Author Archives: leannestowers

They stood in the snowy field with winter kissing their pointy fingers as their limbs intertwined, watching the younger ones.  The solitude and quiet of the landscape were comforting. The snow crunched in the distance. Strangers approached and the birds grew silent. They both bristled and stiffened and stood even straighter. “This one, Daddy!” A …

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With the COVID-19 pandemic catching fire through sprawling cityscapes, some folks may want to take more than a holiday from the neighborhood.  If you’re ready for a change of pace, an affordable cost of living, a stable business climate, world-class educational facilities, breathtaking vistas and views, and out-of-this-world recreation, West Virginia should be on your …

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What is a modern apprenticeship?  Apprenticeship In Motion (AIM) is apprenticeship – The Next Generation.  AIM promotes and expands non-traditional apprenticeships in West Virginia and is a combination of classroom and on-the-job training.    Completely employer driven, companies set in motion an apprenticeship model that trains an apprentice based on the unique needs of business.  A …

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Kim Rymer discusses her career, relationships with clients and how she helped a client in need.

Kim Rymer discusses her career, relationships with clients and how she helped a client in need

Video sequence of Lindsey Stowers washing dishes at home as part of JRL 225 exercise 6 project.

Funeral Director, Tom Nichols, shares why he got into the funeral industry, how he helped honor a loved one and remembers helping a young couple going through loss.

Gail Withrow discusses her passion for teaching, remembers an experiment and reflects on what she learned.

The West Virginia Quarter Horse Association hosts horse shows weekly, April through September at Winfield Riding Club, Winfield, WV. Riders and owners were helpful and friendly while I photographed.