Orchids to …
• Cowan Lawn Care for removal of snow off of our parking lot.
• Brandon Andress for snow-blowing neighbors’ driveways in Sandy Hook.
• Burt’s Pest Control for their honesty and hard work Monday, from John Tinkey.
• Ray King for shoveling me a path to the street, from John Tinkey.
• the anonymous person who cleaned the church parking lot, from Pastor Tom and Taylorsville First Baptist.
• Scott Bonnell, thank you for clearing our driveway — a pleasant surprise to come home to after surgery.
• Wally the Mountaineer for clearing snow from our porch and walkways, from the Thompsons.
• The Republic and all of the free press for continuing to call out stuff that just isn’t right and serving a vital role as watchdog and to politically motivated nonsense.
• White Castle for feeding our hungry crew, from the Bartholomew County Highway Department.
• Charles Allen, for the snow removal from our sidewalks and driveway, from Ron and Becky Reed.
• Dr. Thompson for the great work, and thanks to all his nurses, staff at the hospital, from Roger.
• Mark Fields, for your work and kindness in removing snow from your neighbors’ driveways.
• the thoughtful mailman who delivers in Newburn and brings my newspaper up to the house for me.
• Bob Siegmann on Flintwood Drive for clearing our driveway, from Phyllis and Bill.
• Annie on Caldwell Place for being kind and considerate from your neighbor, Barbara.
• my wonderful neighbor on West Honey Trail Court for snow removal from my sidewalk and driveway.
• the man who put gas in my car at the station in this terrible weather.
• the neighbor on East Regency Drive for the snow removal — gratefully appreciated.
• the good Samaritan who cleared Hillcrest Drive from some thankful women.
• Larry and Vicky for all their kindness and for clearing our driveway, from Larry and Lynne.
• Scott Littiken for clearing my snow-covered driveway, from Bill.
• the secret Santa who has been clearing snow from the Littrells’ drive and walkway in Old Broadmoor.
• our young neighbors on Coovert Street who help others in many ways.
• Mr. Barnett for his acts of getting the job done.
• all the men and women who work at Columbus Call-a-Bus.
• neighbor Bryan Curry for plowing my drive Monday evening, from Dot.
• Larry Huff for clearing and salting our driveway, from Larry and Lynne.
• Trent Shutters, for always looking out for us, from Grandma and Grandpa.
Onions to …
• elementary basketball coaches who keep the starters in and ran up the score, 73-5.
• people whose facts mostly seem to be the alternative kind.
• the elected officials who raised taxes to balance a budget.
• anyone who would consider allowing a puppy mill in Bartholomew County.
• the business that allows one person to come to work every night without showering or putting deodorant on.
• companies that hire people who keep talking about all the partying they’ll do once they’re off house arrest.
• businesses that do not put on their answering machine that they’re closed, and to organizations that aren’t up-to-date on their credit card systems so customers can pay bills.
• the city of Columbus for not getting all of the streets cleared Monday.
• our leader, who should go to Norway and stay there.
• to the school system for suggesting an unnecessary soccer facility when repairs and maintenance await in school buildings.
Happy Birthday to …
• Edell Roberts, from Who So Ever Will Community Church.
• Donna Glick, from Joseph Hart Chapter of DAR.
• Bob DeLay, from your family and Donna.
• Scott Field, from your family and Donna.
• Floyd and Shona Fisher, from your family and Donna.
• Vicky Knifley, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Amber Ross, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• James Walters, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Zach Burney.
• Chris McKinney.
• Jenny Kelly.
• Cole Allison
• David Bain.
• Blake Keller, from Grandma Rosie
• Granny Fleetwood, from Pappy, Kelly, Tim and all your four-legged kids.
• Marty Fleetwood, from Deb, Jane, Pam and all the family.
• Jacob Simo, from Grandma Weddle.
• Harry Beeker, from your family.
• Belated Happy Birthday …
• Ronald Speer, from all his Bartholomew County friends.
• Jim Blake, from Elsie.
Happy Anniversary to …
• Randy and Loretta Denton, from Who So Ever Will Community Church.
• David and Diana Davidson on No. 25, from Chris and Vicki.
• Mom and Dad on No. 23, from Babyface and Doodles.