Orchids to …
• Ron’s Tree Service for the prompt, courteous, personable and professional manner in which our tall, storm-damaged tree was removed from our yard, Jim and Nora on Washington Street.
• Danny at Hyundai in Columbus for taking good care of my car for me, from Margaret.
• Columbus Street Department for the terrific job they did repairing the alley on Home Avenue.
• the new team at Greenbelt Golf Course for the positive changes and improvements to both the clubhouse and the course.
• the wonderful nursing staff at CRH — Donita, Michele, Alison, Rhonda, Cari, Mindy and Karen — for their great service yesterday, from Greg.
• Ann Martin for the awesome letter on customer service in Saturday’s paper which should be read by those who may have missed it.
• the mom I saw breastfeeding her daughter in public.
• the women who breastfeed their children wherever and whenever needed regardless of the criticism from others.
• businesses that support nursing moms.
• all mothers doing the best they can, including breastfeeding or bottle feeding in public.
• the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, the four women leaders who were honored Friday and Julie McClure and Mike Wolanin for excellent coverage.
• Shelby, Johnson and Bartholomew counties for the recent repaving of County Line Road for several miles outside of Edinburgh, from a daily commuter.
• State Senator Greg Walker and State Representative Milo Smith for your help.
• Columbus Alliance Church for a great Ironsman breakfast on Saturday.
• Carole Hyneman for a great letter, from Mike.
• Larry Perkinson for winning the William R. Laws Human Rights Award this year.
Happy Birthday to …
• Marie Spall, from Bethel Baptist Church.
• Payton Allison.
• Eric Pittman.
• Kathryn Pauer and Rachel Wilson, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Amanda Hunnicut.
• Adam Spartz.
• Jen Thayer.
• Madison Heilman.
• Chloe Talkington.
• Dusty Allman.
• Taylor Knotts.
• Rachel Harker Wilson.
• Pam Martin, from your Dad, your brothers, your sisters and the rest of your family.
• Stuart Records, from Connie and Colleen.
Happy Anniversary to …
• Roger and Ellis Jean Godsey Gillespie.
• Walter and Liz Dean.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
