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Akron Ohio News - City Gardener & Florist offering flowers, gifts, more - Akron Leader Publications

Delivery is available to homes, businesses, schools, hospitals and funeral homes in various parts of Akron, with a full listing of those areas provided at citygardener.com.“We offer creative and quality designs and exceptional service that brings customers back to us,” said Thomas. “We are customer driven, and our relationship with our clients is important. We take care of families, from the birth of a child, to graduations, to weddings and in death.”The business also includes the Potting Shed, a shop housed in an old barn that offers a wide variety of gardening accessories and furniture, decorative planters, urns, statuary, benches and birdbaths. Also sold are gift items such as jewelry, photography, soy candles, artisan wind chimes and fairy gardens. Some items are displayed throughout a picturesque courtyard.The Potting Shed is open through late fall. For more details, visit gardenerpottingshed.com.In addition, the grounds include an outdoor space like a secret garden, according to Thomas. She added City Gardener & Florist has become a destination site, offering an opportunity to explore the unique 122-year-old home. Thomas added Mendenhall’s great, great, great granddaughter is using the site to make a documentary film.Thomas stated City Gardener is a community-oriented business and hosts a Porch Party for the City of Ravenna Memorial Day parade and luncheons for civic and community organizations.Store hours are Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.For more information, visit the website or call 330-296-8681 or 800-867-4783. The business also includes the Potting Shed, which offers gardening accessories and furniture, decorative planters, statuary, benches and more, as pictured above. Staff photos Editor’s note: Advertiser features appearing in the West Side Leader are provided as a service to the advertiser and our readers. They do not serve as an endorsement of any company, person, product or service. All information contained in these features comes directly from interviews with company owners or their representatives and from additional materials provided ... http://akron.com/akron-ohio-business-news.asp?aID=41216

Not on the First Page of Google? You Might Not Be Seen - businessjournaldaily.com

It very directly relates to new business or new revenue,” says Joe Jorgenson, president of Robin Technologies in Akron. As of December, there were 1.94 billion websites, according to HostingFacts.com, and each day over 5 billion Google searches are made. HubSpot reports that 75% of users never scroll beyond the first page of search results.“Nobody wants to be the seventh page on Google,” says Kelli Hulea, project manager for Pecchia Communications in Canfield. “If you want to be noticed at all, you need to be aware of SEO.”SEO, or search engine optimization, is the process of increasing the online visibility of a website in search-engine results with the goal of being one of the first listings.“Everyone wants to be at the top of the search results; so that’s another reason why it is so difficult and time consuming because if everybody could be, everybody would be,” Hulea adds.While you can pay to have an ad at the top of a search engine page, most businesses need to work on their SEO organically to remain in the top positions.“SEO is how people find you,” says Chris Askew, director of digital marketing strategy at Prodigal Co. in Boardman. “If your content isn’t being ranked in Google, you’re not being found.”The most popular search engine is Google, which is responsible for 94% of total organic traffic, according to Web Presence Solutions. Google has more than 200 factors it uses in its algorithm to determine where a website is ranked on its search page, with the weight of each constantly changing. However, marketers agree there are a few key tactics a business can focus on to help with its ranking. No. 1 on the list: look at what your competitors are do... https://businessjournaldaily.com/not-the-first-page-google-might-not-seen-seo/

Former White House Chief Floral Designer Laura Dowling appearing at Akron Home & Flower Show (photos) - cleveland.com

I was responsible for outlining the decor and choosing linens, ordering flowers, staffing the production. It's a pretty big job."Dowling is appearing at the Akron Home & Flower Show, Friday through Saturday, February 23 to 25, at the John S. Knight Center. She'll present a slide show of her designs with an emphasis on the newest ideas, take questions from the audience, and share anecdotes about her time at the White House. Her appearances are at 12:30 p.m. and 4:30p.m. Saturday, and 1:15 p.m. Sunday.On the trend front, purple flowers will reign, so to speak, because "Ultra Violet" happens to be the hottest shade this year, according to Pantone, which annually chooses a leading color."Flower trends follow fashion trends, so the idea is that the Pantone Color of the Year is being incorporated in floral designs" says Dowling. "That would include sweet peas, hydrangeas, orchids. It's a bit controversial because not everyone likes that shade. But I think, with flowers, there is an incredible range of options. For example, one of my favorite roses is called amnesia. It's a pale lilac-gray-beige. It almost has a vintage feel."Grape tomatoes, turnips, limes and other edibles are lending a new look to floral arrangements, too."With an unusual mix of materials, arrangements are much more organic," says Dowling. "The look is very natural and free-flowing."The horizontal-shaped arrangement is a new trend as well.Dowling, who at one time was a part-time florist with her own design studio, and held jobs in government and public policy before then, was picked to be the official White House Florist after her husband, Robert Weinhagen, learned of the opening."I sent my resume in never expecting to hear back, and much to my surprise I heard several months later that I was one of 17 finalists," she remembers. "After several cuts it was down to three finalists. There was a four-hour, timed competition, in which we had to design for a state dinner and design an oval office arrangement. After an interview with Michelle Obama, I learned I got the job."To Dowling's knowledge, there have only been four or five official White House florists. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy established the office of the Chief Floral Designer, she added.D... https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/02/former_white_house_chief_flora.html

Pomeroy Alumni hold banquet

Sharon Douglas Swindell of Shade, Nancy Brown Strauser of Columbus, Howard Parker of Marietta, and Barbara Eskew Fields, Vince Knight and Phil Harrison, all of Pomeroy;1961 — Michael Roberts of Akron, Norman Price, Paula Sayre Welker, Wallace Hatfield, and Bill Young, all of Pomeroy, and Keith Barnitz of Kingston;1962 — Jean Casto Hilton of Parkersburg, W.Va., Mike Werry of Belpre, and Christine Faber Sauters of Pomeroy;1963 (55th anniversary) — Jerry Shamblin of Madison, Tenn., Mary Jane Douglas Daggett of Fairfield, Ohio, Sandra Wells McCallister of Cutler, Ohio, David Borden of Senoia, Ga., Tracy Schrinsher of Crossville, Tenn., William Murray of Columbus, Douglas and Sandra London Moore of Piketon, James Gilbert of Springfield, Donald Brown of Columbus, Jennifer Lohse Sheets, Charlene Diehl Rutherford, Rosetta Lisle Redovian, Judy Wehrung Sisson, Allen Downie and Roger Young, all of Pomeroy, George Starcher of West Columbia, W.Va., and Rick Crow of Syracuse;1964 — Jennifer Crew Solomon of Chester, S.C., Keith Whaley of Lancaster, Karen Miller Gilbert of Springfield, Danny Smith of South Point, Don Mayer, Yvonne Young and Donna Hatfield, all of Pomeroy;1965 — Hazel Phelps Cleland of Dupont, Ind., Susanne Arnold Fitzgerald of Olathe, Kan., Carla Werry of Belpre, Don Cullums, Donna Hauck Carr, Linda Darnell Mayer, Joan Hewetson Anderson, all of Pomeroy, George Harris of Middleport, and John Curd of Holly, Mich.;1966 — Gail St.Clair of Middleport, Mary Klein of Point Pleasant, W.Va., Dottie Phelps Will of Pomeroy, Bill Francis of Reedsville, and Don Napper of Pataskala;1967 — Ron Logan of Middleport;1968 (50th anniversary) — Beverly Beaver Smith of Marcellus, Mich., Pam Crew Napper of Pataskala, Carla Norton King of Mason, W.Va., Hilda Young Roush of Mason, W.Va., Maurisha Durst Nelson of Pickerington, Penny Hayes Holcomb of Lithopolis, Robert Murphy of Racine, Shelia Faulk Hollon of Chester, Jim and Becky Nease Anderson of Racine, Jennifer Menchini Kirby of Middleport, Sandy Bailley Mathews of Athens, Jane Wells Mitchell of Ravenswood, W.Va., Becky Hawley Ellis, Don Lambert, Jane Quivey, Janet St.Clair Peavley, Jerry Well, Paulette Hudson Harrison, John Goodwin, Sally Globokar Erwin, Loring Vaughan, Bonnie Banks Lightfoot and David Carr, all of Pomeroy.Officers elected for 2019 are William Young, President; William Francis, Vice President; Marcia Grueser Arnold and Thelma Davis Jeffers, secretary-treasurers.The executive committee elected includes Mary Scott Wise, April Shasteen Smith, Judy Wehrung Sisson, Lila Terrel Mitch, Charlene Diehl Rutherford, and Carol Strauss Kennedy.The advisory committee elected includes Norman Price, Carolyn Sisson Teaford, Jean Caston Hilton, Ed Kennedy and JoAnne Jones Williams.Ted Scott, Class of 1953, who lives in Westland, Michigan, was given a free ticket to next year’s banquet. The ticket was given by Madalyn Pickett Markham of Plantation, Florida. Markham graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1936. A second free ticket given by the alumni association went to Carolyn Brown Charles (1956), who comes to the banquet every year.Sara Hawk Cullumns (1938) celebrating her 80th anniversary and Belva Glaze (1943) celebrating her 75th anniversary were given purple and white flower arrangements.Many door prizes were given out and the ladies were given potted purple and white petunias at the conclusion of the meeting.Scholarship winners were also announced. (The winners will appear in a separate article).Singing of the Alma Mater and the benediction by Joe Kennedy closed the event. Group photos were taken of the reunion classes.Submitted by Marcia Arnold, secretary-treasurer. ... https://www.mydailysentinel.com/features/community/27230/pomeroy-alumni-holds-banquet

Khloe Kardashian's 19-year-old Cleveland Florist Continues to Impress - Cleveland Scene Weekly

Cavs star Tristan Thompson's birthday party, Lynch's grown used to working with high profile clients. A couple weeks ago, Lynch Design even provided the floral arrangements for a large wedding in Akron. "I can't tell you who that is," Lynch says from his Beachwood studio last week. "But you can look it all up on Instagram." (We did. Seems the wedding was for “Entourage” star, Jerry Ferrara). Running Lynch Designs since 14 (his parents helped him start up the business), Lynch hires employees either in high school or college, no one is over 21. "It's not that I don't trust people over 21," Lynch says. "It's just more fun working with people my own age." Lynch describes his flower style as clean and full with plenty of big statement pieces. And he's always had the drive to make his designs go far. He sent a bouquet of flowers to Kardashian over Christmas, welcoming her to Cleveland, thinking he'd hear nothing more. But the TV star Snapchatted the bouquet and soon her people were reaching out to Lynch, asking for help on the birthday party. Since that experience, the mostly untrained florist says the exposure has brought the company into the spotlight, and they're booked through the end of the summer. Then it's back to college for the young entrepreneur. "Who knows where this will all go, but it’s so rewarding at the end of the day when you’re with everyone, and you pulled it together and you made something," Lynch says. "It’s as full time as it can be right now. It’s my life."...

Rosemary-Duff Florist: a landmark business - times-advocate.com

California. Four boys and four girls and now 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild.Dolly’s sister Rosemary Gornick learned the techniques of the floral business from a school in Cleveland, Ohio and opened her floral business in her hometown of Chisholm, Minnesota. In 1957 she moved to California (following her sister) and worked for Casa De Las Florist in Del Mar for many years and for Bob Socin and Duff Gardens before starting Rosemary’s Floral on Grand Avenue in downtown Escondido in 1974.Duff Gardens and Rosemary’s Floral merged in 1982 and built the Spanish style building where the business resides today.Aunt Rosemary passed away in 2015. Dolly Santrach passed in 2018.Today the business has four partners: Mary Ann Santrach, Rozanne Reguly, Luanne Csonka and Joanne Santrach. The sisters/nieces bought the business from their parents, Pete and Dolly and aunt, Rosemary in 1988.Mary Ann’s specialty is floral design. She says planning is important. “Ordering for a holiday like Valentine’s Day requires placing an order for roses by mid-January if not earlier to reserve the product desired. That can be up to 2,500 red roses alone!” she said.Rozanne Reguly is the primary decorator for the window displays and a floral designer.The interior of Rosemary-Duff Florist.Luanne Csonka is the managing partner. She says, “It has been said that floral arrangements were the only gift item besides pizza that you could have made and delivered – all in the same day!  Our business is unique, sending floral gifts to express one’s emotions from happy occasions like birthdays to condolences for the loss of loved ones.”The sisters credit much of their success to Aunt Rosemary for sharing with them the techniques she leaned from floral school and her years of experience.  Remember Bob Socin? I can think of no greater testimony than praise from the former business owner. Mary Ann says that nearly every day Bob will stop by the shop to say hello. Rosemary Duff Florist has designed florals for many weddings, events and special occasions throughout San Diego and designed florals for celebrities Oprah Winfrey, Barbara Streisand and Martha Stewart. “But we most appreciate our long standing, wonderful clients who have believed in us for over forty years!” says Luanne.Here is a Valentine’s Day tip for you – Go to Rosemary Duff Florist. Have your photo taken in front of the Valentine’s Day mural and boom, instant Valentine’s Day card for your sweetheart! You’re Welcome. Oh, and stop in the shop, you’ll be glad you did.Rosemary Duff Florist101 West Second AvenueEscondido, CA 92025(760) 745-1191Website rdflorist.comGood business, Great people!img class=" wp-image-21968" src="https://www.times-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/BUS_BIZSTORY_ROSEMARY_DUFF06-738x1024.jpg" alt width="336" height="466" srcset="https://www.times-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/BUS_BIZSTORY_ROSEMARY_DUFF06-738x1... https://www.times-advocate.com/articles/rosemary-duff-florist-a-landmark-business/

Obituary: Margery Shanks - Aspen Times

Margery ShanksProvided PhotoMargery (Claus) Shanks Margery (Claus) Shanks passed away peacefully Feb. 7, 2020 in Carbondale, CO. Margery was born in Toledo, Ohio, on Oct. 8, 1933 to William and Veronica Claus. She was one of five children and the only girl among 4 brothers. As a young adult she loved the creative process and held jobs at a florist shop and at a department store dressing windows. She attended Ursuline College where she earned a Fine Arts Degree. She married Robert Shanks and had 3 children. She and Bob lived in many places; Pittsburgh, PA, Salem, IN, Cincinnati, OH, Hudson, OH, and Toledo, OH. While Marge enjoyed sports, antiques, and having fun, her foremost interest was art. She was the proud owner of The Duncan Gallery in Hudson, OH for 27 years. Her goal was to showcase local artists as well as provide quality artwork of all kinds to everyone. She promoted local artists which inspired national attention and international recognition as far away as the US Embassy in Oslo, Norway. Her customers respected her expertise and her friendship and many would spend hours with her learning about art and chatting about life. She sh... https://www.aspentimes.com/obituaries/obituary-margery-shanks/

Muncie Origins: Normandy Flower Shop continues family florist tradition - Ball State Daily News

I probably started working when I was around 12 [doing simple little things],” Benken said. “When I started [delivering flowers] after school, I was 16.”After Benken moved from Muncie to Ohio with her husband, she said, she thought she had left the flower business behind her. However, once the holidays rolled around, Benken said, she found herself working for a flower shop in Ohio because she missed the “chaos and crazy” of the season.  Although Benken and her husband started their family in Ohio, they wanted their children to grow up in Muncie. In 1982, the Normandy Flower Shop, which was established in downtown Muncie in the 1940s, came up for sale. The Benkens decided to make the shop their own.“It was the [floral] business that I knew,” Benken said. “I wasn’t making much of a living working for other people. It was [my husband’s] idea to buy the flower shop. I just wanted to come home.”At the time she opened Normandy Flower Shop, Benken said, downtown was “pretty dead” because there were only banks, law firms, jewelry stores and flower shops in the area.“My pocket book said to move up to McGalliard, but my heart said to stay [in downtown Muncie]. I followed my heart … I stuck with it,” Benken said. “I’ve been here ever since.” The shop offers arrangements for all holidays, celebrations and seasons. There is a team of six employees who help make arrangements, two of which are Benken’s adult children.Audrey Scott, Benken’s daughter, said she once left Muncie with her husband to move to San Diego. Scott made a career for herself working at a vet clinic but found herself missing Normandy Flower Shop. Now, she is her family's fourth generation of florists.“I delivered something to someone on [Ball State’s] campus one time, and she said, ‘It's so pretty, thank you,’” ... https://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2020/02/daily-lifestyles-normandy-flower-shop

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

Julian Fleming, PIAA champion Southern Columbia is well represented on the 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 contri... 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