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What The Supreme Court's Wedding Cake Ruling Means For Northwest

No one - including LGBTQ people - should be refused service just because of who they are," Wheeler said. Sweet Cakes By Melissa In 2013, the owners of Sweet Cakes by Melissa, a bakery in Gresham, Oregon, refused to sell a wedding cake to a lesbian couple. The state’s Bureau of Labor and Industries later responded and hit the bakery with a $135,000 fine. Jim Oleske, a law professor at Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, told OPB's talk show, Think Out Loud, the Colorado case is more like the Oregon case than the Washington case. “The Oregon case, I don’t think the majority decision in Masterpiece will end up deciding the Oregon case," Oleske said. "But there was a claim in the Oregon case of bias against the labor commissioner. It was a different type of bias claim.” The now shuttered Sweet Cakes bakery was owned by Melissa and Aaron Klein. Like in the Colorado case, the Kleins said they refused to make a wedding cake for the lesbian couple because of their religious beliefs. “We think this has direct application to the Kleins’ case because the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries was equally hostile to the Klein’s sincerely hostile religious beliefs when it ruled against them,” said Adam Gustafson, who represents the Kleins. Gustafson cited a Facebook post by Oregon labor commissioner Brad Avakian. Gustafson argued it was prejudicial against the Kleins. Others disagreed and said Avakian’s statements aren’t as disparaging as what the Colorado Civil Rights Commission said. In a statement, a spokeswoman for Avakian says the agencies “rulings have been consistent with Oregon public accommodations law and the United States Constitution.” The Kleins have asked the Oregon Supreme Court to hear the case. But the court hasn’t said whether it will. Reported from Richland, Washington and Portland. Christy George, Austin Jenkins, OPB’s Molly Solomon and KUOW’s Derek Wang contributed to this report. http://kuow.org/post/what-supreme-courts-wedding-cake-ruling-means-northwest

BRnow.org - Religious liberty of florist, bakers in courts' hands ... - Brnow

Washington State Supreme Court on her appeal of a judgment against her for refusing to design a floral arrangement for a gay wedding. Aaron and Melissa Klein, forced to close their Gresham, Ore., bakery after they refused to bake a cake for a lesbian couple’s commitment ceremony, have appealed their case to the Oregon Court of Appeals. In the case of Stutzman, Washington’s highest court heard her appeal Nov. 15 at Bellevue College in Bellevue, the latest deliberation in Stutzman’s three-year battle to live out her Christian faith that affirms marriage as a commitment between one man and one woman. Stutzman, owner of Arlene Flowers in Richmond, is represented by Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF). “A Muslim graphics designer should not be compelled to create designs promoting a Jewish Friends of Israel group, a gay public relations manager shouldn’t be forced to promote the Westboro Baptist Church, and a Christian floral designer shouldn’t be forced to create custom wedding designs for a wedding that is not between one man and one woman,” ADF attorney Kristin Waggoner said proceedings posted on the court’s website. Stutzman is appealing a lower court’s Feb. 18, 2015 ruling that she violated the U.S. and state civil rights of Robert Ingersoll and Curt Freed when she refused two years earlier to design floral arrangements for their wedding. She offered instead to provide floral stems and referred them to other florists to arrange the flowers. The lower court held Stutzman personally liable for the plaintiffs’ attorney fees and damages, putting her in danger of losing her business and personal holdings. Both the state of... http://www.brnow.org/News/November-2016/Religious-liberty-of-florist-bakers-in-courts-ha

Religious liberty of florist, bakers in courts' hands - Brnow

Washington State Supreme Court on her appeal of a judgment against her for refusing to design a floral arrangement for a gay wedding. Aaron and Melissa Klein, forced to close their Gresham, Ore., bakery after they refused to bake a cake for a lesbian couple’s commitment ceremony, have appealed their case to the Oregon Court of Appeals. In the case of Stutzman, Washington’s highest court heard her appeal Nov. 15 at Bellevue College in Bellevue, the latest deliberation in Stutzman’s three-year battle to live out her Christian faith that affirms marriage as a commitment between one man and one woman. Stutzman, owner of Arlene Flowers in Richmond, is represented by Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF). “A Muslim graphics designer should not be compelled to create designs promoting a Jewish Friends of Israel group, a gay public relations manager shouldn’t be forced to promote the Westboro Baptist Church, and a Christian floral designer shouldn’t be forced to create custom wedding designs for a wedding that is not between one man and one woman,” ADF attorney Kristin Waggoner said proceedings posted on the court’s website. Stutzman is appealing a lower court’s Feb. 18, 2015 ruling that she violated the U.S. and state civil rights of Robert Ingersoll and Curt Freed when she refused two years earlier to design floral arrangements for their wedding. She offered instead to provide floral stems and referred them to other florists to arrange the flowers. The lower court held Stutzman personally liable for the plaintiffs’ attorney fees and damages, putting her in danger of losing her business and personal holdings. Both the state of... http://www.brnow.org/News/November-2016/Religious-liberty-of-florist-bakers-in-courts-ha

Sixth former found hanging after watching Channel 4 black comedy Flowers - Daily Mail

The 'highly intelligent' teenager, who had suffered mental health problems since the age of 13, was found dead the following morning at the £33,000-a-year Gresham's School in Holt, Norfolk.The six episodes of Flowers were all screened in the five days before Rebecca's death and focused on the dysfunctional lives of an eccentric family. Rebecca Haley, 18, was found dead the day after she was 'distressed' by a Channel 4 showThe programme starred Broadchurch actress Olivia Colman - a former pupil at Gresham's School - as trombone teacher Deborah Flowers and Julian Barratt as her depressed husband Maurice, a children's author.Barratt's character made a failed attempt to hang himself in the opening scenes of the first episode shown on April 25 this year.Rebecca's best friend, a fellow pupil at the school, said in a statement read to the inquest in Norwich that they had watched the last episode together on the night of April 29.She said that they had both been left 'upset and emotional' by the programme which dealt with 'issues around suicide and depression' and had hugged each other before going to bed.Norfolk area coroner Yvonne Blake recorded a narrative conclusion, saying Rebecca had a history of depression and self harm and had declined 'various therapies offered to her' while taking medication.She added in her conclusion: 'She was found dead at school but there were no warning signs that she planned to take her own life.' Rebecca and her friend had watched Flowers, starring Olivia Colman and Anna ChancellorMs Blake said: 'I am not satisfied to the criminal standard that Rebecca appreciated the consequences of her actions.'I think there was a lot going on. She had seen a very emotiona... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3871064/Sixth-former-hanging-watching-Channel-4-black-comedy-Flowers.html

Family of Gresham teen struck by flower delivery driver files $16M lawsuit - KATU

GoFundMe for Viri Orozco-HernandezGRESHAM, Ore. — The family of a Gresham teen who was seriously injured when she was struck by a flower delivery driver earlier this year has filed a $16 million lawsuit.Viri Orozco-Hernandez, 13, and a friend were walking home from school in April and using a crosswalk when a driver ran a red light and struck the girls.Viri was hospitalized with brain trauma and several broken bones.The driver of the van, Deann Lepoidevin told KATU News after the crash she had blacked out. The lawsuit Viri's parents filed claimed Lepoidevin's employer, Nancy's Flowers, hired her without her disclosing her history of seizures and epilepsy.The lawsuit also alleges negligence on Nancy's Floral for not asking about Lepoidevin's medical history upon hiring her. http://katu.com/news/local/family-of-gresham-teen-struck-by-flower-delivery-driver-files-16m-lawsuit

Five Couples Escape the Familiar for Destination Weddings - Louisville.com

Louisville. Although several were used, we wanted to support more.”Brooke Wethington & Scott MorrisonWed on June 7, 2018?Lowndes Grove Plantation, Charleston, South CarolinaPhotographer: Firm AnchorFlowers: Out of the Garden, CharlestonHair and makeup: Meg Workman, CharlestonAttire: Dress from Robert Bullock. Suit from JoS. A. Bank.“The lifesaver to planning my wedding was Instagram,” Brooke says. “I would search hashtags of Charleston weddings. When you plan a destination wedding, you can cut costs by getting married on a weekday — venues are almost half the cost on a Thursday! I was under the impression that planning a destination wedding can be a way to cut costs — less people? — and that is false. I went significantly over my budget due to traveling and adding small details to make my guests more comfortable. And I came home with too many personalized koozies and ChapSticks, so that’s a detail I may have left out. It was the best time having all of my favorite people on the beach just relaxing for days before and after. I strongly suggest having a large area for people to hang out. We rented a large house with a pool. So fun!”Hannah Sells & Geoff LyversWed on July 21, 2018Lost River Cave, Bowling GreenPhotographer: Zoe DannenmuellerHairstylist: Kimberly Spears (and helping hand throughout the day)Attire: Ivory and stone Galina tank ball gown with layered tulle skirt from David’s Bridal and white high-top Converse. Khaki Tommy Hilfiger blazer, khaki Calvin Klein slim-fit pants, navy Roundtree and Yorke leather suspenders, chestnut Crevo Camden leather boots.Makeup: Maggie Bellamy with Makeup by Maggie and the Browtique“You don’t have to have a destination elopement to elope,” Hannah says. “You can elope somewhere cool in public in the town that you live in and skip the cost of a venue and save an incredible amount of money. If you choose somewhere in nature, you don’t even need to buy decorations. If you’re worried about celebrating with or including friends and family, just have a reception after the elopement. Your wedding day and wedding planning are both as hard and as stressful as you make them be.”Kaitlan Bondurant & Robin HerringtonWed on October 20, 2018?Cliffview Lodge, Red River Gorge, Campton, KentuckyPhotographer: Mickie WintersFlowers: Bel-Air Florist, Versailles, KentuckyAttire: Dress from Madison James. Suit from Wildfang.?Hair: Lavish Looks, Sparkle BeelerKaitlan is from Cincinnati and Robin is from Louisville, so Red River Gorge was a good meeting point between the two locations. “Standing in front of the beautiful gorge with all of our friends and family was magical,” Robin says. “We had 60 guests and it was the perfect amount for us. We were able to give all of our guests personal attention, and by the end of the weekend everybody felt like one big family.“(Instagram is) great for initial inspiration, but we started to second-guess our planning decisions after seeing a gorgeous escort card table or fun food station. Trust your instincts and believe in your vision. And get a wedding planner. For real. Jeannie Smith, our planner and coordinator (AshBy Wedding & Event Planning), knew what vendors would be appropriate for what we wanted and, more importantly, knew the vendors that would be willing to trek out into the ... https://www.louisville.com/content/five-couples-escape-familiar-destination-weddings

Conway florist donates flowers for fifth-graders celebration of life - Abccolumbia.com

Wright was in the principal’s office following the fight when she grabbed her head, threw up, and lost consciousness.The Colleton County Coroner has not released a cause of death.Meanwhile, a South Carolina florist is donating his time and talent to give her a proper farewell.ABC’s Nick Papantonis has more. ... https://www.abccolumbia.com/2019/04/02/conway-florist-donates-flowers-for-fifth-graders-celebration-of-life/

April flowers and snow showers possible in Deep South - Montreal Gazette

Tuesday in northern Georgia, but no snow accumulation is expected there.But it could be cold enough for snow mixed with rain in counties near Interstate 85 in South Carolina. Forecasters say if the snow is heavy enough, there could be brief accumulation likely under 1 inch (2.5 centimetres) on grassy surfaces.The Greenville area hasn’t seen April snow since 2007 and hasn’t had a measurable April snow since 1987 when 0.3 inches (0.8 centimetres) fell.Forecasters say the system that could cause snow may also cause flooding in areas in Charleston that go underwater when tides are unusually high. Hanes: Five pedestrian deaths in four months in Montreal is an... Victoria sur le Parc????????,????????????? ... https://montrealgazette.com/pmn/news-pmn/april-flowers-and-snow-showers-possible-in-deep-south/wcm/4449ea18-0f4b-4b86-a8e9-05ea874cfb2a

58-year-old Beaufort flower shop to reopen in August - Hilton Head Island Packet

After working on a luxury skincare line and getting it on the shelves at Harrods, Stone took her two sons on a summer trip to South Carolina in 2013. Vacationing on Fripp Island with friends and family brought back happy memories of growing up in the South. Returning to London was a little sad for Stone and her sons -- ultimately, the city's "cold, gray" weather and commuter culture weren't working for the trio anymore. Sign Up and Save Get six months of free digital access to The Island Packet #ReadLocal Stone and her sons moved to Lady's Island last June, and spent the summer renovating an old house Stone had found on a trip the previous Thanksgiving. ... https://www.islandpacket.com/news/business/article33698721.html