Orchids to …
• the kind gentleman who purchased my lunch at the IUPUC cafeteria.
• Gov. Mike Pence for signing the much-needed Religious Freedom Restoration Act into law to protect individuals, businesses and churches.
• Roger Johnson for his letter to the editor summarizing Mayor Brown’s ability to work closely with employees to achieve positive results.
• Dr. Brock Wagner for taking such good care of Cloe and going the extra miles “literally” to return her to my parents home after her surgery, from Hope Coatsworth.
• people who understand hate and bigotry wrapped in religious freedom is still hate and bigotry.
• Roger Johnson for the great letter.
• all those well informed, non-partisan Democrats who look forward to voting for Mr. Lienhoop as our next mayor.
• the nurses in the ER on the second floor for being so helpful and nice during my short stay in the hospital.
• Roger Johnson for his letter on Mayor Kristen Brown’s accomplishments and much more.
• Dr. Thompson and Dr. Mak at Columbus Regional Hospital for making my husband cancer free.
• Jonathan Bentz and Eddy Bentz for all your much appreciated help, from Pat.
• Dr. Brester at Bean Blossom for his compassionate care in helping send our dog to doggy heaven, from the Jesters.
• Jim Murry for his letter to the editor in Saturday’s newspaper, from a reader who thoroughly enjoyed it.
• Bud Herron for his letter to the editor regarding the leadership qualities of Jim Lienhoop, from someone who agrees.
• Backwood Boys for great gospel music and a fun evening, from Joy.
Happy Birthday to …
• Rodney Hewitt.
• Angie Watson, from your family.
• Jesse Walls, from Hope Moravian Church.
• Cindy Hege Sturgeon, from Hope Moravian Church.
• Bevlah Thompson, from Jean Patrick.
• Zachary Hoover.
• Cathy Klaes.
• Jon Sharp, from your family and Donna.
• Lynnette Krueger, from your family and Donna.
• Connie Bradley, from Donna.
• Jonathan (Red) Robert Wilson, from all your family and friends.
• Mathew Robert Wilson on No. 5, from all your family and friends.
• Richard Garrett, from Chris.
• Cindy Hege Sturgeon, from your Mother.
• Jennifer Horner, from Elsie.
• Joellen Seright.
• Thaise Jessup, from Mom, Dad, Talon and G.G.
• Jayne Allender, from Betty and Barbara.
Belated Wishes to …
• John Nickerson, from Dove Ministries.