By guest writer Brittany Costantini Maxie’s Story Maxie Noznesky was diagnosed with ADHD in second grade and has gone to five schools. But that has been the least of his struggles. At his first school, he struggled with getting along with other kids. But when he changed schools in sixth grade, the bullying really started.…
Trevor said, “Mom, I’m switching high school. Find me a new one.” Shocked, his mother, Tammy, said, “What?!” “Sorry, Mom, I’m not discussing it. Just find me a new high school.” Tammy’s son was a talented soccer player. He had been pulled up to the varsity team as a 10th grader. But because of the…
By guest writer Brittany Costantini Color Me Orange—Color Me Kind ArtPrize Eight has presented Pamela Alderman with an opportunity to feature a piece on bullying with the Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore playing a volunteer support role. In this interactive art piece, the center painting shows koi fish swimming against the current just…
A new series called Hometown Hero II has joined Reflections of Generosity—a traveling exhibit founded by veteran sergeant and artist Ron Kelsey to promote healing at military installations. Ron says: Some of our soldiers and their families are broken by war and prolonged separations and often face psychological and physically debilitating changes after service. The…
During ArtPrize Seven in 2015, the public demonstrated enormous respect for our military by acknowledging the men and women who are willing to lay down their lives for our country. Our guardians of freedom. And now it is a tremendous honor that the original Hometown Hero painting will join the permanent collection at Silver Star—a…
Don’t miss Hometown Hero II: Guardian of Freedom artwork unveiling and fundraiser for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Suicide Awareness. A special thanks to the Ottawa-North Kent Blue Star Mothers for their generous support. Event Info: Marne American Legion 1469 Arthur Street, Marne, Michigan Friday, August 19, 2016 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hometown…