BCC program to explore rural entrepreneurs
Butler Community College’s Life Enrichment will host Ron Wilson at 9 a.m. March 2
Wilson will present “Ruralpreneurs: Tumbleweeds and Talents in Kansas Communities.” Ruralpreneurs are innovative entrepreneurs who built successful enterprises in small town Kansas.
Wilson is director of the Huck Boyd Institute and his Kansas Profiles column is published by newspapers across the state including the Butler County Times Gazette
This presentation highlights real-world examples of Kansas entrepreneurs who have built businesses and created jobs and opportunities in a rural setting. Additionally, this presentation honors the emerging role of diversity, technology, and telecommunications that have brought profound changes in society.
Meet Greenwood Houseâs 2020 centenarians
Meet Greenwood Houseâs 2020 centenarians
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Several 100-year-old-plus residents at Greenwood Houseâs long-term care facility and assisted living facility, Abrams Residence, shared their secrets to longevity.
Bessie B.: âBe happy because life is what you make it.â
Theresa C.: âLive life to the fullest.âÂ
Ruth G.: âMy secret: Keep laughing!â
Bessie B., Theresa C., Ruth G., Sylvia A., Lucy J. and Etta H. are the centenarians at Greenwood House, and most have been a part of the Greenwood House family for several years.
âThese extraordinary residents are the living examples of aging with attitude. Each one of them represents so much more than their age,â Greenwood House Executive Director Richard Goldstein said in a prepared statement. âW
Kidron Bethel Village moving forward with improvements
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The relationship between Bethel College and Kidron Bethel Villiage of North Newton is a unique one. Students in staff roles, volunteer arrangements and social events allow generations to connect.
Likewise, the college hosts Kidron residents for various events, including its annual Life Enrichment series that provides learning opportunities for those ages 60 and older.
“Anywhere from 150 to 200 of our students work at Kidron every year,” said Bethel College President Jon Gering. “That’s part of our goal to become a work college and have gainful employment for every student. We’re very glad that Kidron is a partner in that process.”
Berkeley City Council acts on grocery store hazard pay, ban on new cars
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In its first meeting Tuesday, Berkeley City Council took steps toward banning the sale of new fossil fuel-powered vehicles citywide, among other action items. (Photo by Daniel R. Blume under CC BY-SA 2.0)
Last Updated January 21, 2021
Berkeley City Council took steps toward guaranteeing COVID-19 hazard pay to grocery store employees and banning the sale of new fossil fuel-powered vehicles citywide at its first meeting back from winter recess Tuesday.
During the meeting, the council approved a referral calling on city staff to draft an emergency ordinance requiring grocery stores to provide an additional $5 an hour in hazard pay for employees. According to item author Councilmember Terry Taplin, the ordinance would apply to stores with at least 300 employees and remain in effect for 100 days or until Alameda County returns to yellow tier COVID-19 status.
Cathy Boos has been promoted to the position of marketing and sales director for Salina Presbyterian Manor.
Boos first joined the senior living community as its life enrichment director in March 2016. She left for a position with the Catholic Diocese of Salina, but it wasn’t long before she returned to Presbyterian Manor.
“After leaving for a short time, I knew my passion and purpose was with the Manor and its residents,” Boos said. “They are my family, and I love them all.”
She served as the administrative assistant from February 2020 until her promotion in November.
Her work history and approach to her job mean Boos will be a good fit in her new position, said Jenni Jones, regional director of marketing for PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America).