We are sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Mary Wehner is a self-taught artist who inspires others to embrace their creativity. She is illuminating… Mary Wehner Self-taught artist Mary Wehner has spent the majority of her life in Fond du Lac. Mary primarily focuses on abstract painting and poetry. She…
Read MoreWe are sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Mara and I have shared many laughs over the years. Her positivity and sense of humor will light up any room. Mara is finding purpose during this challenging season in her life. She is illuminating… Mara Springborn Mara Springborn loves to laugh…
Read MoreWe are sharing our Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Camille illuminates the power of positivity with her genuine smile. A smile can change the world. Camille Rosenmeier Camille Rosenmeier was born to a large Catholic family in Wisconsin. While the appearance of her family was perfect, Camille’s childhood was marked by…
Read MoreFrom Director of Library Services to Thelma’s Book Club, Amy illuminates the power of learning. We are sharing our Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Amy is a blessing to the Fond du Lac community. Amy Manion A Wisconsin native, Amy Manion grew up in the suburbs of Milwaukee. She is an…
Read MoreThe Illuminating Women Project highlights 30 inspiring women from Fond du Lac County. We’re sharing this exhibition online so you can feel inspired. This week we’re highlighting the owner of Park Ridge Organics, Robyn Calvey, because she is illuminating… Robyn Calvey Robyn Calvey owns Park Ridge Organics, an organic farm on the beautiful Niagara Escarpment…
Read MoreFrom Soroptimist to MOPS, Claudia inspires young mothers and girls from Fond du Lac and beyond. What better time than the present to illuminate the beautiful Fond du Lac community. We’re sharing our Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Claudia is illuminating. Claudia Hawkins-Moïse As a transplant from South Georgia, Claudia Hawkins-Moïse…
Read MoreWe’re sharing Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of Sister Ann McKean. Sister Ann was the foundress of Adelante Mujer and her legacy will live on. She continues to illuminate. Sister Ann McKean Sister Ann McKean was raised a Methodist…
Read MoreIt’s more important than ever to support small business. We stock our freezer with meat from our local market, Salchert Meats. We continue to shop local to support small business, something that has always been a priority for us. My husband prepares grilled peppercorn tenderloin with mushroom cream sauce. We pop the cork on a…
Read MoreThere is such a thing as a transition period in life. I know this because I’m going through one right now. This probably doesn’t come as much surprise to those of you who know me. Would you believe I’ve been going through this transition for the past four years? Let me explain… Each of us…
Read MoreMy documentary film photography portrays real life. Many of you have been asking about my photography process. With the opening reception of Illuminating Women behind us, I reflect on my decision to document this exhibition using my Leica M6 35mm camera. For more reasons than one, it was the perfect choice. At the very early…
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