Orchids to …
• Dr. Steve Kinsey for being such a caring and attentive doctor, from Betty Lowery.
• Father Clement and Father Andy for their spiritual leadership at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church.
• Doc Wright at Bob Poynter for excellent customer service, from Brenda.
• O’Riley Auto Parts, patrons, volunteers, the church and everyone who supported our car wash to raise funds for the homeless, from Chirp Beneficiaries.
• Jim, Adam, Amber and all the pharmacy techs at Kroger who went above and beyond to get my medicine, from the Hughs.
• Sherry Grimes for the wonderful letter, from another animal lover.
• everyone who donated pies, cakes and so forth for the wonderful Hartsville Bicentennial Celebration as it could not be done without your help, from the Hartsville Methodist Women.
• sister-in-law Anne Hedrick for making my beautiful dress and to Ed and Barb Johnson for the buggy ride at the Hartsville Bicentennial celebration, from Mary.
• Jo Ellen Seright for having the courage to speak in support of a resident at the town board meeting, from Pam and Pat.
• Darrel Smallwood for hosting the wonderful tribute for your dad Sunday, from all the Ridge Runners.
• Sherry Grimes and others who took the time to write about needing stronger penalties for those guilty of animal abuse.
• Kroger and company for helping a disabled person Monday.
• the person who purchased an Ace air conditioner for a disabled person.
• Marilyn and Gary Cheek for their friendship and kindness to me, from a disabled person.
• Ronnie at United Way for helping me with my flat tire.
• 106.1 The River and all the sponsors who made the car show and concert such a great event last Saturday evening.
• Tim, Mark and Tony from Grass Luvers Inc. for fixing my mower and providing excellent service, from Larry.
Onions to …
• those who think a child out of wedlock is cool.
• the electric company that can’t keep our service going, which we are paying for.
• the person who doesn’t understand it’s quite flattering to still be called “his girl” after 50 years starting from a high school romance.
Happy Birthday to …
• Perry Crippen, from Bethel Baptist Church.
• Vilma O’Neil, from Dennis.
• Larry Elkins, from your family and Donna.
• Judy Norris, from your family and Donna.
• Ray Grossman, from your family and Donna.
• Madelyn Kleinhenz, from Mrs. Erickson.
• Sue Eckrote from Braidon, Breanna and Genea Martoccia.
• Davey Willard, from Pastor Lewis and the Who So Ever Will Community Church.
• Donnie Hadley, from Pastor Lewis and the Who So Ever Will Community Church.
• Sherry Burton, from Pastor Lewis and the Who So Ever Will Community Church.
• Craig Holder, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Kara O’Brien, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Cody Wilson, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Carsen Dean.
• Kim Thayer Miller, from the Democrat Ladies League.
• Hagan Wiedersatz.
• Dorothy Hanner.
• Sue Tempest.
• Judy Goddard, from Tom and Judy.
• Carrie Carothers, from Steve, Mandy, Max, Peter and Mom.
• Eli Johnson, from your church, congregation, Betty and Wanda.
