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For love and for money, more seniors are staying employed - Midland Reporter-Telegram
Tuesday, October 24, 2017Earlier this year, he opened a bed and breakfast."I never really wanted to retire," said Forrest, a 1954 graduate of Marshfield High School in Coos Bay. "I looked around when I was growing up, and anytime someone retired, they were dead in a couple of months; that's the way it seemed."Seniors are living far longer than past generations, and many of them still show up for work well past expected retirement age. Some work for themselves and others punch the clock, too busy to let aches and pains spoil their fun. Others find themselves back in the workforce to fill retirement plan gaps.The post-World War II baby boom between 1946 and 1964 produced 74.1 million births. Oregon Employment Department research by regional economist Guy Tauer reveals the percentage of people 55 and older in the Oregon labor market rose to about 40 percent in 2016 from about 30 percent in 1997. In the fourth quarter of 2016, nearly 18 percent — or about 15,500 — Jackson County workers ranged from 55 to 64 years old. Another 7 percent were older than 65.Tauer suggests as fewer people collect pensions after working for one company or organization throughout their career, workers are staying on the job longer."Housing costs are rising much faster than income; health care and insurance are going up," Tauer said. "All those things keep people engaged in the labor force longer, because they... http://www.mrt.com/news/article/For-love-and-for-money-more-seniors-are-staying-12242790.php
Marshfield Dana-Farber patient featured in floral fundraiser - Wicked Local Marshfield
Monday, March 06, 2017Mary Whitfill The Patriot Ledger
MARSHFIELD – Customers shopping for flowers at Stop & Shop in three states will be able to see the artwork and read stories of Marshfield resident Tommy Scardina, a 10-year-old with NUT midline carcinoma.The Dana-Farber patient was chosen as a Jimmy Fund Clinic Patient Partner for the Ambassador Kids Flower Bouquet fundraiser, and will be featured on in-store floral display boxes in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island through April 19. His drawings, as well as information about his cancer diagnosis and hobbies, are included on the boxes.“He was one of two children chosen for this and they wanted to do a spring portrait, so he did some flowers and rainbows,” Tommy’s mom Tamika Scardina said. “He really wanted to be able to give back.”Scardina started a treatment plan for his rare cancer last summer, and went through 27 weeks of chemotherapy and six weeks of radiation. He had his first clear scan at the end of December after being diagnosed in June of 2016. He returned to sch... http://marshfield.wickedlocal.com/news/20170306/marshfield-dana-farber-patient-featured-in-floral-fundraiser
Manchester Florist Offers Bows to Honor High School Seniors – Mix 94.7 KMCH - kmch.com
Sunday, July 05, 2020Taylor says she set out around 80 bows on Saturday morning and by the afternoon, there was just one lonely bow left. She’s planning to make more on Monday.And her idea has been seen by other florists on Facebook – some as far away as Kentucky – who plan on making bows to show support for their high school seniors too.photo courtesy of Sarah’s Flowers & Gifts ... https://kmch.com/blog/2020/04/20/manchester-florist-offers-bows-to-honor-high-school-seniors/
Black-Owned Philly-Area Wedding Planners, Florists and Decor Pros to Know - Philadelphia magazine
Sunday, July 05, 2020Day-of event coordination by Tiffany Chalk Events, planning by Lady In Waiting and florals by Royal Weddings by Cathy Johnson. Below, a list of black-owned Philly-area wedding planners, florists and decor companies. Photo by Winnie DoraThere are numerous ways to show support for the black community here in Philadelphia, and one of them is by intentionally investing in the vendors with whom you choose to work for your Big Day. This list of black-owned Philly-area wedding planners and event designers, florists and decor companies showcases a selection of the professionals who can help you create beautiful celebrations. This by no means is a comprehensive list of all of the talents, but it’s one that we will continue to add to and expand to include experts in hair and makeup, photography, food, entertainment, fashion, paper goods, wellness and fitness, and more. (Please email suggestions to kschott@phillymag.com.) Alisha Simone Elegant Event Flowers & DecorOwner and head designer Alisha Simone has 30 years of experience in the industry and has a resume rich with petal power. Case in point: She once served as head designer for celebrity event planner David Tutera and has been a member of AFID. The Haddon Township-based studio’s arrangements are filled with color and detail, and are always put together with the client’s wishes and needs top of mind.BackDroppersHusband-and-wife duo... https://www.phillymag.com/philadelphia-wedding/2020/06/09/black-owned-philly-area-wedding-vendors/
Spotlight on: Sunnywoods Florist - TAPinto.net
Sunday, July 05, 2020Sunnywoods Florist is a full-service florist & unique gift shop. Sunnywoods is proud to deliver the freshest & finest floral gifts. Visit us on Facebook or our website to see our beautiful Blooming baskets with chocolates, Easter Lilies grown in NJ, Hyacinth candles and many more items.All are perfect for this time of year and make an excellent gift or pick me up for a friend or loved one.Sign Up for Chatham NewsletterOur newsletter delivers the local news that you can trust.You have successfully signed up for the TAPinto Chatham Newsletter.Call to place an order for delivery or curbside pickup.973-645-4650 251 Main Street, Chathamhttp://www.sunnywoods.comhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/sunnywoodsflorist/about/?ref=page_internal Want to have your business featured? Email us a photo and short blurb at cathyannhodges@gmail.com (the feature is free!)... https://www.tapinto.net/towns/chatham/sections/chatham-small-business-spotlight/articles/spotlight-on-sunnywoods-florist
Cambridge florist’s truck broken into after delivering meals to frontline coronavirus medical workers - Boston Herald
Sunday, July 05, 2020The owners of a fourth-generation florist shop in Cambridge woke up to disturbing news Wednesday when they learned someone had broken into a truck they’ve been using to delivering thousands of meals to frontline healthcare workers amid the coronavirus pandemic.The passenger side window of Central Square Florist’s truck got smashed overnight inside the Green Street Garage in Cambridge.The family-owned business since 1929 has been shuttered since the coronavirus shutdown, and instead they’ve been volunteering their vehicles to deliver food to frontline healthcare workers.“It’s just very frustrating,” Jackie Levine of Central Square Florist said of the truck break-in. “It’s bad regardless when people do this, but it’s even worse now.“It just hits harder because we’re already stressed out that we’re not open,” she said. “We don’t need this kind of frustration.”They’re on pace to deliver about 4,000 meals to medical workers this week. They’ve been working with the group Off Their Plate to deliver meals to Boston Medical Cen... https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/04/15/cambridge-florists-truck-broken-into-overnight-theyve-been-delivering-meals-to-medical-workers/
Florists For Social Justice at Sherman Phoenix - Urban Milwaukee
Sunday, July 05, 2020Calendulas, Ninebark, Colocasia and Rudbeckia (black-eyed Susans). “What we really like about that is that flower symbolizes encouragement,” said the florist about the Rudbeckia.The installation honors Leaders Igniting Transformation (LIT MKE) and the over two dozen minority-owned businesses in the Sherman Phoenix. The marketplace opened in 2018 in a former bank that was damaged in the 2016 Sherman Park unrest.“The entire point of this is to draw attention to LIT Milwaukee or whoever we’re highlighting,” said Rachel Stenman, a goldsmith in the collective.The group formed in 2017 to do three installations and reunited this year to do a Juneteenth day installation outside America’s Black Holocaust Museum.The flowers used in the piece would have otherwise been composted because of the cancellations of weddings and other large events as a result of the pandemic. Vander Wyst estimated the installation would have cost $6,000 at market price.The Sherman Phoenix piece is planned to last through Monday morning. Photos are encouraged.What’s next? The group plans a large one-day installation in August at multiple locations that are either Black-owned businesses or cultural institutions.PhotosMore about the George Floyd ProtestsGroup Repainting Defund Mural, MPD Watches - Urban Milwaukee - Jul 5th, 2020Protest Day 37: Marches, Celebrations, Calls For Justice - Jeramey Jannene - Jul 4th, 2020Rep. Brostoff’s Livestream From Tonight’s March - Urban Milwaukee - Jul 3rd, 2020Florists For Social Justice at Sherman Phoenix - Jeramey Jannene - Jul 3rd, 2020This Weekends Protests Against Police Brutality - Graham Kilmer - Jul 3rd, 2020“Defund The Police” Becomes “Defend The Police” - Jeramey Jannene - Jul 3rd, 2020Protesters Enter the Cheesecake Factory at Mayfair - Urban Milwaukee - Jul 2nd, 2020City Hall: Should Police Report Every Time They Draw Weapon? - Jeramey Jannene - Jul 2nd, 2020Giannis Protest Mural Planned for Bay View Bar - Jeramey Jann... https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2020/07/03/florists-for-social-justice-at-sherman-phoenix/
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