A ROSE: To Melinda Thorne of Trenton for staying with our son while waiting for emergency response. Also to all of our friends, family and the Glendale High School community for all the prayers, love and support for Zach Smith. We are forever grateful.

- Debbie Smith, Springfield

A THORN: To the people or person that killed the albino deer that has lived by Fellows Lake for years. Why?

- Karen Dorris, Springfield

Send us your nominations for Roses & Thorns to: Roses and Thorns, News-Leader, 651 Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO, 65806 or email them to diseman@news-leader.com, and please include full name, city of residence and a phone number.