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An Original 'Rosie' Inspires Ridgewood Kids' Sign Of Appreciation For Healthcare Workers An Original 'Rosie' Inspires Ridgewood Kids' Sign Of Appreciation For Healthcare Workers
An Original 'Rosie' Inspires Ridgewood Kids' Sign Of Appreciation For Healthcare Workers A Ridgewood brother and sister reached back generations to show their appreciation for health care workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Olivia Yevchak, 15, and Christopher Yevchak, 12, posted a sign on their family’s front lawn featuring a retouched image of “Rosie the Riveter” to thank the doctors, nurses and others on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle. The kids’ grandmother, Margaret Elizabeth, was one of 6 million or so original “Rosies” who took up tools during World War II -- a time when munitions and other factory-produced goods were vital. America’s entry into the Second Wor…

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by Jerry DeMarco