JVS Landscape & Greenhouse Management students, Cameron Hrinda, of Oberlin, and Danielle Murphy, of Midview/Grafton, tend to the poinsettias in the JVS Greenhouse.

November 21, 2009 -- Deck your halls with festive greenery while supporting the Lorain County JVS Landscape and Greenhouse Management Program.

Students from the Lorain County JVS Landscape and Greenhouse Management Program are hosting a holiday wreath and poinsettia sale at the JVS greenhouse beginning Dec. 1.

Poinsettias range from $3 to $10 depending on size and are available in a variety of colors. Wreaths and swags range from $5 to $12. Flower arrangements and fresh flowers are available or can be ordered.

The greenhouse will be open for sales 8am to 10am and noon to 1:30pm Monday through Friday, through December 19th. Please note, the greenhouse will be closed on December 9th.

For more information contact Beth Berthold at 440/774-1051, ext 2377, or at bberthold@lcjvs.net.

Pretty in pink -- JVS staffers from left: Kim Wooley, Jane Murphy, Sandy Walker, Jennifer Karbler and Pam Mitchell.

November 18, 2009 -- Armed with the knowledge that over 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, the Lorain County JVS supported an initiative to increase awareness of this disease and raise money for research efforts.

JVS English teacher Sandy Walker coordinated the fundraising event. "The students and staff were extremely generous," stated Walker. "Staff members donated $5.00 to wear jeans on the Lee National Denim Day and students donated $1 and wore pink instead of their school uniforms that day."

Over $800 was collected and will be donated to the Lee National Denim Day Foundation to support breast cancer research, outreach, and education.

"Cancer knows no boundaries," continued Walker. "We want everyone in our school to be knowledgeable about the early detection signs of breast cancer and aware of the importance of living a healthy lifestyle."