Orchids to …
• Leo Morris for the courage to speak the truth in his column on hate crimes.
• Justin Hohn for expressing so well my own thoughts on hate crime legislation.
• United Methodist Church for standing firm on teachings from the Bible, from a long time United Methodist member.
• Doug Otto for his wise letter in Friday’s paper.
• Mary Ellen Grossman, for remembering an old friend.
• John Foster, for his excellent article on childhood, because it reminded me of my own childhood and my own observations.
Happy Birthday to …
• Ruthie Brown from your family, co-workers and Donna.
• Brad Stinebring from family, Judi and Donna.
• Barb Maus, from friends at Bethel Baptist Church.
• Lyla Meek on your ninth birthday — we all love you! from Mom, Dad, Matt and Amber.
• Rylin Burge from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Scott Watkins, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Riley Ellison.
• Mickey May, from your friends at AT&T.
Happy Anniversary to …
• Mike and Janet Ketron, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
