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Lee Phillip Bell, who channeled her journalism into soap operas, dies at 91 - The Washington Post

The Rape of Paulette” (1973), in which she interviewed rape victims and documented the failings of police and prosecutors who sought to bring the women’s attackers to justice.The program won an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award for broadcast journalism and was released the same year that Mrs. Bell and her husband launched “The Young and the Restless,” centered on a pair of dueling families in the Midwest.William Bell had by then abandoned an advertising career to work as a soap opera screenwriter, an ambition that stretched back to his boyhood love of Depression-era radio dramas. He wrote for soap opera queen Irna Phillips on “Guiding Light” and “As the World Turns” before becoming head writer on “Days of Our Lives” — a program that he led to national prominence just as he and his wife “began to talk about merging our two worlds,” as she put it.“We wanted to tell stories that made a difference,” Mrs. Bell told the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in 2007, before accepting a lifetime achievement award. “I did a special on breast cancer and mastectomies, and Bill became very interested in the medical issues women and children faced, and then he wove it into his fictional characters’ lives.”Their first collaboration, “The Young and the Restless,” was a youth-oriented CBS program that distinguished itself with couture clothing, sexual intrigue and emotionally tortured male characters, including those played by future prime-time stars David Hasselhoff and Tom Selleck. The show earned Mrs. Bell a share of a Daytime Emmy Award in 1975 and has reigned atop the soap opera charts for more than three decades, closely followed in the ratings by “The Bold and the Beautiful.” Set at a glamorous Los Angeles fashion house, “The Bold and the Beautiful” premiered in 1987 and is still independently produced by Bell-Phillip Television Productions, with Mrs. Bell receiving an executive producer credit in the show’s early years. As with “The Young and the Restless,” she left the writing to her husband but suggested story lines that reflected her interest in issues like rape and HIV/AIDS.If her family’s shows were not exactly wholesome, Mrs. Bell nonetheless insisted that they were essentially little different from a program like “Sesame Street.” “We do the very same thing, don’t we, Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch and the daytime dramas,” she told the television academy. “We reach out to people through our stories, through our words and examples. And hopefully, at the end of the day, we’ve touched someone’s life in a better way, and helped them.”The second of three children, Loreley June Phillip was born in Chicago on June 9, 1928, and raised in Riverside, Ill., where she sometimes stayed up late at night to help her florist parents fill corsage orders during World War II. She was reportedly named for a French flower but had long used the given name Lee.Mrs. Bell, who received her bachelor’s degree in 1950, was still planning for a career in social work when she began making regular television appearances. On the day that the Cook County welfare office called to offer her a job, she received another call from what is now WBBM-TV: The station’s lead female host, Lucky North, was about to vacation in Japan, and they needed Mrs. Bell to step in as a substitute.“I moved from being her temporary replacement into hosting my own talk show,” Mrs. Bell later said. “I must thank Lucky for my big break.”In 1954, she married William Bell. They remained in Chicago until launching “The Bold and the Beautiful” on the West Coast, where they established what the Los Angeles Times dubbed “the first family of soaps.”Their son William James Bell is president of the family production company and married to Maria Arena Bell, former head writer and executive producer of “The Young and the Restless”; another son, Bradley Phillip Bell, is executive producer and head wr... https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/lee-phillip-bell-who-channeled-her-journalism-into-soap-operas-dies-at-91/2020/02/27/a5d03dd8-5974-11ea-9000-f3cffee23036_story.html

VIDEO: Flower fans push industry to be more eco-conscious - Kelowna Capital News

More than 100 million roses make the journey to the United States, it says, producing 9,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.A flower’s end-of-life can be problematic, too.Emily Alfred of the Toronto Environmental Alliance reminds recipients to put their spent bouquets in the green bin for compost, not the trash.Like all organic material, flowers that go to landfill end up decomposing and releasing methane, a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere and contributes to smog and global climate change.Corporate events and weddings are where floral waste can really add up, says Kalynn Crump of ReBloom, which collects event flowers that would otherwise be thrown out and donates them to nursing homes, hospices, shelters and other organizations.Crump says she started her company in Calgary in 2014 after working in public relations and seeing gorgeous blooms tossed as soon as a party ended — sometimes thousands of dollars worth of flowers that had only been enjoyed for a few hours.“The florist would come in and just grab the vase, throw the flowers down on the table, and that was it, they wanted their vase back because they were rented,” says Crump, whose coast-to-coast clients include businesses and wedding couples, but also event venues that are gradually realizing their own role in curbing waste.Crump recalls coming across a dumpster full of beautiful white hydrangeas behind a posh downtown Toronto hotel, the aftermath of a big wedding where she guesses staff were forced to quickly clear a ballroom to make way for the next big event.She showed them the photo and that hotel is now a client, she says, noting a “significant change” in attitude among businesses and hotel chains over the past two years. She says ReBloom diverted 43 tons of floral waste from landfills since 2014 and wants to divert 20 more tons this year.Zini used ReBloom to donate flowers from her 2018 wedding in Toronto to a local women’s shelter and seniors’ home. She estimates spending about $3,000 on the flowers and an additional $800 to turn them into smaller bouquets and arrangements.“Ideally, (a wedding) happens once and there are things that you want to be special because they happen once,” she acknowledges.“But that being said, the waste (includes) wasted food, dresses that are never worn again, flowers in the garbage. I wanted that special day, but I wanted to reduce the waste as much as I could.”That’s a sentiment the similarly themed Violet Heart Project in Toronto — a not-for-profit that also repurposes event flowers — hopes will one day be inextricably linked with the floral industry.“This just needs to be the normal thing that everybody does,” says Julie Danaylov, one of the founding board members.Cassandra Szklarski, The Canadian PressLike us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Gift GuideHolidays and Seasonal EventsNature Get local stories you won't find anywhere else right to your inbox.Sign up here... https://www.kelownacapnews.com/trending-now/flower-lovers-tackle-waste-push-industry-towards-sustainable-measures/

No time to stop and smell the roses: Dream leads local florist to Rose Parade - Steamboat Pilot & Today

El Rancho and working at Alpine Floral.Her job at Alpine Floral proved to be a perfect fit for the girl who graduated with degrees in ornamental horticulture and business from Alfred State College.In college, Bostrom was required to gain experience running an actual store, so when she arrived in Steamboat, she already had experience ordering flowers, scheduling, designing and budgeting. She helped the store grow and, eventually, bought the business in April 1980 with partner Jackie Eatherton. In 1984, Bostrom and her husband, Daryl, become sole owners of the store.Susanne Bostrom takes a moment away from working on floats for the 2020 Rose Parade to take a photograph with fellow crew members. The floats Bostrom worked on will appear in the parade, which takes place on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, California.Photo courtesy of Susanne BostromBostrom said the biggest rewards of running a local floral business for over three decades came from being connected to the community of Steamboat and being a part of everything from homecomings and proms to weddings and funerals.“This town grew up with me, and I grew up with it,” Bostrom said.And through it all, she never lost sight of her dream to be part of one of the most colorful, holiday events anywhere.The 2020 Rose Parade will feature nearly 30 floats built by a talented group of florists who worked 15 hours a day to build them. It’s estimated a million people will view the parade in person, and more than 50 million people will watch the parade on television.The parade begins at 9 a.m. MST Wednesday and will be televised by a number of networks, including ABC and NBC.Susanne Bostrom works on floats for the 2020 Rose Parade, which will take place Wednesday in Pasadena, California.Photo courtesy of Susanne BostromBostrom was nominated to work on the floats by an American Institute of Floral Designers florist. After that, she was selected by Fiesta Parade Floats to serve on one of their teams.Bostrom arrived in California on the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 26, and began working on the float two days later when the fresh flowers arrived. She has been living with other volunteers in Azusa — a town about 16 miles outside of Pasadena where the warehouses that house the floats are located.“They ask you to work straight through pretty much 15 hours a day,” Bostrom said. “Then, you’re done by the 31st, and that’s when the judging takes place.”The floats in the parade are created using chicken wire and plastic skin that become the frame for plants and flowers. The visible portion of the float must all be made from plant material, with roses being part of the design. Designers can also use seeds, grasses, leaves and bark for the remarkable creations.Susanne... https://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/no-time-to-stop-and-smell-the-roses-dream-leads-local-florist-to-rose-parade/

Morristown service for 'Muzz' Lindsley, revered coach and florist, June 8 - Morristown Green

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, at the corner of Miller Road and South Street in Morristown. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.A graduate of Morristown High School and Alfred University, Lindsley became a legendary teacher, coach and athletic director at several area schools, including St. Bernard’s, Morristown-Beard, Bayley Ellard, the Lafayette Learning Center and Morristown High.For many years he also ran Elliott’s Flower Shoppe, the family business on Morris Avenue.Lindsley’s passions were sports and flowers. An arrangement from Elliott’s was a work of love, but basketball and the Red Sox were even dearer to his heart.Retired Superior Court Judge Kenneth MacKenzie, also a graduate of Morristown High, knew Muzz as a player and later as a coach.“He wasn’t tall, but he was a good ball handler with a dependable outside shot,”  MacKenzie recalled.In a charity game against the Allentown Jets, who were defending champs of the Eastern League with several NBA-bound players on their roster, “Muzzy was able to move the ball and get off his shot against those pro players,” MacKenzie said.Later, Lindsley coached basketball at Morristown and Bayley-Ellard high schools. “His teams were well-drilled and always in top shape. He lived and loved the game,” the judge said. The Daily Record named him Coach of the Year in 1967.“There are so many good memories with Muzz,” said friend Milton Goldband. “The kids he helped, his passion for the game, his love of family, his... https://morristowngreen.com/2018/06/08/morristown-service-for-muzz-lindsley-revered-coach-and-florist-june-8/

Aliene Seol, 92, former florist with Heidi's Flowers - Southside Daily

For many years, she worked as a florist at Heidi’s Flowers in Virginia Beach. She was loved by many and will be sorely missed.Aliene was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Alfred W. Seol.Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Sabrina L. Trujillo of Virginia Beach; son, Greg W. Seol of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Judy Gill of Oklahoma and Georgia Elliott of Arizona; three grandchildren, Natasha Neagle (Nick) of Richmond and Miranda Nicholson and Brandi Trujillo, both of Norfolk; and three great-grandchildren, Norah Neagle, Justin Ruiz and Kati Neagle.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, July 21, at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, July 22, at Old Donation Episcopal Church. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park.Share online condolences with the family at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home.Always be informed. Get the latest news and information delivered to your inbox... https://southsidedaily.com/obits/2019/07/20/aliene-seol-92-former-florist-with-heidis-flowers/

25 flower delivery options in Toronto - blogTO

This florist asks that customers call in to place orders for delivery — they will deliver locally in Toronto, and also to anywhere from Whitby to Oakville. At the moment they are offering mostly Ontario-grown flowers and plants, and if you want to know what’s in season check out their site or give them a call.May FlowersMay Flower’s deliveries are still going from Monday through to Saturday, and they offer free contactless delivery throughout Toronto. They also have an option for same-day delivery. Eco StemsThis Corktown florist specializes in locally-grown blooms from the Niagara region that are grown with little to no pesticides. They are doing delivery throughout Toronto.PoppiesPoppies’ flowers are available for contact-free delivery within the GTA only. Their floral bouquets are made to order.Plant CollectiveSpecializing in house plants such as succulents and mini cacti, this Beaches store delivers throughout the country, and they offer free delivery for orders over $100, with standard shipping throughout the GTA at flat rate of $4.99.Wilbe BloominThis Kensington Market florist accepts online orders for delivery throughout Toronto. They offer a colourful selection of arrangements along with cacti terrariums.Pistil FlowersPistil Flower’s shop in the Financial District is closed, but they are still accepting orders through their site and through email for contact-free delivery. The florist specializes in elevated bouquets and contemporary arrangements.Botany Floral StudioThis florist offer daily delivery from Monday to Friday in the GTA. The studio specializes in modern arrangements that are inspired by “nature, whimsical gardens, and nostalgia,” their site reads. They are also sustainable in their practices.Bayview BlossomsBayview Blossoms creates custom arrangements for delivery in Toronto.  If you so choose, you can have their stylists create a botanical freestyle arrangement for you.Flower NookThe Flower Nook is offering contact-free delivery so that you can stay connected while apart. They deliver throughout the country, and offer local same-day delivery for orders placed before noon. You can search their site for flowers and arrangements based on occasion or type.Garden’s Path Floral DesignThis Leslieville florist creates intriguing arrangements they're able to deliver contact-free. They ask customers to email in their orders instead of calling them in. At the moment, they're having one staff member inside of the store working with the flowers to facilitate social distancing.Wild North FlowersThis online studio is providing contact-free deliveries in Toronto from Monday through to Saturday. They note on their site that because supply of hard goods such as vases has been limited, they might be substituting vase types for their arrangements in the coming weeks.TelefloraThis online florist has loads of deals up on its site, and they’re curated ones for every occasion. They also provide same-day delivery on most of their arrangements. They deliver throughout Canada, and are experienced at making deliveries to hospitals.BloomenThis online store off... https://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2020/04/flower-delivery-toronto/

Keirstead's Flower Shop Still Has Strong Saint John Roots - Huddle - Huddle Today

Covid-19.“Our flowers come from all over the world,” said florist Connie Dean. “We get flowers from Holland, Ecuador, our roses come from Ontario. A lot come through Ontario and they get them from different places all over the world as well.”Australia, Africa and Lebanon are a few other places where the shop gets its flowers, with Birds of Paradise and Protea flowers being some of the most popular selections.“Ontario does have locally grown flowers so those are the closest local flowers we get,” said Dean. “Sometimes there’s someone on the Kingston Peninsula or Hampton that’ll bring in garden flowers that we can buy.”A piece of family history (Image: Elizabeth MacLeod)The business was founded by the late Guy G. Keirstead whose passion for flowers led him to first rent a stall at the City Market in 1925.Keirstead’s operated out of the market from 1925 to 1946, until he purchased property on the corner of Charlotte and Princess Street where the shop still operates to this day.Dean said the building survived the Great Saint John Fire of 1877 and used to be a hardware and butcher shop, which were combined to make Keirstead’s.“You have some of the old coolers that we still have from back when they opened up this shop in the 40... https://huddle.today/keirsteads-flower-shop-still-has-strong-saint-john-roots/

Flower growers see sales wither as planting season launches - CBC.ca

Demand for non-perishable items pushed decorative plants out of the supply chain in last month's stockpiling frenzy, while the ongoing shutdown of garden centres in jurisdictions including Ontario and New York has cut off critical points of sale, threatening to leave growers high and dry. "This is when we sell. We're on the cusp of a critical period," said James Farrar, director of the Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance. Trees, bushes and bedding plants are usually planted between May 1 and June 15, he said, with customers ranging from backyard gardeners to municipalities. In Ontario, flower producers discarded about 40 per cent of their Easter crop, according to Flowers Canada Growers. The province has designated garden centres as a non-essential service — a painful exclusion for the industry, since nearly two-thirds of Canadian production stems from Ontario. Neighbouring New York and Ohio have also forced garden centres to lock their doors, while Michigan and Vermont have banned retailers from selling non-essential products, including home gardening items. "If they don't open, the damage is going to be astronomical," said trade group head Andi Kuyvenhoven, noting garden centres' crucial role for bedding plants in particular. British Columbia — the second-biggest flower and plant producer — Alberta and Manitoba and have allowed garden centres to keep running, while Quebec deemed them essential along with nurseries as of April 15, though not in time for Easter. Kuyvenhoven, who with his wife co-owns a $2.5-million business selling potted Chrysanthemums and indoor calla lilies — largely to U.S. distributors — on a pair of farms west of Toronto, says clogged supply chains south of the border remain a problem. 'I haven't slept in five weeks' "U.S. customers for a time closed their distribution systems to floral and so the main grocery chains were not purchasing plants," he said, which was hard on growers of cut flowers such as roses and tulips. "If a truck can take 24 skids and four skids were flowers, the flowers came off the trucks and they put more food on the truck — which we completely understand. The only challenge is, when you're growing flowers as we do, they also have a shelf life," said Kuyvenhoven, who bought his bu... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/flower-growers-hamilton-1.5546023

'A shame to throw all those out': Flamborough flower grower feeling the strain from COVID-19 - The Flamborough Review

We grow all year round — we just ramp up production for holiday seasons.” Juraschka said more than 90 per cent of the company's product is sold into the GTA through the Ontario Flower Growers Co-operative auction system, which sees 150 growers sell a diverse array of flowers to buyers from a Mississauga facility each week. “All kinds of florists buy either directly from the Ontario Flower Growers or through wholesalers,” he said. In addition, he said another factor impacting the business is that other flower growers who were unable to sell their product in the United States — many in the Niagara region — started selling their surplus product into the GTA. “The Toronto market quickly became saturated with product from everywhere,” he explained. “It’s only natural — everyone has invested many weeks of growing into their products — and the crops coming off now have some of the highest heating costs, lighting or hydro costs, because they were grown through January and February, which tend to be the coldest (months) of the year.” Juraschka said all the crops for Mother’s Day are already in the ground, having been planted 12 weeks in advance — in this case mid-February. He said chrysanthemums have to be disbudded to make them the right shape — work that is currently taking place. “We’re going forward with that on the assumption that Mother’s Day will at least be somewhat of a market,” he said. “I’m not sure what next week will bring. “We want our staff to keep having work, we want to get through this, we want Canada to get through this.”... https://www.flamboroughreview.com/news-story/9921592--a-shame-to-throw-all-those-out-flamborough-flower-grower-feeling-the-strain-from-covid-19/