David Zapatka From existential threats to existential choices, the word “existential” was used in the news and in conversations around the country frequently this past year. “I’m trash!” was the insistent cry of Forky, the googly-eyed spork whose struggle to be a toy was at the heart of the summer blockbuster Toy Story 4. Forky’s plight…
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Features, March 2020
Celebrating Retirement
Cynthia Schwartz Roberta Diles recently celebrated her retirement with the love of her life, husband John Donovan, and 125 PebbleCreek friends. The couple hosted a dinner in the Tuscany Ballroom that included a night of dancing, laughter, and great conversation. Roberta was born and raised in Australia. She left her home country and spent five…
Features, March 2020
Resident Shares Time and Talent with Local Students
Brynna Benjamin, LESD Journalism Intern, Verrado High School Class of 2021 The “A” rated Litchfield Elementary School District appreciates its many dedicated volunteers who spend their time helping the children of the community. Barbara Geiges is one such example, having lived out her dream of being an educator for 30 years, teaching pre-k, kindergarten, third, and…
Features, March 2020
In Passing
Ardeth Ann Abke (Ann) Our mom, Ardeth Ann Abke (Ann) died peacefully and surrounded by family on January 14, 2020 after a long and heroic battle with cancer. Mom was born in Grand Rapids, MI where she attended Mount Mercy Academy. She then attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Saginaw, MI, where she was…
Features, March 2020
Spotlight on Advertiser: Signs of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Blake McDonald, DPT, AZOPT Buckeye Doctor of Physical Therapy Have you experienced motion sickness and/or nausea with just simply turning your head or looking up? Have you laid down in bed for the night only to find yourself incredibly dizzy? Most likely it’s not your sinus headache or cold, but could be benign paroxysmal positional…