Exotic critters make unique companions Story and photos by Josie Musico Tom McDowell loves his snakes. The former Paradise Pets owner and his wife, Racheal, still keep about 20 of the slithery reptiles, plus a handful of other exotic critters. “We care for all of them just like they were our only...
Papa’s Cat Café in Columbia set to open in June Story by Sally Ince Cat cafés have been on the rise in the United States for the past few years, but one has still yet to be established in Mid-Missouri. That is until now. When Ryan Kennedy and his family visited a cat café in Seoul, South...
Lisa Silvey’s classroom pets engage her kindergartners in education Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Julie Smith As the more than 25 children in longtime kindergarten teacher Lisa Silvey’s class sang “1, 2, 3, Jesus Loves Me,” faint whistles matched the unified melody. It wasn’t accompanying...
Owner Jennifer Collings and her staff practice, teach the importance of pet grooming Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Mark Wilson Six days a week, Jennifer Collings goes to what many people would claim as a dream job: pet grooming. She and her 10-member staff see about 35 dogs daily Monday through...
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....
Wellness Expo 2018 HALO Art Auction Luck of the Irish 5K Helias Celebrate the Legacy Gala Red Cross Heroes Dinner Downtown Dinner Dash Be the Change YMCA Gala Flamin’ Fellas Fundraiser Last Hoorah Bands Battle for the Badges Finals Council for Drug Free Youth Annual Banquet
Roberta Licklider continues to educate after an award-winning coaching and teaching career at JCHS Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Julie Smith Dennis and Roberta Licklider’s office at their Holts Summit home is lined with mementos from their more than 30-year career coaching at Jefferson...
R.A.D. equips women with tools and knowledge to combat rape aggression Story by Sally Ince We’ve all thought about it: What if I’m being followed? What if a stranger attacks me or what if someone I know attacks me? What do I do? These are thoughts every woman has had to consider and at times these...
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...
