Orchids to …
• the kind and patient man working at the landfill who dug my keys out of the compactor Monday.
• the people in the van in front of me on Terrace Lake Road about 6 p.m. Monday who stopped to check on the loose little black dog.
• Tim Coriden and the St. Bartholomew Athletic Committee for all they have done for our student athletes this year.
• Charlotte Straub for being a dear friend, taking me to the doctor and stopping by a pharmacy for me, from Ethel.
• our granddaughter, Savannah Morris, on a terrific job on your dance competition in Kentucky and we are so proud of you, from the Raffertys.
• the gentlemen from Crew Car Wash who cleared my broken glass at Aldi, from Diana A.
• Lee-Anna Watson for the flowers and the wonderful blanket, from Grammy.
• all our amazing AmeriCorps members who serve our community with dedication and open hearts. This is AmeriCorps Week and we salute you. From Alyssa, Anne and everyone at United Way.
• Meals-on-Wheels drivers from Mill Race Center for always delivering in all kinds of weather and always being pleasant.
Onions to …
• The Republic for the lack of coverage on local runners, both in cross-country and track and field.
• anyone who thinks Yogi Ferrell should not be Big Ten Player of the Year.
• all those people in the Onions column who are calling attention to Hillary Clinton’s book.
• The Republic for still displaying a banner picture of the girls state champs on its website, because that is over a year old.
• people who overuse the word “amazing.”
• the owners of all the cats running loose on Dellasburg Road.
• the people who park on Midway Street and throw their cigarette butts in the grass and on the pavement.
• the reckless woman in the silver Honda on State Road 46 West who was trying to turn on Goeller.
• the man who does a terrible job at hauling.
• those who don’t realize the importance of the State of the City address and turning it into a circus.
• people who practice character assassination of public officials and others on social media and then expect to have their concerns addressed at public meetings as if they had no agenda.
• those who know the tragic results of addiction but are willing to risk early death anyway.
• the person whose Take Your Best Shot photo of sun rays that published Monday was taken while driving.
Happy Birthday to …
• Dena Schafstall, from Bob, Jeri and Bob.
• Julia Grace Laur, from Nana and Grandpa Miller.
• Jadynn Cox on No. 6, from Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, Teigan and Kamryn.
• Barry Medaris, from Tonia, Reagan and Sophie.
• Aunt Neta, from Christopher.
• Jonah Rafferty, from Mom, Dad and Xavior.
• Jim Hamilton, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Barbara Johnson, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Todd Acton.
• Jon Lawson.
• Pauline Fox on No. 90, from your family.
• Michelle DuLong, from Aunt Pam, Jeremy, Josh, Kevin and the rest of your family.
Belated Wishes to …
• Christopher Zeigler, from Mom, Barry and Reagan.
• Josh Regan, from Lindsey, your family and neighbors.
• Stacy Knapp, from Pat and Mike.
• Clay Marthin, from Rita, Mom, family and friends.
• Tessa Hirons, from your family and Donna.
• Kelly Wasilewski, from you co-workers.
• Brad Covert, from your family and co-workers.
• Deena Bratcher, from your family and co-workers.
• Bob Bullock, from your family and Donna.
