Around Town – January 17

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.