Flower Mound lacrosse prepares for successful season - The Cross Timbers Gazette

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(Photo courtesy of the Flower Mound Lacrosse Association)

The Flower Mound Lacrosse Association continues to make strides, and this year, has enjoyed unprecedented success.

The club program has six athletes from its high school team that are moving on to play at the college level, and High School Program Director & Varsity Head Coach Gabby Sinmaz said that is a big coup for the FMLA.

“Our girls have worked incredibly hard to earn the honor of getting to play at the next level,” Sinmaz said. “We are proud of what they have accomplished both on and off the field. Their drive and love of this game will continue to propel them to success in their future. We’re excited to see them grow at the next level.”

Senior Midfielder Taylor Ambrosio will play for High Point University, while defender Mackenzie (Mack) Smith is headed to Florida Tech University.

Goalie Mackenzie (Kenzie) McCormick will play for Furman University, and defender Nicole Philips will play at Hamline University.

Attacker Anna Day signed with Fresno State and midfielder Ava Kristynik will play for the University of Notre Dame.

The FMLA also recently had two members of its junior class commit to play college lacrosse, with attacker Brynn Belmont signing with George Mason University and Goalie Avery Williams committing to Florida Southern College.

With the season about to get underway, Sinmaz said she is optimistic 2020-21 will be a good season.

“We are incredibly excited for this season and are preparing both a Varsity and JV team to compete,” Sinmaz said. “After having our last season shortened due to the pandemic, our girls are more ready than ever to return to the field of competition. We are constantly looking to improve as a program and with new faces and many returning players, we look forward to fighting for an opportunity to appear in the state tournament again this year.”

The FMLA is hosting a kickoff event for the new season.

“Our annual new player clinic is a great opportunity for girls of all ages and skill levels to come out and learn more about the game and our program,” Sinmaz said. “New players will get to explore and experience different aspects of the game – like shooting, stick tricks, and the fundamentals of Girls Lacrosse.

“This clinic specifically is led by some of our current high school players (supervised and supported by program coaches), many of which joined our program after attending this clinic in years prior. It is a really special way for them to give back to their community and share their love of this growing sport.”

The lacrosse clinic will be held on Nov. 14 at the Flower Mound Community Activity Center, 1200 Gerault Rd., from 1-2:30 p.m.

Obviously, a big concern is the COVID-19 outbreak, and Sinmaz said safety is of the utmost importance to the organization.

“We are taking every precaution to ensure the health and safety of our girls and their families,” Sinmaz said. “We thankfully have been able to return to semi-normal practices and compete in some local tournaments. Our players have been incredibly respectful and understanding of the limitations that COVID-19 has presented and continue to put in the work at home when necessary.

“We really applaud the leadership of our board, and specifically our Board President Tom McCormick, as their direction through this chaotic time has been infallible.”

Details and free registration for the clinic are on our website www.flowermoundlacrosse.org and questions can be directed to [email protected]

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October 30, 2020 at 09:33AM
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Geneseo flower shop’s mission brightening the day of nursing home residents - WHBF - OurQuadCities.com

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Residents of local nursing homes are having more beauty brought to their rooms because of the work of a flower shop.

Designs on the Boulevard in Geneseo has brought fall flower arrangements to every resident of five facilities in the area.

That’s 287 residents so far.

They’re doing it through sponsorships from the community.

One of the managers says, they’ve already received interest in a holiday arrangement from nursing homes.

We also talked to a resident at Allure of Geneseo who tells us how receiving a bouquet was special to her.

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October 30, 2020 at 06:18AM
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Geneseo flower shop’s mission brightening the day of nursing home residents - WHBF - OurQuadCities.com

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Noblesville Council Approves Apartments For Marsh Site, Flower Production Development | Current Publishing - Current in Carmel

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The Noblesville City Council met Oct. 27. It unanimously approved several items. For more, visit cityofnoblesville.org.

An image depicting where the apartment complex and office building will be on the former Marsh site. (Submitted image)

What happened: The council unanimously approved 290 units and an office building for former Marsh site.

• What it means: The project takes place on 9.8 acres at 17901 River Rd., the former site for Marsh. Approximately 7.8 acres will be used to construct a luxury apartment complex with 290 units, mostly comprised of one and two bedrooms and some studios. The apartment building will be 4 stories tall, and it is within walking distance to Federal Hill Commons and trails. The remaining 2 acres will be used for an office building to be constructed at a later date, after the construction of the apartments.

What happened: The council unanimously approved a request to establish a planned development on approximately 8 acres at 11411 E. 156th St.

• What it means: The applicant plans to use the space to construct a residence, an accessory barn for you-pick flowers and conducting classes, tours and field trips related to flower production and flower arranging.

What happened: The council unanimously approved an ordinance for the issuance and sale of bonds for the purpose of providing funds to be used for certain capital projects.

• What it means: City CFO and controller Jeff Spalding presented the proposal to the council.
  “This is our second year of what I am anticipating becoming a routine cycle where we will be doing a short-term capital project bond, a one-year bond, that helps us manage the city’s property tax rate,” Spalding said. The bonds, which will not exceed $5.3 million, will go to various capital projects around the city including Firestone redevelopment, Hobbs Station, Stony Creek Trail under Ind. 37, downtown improvements, a pedestrian bridge on Little Chicago Road, roundabouts at Ind. 32/Ind. 38 and Ind. 32/River Road and a trail on South 10th Street.

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October 30, 2020 at 02:32AM
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Noblesville Council Approves Apartments For Marsh Site, Flower Production Development | Current Publishing - Current in Carmel

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CHEF'STORE Kitchen: Flower Child - KOKH FOX25

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Baltimore's ReVased changes model, expands flower deliveries to New England, South and Midwest - Baltimore Business Journal

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Wild flower, wild find: Never-before-seen until now in Tennessee - WVLT

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s never been seen in the Volunteer State, and it’s 200 miles from its closest neighbor. We’re not talking about a lost tourist or an off-course black bear, but a plant. And it might have been hiding out on a cliff since the last ice age!

“We were all really excited and there was high fives,” TVA botanist Adam Dattilo told us.

Dattilo has a cool job. He searches for rare wild plants for the Tennessee Valley Authority. And when Adam caught a flash of purple, he was intrigued. “If you see something, doesn’t ring a bell, kind of gets the juices flowing.”

His curiosity led to an incredible find.

“We had no idea how much of this species was present,” Dattilo said. The common harebell isn’t supposed to be here. As for its name, the bell-shaped flowering plant is fairly common at higher latitudes, but not around here.

“Almost 200 air miles away from the nearest known location,” Dattilo said. Those are in Virginia and North Carolina.

“Both of those locations are a lot colder than where we found it in Meigs County. In addition to that, it’s new to Tennessee,” Datillo said. “It’s never been seen in the wild in the state of Tennessee.”

Thanks to TVA’s fleet of drones, Adam got a close-up of what he calls a ‘relic’ species.

“They just hang on in these little habitats as the rest of the world is changed,” Dattilo said.

That change means this little violet flower may not have much time.

“As the climate continues to change, it will be interesting to watch populations like this one, to see if they persist or if they don’t,” Dattilo said.

But for now, if you know just where to look:

“These things are right here in our own backyard,” Dattilo said. These amazing natural features."

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October 29, 2020 at 05:52AM
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"Build-Your-Own-Bouquet" Flower Truck Rolls Through Tri-Valley - Livermore Independent

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Tri-Valley residents have a new option when looking for fresh flowers for their home or office.

Poppy the Flower Truck sprouted into business in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and is flourishing at pop-ups all over town.

“Poppy is a build-your-own-bouquet flower truck,” explained owner Kristy Hootman. “Everything is priced by the stem, so you can make whatever kind of bouquet you want, whether you want one kind of flower or you want to do a mixture, or even just a single flower.”

Hootman purchased Poppy – a 1969 Volkswagen Transporter – on eBay. She had seen similar flower trucks emerging across the country and decided to jump feet-first into the growing trend.

“I always just thought the flower trucks were so cute, and I feel like Livermore needs one,” Hootman said, noting she has lived in town seven years. “I think people like that there’s something to do that’s outside and safe.”

Hootman parks Poppy at various spots around the Tri-Valley, most often at Story Coffee in Livermore and the San Ramon Farmers Market. She said she enjoys helping her customers flex their creative muscles by making a customized bouquet out of her seasonal selection.

“It’s been super fun,” Hootman said. “A lot of people are really shy when they come up, they want me to just make the bouquet for them. So I kind of push them to tell me their favorites, and they get into it. And it’s been fun watching people be creative, and I’ve learned you can’t make an ugly bouquet. It just brightens people’s days, and I think we all need that right now. And who doesn’t like fresh flowers in the house they’re sitting in all day?”

Courtney Franco is one of Hootman’s best friends and best customers. Franco likes to pick up flowers when Poppy is parked outside of Story Coffee, so she can get her morning caffeine fix and stock up on fresh blooms.

“I love it. I think it was the perfect thing in 2020 to have something that was fun and new and exciting, and who doesn’t love flowers?” Franco said. “It’s just a really creative activity. Kristy has a great selection of flowers . . . they are different and seasonal from local farmers.”

Hootman partners with Dutch Roots farm in Ripon and the San Francisco Flower Market to keep her selection bright and unique. She makes an effort to offer more than the floral departments at the grocery stores, so her customers come away with something special.

“During the summer, I had a lot of dahlias and ranunculus, I had peonies for a few weeks people were really into, but it’s all seasonal,” she said. “I get a few dry things now that the season is ending, and I also try to get some crazier, rare things from the San Francisco Flower market.”

This business venture took Hootman outside her comfort zone in terms of work experience, but she was looking for something that would allow her to still spend time at home with her young daughter. She said she has always enjoyed creative endeavors like photography and floral arrangements, so this felt like a good fit. Her husband, Peter, works in marketing, and she has pulled on his expertise to help Poppy get growing.

“I have learned so much in these last few months,” said Hootman. “I’ve always been a creative person, so it’s worked out really well, and it’s been really fun.”

As Hootman works on growing her business at pop-ups and small, private events – where her bouquets serve as a fun favor – she said she appreciates the community’s support of her small business. Her customers have enjoyed creating unique floral arrangements for themselves, and she hopes to be available even more in the future.

“I think it’s been really fun to see a business start during very tumultuous times when most business are questioning if they should still be open,” Franco said. “They’ve also done things in partnership with other small local businesses that have recently opened and had to be a very flexible about things and it’s been fun to see how the community supports each other. You get to enjoy the flowers and have a good feeling and like what you’re supporting.”

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October 29, 2020 at 07:00AM
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"Build-Your-Own-Bouquet" Flower Truck Rolls Through Tri-Valley - Livermore Independent

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