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These Hampton kindergarteners gave the Aurora News-Register an up-close scoop on Thanksgiving, what there is to eat, how it’s made and where to get it. They include, front row, from left: Holly H., Autumn J., Violet H. and Chance G. Middle row, from left: Gavin W., Cameron W., Eric D., Jayden W., Ryder S., Violet M. and Jackson B. Back row, from left: Leyton B., Ciji J., Reid O., Simon DLC., Elliott F., Liam F., Cooper K., Jackson W. and Bailey G. -
There was a wide variety of items up for sale at Saturday’s Leadership Center gala, which raised more than $40,200 this year. -
Physical therapist Carlee Hawkins on her bed in her office located at Esslinger Physical Therapy. Hawkins opened her business to focus on lymphedema and women’s pelvic floor treatments.
Hampton kindergartners talk turkey, Thanksgiving
There comes a time in every reporter’s life when they go out in search of the facts -- especially when they’re related to food-forward holidays like Thanksgiving.
As the big day in November approached, this reporter found herself increasingly curious about some of the more important questions.
What should I serve? How do I make it? Where in the world does one even find a turkey?
So, as any reasonable journalist would do, I went to the experts and with a little bit of luck I found that Hampton’s kindergarten class was willing to talk turkey.
Leadership Center Harvest Gala event sets records
The Leadership Center in Aurora broke records Saturday night at its annual Harvest Gala, with 166 guests raising more than $40,200 to support the center’s work and mission.
It was a night of celebration in many ways, in fact “Celebration” was the theme of this year’s event, the largest by far, especially after two years plagued by COVID protocol.
“I am truly humbled to be in this room tonight surrounded by so many incredible people, knowing full well that we couldn’t do what we do if we didn’t have friends and supporters like you,” said Maile Ilac-Boeder, the center’s executive director as the night began. “Tonight is about many things: celebrating our history, our accomplishments and our future. We are inviting you to be a part of it all.”
Hawkins PT relieves pain for clients
Inside the new Esslinger Physical Therapy building on L Street, a separate PT business has opened up to treat specific health issues.
After her own experience with physical therapy, Carlee Hawkins has opened a business called Hawkins PT and Lymphedema, LLC, with an office and a bed to help solve pain related to lymphedema and women’s pelvic issues.
“I know they sound like very niche categories and that’s very specific,” Hawkins said. “But, within women’s pelvic floor, there’s just a wide range of what you can treat and I just really enjoy both specialties. So, I want to be the expert in both areas.”
Hawkins’ path to the PT field started with an injury of her own. While playing a high school soccer game, a step in a hole tore her ACL which required reconstructive surgery and physical therapy.
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