Orchids to …
• Dr. George Albers for his thoughtfulness last Friday evening, from Leah Fiorini.
• those who sent me a Christmas card or a package, or stopped by and saw me during the Christmas season, from John Tinkey.
• our neighbors for the fruit and Christmas cactus, from Kenny and Pat.
• the girls basketball coach for taking care of a big problem.
• Frank Anderson Tires for wonderful service to Columbus with a big heart.
• the city for changing the downtown banner policy.
• the lady at the Edinburgh Jay C store for helping me pay for the rest of my groceries on Christmas Eve.
• post office employees for their hard work during the Christmas season.
• all the Christmas carolers who visited Silver Oaks during the holidays.
Onions to …
• the church that is not having Sunday night service on New Year’s Day.
• those who don’t realize Sunday was Christmas and The Republic doesn’t publish on Christmas and everything usually in the Sunday paper came with the Saturday paper.
Happy Birthday to …
• RJ Wheeler, Zachary Fisher and Eileen Robertson, from your families and Donna.
• Abigayle Toole, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Luke Bruner.
• Kim Gilliland.
• Shelby Robertson.
• Euna Jackson.
• Liz Dean.
• Kathy Crim from Harold, Tina, Dad, Mom and all your family and friends.
• Stephanie Griffin, from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.
• Caleb Spencer, on No. 17, from G.G.
• Wanda McGaha, from Jimmie and Reba.
• Trey Franke, on No. 14, from Dad and Brandi.
Belated Wishes to …
• Jenny Scheller, from Al.
Happy Anniversary to …
• David and Cindy Sturgeon, from Elsie.
Belated Wishes to …
• Allen and Harriet Dillman on No. 57, from John Tinkey.