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BigHearted Blooms sows cheer in nursing homes, hospitals with floral acts of kindness - cleveland.com

Montefiore. (Lynn Ischay/The Plain Dealer)The bouquet assembly lineThe day before the Montefiore visit, Buddenbaum was standing in the organization’s studio on St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland, surrounded by dismembered flower arrangements, walking over a floor covered with bits of stems, petals and leaves from roses, lilies, carnations, chrysanthemums and other floral detritus. It looked like a flower shop massacre.Volunteers had multiple works-in-progress spread across several tables as they sorted, pruned, cut, stacked and arranged flowers in donated glass vases.“You’re not just thinking about putting them in a bottle, you’re looking at them with love,” said volunteer Jenny Herrmann, of Shaker Heights.Don't Edit[embedded content]Don't Editimg class="article__image-content" srcset="https://www.cleveland.com/resizer/m5yp5yVo_L9c0hlKk9d_SimEXfk=/325x0/smart/advancelocal-adapter-image-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/expo.advance.net/img/b83d640d98/width2048/02a_bigheartedblooms.jpeg 325w, https://www.cleveland.com/resizer/l-AnejdBf-jI0hOdwCRt0Q19bmk=/700x0/smart/advancelocal-adapter-image-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/expo.advance.net/img/b83d640d98/width2048/02a_bigheartedblooms.jpeg 700w" src="https://www.cleveland.com/resizer/m5yp5yVo_L9c0hlKk9d_SimEXfk... https://www.cleveland.com/news/g66l-2019/12/0b4530ec81353/bighearted-blooms-sows-cheer-in-nursing-homes-hospitals-with-floral-acts-of-kindness.html

In the Know: Ruth Messmer Florist moves in Fort Myers for first time in 62 years - The News-Press

Ruth Messmer Florist. For 62 years, since 1957, the flower shop sat off U.S. 41 about a mile south of downtown Fort Myers at 3366 Cleveland Ave., at the northwest corner of Maravilla Avenue. Not anymore. Last month, the shop moved for just the second time in its existence. Florist co-owners Heather Messmer, daughter of the late Ruth Messmer, and Jessica Gnagey, a granddaughter, moved the shop to 1850 Boy Scout Drive, just west of U.S. 41 and east of Sam Galloway Ford on the far-right corner Sunview Business Center. They are in the former location of Golf Shoes Plus and have signed a five-year lease. The shop began on the front porch of Ruth Messmer’s home in 1952 on the northwest corner of Page Field near what is now the La-Z-Boy Furniture Gallery. It also had a satellite location for about 25 years at The Atrium off College Parkway, a building that was demolished earlier this year to make way for the new FineMark Bank headquarters. Next week, Nov. 11-17, the new location will celebrate its grand re-opening with daily specials on different flowers. ... https://www.news-press.com/story/news/2019/11/05/ruth-messmer-florist-moves-fort-myers-first-time-62-years/4075874002/

New flower business blooms in Huron - Sandusky Register

Sweet Pea because the due date was in April,” Gilbert said. “It sort of feels like taking some of the bad and turning it into something good.” Most of her flowers come from local growers or Cleveland if it’s not naturally grown in Ohio. She hopes to eventually grow more of her own flowers but was limited this year because of time constraints.Gilbert has been showing up at pop-up shop events like the Huron’s Lakefront Market to offer unique flowers and bouquet arrangements that people can’t get from ordering online.“I can get a wider variety of flowers and give people the experience of creating their own bouquet,” Gilbert said. “I offer advice and help. You could go to a supermarket and pick up a prearranged bouquet, but it’s not going to be as personal.”The community has reacted positively to her growing business.“There’s been nothing but excitement and support. Outside my family, it’s been the most fulfilling thing I have done,” Gilbert said. “It has legs of its own and some times I just feel like I’m walking behind to support it.”Reach reporter Michael Harrington at [email protected], follow the Register at Facebook.com/SanduskyRegister... http://www.sanduskyregister.com/story/201906120022

Women not always happy to get flowers and a card: Richmond Heights Police Blotter - cleveland.com

Responding officers found a box, containing flowers and a card. The woman said there is a history of domestic violence and that she was afraid the Cleveland man, 41, might return to the home. She left with her daughter to stay with a family member for the night. Disturbance, Steven BoulevardA man reported at 2:15 a.m. June 11 that a North Olmsted woman, 35, had been dropped off at his home. She was drunk and he wanted her to leave. Officers found the woman had left on foot, but were unable to locate her and assumed she had been picked up by a friend.An hour later, the woman returned to the home and began pounding at the door. Officers found her hiding in the back yard, where she continued to yell and act belligerent. She was subsequently arrested for persistent disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.Criminal trespassing, Wilson Mills RoadA 55-year-old resident, who had previously been banned from Dave’s Supermarket for shoplifting, was located at the store June 11. The man told a manager that his attorney had told him he could return to the store. He was banned once again and told he would be arrested if he returned.Domestic violence, Richmond Park Drive EastA man, 43, was arrested for domestic violence and disrupting public servic... https://www.cleveland.com/community/2019/06/women-not-always-happy-with-flowers-and-card-richmond-heights-police-blotter.html

The 4 best florists in Cleveland - Yahoo News

Photo: Urban Orchid/Yelp" data-reactid="17" Photo: Urban Orchid/YelpLooking to explore the best florists around?Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top florists in Cleveland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for florists.1. Urban OrchidPhoto: urban orchid/Yelp" data-reactid="34" Photo: urban orchid/YelpUrban Orchid. Located at 1455 W. 29th St. in Ohio City - West Side, the florist is the highest-rated florist in Cleveland, boasting five stars out of 55 reviews on Yelp." data-reactid="38" Topping the list is Urban Orchid. Located at 1455 W. 29th St. in Ohio City - West Side, the florist is the highest-rated florist in Cleveland, boasting five stars out of 55 reviews on Yelp.2. Al Wilhelmy FlowersPhoto: al wilhelmy flowers/Yelp" data-reactid="47" Photo: al wilhelmy flowers/YelpAl Wilhelmy Flowers, situated at 17458 Lorain Ave. With five stars out of 10 reviews on Yelp, the florist and floral design... https://news.yahoo.com/4-best-florists-cleveland-212713459.html

Arnold, Carl J. - The Chattanoogan

Carl J. Arnold, former Interstate Life executive, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 102 years of age. Carl was born in Franklin County, Tennessee, January 25, 1917 and attended Franklin County Public school. He earned his B.S. from Bowling Green College of Commerce (now Western Kentucky) in 1939 and taught school in Wellsburg, West Va.   He was employed by TVA before entering the Navy in 1942. After being honorably discharged as Lieutenant Senior Grade in 1946, he went to work for Interstate Life and Accident Insurance Company and retired in 1984 as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. Carl was an active member of the First Centenary United Methodist Church having served as Treasurer, leader of the Discussion Sunday School Class and President of the Baker-New-Mur class. He was a member of the Chattanooga Kiwanis Club serving as Treasurer, Finance Chairman and Board Member with almost 40 years of perfect attendance. He had a special interest in the Educational Assistance Committee and served as its Chairman for many years. He served as Chairman and was a long-... https://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/11/14/399569/Arnold-Carl-J..aspx

Abloom Florist donates flowers to Shannondale Healthcare Center - The knoxville focus

Storm said. “We also dropped some flowers off at the front and at the nurse’s stations.”That represented a day of giving by the Tennessee Teleflora Unit, of which Storm is a member and Teleflora annually donates to service providers, including senior healthcare centers, police stations, fire stations and other members of the institutions of public service.“We have a Tennessee Teleflora Unit,” Storm said. “I’m a member and every year we donate flowers and that has to be in the service industry.”But providing service is nothing new for Abloom Florist, a company that prides itself on exemplary customer service.The company provides floral arrangements for weddings, funerals, parties and other events and Storm said that customer service is a key to the company’s success. Roy and Hazel Drinnen have owned the business since 1983. Hazel works in the shop and Roy runs daily errands to the post office.“We wanted to be a florist who brought something a little bit different,” Storm said. “There are a lot of florists in Knoxville and we’ve always prided ourselves on our customer service.“My parents pretty much bought the business and I went to work in it. We’ve prided ourselves on being a little bit different.”Storm also said that her work brings her plenty of rewards.“This is very rewarding to me because everybody likes to get flowers,” she said. “Even with funerals, the people are always pleased because we help them do what they want to remember their loved one.”... http://knoxfocus.com/archives/this-weeks-focus/abloom-florist-donates-flowers-shannondale-healthcare-center/

Hill, Charles W. - The Chattanoogan

Randal Hamby and A. C. York. Charles served six years in the United States Army, Artillery Division, and was stationed in Korea for two years.  He attended Tennessee Tech, and graduated from UTC with a BS in Industrial Engineering.  He was employed at Combustion Engineering for over 34 years where he worked in the Boiler Division.  He was an active member of Ridgedale Baptist Church and the Covenant Sunday School Class.  He served in many capacities, but his favorite role was being a greeter.  Charles’ friendly smile and happy personality touched many lives. Charles had many interests which included woodworking, fishing, camping, and traveling, but most of all, he loved being surrounded by his family and friends.  Charles was also an avid Tennessee Vols fan.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 16, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 17, at 11:30 a.m. in the East Brainerd Chapel with Dr. Bill Owens officiating.  Interment with military honors will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Dr. Doug Plumlee officiating.  Honorary pallbearers will be the Covenant Sunday School Class. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ridgedale Baptist Church, 1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.  Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN  37421. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com. ... https://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/7/14/393218/Hill-Charles-W..aspx

Hodges, Herbert H., Sr. - The Chattanoogan

Herbert H. Hodges, Sr., age 88, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. He was born in Kodak, Tennessee to the late Wilburn and Nellie Randles Hodges.  Herbert was a 1949 graduate of Sevierville High School.  He served our country in the United States Army in the 361st Engineer Construction Battalion.  Herbert was retired from TVA with over 33 years of service.  He served as Superintendent over three hydro plants, the Chickamauga and Nickajack on the main river and Tims Ford on the Elk River near Winchester.  Herbert was an active member of Christ United Methodist Church where he served as treasurer for over 15 years.    He was preceded in death by a son, Herbert Hodges, Jr.; sisters, Edna Hodges and Helen Moses; and son-in-law, Stephen Harper Herbert is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ruth Crichton Hodges; children, Teresa (Randy) McConnell, Barry (Julie) Hodges, Lynn (Rick) Rife and Lea Harper; daughter-in-law, Carol Pursley Hodges; grandchildren, Lindsay (Rob) Forgey, Scott (Sarah)... https://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/6/27/392541/Hodges-Herbert-H.-Sr..aspx