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Obituaries for October 8 - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Sunday, February 28, 2021Born in Hilo, she was an anthurium grower for Puna Florist, sugar cane grower and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Private services held. Survived by daughters, Diana Ponsonby of Nevada and Bernadine Nentwig of Florida; sons, Albert (Shirley) Araujo of Michigan, Gordon Araujo and Robert Araujo of Hilo and Douglas (Faith) Araujo of Minnesota; brothers, Michael Souza and Lawrence Souza of Hilo; sister, Marie (James) Souza of Nevada; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.Ralph Rogelio Cordoban, 72 of Honokaa died June 20 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired truck driver. Private services at a later date. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by son, Ryan (Christina) Cordoban of Honokaa; daughter, Royalan Cordoban of Colorado Springs, Colo.; companion, Linda Anahu of Honolulu; sisters, Loretta (Doug) Whitaker of Charleston, S.C., and Alona (Alan) Kondo of Kohala; seven grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.Eric Moani Hori, 55, of Kailua-Kona died July 26 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a heavy equipment operator and cook for Meals on Wheels. Services at later date. Survi... https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2020/10/08/obituaries/obituaries-for-october-8-6/
CBS2 Investigates TerrysFlorist.com: ‘Of Course I Didn’t Get Any Refund’ - CBS New York
Sunday, February 28, 2021Anthony Picco before it began operations in 2019. Picco’s LinkedIn page says he is CEO of ArcoMediaGroup in Asbury Park.Terry’s is a registered business with a mail drop address in Nevada. Still, when Rozner called customer service, Rozner was told it was located at 75 West Front Street in Red Bank.When Rozner asked what suite number it would be, she was put on hold, and then hung up on.The building owner said there was no Terry’s ever there, and so did the management office at 1 Harding Road in Red Bank, where Google maps pins the company.Rozner also contacted officials in Red Bank, and they did not have any records of the company.Now receiving dozens of complaints weekly is Terry McPherson who owns similar-sounding Terry’s Florals in Lake Butler, Florida.“It’s very time-consuming and it’s very hurtful to a small business,” McPherson said. “You’re like, ‘What did I do?’ And then it’s not even my shop.”Consumer credit expert Paul Oster points out Terry’s doesn’t list a physical address under its “Contact Us” link – a common red flag.“SEO optimization has made it very easy for companies to appear that they’re local,” said Paul Oster, president of Better Qualified. “Call the business and tell them you want to stop by.”And when ordering flowers, he says make sure the vendor guarantees no substitutions. He says get orders in writing because emails are admissible in the court of law.Terry’s says it’s “committed to perfecting the customer experience” and “has hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers.”MORE NEWS: 1 Injured In Manhole Fire In Midtown; FDNY, Utility Crews On SceneThe New Jersey Attorney General’s office says it has received eight complaints against Terry’s. Mastercard says it has raised concerns with the merchant’s bank. https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2021/02/12/cbs2-investigates-terrysflorist-com-of-course-i-didnt-get-any-refund/
Senior living is a lifestyle, but perhaps not the one you'd imagine - Tahoe Daily Tribune
Sunday, February 28, 2021More importantly, what they were also delivering was a warm, friendly and safe in-person interaction during a challenging and uncertain time. This spring, Stefun has partnered with the Nevada Department of Transportation to facilitate a viewing tour of a roadside public art project at several on- and off-ramps around Reno and Carson City. Getting outdoors and going on group outings are some of the most popular resident activities. Whether they’re getting adrenaline rushing with go-kart racing, or enjoying picnics at local parks, the Lifestyle team enjoys experiencing the beauty of the local community with the residents. March will bring the first karaoke event at Revel Rancharrah, and they also hope to schedule champagne and olive oil tastings as other entertainment options. Technology classes and science experiments are also on the calendar, and have inspired residents to engage in new ways. “Our art workshops are also really popular. We’ll do painting, or a clay workshop where residents can make their own pottery. We’ve also hosted floral workshops with a fabulous florist who brings in beautiful flowers,” Ruiz says.One big familyResidents and team members took part in National Wear Red Day to raise awareness for heart disease.It takes a team of passionate staff to continuously create new and interesting ways to keep life around the community exciting, which leads to engaged and fulfil... https://www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/senior-living-is-a-lifestyle-but-perhaps-not-the-one-youd-imagine-sponsored/
Sherman R. Frederick Commentary: More Tragedy To Follow - Sparks Tribune
Sunday, February 28, 2021February, March, April and July 2020 than the same months in 2019, respectively.So, as far as I can see, the bottom line for families and towns across Nevada is for Gov. Steve Sisolak and President Joe Biden do their level best to bring the pandemic to a close and at the same time make wise decisions that alleviate the social and medical issues stemming from the pandemic. But in the end, as every mom and dad out there knows, the best defense for our children rests not Carson City or in Washington, D.C., but in our own living rooms. Watch your kids like a hawk. Give ‘em a hug. And let’s get our schools open now.ONE MORE THING— I’m trying to organize a hide and seek tournament, but good players are really hard to find.— Dad, are we pyromaniacs? Yes, we arson.— Never buy flowers from a monk. Only you can prevent florist friars.— For my Rolling Stones fans, I found this rare photo of band member Keith Richards holding Betty White. I’m sorry about that florist friars joke. I’ll pick up my knitting and let myself out. Thanks for reading. Be safe, be kind and mask-up. And, if I may be so bold, subscribe to this Battle Born Media newspaper. Your support is a crucial way in which we keep going. (Sherman R. Frederick is the founder of Battle Born Media, a newspaper company dedicated to the preservation of community newspapers. You can follow him on Facebook at facebook.com/sherm.frederick/. He may be reached at shermfrederick@gmail.com.) Post Views: 737 -- ... https://sparkstrib.com/2021/02/15/sherman-r-frederick-commentary-more-tragedy-to-follow/
