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Please don't forget the reasons for Decoration Day and Memorial Day - Kingsport Times News

Decoration” that continue unchanged for some of us who are left. The meal has evolved over the years. After Popie passed, we moved the meal to the home of my aunt and uncle, Venus (Wallen) and Carson Lawson. But age made it more and more difficult for some to attend. For others, it was life and careers elsewhere. In recent years the picnic is on Saturday here in Kingsport, at Eastman Cabins. We’re planning that again this year. Last year a lot of us ventured out that evening to the Carter Fold. It was Mom’s first visit. It was also her first visit as the last survivor of her ten siblings. Aunt Mary (Wallen Roller) went to heaven just a couple of months prior. In honor of her first visit, the band dedicated a song to Mom. We all had a great time. Some of us plan to go back to the fold next Saturday night.“Decoration” at Flower Gap Cemetery usually falls the same weekend as Memorial Day, the federal holiday for remembering veterans who died in service. But not always. The church’s annual memorial service (for members who have passed) is always the Sunday after the fourth Saturday in May. So it doesn’t always fall on Memorial Day weekend. If my calculations are correct, in 2021 Memorial Day — always the last Monday in May — will be May 31. But the fourth Saturday that year will be May 22, making Flower Gap’s memorial service Sunday May 23. Other churches and/or cemeteries have their own memorial services and decoration days. Many are in May and June. But others are in other seasons.It was these types of events which preceded Memorial Day, according to multiple sources. Memorial Day is a week from tomorrow. For many, this national holiday creates a three-day weekend that is the unofficial start of summer fun. But as I’ve covered Memorial Day ceremonies over the years, I’ve often heard U.S. military veterans remind crowds that Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance .... It’s not about cookouts and boating. It is to honor and remember those American soldiers who died while serving their country.According to multiple sources, Memorial Day grew out of Decoration Day in the 1860s shortly after the Civil War, as communities held ceremonies to honor the war dead and place flowers on their graves. By 1900, May 30 was recognized as Memorial Day by state legislatures across the nation. After World War, I the day was expanded to honor those who have died in all American wars. In 1968, Congress declared the last Monday in May as Memorial Day.So next weekend have fun, but don’t forget the true meaning of Memorial Day. And when it’s “Decoration” where your people are buried, go visit and take a few stick flowers (and don’t forget your camera). In any case, Saturday night is always a good time to go to the Fold.J.H. Osborne covers Sullivan County government for the Times News. Email him at [email protected]... https://www.timesnews.net/Blog/2019/05/19/Please-don-t-forget-the-reasons-for-Decoration-Day-and-Memorial-Day.html?ci=stream&lp=8&p=1

11 Orange County Companies That Have Appeared On “Shark Tank”

Locker BoardCity: San ClementeEpisode: Season 9 Episode 1The Deal: Sir Richard Branson invested $65,000 for a 20% stakeThe Company: When founder Carson Kropfl couldn’t fit a regular skateboard into his middle school locker, he invented one that would. lockerboard.netEarthlogCity: Huntington BeachEpisode: Season 6 Episode 10The Deal: Lori Greiner invested $160,000 for a 35% stakeThe Company: Earthlog makes fire logs that are scented and clean burning. The logs are produced using non-toxic, recycled materials such as paper and wax, which allows them to burn cleaner and produce more heat. earthlog.comOrigAudioCity: Fountain ValleyEpisode: Season 2 Episode 7The Deal: Robert Herjavec invested $150,000 for a 15% stakeThe Company: Founded by Jason Lucash and Mike Szymczak, OrigAudio is a consumer audio business that produces innovative devices such as the Rock-It, a device that can turn almost any surface into a speaker. origaudio.comPolarProCity: Costa MesaEpisode: Season 7 Episode 8The Deal: Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec invested $1 million for a 20% stakeThe Company: PolarPro creates attachable filters to ensure high-quality pictures and videos on devices such as the GoPro. polarprofilters.comShark WheelCity: Lake ForestEpisode: Season 6 Episode 29The Deal: Mark Cuban, Kevin O’Leary, and Nick Woodman invested $225,000 for a 7.5% stake, plus 10% royalty until $500,000 is returnedThe Company: The Shark Wheel is a skateboard wheel that is said to have less rolling resistance while offering a faster ride, as well as more traction on various terrain. sharkwheel.comGuardian BikeCity: IrvineEpisode: Season 8 Episode 21The Deal: Mark Cuban invested $500,000 for a 15% stakeThe Company: Guardian Bike sells itself as one of the world’s safest bikes for children. Using a braking system known as SureStop, the bikes are said to stop faster and safer than the average two-wheeler. guardianbikes.comThompson TeeCity: AnaheimEpisode: Season... http://www.orangecoast.com/stuff-we-love/11-orange-county-companies-that-have-appeared-on-shark-tank/

'Everything But Now' opens at Artworks Loveland

Artworks Loveland, 310 N. Railroad Ave., Loveland.Cost: Free.Info: http://artworksloveland.org.Great artwork, of course, takes artistic skill, creativity and vision. But Loveland artist Jan R. Carson said it also requires another essential ingredient: time.It is the importance of that last element that Carson wants to highlight in "Everything But Now," a new exhibition of works in thread, wood and fabric by Carson and three other artists that opens at Artworks Loveland Friday. "What I really wanted to bring into Loveland and into the art community is fine craftsmanship and artwork that takes time, which is partially why the show is called 'Everything But Now' and then each of us have a different take on that title," she said. "But probably the main reason I wanted to bring that work here is just to show what that time can create." The exhibition is also the result of Carson's desire to showcase the varied craft of fiber arts in her first exhibition as a member artist at Artworks. "I didn't want to just do a solo show so I created this grouping based on people whose work I admire and also that coordinate with mine aesthetically and they kind of cross over each other so you can find threads between them," Carson said. AdvertisementA quick look around the exhibit space reveals that the pieces live up to this diverse billing. Embroidery pieces by Oregon-based artist Sarah LaBarre and Colorado State University fiber art professor Tom Lundberg cover large portions of the wall while vibrantly colored furniture pieces by Fort Collins' Anne Bossert are spaced around the gallery. Sarah LaBarre looks at some of her embroidery pieces prio... http://www.reporterherald.com/loveland-art/ci_32002423/everything-but-now-opens-at-artworks-loveland

Local florist volunteers at Rose Parade - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2

State University with a degree in Strategic Communication from The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication.She also received a minor in Business Administration from the Washington State University Carson College of Business. Prior to coming to NBC5, Nikki was an intern at KHQ Local News, the NBC affiliate in Spokane.She comes to Southern Oregon from the state of Washington, where she grew up just south of Seattle. She loves running, exploring the Pacific Northwest, watching a good football game and spending time with her dog, Gisele. True to her roots, Nikki is a proud WSU Cougar fan and loyal Seahawks fan.Leave a Comment:Note: By commenting below you agree to abide by the KOBI5.com commenting guidelines. View the KOBI5.com Comment Board Guidelines »...

Funeral services set for Sabetha family members killed Saturday in Jackson County crash - Topeka Capital Journal

Ridge Church in Sabetha. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. at the church.Steve, Marlee and Carmen Ukele were the uncle, sister and mother of Sabetha High School football players Tanner Ukele and Carson Ukele. When the crash occurred, they were returning home from the Class 3A state championship game in Hutchinson, where Sabetha won the state football title.The crash occurred about a half-mile north of US-75’s intersection with 318th Road in northern Jackson County, about 12 miles north of Holton.Lee Ukele — husband of Carmen and father of Tanner, Carson and Marlee — was injured in the crash. Also injured were the occupants of the other vehicle, Maria D. Perez-Marquez, of Omaha, Neb., and Rosalao G. Perez, of St. Joseph, Mo. http://cjonline.com/news/local/2017-11-28/funeral-services-set-sabetha-family-members-killed-saturday-jackson-county

This Wedding Arch With Flowers Created a Picture-Perfect Backdrop - Washingtonian

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The second-best flower shop in Naperville, Ill., is struggling to survive. Along with the American Dream. - The Washington Post

Moe Zoyarifor The Washington Post In Naperville, Ill., Jenny Latham is struggling to pay the $3,800 monthly rent for her shop, Celidan Creations Florist. Her mom Karin Jacobs, who founded the store in 1992, passed away last month. Florists dream of spring, when shops burst in a colorful riot of blooms while ledgers pool in black ink. First Communions, Palm Sunday, Easter, proms, charity events, weddings, more weddings and the flowery grail of Mother’s Day.But spring has been brutal for Jenny Latham, owner of Celidan Creations Florist in Naperville, Ill.Flowers are a luxury dependent on the health of other businesses. Ordinarily, Celidan, founded in 1992 by Latham’s mother, Karin Jacobs, supplies churches, restaurants and corporate offices in the city of almost 150,000, west of Chicago. All were closed due to covid-19. Celidan’s front door locked, too. The shop remained open to phone and online orders and was permitted to make deliveries for what has become known in the industry as ring-and-run.Florists... https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/florist-ppp-small-business-naperville-illinois/2020/05/26/65cec788-9a09-11ea-ac72-3841fcc9b35f_story.html

Contactless flower delivery ensuring Mother's Day smiles despite outbreak - The Courier

Geneva Curren. Curren has a past with flower shops in Washington D.C., New York City, and operating three shops across Arkansas and Chicago. Her knowledge of flowers stems from her childhood in visiting her family in the South where she would spend hours and hours picking wildflowers.While the company’s main objective of creating designs that inspire and bring joy to the recipients, the employees are trained to help with selecting the best flowers for you. Under this circumstance, Curren said, “Working as a florist has been wonderful, challenging, exhausting, inspiring, hectic, fun, maddening, and fantastic!” Orders as of right now are piling in for Curren and her staff, causing everyone to feel overwhelmed. As it is described as part of the job as a florist, understanding customers mean well and only want to stay local. With a minimum of $75 for fresh arrangements and $40 for plant deliveries, Halsted Flowers plans to make multiple rounds a day for their customers. Even though hours of operation are limited each day, the employees are finding themselves working around the clock in order to finish their customer’s requests. Delivery drivers are out until late in the night and up early in the morning to make their rounds and to clear out the shop to make room for more orders. Saville Flowers: https://savilleflowers.com/ Phone: (847)864-0632Halsted Flowers: https://halstedflowers.com/ Phone: (773)883-8600... https://codcourier.org/13169/features/contactless-flower-delivery-ensuring-smiles/

Coronavirus hit California's cut-flower industry at the worst time - Los Angeles Times

Valentine’s Day through Mother’s Day. Chain groceries were among the first to cancel orders, said F.J. Trzuskowski, vice president of sales for Washington-based Continental Floral Greens, which grows the “supporting cast” green foliage for bouquets on three California farms. Advertisement “There was no forewarning of this. It was like, ‘Hey, stop all shipments starting now,’” Trzuskowski said. “Then with social distancing, all of a sudden the wholesaler can’t be open to the public. It was a very quick stop to the industry.”Mellano said he also was hit hard by cancellations of events such as conferences, particularly in Las Vegas. Weddings were put off, along with their roses, said Eufloria’s Nelson.“Maybe they didn’t happen right now, but they’re going to happen, right?” he said. “We just don’t know what size they’re going to be when they do happen. Budgets are going to be different.” Advertisement The California Cut Flower Commission has told its members that floriculture is protected under the agricultural exemption to closure orders. But with the collapse of the distribution pipeline, the clarification amounts to a technicality. Los Angeles’ historic flower market, like others around the nation, is a ghost town. “We’ve got wholesale companies closing down and retail stores, which in some cases have business, are losing their normal lines of distribution,” CEO Pruitt said. “We’re in the process of trying to put that back together.”Pruitt said it’s hard to predict how many farms will fail and which ones will have enough funds left to reboot once demand increases. Growers could switch crops or hedge their bets, as some of the financially strapped greenhouse operations did by leasing space for cannabis cultivation when that crop was added to the California agricultural portfolio in 2016.Cut flowers are a $1.3-billion industry nationwide, though most of that revenue comes from the sale of imported flowers, predominantly from Colombia, according to the UC Davis Agricultural Issues Center. Domestic growers account for about 27% of national sales, down from 37% roughly a decade ago. California-grown flowers account for three-quarters of the national domestic sales, according to the UC Davis researchers. Advertisement Trade deals that favored Andean nations in South America as part of the war on drugs are largely responsible for the decline of California’s flower industry. While Colombia and Ecuador dominate the market for bouquet mainstays such as carnations, chrysanthemums, gerbera and roses, California growers shifted to species that can’t be grown in the cool upland valleys of the Andes.Longtime California growers switched to Continental’s specialty — the “supporting cast” of greenery in traditional bouquets including ferns, eucalyptus and Israeli ruscus, as well as Christmas trees and holly. That stock can be sustained through the shutdown. Eufloria’s roses, likewise, can survive. But they all have to be nourished, pruned and protected from weather and insects.“As long as we irrigate and we do pest control, they’re still in good shape for sales when this opens up,” Mellano said. “Probably 35% of our crop mix are annual crops, and those have to be picked when they’re ready, within days, or else they’re lost.”Among the victims are the ranunculus that carpet the Flower Fields near the San Diego Freeway in Carlsbad — a working farm that also is an important agritourism destination. It closed on March 17, two weeks into its season. Advertisement “We are absolutely dependent on the partnership between both tourists and cut flowers in order to make that work,” Mellano said of the Carlsbad farm. “And this year, all of our orders for the ranunculus got canceled by the supermarkets. And the tourism was shut down due to social distancing requirements.”Only a small portion of the fields will survive in hopes tha... https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-04-04/coronavirus-californias-cut-flower-industry