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Being diagnosed with Parkinsonâs disease was hard to take in for a still relatively young Rod Powell.
At 54, the Ipswich resident started feeling weakness in his right arm, which resulted in a GP referring him onto a surgeon in the belief the arm was the source of the problem.
The reality was perhaps a far worse diagnosis, and it wasnât until Mr Powell was eventually referred to a Neurologist that he received the grim news.
Parkinsonâs is a progressive neurological condition, with sufferers experiencing symptoms including tremors, instability, stiffness, muscle cramping, difficulty with movement as well as sleeplessness, anxiety and depression.
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ROCKFORD (WREX) A major change of leadership is underway in Rockford. Police Chief Dan O Shea says he will leave this year, but has not announced a date.
He did release a statement on Wednesday saying: “Ever since I was hired, 2021 was the year that I expected to leave. As of today, I have not announced a date. When I leave, I firmly believe that the Rockford Police Department will be in a far better position than when I arrived.”
The city says it hasn t received any formal notification from O Shea on his status as chief, but city leaders sat down with 13 News to look back at O Shea s tenure and what comes next.
Operator
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Spok 2020 fourth-quarter investor call. Today s call is being recorded. Online today, we have Vince Kelly, president and chief executive officer; Mike Wallace, chief operating officer and chief financial officer. At this time, for opening comments, I d like to turn the conference over to Mr. Wallace. Please go ahead, sir.
Mike Wallace
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Good morning. Thank you for joining us for our 2020 fourth quarter and full-year investor update. Before we discuss our operating results, I want to remind everyone that today s conference call may include forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties relating to Spok s future financial and business performance. Such statements may include estimates of revenue, expenses and income, as well as other predictive statements or plans, which are dependent upon future events or conditions.