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Filling Empty Bowls
In November 1990, art teacher John Hartom wanted students at Lahser High School in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. (pop. 3,940), to participate in a local food drive
first appeared: 10/12/2008
Liberating Disabled Artists
When artist Tim Lefens visited a residential rehabilitation center in New Jersey 16 years ago to show some of his work, he was stunned by the residents' multiple physical disabilities.
first appeared: 10/5/2008
Dressing Women for Success
Struggling financially after a divorce, single mom Margot Chaffee pursued a teaching degree and worked nights to support her family.
first appeared: 9/21/2008
Cleaning Up Florida's Waterways
A lone egret watches as Mark Maksimowicz, 48, pulls on a pair of knee-high rubber boots and wades into a lake in his hometown of St. Petersburg, Fla.
first appeared: 9/7/2008
Sculpting Santa
Surrounded by chunks of flesh-colored clay, artist Jackie Cruse works hard to capture the face of Santa Claus
first appeared: 12/9/2007
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