Orchids to

Buddy Littlejohn for all the things you do for me, from Aunt Brenda.
Mary and Butch Lee for all the things they have done for us, from Dad and Hazel.
Duke Energy for the quick response to the power outage on Laurel Drive early Wednesday morning, from Fred and Linda.
The Republic for keeping us informed about Tony Stewart, from Tommy Greenlee.
Lisa and Gretch for the great work you both do at the Bartholomew County Courthouse.
Dr. Nathan Otte for seeing me on such short notice and for the thorough eye exam, from Mrs. Ping.
Bean McGaha for coming out on Sunday to get my AC going, from Brenda Cooper.
The Republic for the excellent front page article about Tony Stewart, from Phyllis.
planners, workers, auctioneers, 1100 South band and the people who made the fundraiser for Kristie and Derek Wessel a great success.
Larry Jackson for his letter to the editor, from one who knows.
Columbus Regional Hospital ambulance for excellent and caring service, from Bruce G.
Dave and Brandon with GEM City Goodyear Tire Service for excellent service and courtesy with our flat tire situation, from Susan and Bill.
City Councilman Frank Jerome for saying what many taxpayers are feeling and have no control over.
the kind person who paid for our dinner at Papa's Grill on Tuesday.
The Republic for winning gold on their Sunday coverage, from Joe.
Valerie and Wade Hooten for all the good food and lawn mowing, from Mom V.

Onions to

The Republic for not being able to stop paper delivery when requested.
school transportation department that has zero concern for students.
the bicyclist riding in the center of my lane coming towards me forcing me to stop while he went around me.
local fast food restaurant whose afternoon shift is anything but fast.
contractor for the terrible paving job in Grammer, leaving rocks in yards and the cracks in the asphalt.
yard sale shoppers who expect to get expensive items for next to nothing from someone who paid full price.
people who find the most trivial things to complain about, instead of being thankful for what they have.
banks who are ripping off customers by charging to cash a money order.
person who stole the toy lawnmower from my father's grave.
churches who waste money for nonessentials and beg the congregations for more money.
painting new stripes on Deaver Road when it needs to be blacktopped over again.
people messing around in others' yards in the middle of the night.
people who are jealous of local sports figures and their success
all those that don't understand that customer service means helping the person that is spending money at your establishment.