Presbyterian Manor nominated for Home and Services award
Lawrence Presbyterian Manor received a Human Resources Development Quality First Award nomination from the Kansas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging for its Safety Matters program. The nomination highlights need based staffing, innovative training, benefits, and caregiver support. Toni McCalla of Coldwell Banker McGrew Real Estate qualified for the Coldwell Banker International President's Circle as a top 7 percent member.
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Kansas therapy group honors Carolyn Bloom lifetime award
Carolyn Bloom a physical therapist and owner of Bloom and Associates Therapy in Lawrence Eudora and Topeka was reelected as the chief delegate representing the Kansas Physical Therapy Assn to the American Physical Therapy Assn House of Delegates The board renamed an award the Carolyn Bloom KPTA Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her more than 30 years of service to state and national associations and health care groups
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Bloom and Associates Therapy
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Eudora
Topeka
Kansas Physical Therapy Assn
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Contact us Mark Fagan Business editor
Mark Fagan is the business editor reachable at 832-7188 by phone or mfagan at ljworld dot com for email inquiries.
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Ljworld
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Credit card costs hit small retailers hard in local shops
Rudy's Pizza and Dunkin Donuts in the area discuss the price of card processing. Owners note monthly fees and per-transaction costs, especially on small purchases. Hy-Vee and Blackbird Trading Post also assess card use, with some opting to avoid cards to keep prices low. Linda Cullinan from Intrust Bank advises careful choice of providers and month-to-month terms to avoid hidden fees.
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Rudy’s Pizzeria
Josh Reese
Rudy’s
Chad Glazer
Reese
Rudy
Sonny Patel
Dunkin’ Donuts
23Rd Street
Patel
Sixth St
Shawn Brown
Cynthia Trask
Blackbird Trading Post
Trask
Linda Cullinan
Intrust Bank
Cullinan
Mike Yoder
Journal-World Photo
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Hidden charges creep into 401(k) retirement plans
MarketWatch reports that hidden management commissions are slipping into company sponsored retirement plans. Some providers take a cut as mutual fund shares, sometimes quarterly, making the deduction hard to detect. The more you save, the larger the annual commission, with few remedies beyond pressuring employers for better terms.
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Los Angeles Times
Mutual Funds
Sites to help buyers compare and choose new cars
Tips for shoppers seeking fuel efficient options as prices rise. AutoTrader CarQuotes Edmunds and NADA Guides offer new car research by vehicle type make and model with rebates information and comparison tools to aid purchases.
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Kate and Dale Talk Jobs
Kate Wendleton and Dale Dauten discuss career paths and job market trends in an interview. They explore strategies for advancement, networking tips, and practical steps to improve employment prospects. The conversation highlights personal experiences and actionable guidance for job seekers.
Fired workers in need of teacher
Martha Dale argues for blunt honesty about employment failures to avoid a cycle of maladaptation. Kate Wendleton notes the value of corroborated background data, while agreeing to weigh biased HR input. Together they urge consented feedback and careful disclosure to spur real learning.
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