Ruralite Articles

Carla Crane Osborne's book, "Under the Barnyard Light," was released in November after a decade of work. It is the first of a series. Photo courtesy of Carla Crane Osborne
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Farm Stories Come to Life
July 1, 2021

Carla Crane Osborne’s picture book captures magical moments on a farm By Dianna Troyer Instead of a dreaded chore, feeding [...]

Hutch and his wife, Dawnette, plan to travel and visit family during retirement. Photo courtesy of Terry Hutchison
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Thank you, Hutch
June 1, 2021

Terry “Hutch” Hutchison hangs up his lineman’s hooks after four decades By Dianna Troyer Asked to recall stories of his [...]

Raft River Electric 82nd Annual Meeting Broadcast
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Welcome to the 2021 Annual Meeting
May 11, 2021

JOIN US FOR THE RAFT RIVER ELECTRIC VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS Each year, Raft River Electric hosts its [...]

Dan Taylor shows off Black Pine Steakhouse french fries. He and his wife, Holly, learned the secret to fries with a lasting crunch.
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Trusting in Timing
May 1, 2021

The Taylor’s spontaneous move to Malta leads to running a restaurant Story and photos by Dianna Troyer Instead of testing [...]

Journeyman Lineman Dan Feliz goes horizontal as he and fellow crew members complete a job for a line construction contractor in Oregon. PHOTO BY JUDE JOLMA
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Working On the Lines
April 1, 2021

Thank a Lineworker By Lori Tobias Whether observed April 12, April 18 or July 10—all dates designated as Lineworker Appreciation [...]

Max concentrates as he trims a Jersey cow’s hooves.
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Just a Trim
March 1, 2021

Max Boden’s bovine pedicures help bolster milk production at dairies Story and photos by Dianna Troyer Instead of appreciating a [...]

Mike Christensen, left, and Shane Osterhout, have competed in multiple bass tournaments throughout the past decade.
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Fish On!
February 1, 2021

Avid anglers share their bounty, place in tournaments By Dianna Troyer Photos Courtesy of Shane Osterhout While patiently jigging their [...]

Sara VanMeter worked on a variety of challenging projects throughout her time at taxidermy school in Montana last spring.
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Bringing Game Animals Back to Life
January 1, 2021

Sara VanMeter learns the tricks of the taxidermy trade Story By Dianna Troyer Photos Courtesy of Sara VanMeter Sara VanMeter [...]

Newton, Utah-based artist Darla Bywater painted this portrait of her late husband, Darwin.
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Celebrating the Season With Artistry
December 1, 2020

Local artist celebrates her work and a cherished marriage By Dianna Troyer Time is inconsequential to artist Darla Bywater as [...]

"Hunting gives me a sense of purpose and is a meaningful way to provide healthy food for my family." Daniel Tingle
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Army Veteran is Making Memories…On The Hunt
November 1, 2020

Winecup Gamble Ranch offers the hunt of a lifetime to honor veterans By Dianna Troyer For Iraq War veteran Daniel [...]