With sponsors gathered in support at Eitel’s and Co. Florist, Mayor Bill Dory signs a proclamation of Friday, Sept. 22 as Friendship Day in Greencastle and Putnam County. Friendship Day is an opportunity for participants to get a dozen roses for free, with the caveat that 11 of them be given away to 11 other people in the name of goodwill and happiness. Eitel’s, represented by owner Jenny Sullivan (seated left) supplies the flowers, while other supporters include (standing from left) Ivy Tech Greencastle President Greg Cook, Tami Van Rensselaer of the Greencastle-Putnam County Development Center and Main Street Greencastle, Chamber President Amy Trusty, Brooke Trissel of Mill Pond Health Campus, Nancy Michael of First National Bank and Chamber Executive Director Brian Cox.