Orchids to …
• editor Julie McClure on her commitment to excellence and her willingness to go the extra mile, from an appreciative and faithful reader.
• CAMEO on its 10th anniversary celebration, because the musical acts were great, Rich Freeland’s speech was inspiring and the cultural displays were educational and fun, from Sherry.
• Benita at Walmart on the east side for taking the time to help me get “straight talk.”
• the man driving on 10th Street who gave me a thumbs up for my Democratic city council car magnet.
• Sheila Hawkins at South Central Company for helping me with a work-related issue, from Rhonda.
• the federal judge who recently voided the administration’s latest immigration procedure.
• Margie and Howard Carte, for taking care of our yard and trimming the lilac bush, from May and Ray Morrison.
• Christine Flowers for the spot-on observations in her column.
• Jim Romine, for stopping by after work Tuesday evening to start the Cub Cadet mower and giving me a mini-lesson on how to drive it, from the Olmsteads.
• Mike Walters, for his kindness and generosity Tuesday morning, from the retired nurses group.
• John Freed insurance, especially the receptionist, for her outstanding help, from Larry and Kathy Rudd.
• St. Peter’s Lutheran church pastors Mark Tieke, Patrick Galliger and Dr. Chad Foster for a stunningly beautiful and powerful worship service series during lent.
• the cake decorator in the deli at Walmart on the west side, who did an unusually good job of decorating the birthday cake.
Onions to …
• our local go-along-to-get-along politicians.
• people complaining about raising the cost of a school meal by 10 cents and yet proudly walk in lockstep support with wasteful spending of taxpayer money that this city is so used to doing.
• vendors at the hamfest that should disclose items as fixer uppers because not all of us have the visual acuity to make such repairs.
• those who want to be treated with respect but do not respect those with non-conservative points of view.
• those who slam Christians for not supporting Trump.
• the presidential candidate for using the wrong TV outlet, which is a one-sided show.
• the president for not releasing his tax returns.
Happy Birthday to …
• Nick Grider, from your family and Donna.
• Caitlyn Banister, from your family and Donna.
• Jim Newell, from your family and Donna.
• Bev Stein, from your family and Donna.
• Ryder Morrow, from Mom, Dad, Mason, Grandma Jenny, Stephanie, Bobbi, David, Kaydence, Steven and Easton.
• Evan Harris, from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.
• Tom Lux.
• Jessyka Swinford.
• Ryder David Ray Morrow.
• Melissa Rockhill.
• Aaron Dillinger.
• Dana Stone.
• Natalie Clark, from Ginger, Mollie, Reid, Frank, Scottie and Dad.
• Shirley Sears, on No. 80, from Wanda.
Happy Anniversary to …
• Wes and Phyllis Paradise on No. 40.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
