Orchids to

Parkside Pioneer Day co-chairs, Jamie Doughty and Ann Miller, and Steering Committee Trish Heathcote, Jami Freeman and Melanie Klinker for three wonderful days of pioneer fun and chores, from the fourth- grade students and teachers.
John Rutan for being a good neighbor and mowing our yard, from Rhonda and Nelda.
Zach at Applebee's for outstanding service.
Richard, Kroger pharmacist, for helping me in a time of need, from a grateful customer, from Archele Humes.
The Republic for publishing Dick Polman's accurate and insightful article on the GOP, from a former history teacher.
Phyllis, the nurse on duty Saturday evening at the local emergency room for being so patient and taking good care of me, from Rhonda Eickbush.
Tim Robertson for all his hard work with the second-graders and a great musical.
Nora Coleman and Parkside Elementary School for earning the Healthy Hoosier School Gold Level Award for the eighth straight year.
Mr. Lainey and the Schmitt Rocket Choir for the very moving Memorial Day program on Tuesday, from the Yoder family.
all the Bartholomew County extension homemakers who helped make monster bookmarks for the Literacy Festival on May 19.
all who made the Paranormal Fest an enjoyable event, from Carol Phillips.
Larry Klebenow for cleaning my gutters, from Dick Howe.
The Republic and contributors to Take Your Best Shot for the beautiful pictures in the morning paper.
junior high boys who helped us clean up after the cookout at Hauser, from the ladies in the cafeteria.
Holly Lehman for doing our weekend routes after our accident on Friday, from Elizabeth and Angela Christian.
Alvera, mom, McNicholas for the meatloaf and the gift card, from Mike and Terry.
Doug at Southern Roofing and crew for the nice job on my roof and taking good care of my yard and landscaping, from an east-side customer.
Justin Schrelick for passing your senior project at East High School, from Grandma and Grandpa.
Hill Top Christian Camp and staff and those involved in the dedication of the appreciation trail, from Ken Rager.
Seth and Storm Banks for helping me with the trimming and brush piles and being respectful and good workers, from Darla Brown.
the wonderful nurses and caregiver on 5 Tower at Columbus Regional Hospital for great care during my time in the hospital last week, Burdell Sell.

Onions to

homebuilder for shoddy workmanship resulting in nearly fatal consequences when trying to replace my cracked bathroom sink.
gas stations for raising the price of gas 28 cents plus when the price of oil fell to below $91 a barrel.
Realtor who has poor communication and puts his customers' wants last.
people who make inappropriate comments while waiting for free food at Love Chapel.
people who think they're too good for available jobs.
person on the scooter on Central Avenue holding up traffic in the left hand lane instead of pulling over to the right.
people who sat in chairs in front of the bleachers at the North senior night game, taking seats away from older people who had to climb higher in the bleachers.
business that does not have the gifts promised in its sweepstakes.
people, especially teenagers, who use personal property as shortcuts to go somewhere else.
person who mowed his grass at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.