Orchids to …
• the school board for non-discrimination.
• Katie Hamilton for being willing to stand up to those who are biased, from a 67-year-old, married woman who appreciates her courage.
• Alex for being a wonderful newspaper delivery person, as you are doing a wonderful job, from Pat and Polly.
• the manager of Chipotle, Josh Halberstadt, for going above what is expected to complete my catering order, from Cindy Veluzat from Cummins.
• St. Bartholomew Catholic School for being named a Four Star School by the Indiana Department of Education for the second year in a row.
• Superintendent John Quick and the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. Board, for your courage in making the “protected classes” policy change to include gender identity and for explaining the process regarding bathroom use by transgendered students.
• Nick at Dog World for being willing to take our dog Betty, during a busy holiday weekend when a family emergency came up.
• Cowboy Clyde for helping me when my truck broke down on State Road 46 Tuesday, God bless you.
• the lady who saw me walking in the heat when my truck broke down and gave me a ride home, God bless you, from Betty.
• Gary Scroggins for the eye-catching photo of the helicopter lifting a load on top of the new Kroger building, from a lover of good photography.
• Madison Roop for being most outstanding in math, literature and making the honor roll at Northside Middle School, from Papaw Roop, Mom, Dad and Mamaw Roop.
• those in favor of voting out the current Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. Board.
• Whitley Fields and Hannah and Katelynn Doles for the gift cards, from Connie the crossing guard at Richards.
• Sadie’s Family Dining for the awesome breakfast Friday morning on my birthday, from Virginia.
• Ella Powell for your bravery and courage, from Allen Powell.
• Patsy Welch for the much needed skillet, from Jon Burge.
Onions to …
• people who promote discrimination.
• the letter writer for degrading our president when he has many accomplishments, regardless of those who refuse to see anything but the color of his skin.
• school officials who “slapped” 98 percent of the students in the face by adopting a politically correct change to policies.
• irresponsible parents who allow their children to play in the street.
• the city for not having a pedestrian light at Taylor Road and 25th Street.
• all the people who wrote in negative comments about the young lady who chose not to sing in the concert.
• the singer who canceled a commitment to a concert for veterans who fought for rights, freedoms and civil liberties.
• the singer who plans to boycott SALUTE!, because it’s not about you, its about the veterans.
• the local arts organization for inviting a career politician to be part of its programming during an election year.
• the city for proposing to spend millions on an unneeded river walk while leaving residents east of Taylor Road with crumbling roads, no parks or people trails.
• people who don’t cover their mouth when they cough or sneeze.
• those who organize free concerts on the courthouse lawn, because there should be a charge for all concerts on the courthouse lawn.
• school officials who do not realize that they were elected to represent the public.
• the nosy neighbor that talks to other neighbors about their issues with neighbors.
• those for letting men or boys use women’s bathrooms.
• the letter writer who can’t even show respect but isn’t even a registered voter.
• people who cannot figure out what sex they are, as God made it very simple — you simply look in your underpants.
• the property owners with horses whose ribs can be seen and the property is constantly muddy.
Happy Birthday to …
• Kyle Marsh, from your family and Donna.
• Sabrina Johnson, from your family, co-workers and Donna.
• Grandpa, from Chase and Whitney Moore.
• Jordan Sein, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Sharon Shrader, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• David Hart.
• Jill Newlin, from Dove Ministries.
• Kaisyn King, from Dove Ministries.
• Bailey Thorpe, from Mom, Brian, Grandma and Grandpa, Angie and the kids.
Happy Anniversary to …
• Jake and Beth Hege, from your family and Donna.
• Jacob and Beth Hege, from friends at the Moravian Church and Grandma Hege.
• Gary and Brenda McDonald, from friends at the Moravian Church.
