Dr. Lori Kepford, a Marion County native with a passion for horses, returned home from Kentucky, determined to make a difference in the lives of local children. Dr. Kepford founded Providence Therapeutic Equestrian Center (PTEC) in 2012. This non-profit offers Equine-Assisted Activities to people with special needs. “I have experienced the total benefit of the […]
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MarionMade! Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
By MarionMade!
In honor of National Scavenger Hunt Day (May 2020), we are sharing a little scavenger hunt game to keep you and your family busy this Memorial Day weekend while practicing social distancing. The idea is to find these outdoor spots in Marion County and learn a little more about your community. There are no prizes. […]
New Book by Teresa Parker Highlights Marion Technical College’s Golden Anniversary
By MarionMade!
Marion Technical College (MTC) will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this November. In honor of this golden anniversary, the college commissioned a book of its history by someone who witnessed much of it: MTC alumna and recently retired staff member Teresa Parker. Parker started at MTC as a student in the mid-1970s and worked at […]
The World of the Woodland Elves
By MarionMade!
What does a high energy person do when she retires after forty years of teaching? Shary Williamson created the world of the Woodland Elves. What started as writing one book for each of her grandchildren, became much more. A team of three friends created the five-book series, which includes Shary Williamson as the author, Jay […]
