A print-loving young mum hopes that when it comes to running a small business, she literally got the t-shirt, when she decided to quit her family business to pursue the dream of running her own business. Rebecca Newrick’s entrepreneurial ambitions were fueled when she spotted an ad on an onlineRead More →
It all started with a Christmas present from her husband – a small pot of batter and a hot pancake maker. For some, the art of pancake making is difficult. But for Tracey Oberdorf, it clicked. Pour in a dime-sized drop of mixture, count to three – add all theRead More →
A camera brings a man from Stockdale to discover his passion for the art of metal, with his wife. STOCKDALE, Texas — Randall and Linda Lingo spend most of their days in their studio. Both are husband and wife and the business partners that make up Metal Art by R.Read More →
Mustapha Gajibo originally wanted to study Electrical Engineering at the University of Maiduguri. However, he was offered general farming against his will. He studied the course up to level 300 after which he left school to pursue his passion for electric cars. Recently, her amazing story went viral. Gajibo producesRead More →
Jenelle Partridge decided to embark on a career she had dreamed of since childhood by opening her own flower shop and upscale boutique.Cathy Cook| Chief El Defensor There’s a new flower shop tucked away in the mall next to Yo Mama’s. Pretty Petals Boutique offers custom arrangements for all occasionsRead More →
Meet Netania Loyyd, an extraordinary designer… Ne’tania Loyyd It’s one of our favorite days of the week, as we can marvel at some of the wonderful and inspiring women at KZN. This #WCW, we’re drooling over the delights we’re experiencing thanks to Netania Loyyd – owner of Mary Ruby BakeshopRead More →
After several years of teaching and practicing art, recently retired couple Martin and Cynthia Amorous now devote much of their time to creating art and maintaining their six-acre property in Willis. And the local artist couple, who have been together since 2006, wouldn’t want it any other way – finallyRead More →
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Brandon Chrostowski needs to know a lot to run a fine dining establishment like Edwins Leadership and Restaurant Institute. Cooking, service, wine, business and motivation are part of his skills. But above all, Chrostowski is efficient and always on the move. Her slender body moves quickly betweenRead More →
Projects for the future In the future, Lena said she hopes to create more educational videos for anyone who wants to learn more about how to get started on home improvement and DIY projects, her goal being to show people how to transform outdated spaces and furniture. She has madeRead More →
Miller Building Supply in Sacramento is celebrating its 33rd year of business. For Adam Miller, store manager and son of owners Kevin and Sharon Miller, it’s part of his upbringing. “I grew up in it,” Miller said. “(My) mum and dad (have) since I was 8 and it’s just somethingRead More →
Mumbai: Based in Dubai, Dehradun, in the USA all the way to Goa, these are the celebrities that we may not see on the small screen anymore, but they have fortunately chosen another path for themselves. ‘Navya’ actress Somya Seth’s social media biography now reads – Estate Agent. The actressRead More →
Opossums are those little furry creatures you might find in your garden. Maybe even in your trash can and quite often unfortunately you’ll see one run over in the middle of the road, but for a man here in Chattanooga opossums are a passion. He does everything he can toRead More →
It has been nearly half a century since a pasture-turned-amphitheater in Townsend began a ministry that has touched thousands and changed lives. Bob Temple started the Smoky Mountain Passion Play in 1973, and that same newspaper, called the Maryville-Alcoa Daily Times at the time, covered his early days with photosRead More →
Two years ago, Steve Thomson fell in love with artistic creation, with wood as a medium. The graphic designer turned marketing director decided to direct his artistic passion towards the studio. Starting off simply as a hobbyist, he created gift items like cutting boards and jewelry boxes, gradually learning enoughRead More →
LUSQUE – Ask anyone in nursing if they knew what they were getting into when they went to nursing school and they will unequivocally answer absolutely no. But then ask them if they would give up and you’ll get a resounding “no” as well. Michelle Kremers, BSN, RN is noRead More →
The Sinajana mayor’s office embarked on a mission to preserve part of Guam’s history, after discovering a box of photographs dating back to the 1940s. The box had been passed on several times before curiosity prompted the Sinajana mayor’s office to open it. Inside the box, a treasure of GuamRead More →
Editor’s Note: The Daily Item will recognize this week the people who made a difference to the Valley in 2021. It’s the latest part of a series that began on Christmas Eve. SELINSGROVE – Kelly Feiler just cares about the valley. Feiler, president of the Regional Engagement Center (REC), isRead More →
The lockdown gave Bare Kind founder Lucy Jeffrey the boost she needed to say goodbye to her corporate life and start her own fashion brand For UK micro-businesses – and the rest of us, really – the internet became even more vital in March 2020, when the first stay-at-home orderRead More →
Zach Engels of Green Bay operates his secondary business, Economy Signs, in his basement. Zach Engels of Green Bay hopes all signs point to the success of the New Year as he continues to grow his business, Saving signs. A graduate of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, EngelsRead More →
Ankur Warikoo wears several hats. He’s an entrepreneur, content creator, angel investor, mentor, and speaker. Known as the founder of the Nearbuy discovery platform, Warikoo stepped down as CEO in 2019, though he is still a member of its board. Now he has also become an author. Combining his personalRead More →
In this week sheep breeding series, It’s agriculture, talks to Rachel Pollock of Lagan Valley Zwartbles about her mixed pedigree herd. She talks about her adventure of admiring commercial sheep in the show ring as a spectator having her own flock of Pedigree sheep. In recent months, Rachel Pollock, whoRead More →
WATERFORD – Tanya Maney’s days of staying out of the limelight are over. The longtime community activist and volunteer has spent many years working behind the scenes while helping with local events and issues. But now she takes a high-level leadership role as the new executive director of Explore Waterford,Read More →
December 13, 2021 Editor’s Note: This story is one in a series of profiles of notable fall 2021 graduates. December 2021 Arizona State University graduate Alli Cripe spent her teenage years traveling the world as a model, but found her way back to the valley once she got excited forRead More →
A West Kelowna man with a passion for collecting authentic movie props is getting ready for the return of conventions in person. It’s been two years since Richard Johns was able to set up his movie props and screens for an avid audience, but that is all set to changeRead More →
“The only thing my wife (Kathy) told me was that no one really thought you could handle the things that you accomplished,” said Barzee. “You had to keep proving yourself over and over again, but that’s what made me leave, what made me tick. “I didn’t have a college degree,Read More →
Breadcrumb Links Music Author of the article: Eric Volmers Musician and podcaster Mike Tod in Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Photo of Opal Retzer. jpg The opinions and recommendations are impartial and the products are selected independently. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission on purchases made through links on thisRead More →
For Daniel Warren, the artist’s career and spiritual paths became more and more intertwined and deepened. A former rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Brunswick said his artistic journey began at university, but he didn’t start painting regularly until after his retirement in 2011. “I’ve always been interested inRead More →
Textile artist Kathryn Coulter is inspired by nature and the flowers of her hometown of Fermanagh. Working with fresh flowers, Kathryn incorporates them into her textile pieces using embroidery, preserving their beauty. Here, she talks to The Impartial Reporter about her artistic journey, her most ambitious work to date, andRead More →
Cristine Niles’ interest in photography started as a 4-H project when she was a child, and now the passion is growing in her daughter, Emily Niles, who took several photos at the Nebraska State Fair this year. “I actually started doing photography when I was in 4-H,” Cristine said. Emily’sRead More →