Rebecca Elsen The air crackled with anticipation, a carefully orchestrated secret about to unfold. A tight-knit group of conspirators (Carole Springer, Bev Kapp, and Shirley Monge) had planned a surprise 90th birthday party for Carole Johnston! As Carole arrived, unsuspecting and utterly surprised, a chorus of “Surprise!” erupted, filling the Board Room at the Grill…