Orchids to …
• Matthew Hannum for your excellent service in delivery of my refrigerator from Bishopp’s Appliance, from Frank and Nancy Butler.
• the City Garage for the speedy repair of potholes in the alley and street, from an appreciative downtown business.
• Wanda and Wendall Huff for being so kind and thoughtful, from Bill and Martha.
• the man in the trailer court who drives the red truck who cleaned the limbs off the top of my trailer, from Estella Brooks.
• Emily E. at Kroger’s customer service desk for going out of her way to help me with my question about a bouquet of daisies.
• Sarah for returning my lost billfold, from your neighbor Carol.
• Shana at Dr. Pawlus’ office for prompt and courteous care.
• Dennis Anness for his service as secretary at St. John’s Masonic Lodge throughout the years, from a loyal member.
• Columbus police detectives and Candlelight Neighborhood Watch for their help in apprehending burglars who robbed my home.
• whoever turned in my phone at Kroger on Tuesday evening.
• Humphrey’s Automotive for professional service with great integrity, from the Moores.
• Rich Gold for his visionary letter on how well-qualified Jim Lienhoop is to lead our great city, from good old Ordinary Joe.
Onions to …
• animal shelters that are overrun with nonadoptable animals.
• those who can’t pay any rent but can still come up with money to go on spring break.
• people who try to turn Orchids into a political campaign.
• people who hide behind an Ordinary Joe.
• those who believe an employee working at a Best Places to Work company singlehandedly put it there.
• the bakery that never has anything ready in the mornings well after opening and has young children in the kitchen roaming around all day.
• the elected official who is unable to retain experienced, qualified, dedicated employees.
• candidates who don’t know how to be collaborative in the positions they currently hold.
• child support division for not keeping child-support calculations.
Happy Birthday to …
• Angela Greene, from Charisse and Evelyn.
• Bob Childs on No. 85, from Jo and family.
• LuAnn Welmer, from Vicki and Chris.
• Dawn R. Ford, from Aunt Paulette.
• Branden Clark on No. 11, from Great-grandma Janet.
• Linda Carmer, from Kudy.
• Felix Barajas, from Aunt Susan.
• Angie Greene, from Pastor Carl Greene and The OutReach.
• Suzanne J. Blake
• Pat Whittington, from Donna.
• Loretta Willard, from Pastor Lewis and The Who So Ever Will Community Church.
• Margie Rominger.
• Shawn Spilsbury.
