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Max and Deanna Cole taught several subjects at the Stony River School in Rural Alaska.
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A Call to Adventure, Education
October 1, 2020

A homesteading spirit and never-give-up attitude proved helpful for the Coles and their Alaska journey By Dianna Troyer As newlyweds [...]

Ches Burmester and Cristian Martinez place hemp shoots in planter.
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Locally Grown Pain Relief
September 1, 2020

Snowville farmer grows industrial hemp for pain-relieving oil Story and Photos By Dianna Troyer Ches Burmester is giving “the girls”—260,000 [...]

Jake Smith, manager of Kristin's Farm Stand
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Grown Local, Delivered Fresh
August 1, 2020

Kristin’s Farm Stand finds the perfect location near Malta to raise organic vegetables and livestock for doorstep delivery By Dianna [...]

A family of stylists carries on a half-century tradition of volunteer hair care. From left are Bonnie Jones, Becky Webb, Sandy Garrard, Brenda Olsen and Natalie Smyer.
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Stylists Ensure Service Never Fades
June 1, 2020

Hairstylist family offers heartfelt services for free at care center By Dianna Troyer Friends of Becky Webb know to never [...]