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to Victor Eugene Morsbach and Ruby Gertrude (Ferguson) Morsbach
He married Lillie Crump in Georgetown on November 3
and quickly got attached to their new neighbors
He was a successful entrepreneur and proud business owner
He spent many years of his early career in trucking and oilfield management
Harvey led a Christian life and will be remembered as a man who adored spending time with his large family and many friends
working with his hands and tinkering with anything mechanical or electronic
Harvey was a master at fixing anything and was the go-to man for everyone who knew him
He and Lillie loved looking for treasures at Goodwill
They recently meandered around the 90-mile garage sale on Hwy 90
He has no shortage of unfinished projects from those conquests
who took the burdens of others and did everything he could to help
(Maybe a little too direct and honest for some.) Those who had the privilege to be in his orbit were truly blessed
Harvey will be missed by his wife of 15 years
Grandpa Harvey and Grandma Lillie’s world really revolved around their grandkids
Nicholas and Josh Gentry; Tessa Hennigen and Jeffrey and Matthew Carnes; Landon
LaSondra Rivera and Tosha Hull; and Madeleine and Hannah Morsbach
cousins,and nieces and nephews whom he loved deeply
Celebration of life will begin at 9:30 a.m
Monday at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home in Beeville followed by a graveside service at the Papalote Cemetery
Lunch will be served at the Papalote Volunteer Fire Department where Harvey served for many years
If you care to make a donation to Harvey’s memory
we recommend Texas Children’s Hospital or the Lions Club
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Police say a man arrested in May after being accused of window peeping and stalking is connected to a previously unsolved sexual assault from 2018.
Fort Collins police officers responded to a residence in the 600 block of Sherwood Street
where a woman told officers she awoke about 4 a.m
but police were not able to identify a suspect
James Morsbach, 38, was arrested in May 2019 on suspicion of several stalking and window peeping incidents on Sherwood Street
investigators say they linked Morsbach to evidence collected in the May 2018 sexual assault
Formal accusations include suspicion of sexual assault and second-degree burglary
Morsbach and the victim in the 2018 sexual assault did not know each other
and investigators say they are concerned Morsbach may have victimized others
Police are asking anyone who may have been a victim but who has not already spoken with police to contact Det
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In addition to the charges related to the May 2018 sexual assault
Morsbach is accused of the following charges in several window peeping and stalking incidents from earlier this year:
Morsbach pleaded guilty to attempted invasion of privacy for sexual gratification and misdemeanor trespassing and was sentenced to 180 days in jail and two years in a sex offender treatment program
according to Colorado court records.
Morsbach remains in Larimer County Jail on a $200,000 cash bond
He is next scheduled to appear in court Aug
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court
Arrests and charges are merely accusations by law enforcement until
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Trey Morsbach is senior managing director of Holliday Fenoglio Fowler
which provides commercial real estate and capital market services to the U.S
Morsbach has completed billions of dollars’ worth of transactions
As the assistant chair of ULI’s Urban Development/Mixed Use Council (Green Flight)
he has witnessed a number of mixed-use developments that have failed during the economic downturn and sees opportunities for developers to turn these projects around
Q: Many of the mixed-use developments built in the recent boom years have not fared well
Morsbach: There are so many that are getting taken back by the bank
and banks are finally willing to sell at the right basis where a developer can come in and say: The infrastructure is broken
There are a lot of opportunities; we are in the middle of several of them now
a developer had filled up a lifestyle center and had retail tenants paying rents in the $30-to-$50-per-foot [$322-to-$537-per-sq-m] range
Retailers cannot operate on a profitable level with that rent load
I’ve seen developer clients and investor clients say: If I can buy it at $.50 on the dollar in terms of the construction cost
I can look at each retailer’s financial health ratio and say to them
‘You can’t pay $35 per square foot [$376 per sq m]
but you can pay $22 per square foot [$236 per sq m].’
We are working on the financing of a very big mixed-use development in Colorado
A new developer acquired it and said: We are going to rewrite the rent schedules down 15 to 20 percent across the board
Tenants all of a sudden looked healthy on an occupancy cost basis
The developer was able to spend some capital on things that needed to be done
Q: What if a complete redesign is necessary
Morsbach: I have a client who’s buying a failed development in New York
It had a theater pulling in $1 million a screen
but it also had a bunch of lifestyle tenants that didn’t belong—it was a couple of miles from a regional mall that was dominant
So my client is tearing down some of the structure
almost turning it into a neighborhood center
The original design didn’t fit the neighborhood
Morsbach: The most common mixed-use projects developed before the recession were retail streetscapes with multifamily housing above
That assumed that all of the residents were going to go downstairs and shop at Chico’s and Coldwater Creek and the Gap
how often do you go to the Gap—once a month
maybe a local boutique—that’s what creates connectivity
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DALLAS, Oct. 24, 2024 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it secured financing for two Class A industrial properties within the Dallas
JLL worked on behalf of Hillwood to secure the fixed-rate
the 334,800-square-foot Class A industrial building at 901 Distribution Dr
is well-positioned across from the Union Pacific Dallas Intermodal Terminal
the property is currently fully leased to two third-party logistics tenants and boasts features such as 36-foot clear heights
The Class A cross-dock industrial facility at 1201 Big Town Blvd
encompasses a total of 508,500 square feet
the property is currently 88% leased to two tenants and located adjacent to the Union Pacific Mesquite Intermodal Terminal
Noteworthy features include 32-foot clear heights
The JLL Debt Advisory team was led by Executive Managing Director Trey Morsbach
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"The topic of my PhD is the impact of offshore based installations on biodiversity
That can be wind power plants or multi-purpose infrastructure further integrating
but I will mainly incorporate existing data into ecosystem models and other analyzing tools
and now I will spend the next six months planning the details."
"My PhD is part of the Mistra project Co-creating Better Blue
Focus of the project is to develop new forms of collaboration between researchers
authorities and various stakeholders across the Swedish blue economy
for a better and mre sustainable ocean management
My doctoral work will provide data and scientific knowledge to the project
I am very interested in the human – sea interaction
and knowing how my research results will be used is an important driver for me."
"This June I finished my master's thesis at the Geomar Institute at the University of Kiel
It was about how commercial fishing can affect the biogeochemical cycles in the Western Baltic Sea
The background is that fish bind up carbon and when stocks are fished down it affects the carbon cycle in the sea
we were able to show that more sustainable fisheries management not only results in pronouncedly higher catches
but further increases the amount of carbon being available to long-term sequestration processes."
"I really like scuba diving and during my master's in Kiel I was training scientific diving
My father has a cabin on the High Coast and I have been there many times and hiked a lot on the trails in Skuleskogen and on Skuleberget."
In practice it might not happen that often and I haven't brought the cello here yet
I think it is a good way to calm you down."
"It´s great here at Tjärnö with the sea right in front of your door step
I've already got a good community feeling with collaborations between researchers and different projects
Now I'm looking forward to meet and get to know all the new people over the next four years!"
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James Morsbach was arrested in May on stalking and window peeping charges
On Thursday, Fort Collins Police announced new evidence linking Morsbach to an unsolved sexual assault
He now faces additional class 3 felonies for sexual assault and second-degree burglary
Morsbach remains in custody at Larimer County Jail
on May 5 when a woman told authorities she woke up to find an unknown male sexually assaulting her
Evidence was collected on the scene of Sherwood Street incident but a suspect wasn't initially identified
After Morsbach was arrested on the stalking and window peeping charges
authorities found additional evidence linking him to unsolved sexual assault
Detectives said they are concerned that additional people may have been victimized by Morsbach. Anyone who may have been victimized by Morsbach is encouraged to contact Detective Brandon Barnes at 970-416-2051
“Sexual assault is a widely under-reported crime,” said Fort Collins Police corporal Tessa Jakobsson in a press release
and victim advocates are sensitive to the impact of this trauma and strongly encourage victims to come forward so we can connect them with recovery resources and hold perpetrators accountable.”
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law
An arrest is merely an accusation of a crime by law enforcement
James Morsbach now faces additional class 3 felonies for sexual assault and second-degree burglary.\nRead More
On Thursday, Fort Collins Police announced new evidence linking Morsbach to an unsolved sexual assault
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This beauty is ready for your viewing pleasure over on the east end of Banbury Place and can be seen when driving down Galloway Street
This mural is the first to be completed of many on that stretch of the fence
the “Morsbach Goat Prairie” mural
and others will adorn the side of Banbury Place
bringing a pop of color amid all the industrial brick and concrete
Joe created this piece to bring awareness to the need to protect biodiversity such as this prairie near Ella
according to a Facebook post made by ColorBlock
Keep watching out for more murals along that wall as ColorBlock artists continue to showcase their work in Eau Claire this summer
WowGee (formerly MadWraps) & Leinie’s Team
The iconic Chippewa Falls brewery is now enshrined on the back wall of Heartbreakers Pub (1705 County Highway OO
Chippewa Falls) for the community to enjoy
in an effort to showcase all that Leinenkugel’s has done for the Chippewa Falls community
The design was a collaboration between both Heartbreakers and the Leinie’s team
as one of Leinenkugel’s graphic designers came up with the design after Heartbreakers brought them the idea
and other outdoor recreation happening on the Heartbreakers’ back patio
patrons can now enjoy the scenery of one of Chippewa Falls’ favorite spots
If you’ve skated or biked on over to the “Skate Spot” that opened last summer on First Avenue
After designing and helping to build the structure
Chris Johnson knew he wanted a mural painted on it
he just didn’t know he would be doing it himself
Johnson turned to Instagram to help get the project funded
All of the people that donated are enshrined on the side of the structure and Barry has been put to good use since
Johnson said he wanted to create the Bigfoot-like creature with his arms up to allow for photos that looked as though Barry was holding people
He has many similar designs of creatures in the works
“I create art to make people smile.” And smile they have since Barry has become a part of Eau Claire
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rumors began to spread around Hyde Park that the Medici on 57th
a dining mainstay for students and Hyde Park locals
had fired its longtime head baker Gracie Gamero
leading some community members and UChicago students to call for a boycott of the restaurant
After fliers posted around Hyde Park called for a boycott of Medici, claims about the circumstances of Gamero’s employment circulated on social media. One post to the UChicago Mutual Aid Facebook group claimed that “the new general manager fired Gracie
and without giving her any kind of retirement/severance.” The post further alleged that the manager “had the gall to call her and ask her for her recipes for the pastries without offering her any compensation for them.”
The owner and general manager of the Medici both told The Maroon that Gamero was not fired
but she was furloughed due to concerns for her health while COVID-19 cases in the area remain high
Kirsten Esterly, who retired as general manager of the Medici in August, said that Gamero did not support the boycott in a post to the closed Hyde Park Classics Facebook group
“While I’m very disappointed in the manner Gracie left the Medici
I can say that she was planning on retiring in the near future and that she has asked that I post this on her behalf since she is not on Facebook,” Esterly said
The Maroon could not reach Esterly for comment
Medici owner Kathy Morsbach told The Maroon in an email that Gamero “was furloughed because of concerns about her health which make her a high-risk for COVID-19
It was for this reason that my management staff and I felt that it was safer for her to be home until the incidence of COVID in the community declined.”
60637, the ZIP code the Medici resides in, reported 944 confirmed cases of COVID-19 out of 21,797 tests, as per the Illinois Department of Public Health
another ZIP code heavily served by the Medici
reported 648 confirmed cases out of 17,079 tests
Morsbach also responded to rumors that the Medici had been sold following the hiring of new management after Esterly retired
“The ownership of the restaurant remains with the Morsbach family
as it has for over 50 years,” Morsbach said
we have maintained constant and open communication with Gracie and her family to monitor the evolution of pandemic circumstances and her return to work,” Medici general manager Pablo Manriquez said in an email
The Maroon was unable to reach Gamero for comment
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What: "I Am My Own Wife," by Doug Wright, a UNCW student production presented by the Red Barn Studio
Where: Red Barn Studio, 1122 S. Third St., Wilmington
Tickets: $12, $10 for students and seniors
Details: 762-0955 or www.RedBarnStudioTheatre.com
Rylan Morsbach and Trey Morehouse graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington earlier this month with double majors, both including degrees in Theater. But while they're technically free men now, there's one piece of unfinished business before they forever depart the world of undergraduates.
On Thursday, May 17, Morehouse will direct and Morsbach will star in "I Am My Own Wife," a play by Doug Wright about the extraordinary life of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, who was a biological male but lived most of his life as a woman.
The play, which won the 2004 Tony Award for Best Play and the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, is being presented by and at the Red Barn Studio, but is being staged entirely by UNCW students.
"We're doing it for ourselves at this point," Morsbach said. He recently completed his final honors project on the historical and gender issues in the play.
He and Morehouse, who are roommates, have been kicking around the idea of staging "I Am My Own Wife" for more than a year now, but "there's always been that other thing, job or school," Morsbach said.
It's probably best that they cleared their schedules, because the degree of difficulty here is high.
Still, if anyone is up for the challenge of portraying the 35 roles in the one-man show it would be Morsbach. One of the finest young actors in town, he has appeared in plays for both UNCW and various local theater companies.
Only five or six characters are really fully developed in "Wife," Morsbach said, and he's trying to make subtle transitions in a way that "eschews the stereotypes and cliches of one-man shows," a process aided by Wright – who eventually turns up as a character himself, "Adaptation"-style, in the play.
Von Mahlsdorf eluded the Nazis and the East German Stasi before going on to amass a museum-quality collection of 19th century furniture. In fact, she (von Mahlsdorf preferred to be referred to in the feminine) eventually turned her home into a museum before dying in 2002.
Approximately 3% of American children are affected by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), yet Black children are 2–4 times more likely to experience OSA compared to White children. Little is known about parental experiences in detection, diagnosis, and treatment of OSA in their child, and how these experiences may differ by race. The study objective was to highlight convergent and divergent experiences between and across Black and White parents in the OSA detection process for their child.
Black and White mothers experienced different paths to detection and diagnosis for their child's sleep disordered breathing, that are affected by individual awareness, education, patient-provider interactions, and experiences with the healthcare system. Divergent themes such as Misplaced Blame among Black mothers were a potential indication of racism and health disparities.
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This article is part of the Research TopicWomen in Pediatric and Adolescent SleepView all 6 articles
Introduction: Approximately 3% of American children are affected by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
yet Black children are 2–4 times more likely to experience OSA compared to White children
Little is known about parental experiences in detection
and how these experiences may differ by race
The study objective was to highlight convergent and divergent experiences between and across Black and White parents in the OSA detection process for their child
Methods: We conducted 27 semi-structured interviews with mothers whose child was referred for a diagnostic overnight polysomnogram (PSG) to assess for OSA
Parents described how their child was referred for a PSG and their perceptions and feelings throughout the detection process
Data were analyzed using a thematic descriptive approach
Themes that were unique to one racial group were categorized as divergent
whereas themes described by individuals from both groups were categorized as convergent
we examined the prevalence within each racial group
noting those that were more prevalent (>10% difference in prevalence) in one race or the other
Results: The sample included 19 Black and 8 White mothers
Qualitative analysis yielded 21 themes across 5 categories that captured divergent and convergent experiences across Black and White mothers during the OSA detection process for their child
Divergent themes that were unique to Black mothers included It Takes a Village—Teacher
Only one divergent theme among White parents emerged
Additional convergent themes were identified that were more prevalent in one race compared to the other
Discussion: Black and White mothers experienced different paths to detection and diagnosis for their child's sleep disordered breathing
and experiences with the healthcare system
Divergent themes such as Misplaced Blame among Black mothers were a potential indication of racism and health disparities
We posit that this path is influenced by parent experiences that are shaped by race
While OSA affects up to 5% of American children, black children are 2–4 times more likely to experience OSA compared to white children (Levers-Landis and Redline, 2007; Paruthi, 2022). Evidence suggests that median time to diagnosis can be up to five times longer among black children compared to their white counterparts (Kilaikode et al., 2018)
Delayed diagnosis may contribute to broader disparities in health and academic functioning
Given that race is a social construct influenced by historical and contemporary manifestations of structural racism
it is important to examine how parents' race may affect their OSA detection journey experience (e.g.
interactions with the education or healthcare system)
are studies examining the role of race in parental experience with pediatric OSA detection
our objective was to examine shared and unique parental experiences with pediatric OSA detection in black and white parents
We applied grounded theory as our methodological approach to guide qualitative analysis. Grounded theory is an evidence-based method for analyzing qualitative research that enables the generation of new understandings of a phenomenon to emerge from data that has been collected and organized in a systematic way (Noble and Mitchell, 2016)
This theoretical approach was selected as it places the parent experiences at the center of the analysis
identifying themes driven by the data rather than through a-priori codes
This methodological approach is well-recognized in qualitative research and is described in greater detail below
Participant interview data was selected from a larger sample described in detail elsewhere (Honaker et al., 2022)
all participants were parents of a child who had been referred to the Riley Sleep Disorders Center in Indianapolis
Indiana for a diagnostic sleep study (polysomnogram; PSG) for the indication of sleep-disordered breathing
Parents of Black children and/or children living in historically disinvested neighborhoods were over-recruited given their high-risk for OSA and under-detection rates
The sample size (n = 30) was not selected a-priori but interviews were conducted until thematic saturation was reached
For the current analysis (n = 27), parents were included only if they identified as: (1) White non-Hispanic (n = 8), with no additional races or ethnicities endorsed, or (2) Black, with or without additional races or Hispanic ethnicity endorsed (n = 19). We classified parents who self-identified as Black and another race as Black, given that bi-racial or multiracial Black groups, tend to ascribe to Black identity and political views (Davenport, 2016)
and that our focus on parent experiences with OSA detection shaped by race
A research associate invited and consented eligible participants over the phone. During the 15-min phone call, demographic and OSA knowledge questions were administered, in addition to scheduling the subsequent phone call. Interviews were conducted via phone. The interviewer used a semi-structured interview guide (Appendix A) that incorporated questions about how children came to be referred for a PSG as well as parental experiences
and feelings throughout the detection process
Interviews lasted ~30 min and participants received a $40 gift card
The study was approved by the Indiana University School of Medicine Institutional Review Board
Informed consent was obtained from all study participants during the initial phone call
The parent of the target child referred for PSG reported their age
Convergent themes thus could be comparable between groups (i.e.
occurring in both group at similar frequency)
Participant sociodemographic characteristics
Parents interviewed were at a variety of stages in the OSA detection process (e.g.
treatment completed; surgery pending; no treatment needed; PSG scheduled; decided not to complete PSG)
These estimates are presented descriptively as the study was not powered to conduct statistical comparisons
nor was this consistent with the study objective
The rate of OSA diagnosis was 58% for Black children and 50% for White children
PSG completion rates were comparable for both Black and White children
16% of Black children and 38% of White children had received treatment for their OSA
Twenty-one themes were classified into five categories (Table 2): Variable Signs and Symptoms, PSG Facilitators and Barriers, OSA Knowledge, Healthcare Experiences, and Parent Experiences. A description of the themes is included in Table 2. Additional details and examples of themes can be found in our previously published work with the larger sample (Honaker et al., 2022)
Parental experience with pediatric OSA detection: categories
Convergent themes were reported in both Black and White mothers. Divergent themes were only reported by one race of mothers. Table 3 illustrates select quotes by Black and White mothers, organized by theme. Classification of themes as divergent or convergent are presented in Figure 1. Figure 1 is a Venn diagram of the convergent and divergent themes identified by mothers
This figure visually depicts themes that are overlapping experiences among all mothers
Select quotes of parent experiences with OSA detection by theme
Venn diagram of the convergent and divergent parent experience with OSA diagnosis for their child by race
Convergent themes (reflecting those experienced by both Black and White mothers) are presented in the middle overlapping section of the two circles in the diagram
Convergent themes without an arrow were less experienced by both groups at comparable rates
Convergent themes with an arrow indicate a ≥10% difference in prevalence between Black (arrow pointing left) and White parents (arrow pointing right)
Divergent themes (uniquely experienced by one racial group but not the other) are in the non-overlapping portions of the circles
Six themes classified as divergent themes unique to Black parents included Misplaced Blame
One identified theme that was unique to White parents
namely OSA Knowledge—Dying in Ones Sleep
with comparable prevalence between Black and White parents
and Lack of Knowledge (Cardiovascular Consequences)
Two themes that were present among both racial groups were more prominent among Black mothers compared to White mothers
50%) as a facilitator for completing the PSG
and Healthcare Provider as Source of Knowledge (63 vs
Themes more prevalent in White mothers than in Black mothers included It Takes a Village (Parent; 88 vs
63%); It Takes a Village (Medical Specialist; 63 vs
Institutional Delays (Parent-Perceived; 38 vs
and Lingering Questions and Concerns (38 vs
this is the first qualitative study to examine parental experiences with pediatric OSA detection by race
Racial differences were identified in the path to child OSA diagnosis
As all parents in the study had children with Medicaid insurance
differences were likely driven primarily by racial factors and not socioeconomic status
Negative parent experiences due to bias or interactions with the school system may be an indication of racism and health disparities
Misplaced Blame was a divergent theme only reported by Black mothers
One Black mother described her perception of being blamed for her child's sleepiness “The school was always—when they brought him home
they were always telling me he was sleeping at school
You all are saying it like I just don't put him to bed on time or something.” (ID3)
“She would fall asleep more than once
The lack of OSA awareness among both the teacher and mother may be at play during early stages of the detection process
The negative parent-teacher interactions associated with parent blame may feel more pronounced among a minoritized population
Providers caring for Black patients should examine their racial consciousness and consider how race may affect their interpersonal relationship
While treatment guidelines recommend universal OSA screening (Marcus et al., 2012)
in many cases the detection pathway is initiated by parents raising concerns to their child's provider
Considering themes related to parental knowledge about OSA
both Black and White mothers reported OSA knowledge gaps that may have delayed their child's path to detection
Snoring is Normal and Missing the day-night Connection
Normalized snoring and not connecting daytime and nighttime symptoms suggest a knowledge gap in Black mothers that could delay OSA detection
OSA Knowledge—Dying in One's Sleep was a divergent theme among White mothers
indicating a clear lack of understanding of OSA consequences
may contribute to higher severity of disease state
The experiences of families in our study are consistent with this disparity
as Black children were about 2 years older than White children on average at the time of diagnosis
This OSA disparity may be due to a combination of lack of awareness
and miscommunication by the healthcare system
“I just wish the primary care had gotten back with me
I'm not certain as to who was supposed to let me know
Like the ENT called and told me about the breathing part
but she was like that's all we know.” (ID7) Timeliness from detection to diagnosis
is of paramount importance given the developmental affect untreated OSA may have on a child's physical health and development
there also may have been differences in how mothers interpreted and acted upon observed OSA symptoms
A convergent theme more prominent among White mothers was a perception that
These themes fall in contrast to each other
as one serves as a facilitator to detection
Wanting to Know what was wrong with their child as a PSG facilitator
Other convergent experiences around Worries
were reported among mothers from both racial groups
Black mothers were more likely to describe positive experiences about the Benefits of OSA Detection and Treatment,” highlighting the importance of timely detection in Black children
Study limitations include the small sample size
given that study findings may only extend to the geographic and racial population similar to the sample in this study (e.g.
all participants were enrolled in Medicaid
measures of socio-economic diversity were limited to insurance type and maternal education
the experiences of parents of children older than 12-years-old were not reflected in this study
Each parent has a unique experience with OSA detection and diagnosis for their child
“She breathes easily and easier now and its more consistent breathing pattern and it made all the difference.” (ID14) A parent's journey to OSA diagnosis and treatment for their child may be taxing
Future research should further investigate the impact of race on parental experiences related to pediatric OSA detection and diagnosis
promote validation of screening instruments in non-White groups
and evaluate strategies to reduce the barriers to diagnosis and optimal treatment among minoritized children
OSA detection strategies should be initiated during infancy and early childhood to avoid potential delays in detection
Further implications for the field include the need for educational programs in medical schools and other post-graduate health curricula to prevent the under-diagnosis of pediatric OSA
minority-specific interventions and public health campaigns targeting high-risk families are needed to bridge the gap in knowledge and cultural behaviors
Further research can address these gaps in research
and parent awareness and knowledge of OSA symptoms
and how they may present themselves in a child of color
to ameliorate disparities and support better parent experiences
There are both commonalities and differences on the OSA detection pathway for Black and White children and their parents
Differences in parent experiences are affected by individual awareness
and experience with the school system that reflect bias
Parents and other adult figures in a child's life
need targeted awareness of OSA and its behavioral and developmental consequences
Findings from this study are being applied toward the development of a health communication message to raise parental awareness about the signs and symptoms of OSA
structural changes are needed in the healthcare system to improve responsiveness and engagement with high-risk communities to reduce the effect of pediatric OSA disparities
The original contributions presented in the study are included in the article/Supplementary material
further inquiries can be directed to the corresponding author/s
Written informed consent for participation was not required for this study in accordance with the national legislation and the institutional requirements
SH provided substantial contributions to the conception
AG contributed to the data analysis and interpretation of data
LF revised and edited the manuscript critically for intellectual content
AC drafted the work and contributed substantially to the manuscript conception
All authors contributed to the article and approved the submitted version
The study and SH's time was funded
with support from the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute funded
in part by Grant Number UL1TR002529 from the National Institutes of Health
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
SH's time was also supported by the National Heart
And Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health under award Number K23HL150299
The authors are grateful to the study participants for sharing their experiences
We also acknowledge the technical expertise and efforts of the individual members of the Child Health Informatics and Research Development Lab (CHIRDL) team and the Pediatric Research Network (PReSNet) at Indiana University School of Medicine
We are grateful to PReSNet members Vickie Cater for assistance with recruitment and Ann Clark for conducting the interviews
Study data were collected and managed using REDCap electronic data capture tools hosted at Indiana University
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after the University raised the store’s rent 50 percent over the past two years
according to co-owner and manager Kirsten Esterly
co-owned by Esterly and Hans Morsbach (MBA '61)
will continue many of its deli services in Medici Bakery
was the highest he had heard of in Hyde Park
“The rent has gone up something horrible,” he said
citing its policy of not discussing rental and lease issues
“Our rent has been raised significantly and we just decided it’s not in our best interest to keep on with rent that high,” Esterly said
and would have cost about $52,000 a year if the Market had accepted the University’s new lease
according to the numbers given to the Maroon
The deli’s popular made-to-order and pre-made sandwiches will be available at the Medici Bakery next door
The move will take place between Christmas and New Year’s
when the bakery traditionally closes for a week
The store’s employees were assured jobs at the bakery in an e-mail they received from Esterly last week
was disheartened when she found out the store was closing
The owners talked of selling it a month back
but in the end they decided to just move to the bakery.”
the University had not yet finalized a deal with the new tenant
“I’ve just been told that it’s somebody that operates a few other outlets in the Chicago area and that there will be a grocery component,” she said
University spokesperson Jeremy Manier said the new occupant will likely “provide high-end amenities,” but did not disclose more specific details
Morsbach said the store had never been very profitable
and it just didn’t work for us,” said Morsbach
who said his restaurant and bakery are successful
“I think that there’s more competition for a grocery store
And also that the University opened [Maroon Market] in Bartlett” hurt business
Morsbach owns the Medici Restaurant building
while the University owns the rest of the property on the block
said the sandwiches were popular among students
“It’s the only little store here around for the students
it’s hard to think of it closing,” she said
Computer science post-doctorate student Jonah Blasiak
said he goes to University Market once a week
“It’s closer than Treasure Island
It’s reasonably priced given the prime location,” he said
Esterly doubted the proposed rent compared to that of other retail shops
“The University of Chicago claims it’s market rate
I find that really hard to believe,” she said
Silva said she thought the University wanted to make room for something else in the space
“I’d guess the University has plans for the space
It seems like they’re trying to force them out,” she said
Manier dispelled any notions the University was singling out University Market
“This case is no different from others
It is a commercial space and we’re very interested in finding a tenant who can serve the community there,” he said
Esterly hoped the transition to the Medici Bakery would soften the blow of the market’s closing
“I think University Market is part of the community
But I hope with our new plan there won’t be as much of a loss.”
Fourth-year Emily Moschini was surprised to hear that the market
which often has long lines at lunch times for the made-to-order sandwiches
“I would have thought they made a lot of money,” said Moschini
“I guess I’ll have to pay the University for my food now.”
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the wife of former University of Chicago president George Beadle
was taking part in the Faculty Wives’ Dinner
an annual tradition that included a show written
and starring the faculty members’ better halves
The choice to title the production Madness at the Medici was “not because [the play] has anything to do with Italy
but because the setting is the Medici coffee shop on East 57th Street,” wrote Patricia Moore in a newspaper column titled
“Society in Chicago.” In covering the event
the Chicago Sun-Times described the Medici as “a favorite campus hangout which serves croissants on Sunday.”
and hundreds of thousands of croissants later
the Sun-Times’ description has remained fairly accurate
The Medici has now moved a few blocks west from its original space at the back of Green Door Bookshop (now B’Gab’s Goodies)
almost certainly unavoidable to anyone who spends time on campus or in Hyde Park
The graffiti scratched onto every surface of the wooden furniture—a popular tradition that owner Hans Morsbach eventually embraced—still harkens to the “Bohemian coffee house” that the faculty wives perceived the Medici to be in 1962
He couldn’t change the name because he couldn’t afford to
In the decades after he purchased the coffee house
Morsbach grew the business into the neighborhood joint that the Hyde Park community knows today
Morsbach stayed with his job at the plastics company
but eventually he left to run the restaurant full-time
Morsbach took over the whole space and expanded the coffee house into a restaurant—adding a deep-dish pizza to the menu
Some of the books left over from the Green Door’s glory days remain in the Morsbach house to this day
he opened six Medici locations in the Chicagoland area
with restaurants as far north as Evanston and as far south as Normal
as well as one just a few blocks north at Harper Court
two locations of the Medici remain: the ones on 57th Street and in Normal
Morsbach moved the original restaurant westward on East 57th Street to its current location
Morsbach intentionally replicated the design of its predecessor
The Morsbachs even kept the wooden booths in their backyard in between the moves
“We didn’t want to get rid of the furniture because we wanted [the new location] to have the same feeling with the table carving and all of that,” Kathy Morsbach recalled
Because the old look was so well-preserved
noted that some older customers will still ask her if she is sure they moved locations at all
which Hyde Parkers and UChicago students shorten to “the Med,” has served everyone from Barack Obama to Tanya Sullivan
a beloved crossing guard who has watched over the children in Hyde Park for the past 17 years
]the last three of which she has spent stationed at Ray Elementary School—right across from the Med
Sullivan said that she likes to reunite with former students at the Med
She recently caught up with one student whom she first met fourteen years ago
and she showed me all her pictures,” Sullivan recalled
“[She’s] growing up—the time went so quick.”
Sullivan said she usually enjoys a hot chocolate and muffin in the morning
“But now I’m on a diet,” she chuckled
The relationship that many Hyde Parkers have with the establishment is not just one-way: In addition to working in the neighborhood
many of the Med’s staff and management live and raise children in Hyde Park
Her husband went to the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools; her two kids went to Ray Elementary and now to The Ancona School on 47th Street and Dorchester Avenue
Her history with Hyde Park spans two decades: After graduating from college with a chemistry degree
Esterly moved to Chicago and was hired to work as the general manager of the Medici at Harper Court
The two eventually became business partners for another business venture
When the general manager at the Medici on 57th left
Esterly took over as general manager of the Med as well
The changes in Hyde Park have also affected the Medici community: When the University raised rent on the building that housed University Market in 2009
Esterly and Morsbach decided to close the shop
“The neighborhood has really grown,” Esterly noted
“[But] my goal for the restaurant is to stay true to what the Medici has always been.”
Esterly’s goal seems to reflect the community it serves: “Hyde Parkers are resistant to change,” waiter Michael Kennedy said with a chuckle
he has collected his fair share of stories
He recalled the senator ordering a bacon cheeseburger and green tea with honey and lemon—“because his throat was hurting.” He noted that Representative Bobby Rush and State Representative Barbara Flynn Currie were also frequenters of the Med
I missed the day [ER actor] Anthony Edwards was in the bakery,” Kennedy quipped
the Medici thrives on the traditions it has collected
have gone from being a Sunday specialty to the bakery’s daily bread
Gamero sits in her usual corner of the Med kitchen cutting out triangles of croissant dough
Her chair might as well be her throne: Having worked at the Med for 30 years
she currently is the head baker and oversees five bakers every morning
Her eponymous apple pie has won the stomachs and hearts of regulars and visitors alike
When she first started working at the Med in 1986
the restaurant was still at its previous location
the backdrop for the Faculty Wives show 24 years before
She started off making pies and cakes for the restaurant
though they were only available on the weekends back then
as the restaurant moved to its current location and eventually opened its bakery wing in 2001
and pies every day of the week—meaning
Gamero has also been waking up before the sun for years
she walks from her Hyde Park apartment over to the bakery to start preparations for the day
“I used to come exactly at 4 o’clock or 3 o’clock,” she said as she cleaned out the industrial mixer
“But it all depends on how much work we have to produce.”
Gamero’s secret to tolerating such early mornings is not coffee
“My philosophy is you have to do something that you love
nothing is good,” she said as she lined up apple slices for a batch of turnovers
the bakers were preparing pastries for the weekend
With UChicago homecoming festivities drawing families and alumni to Hyde Park
An inventory clipboard indicates that they plan to churn out 1,291 items that morning
the bakery was already in full swing: Multigrain loaves
and rolls all made their way into a 500-degree industrial oven
Most of the items are displayed at the storefront and sold by the end of the day
Others get delivered to local establishments like Hyde Park Produce
Any leftovers are either made into breadcrumbs and croutons
or they’re donated to local shelters or staff members’ church communities
Mario Silva stands in front of the oven dusting browned flour from the countertop
he pushes trays of dough into the heat and draws out golden brown loaves
He has worked in the bakery since it opened 14 years ago
cooking in the kitchen and bussing tables for nine years
which makes this his 23rd year at the Medici
“I wanted to learn; so I moved over to the bakery,” Silva said
The bakers spend every morning finishing up loose ends and preparing for the next morning of baking
while Hyde Parkers and University affiliates alike gather at their neighborhood watering hole
“It’s good food at a reasonable price,” Kathy Morsbach said
“Some people think the food has gotten too expensive
but the menu has pretty much stayed the same.”
Four-year-old Tessa Holmquist-Kuhn has lived in Hyde Park with her family for almost two years
in the words of her mother Sabrina Holmquist
and the chocolate croissant,” she listed
but I come here quite a lot,” she said
She fondly recalled carving her name in one of the tables
“It’s fun to see your name there,” Hamlish said
Fourth-year Catherine Cove has also left her mark on the restaurant
She has been coming to the Med “since prospie weekend,” when her family friend suggested visiting the Hyde Park staple
so I’d rather not say,” she said with a laugh
The tables and benches in the Med now bear the names of over 50 years of Hyde Park residents and sojourners
all part of a tradition that Morsbach kept alive
He thought [the table carving] was kind of cool
leaving his legacy in the establishments that outlived him
[Hans] was a guy so unique that he created a hole that nothing else would ever fill,” Kathy Morsbach said
but it’s Esterly who is at the forefront of day to day business
Hyde Park continues to shed old layers and grow new ones
With the recent opening of the new Harper Court
memories of the old Med location fade further into memory
in the space that housed Edwardo’s Natural Pizza for 36 years
But 1327 East 57th Street has stayed the same
that’s always there in my mind: Making sure I’m carrying on the Medici tradition in a way that he [Hans] would have wanted,” Esterly said
“I think he would be pleased with what we have done and how it’s carrying on.”
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Rylan Morsbach and Haley Aguero co-star as con man Prof
in Berkshire Theatre Group's community production of Meredith Willson's 1957 musical
"The Music Man," at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield through Aug
overhears the scuttlebitt about him from a group of traveling salesman in the opening scene of Berkshire Theatre Group's production of Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield through Aug
PITTSFIELD — In Meredith Willson's 'The Music Man,' Harold Hill arrives in River City
Iowa with plans to carry out his typical con: posing as a music teacher and convincing a town that it needs a marching band of youngsters before making off …
PITTSFIELD — In Meredith Willson's "The Music Man," Harold Hill arrives in River City
Iowa with plans to carry out his typical con: posing as a music teacher and convincing a town that it needs a marching band of youngsters before making off with the money handed over for instruments and uniforms
community and love are at the fore of this classic musical
the play also raises questions about education and the people entrusted with teaching children
But if "The Music Man" highlights education's vulnerability
those involved in the musical's staging at The Colonial Theatre this summer exemplify its strength
The Berkshire Theatre Group's 12th annual community production — which began performances Thursday and runs through Aug
6 — will showcase more than 100 young performers who have received guidance from more seasoned actors and staff
moving them to greater levels of theatrical understanding and empathy
"These community actors rise to the occasion and end up on the same level as Rylan [Morsbach] and Haley [Aguero] in their dance
and they get to have these incredible sets and professional lighting people
just creating an educational opportunity," said director Travis G
Daly during a group interview with actors Morsbach
Though the Berkshire Theatre Group has been staging a summer community production for more than a decade
this year's play represents a marked expansion
following 13 last year and as few as four just five years ago
"The belief that [artistic director and CEO] Kate Maguire has in these productions and how they keep just giving opportunities for these actors like Hayden and some others who have done five
seven or up to 20 shows with us and are just in high school
said the organization recruits actors who not only exhibit great talent but also demonstrate strong leadership qualities
"I do feel a real sense of responsibility on this show both as a performer but also in terms of kind of leading the charge and being someone who sets a good example for the younger folks in the show
It's a real privilege to be in that position," said Morsbach
The 28-year-old actor and Pioneer Valley native is a Berkshire Theatre Group veteran
having performed in previous productions such as "Mary Poppins," "The Homecoming" and "Fiorello!," the last of which was transferred to Off Broadway
He also interned at the organization and contributed to "Atlantis
educational touring production that exposed Morsbach to the impact mentorship can have on children
"Rylan's an absolutely wonderful performer
and he's inspiring people like Hayden," Aguero said
is also a regular at the Berkshire institution
interning and playing Lefou in last year's "Beauty and the Beast." She was excited to be cast as a woman — Marian Paroo — in this year's production
Paroo is a librarian who almost immediately detects Hill's duplicity but becomes increasingly smitten with him
kind of lovey-dovey side of her when she's singing her big songs," Aguero said
Another reason Paroo doesn't report Hill to the authorities is because the band has given her shy brother
the younger Paroo is supposed to represent Willson's perspective as a little boy
"The show for me really comes from his eyes," the director said
has managed to gain some significant acting experience during a short period of time
Daly first cast him as Tiny Tim in the organization's "A Christmas Carol" production in 2015
Hoffman enjoyed performing for a different audience
"I loved putting on shows for my family," he said
Now his professional colleagues get to appreciate and provide feedback on his work
Aguero stressed that this mentorship has been a reciprocal process: While young actors like Hoffman have undoubtedly benefited from their elder peers' instruction
the more experienced ones learn from their younger colleagues
"You have these wonderful 10-year-olds running around who are inspiring you and giving you life
so it's just a wonderful environment to be around
I'm the happiest here that I've ever been," she said
Hill eventually finds himself having similar feelings about River City
BTG's recruitment of actors who hail from different parts of the country means the show's influence will stretch beyond the Berkshires
"It's affecting a lot of lives all over this country," she said
the audience in Pittsfield will be the judges of this year's show
the play's ability to move young people to become more involved in theater will define its success
"My hope is that at least one kid who sees one of these 37 performances really gets inspired and says
This inventive yet uneven take on "The Crucible" blends devised theater
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the Berkshires hosts a variety of art exhibitions
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This provocative group exhibition challenges viewers with works that explore the aesthetics of disgust
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Fergusson die 9 days apart: a 70-year love story"Carter" and "Dudy," as they were called
Their love was nurtured by the hour they spent each day
They met at the Riverton Country Club in Cinnaminson on Sept
known as "Dudy," were meant for each other
The marriage was nurtured by the hour they spent alone each day
they died nine days apart at Beaumont at Bryn Mawr — he on Saturday
'You couldn't say one name without mentioning the other,'" their daughter said
He graduated from the Haverford School in 1942
and went on to earn 10 varsity letters in a variety of sports
He was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame as an individual athlete in 2009
Fergusson was a 1945 graduate of Yale University
he led the team to two national championships
He was inducted into the College Squash Association Hall of Fame in 1994
Squash recognized his prowess in the sport by renaming an important award in his honor
Carter Fergusson Grand Master Honor Roll "will
recognize his tremendous legacy," the website announced
a Philadelphia manufacturer of industrial chemicals
He was a member of the Jesters racket sports club for 64 years
Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather
He gave money to ensure the completion in 2007 of a monument along the Delaware River waterfront to commemorate the contribution of Scots to the building of America
Fergusson joined the governing board of the Friends of Independence National Historical Park
"If you told him where you were from," he could tell you the fine details of that place
After attending what is now the University of the Arts
she returned to George School from 1947 to 1949 as an assistant in the fine arts department
Fergusson was a member of the Junior League of Philadelphia from 1951 until 2008
She was a 22-year member of the Acorn Club of Philadelphia
and expressed that talent in home decorating and flower arranging
and in the way she liked to weave colorful descriptions into lively stories
The Fergussons were longtime supporters of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
They joined the Associates Program in 1984 and made gifts to bolster exhibitions
and values which they exemplified by their actions," their daughter said
the Fergussons are survived by daughters Margie Foraker and Laurie Plumb; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
A celebration of their lives will be held at 1 p.m
Donations may be made to the Haverford School
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nestled in the Shan Hills and soft green in the sunset
Five young girls had lined up to take the photo with five full glasses of Aythaya white wine
at the end of the bar with a glass of his own rosé
“That is what I like to see,” Mr Morsbach said
Wine culture in Myanmar is what the German entrepreneur set out to create from scratch in 1999
choosing to pursue his lifelong dream of owning a vineyard in a country almost totally devoid of the crushed grape
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winery and restaurant and remains the largest of Myanmar’s two producers of Western style wine
Myanmar-made wine is still eclipsed by imports
which account for more than half of the million bottles of wine consumed in the country each year
That’s a massive increase from a decade ago
but is still only the equivalent of half a glass of wine per person each year
Myanmar 1st Vineyard Estate partner Hans-Eduard Leiendecke
Myanmar’s relatively new winemakers are out to shed their tourist-wine reputation
Mr Morsbach wants to see the domestic wine industry double in the next few years
creating a market for higher quality products and putting Myanmar-made reds
It would be a feat that flies in the face of wine history
“It is no accident that Myanmar has not had wine in the thousands of years humans have been making it,” Mr Morsbach said
Grapes do not grow well in Southeast Asia because most wine-making varieties cannot produce fruit in the region’s relatively short days and hot
Winemakers have only been able to grow wine-making varieties in highland areas such as the Shan Hills
which have cool nights and limestone-based soils
and only by using modern agricultural techniques
The result of their persistence has been a new product category
the so-called New Latitude Wines cultivated in tropical climates
“This is totally new,” said Hans-Eduard Leiendecke
a Myanmar 1st Vineyard Estate partner and its resident viticulturist
Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc vines
“This is a challenge for me to do pioneer work.”
Mr Leiendecke grew up at his family’s winery in Germany
He joined Myanmar 1st after answering a positions vacant ad in a German wine magazine for a viticulturalist and has spent the last nine years working with Mr Morsbach –to establish a domestic wine industry almost from scratch
There is a modest table grape industry in central Myanmar
but Mr Morsbach and later Mr Leiendecke had to learn to grow the delicate
complex grapes suitable for wine the hard way
They experimented with different grapes and parasite-resistant rootstock
and sponged each plant with a hormone naturally produced in Europe’s frosty nights
Some varieties would not produce fruit because there was not enough sunlight
in a region drenched with four months of rain
Sometimes a lesson cost an entire harvest to learn
Myanmar 1st sources some grapes from contract farmers
each of whom needs to be trained and provided with rootstock
Mr Morsbach and Mr Leiendecke created an entire Myanmar language encyclopedia for fungus
we don’t have the grapes and we are not successful,” Mr Morsbach said
Although the finished products of this new winemaking ecosystem are not particularly varied
they have established a strong presence in the domestic market
Aythaya wines are on sale at about 400 outlets throughout the country
including in about 80 percent of the higher-end hotels
Red Mountain sells about 120,000 bottles a year and Myanmar 1st Vineyard Estate about 200,000
plus 50,000 more imported in bulk from Monte Vino in South Africa
if it’s something that’s a little more expensive that’s OK
but give us something that shows Myanmar at its best,” said Jane Brooks
a partner of Sharky’s restaurants and artisanal food stores in Yangon
who oversees a growing list of fine wines from France
Sharky’s founder U Ye Htut Win spent 20 years in the restaurant industry in Geneva
and then made a name for himself in Myanmar marketing top-quality products made from local ingredients
Mr Morsbach said U Ye Htut Win was optimistic about Myanmar’s place in the wine spotlight when the country’s wineries began bottling their first vintages
but Myanmar wines remain absent from the Sharky’s menu
I don’t mean in the age of the people
And I think it takes a while to get consistency,” Ms Brooks said
“And we can offer better value for the same quality with some of the other wines we have.”
Ms Brooks isn’t interested in Myanmar products simply because they were made in Myanmar
She wants local products that are good in their own right
Myanmar wines are drinkable and approachable for tourists and locals
but not of a high enough standard for a sommelier’s wine list
but simply an inevitable phase of an adolescent industry
In an field dominated by centuries-old winemakers
Myanmar’s has started off comparatively well
“I’m sure it will have a place on Sharky’s list,” she said
“I respect Bert and Hans and the Red Mountain people because they’re the experts
There are other hot country regions that have similar challenges and produce good wine
Mr Leiendecke admits that Myanmar 1st could be producing finer products if there was more demand
“Many Myanmar people cannot discern the difference and don’t want to pay the higher price,” he said
“Premium products are just not affordable for the people
High-end products may soon find a place in Myanmar
but the country first needs a wine culture
director of Yangon-based distributor Myanmar Fine Wines
When it comes to the Myanmar wine on the market
Myanmar Fine Wines became one of Myanmar’s first licensed wine importers after the government allowed wine imports in May
has spent the last two years trying to establish a wine culture
“The people who come to my shop know what they want,” he said
Myanmar who appreciate wine are usually affluent and have lived abroad and been exposed to Western lifestyles but often have their favourite varieties and suppliers cannot afford to experiment with anything else
Mr Ong has spent the last two years trying to foster a wine culture in Myanmar
he believes Myanmar’s own robust wine culture will develop
The domestic wine industry will shed its tourists-only reputation as Myanmar’s emerging bon vivants begin to taste and explore
Tourists are an important source of income for both Red Mountain Estate and Myanmar 1st Vineyard Estate
which attract a steady stream of day-tripping visitors from nearby Inle Lake
Both vineyards have restaurants and for those with more time to enjoy the Shan Hills
Tourist wine tastings and a showroom are essential
it would be very difficult to survive,” he said
adding that Myanmar 1st would soon open another winery near Meiktila
These attractions are quickly becoming the foundation of an emerging wine culture
The tours and tastings are for many their first taste of what he hopes will become part of everyday living in Myanmar
The idea is not just to make and sell wine
but to bring people together and give them a chance to like and appreciate it
“Most people in Southeast Asia don’t know what wine tastes like
this is a good tasting drink’,” Mr Morsbach said
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Mothers and Monsters,” book and lyrics by Sam Salmond with music by Will Aronson
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“Period of Adjustment,” by Tennessee Williams
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Miss Krause and Joan,” written and performed by Martha Kemper
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