Inspiring People

Paula Marietti Diedrich - Educator, Mom, Volunteer
       What Yooper doesn't provide a warm welcome and offer to help others? Paula says.  Paula was born and raised in Upper Michigan and is a graduate of Northern Michigan University.  "She is as strong as they come...
Brenda Laurin - Rescue Foster Mom
Brenda shares with us, in her words, her journey as a Rescue  Foster Mom.  We are truly Touched and Inspired by her story!   "Photos speak a 1,000 words" and these images definitely speak for themselves...        I started...
Artist Elizabeth Yelland
Art & Meditation - by Elizabeth Yelland I love creating Art & Murals in Upper Michigan.  My artwork is painted with the intentions of a Higher Meaning, Friendship, and Healing.  Come and take a painting class with me and create your very...
Ray Leverton - Happy 90th Birthday
Ray with his 4 Great Grandchildren and 4 Grandchildren   "If anyone could be described as an unwaveringly loyal volunteer and community member its longtime Ishpeming resident Ray Leverton" says Paul Bonetti fellow philanthropist.  "A man of great faith, generosity, and...