Local Services

Open Arms

A Legacy of Compassion and Nourishment Article by Sarah Knieff | Photography by Amy Anderson, Erik Westra and Rob Thompson Since 1986, Open Arms has been a beacon of hope and support for individuals facing life-threatening illnesses. Founded by Bill Rowe during the AIDS pandemic, Open Arms emerged from a profound sense of compassion and a call to action. As a teacher, Bill witnessed firsthand the isolation and suffering of his friends and students who were grappling with AIDS. Eager to provide...

Life + Culture

A State of Giving

How One Insurance Agent is Making a Difference in His Community Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Lucy Hawthorne When Sam Sand was teaching and coaching high school wrestling, he watched many of his family and friends go into the insurance industry, and when he was ready to change careers, he followed them. “I feel like there are a lot of parallels with education and coaching in this job,” he says. “I have a large team so I do a lot of training with them, and then I’m also educating my...

Life + Culture

Cheers!

Local Business Owners Celebrate The Holiday Season Article by Sarah Knieff | Photography by Erin Johnson, Lucy Hawthorne and provided. This holiday season local business owners are celebrating everything they are grateful for. Whether it’s watching Die Hard (the ever debated Christmas movie), helping pups stay with their families or enjoying traditions with loved ones, these four owners are excited for it all. As they reminisce on the new and old, raise a toast for everything there is to be...

Finance + Legal Services

Financial Flash Report #212

Stiles Financial - Office Administrator, Janet salutes all Veterans, including her own family members, for the dedication and patriotism that provides the freedoms we all get to enjoy as Americans. She also highlights many of the programs put in place to support our Veterans during and after their service has concluded. Programs like the GI Bill which provides benefits and reimbursements for education. In fact, Janet lists 13 different programs created just for Veterans. Give it a listen and...