Orchids to …
• Jeremy at All-Phase for making quick and friendly deliveries.
• Irwin Gardens for opening their beautiful gardens to the public on Tuesday afternoons.
• Amy and Jeff at The Republic and Bailey at Centra Credit Union for their patience, tenacity and help in resolving a frustrating situation.
• Franciscan Health for trying to bring a good, responsible and reliable health care option to the Bartholomew County area, from Mike.
• those helping to bring immigrants to Columbus as we need more people to fill open jobs.
• the technician at Dr. Tavel’s for fixing my only pair of good glasses so quickly on Tuesday morning, from a grateful customer.
• the two ladies at Steak ‘n’ Shake who paid my bill.
• the Petersville United Methodist Church for the delicious breakfast casserole on the last staff day and for being so willing to help us out at Clifty Creek.
• Nina Wells, for the gas so I could get the rest of my grass mowed, from Brenda.
• three kind people in Hope two weeks ago that helped the older gentleman change his flat tire on the red Ford Edge.
• the two fine gentlemen at Walmart on 10th Street and the fine lady for picking me up and giving me a transport buggy on Monday morning.
Onions to …
• the person who compared living, breathing horses to cars in the article about the neglected farm animals.
• the medical facility for creating a rubble dump site that continues to grow, right at the entry way to our community.
• the person writing about President Trump’s immorality, conveniently forgetting the well-known immorality of Presidents Bill Clinton and John F. Kennedy.
• Democrats obstructing justice instead of performing the duties they’re voted in to do.
• the incompetent doctor’s office staff that can’t communicate appointment cancellations to patients.
• residents who inconsiderately park RVs in such a way that roads, driveways, mailboxes and other spaces are blocked on city access streets.
• people who love pit bulls that kill other little dogs.
• those who suggest changing the flow of traffic when the better solution would be to learn how to merge.
• a pastor who has alienated much of the church membership.
• county officials who admit previous mistakes yet continue to vote for tax increases and spending increases.
• people who rant about Trump and climate change, which are flat-out lies.
• the people who won’t tell the truth about Joe Biden.
Happy Birthday to …
• Tom Day, from friends at Bethel Baptist Church.
• Ryan Putnam from your family and Donna.
• Judy Andrews from your family and Donna.
• Jeff Paetzel.
• Debbie Settle from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Donna Preble, from your sister, Pat, Mike, and family.
• Cheryl Spurgeon, from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.
• Belated Happy Birthday to…
• Reva Barnsfather, from pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.
Happy Anniversary to …
• Susie and Merle Milhoan, from your family and Donna.
• John and Audrey Williams on No. 60, from your loving family.
• Keith and Whitney Keller.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
