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Arnold, Carl J. - The Chattanoogan

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-time member of Citizens Committee for Better Schools and was a member of the first Contact class in 1969 serving in some capacity with this telephon... https://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/11/14/399569/Arnold-Carl-J..aspx

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

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 wilds of Kentucky.”This originally appeared in the Spring/Summer 2019 issue of Louisville Bride. To subscribe... https://www.louisville.com/content/five-couples-escape-familiar-destination-weddings

WKU to close down the WKU Floral Shop next week - College Heights Herald

According to the statement released by Bob Skipper, director of media relations, "a group of floral business owners" from Bowling Green and Simpson County approached WKU last September, "claiming that the WKU Floral Shop represented unfair market competition because it is partially subsidized by a public university."In a public Facebook post by Christal Smith McKinney, according to her LinkedIn profile information she is an alumna of WKU, said the charge to close the Floral Shop was led by Warren County Judge-Executive Michael Buchanon. Buchanon, according to business registration information filed with the Kentucky secretary of state's office, is the president of Deemer Floral Co., a local floral shop on Lehman Avenue in Bowling Green. Buchanon publicly commented on McKinney's status and said all the privately owned florists in the region have opposed WKU and "their publicly funded Flower Shop competing against privately funded taxpaying businesses." He said this feud has been ongoing and dates back to former President Gary Ransdell who, he said, often dismissed the objections of local flower shop owners. "WKU’s Flower Shop has had th... http://wkuherald.com/news/wku-to-close-down-the-wku-floral-shop-next-week/article_bdd2cfe2-4cb3-11e8-aff6-9f549d85f2c2.html

Brownsville florist has deep roots - Bowling Green Daily News

I like to have a job,” he said.At the time, Madison said he was mainly employed as a “gofer” but learned the basics of floral arrangement.For 17 years, he worked at Holley Performance Products in Bowling Green but decided to change jobs when his daughter Autumn was born in 1981.“My wife wanted to be a stay-at-home mom,” he said. “At first I actually mowed yards for extra money but then one day, I guess I had a brainstorm and thought, ‘Well I used to do flowers. I can still do that.’ ”Despite initial fears that he wouldn’t be able to compete with the three existing flower shops in Brownsville, within two years Madison’s business grew too big for his porch to sustain, requiring him to move to a larger home in Brownsville where he ran the shop out of a two-car garage.Moody died in 1990 and, a few years later, Madison bought her business and renamed his store Madison’s and Marguerite’s Flowers in her honor.Trevor Madison, Anthony’s son, has traveled far and wide with the Peace Corps and has done farm work on homesteads in North Carolina and California but sometimes finds himself back in his hometown.Typically, when he’s back in Brownsville, he works at his father’s store.“I really am not rooted anywhere and I consistently find myself back in my hometown with my family,” he said.Trevor, now 32, said he’s been working at Madison’s and Marguerite’s off and on since he was 18.“I just grew up around it, and it became second nature to me when I started at it,” he said.Growing up, Trevor would often go on flower deliveries and help out at the store, he said.Tasked with building a mixed flower bouquet Wednesday, Trevor started with a rose in the center and expanded outward from there, scattering other flowers – such as carnations, goldrenrod and purple and yellow daisies – around the rose that stayed in the middle of the display.“For me, the arrangement sort of makes itself,” he said. “The less I think about it, the better it’ll turn out.”Anthony, after filling a separate vase with greenery, arranged a dozen ro... http://www.bgdailynews.com/news/brownsville-florist-has-deep-roots/article_ecec9632-b146-593f-8c92-b416818b60f0.html

Teleflora-Affiliated Flower Shop Lone Star Bloom Has Taken Advantage of the Low Cost VoIP Enterprise Hosted ... - PR Web (press release)

With rapid expansions that are exploding in the following southeastern states and cities:Alabama; Montgomery, Alabama; Mobile, Alabama; Huntsville, Alabama; Tuscaloosa, AlabamaKentucky; Bowling Green, Kentucky; Clarksville, Kentucky; Louisville, Kentucky; Owensboro, KentuckySouth Carolina Greenville, South Carolina; Columbia, South Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina; Myrtle Beach, South CarolinaVirginia; Washington, Virginia; Virginia Beach, Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Roanoke, VirginiaAbout TieTechnology LLC TieTechnology specializes in small business service based solutions for businesses. Services provided by TieTechnology LLC, include: unified communications, merchant credit card processing, merchant cash advances and online marketing strategies. The advantages of doing business with TieTechnology is their commitment to customer service excellence and their offering of one stop solutions to all business to business service product needs for the customers’ convenience.About TieTechnology VoIP Business Phone Services VoIP Business Phone Services is the unified communications division of TieTechnology, LLC. that provides the highest quality telecommunications and engineering consulting services within the telecommunications industry at competitive rates. Businesses need high speed internet and reliable phone connections to stay ahead of their competitors and fulfill all client expectations. Companies that operate internationally need robust phone and internet systems like business voip business satellite, p2p (point to point), VPN (virtual private network) and much more. The mission of TieTechnology VoIP Business Phone Services’ is to provide affordable and high quality services for business users who want reliable business fixed wireless, business ethernet, and business phone services.About Lone Star Bloom The Lone Star Bloom approach begins with logic and endures with efficiency. Lone Star Bloom recognizes that managing floral operations from a financial perspective creates the foundation they continue to build today. With over 12 locations, Teleflora's largest flower shops, are taking advantage of TieTechnology's low cost VoIP communications tools.Further information about Flower Shop business phone services and features can be found at: http://voip-businessphoneservices.com TieTechnology Floral Shop Phone Services 4532 W. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 182 Tampa, FL 33609Contact: 813-856-0328... http://www.prweb.com/releases/lone_star_bloom/floral_prodigy_rti_dove/prweb14014934.htm

5 Best Florists in Charlotte?? - Kev's Best

Charlotte, they provide forward-thinking arrangements with an Old-English style of traditional and classic mixes.With their blooms imported from destinations like Italy, Florida, and South America, their award-winning design team uses the finest quality flowers.Products/Services:Anniversary, Birthday, Get Well, Plants, Sympathy, Special OccasionLOCATION:Address: 3201 Beatties Ford Rd g, Charlotte, NC 28216Phone: (704) 399-3374Website: www.stroudsflowers.comREVIEWS:“I was very happy with the service that was provided by Stroud’s Florist. I called to order a plant for a funeral, they walked me through what they had and took the time to explain what the different plants looked like and the prices. The customer service was great and this is the plant I received. It was beautiful. Thank you Stroud’s Florist!” – Cindy R.Lily Greenthumb’s Wedding and Event Design. Source: Screenshot from www.lilygreenthumbs.comProducts/Services:Bridal Party, Reception, CeremonyLOCATION:Address: 3110 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28217Phone: (704) 910-2540Website: www.lilygreenthumbs.comREVIEWS:“We loved working with Lily Greenthumbs!! From the beginning, all the ladies were professional, personable, and easy to work with. To see the final product when Karen dropped off our flowers were absolutely perfect. She was right on time and gave us napkins so the water from the flowers wouldn’t get on our dresses. How smart! Overall, great experience working with Lily Greenthumbs.” – Megan C.Bookout Blooms. Source: Screenshot from www.bookoutblooms.comProducts/Services:Weddings, Events, Sympathy, Special Occ... https://kevsbest.com/florists-in-charlotte/

Abston, Joseph - The Chattanoogan

RBHS in 1962. He was a local baseball hero for RBHS, hitting a grand slam homerun across Morrison Springs Road against SDHS. He and his wife Dottie raised their children, Brian and Mandy in Florida and returned to the area in 2003. He was an avid fisherman, woodworker and philanthropist. He dedicated his time to craft items for children at Thompson Children’s Hospital. He organized Christmas gift drives for many families in need. Joe was a friend to many and never met a stranger. In his later years, he served as President of the RBHS Class Reunion committee where he enjoyed making new memories with old friends. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dottie Krauth Abston, son, Brian (Candi) Abston, daughter, Dr. Mandy (Brandon) Sims, and grandchildren, Christian (Samantha), Ashley, Nathan, Kaylee, Everett and Jase and great-granddaughter, Emma. He was the best Pops ever. He is survived by his brothers, Richard and Mark and aunts and an uncle and will be missed by all who knew him.  A memorial service will be announced at a later date. The family has decided that in lieu of flowers, that Joe would be pleased if anyone, who could and wanted to, make donations in his memory to the following, RBHS Alumni Association, Teachers Fund in C/O Ms. Linda Pendergrass, 1298 Black Oak R... https://www.chattanoogan.com/2020/8/6/413171/Abston-Joseph.aspx

Kimberly’s Flowers of Boca Raton to Become Flowers of Boca Raton - PRUnderground

Florals (parent company of Flowers of Boca Raton) announced this week at that the company will officially be changing its name to Flowers of Boca Raton effective immediately. Boca Raton, Florida (PRUnderground) November 8th, 2019 Daniel Sanchez, the spokesperson for South Florals (parent company of Flowers of Boca Raton) announced this week at that the company will officially be changing its name to Flowers of Boca Raton effective immediately.Daniel explained that the new name reflects changing ownership, fresh new products, and a greater focus on customer service within the company, adding: Kimberly’s Flowers of Boca Raton has been a South Florida staple for four decades, and our intent upon acquisition is to preserve the commitment to community, along with enhancing the floral services offered.The same team of talented designers has proudly served Boca, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale through holidays, birthdays, and special events alike. New services include wedding flowers, yacht florals, and subscription based services for the hotels and other tourist destinations.Flowers of Boca Raton is already accepting orders under... https://www.prunderground.com/kimberlys-flowers-of-boca-raton-to-become-flowers-of-boca-raton/00171336/

Flower power: Business continues to bloom at Skyway Creations in Colorado Springs - Colorado Springs Gazette

You’re still dealing with the trucks and the delivery and the product.”That product comes largely from California, with flowers bred in that state, and from Florida, a conduit for flowers from South America.“We’ve always bought from California and Florida,” Don says. But he’s also had to look to producers closer to home to fulfill a growing desire for more unusual flowers.“We need so many varieties of flowers now. We used to be able to order a big case of this and that. Now we need this special flower.”A desire for more variety isn’t the only change he has seen in consumer tastes. “They say the rose will never die, it will always be a contender,” he says, But, “the rose has finally faded a little bit in the public eye.” One increasingly popular flower, particularly with “the younger crowd,” is the Gerbera daisy.Those younger buyers have also spurred plant sales.“The millennials,” he says, “have caught on to plants again. In some ways, green plant sales died for a while, but millennials really like what we do here. The succulents are quite popular.”At the same time, though, the corporate world is embracing artificial greenery as a way to cut down on maintenance costs, Don says.“We’re doing more artificial than we’ve ever done, and that’s definitely the wave of the future.” He admires how far the artificial greenery has come — “some of the artificial these days will totally fool you” — but cautions that even artificial plants need care, specifically dusting. Colorado Springs workshop teaches ancient craft of blacksmithingWeddings continue to provide steady business. “We do as many as 100 weddings a year, so two a weekend.”Corporate customers, such as local hotels, also remain key to the business.“The hotels are still strong,” Don says. “We’re not doing the centerpiece work, the party work, that we used to get with the hotels.”He calls the 2008 economic crisis “the 25% recession.”“We lost about 25% of our customers, and the rest were asking for a 25% discount. If you can’t do it, somebody else will, so what do you do? You sharpen your pencil and go for it.”That was just one of many economic downturns the business has survived over a half-century.“We’ve always been lucky, we’ve never laid anybody off,” Don says. There have been times where he has gone to his staff and warned them that either someone would have to go or everyone would need to trim their hours, “and everyone has always been willing to do that. That says a lot for my crew.”Other flower shops have not fared as well; Don has seen several vanish over the years. He looks at Skyway and Platte Floral, which has been around for nearly 100 years, as “the two big guns on the block as far as full service.”“We’re so lucky to both still be here in the town,” Lori says.Big-box stores and grocery stores emerged as competition 20 or 30 years ago, and Don thinks that is finally taking its toll a bit. “You see an awful lot of people lined up at the supermarkets at holiday time.”But, he said, “we still get them with the quality,” and the customer service.“We spend the time with people,” he says. He u... https://gazette.com/business/flower-power-business-continues-to-bloom-at-skyway-creations-in-colorado-springs/article_d5c342b4-5821-11ea-b62d-7be600878467.html