By MIKE COURSON
Great Bend Post
Making a difference is often about the little things. For Coltyn Suchy, a fifth grader at Holy Family School in Great Bend, that means making the neighborhood sparkle a little more. Coltyn was recently awarded $100 as the final September winner in Eagle Media's Make a Difference Contest, presented by OPI.
"I would pick up the trash on the streets and I would also pray every night," Suchy said.
All K-6 students in Barton County are eligible for the contest. In addition to the $100 from OPI, Coltyn also took home goodies from the contest's other sponsors. Of the four Make a Difference winners, one lucky winner will soon take home an additional $100 in a monthly drawing. That student's teacher will also receive $100. Coltyn's teacher, Joan Henning, is now one of the finalists.
"Coltyn is an amazing kid and student," she said. "He's kind and always thinks of other people."
The Make a Difference contest, presented by OPI, is sponsored in part by Big Ben Custom Engraving, Freedom Claims Management, Great Bend Redi Mix, Francis Financial, Medical Park Pharmacy, R&R Roofing, Allstaff Chartered, Miller Plastics, Rosencrantz Bemis Water Well Service, Great Bend Rec, Jimlo Glass Center, Haz Mat Response, & Scooter's Coffee.