Walking for Essy Mae: A love story that endures

Darrell and Esther Plyter grew up in the same community—Esther on a farm in the countryside and Darrell in town—but they attended the same school and shared a circle of friends in Williamson, N.Y. After graduating high school, they were apart for over a year while Esther pursued secretarial training. Upon her return, they became […]

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The Powerful Intersection of Companies and Community

Bryan Collier and his sister grew up in California with their German-born parents. Only one grandparent was still living — his mom’s father. His Opa, the German word for grandfather, lived in Hamburg, Germany, but came to visit for two to three months at a time. These extended visits gave them lots of time to […]

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Grandmother’s Impact Provides Purpose for Local Executive

“Grandma Rose lived with us while we were kids,” shares Scott Horowitz of Burlington, North Carolina.  “Both of our parents worked, so she helped take care of us.” Rose was one of those individuals who never seemed to stop when it came to taking care of her family. From cleaning out the garage to working […]

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