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The 920 – May 2021
A Good Neighbor WHBY’S Keene Retiring after 40 Years by Tim Froberg Kathy Keene’s story of a receptionist turned talk show host is something right out of Hollywood. In fact, Dolly Parton followed a similar script in the 1992 big-screen comedy “Straight Talk.” Keene’s improbable tale, though, is no movie. It’s a remarkable real-life journey....
The 920 – April 2021
Hometown hit Erickson Achieves One-in-a-Million Dream by Tim Froberg Many dream of a life in professional sports, but few achieve it. Matt Erickson is one of a tiny number who have turned a far-fetched fantasy into a professional career. As an added perk, the Appleton native gets to do it in his hometown. Erickson is preparing to start his 11th...
The 920 – March 2021
Building a Better Community by Tim Froberg As a child growing up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Dean Gazza wanted to be a pilot. Gazza didn’t pursue a career in aviation but has used his organizational and construction skills to launch several important community projects in the Fox Cities. Gazza has spent 25 years in public service, including...
The 920 – Jan/Feb 2021
A Passion for Pilates by Tim Froberg Courtney Holcomb chose her profession because she wanted to make the impossible possible for people struggling to make simple movements. She feels a sense of accomplishment whenever she sees clients once hampered by mobility issues moving effortlessly and pain-free. Holcomb is the owner and primary instructor...
The 920 – Amy Moorefield – December 2020
A Future Clear as Glass by Tim Froberg Finding the right career can be incredibly difficult for a young person. For Amy Moorefield, though, the decision came easy. She knew all along she wanted to pursue a career in art – a field she was drawn to as a child. She loved to draw and put together elaborate art projects. Museums fascinated her....