Reaching for the stars
Technology helps make Rett Walters' celestial dreams come true Humans have gazed at the night sky for as long as they’ve walked the Earth. But few have gazed at the stars the way Rett Walters does it. He’s got his own observatory sitting on a hilltop that overlooks...
On target
These athletes are archers It’s practice day at Blair Oaks Middle School in Wardsville and a large group of archers discuss their sport. When two blasts of a whistle from coach Jeremy Tappel sound they grab their bows and head to the line. They stand with bows on toes...
Get a horse!
There’s a funny story about a man from Texas who liked to brag about how huge his ranch is. He told his friend that if he set off in his truck at sunrise, the sun would be setting by the time he got to the other side. His friend replied, “I had a truck like that...
Co-ops at the Capitol
Grid reliability on the agenda as co-ops call on legislators An army of electric cooperative directors, employees and grassroots advocates descended on the Missouri Capitol Jan. 30-31 to discuss issues affecting their members, including the reliability of the electric...
Rollin’ in the dough
Irish Potato Bread 2 medium or large russet potatoes 1 egg 1 egg white 1/3 cup canola oil 3/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons scallions, minced 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting and kneading 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder 1...
More stripes needed
Referee shortage taking a toll on high school sports The high school gymnasium fills up as the student-athletes warm up on a cold Friday night. The seniors are honored before the game, and the hometown cheers seep into a small room hidden from the public a few feet...
Fernweh Distilling Co.
Elevated food and cocktails in an upscale atmosphere The German word fernweh roughly translates to a yearning to visit somewhere you’ve never been. That’s appropriate for the Hermann restaurant and distillery of the same name which welcomes guests by trail, rail and...
From Ashes to Beauty
Faith turns tragedy into beautiful music for pianist Few who hear him play realize the struggles Brian Arnold overcame to make it on stage, including losing a leg and nearly dying in a traffic accident. Brian remembers that it was Memorial Day weekend. His family was...
The Woodworker’s Tale
Delmar Carman uses his talent to create memorable gifts Retirement can create an artist, no matter their age. As sunlight streams through the window and lands on the woodworker’s desk, he studies the intricate wreath he’s fashioning of wood. The mosaiclike picture...
A Family Woven Together
Artistic strands run through Boone County clan The weave of every family is unique. In the case of Carol Leigh Brack-Kaiser’s clan, three generations are intertwined by the very act of weaving. With independent yet collaborative fiber art businesses, each family...