It’s Sunday – a day to recuperate, catch up on stacks of paperwork that built up over the week, tidy the house, finish homework, and prepare for Monday. Sunday finds some families in a restful state and others busily tackling chores before the weekday grind resumes. Whatever your Sunday task list may include, spend a few minutes with ThurstonTalk, catching up on our editor’s picks for favorite posts this week.
Rhythm Comes Easily For Tenino’s Nicholas Holt
This article, about Tenino high school student Nicholas Holt, is a prime example of the stories that ThurstonTalk writers love to tell – the story about someone with a special gift and talent that we can share with our greater community. The percussionist is mastering his drumming skills alongside UW Marching Band alumni Andrew Bowerly. It’s a great read about a local kid with exceptional talent.
Thurston County 4-H Horse Program: Letting Kids Follow Their Horse Passion
This story profiles another group of high school students, spread across the county, who are passionate about showing horses. The deep-rooted 4-H program fosters growth through education and evaluation. Read about a group of young women, recognized for their talents, showing their horses at the Puyallup Fair.
HeartStrides Therapeutic Riding Providing Smiles Across Thurston County
After you read about local 4-H super stars, take a minute to learn about HeartStrides. Physical therapist, Cynthe Slaybaugh, and her team of volunteers are providing hippo-therapy – therapeutic and recreational horseback riding for adults and children with cognitive and physical disabilities.
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