Orchids to …
• the Hauser girl’s softball team for winning their sectional, from the fans.
• Coach Matt Morrill for his time and talent as our rugby coach, from the 2016 boys high school rugby team, parents and fans.
• Preston Hensley for earning the silver honor roll at Rock Creek Elementary School, from Mamie and Pappy.
• the news carrier on 14th Street who is always nice and leaves it on the porch.
• Nick Hogan for his excellent editorial in The Republic Sunday.
• Nick Hogan for his excellent article on common sense and respect for everyone.
Happy Birthday to …
• Whitley Montgomery on No. 20, from Mom and Dad.
• Doug and Debbie Settle, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Angie Prather, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Jackie McKinney.
• Seth Stone.
• Andy Hunnicut.
• Rovena Hartwell.
• Ava Wade.
• Haley Lange.
• Noah Brouse on No. 2, from Dad, Mom, Claire and all your family.
• Leonard Bays, from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.
• Sarah Fult on No. 11, from Grandpa and Grandma.
• Ella Wainscott, from Mommy, Daddy, Erik, Grandma Marvin, Grammy, Papaw, Tara, Adisyn, Debbie and Bill.
• Amber Brown, from Sara, Jeromie, Mom, Dad, James, Greg, Samantha, Emily, Jan and Tim.
• Tiara Kirby, from Jane, Marian, the Millers and the Kirbys.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
