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Maui Obituary Notices: Week of July 29, 2018

Dolores (Jay-deceased) Conroy, Patricia (Jimmy) Saltiban, Fred de Aquino, Leonard (Carla) de Aquino, Estrellita (David) Marcellus; and three grandchildren, Cade Betancourt, Celise Santos, and Jena Santos. Candy was predeceased by her husband, John Santos Sr.; daughter, Eileen Santos; parents, Pedro and Emelia de Aquino; sister, Louisa Pacubas, and brother, Andrew de Aquino.The family would like to acknowledge Hospice Maui for their compassionate care of Candy.Isabelle KainoaIsabelle KainoaOctober 28, 1934 – July 22, 2018 ADVERTISEMENT Isabelle Leina‘ala Chartrand Kainoa, of Waiehu, Maui passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 22, 2018. Isabelle was born in Honolulu, HI on October 28, 1934, to John Frances and Edith Kalawai’a Chartrand. She retired from the State of California Department of Rehabilitation after 18 years. She was predeceased by her husband Royal Joseph Kainoa, Sr. She is survived by her children, Joyce Kuuipo Mandracken, Roy Ernest Kalaeloa Robins, Royal Joseph Kainoa, Jr., John Alan Kainoa, and David Kaipo Kainoa; grandchildren, Garrick, Damian, Joselyn, Joseph, Jessica, Kalaeloa, Ashley, Brandon, Kiana, & Kalei; great grandchildren, Braden, Neveigh, Jocelyn, Micah, Taylor, Terri, Jared, Braelyn, Keonilei, Tausili, Tasi, Onyx, Gracy, Emily and Kalaeloa; sister, Edith Kahoalii, and predeceased by brother Harold Chartrand. Also extended Chartrand Ohana.Visitation will be held at Norman’s Mortuary on Friday August 3, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with service to begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial service will follow at Maui Veteran Cemetery at 1 p.m. Isabelle’s ‘Ohana would like... https://mauinow.com/2018/07/29/maui-obituary-notices-week-of-july-29-2018/

Who's running for city offices? Several Coast mayors face challengers - The Sun Herald

Tricia Bennett, Junior L. Husband and James Rodney Johnson are running in the Republican primary to replace Alan Young, who died this week.PascagoulaIn Pascagoula, Republican Dane Maxwell, Democrat Jenafer Gurley and independent Lazaro J. Rovira will meet in the general election to replace Mayor Jim Blevins, who isn’t seeking re-election.Republicans Brenda H. Simkins, the incumbent, and Jennifer Colmer will meet in the primary for the at-large seat. There are no Democrats.In Ward 1, Democrats Willie Edward Sims and Willie C. Jones will meet in the primary. The winner will face independent Harold Payne in the general election to replace Marvin L. Pickett Sr.In Ward 2, incumbent Democrat Freddy L. Jackson will face Republican George L. Wolverton Sr. in the general election.In Ward 3, incumbent Republican David Tadlock will face Stephen Burrow in the primary. The winner will face independent Marcel A. Kinnard in the general.In Ward 4, incumbent Republican Burton L. “Burt” Hill is being challenged by Forrest “Fainn” Ball Jr. and Matt Parker in the primary. There are no Democrats.In Ward 5, incumbent Republican Scott Tipton is challenged in the primary by M. Gentry Williams. There are no Democrats.Pass ChristianMayor Leo “Chipper” McDermott will face Theodore Lawyer, who didn’t list a political party, in the general election. Republican Kenny Torgeson is unopposed for alderman-at-large, Republican Buddy Clarke is unopposed in Ward 1, Democrat Anthony Hall is unopposed in Ward 3 and Republican Victor Pickich is unopposed in Ward 4.In Ward 2, Regina Charlot and W. Earl Washington will face off in the Democratic primary. There are no Republicans running in the ward.DiamondheadRepublican Mayor Thomas “Tommy” Schafer is being challenged in the GOP primary by John “Red Socks” Fletcher and Councilmember-at-large Ernie Knobloch.Republicans Lindsay “Tink” L’Ecuyer and Carl Necaise will vie to replace Knobloch in the primary.In Ward 1, incumbent Republican Nancy Depreo is challenged by Vincent “Vince” Principe in the primary. In Ward 2, incumbent Republican Tom Woolbright is being challenged in the primary by Alan Moran. In Ward 3, Republicans Joy Dinella, Jamie Wetzell Morgan and Donald Silcio Jr. will vie for the seat held by Thomas A. Sislow.In Ward 4, incumbent Republican Ron Rech will face Kenneth Edmonds Jr., Kodie Koenenn and Jesse Maxwell in the primary.There are no Democrats running for Diamondhead city offices so all the primary winners will win the office.Bay St. LouisDemocratic Mayor Les M. Fillingame Sr. is being challenged in the primary by Mike Favre and Rachael Ramsey. The winner will face Republican Jeff Harding in the general election.Democrats T.J. Collier, Greg Farve, Dwayne “Double D” Bremer and Michael “Mike” Weems are running for the at-large seat held by Favre. The winner will face Republican Gary Knoblock and independent Susan M. “Susie” Veglia in the general.In Ward 1, independent incumbent Doug Seal will face Republican George Williams in the general election.In Ward 2, incumbent Democrat Wendy McDonald will face Carol A. Strohmetz in the primary. The winner will face Republican Eugene “Gene” J. Hoffman IV in the general.In Ward 3, incumbent Democrat Jeffrey J. Reed will face Kevin Paul Avery in the primary. There are no Republicans running.In Ward 4, Democrats Gisele Marie Bradley and Tad Black and Republicans Larry Smith and Kyle Lewis will meet in their party’s primaries. The winners will meet in the general election to replace Bobby Compretta, who isn’t running.In Ward 5, incumbent Democrat Joey Boudin will meet Republican Buddy Zimmerman in the general election.In Ward 6, incumbent independent Lonnie Falgout will meet the winner of the Republican primary between Hunter Adam and Josh DeSalvo.Ocean SpringsIncumbent Democratic Mayor Connie Moran will meet Shea Dobson in the general election.At-large Alerman Bobby Cox, a Republican, is unopposed.In Ward 1, incumbent Republican ... http://www.sunherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article136374363.html

Downingtown florist says new store is dream come true - Daily Local News

DOWNINGTOWN >> In March, Jena Paige Kendra fulfilled one of her childhood dreams by taking a first-place prize at the Philadelphia Flower Show.In April, she fulfilled another by opening her own store – Flowers by Jena Paige – in the middle of the borough.“I always dreamed of having a flower shop in Downingtown,” said Kendra, 27, who lives in West Bradford with her husband Ryan and two young children. “The support from everyone has been amazing.”As with most florists, weddings and funeral provide the biggest sources of income for Jena Paige.Advertisement“I’ve well exceeded anything I could have hoped for in my first three months here,” Kendra said.The 2007 Downingtown West graduate transitioned into the flower business from interior design. She worked with her mother in the A Perfect View business, and her mother is now helping her with the flower shop in addition to keeping the interior design operation going.Kendra said she developed her style, which she described as “crisp and clean” while touring Europe.Tha... http://www.dailylocal.com/article/DL/20160719/BUSINESS/160719768

Arkansas florist selected to decorate floats at Tournament of Roses Parade - MyArkLaMiss

Then, it was called Bridget's Holiday Shop. Since then, she has mastered her design skills and has built up her floral resume. She is a member of the Louisiana floral board, has received her Arkansas master floral license and just recently became a certified floral designer."She's very good," said Annie Dunn, a loyal customer and friend of Joslin's.In January, she'll be able to add another accomplishment to her resume. She was one of 59 floral designers to be selected to build a flower-filled float at the Rose Parade. She will join the Fiesta Parade Floats team."I believe with all of my heart that if you follow the passion that's in your heart, dreams can come true," Joslin said. "This is an answered prayer for me."The 128th annual Tournament of Roses Parade is Tuesday, January 1. You can watch the spectacular two hour event live right on NBC channel 10 at 6 a.m. ... https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/local-news/arkansas-florist-selected-to-decorate-floats-at-tournament-of-roses-parade/1663736375

Arkansas florist selected to decorate floats at Tournament of Roses Parade - KTAL

Then, it was called Bridget's Holiday Shop. Since then, she has mastered her design skills and has built up her floral resume. She is a member of the Louisiana floral board, has received her Arkansas master floral license and just recently became a certified floral designer."She's very good," said Annie Dunn, a loyal customer and friend of Joslin's.In January, she'll be able to add another accomplishment to her resume. She was one of 59 floral designers to be selected to build a flower-filled float at the Rose Parade. She will join the Fiesta Parade Floats team."I believe with all of my heart that if you follow the passion that's in your heart, dreams can come true," Joslin said. "This is an answered prayer for me."... https://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/arkansas-florist-selected-to-decorate-floats-at-tournament-of-roses-parade/1664383787

Effort to eliminate florist licenses in Louisiana becomes a thorny issue - Fox News

BATON ROUGE, La. – In Louisiana, florists must know the proper storage temperature for plants, wiring methods for various flowers and how to construct a cascade bouquet. They pay $100 a year.The Pelican state is the only state in the country that requires a license to sell flowers, a distinction that has become a point of contention among florists who say it legitimizes their trade and state lawmakers who feel Louisiana is too overwhelmed with a dizzying number of professional license requirements.State lawmakers wanted to cut back on the number of licenses by eliminating the floral one. That has drawn the ire of florists who take pride in regulating their profession – by weeding out people who know little about floral arrangements. Orchids sit on display at Red Onion in Baton Rouge. Several florists throughout the state say they want to keep a licensing and testing requirement in place. Louisiana is the only state in the country that requires florists to be licensed. (Fox News)Part of the... https://www.foxnews.com/politics/effort-to-eliminate-florist-licenses-in-louisiana-becomes-a-thorny-issue

Wedding Inspirations: What do you need to plan a party? AN.GLE Events dishes on event planning - The Advocate

The bride and groom, who grew up in New Orleans, love seafood. The ice bar was designed as a Louisiana seafood bar for raw oysters on the 1/2 shell, crabmeat ravigote, lousiana shrimp, sushi and ceviche with large bowls made out of ice to hold the shrimpBlue hydrangea and blue thistle were frozen into legs of the ice bar, again grounding the room with blue and adding the thistle as the Urquhart family is originally from Scotland and thistle is Scotland's national emblem. Iron arches were used to mimic the mirrored arches in the New Orleans Country Club's "gold room" and as a base to bring in the pops of colors to relate to the other rooms (with the colors that were pulled from the Urquhart plaid). Flowers by Kim Starr Wise.The couple's cipher designed by Betty Hunley was the final personalized touch. PROVIDED PHOTO BY A Bryan Photo The photos illustrating this story are from wedding reception at New Orleans Country Club: The bride and groom are from New Orleans, and they knew each other growing up but didn't start dating until a few years ago.What is the theme of the wedding? No theme, just a really fun and beautiful wedding.What elements of this party make it special?  Our main focus for this wedding was on the floral design. The New Orleans Country Club is already a beautiful space, so we created floral installations for each room that were all completely different but still cohesive.The couple loves blue so we used that as the base color. The style of the flowers was based on an English garden style. We incorporated the Urquhart (family) plaid into elements of the wedding and used that as inspiration with the florals by pulling in deep reds and greens to contrast the blue.We spent hours and hours working closely with florist Kim Starr Wise and the client using inspiration from many different places and pictures to achieve a look that was both unique and in keeping with the client’s aesthetic. It was a blast!*************What are the top three things that people need to bring you to plan a party?  1) A budget is helpful, but if unknown, a list of what’s most important to the client. 2) Trust in us and the planning process. 3) A fun guest list!What has been the most unusual request? Fourteen floor seats to a New Orleans Pelicans playoff game 10... https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/entertainment_life/article_4f0bec46-e6b0-11e8-accf-8b57cd241577.html