Lou Hoger of Perry celebrated his 74th birthday a day early Friday with his fellow experts in the Society of Retired Experts (SORE) coffee group at the Perry Perk.
Coffeehouse owner Tari Mason prepared special cinnamon roles for the occasion, and Hoger, a retired minister, regaled his friends with his edifying discourse.
Joining Hoger were Ray Harden, Charlie Thompson, Doug Lathem, Andy Bambrick, Larry Laborde, Gary Becker, Bob Rounds and Dale Schumacher.