By Dale Hemmila Life, like a good book, sometimes it takes a chapter or two before the real story — the good stuff — really begins. Just ask award-winning singer and songwriter Julianne Ankley. The Jeddo-native did not start singing in public until she was in her 30s. Since that time, she has spent the … More JULIANNE ANKLEY: Musically Talented
By Patti Samar Editor/Publisher Ila Shoulders is a woman driven by faith. Faith in the Lord has helped her through life’s ups and downs. And, over the past 100 years of her life, Shoulders has had reason to question that faith – and she’s certainly been given reason to question her faith in humanity itself … More ILA SHOULDERS: A Century of Civic Leadership
By Patti Samar Editor/Publisher Slow but steady wins the race. That cliché sums up the career of Port Huron Police Department Captain Marcy Kuehn. After joining the department in 1989 just a few months following her high school graduation, Kuehn slowly but surely completed her education – she eventually earned a master’s degree – all … More MARCY KUEHN: Problem Solver
By Patti Samar Editor/Publisher This year, more women will likely run for elected public office than ever before. “What difference does it make whether or not there are women in office?” some people ask. It has been proven that men and women approach problem solving in different ways. It doesn’t mean one is better than … More 2020: Year of the Woman
By Patti Samar Editor/Publisher Port Huron native Jazmyn Thomas is going to be a Really Big Deal. Trust us on this one. Thomas, 27, is a young professional who is making a positive impact on life in the Blue Water Area and beyond. And, as her personal light burns brightly, there is no stopping this … More JAZMYN THOMAS: The Next Really Big Deal
By Patti Samar Editor/Publisher I feel like such a fraud. As editor and publisher of a women’s magazine, I try to encourage women to just be themselves. Ignore media hype. No body shaming allowed! Just be yourself and it is, indeed, enough. All of that is absolutely true. It is. But I didn’t believe it … More PATTI SAMAR: Feeling Comfortable in Your Own Skin
By Dale Hemmila Five Monday mornings each year, there is a flurry of activity at the McMorran Place theater. A team of 23 women scurry throughout the building. It is their “game day.” All 23 have worked hard, months in advance, and those five Mondays bring to life the Port Huron Town Hall lecture series. … More ROSELLA MIRABELLI: Making Mondays Better
By Patti Samar Sylvie Hurtubise felt deeply for a friend when her friend’s home burned down in 2018. So when Hurtubise, 17, decided to join the construction trades electrical program at the St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) TEC center, she understood that electrical work was more than just an occupation and a … More SYLVIE HURTUBISE: Lighting Up the World
By Patti Samar As the oldest of six children, Christine Newberry has spent her entire life helping care for others. In her role as a certified trust and financial advisor at Chemical Bank, she helps care for 100 clients and their various needs. As an influential and involved resident of the Blue Water Area, she … More CHRISTINE NEWBERRY: Caring for Others
Blue Water Counseling Licensed Clinical Social Worker April Gardner has traveled around the world making a difference. … More APRIL GARDNER: Making a Difference