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While the Limestone Post stories of 2016 cover all of our major categories — Arts, Food & Drink, Outdoors, Family, Healthy Living, and Explore/Discover — if we had one theme this year, Editorial Director Lynae Sowinski says, “it’d be ‘sense of place.’” The beloved Chocolate Moose building was torn down this year, which is discussed in "Are Market Forces Ruining B-town’s ‘Sense of Place’?" by Sarah Gordon. | Photo by Natasha Komoda

LP’s Top Stories of the Year Reflect B-town’s ‘Sense of Place’

Lynae Sowinski

A look back at the most-read stories of 2016 proves what engaged, caring, and creative-minded people live in and around B-town, says Limestone Post’s Editorial Director Lynae Sowinski. And while these stories cover all of our major categories — Arts, Food & Drink, Outdoors, Family, Healthy Living, and Explore/Discover — if we had one theme this year, Lynae says, “it’d be ‘sense of place.’” Click here to check out the top stories of 2016!

December 15, 2016

Bekka Potter, whose roller derby name is Silken Tofu, clocks a time out during the Women's Flat Track Roller Derby Association's (WFTDA) Championship Tournament in fall 2015 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Tofu is one of the top four WFTDA-certified Non-Skating Officials (NSOs) in the world. | Photo by Bob Ayers

Local Derby Volunteer Officiates, Teaches at the Highest Level

Jonna Mary Yost

Bekka Potter, also known as Silken Tofu, has reached the highest level of officiating in the sport in which the local roller derby league, Bleeding Heartland Roller Derby, competes. Traveling abroad to officiate and certify other Non-Skating Officials helps her to stay connected with family and friends while pursuing her passion. Click here to read the full story.