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An artist’s journey

Shannon Gurley O’Donnell has worn many hats in her life.
She originally thought she wanted to be a doctor, but after a year at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., she realized that wasn’t the path for her. She went on to be a flight attendant and a manager at a Ronald McDonald House before finally getting a business degree and working as a salesperson.
But it was actually a small moment during her time as a flight attendant that would change O’Donnell’s life. She used to do a lot of writing, and her roommate at the time suggested she use a watercolor wash behind her writing.
Now, over 30 years later, some of O’Donnell’s...
Big Brothers Big Sisters launches contest for mentors

Managing Regional Director Sarah Piano said in her media announcement that this is part of a recruitment campaign designed to sign up mentors before July 31. She added that mentoring relationships are important to youngsters who have been socially isolated by the pandemic over the past year.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region has 175 children waiting to be paired with a volunteer mentor, referred to as a "Big," to help them achieve their full potential.
Piano said...
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