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Facing 'daunting' challenges, Rose-Hulman graduates look ready for world during commencement - Terre Haute Tribune Star

Va.; Matthew Conrad, a chemical-engineering major from Anderson; Cort Pugh, a computer-science and economics major from North Liberty, Iowa; Christopher Sander, a chemical-engineering major from Baileyville, Ill.; and Alec Sills, an electrical-engineering major from Whitehouse, Ohio.Academic excellence wasn’t limited to the above-mentioned seven during this ceremony, where degrees were distributed to the largest graduating class in Rose-Hulman history.A total of 540 students — 500 bachelor’s and 40 master’s — received diplomas after taking the traditional pre-commencement march through campus in the morning. The institute also recognized 40 students who anticipate completing their academic degree requirements following the summer or fall academic quarters.One of the most interesting graduates was Javad Khusro of Bloomington, Ill. He had the distinction of being a quintuple major in physics, mathematics, optical engineering, engineering physics and computer science.Nope, you won’t find “basket weaving” among the subjects for any of these grads.In addressing the Class of 2016 late in the ceremony, Rose President Jim Conwell stated: “The challenges facing our world are daunting. The important point is that the world needs you, your passion, your intelligence, your creativity and your work ethic. And the good news is that you are arriving on the scene very well-equipped to answer the call and fulfill this responsibility.”Approximately 87 percent of Rose-Hulman’s new graduates already has accepted full-time employment, plan to attend graduate school or will be commissioned military officers, according to the Office of Career Services. Top hiring companies are Rockwell Collins, Amazon, Eli Lilly, Epic, Texas Instruments, Google, Facebook, Ford Motor Company and Frito-Lay.Mechanical-engineering alumnus Patrick J. Noyes, president and chief executive officer of Texas-based Grenadier Energy Partners, presented the commencement address and received an honorary doctorate of engineering.Also receiving honorary doctorate of engineering degrees were Caterpillar Inc. Group President D. James “Jim” Umpleby III and Dennis A. Smith, vice president of oil drilling industry leader Nabors Industries. Both are mechanical-engineering alumni.In other student awards, Abigail Etters, a biochemistry major from Oceanside, Calif., received the Herman A. Moench Distinguished Senior Commendation; Tyler Rockwood, a computer-science and software-engineering double major from Prineville, Ore., received the John T. Royse Award; and Elias Eteshola, a master’s degree recipient in chemistry from Gahanna, Ohio, received the Outstanding Thesis Award.Associate professor of computer science and software engineering Matt Boutell was given the Dean’s Outstanding Teacher Award, while chemistry and biochemistry professor Ross Weatherman received the Board of Trustee Outstanding Scholar ... http://www.tribstar.com/news/local_news/facing-daunting-challenges-rose-hulman-graduates-look-ready-for-world/article_3a0f2b28-2901-5aee-9ff6-ea58e60ad2af.html

Obituary: Charlotte G. Poulin - Lewiston Sun Journal

She was born Oct. 7, 1938 in Lewiston, the daughter of Carlton Faunce and Fanny (Saunders) Greenleaf.She graduated from Lewiston High School, class of 1956, where she remained an active member of her class reunion committee. She furthered her education at Mount Ida Junior College in Newton, Mass., Doris Remis’ School of Floral Design in New York, and Henry I. Simmons School of Floral Design in Boston alongside her sister Mary. She worked in the family business of Saunders Florist for many years and was a participating floral designer at design schools in both Maine, and at the Boston Flower Exchange.As a teenager, under the tutelage of Mrs. Thurston, she concentrated her love of horses in the competitive show ring and won the Maine State Equitation Championship, among many other awards. She enjoyed her summers at the family cottage on Orr’s Island, especially the boating trips with her brother Abbott. In her later years she met the love of her life and forever friend, Albert Poulin. Together they lived a fulfilling life on the farm where they tended to her greenhouse, her “critters,” and decorated for every season. She will be fondly remembered for her beautiful holiday decorations, her delicious home cooked meals, and her fun-loving spirit.Charlotte... https://www.sunjournal.com/2020/02/06/obituarycharlotte-g-poulin/

A Family Tradition: Berkeley Floral Shop Celebrates 45 Years - Berkeley, NJ Patch

BERKELEY, NJ — Stacey Cofka's parents opened three flower shops on the Jersey Shore. Since they sold two shops and retired in 2004, A Blossom Shop Florist on Route 9 has remained a family operation. A Blossom Shop Florist opened in 1975 and has been celebrating its 45th anniversary throughout 2020. Cofka credits the local customers for sustaining the business. "It's a central location for covering a lot of the shore area, and the people are great," she told Patch. "Everyone's pretty much down to earth in this area. A lot of our customers, they're just fabulous. They come in, they're like family." Cofka worked in marketing for 12 years with Atlantic City casinos. Sixteen years ago, her parents — Paul and Cathy Mulhern — retired. They had sold their other shops in Sea Girt and Howell. Their daughter took the opportunity to buy the Bayville shop from her parents. "It just got overwhelming with the politics," she said of working for casinos. "I just said, 'Why am I doing this for everybody else when I can do it myself and apply a lot of the marketing that I learned through the casinos into my own business?'" Since then, A Blossom Shop Florist has earned seve... https://patch.com/new-jersey/berkeley-nj/family-tradition-berkeley-floral-shop-celebrates-45-years

Machias florist honoring local teen killed in crash - WABI

MACHIAS, Maine (WABI) - A Machias Florist is honoring a local teen who has passed away in a car accident. 14-year-old Gavin Skidgel and 83-year-old Darold Ames were both killed in a head-on crash on Route 1 in Columbia Friday afternoon. Many folks in Washington County are coming together for the Skidgel family including Expressions Floral in Machias. They are providing support for the family by having blue and gold bows and balloons that are available by donation. All proceeds will go back to the Skidgel family. In two hours Sunday, nearly $1,000 has already been raised. Sandi Malagara, the owner says, "The idea is that people will put the bows on their mailboxes, on the front of their cars, out in front of their businesses along with the balloons. The bows are more subs... https://www.wabi.tv/content/news/Machias-florist-honoring-local-teen--566736741.html

At Christmas time, poinsettias for everyone who mattered - The Boston Globe

He parks his car, grabs his cane, walks to the headstone he wants, places his poinsettias on the grave, then stands for a moment, remembering.AdvertisementHe travels as far north as Wells, Maine, (“That’s where the owners of the Valerie’s Restaurant in Ogunquit are buried. They used to make Caesar salad right at the table.”); and as far south as the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne where Dennis LeFort, one of his best friends, is buried (“He was a Frenchman”). It takes him a week to make the flower arrangements, (“I make each bow myself”) and a week to deliver them. He says he doesn’t mind. “It’s nice to remember all the good people I’ve known.”The day we drive to Everett, his poinsettias are already on all of the graves. He finished early this year, Dec. 1. “Which cemetery do you want to go to so I can see your work?” I ask him, thinking he’ll choose someplace close to where he lives in Quincy. But he chooses Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett because that’s where most of his family is buried and where he will be buried. His stone is already engraved, he tells me.Fred was diagnosed with cancer this year. But he insists he’s in great shape for the shape he’s in. The cancer is gone (“That’s what they say”), and after some hard months, he has his strength back. Most of it, at least. This day he says, with a shrug and a smile, “If this is my last Christmas, I’m gonna enjoy it.” Then he eases himself into my car, propping his cane between his knees.AdvertisementHe tells me stories as I drive. At the cemetery, he tells me more stories. He points to his brothers’ graves. One is a World War II veteran. The other a veteran of Korea. “There were six of us,” he says. “Boy, girl, boy, girl. Boy, girl. I’m the only one left.”There’s snow on the ground and the snow has buried his poinsettias. He walks slowly with his cane and points to where the flowers should be. I dig and find five red flowers in one spot, and five more in another.Next we head to his parents’ grave. “My dad was 56 when he died. My mom died 29 years ago on Sept. 8. I come here every Saturday morning after I go to the Market Basket. I cruise by and say hello to my brothers and sister. I say, “I’m here, Bob! I’m here Mel and Ruth and John!”That’s what he does at Christmas. He stops and says, “I’m here!” He stands at the graves of all the people who were important in his life and says, “Merry Christmas. I’ll never forget you.” And, with a tip of his hat, “I’ll see you one of these days.”AdvertisementBeverly Beckham’s column appears every two weeks. She can be reached at bev@beverlybeckham.com. https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/globelocal/2019/12/11/christmas-time-poinsettias-for-everyone-who-mattered/rMrpN2ISnDXX7pdSDe0fXN/story.html