Columnists
Carolyn Bogott: Wanting to make a difference
Did you ever wonder what happens when an older person who lives alone and has no family, can no longer cope because of declining physical ...
Did you ever wonder what happens when an older person who lives alone and has no family, can no longer cope because of declining physical ...
is clearly and fiercely passionate about her mission in life — to bring musical experiences to people of all ages. She explains that music is ...
Varinh Van Vugt has a very inspiring way of looking at life. She said she approaches everything with the idea that she will never have ...
Jenni Braaten radiates intelligence, compassion, and sincerity. She currently works as a clinical social worker for Mayo Health Systems in Austin. Just meeting her, you ...
Pam Kellogg-Marmsoler is clearly excited about her job in Health and Human Services as Mower County Health Services Manager. It is ironic that she says ...
What a rich and varied background Trish Harren brings to her position as Mower County administrator. Her warmth, her confidence, and her desire to serve ...
Belita Schindler says she might be “Austin’s biggest flag- waving supporter!” And her motivation is that “Just as you take care of your home, you ...
Beth Christensen believes in this quote from “Winnie the Pooh:” “You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” She ...
Jenelle Cummings is a relatively new citizen of Austin, having moved here in 2013 to be near family. She jumped in with both feet to ...
Barb Houle loves teaching psychology at Riverland Community College. She also loves making a difference in the lives of people in Eswatini, Africa, formerly known ...
Jeanne Poppe enjoys politics. She points out that politics are everywhere. In families, workplaces, among friends, as well as in government. She does not mean ...
Karem Salas Ramirez is a breath of fresh air in our community. She loves Austin, values what this place has given her and her family ...
Kelsey Ritchie exudes competence, as well as enthusiasm for life. She is currently operations director of the Austin Area Arts and has responsibility for the ...
When our branch of the American Association of University Women discussed having this column in the newspaper, we were thinking of all the women who ...
Diane Baker’s eyes shine as she describes her current job as executive director of the YMCA at the Austin Community Recreation Center. She comes from ...