Orchids to …
• local attorney Charles Wells for his honest opinions.
• Teresa at Kroger for always being so friendly and remembering my name, from Sandy.
• Katelyn Crouse for the courage to share her recovery story.
• the always enjoyable Take Your Best Shot, particularly John Kasting’s unique downtown photo in Saturday’s Republic.
• Doug Showalter for Saturday’s column with your interesting take on the presidential race.
• Officer Benjamin Goodin for being so polite and doing his job. You are amazing.
• Doug Showalter for his right-on column Saturday about the election.
• McDonald’s on Third Street for their awesome service and their customer appreciation.
• Three M class at First Christian Church of Columbus for their awesome prayers.
• Doug Showalter for his article in The Republic stating a brilliant proposal for solutions to the offensive and depression presidential campaign.
• Clayton Nolting for an awesome sign on Ninth Street.
• Brett Westbrook for his well-written and informative letter regarding the recent high school musical.
• Marcus Speer for his continued work on Find A Grave and taking care of the cemeteries of Bartholomew County.
• Lisa Pein for beyond the call of duty to help out a disabled person.
• the good Samaritan at the landfill Saturday who really helped me out when I needed it. Thank you so much.
• Linda Cutrell for the delicious surprise dinner upon W.C.’s return home from the hospital.
Happy Birthday to …
• Charles Gross, from Pastor Lewis and The Who So Ever Will Community Church.
• Jane Burton, from Pastor Lewis and The Who So Ever Will Community Church.
• Justin Buckner, from Pastor Lewis and The Who So Ever Will Community Church.
• Rhonda St.Clair, from family and friends.
• Marie Campbell, from Marie.
• Ava Dempsey.
• Adyn Dempsey.
• Terry Souders, from John Tinkey.
• Logan DuLong on No. 10, love Mom, Dad, Tobi, Grandma, Grandpa and Judy.
• Brooklynn Moreno on No. 9, from Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, Grandpa, Jessica, McKayla, Gaven, Keegan, Alexis and the rest of your family.