Contributors
Contributors March 2022
Natalie Caudle
Rachel Trigueiro
Terry Ommen
WRITER
WRITER
WRITER
Natalie Caudle is a Visalia native and
Rachel Trigueiro, wife and mom of four,
Terry has a passion for Tulare County
graduate of Fresno State. As a freelance
spends her days homeschooling, dabbling in
history. Much of his time in retirement is
writer, Natalie finds beauty in storytelling
business ventures and chasing adventure
spent researching and writing about the
and believes freedom is found when living
with her family. As a child, she dreamed of
interesting historical morsels he discovers
authentically within a community. Though
being a talk show host. Today, she still
with Laraine, his talented wife of over 50
most of her time is spent wrangling
believes our stories hold power and are
years. Between history projects and visits
animals and her four kids, Natalie relishes
meant to be shared with others. When she’s
with their two grandchildren, the two are
everyday moments knowing seasons pass
not reheating her coffee or reading to her
on the road or in the air exploring whatever
all too quickly.
kids, she can be found stealing away for a
piques their interest.
moment to write.
Marissa Carpenter
Monica Fatica
Jonna Dodge
CONTENT EDITOR
MANAGING EDITOR
DESIGNER | PHOTOGRAPHER | COORDINATOR
Marissa Carpenter has been a word nerd
After years of working in operations,
Jonna is a Central Valley native who
for as long as she can remember—or at
merchandising, marketing and running
recently graduated from Cal Poly, SLO.
least since clinching her first Kings
her own retail shops, Monica has found her
She has a creative eye for making things
County spelling bee championship in
home in the world of publishing. With over
look just right. In her free time, you can
first grade. She’s happy to employ her
seven years of local editorial experience, she
find her with a camera in hand, working out,
University of Chicago editing certificate,
is grateful to work her dream job keeping
or trying a new recipe. Her true hobby,
her B.A. in English, and her eagle eye for
Valley happenings top of mind for all its
however, is baking, and she’s known for
extra spaces. When not slashing through
residents. Her brief moments of spare time
surprising those around her with
text, she enjoys knitting, playing piano,
are spent with family, food (still searching
homemade treats.
and driving her husband and two children
for the best chocolate croissant), her fur
absolutely bonkers.
babies, and finding the next best bingeworthy podcast.
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