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September 20, 2010 Like 0 Lacy Boggs

When animals give back: The therapeutic, rehabilitative, life-saving, enlightening powers of our four-legged critters.

People Training

September 20, 2010 Like 0 Lacy Boggs

In early February of this year, my husband and I finally made a decision we had been mulling over in our minds for quite a long time: We decided to add a new member to our little family. This wasn’t…

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Sgt. William Manes now leaves his dog at home. Which—seeing as he grew up with two blind parents who depended on seeing-eye dogs; seeing that Manes was one of the first K9 handlers in the Fort Wayne Police Department in…

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Alie’s Legacy

September 20, 2010 Like 0 Andra Coberly

Aleszandra Berrelez, known to friends and family as Alie, was just 5 when she was taken. No one could find her, no one knew where she was, and for four days, there seemed to be nothing her family could do…

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The Healing Power of the Horse

September 20, 2010 Like 1 Andra Coberly

Over the history of civilization, the horse has played a momentous role. In war, for travel and through work, equus caballus was once the backbone of society. Harnessed and saddled, these animals carried knights in shining armor, lugged explorers and…

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A Beautiful Bond

September 20, 2010 Like 1 Andra Coberly

Anne Gillespie has tons of stories about the power of the human-animal bond and the program she calls YAPS. The most gripping story, arguably, involves a teenager, a dog named Boone and a letter. Or better yet, a series of…

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Smart Moms

August 17, 2010 Like 1 Andra Coberly

Moms are a fierce bunch. And nothing stands in the way of a mom with great idea. For the Smart Issue, we tracked down a couple of local moms-turned-entrepreneurs who talked about their inspirations and emerging products. It’s moms helping…

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Raising the Bar

August 17, 2010 Like 0 Andra Coberly

After almost 10 years, it’s finally time to fix “No Child Left Behind,” the main federal education policy. In the coming months, we have a historic opportunity to overhaul our federal education law by building on the progress made and…

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Smart Schools

August 17, 2010 Like 1 Andra Coberly

TOOLS Both public and private schools are investing in specific tools to make kids ready for the real world. It’s all about exploring modern technology to keep kids on the cutting edge while ensuring they understand the basics.

Outdoor Issue

A Ride of the Century

August 17, 2010 Like 0 Chris Hawkins

If your workouts are in the doldrums, set one of Colorado’s big September rides as a goal. There’s still time and it could be the boost you need. Call this the 7-minute abs of cycling.