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Narcotics professor, florist found faith - Arlington Catholic Herald

Sale loved the work, but after a while was laid off. Her friend encouraged her to work withdetoxing adults at Fairfax Hospital. She told her friend, “I work with babies;I don’t know how to work with adults.’ She said, ‘Same thing, they just talk.’” So Sale became licensed through the state as a substance abuse treatmentprovider. As her interests and career aspirations grew, her time in theclassroom did, too. In 2000, she earned her bachelor’s in social work and amaster’s in counseling education in 2005, both from George Mason University inFairfax. Sale has worked in mental health, in atreatment center for youths and in an outpatient facility. One memorable jobwas working for the state with pregnant inmates in the five county jails ofNorthern Virginia. “I was doing social work and counselinggroups and case management. The stories you heard were horrific,” she said. Butshe also witnessed amazing transformations — inmates who now are married withchildren or who own businesses. “I’ve run into multiple people that I’ve helpedand they said, ‘We looked for you.’ There are three women I have known foryears,” she said.Working in jails piqued her interest inthe criminal justice system and prison management. One of her most recenteducational pursuits was attending the Drug Enforcement Administration trainingacademy at Quantico. “I can run through a range, I can break down a door,” shesaid with a laugh. She volunteers at Prince William County Adult DetentionCenter with the crisis intervention team, a group that serves inmates withmental health problems.  She’s proud ofthe way the jail guards and staff treat the inmates. Sale said that of the 1,000inmates, 35 percent have mental health issues. Soon, there will be a wing ofthe jail to accommodate them. “It is the most humane, respectful placeI’ve ever worked,” she said of the jail. She even takes her students on toursof the facility as part of the class she teaches at NOVA, Narcotics andDangerous Drugs. “I’m teaching my students that if you treat someone the rightway, you won’t have half the battles,” she said. That philosophy extends to the way sheinteracts with everyone, including her students. At the beginning of the schoolyear, she tells them she’s happy they chose to take her class. She gives out hercell phone number. Sale kno... https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Catholic_Living/Narcotics_professor,_florist_found_faith/

Narcotics professor, florist found faith

Sale loved the work, but after a while was laid off. Her friend encouraged her to work withdetoxing adults at Fairfax Hospital. She told her friend, “I work with babies;I don’t know how to work with adults.’ She said, ‘Same thing, they just talk.’” So Sale became licensed through the state as a substance abuse treatmentprovider. As her interests and career aspirations grew, her time in theclassroom did, too. In 2000, she earned her bachelor’s in social work and amaster’s in counseling education in 2005, both from George Mason University inFairfax. Sale has worked in mental health, in atreatment center for youths and in an outpatient facility. One memorable jobwas working for the state with pregnant inmates in the five county jails ofNorthern Virginia. “I was doing social work and counselinggroups and case management. The stories you heard were horrific,” she said. Butshe also witnessed amazing transformations — inmates who now are married withchildren or who own businesses. “I’ve run into multiple people that I’ve helpedand they said, ‘We looked for you.’ There are three women I have known foryears,” she said.Working in jails piqued her interest inthe criminal justice system and prison management. One of her most recenteducational pursuits was attending the Drug Enforcement Administration trainingacademy at Quantico. “I can run through a range, I can break down a door,” shesaid with a laugh. She volunteers at Prince William County Adult DetentionCenter with the crisis intervention team, a group that serves inmates withmental health problems.  She’s proud ofthe way the jail guards and staff treat the inmates. Sale said that of the 1,000inmates, 35 percent have mental health issues. Soon, there will be a wing ofthe jail to accommodate them. “It is the most humane, respectful placeI’ve ever worked,” she said of the jail. She even takes her students on toursof the facility as part of the class she teaches at NOVA, Narcotics andDangerous Drugs. “I’m teaching my students that if you treat someone the rightway, you won’t have half the battles,” she said. That philosophy extends to the way sheinteracts with everyone, including her students. At the beginning of the schoolyear, she tells them she’s happy they chose to take her class. She gives out hercell phone number. Sale kno... https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Catholic_Living/Narcotics_professor,_florist_found_faith/

These 16 Local Companies Can Help You Throw the Best Party Ever - Washingtonian.com

Stamp Rd., Temple Hills; 202-596-8445.Table Manners. Make an event especially Instagrammable with dozens of colors and varieties of runners, napkins, and tablecloths for rent at this Fairfax showroom. Offerings range from violet sequined linens for glam nighttime affairs to an oversize green gingham tablecloth ideal for a back-yard barbecue. The company also has a factory, so it can make custom-size products. Chairs and tables are available, too. Showroom (by appointment), 8451 Hilltop Rd., Suite L, Fairfax; warehouse,5345 46th Ave., Hyattsville; 301-277-0582.We’re Having a Party. A kid-focused rental company with nearly two dozen bounce houses to choose from, including princess castles and a monster-truck contraption, plus pint-size tables and popcorn-popping carts. For parents, it also has margarita machines. 2300 Perkins Pl., Silver Spring; 301-589-5008.Booze in BulkCostco. The price-club store requires membership to buy beer, wine, and liquor (and most of its Maryland stores don’t sell the harder stuff), but many items cost 20 percent less than traditional retail. It also sells its own Kirkland label of wine, beer, and spirits. Multiple area locations.DC Kegs. More than 800 beers, wines, and ciders by the keg, delivered to you cold on the day of your bash.First Vine. This direct importer specializes in European wines from small Spanish, French, and Italian producers. Many bottles cost less than $20 each. The company delivers to your door.Total Wine & More. This local chain boasts hundreds of wines, from cheap to collectible, plus spirits and beer. You’ll get discounts for ordering by the case and can order online and have items delivered. Multiple Virginia and Maryland locations.Other HelpBarSphere. Hire a mixology pro—or wine-pouring wiz—for your next gathering. Ball-capped bartenders show up with supplies and ice; they’ll provide the liquor for events with a cash bar. 855-277-4373.Bialek’s Music. In business almost 40 years, this family-run company pairs party hosts with live-music pros such as DJs, steel drummers, or a Beatles cover band. Photo booths and lighting can also be arranged. By appointment, 932 Hungerford Dr., Suite 3, Rockville; 301-340-6206.McCallum Sauber Wholesale Florist. This longtime wholesaler sells its rainbow-hued selection of flowers to pros and the DIY-savvy public at low, if not cheap, prices. It recently moved to new digs in Lanham. 5001 Forbes Blvd., Suites A and B, Lanham; 202-526-5253.Middle Atlantic Wholesale Florist. In a warehouse setting, this floral provider equips both pro and amateur bloom arrangers. A small stock of flower supplies (foam, baskets, vases) helps wannabe Martha Stewarts. 4406 Wheeler Ave., Alexandria; 703-370-1092.TaskRabbit.com and Thumbtack.com. These two gig-economy giants can put you in touch with local independent contractors—a bartender for your cocktail party, a guitarist to play during a holiday bash, a tarot-card reader. Enter your party dates and needs, and multiple vendors (with customer ratings) bid on your business.This article appears in the March 2018 issue of Washingtonian.

High school notebook: Vaughn Flowers stepping in larger role for Rolling Hills Prep boys basketball team - The Daily Breeze

Divisions are on Saturday.The L.A. City Section semifinals start at 1 p.m. at Roybal Learning Center (1200 Colton St., Los Angeles) with the two girls games, El Camino Real-Granada Hills Charter and Fairfax-Westchester, at 3 p.m.The boys games start at 5 p.m. with Taft taking on Fairfax, followed by Westchester-Granada Hills Charter.The Southern Section semifinals will take place at California Baptist University. The first girls game is at 2 p.m. (Mater Dei-Windward, followed by Etiwanda-Harvard-Westlake). Bishop Montgomery opens the boys schedule at 6:30 p.m. against Sierra Canyon, followed by Etiwanda-Mater Dei.San Pedro’s Barrios heading to stateSan Pedro sophomore Sydney Barrios finished second at 143 pounds at the L.A. City Section wrestling finals on Saturday to qualify for CIF State Girls Wrestling Championships Friday and Saturday in Visalia.Barrios will join Mira Costa’s trio of Sasha Medvidovic (150), Allysa Nocum (121) and Viviana Ramirez (189) as South Bay wrestlers competing. Wrestling begins Friday at 9 a.m.Mira Costa water polo moving onThe Mira Costa girls water polo team advanced to the semifinals of the CIF Southern Section Division 3 playoffs with Saturday’s 8-4 win over Rosary.The fourth-seeded Mustangs (20-10) will take on top-seeded Harvard-Westlake (23-4) in the semifinals on Wednesday at the William Woollett Aquatics Center (4601 Walnut Ave., Irvine). http://www.dailybreeze.com/2018/02/20/high-school-notebook-vaughn-flowers-stepping-in-larger-role-for-rolling-hills-prep-boys-basketball-team/

Phoenix activity investigation into Ready Flowers and ZFlowers - The Sydney Morning Herald

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission stepped in to investigate the online florist. Local florists severed their ties after Ready Flowers stopped paying them, with a Fairfax Media investigation finding 23 florists across Australia were collectively owed $188,000. Rita Sakr, owner of Wildroses Florist, was out of pocket $22,500 and was forced to dismantle her custom-built kiosk at an Eastgardens shopping centre, shift her business into the garage of her Canterbury home and work at her sister's cafe. Florist Rita Sakr at work in her garage after she had to close her shop when she wasn't paid by Ready Flowers.  Photo: Steven SiewertIt was the beginning of the end for Ready Flowers.Hegarty's parents, Deborah and Peter Hegarty, put Ready Flowers into administration last month and David Stimpson and Anne Meagher of SV Partners were subsequently appointed as liquidators.Ready Flowers resurfacesHowever, Ready Flowers has already resurfaced in the form of ZFlowers. The Ready Flowe... http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/finance/phoenix-activity-investigation-into-ready-flowers-and-zflowers-20170515-gw4wm2.html

NC couple reschedules wedding due to Florence; donates flowers to cancer patients

Chesapeake Bay WHAT'S HAPPENING: Rain still in the forecast from Florence Regulators keep watch on toxic waste sites during hurricane Hurricane Florence to test South Carolina infrastructure Snakes alive! As waters rise, beware of reptiles Birds thrown from vehicle while being transported from the coast 'We are coming to get you': Crews work to rescue residents from rising flood waters 5 hacks to keep your smartphone charged during a power outage 'Threat becomes reality': Florence begins days of rain, wind 2 years after disastrous flood, Florence scares small town Verizon Wireless, other companies offer free service to those impacted by storm a href="https://www.wso... https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/nc-couple-reschedules-wedding-due-to-florence-donates-flowers-to-cancer-patients/834688189

Schaefer Wholesale Florist Launches New & Improved Website For Better Customer Experience

Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. “SWF is continually seeking ways to fulfill our client’s needs with the highest-quality fresh-cut flowers, special event supplies, and more, and the new website does just that. With the new website, we not only expanded our customer reach with a clean, modern look, but deliver easy to access direct buying options that improve customer selection and offer expanding buying power with outstanding costs savings. In addition, we are excited about the new informational video tutorials on the new site.”- Sherry Schaefer, Buyer/Owner, Schaefer Wholesale Florist. The new website allows Schaefer Wholesale Florist to better serve their clients and continue the tradition of delivering the highest quality products with competitive prices. At Schaefer Wholesale Florist, the new site promises a fresh, up-to-date look that is easily navigated, to make selecting and purchasing the finest, freshest florals and accessories with value packed pricing, cost saving shipping solutions, and excellent service. Visit Schaefer Wholesale Florist (https://www.SWFlorist.com) today, experience the ease of the new client-centric website and find your favorite fresh florals and supplies! Bio: In 1958, Schaefer Wholesale Florist began providing stunning fresh cut flowers to florists, wedding and floral designers, retail and wholesale merchants, and special events planners. Their business has grown successfully due to guaranteed on-time delivery of premium fresh flowers and foliage to customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Today their longstanding tradition of quality, service, and value continues with the South American Direct Program, the Holland Fresh Cut Direct Program, Quick Buy online ordering, and Dutch-Direct Online/Ecommerce Auction. As always, Schaefer Wholesale Florist continues to meet their longstanding goal of delivering the freshest fresh cut flowers anywhere along with foliage, plants, supplies, and accessories. Source: Schaefer Wholesale Florist ... http://www.perishablenews.com/index.php?article=0070771

Ask LaFleur: How is the money for my South Carolina wildflower license plate spent?

The focus is broader now, but funds raised by the plates still go exclusively toward beautification projects through the Highway Beautification Fund, according to the South Carolina Department of Transportation website.  A state law that dates back to 1990 mandates that the fund may only be used for landscaping, wildflower planting, scenic easements or other highway enhancement projects. Eligible projects include wildflower planting, gateway projects, landscaping and bike or pedestrian paths, according to DOT. Ask LaFleur: When will Greenville glass recycling begin? Rubbing alcohol challenge: What made the South Carolina case more dangerous? Brian Keys, deputy secretary for finance and administration for DOT, said the department is currently working to finalize an agreement with the South Carolina Department of Parks and Tourism specifically for beautification projects tied directly to welcome centers across South Carolina.  The fee for the "Keep It Beautiful" plate is $54 for two years. It's available to all South Carolina residents. More than 12,000 of the tags have been purchased, according to DOT, and the tag is one of the state's most popular specialty plates. Do you have a question you want answered? Send it to elafleur@greenvillenews.com, call Elizabeth at (864) 270-1678 or send questions via mail to Elizabeth LaFleur, 32 E. Broad St., Greenville, SC 29601. Answers will appear in the Tuesday and Friday print editions of The Greenville News. In The News: Demolition underway at Augusta Road home In The News: 7 things you might not know about Greenville... https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/asklafleur/2018/07/16/south-carolina-wildflower-license-plate/768317002/

Elizabethtown Florist moving, launching new brand

Posh Posy.“Posh Posy is an on-trend event design studio that will be serving North Carolina, South Carolina, and southeast Virginia,” Haskins stated.Specializing in corporate and special events, private dinner parties, and weddings, the new venture will allow customers to work with an array of other industry professionals and unique artisans to develop a cohesive design plan tailored to the unique needs and desires of each customer.“The client will be given the full treatment, seeing a mock table setting or backdrop design before making the final approval,” Haskins explained. “It will be an experience like none other, with charm, style, and a touch of the south.”After closing June 28, Elizabethtown Florist, as well as Posh Posy, will open at their new location on July 2. The businesses will be located at 408 W. Broad Street in Elizabethtown.Chrysta Carroll can be reached by calling 910-862-4163 or emailing ccarroll@bladenjournal.com. ... https://www.bladenjournal.com/news/18805/elizabethtown-florist-moving-launching-new-brand