There are almost 24 writers who are taking part of a collaborative Pinterest board titled WORDS. Every other week, we change the word we are focusing on. Today, the word TRIBUTE is being featured. It means giving honor, praise, respect, and gratitude. I can think of so many things that deserve respect, and I am…

Carloads of excited campers converged on Camp Alta last week ready for hayrides, swimming and crafts. “This year we had 53 signed up for Special Ministry camp,” said coordinator Patrice Rosenau, who does Special Ministry work at Bell Road Baptist Church in Auburn. The week-long camp was founded in 1986 by long-time Auburn resident Eleanor…

Jumping out of a helicopter hovering 120 feet above a snow peaked mountain isn’t everyone’s idea of fun. For snowboard pro and entrepreneur Mike Basich, it’s just one of his many career highlights. “When I did that project I promised myself that I wouldn’t put myself in a position to feel pressured if I didn’t…

Tattoos, once associated with the military, convicts or motorcycle gangs, are now being embraced by mainstream society. “People are more knowledgeable and put more thought into getting a tattoo. Instead of just going for something trendy, they will often choose something with meaning,” explained Tanner Richardson, a tattoo artist at Colfax’s Old School Tattoo Parlor….

Alta resident Jeff Roland proudly welcomed his birth father, Carlos Sacchetto, to his Alta home last weekend. Roland was given up for adoption 33 years ago. With the approach of Thanksgiving, many residents are beginning to count their blessings. For Jeff Roland of Alta, finding his family is not just something to be thankful for,…