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