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Mobile woman says cemetery moved her mother's gravesite

That's what happened to one Mobile woman, now her and her sisters want answers.Every year for Mother's Day, Maria Richardson visits Gethsemane Cemetery on Mobile St. to leave flowers at her mother's gravesite.This year, her mother's headstone was no where to be found."I couldn't find her headstone. I called my family saying I've been here for an hour, walking. Had other people helping me, good Samaritan helping me walk the place," Richardson said.The following Monday, when Richardson called the cemetery to ask what had happened, she said employees couldn't find the site either. The next day, they told Richardson they found it. So, she went to the cemetery and took pictures of what she saw, a gravesite filled with fresh sand and her mother's headstone plopped on top."Really what I'm feeling is hurt and betrayal here," Richardson said.Richardson and her sister, Irma Everette, said this is not where their mother was buried."I am unsure of who is in this resting place and I don't think we will ever know again. We know she's not there but that's our peace. It's been disturbed," Everette said.The sisters said an employee told t... http://www.fox10tv.com/story/38337803/mobile-woman-says-cemetery-moved-her-mothers-grave-sight

The Rundown: Florist licenses, bulletproof backpacks, animal abuse and more news in Louisiana politics today - The Advocate

Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge.12:30 p.m. American Association of University Women (AAUW) Lobby Day Luncheon at the Capitol.2 p.m. Gov. Edwards, Health Secretary Rebekah Gee and economist Jim Richardson unveil findings of Medicaid expansion economic report.Tweet beatPro- @JohnBelforLA group has a new ad pushing back on anti-Edwards @TruthInPolLA campaign, though not directly by name (note there is a "the truth is" reference in there). #lalege#lagovhttps://t.co/N2ihl753Mx— Elizabeth Crisp (@elizabethcrisp) April 9, 2018Senators say goodbye to @HelenaMorenoLA. Alario: "We're gonna miss you around here." #lalege#lagovpic.twitter.com/iFXSIoQyai— Elizabeth Crisp (@elizabethcrisp) April 9, 2018Proud to call @HelenaMorenoLA a friend. She’s is one of the most respected members of #lalege. It’s been my honor to work with her, and I look forward to working with her in her new role on the New Orleans City Council. Thanks for all your work, Helena. #lagovpic.twitter.com/P5My5SuLnQ— John Bel Edwards (@LouisianaGov) April 9, 2018Rep. @HelenaMorenoLA giving her farewell speech to the House on her final day, before leaving for the New Orleans City Council...they will be better for having her, we will miss her dearly! She is a strong & dedicated leader and a loyal & true friend! #fam@JPMorrellpic.twitter.com/cdMA2xIm9x— Walt Leger (@WaltLeger) April 9, 2018#TheFam is forever! Unfortunately for you, @HelenaMorenoLA is already taken as #Godmother of a hr... http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/article_d6c68bce-3c5a-11e8-b130-1f64349659a5.html

Smith's Florist in Gloucester Courthouse area changes ownership - Daily Press

With the help of a business broker, Smith’s Florist found a couple — Michael and Emilie Richardson — who were willing to relocate from Florida because they had family in Newport News.Michael Richardson, with a corporate background in retail, wholesale planning and store management, had been growing flowers as a hobby for about 35 years and designing arrangements for a dozen. Wife Emilie Richardson, a former art teacher, also has a background in specialty retail.“I think it’s super important to us to maintain the relationship they have built with the community,” said Emilie Richardson, who is from Georgia. “It’s a promise of good customer service and high quality arrangements — that’s why people love Smith’s.”The Richardsons will keep the Smith’s Florist and Gift Shoppe name and would like for the employees to stay on, including Field and Soles, the husband said. The business employs four full-time and nine part-time workers, including the new owners.The business has kept employees for decades, including floral designer Katie Dutton for 40 years and floral designer Tracy Shumaker for nearly 20 years. The employees said they called Smith “Mama.”Already, Field said the couple has brought in fresh ideas, particularly with the storefront window displays.“I think Gloucester will welcome them, I do,” Field said.Before buying the business, the Richardsons said they visited secretly and asked nearby residents for recommendations on where to get flowers.“Everyone said Smith’s,” said Michael Richardson, who hails from Kentucky.So far, the couple has been learning from the twins and the staff over the past four weeks and are preparing for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day.The new owners have been fielding questions from residents, and Michael Richardson said Smith’s will continue to participate in community events like the Daffodil Festival and will continue tr... http://www.dailypress.com/business/dp-tidewaterbiz-smiths-florist-20180125-story.html

Booksellers Show Off Creativity in Holiday Window Displays - BTW

TOO holiday-y) feel. It seems to have worked, representing our mountain home and love of huge stacks of books,” said bookseller Hannah Richardson, who created the artwork.Booksy Galore, Pound Ridge, New York: A posting on the store’s Facebook page thanked local florist Nehapwa Design for its window design: “When you ask Tom @nehapwadesign to help dress the window at 4 pm on a busy night and you come in at 10 am the next morning to a winter wonderland!!!”The Vermont Book Shop, Middlebury, Vermont: “Our window theme is Winter Cardinals,” Jenny Lyons, sales and marketing manager, said. “An amazing local paper artist does a new window for us every month. Her name is Sarah Pope, and she creates original art for each window, including these amazing woodcut block prints of cardinals.”Burke’s Book Store, Memphis, Tennessee: Businesses in the city’s Cooper Young Historic District light up their windows for the annual “Unwrapped” contest hosted by the Cooper Young Business Association that includes an evening of carols and Santa strolling.Astoria Bookshop, Astoria, Queens: Sharing on Instagram with the hashtags #booktree, #bookart, and #booksculpture, the store showed off its own contribution to the category. Lexi Beach, co-owner of the bookstore, said she found a way to make use of damaged stock by creating a book tree. Once Upon A Storybook, Tustin, California: Store founder Susie Alexander said the window combines both Christmas and Hanukkah, noting: “My manager, Tina, does all of our windows and displays — she is amazing!”The Golden Notebook, Woodstock, New York: The bookstore won first place in the Woodstock Open House Window Display Con... http://bookweb.org/news/booksellers-show-creativity-holiday-window-displays-102395

Flowers sweet entry at fair | Community | paulsvalleydailydemocrat ... - Pauls Valley Daily Democrat

Rosemary Martin, Elmore City, 1st.Daisy – Vicki Russell, Elmore City, 1st.Impatiens – Pat Tracy, Maysville, 1st.Lantana – Bobbie Sides, Wynnewood, 1st; Gay Freeman, Maysville, 2nd; Mary Richardson, 3rd; Mona Endler, 4th; Cariol Nelson, 5th; Vicki Russell, 6th; all of Elmore City.Marigold – Pat Tracy, Maysville, 1st; Vicki Russell, 2nd; Chestine Box, 3rd; both of Elmore City; Alecia Staley, Maysville, 4th; Mona Endler, 5th; Ron Endler, 6th; both of Elmore City.Periwinkle – Mary Richardson, Elmore City, 1st; Gay Freeman, 2nd; Pat Tracy, 3rd; both of Maysville; Bobbie Sides, Wynnewood, 4th; Vicki Russell, Elmore City, 5th.Petunias – Pat Tracy, Maysville, 1st; Cariol Nelson, Elmore City, 2nd; Alecia Staley, Maysville, 3rd; Joyce Cantwell, Elmore City, 4th.Salvia – Mary Richardson, Elmore City, 1st; Pat Tracy, Maysville, 2nd; Vicki Russell, Elmore City, 3rd.Shrub, Flowering – Bill Freeman, 1st; Gay Freeman, 2nd; both of Maysville; Loretha Hammett, 3rd; Mary Richardson, 4th; both of Elmore City; Pat Tracy, Maysville, 5th; Bobbie Sides, Wynnewood, 6th.Vine, Flowering – Mary Richardson, 1st; Mona Endler, 2nd; Vicki Russell, 3rd; all of Elmore City.Wildflower – JoAnn Adams, 1st; Cariol Nelson, 2nd; Chestine Box, 3rd; all of Elmore City; Verla Nash, Foster, 4th; Vicki Russell, Elmore City, 5th; Pat Tracy, Maysville, 6th.Zinnias, large – Chestine Box, Elmore City, 1st.Zinnias, small – Alecia Staley, Maysville, 1st; Ron Endler, 2nd; Chestine Box, 3rd; Mona Endler, 4th; Joyce Cantwell, 5th; all of Elmore City.Other Cut Flowers Not Listed – Pat Tracy, Maysville, 1st; Mona Endler, 2nd; Mary Richardson, 3rd; all of Elmore City; Alecia Staley, Maysville, 4th; Ron Endler, 5th; Joyce Cantwell, 6th; both of Elmore City.Flower ArrangementsFruit and/or Vegetables – Pat Tracy, Maysville, 1st.Informal – Hannah Williams, Elmo... http://www.paulsvalleydailydemocrat.com/community/flowers-sweet-entry-at-fair/article_7edfd67a-4bda-5eaf-8d4e-cf4c78e493fd.html

Alexandria Florist Invents Free Online Puzzle Game - The Zebra

District of Columbia. Originally designed as a game to be played in Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC, SillyPuzzles has now branched out as far as Florida and Texas with new puzzles being designed daily.To play the free game, players create an account and login to see nearby puzzles listed in order by distance from their phone. When they get near the designated puzzle location, a clue or question appears. Some are easy and require only that the player observe the point of interest and answer a question. Others require the use of logic to solve a math problem or a riddle.SillyPuzzles is free to play. There are no ads to view and players will not be subjected to any advertising unless they choose a puzzle that takes them to a retail merchant location that is indicated in the puzzle description. Premium Memberships may be available in the future.For more information. visit sillypuzzles.com. https://thezebra.org/2018/07/10/alexandria-florist-invents-free-online-puzzle-game/

Horticulture expert brings floral design class to ASU - The State Press

Anderson received a master's degree in horticulture, the science and art of growing plants, at Kansas State University and her doctorate in horticulture from Texas A&M University. She also taught classes in floral design at both universities.Anderson will teach a topic course called Wellness in Floral Art for the 2019 spring semester at ASU. The class will focus on how flowers relieve stress and affect the senses. “It’s biophilia, so we’re being connected back to nature, which is where we come from," Anderson said. "Working with plants is a therapy, so not only is it a therapy for me to educate others on floral design as an art form and a stress reliever, (but) it’s also awesome to see other people benefit from it.”  While 90 universities in the U.S. offer bachelor's degrees in horticulture, only two universities offer degrees in floral design according to The Bachelor's Portal. As a result, aspiring floral designers often select horticulture as a major.However, Anderson said an arts background is more valuable for entering the floral design field and modified her horticulture research accordingly. “When I was managing studios in San Diego and Los Angeles, the owners of the studios kept asking me to find florists that had an art background, not a plant science or horticulture background,” Anderson said. “That’s when I got the idea that we need (to) advocate floral design as an art form in order to have a more educated work force.” Anderson also has her own business, The Flori.Culture, in which she teaches floral art classes and creates arrangements for clients. She said she has created arrangements for events hosted by large companies including Cisco and Walgreens.On the website, Anderson runs a blog called The Chlorophyll Chronicle where she discusses "flowers. food. fashion." She also has a YouTube channel, The Flori.Culture, where she shows off arrangements and gives tutorials on how to make them. “If you are interested in floral design, in the aesthetics, then you are probably also interested in food and fashion and even interior design, so I think it all goes hand-in-hand," Anderson said. [embedded content]Katherine Merveille, the owner of Merveille Floral and Design Atelier and a colleague of Anderson, said that Anderson’s extensive... http://www.statepress.com/article/2018/10/spartcult-floral-art-advocate-brings-new-classes-to-asu

5 Free Apps to Order Valentine's Flowers - The Mac Observer

From You Flowers offers beautiful flower arrangements for same day delivery by a local florist. Whether you need to send flowers to New York, Texas, or California, FromYouFlowers.com offers USA flower delivery from coast to coast. Want to make it a one-of-a-kind gift? Add a teddy bear, chocolates or a balloon bouquet to your online flower order.Be the first to know about promotion and discount announcements about flower arrangements! Also, you can quickly place a flower order with your mobile device and send flowers to your loved ones with the same day delivery option using the special day reminders and deals. [4 Valentine Apps to Shop for That Special Someone]Photo by Amy Shamblen on Unsplash... https://www.macobserver.com/tips/quick-tip/5-apps-valentines-flowers/

Baacks to the future: New owners adding wine, beer option with delivery of flowers, gifts - ReporterNews.com

Dan Harwell purchased the company in 1972, and later his son, Luke, joined the business full-time in 2002 after graduating from Texas Tech University. The younger Harwell eventually took over operations of the family business. Under the new owners, some things remain the same. One fixture is the employees, including a designer who has been at Baack’s for 31 years, Petre said. There also are efforts to revive some former Baack’s traditions, such as a Christmas open house and growing some plants in-house, Petre said. Her brother, Marc Petre, is sprucing up the shuttered greenhouses on the property, she said. At one time, Baack’s was known for cultivating poinsettias, geraniums, Easter lilies, hydrangeas and annual bedding plants, according to the Reporter-News archives. In addition to floral arrangements for all occasions, Baack’s also offers the crafting and delivery of gift boxes around many themes, such as golf, fishing, hunting and tailgating. Packages also can be created for children’s events, baby showers, Father’s Day and other special moments, Petre said. Her goal is to use products from local wineries and chocolatiers to include with her gift options.   Late bloomer Managing a flower and gift shop is a dream come true for Petre, who previously worked as a bartender for 10 years. That experience in the alcohol industry will be a plus with the addition of the wine and beer delivery with Baack's flowers and gift boxes, she said. “I’ve always been artistic and real artsy, and I love making things look pretty,” Petre said. “I always thought that it would be so cool to be able to own a flower shop and to do that every day.” Her previous creative interests include making stylish belt buckles and jewelry out of bones and antlers. She first learned about wine and beer delivery while attending a floral design workshop in Austin several months ago. “I’m 43 years old and I needed a change. I quit my job and this just kind of fell in our laps. I like to call it divine intervention,” Petre said. https://www.reporternews.com/story/money/business/local/2019/01/17/new-abilene-florist-baacks-owners-adding-wine-beer-option-flower-gift-box-delivery/2548924002/