Orchids to …
• Harry McCawley for the wonderful article about Dr. Ben Ranck. He was a friend and mentor to so many and we will miss him, but what a legacy he leaves.
• Bob Stevens for his extraordinary holiday spirit in the Ugly Sweater contest. ‘Tis the season.
• Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home for its integrity and professionalism.
• Daniel Humphreys for his spot-on letter which appeared in Thursday’s Republic concerning John Krull.
• the ladies at Shorty’s for their excellent customer service, from a loyal customer.
• the wonderful Christmas carolers, from Ogilville Christian Church.
• Larry Jackson and Daniel Humphreys for their letters to the editor in Thursday’s paper, from Joyce.
• the kind lady who let me know I did not have my headlights on when needed.
• the Mennonite church members who came and sang Christmas carols Thursday night, from Dorothy Sturgeon.
• the person who raked the leaves at 4644 Autumn Ridge, because we really appreciated it.
• the bell ringer outside of Kroger who was belting out Christmas carols, from Becky Morris.
• Doug Showalter for the request of the business connection featuring my grandson George Hege, from Elsie Hege.
• Michael Zieles for his excellent letter in the paper Friday.
• to the city garage for fixing the hole in the road. You did a good job, from John.
Onions to …
• people who would rather bury their head in the sand than acknowledge the fact that our president is not taking care of this country.
• the grumpy people who keep complaining about the Christmas displays and lights as more is better.
• the retail store that has no employees working during peak times nor any associates available to be found in any department for assistance when looking to use coupons, from a very disappointed customer.
• the newspaper delivery person who leaves my paper hanging out of the paper box with no plastic bag in damp, dreary weather.
• Columbus for not having as many Christmas lights at businesses this year.
Happy Birthday to …
• Ashley Curry.
• Katelyn Phillips, from your mother.
• Les Burton, from your family.
• Angie Williams, from Mom, Lucas, Carmyn, Gabby and Lincoln.
• Norma Coffey, from Laverna Casey.
• Larimie Burton, from Pastor Lewis and The Who So Ever Will Community Church.
• Mavis Burto, from Pastor Lewis and The Who So Ever Will Community Church.
• Constance Schafer, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.
• Allison Moffitt, from Alex, friends and family.
• Sue Burton, from your family and Donna.
• Jim Temple, from your family, the DeLay’s and Donna.
• Braelynn Browning on No. 4, from Mom, Dad, Pa, MeMe, Katie, Tommi, Lily and Grandma.
• Taylor Clark on No. 18, from Grandmother Mimi (Pam Wendall), Great Grandma Ada Shireman, Uncle Jim, Aunt Shari and Uncle Randy.
• Haley Cooper, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Eve Esch, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Spencer Reinle, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Taylor Ross.
• Kaydence Crouch.
• Abbey Rose Ashbrook.
• Danielle Sneed.
• Nicole Miller.
• Samantha Gosney.
• Kimberlee Carter.
• April Whitis, from Dove Ministries.
• David Tiger Harum, from your friends at The Cove.
