Around Town – February 11

Orchids to …

• Sam and Fran Simmermaker for being superb friends.

• Kirk Johannesen at The Republic for being a superb reporter and editor.

• Rick Titus, for clearing our driveway, from grateful neighbors.

• Ashlynn Leigh Cakes for the cupcakes at our company’s 100-year celebration, because they were awesome.

• Rockin’ Rich, for Sweet June of Mine at the American Legion Post 24 Valentine’s Party, from Mr. Bill.

• Nancy, Barry, Kamden, for rescuing the three flat tire guys.

• Bill Erfmier for taking time out of his busy schedule to bring a wheelchair to my house on a cold day, from Betty.

• the newspaper carrier for putting my newspaper on my front steps.

• J.D. for bringing my mail to me and the nice birthday dinner, from Betty.

Happy Birthday to …

• Mariana Lee on No. 100 from Marian, Jeanette, Imogene, Charlene and Larry and all your family and friends.

• Mariana Lee on No. 100, from John, Cathrine, Mary and David.

• Nancy Banta, from The Outreach and friends.

ANOTHER beautiful morning