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Florists keep busy during pandemic | News, Sports, Jobs - Minot Daily News

Kathey Medlin Keller of Perfect Petals in Harvey had just filled her big cooler with flowers when the COVID-19 pandemic hit North Dakota in March.“We’re talking several thousand dollars worth of flowers, during a global shutdown. Connected next door to my floral shop is the antique, coffee, wine, beer, jewelry & gift shop called Ta Ahni, which I own also. We had to shut down that shop as well and do curbside delivery for both establishments,” Keller said.In a bind, Keller started working the phones. One of her first calls was to the president of St. Aloisius Medical Center, Mike Zwicker. She wanted to know the proper procedures and protocols for deliveries regarding the patients in the hospital. “I didn’t want to know who the patients were. I just wanted numbers,” she said. “Instead of having all these fresh flowers and arrangments wither past their prime, I asked if we could send flowers to the hospital, and he obliged.”After receiving the numbers and the OK from Zwicker regarding a project she had in mind, Keller placed phone calls to enlist 26 local businesses and two individuals – Susan Bartz of Harvey and Keller’s sister Regina Martin of Cookson, Okla. – in the pr... https://www.minotdailynews.com/life/business/2020/05/florists-keep-busy-during-pandemic/

Newly opened flower shop in Grand Forks concerned about future prospects - Grand Forks Herald

She got assistance to open her shop in the form of loans through the growth fund in Grand Forks, as well as the Bank of North Dakota. The loans totaled about $27,000, with another $9,000 chipped in out of her own pocket. Most of the money went towards the flower cooler. The coronavirus pandemic that wrought havoc on businesses, brought with it billions of dollars in relief money. That money has dried up, and the Small Business Administration announced Thursday that there would be no more loans until Congress replenishes the programs. Alexander didn’t think her business qualified for the loans anyway. listen live watch live “We don't have a lot of the qualifications required like a W2 employee, or 12 months of history, or having all of these assets, like your taxes and all of those things,” Alexander said. “We're brand new, so we're still impacted by the virus; we just don't qualify for that funding.” Alexander said she didn’t think the government took into account new businesses, such as hers, in the rush to create the relief program that became the CARES Act. “They obviously didn't take into consideration my loans and my lease,” Alexander said. “All of that stuff was signed before this virus outbreak happened.” She has houseplants available in her shop, as well a... https://www.grandforksherald.com/business/5213735-Newly-opened-flower-shop-in-Grand-Forks-concerned-about-future-prospects

Fort Collins woman gets traditional wedding, prepares for death on own terms - Coloradoan

I don’t like to see her like this,” he said. “It’s not fair to her because it’s just going to get worse.”Bob and Debra have known each other since 1973, when they were teenagers growing up in Fargo, North Dakota. They were friends for a long time, had fallings-out but made up, and eventually went their separate ways.Both married and then divorced. They found each other again, and Bob invited Debra to join him in Colorado.They were married in 1988 by a justice of the peace in Jefferson County. Bob adopted Debra’s son and daughter, and life with its ups and downs went on. Bob and Debra have five grandchildren and a great-grandchild on the way.While recent times have been dark for the family because of Debra’s deteriorating health, they enjoyed a bright time in February, thanks in large part to the kindness of strangers.Debra and Bob had talked for a long time about renewing their wedding vows. Debra let it be known she would enjoy a traditional wedding ceremony and reception — experiences she never had.Her daughter, Jennifer, sprang into action. With money tight because of Debra’s medical needs, Jennifer posted a request for wedding decorations on the Facebook group Free in Larimer County. She explained her mother was terminally ill.The response was overwhelming, Jennifer said. People donated everything that would be needed for a wedding, including flowers, decorations, and a dress and shoes for the bride. People volunteered to do Debra’s hair, makeup and nails so she would look her best on the big day.Everything came together in six days.Pathways donated space at its Fort Collins facility. The ceremony took place Feb. 15, the day after Valentine’s Day.Every family member had a role in the ceremony. Their 9-year-old grandson, Drake, served as best man.“Everything was done for me, and bless their hearts for doing that,” Debra said. “It just tells me that Fort Collins still has a heart, that the people of this town are still the best.”Gratitude is part of the message Debra wants to send to the community in her final days. She is especially thankful for the care she has received from Pathways, a nonprofit that has served the community for decades.“They are the best,” she said. “All I have to do is call and they are right here for me.”And she is grateful to her family, who has stood by her for so many years, in good times and in bad. She said Bob has been her “rock” and the “strongest man I’ve ever known.”She knows he’ll be strong for the family after she is gone.“It has been a very good life,” she said. “My family has always been number one in my life. I can go to sleep knowing they will be OK. Papa will be there.”Kevin Duggan is a senior columnist and reporter. Contact him at kevinduggan@coloradoan.com. https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2020/03/13/fort-collins-woman-plans-death-aid-dying-medication/5013976002/

This Farm Lets You Pick, Cut, And Arrange Your Own Flower Bouquets For Just $5 Each - HouseBeautiful.com

DIY eye-catching bouquets.“We tend to call ourselves 'farmer-florists,'” said Lori, a North Dakota native, said to York Daily News. “People can come out here and pick. But I also really loved the florist side of the business, and I wanted to use 100 percent my own flowers instead of buying flowers that have been flown from who knows where.”BOOK NOW York County, Pennsylvania, TripAdvisorVessels priced at $15 can be filled to the brim with flowers of your choosing, and can usually create 2-3 bouquets (that's just around $5 each!). If you want even more flowers, you can purchase a larger bucket for $40 that'll give you around 5-6 bouquets. You don't have to dive right into arranging them on-site, of course, but there's a garden table area for you to design your own original bouquets. Not exactly a floral expert? Lori will be there, helping you turn your chosen blooms into masterpieces—and if you're short on time, there are also pre-designed bouquets for sale.Keep in mind that this is a working farm—meaning there's mud, uneven ground, and yes, a few farm animals roaming around. The U-Pick stand is open from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays and 9 a.m. to noon and 5-8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Dolphin Succulent Hirt's Gardens amazon.com $9.99 ... https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a28622872/pick-your-own-bouquet-flower-terra-farms/