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focused on the play of light on flowers and in gardens. “(My own) varied offerings include bold watercolor lilies, Solomon’s seal punctuated by a
In 2014, Mable and John Hershey saw a need in their community and felt called to act. They realized a personal care home on Cherry Street in Columbia faced closure, displacing its residents. “Being the kind of people we are, we said, ‘Let’s see what we can do to maybe keep it open,’” Mable recalled. “We’re people that have a caring heart. We knew these 30 people living there would not have a home to live in if this had to close.” For the next three years, the Hersheys began the arduous work of turning the home into a nonprofit organization and improving the site. “Through many miracles of people giving us funds, we were able to make it a nonprofit and make improvements to the home,” Mable shared. Neither Mable nor John had any experience running a nonprofit. “We were farmers before this,” Mable said. They relied on their faith and help from friends, forming a board and soliciting donations for the project. The residents were able to stay in the home during the process, and in June of 2017, Our Home of Hope was born. The prior owner had chosen the name, hoping to create a nonprofit. “She had chosen that name because she believed for the people who come there, it is their home of hope,” Mable said. Our Home of Hope can house up to 30 people, none of whom have the funds to enter a traditional personal care home. “ We take low-income, private-pay people who can afford the monthly charge,” Mable
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Artful Blooms Brighten Marietta Gallery BY CAT SHANNON
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Coming out this fall
ummer gardens aren’t just blossoming in backyards. They are blooming on gallery walls. At MH Art Gallery & Studio in Marietta, “In Bloom” transforms the space into a vibrant garden, showcasing 25 f loral-inspired works in a variety of styles and mediums. The exhibit is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will run through Sunday, Aug. 24, at the gallery, 42 W. Market St. Many of the artists featured are members of the group Marietta Art Alive, said artist Linda Mylin Ross. “Marianne Calenda’s monotypes catch textural whispers amid muted colors, while, conversely, Melissa Carroll’s bold strokes of color and use of metallic paint shout out, and Joanne McIlvaine’s soft-edged visions invoke quiet
“In Bloom” features garden-inspired artwork such as this piece by Marita Hines.
contemplation,” she noted. “Susan Darling’s bright collage imagery dances to lively rhythms.” Marita Hines, gallery owner, will showcase gouache plein air works
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