Sisters take different paths, then return home to build lives

Ashley Geigle, Sophie McKenzie, and Kamaria Labrier may have taken different paths after high school, but each found their way back to Jones County to raise families and strengthen the community. Find out how their work shapes the future of their hometown in unique ways with help from their Golden West service.

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Fiber-optic internet lights flame for candle-making business

Fiber-optic internet lights flame for candle-making business

Laurie Dolloff didn’t envision returning to Murdo after leaving the area. When she returned, fiber-optic internet from Golden West assisted Laurie with starting her homemade candle-making business. Read about how she runs an antique shop with her husband and sells her candles online and at area events, all while raising six kids.

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Family promotes homesteading with heart and hands-on help

Family promotes homesteading with heart and hands-on help

Carrie and Jeremy Isaac run Harvey’s Homestead Supply to help their community start growing more of their own food. They provide locally sourced feed and products at their store, materials for canning and gardening, and free instructional classes on occasion.

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Do you know who’s calling?

Do you know who’s calling?

Imagine answering the phone without knowing who was calling. This was the reality before caller identification (ID)* became commonplace about 20 years ago.

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