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As San Gabriel Valley businesses look to reopen, some already have - The San Gabriel Valley Tribune

I would see what kind of changes we need to make.”Some local businesses haven’t been as fortunate as Mellini’s. For Steven and Jean Preciado, owners of MD’s Florist in Arcadia, the pandemic completely cut off their businesses’ cash flow. They had to lay off two of their employees.“It’s uneasy not knowing if we’re going to be able to operate our business and maintain our overhead,” Steven Preciado said by phone.So he and his wife can’t wait to open up their flower shop again — just in time for Mother’s Day. Steven Preciado added they will be doing everything by curbside pickup from Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10, then will be offering delivery services after that.But what they really look forward to is returning to full capacity again.“We’re going to give it a tug and push, but it’s up to the government to allow small businesses to do their day-to-day,” Steven Preciado said.Some retail businesses have stayed open during the pandemic, including Dan Nhi Flowers and Gifts in San Gabriel, which reopened on May 1.During the pandemic, An Lam, the flower shop’s owner, said she kept the business open for phone and online orders only. But on May 1, she reopened her shop with social distancing guidelines in place. They’re still offering curbside pick up and delivery.“Everyone needs flowers for Mother’s Day,” she said by phone. “My customers need us.”And at Jeffs Sporting Goods in San Gabriel, co-owner Kevin Jeffs said he got the OK from the city to remain open during the pandemic. Still, business was slow and hours were shortened, so it’s been a struggle.Jeffs said the shop was open to customers as long as they wore masks. He added only a few customers were allowed the store at a time to maintain social distancing.But with people limiting how much they go out, he said the store hasn’t been too busy. He’s waiting for the government to ease social distancing restrictions.“Without customers, there would be no business,” he said. “With the government saying we can’t be open for businesses, how are we supposed to make money?” ... https://www.sgvtribune.com/as-san-gabriel-valley-businesses-look-to-reopen-some-already-have

'Nonessential' businesses close due to coronavirus - Los Angeles Times

Mall closures were announced by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, which operates 15 malls in California including Westfield Topanga & the Village in Canoga Park, Westfield Santa Anita in Arcadia and Westfield Century City. Advertisement “We have not made this decision lightly, and believe this is in the best interest of protecting our various stakeholders,” said Jean-Marie Tritant, U.S. president of the Paris-based company. “We look forward to reopening these centers in the very near future. In the meantime, we are doing everything possible to make sure that ‘essential’ retail outlets remain accessible.”Also closed were Simon Property Group malls such as Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance and Ontario Mills in Ontario. Taubman Centers Inc. closed malls across the country including the Beverly Center in Los Angeles and the Gardens on El Paso in Palm Desert.Smaller, stand-alone businesses were busy Friday considering their options and wondering whether they would be able to survive in the coming weeks or months. In Eagle Rock, Leanna Lin was figuring out how to turn her predominantly brick-and-mortar retail business into an ecommerce-only operation. She has run Leanna Lin’s Wonderland, “a playful gift shop and art gallery for the young at heart,” since 2010.Less than a week ago she had decided to offer curbside pickups to her customers. Now, going entirely online eliminates the beading and art parties — birthday and otherwise — hosted in the store.“As long as this doesn’t go much further than April 19, I think we can make it,” Lin said.On her Instagram page, which has 13,800 followers, Lin is showcasing items, offering free shipping on purchases of $25 or more and asking customers to buy gift cards.“Please support us online,” one recent post implored. “I promise you it’s just as cute and we’re adding a bunch new things often.” Advertisement One prominent store operator forced to close his Los Angeles shops said he was incensed that big retailers deemed essential such as Costco, Walmart and Target now have the market to themselves to sell nonessential items such as toys, towels and holiday knickknacks that people might otherwise buy at small businesses.“This really bothers me,” said Fraser Ross, owner of two Kitson stores on Robertson Boulevard, who fears, for example, being stuck with surplus Easter stock after he resumes business. His competitors shouldn’t get to sell theirs right now either, he said.“Is that Easter section at Costco getting closed off?” Ross asked rhetorically. “They shouldn’t be able to ring anything unless it’s essential.”Matt Monroe sat inside Turn Zero Games on Friday with the lights off as he waited for a UPS truck to deliver off a shipment to the store he’s owned for seven years.The 38-year-old and his five-member staff had already taken precautions, such as limiting the number of people coming into the Koreatown shop. On any given night before the pandemic, the st... https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-03-20/coronavirus-nonessential-business-closures

Mary L. Dyce - Clarksville Now

Mary Lou Dyce, age 90, of Clarksville, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, at Arcadia Senior Living.Mary Lou was born January 28, 1929, in Montgomery County, TN, to the late Lonnie Thomas Morrow and Lillie Blanche Thomas Morrow. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sterling Houston Dyce; son, Thomas Dyce; four brother, Donnie Morrow, Ernest Morrow, Clyde Morrow, and Thomas Morrow; and three sisters, Fanie Mae Scott, Bonnie Chester, and Louise Scott.Mrs. Dyce was a nurse and a member of Walton’s Chapel United Methodist Church.A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, September 11, at 11:00 AM, at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, with Rev. Craig Cross and Rev. George Adair officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 10, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, and Wednesday, September 11, from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service, at the funeral home.Mary Lou is survived by her daughter, Patsy (John) Peay of Clarksville; one brother, Carl Morrow of Clarksville; three sisters, Shirley Jarm... https://clarksvillenow.com/local/mary-l-dyce/

1 Dead After Car Goes Flying, Crashes Sideways Into Arcadia Flower Shop - CBS Los Angeles

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — One man is dead Thursday after somehow crashing a rental car sideways into a flower shop in Arcadia.The crash was first reported at about 3:15 a.m. at Arcadia Main Florist, 30 Las Tunas Drive. The impact of the crash left the red vehicle wedged on its side through a display window of the shop.Police say the car lost control and sheared a fire hydrant before flying into the closed flower shop.The male driver was pronounced dead at the scene. He was later identified as 42-year-old Carl Chandler of Alhambra.Witnesses told police they saw the car speeding just before the crash. Related... https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2019/08/08/arcadia-car-crashes-sideways-flower-shop/

Follow your nose to experience the corpse flower at The Huntington in San Marino

There is also a bonsai club that meets the third Thursday of each month (excluding August and December) at 7 p.m. at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, at 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia (626-821-3222). https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2018/08/25/follow-your-nose-to-experience-the-corpse-flower-at-the-huntington-in-san-marino/

The Point, Dec. 11, 2020: Small Town Businesses In Florida Rode A Roller Coaster In 2020. Here Are Some Of Their Stories - WUFT

Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m.• WUFT News: Pandemic Still Affecting Small Town Businesses Across North Central Florida. “If the government shuts businesses down again because of the pandemic, Mary Moyer might just give up. She’s tired of struggling, she said. Moyer, 62, has owned the only flower shop in High Springs for 15 years and worked there for 20. Thompson’s Flowers barely survived the Great Recession in 2008, and now the pandemic could cost it nearly 60 percent of its yearly revenue, the florist said.”• Ocala Star-Banner ($): Ocala school administrator urges masks after wife dies of COVID-19. “(Scott) Carpenter, 57, wears his face covering in public when he can’t socially distance. He does it out of respect and to protect others. After all, he saw firsthand the awful consequences of a family member contracting COVID-19. But while he is out and about in Marion County, anti-maskers will look at him and say those words that hurts him so deeply: ‘You’re one of them.'”• WUFT News: State Rep. Chuck Clemons Promises To File Bill Pushing For Creation Of Springs County. “The recent initiative for... https://www.wuft.org/news/2020/12/11/the-point-dec-11-2020-small-town-businesses-in-florida-rode-a-roller-coaster-in-2020-here-are-some-of-their-stories/

Richard LaMontagne | Obituary | Salem News - The Salem News

Danvers Massachusetts where he excelled in botany. After graduation he opened up Flowers by Dick, a florist shop on North St. in Salem, Mass. There he thrived for many years before moving to Florida. In Florida, Richard ran a number of businesses including an orange grove, three more florist shops, a furniture store and a number of real estate ventures. Beyond his success, the most important thing to Richard, affectionately known as Dick to the many who loved him, was his family. He was a devoted husband to Mary and the dedicated father of eight children. He always encouraged all his children to realize that they could accomplish anything they wanted in life. Dick was someone who led by example whether it was his work ethic, his generosity to others or his deep faith in God. To know Dick was to love him. Dick loved spending time with his family and was always up for a good time. His infectious smile and Dad jokes were always a great addition to any gathering. He loved touring the country with his family in his motorhome and he enjoyed taking cruises with them to the islands. Dick was the kind of person who could talk to anybody and have a good time, always making everybody feel better. He could pick up a conversation with a friend he had not seen in twenty years just as if it were yesterday. He loved Florida but he also cherished his roots in New England. He never missed the opportunity to travel north where he loved the changing leaves, the spring blooms and the smell of the ocean air in Rockport. Later in life, as a true labor of love, Dick sacrificed much to take care of his cherished wife Mary, who had suffered a stroke. Many called him a saint on earth but to him, it was simply love. Dick will be sorely missed by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers and many other friends and relatives who so deeply loved him. But everybody who ever knew him will also smile when they think of him, just glad to have been loved by such a kind and wonderful man. Dick can now be found in heaven rejoicing with Mary, his parents, his brothers and a multitude of relatives and friends who so sincerely loved him. The family will receive friends Friday, February 12, 2021 from 4 to 8 pm at Gary Panoch Funeral Home in Boca Raton, Fla. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. with burial following at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery, North Lauderdale, Fla. Published on February 12, 2021 ... https://obituaries.salemnews.com/obituary/richard-lamontagne-1081606303

Florists wilt under COVID-19's impact, losing Easter and Mother's Day would be devastating - yoursun.com

Andree Belliveau, the owner of North Port Natural Florist off Tamiami Trail, on Thursday ended walk-in traffic with Florida’s order to shutter non-essential businesses. But she pushes forward, taking calls and web orders and delivering, hoping that COVID-19 will runs its cycle and vanish.“We’ll see what happens,” she said. https://www.yoursun.com/northport/news/florists-wilt-under-covid-19s-impact-losing-easter-and-mothers-day-would-be-devastating/article_2e88771e-75de-11ea-a009-0b875913d327.html

‘This is our biggest weekend of the year:’ Orlando florist hurt by pandemic hopes business blooms for Valentine’s Day - WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida flower shops are hard at work with Valentine’s Day just days away.Bay Hill Florist owner Carol Newton is hoping the holiday will boost her bottom line.[TRENDING: Your funniest Valentine’s Day stories Big snake: 16-foot python caught in Fla. Video: Mom tackles accused peeper]“Love is in the air all around and our fantastic local customers are supporting the business and they are amazing,” Newton said.Newton said she and her staff are busy taking orders and making flower arrangements ahead of the holiday.“This is our biggest weekend of the year. We’re excited, we’re busy and the flowers are looking beautiful,” she said.Newton said business is blossoming with holiday sales after her store took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic.“During the summer last year we lost our hotel trade, restaurant trade, Disney, the theme parks,” Newton said. “All of that business is gone and we still have lost a lot of it.”News 6 stopped by her shop last May during the first week she reopened after t... https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/02/12/this-is-our-biggest-weekend-of-the-year-orlando-florist-hurt-by-pandemic-hopes-business-blooms-for-valentines-day/