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Edible Arrangements opens in Spring Hill - Tampa Bay Times

Robin Paquette. Salted, caramel-dipped apples are the current favorite, she said. And she swoons over the chocolate-dipped banana encrusted with hazelnut crunch.Not readily forgotten are the colossal Albion strawberries, used system-wide for their sweetness and longevity. They’re dipped in semi-sweet or white chocolate, drizzled with the opposing chocolate, sprinkled with chocolate microdots, ground almonds, coconut flakes or hazelnut crunch. Dipped berries are $2.99 each with a bit more for sprinkles.Centerpiece arrangements, gift baskets and boxed edibles are available in various sizes. Wilson said most customers make choices from photos on the Edible Arrangements website. They start at $19, but generally are in the $49 to $69 range.Corporate event or wedding reception, wow-worthy arrangements top out at $699, comprised of hundreds of pieces of slickly-sliced fruits deployed in a 3-foot long container.Those are built at the event site, but otherwise, Paquette and Morrow reproduce corporate designs at the Spring Hill store’s kitchen, working out of two walk-in refrigerators stocked by a Tampa fruit vendor.“We prepare our fruit the morning of, so everything’s fresh," Morrow said. “Our most popular arrangement right now is the salted caramel harvest bouquet of apples, strawberries, grapes and oranges.”Wilson, the on-site partner in the joint business endeavor with her mother, Cindy Williams, said the store’s summer opening was deliberately set for “slower times” so they could sort out problems before the autumn and winter holidays and hostess needs.“So far”, said Paquette, “we haven’t had any kinks.” The former business executive, 54, came out of a boring retirement to work for her niece, Wilson.“People keep coming in who didn’t know we were here," Paquette said. "Once we have our grand opening, a lot of people will know.”Meanwhile, the shop is growing market share through word of mouth, she said. Wilson has undertaken direct mail advertising to area businesses and is promoting local specials and discounts on its website.With busy-season holidays looming, Wilson urged customers to remember the lessor occasions for fruitful gifting. National Boss’ Day, she reminded, is Oct. 16.Contact Beth Gray at [email protected]... https://www.tampabay.com/news/hernando/edible-arrangements-opens-in-spring-hill-20181011/

"Flowers on the Lake" honors domestic violence victims in Gibson County

October is domestic violence awareness month. Thursday, albion fellows  bacon center hosted an event to remember those affected by domestic violence in gibson county and offer help -- to those who need it."When was the last time you heard someone say the victim of a robbery was probably lying? Or that a victim of bank fraud was probably looking for attention? You don't," said Albion Crisis Intervention Specialist Hannah Brewer.In the last year in Gibson County, there have been 370 calls to law enforcement for domestic disturbances.In the last year, 72 people in Gibson County have been charged with domestic battery.Almost 250 people applied for some type of no contact or protective order.In Lafayette Park, people gathered for "Flowers on the Lake" to remember those affected by domestic violence, and the victims who did not survive."Anytime we release any of our statistics, people seem to be a little alarmed...and appalled," said Albion Crisis Intervention Specialist Becky Sawyer."If you've met... https://www.tristatehomepage.com/news/local-news/-flowers-on-the-lake-honors-domestic-violence-victims-in-gibson-county/1499334355

Candlelight vigil planned for slain Colorado mother with Clifton roots

Friday night vigil in Clifton, where she grew up.  The vigil is set for 8 p.m. at Albion Park, said organizer Swenja Liguori. Shanann Watts, 34, who was Shanann Rzucek when she lived in Clifton and attended School 11, was 15 weeks pregnant when she and her daughters, Celeste, 4, and Bella, 3, were killed about three weeks ago in Frederick, Colorado.  Chris Watts, 33, Shanann's husband and father to the girls, was charged with nine counts of felony in the deaths of his wife and daughters. He is being held pending a November court appearance. Liguori said that when she heard the news about Watts' killing in Colorado, it sent a shiver through her. As she watched the reports about Shanann Watts unfold, it became increasingly personal.  "With so many people following the story, everyone was crushed," Liguori said.  More: Colorado man arrested in deaths of daughters, pregnant wife from Passaic More: Former 'Cosby Show' actor qui... https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/passaic/clifton/2018/09/04/vigil-set-slain-colorado-mom-clifton-nj/1189312002/

Four Floral Businesses To Receive The Century Award In Palm Springs

York. From veggies, he later tried his hands at flowers. Calla Lilies being his first floral crop. It was his Son, John B. Gould who opened the first of the family's flower shops in Middleport, Albion and Medina. Then came the first location in Lockport, on Locust near Main St. The shop relocated to 83 Locust St. where Gould's has been servicing customers since 1952. John B. & Barbara Gould have spent years making the shop a family tradition. Their four children spent many years in the shop. Janet Gould, the youngest of the fourth-generation time-honored tradition, manages day to day operations of the shop. She works alongside her Mother, Barbara, Niece, Kylee (Gould) Peters (who is a fifth generation Gould) and loyal staff. Janousek Florist & Greenhouse Inc. Omaha, Nebraska Now in their fourth generation, Janousek Florist originally opened in 1913 to serve the people of Omaha with the freshest flowers possible. Since then, they have been delivering to the entire Omaha Metro area with their own fleet of delivery vehicles and pride themselves on accommodating their customers' requests. Edward and Fred Janousek founded Janousek Florist & Greenhouse Inc. as a wholesale business in 1913 inside a cemetery in Omaha, Nebraska. Edward and Fred began to grow their own seasonal flowers and plants and over the last century and through four generations, they have maintained their position as the premier florist and greenhouse in Omaha. Ervin and Eddie Janousek ran the business from 1956 to 1983. Donald Janousek took over in 1983 and continues to run it with his son, Eric. While the days of delivering their flowers by streetcar are long gone, the Janousek family continues to pride itself on providing the freshest flowers and plants to the citizens of Omaha and the surrounding areas. Lake Forest Flowers Lake Forest, Illinois Erwin Dryskey moved his family to Lake Forest, Illinois, and opened the doors of Lake Forest Flowers in September of 1917. He went on to open two other flower shops on Chicago's North Shore. When Grace McGill bought the Lake Forest shop from Dryskey in 1949, she moved it one block, to the corner of Illinois Road and Western Ave, where it stands today. McGill designed custom floral and wedding work for families in Chicago's North Shore communities until her retirement in 1981, when she sold the business to John Looby III, AAF. Looby, with a background in greenhouse growing (who earned his AAF by commercially developing the oxalis regnelli-white blooming shamrock), expanded the business. Today, Lake Forest Flowers continues as a full-service boutique floral operation, and Looby's daughter, Eileen Looby Weber, AAF, joined the management team after earning her Bachelor's degree in horticulture and MBA. She established a large wedding and event following and has developed a variety of floral design education programs. Her continued efforts in promoting the floral industry earned her AAF in 2014. The 2018 Century Award honorees will celebrate with the 2017 Century Award recipients. Due to Hurricane Irma forcing the cancelation of SAF's last convention which was scheduled for last September in Florida, the 2017 Century Award recipients will be honored alongside the 2018 honorees. The 2017 Century Award recipients are: Johnston's Quality Flowers in Fort Smith, Arkansas Mitchell's Flowers and Events in Orland Park, Illinois Wistinghausen Florist & Greenhouse in Oak Harbor, Ohio Read about the history of their businesses here. Any industry company that has served the floral industry for 100 years or longer qualifies for the Century Award. The award was first presented in 1982. For information about the Century Award or to apply for recognition, visit safnow.org/awards or contact awards@safnow.org.  ### About SAF   The Society of American Florists is the leading organization representing all segments of the floral indust... http://www.perishablenews.com/index.php?article=0069973

Gardeners scare up Halloween-themed flower show - GoErie.com

For reservations call Ethel Enserro, 716-485-6227 or email: EthelGEnserro@me.com. Jamestown Garden Club maintains the Roger Tory Peterson Butterfly Garden in Jamestown, New York.Garden club meetingsAlbion Garden and Civic Club, Tuesday, 6 p.m., Stonehouse at Albion Boro Park. Members will tour Wooden Nickel Buffalo farm. Call Sue Mihalak, 756-4404.Westminster Garden Club, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., Hoss’s Steak and Sea House, 3302 W. 26th St. Master gardener Janet Krack will give a program called “Thistles of Scotland.” Call Barb Eberlein, 864-6489.Erie County Council of Garden Clubs, Wednesday, 10 a.m., Nick’s Place, 12246 Route 99, Edinboro. Civic beautification winners will be announced. Gary Foster of Foster’s rose of Sharon Shop will present his design program: “What’s New for Christmas.” Each club should bring at least four items for the auction. Cost: $20 for lunch. Call Lynn Jackson, 431-4470.Cambridge Garden Club, Thursday, 7 p.m., Cambridge Springs Public Library, 158 McClellan St., Cambridge Springs. Master gardener Ellen DiPlacido will talk about companion planting. Call Sandy Moraski, 528-7748.Elk Valley Garden Club, Friday, 8:45 a.m., Wells Park, 34 Main St., Girard and Lake City Borough Building, 2350 Main St., Lake City. Members will get the parks ready for winter. Call Janet Nelson, 833-6123.Pioneer Church Garden Club, Oct. 26, 11:30 a.m., Hoss’s Steak and Sea House, 3302 W. 26th St. A speaker will talk about the snowy owl. Call Helen Singer, 838-8741.Sue Scholz is a member of the Presque Isle Garden Club. Send garden news to budsandbloomserie@gmail.com. http://www.goerie.com/entertainmentlife/20171014/gardeners-scare-up-halloween-themed-flower-show

Upper Dauphin’s Macklin Ayers, Steel-High’s Mehki Flowers selected to Pa. Football Writers’ Class 2A All-Stat - PennLive

Pa. Football Writers’ Class 2A All-State team.Fleming, the nation’s top recruit who signed with Ohio State last week, is one of eight Tigers to be selected, including a trio of linebackers in Michigan State-bound Cal Haladay, Preston Zachman (Wisconsin) and Max Tillett (New Hampshire).Southern Columbia won its third straight PIAA championship earlier this month, defeating Avonworth 74-7 at Hersheypark Stadium.Fleming caught 72 passes for 1,538 yards and 23 touchdowns in his final season to become the state’s all-time leader in yards and receiving touchdowns.Since 2009, sports writers who cover high school football around the Commonwealth have overseen the all-state process. Players are nominated in all six classifications, and then a statewide ballot is issued to afford all writers the opportunity to cast their votes.Upper Dauphin’s record-setting athlete, Macklin Ayers, joined Steel-High’s Mehki Flowers on the team’s defensive side. A tremendous two-way talent, Ayers accounted for 3,230 yards (1,960 rush) and 48 touchdowns at quarterback.The Tri-Valley League player of the year also contributed 107 tackles, five sacks and three interceptions as a linebacker, guiding the Trojans to a District 3 title and state quarterfinal berth against Southern Columbia.Ayers set single-season ... https://www.pennlive.com/highschoolsports/football/2019/12/upper-dauphins-macklin-ayers-steel-highs-mehki-flowers-selected-to-pa-football-writers-class-2a-all-state-team.html

GTPulse: Create Your Own Designer Floral Arrangements at Home With Floral Underground - 9&10 News

America’s Cup, which was the qualifier to send the U.S.A. representative to the World Cup. I was the runner up, so I like to call it the biggest loser,” Derek joked.Derek grew up in Jackson, Michigan and got his first floral shop opportunity in Traverse City. He fell in love with the area when he and his friend came up during high school. When Derek graduated he moved to Traverse City, Michigan and finished school at Northwestern Michigan College.“When I moved here I had a job lined up as a florist. It was Hibbard’s Flowers which used to be downtown. From there I worked for Weaver’s Flowers and Distinctive Flowers and then I started my own business.”Derek’s business, Floral Underground, is mostly lifestyle based, meaning that the business is mostly focused on providing flowers for people who home make or are using the flowers to enhance their interior. “It’s not so much about a funeral, I want them around me because this is how I live my life.”He provides flowers to some local businesses, but Floral Underground does the bulk of it’s business in subscription boxes that go beyond Northern Michigan. The boxes are curated by Derek depending on the season and new trends in floral design. He assembles boxes with everything his subscribers need to make an arrangement at home. He then shoots a video tutorial on how to assemble and design the arrangement for subscribers to follow.“It’s lifestyle floral. My client is the recreational floral designer. Because I’m a floral educator I want that to carry through on my product.”The boxes contain the flowers, a vase, a flower grid to help place flowers, plant nutrients, and finishing spray. The vases are from 46 & Spruce and are nice keepsakes of their own. If you would like to keep flowers regularly in your home with the added benefit of supplies and guidance, check out Floral Underground. If you would like to see Derek in action, he’ll be doing a demonstration at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home for their holiday open house on December 14th. “There’s music, there’s food, they can tour the home. Peg Jonkhoff has me come in and do a live floral demonstration. I’m doing DIY centerpieces three ways is the theme. One will be a plant-based or terrarium based centerpiece for Christmas, one will be foam-free and one will be more traditional.”Put some new life in your home with Floral Underground. You might be surprised how much joy having flowers in your home brings. a href="https://blo... https://www.9and10news.com/2019/12/05/gtpulse-create-your-own-designer-floral-arrangements-at-home-with-floral-underground/

In-state ATH Flowers 'in awe' during latest Penn State visit - 247Sports

Mehki Flowers was back on campus Saturday for the fourth time in four months, it went well again as he watched the Nittany Lions remain unbeaten with a “White Out” win against Michigan.“The atmosphere was amazing,” the 6-foot-1, 187-pound Flowers said. “I was speechless. I was in awe every time the crowd stood up and got loud. That’s, for sure, a place people want to be.”Since Flowers is a sophomore, college coaches cannot call him. However, he can call them and talk, but nothing beats getting face time with them, and he relished the opportunity again.“The coaches are great,” Flowers said. “They always have high energy. Every coach I talked to, they acted like they knew me for years and I’ve only known them a couple months. They definitely want you to feel like it’s a home.”Flowers also paid close attention to the game, and what took place between plays.“I saw a lot of positives from the team,” he said. “Every player had each other’s back. When one made a mistake it was like they all made a mistake. They’re brothers out there.”There were plenty of positives from the visit, but like with so many of the recruits in attendance, the overall ambience of the night trumped everything else.“What stood out the most to me is just the atmosphere,” he said. “And the game as a whole.”... https://247sports.com/Article/Mehki-Flowers-Penn-State-Nittany-Lions-white-out-football-recruiting-137415008/

Pumpkin power: How to bring some pop to your fall decor - The Detroit News

Neutral fall decor And who says fall decor or arrangements have to be orange at all? They don’t, says West Michigan design blogger and author Liz Marie Galvan. Galvan, who lives on a farm with her husband and baby son, has a home decor and vintage store near Grand Rapids called The Found Cottage. She  says fall decor can also be done in neutrals. “It can be whatever fits your style,” wrote Galvan in a post on her popular blog, lizmarieblog.com. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/life/home-garden/2019/10/17/fall-decor-and-arrangements-pumpkins/3910822002/