Orchids to …
• Anita Gauck for the well-stated letter regarding who will stand up for religious freedom.
• Ashley, Rick, Kaleisha, Deanna, Amanda, Will and Haley for the new cook stove I have been wanting for a long time, we love you all, from Patty and David.
• Josh at Midwest Computer Solutions for bringing the meaning of customer service to a new high — you are awesome, from a new, but very grateful customer who will always go to Midwest.
• Jason B., an amazing son, for helping us out when we needed it, and we love you very much, from Patty and David.
• the mayor for extensive street paving being done as it has been so very needed and now so appreciated.
• Miguel at El Nopal.
• all the cards and calls for my 86th birthday, from Susie.
• Darrin Brown for the help with the gutters and the weekend fishing trip, from Ric.
• Tony Henderson for being a great son-in-law, from Dave.
• Dr. Thompson, from Paulette Baker.
• Shane at Barr Plumbing for his dogged determination for making sure my water heater was repaired properly — even coming to our house after hours in his own car to add necessary parts, from Stuart.
• the exciting side-by-side racing at Twin City Raceway Park over the holiday weekend, from a fan.
• First Christian Church men’s breakfast for an awesome meal, from a patron.
• the auto place that put air in my tire and didn’t charge me.
• Bush’s Market for donating the beautiful mums for the class reunion of 1948.
• Bill Mihay for making Tuesday a day to remember, from the class of 1948 and the friends of Bill Mihay.
• Mike and Denise Hatton for preparing a delicious meal for the class of 1948 and the friends of Bill Mihay.
• Clay Township Fire Department, REMC and the 911 operator for the fast response on Tuesday, from the Hensleys.
• Anita Gauck for a wonderful letter to the editor in the paper Wednesday.
• Steve and Raquel Ketner for the family cookout on Monday, from all of your family.
• Wanda and Wendall Huff for being so kind and thoughtful all the time, from Bill and Martha.
• Rich and Nancy for being the best neighbors ever, from Ted and Sharon.
• Anita Gauck for saying what most of us are afraid to say.
Onions to …
• those who are inconsiderate and throw grass and dirt on clean cars every time they mow.
• the bicyclist that went from Fifth and Chestnut streets all the way to 25th Street without stopping at any stop signs.
• the bicyclist who doesn’t realize the brick sidewalk on Washington Street is not a shared path.
• Columbus for its gas prices when the lowest state price is $1.92.
• those who closed the beautiful dining room which many people enjoy.
• the woman who accused someone of something they didn’t do.
• those who criticize people for using their childhood nickname when they don’t understand what it’s like to have been given a horrible first name.
• to the elected officials who caved to pressure.
• people who complain about the squirrels leaving empty corn cobs all over the streets.
• the person that put an Onion the paper to squirrels.
Happy Birthday to …
• Emmitt Hanner, from your family and Donna.
• Anna Kurtz, from your family, from the Reas and Donna.
• Judi Rea, from your family and friends, the DeLays and Donna.
• Harold Hatter, from your family and Donna.
• Bobby Turner from Pastor Lewis and The Who So Ever Will Community Church.
• Stephanie Christopher from your family and Donna.
• Joyce Meier, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Karen Sweet, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Ronnie Davidson.
• Macey Whittington.
• Lindsay Harris.
• Jade Allman.
• Vivian Adams, from Jean Patrick.
• Stacee Pedigo, from Mom.
• Larry Greathouse, from Teresa, Jennifer, Stephanie, J.P., Eric, Vera, Ron, Janice, Retha, Becky and the rest of your family.
• Justin Clason, from Dad
• Jennie Goddard, from Dale and Judy.
Belated Wishes to …
• Judy Johns-Jackson, from the sheriff’s department.
• Vickie M., from your family and Bonnie Rogers.
Happy Anniversary to …
• John and Terri McFarland, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Irvin and Martha Mayes.
• Dwight and Sara Carter.
