A recurring theme Lori Hoelscher heard throughout her battle with breast cancer is “You’re going to be OK.” Her husband Delbert, her family, her friends and loved ones who had been through the same battle often said those words, but they said it with conviction. This simple, powerful declaration...
Liz Morrow knew soon after she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was not going to let it win. After going in for a routine mammogram Nov. 28, 2017, shortly after finishing her doctorate degree classes, she was called back for a biopsy on Dec. 4. Her mother Bertha Armstead was with her when...
If there is one piece of advice Pam Schnieders could offer others diagnosed with breast cancer, it is to listen to your body and advocate for yourself if you feel like something isn’t right. She followed her own advice after she found a lump in her breast in 2007. “They did a mammogram and an ultrasound and...
American Cancer Society’s wig shop boosts survivors’ confidence Story and photos by Sally Ince “In a word, it was fabulous,” Linell Dozier said when describing the first time she picked out a wig at the American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society is one resource that provides free...
Story compiled by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Julie Smith Clarissa Kosmak and Kevin Stokes have often written love letters to each other. However, one unexpected letter changed their lives forever. Clarissa met Kevin, an American Family Insurance agent in Eldon, through Match.com. As their relationship...
2018 Glow of the Garden benefitting the Samaritan Center Ice Cream Splash 2018 Power of the Purse 2018 In the Park After Dark, “Grease” Empty Bowls 2018 Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fair 2018 Kyle’s 5K Kick in the Sticks 2018 Piccadilly in White 2018
A special bond between family, friends and lovers Story and photos by Sally Ince The tattoo trend is still on the rise with three in 10 Americans having at least one tattoo, according to a 2015 Harris Poll. Some chose not to do it alone. Matching tattoos are not exactly new to the history of tattoos....
Ava Pratt and Jack Schaben win contest Story and photos by Samantha Pogue Meet Ava Pratt and Jack Schaben. Ava is a 4 1/2-month-old labradoodle, who loves to play tug-a-war with her big brother Ozzie, being chased with a ball in her mouth and going for walks. Lisa Pratt said she is growing very fast,...
Story and photos by Josie Musico Karen Helmrich is not one to be accused of making normal jewelry. Now, the area designer’s store in downtown Fulton lives up to its business name. Creating Unkamen – pronounced “uncommon” – is a jewelry and jewelry-supply company. “We were sort of an uncommon...
