Creativity, dedication and perseverance make award-winning JCPS teacher Jeni DeFeo a real life super hero Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Julie Smith As a child of the ‘80s, Jeni DeFeo absorbed herself in pop culture. The sweet, fruity aroma from her Strawberry Shortcake collection often...
Master Gardener Jane Davis pairs artistic skills with her green thumb Story and photos by Sally Ince Walking through her lush green foliage adorned with bird baths, leaf molds and concrete statue bunny rabbits, Jane Davis began pruning overgrown vines from her home garden. On top of maintaining...
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...
Jennifer Winkelman’s passion for pups is seen both in her training work and her philanthropic efforts Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Julie Smith In the late ‘90s, Jennifer and her family faced one of the hardest times in their lives. After fighting a more than 20-year battle with cancer, Jennifer’s...
Capital City CASA therapy dog Olive has helped 100-plus children Story by Samantha Pogue Since 2016, a young 16-year-old teenage girl has worked with the Capital City Court-Appointed Special Advocates(CASA), which connects children in the legal system who have been abused, neglected or found in...
Animals of all kinds find sanctuary at Where Pigs Fly Farm and Pigs Aloft Museum Story and photos by Sally Ince “When pigs fly” is what Cindy Brenneke told her brother years ago when he asked when she would return to the farm life. Yet, her love for animals did exactly that. Cindy grew up on a farm...
Staff, readers share information, photos of their precious pets They are our loyal protectors, our obsessions, our family members, our best friends. Pets complete us in so many ways, and HER Magazine asked its staff and readers to share why their canine and feline companions truly are their BFF’s....
18-year-old Jordan Dearman successfully aims toward gaining national titles and sponsorship Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Collin Krabbe Jordan Dearman’s father Gil had an enjoyable, encouraging way to teach his young daughter aim and accuracy when shooting a bow and arrow. “When I was very...
The Infamous Royal Tigerettes have built a successful dance program on organization, hard work and camaraderie Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Mark Wilson Sixteen-year-old Ashantiera Brown had little dance experience before joining the Infamous Royal Tigerettes majorette dance team about two years...
Ria Newcomb achieves personal goal to participate in 12 5Ks in 2017 Whether it’s pink, yellow, blue or patriotic hues, Ria Newcomb has a handmade tutu in just about every color. She enjoys matching the fluffy tulle skirts with goofy sunglasses, shimmering bead necklaces, crazy knee socks and other...
