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WiseWay Food Floral Manager Madonna Thelen
Madonna Thelen, floral manager of WiseWay Foods in Valparaiso, displays two of the more popular blooming plants for winter color, a bromeliad in foreground and a white azalea behind it.
Color for cold weather: Blooming plants add a splash of indoor color during winter's long dark days
The first official day of winter is still a month away. But the season is now in full swing for shorter days and less sunshine to herald the arrival of months of cold and colorless outside landscapes.
Valpo holds summer recycling Green Days
VALPARAISO | If you didn't get rid of all your old TVs, stereos or other recyclables during your spring cleaning, the city is co-sponsoring summer cleaning days for Friday and Saturday at Fairground Park.
Time is ripe for cherry season and an array of colorful recipes
Mitch Harris, produce manager for WiseWay Foods in Valparaiso on U.S. 30, says he can remember a time when customers only knew fresh cherries to be deep red, rather than any other color.
FORK IN THE ROAD: Grocers in underserved areas find challenges, opportunities
Local grocery store operators Melissa Diaz and Mark Musleh emphasize competitive pricing, community awareness and customer rapport at their establishments.
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