The Arts
Nicole Westhusing in her workshop making candles.
Inspired
THROUGH ADVERSITY
Passion for the environment, sustainability, and repurposed materials leads to beautiful creation STORY AND PHOTOS BY TAYLOR MISLEVICH
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n March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic shut the world down. For all of humanity, this was a time of great uncertainty and worry. Workplaces and schools were closed. Growing concern began to wear heavy across the world. h In these moments of adversity are when leaders are born. Courage is instilled. Creativity is inspired. That sentiment held true for then 12-year-old Camdenton native, Nicole Westhusing.
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