Movers & Makers - MW
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2013
Take nearly 200 kids, add in a loving home, 16 years of classes and training, and the surface of the experience Todd and Kim Hart have as foster parents might be scratched. An equation that equals excellence and expertise.
Like many people, the... Read More
Her Living (NE) February/March 2013
NOVA Treatment Community’s mission is to be passionate about providing treatment services, education programs, and foster care services for children, adolescents, adults, and families, as well as help empower individuals and families to... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) February 2013
Michaela Gibbons, 17, is a junior at Westside High School. She has three siblings—Jessica, Luke, and Drew—and two stepbrothers—Bayle and Braden. “Michaela is a born teacher and mentor,” says mom Jennifer Yannone.... Read More
Her Living (NE) December/January 2013
If all the world’s a stage, then 25-year-old actress, dancer, and choreographer Courtney Stein is definitely a player.
While performing in the musical Once On This Island at the tender age of 5, Stein, who was born and raised in Omaha, says... Read More
Her Living (NE) December/January 2013
The phrase “I really don’t know what I’d do if I couldn’t paint,” is a bit modest coming from Tana Quincy. Faced with the prospect of truly not being able to paint thanks to chronic muscle pain, this Omaha artist found... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) September 2012
Brianna Eisert, 16, is a sophomore at Papillion-La Vista South High School and a Senior Girl Scout in Troop 45523. Brianna has gone above and beyond with her volunteer work for Completely KIDS, a nonprofit organization that helps underprivileged... Read More
Her Living (NE) August/September 2012
To recognize significant contributions in our community by an individual dedicated to volunteer service, last year we instituted the Big Giver Award. It has been well documented that Omaha is a city of givers both in time and talent. By publishing... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) August 2012
“To improve the quality of life, both physically and emotionally, of adults and children with disabilities through equine-assisted activities” is the mission statement of the Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA).
HETRA is... Read More
Lake Region Woman Magazine (ND) January 2012
From a young age, Denice Casavant suffered from frequent infections. “I had a lot of ear infections and, according to my mother, I was always on an antibiotic” said Casavant. “That set the stage for my suppressed immune system and i ...From a young age, Denice Casavant suffered from frequent infections. “I had a lot of ear infections and, according to my mother, I was always on an antibiotic” said Casavant. “That set the stage for my suppressed immune system and... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) August 2012
“To improve the quality of life, both physically and emotionally, of adults and children with disabilities through equine-assisted activities” is the mission statement of the Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA).
HETRA ...“To improve the quality of life, both physically and emotionally, of adults and children with disabilities through equine-assisted activities” is the mission statement of the Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA).
HETRA is... Read More
Minnesota Women's Press (MN) Dec 2011
At this time last year, Kimberia Sherva seemed a fairly typical suburban mom: juggling a job, college courses, a partner and her two sons’ packed schedules. She was unaware that she’d soon be part of a worldwide movement to speak out agai ...At this time last year, Kimberia Sherva seemed a fairly typical suburban mom: juggling a job, college courses, a partner and her two sons’ packed schedules. She was unaware that she’d soon be part of a worldwide movement to speak out... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) September 2012
Brianna Eisert, 16, is a sophomore at Papillion-La Vista South High School and a Senior Girl Scout in Troop 45523. Brianna has gone above and beyond with her volunteer work for Completely KIDS, a nonprofit organization that helps underprivileged chil ...Brianna Eisert, 16, is a sophomore at Papillion-La Vista South High School and a Senior Girl Scout in Troop 45523. Brianna has gone above and beyond with her volunteer work for Completely KIDS, a nonprofit organization that helps underprivileged... Read More
Her Living (NE) December/January 2013
If all the world’s a stage, then 25-year-old actress, dancer, and choreographer Courtney Stein is definitely a player.
While performing in the musical Once On This Island at the tender age of 5, Stein, who was born and raised in Omaha, says ...If all the world’s a stage, then 25-year-old actress, dancer, and choreographer Courtney Stein is definitely a player.
While performing in the musical Once On This Island at the tender age of 5, Stein, who was born and raised in Omaha, says... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Brandon Collins is an inquisitive, passionate, and happy 10-year-old who goes to Willa Cather Elementary. He has two older brothers: Patrick, a freshman at Millard West High School, and Tyler, a seventh grader at Millard North Middle School. “B ...Brandon Collins is an inquisitive, passionate, and happy 10-year-old who goes to Willa Cather Elementary. He has two older brothers: Patrick, a freshman at Millard West High School, and Tyler, a seventh grader at Millard North Middle School. “... Read More
Lake Region Woman Magazine (ND) January 2012
If God really does write straight with crooked lines, Mary Waldo is among the living witnesses.
Though not everything in her life has turned out as planned, much has turned out for the 27 year-old wife and mother of three.
As the fifth of s ...If God really does write straight with crooked lines, Mary Waldo is among the living witnesses.
Though not everything in her life has turned out as planned, much has turned out for the 27 year-old wife and mother of three.
As the fifth of seven... Read More
Minnesota Women's Press (MN) Dec 2011
They faced a political landscape turned upside-down, and didn’t get
everything they wanted. But thanks to the “Safe Harbor” coalition,
adolescents caught in the sex industry will be considered—in the eyes
of Minnesota law&m ...They faced a political landscape turned upside-down, and didn’t get
everything they wanted. But thanks to the “Safe Harbor” coalition,
adolescents caught in the sex industry will be considered—in the eyes
of Minnesota law... Read More
Her Living (NE) December/January 2013
If all the world’s a stage, then 25-year-old actress, dancer, and choreographer Courtney Stein is definitely a player.
While performing in the musical Once On This Island at the tender age of 5, Stein, who was born and raised in Omaha, says... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) July 2012
I had the privilege recently of spending a few precious days with my brother Ken, a Chief Warrant Officer (CWO4) in the U.S. Navy. This well-educated man, who has literally lived all over the world, asked me a question that made me realize we have... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) August 2012
“To improve the quality of life, both physically and emotionally, of adults and children with disabilities through equine-assisted activities” is the mission statement of the Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA).
HETRA is... Read More
Minnesota Women's Press (MN) Dec 2011
They faced a political landscape turned upside-down, and didn’t get
everything they wanted. But thanks to the “Safe Harbor” coalition,
adolescents caught in the sex industry will be considered—in the eyes
of Minnesota law... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) September 2012
Brianna Eisert, 16, is a sophomore at Papillion-La Vista South High School and a Senior Girl Scout in Troop 45523. Brianna has gone above and beyond with her volunteer work for Completely KIDS, a nonprofit organization that helps underprivileged... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Brandon Collins is an inquisitive, passionate, and happy 10-year-old who goes to Willa Cather Elementary. He has two older brothers: Patrick, a freshman at Millard West High School, and Tyler, a seventh grader at Millard North Middle School. “... Read More
Lake Region Woman Magazine (ND) January 2012
From a young age, Denice Casavant suffered from frequent infections. “I had a lot of ear infections and, according to my mother, I was always on an antibiotic” said Casavant. “That set the stage for my suppressed immune system and... Read More
Brava Magazine (WI) April 2009
Madison is lucky. We have doctors researching, nurses educating the diagnosed and specialists delivering treatments. Yes, our cancer-fighting community is armed for the battle. While it's easy to recognize the degree-wielding medical professionals,... Read More