Around Town – June 22

Orchids to …

• Dr. Forbes, for calling to check on my husband after surgery.

• the federal elected official’s wing man.

• Sherry Grimes for her letter telling it exactly like it is.

• Lee Greenwood for the song that brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it, God bless you.

• Sherry Grimes for her spot-on letter.

• Cary Hutchins for explaining not only the viability but the great need for keeping the affordable Greenbelt Golf Course open to the moderate, low-income and elderly golfers.

• Greentree Senior Living for keeping us COVID-19-free for 97 days.

• our two board members who have kept our community prosperous for 36 years.

• Brian and B&B Plumbing for great customer service for the kitchen faucet repair Friday.

• Bolton, his book, and telling it like it is, my copy is on order, bravo!

• empty seats at the rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

• Sherry Grimes for her excellent letter to the editor and speaking for the silent majority.

• Geoffrey Berman, for not going quietly into the night.

• those who decided to stay home rather than risk their health at the Tulsa rally.

• Pastor Teike and Vicar Matt Berry at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church for a wonderful message, God bless you both.

• Kevin Jackson for his very thoughtful letter.

Happy Birthday to …

• Clarissa Mae Conrad on No. 30, with so much love from your dad, James Stephen Placek.

• Dawn Rae Hacker, love your family.

• Christi Baker from your family and Donna.

• Joe Blanchard from your family and Donna.

• Chelci Talkington, from Mom and Dad.

• Ryan Ritchison, from Mom.

Happy Birthday to …

• Eunice Low on June 20 from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.

ANOTHER beautiful morning