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For love and for money, more seniors are staying employed - Midland Reporter-Telegram

Earlier 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

Mary 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

Santa Rosa's Grohe Florists closing after a heritage that goes back more than 100 years - Santa Rosa Press Democrat

With roots going back more than 100 years, Santa Rosa’s Grohe Florists will close Wednesday as the owners retire from a business that’s helped generations of local residents spread good cheer, celebrate romance and comfort the sick or grieving.Brent and Loralie Wilson, who bought the store at 1313 McDonald Ave. in 1988, witnessed significant changes over the decades, from the advent of national brokers such as 1-800-Flowers to the influx of grocery stores encroaching heavily into the business. They also managed trends through the years with the ever-popular roses and dahlias and the more waning carnations and chrysanthemums.Still, the couple had a healthy clientele and the business was profitable. It won the Best of Sonoma County award sponsored by The Press Democrat seven out of the past eight years.“There are still loyal customers and they like to go to florists,” said Brent Wilson, 76. “For those who are getting a real customized, on-site attention for centerpieces and that sort of thing ... It’s just a more personal touch.”The couple decided... https://www.pressdemocrat.com/business/10357375-181/santa-rosa-florist-closing-after

New flower shop, Pam's Petals, opens in San Angelo selling wreaths, diaper cakes, gifts - Standard-Times

Pam's Petals sells floral arrangements, but also gifts such as baby bows, diaper cakes and homecoming mums. "I'm trying to bring back what most florist don't do anymore," Bump said. "Florist like to push more money and less product. I feel like my customers should get what they pay for, they always come first." The business doesn't have a website or Facebook yet, but they are open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/2020/01/30/pams-petals-opens-san-angelo-selling-flowers-wreaths-gifts-diaper-ckaes/4614288002/

Norwich florist to open new business in high street | Latest Norfolk and Suffolk Business News - Eastern Daily Press

Libby Peryer who is running Niche. Pic: submitted A florist who sold her business to focus on being a mum is about to open a new shop in Norwich. Angela Lloret, who is Libby Peryer's business partner at Niche. Pic: submittedLibby Peryer, who sold Libby Ferris Flowers in 2015 to take a break to look after her four children, has secured a lease on a shop in Timber Hill for her new floristry called Niche.And she could not have hoped for a better way to promote the new enterprise because she's opening a pop-up shop just a few doors away in Hairsmiths hair salon where owner Deb Dominic has been offering retail space. MORE: See inside this home for sale in one of the prettiest streets in NorfolkNiche will open in Hairsmiths on February 1 where they will be for a fortnight during florists' busiest time of the year Valentine's Day. Niche is opening in a pop-up space in Hairsmiths hair salon, Timber Hill. Pic: ArchantMrs Peryer, who's currently running Niche from her home in Bracondale, has teamed up with another florist, business partner Angela Lloret, and is hoping to employ three members of staff.She has just secured a lease on a little period shop unit - 10 Timber Hill - next to the Murderers pub and owned by the Castle Quarter. After decorating it as a little "flower cave" Mrs Peryer hopes to be open by Easter, and possib... https://www.edp24.co.uk/business/florist-libby-peryer-of-libby-ferris-to-open-new-business-in-norwich-1-6486442

New floral shop in one of the oldest sections of Opelousas signifies revitalization - Daily World

Lex Jagneaux said. More: St. Landry DA Cravins: Reduce criminal docket with pleas, incentives Yvonne Jagneaux, a master florist, said she and her husband both have fine arts degrees. Both said the quaint, Old South ambiance of the building, which they are leasing, was refurbished by them prior to opening. The style of the building, she said, also suits the types of gifts, fragrances, candles, home décor and party supplies sold. Yvonne Jagneaux said she also will provide wedding planning and floral arrangements, along with other items. “I also want to teach a course in letter writing and developing pen pals, something that seems to be a lost art,” she said.   Read next: New life in a nearly 200-year-old building brings honor to owner tracing his bayou roots... https://www.dailyworld.com/story/news/local/2020/02/04/moss-floral-and-gardens-opens-opelousas-landry-street-sign-revatlization/4656376002/

Piney Rose Flower & Decor opens in The Woodlands - Houston Chronicle

Taylor and Cullen Handfelt of The Woodlands are blending the business of a traditional florist with some new twists. The Handfelts are the dynamic duo that created Piney Rose Flowers & Decor. A mixture of the feminine side, Rose, and the masculine side, Piney, they operate their newly opened business together much like everything else they do in life. “Cullen handles more of the business and corporate side of things, I’m the creative one,” Taylor said. Taylor says that while residents coming to a florist for occasions or commercial needs is not a new thing, she and her husband are working to bring something new to the trade. Piney Rose offers monthly, bi-weekly, and weekly subscriptions for a specially fashioned arrangement of blooms — fresh in a vase... https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/woodlands/news/article/Piney-Rose-Flower-Decor-opens-in-The-Woodlands-14947966.php

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