for Planning Memorable Parties Article by Jerri Culpepper | Photography by Michelle Pipes Parents invest in their children in many ways: providing the staples of life (food, shelter, etc.); their education, including not only their formal education, but also extracurricular activities; insurance; medical and dental care; and so on. Those investments have both tangible and nontangible “pay offs” … as a parent, your “lists” may differ...