Orchids to …
• Kendra at Lowe’s, and the Five-Star delivery team, the Maytags are awesome!
• Wound Center staff for being so efficient and friendly and Dr. Kathleen Smith for her expertise, skill, and caring attitude. I am healed!
• the NAACP and BCSC for their partnership and initiatives that will address the challenges and needs of students in our community.
• Larry Jackson for reminding me that I’ve been meaning to donate to the NAACP for all the great things they do.
• Nita Evans her article, I cried too.
• the Columbus East teacher and assistant who went beyond the call of duty to help four seniors graduate.
• a president who knows how to be a president because of his many years of government experience.
• the Jan. 6 commission which will inevitably expose the traitors within our Congress.
• Ray Gibson for his letter.
• Kimber Knapp, for her faith, dedication, and determination.
• Overhead Door for good service fixing my garage door.
• Ray Gibson for his letter.
• President Biden for reminding us what effective, competent, and truthful leadership looks like.
• keeping the liar and his followers out of office.
• those who deal with racism every day in the U.S. and in Columbus.
• The Wound Center for the friendly experience.
• Adam Brouse on graduating college from Leah, Claire, Noah, Debbie, Doug, Diane, Donna, Cindy, Dwayne, and all your family. Congratulations!
• Ray Gibson, you are right on with your letter.
• Nita Evans for her column in Saturday’s paper.
• Columbus Regional Hospital’s Birthing Center for the outstanding care to our children, Dawn and Shounak and new grandson Asher, from David and Wilma Doup.
• Ray Gibson’s truth-filled letter.
• Russel from Barr Pluming for getting to my hot water heating problems Thursday instead of waiting. I appreciate it!
Happy Birthday to …
• Sam, from Ash, Catie, Jillian, and Kai.
• Samantha Barnette, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.
• Jane Plummer, from your family and friends.
• Tracy Baker, from Pat and Mike and family.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning





