Around Town – December 30

Orchids to …

• Ken Davidson for your good work throughout the year, from Paul, Mary, Tim and Georgia.

• the city garage for picking up the limb in my front yard.

• the staff, nurses and doctor at Prompt Med for prompt service in fixing a cut on my head after a fall, from Priscilla McChesney.

Onions to …

• the person who asked for professional advice on Christmas night and never said “thank you.”

• people who mispronounce whooping cough.

• The Republic for not printing enough good news.

• those who think marijuana should be legalized.

Happy Birthday to …

• Gerald Dix on No. 95, from Georgia Dix.

• Janice Bradshaw, from your family, friends and Donna.

• Luke Brunner.

• Kim Gilland.

• Sheila Lynn Robertson.

• Euna Jackson.

• Liz Dean.

• Heather Schoettmer, from Mom, Dad, Jason, Tiffany, Brayden, Cole, Logan, William and Grandparents Cecil, Doris and Joann.

• Teresa Greathouse, from Larry, Jennifer, Stephanie, JT, Eric, Nate, Daegan, Vera, Ron, Janice, Retha, Becky and the rest of your family.

• Mike J. Weddle, from your brother and family.

• Lauren Simmons, from friends at the Moravian Church.

• Jessica Crull.

• Connie Davidson.

• Nick Sanders.

• Neal Rogers, from the Freemans, Kirbys, Cassidys, Brooks and families.

• Caleb Jenkins on No. 21, from Norma Smith.

Belated Wishes to …

• the best dentist ever, Dr. Pawlus, from his staff.

Happy Anniversary to …

• Jim and Nelda Haislup, from Clifford OES.

• Gerald Dix on No. 72, from your wife Georgia.

Belated Wishes to …

• David and Cindy Sturgeon.