Editor’s note: This story was originally published on December 20, 2018. It is no secret that Christmas is the perfect opportunity to express our love for our friends, families, and neighbors by giving simple presents. Despite Christmas being known as the season of giving, Owen Williams still couldn’t believe what he was seeing when he …
Secret santa
The past few years have been especially difficult for an eighth-grader named Emily and her family. Her grandmother passed away of cancer a few years ago, followed by her mom, who succumbed to pancreatic cancer. Worse, she passed on a little over a week before her birthday. This left 14-year-old Emily with the huge responsibility …
Most people’s favorite thing about Christmas is receiving gifts. While the experience always feels exciting, nothing can compare to the joy of giving to those who need it most. Every year, East Idaho News’s Surprise Squad gets to feel that sheer enjoyment with their yearly Christmas program called “Secret Santa.” The segment began when an …
When Dakota Nelson married his wife, Ream, he knew he’s bound to spend the rest of his life feeling happy and fulfilled. After all, he was able to marry a wonderful woman who is charming, kind, humorous, and loving. Indeed, their marriage was more than what Dakota and Ream could have imagined. In fact, they …