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Carolyn Bogott: A focus on helping others
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 ...
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Carolyn Bogott: A leader of community health
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 ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, October 4, 2022 6:05 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: Harren brings strong background to Austin
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 ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, September 6, 2022 8:38 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: Schindler waves the flag for the community of Austin
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 ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, July 5, 2022 4:39 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: Christensen believes in empowering
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 ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 6:31 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: Jenelle Cummings a voice for the elderly
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 ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 6:20 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: Houle nurtures international connections
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 ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 5:56 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: Jeanne Poppe — A love of politics
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 ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 4:58 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: A breath of fresh air for Austin
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 ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, November 30, 2021 5:33 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: Ritchie has enthusiasm for life
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 ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, November 2, 2021 5:57 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: Burroughs motivated to give back to Austin
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 ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 5:52 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: YMCA’s Baker eager to give back to community
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 ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Wednesday, September 1, 2021 6:30 am
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Carolyn Bogott: Making the world a better place
Sara Lee’s personal goal in life is “to make the world a better place through health care and selfcare.” Her current job as a community ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 6:30 am
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Carolyn Bogott: Olson reaches out to welcome people to Austin
Did you know that Austin is one of the few cities in the whole country to have a concierge program? Usually, we only think of ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 6:30 am
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Carolyn Bogott: Kari Hall a welcoming face
Any time you enter Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Austin, your visit or stay is enhanced by the greeters at the door, the information desk volunteers, and ...