Orchids & Onions (February 28, 2013)

Orchids to…
Columbus Chaos Team for your amazing efforts at the tournament in West Lafayette, from proud parents, coaches and fans.
Jacob Villiger, Kelly Langevin, Brad Gaymon and the rest of the Columbus East Jazz Band on a great performance at the Louisville Jazz Festival.
Kari and Tom of Bishopp’s Appliance for outstanding customer service.
my parents, Dave and Roberta Hardin, for helping with the move, from Tam and Dave.
the Columbus North football team for helping us move into our first home last weekend, from Elgin and Mindy Kupferer.
Applebee’s, Johnny Carino’s, Montana Mike’s, Bubba Blue’s BBQ, Tropical Smoothie and Chili’s for your support of our SEGL Figure Skating competition, from Hamilton Center Ice Arena.
Justin Schulz for helping us clean up the messy dining room, from Kevin and the staff at Snappy Tomato Pizza.
Peggy and Tom Blades for anonymously paying for our dinner Monday event, from Gene and Penny Hogan.
Robin and Pat in deli department at eastside Walmart for making the beautiful cakes for my mom and aunts’ birthdays, from Lisa and family.
Jim Beamish for his letter to the editor, from neighbors in east Columbus.
Columbus Towing and Recovery for prompt and great service Tuesday, from Henry Logston.
Ellen Chestnut for being a good friend to my sister Beth and all your support, from Kim in Oregon.
Steve for jump-starting my Jeep in the Target parking lot, from Kimberly Fields.
Onions to…
to whoever vandalized Flatrock Cemetery.
driver of the van who ran the stop sign at 10th and California streets Tuesday afternoon.
the drivers on County Road 100S that exceed the speed limit on a daily basis.
doctors who brag to their patients about where they are going on vacation.
The Republic for not publishing the winners of the Grammys, Academy Awards and Oscar winners.
woman at reuse barn that would not allow my husband to take an article.
box store that charges twice for the same item.
studio that is not open at 10 a.m. on a weekday.
church official for discriminating against special needs people.
prosecutors and judges that let people who are arrested for making drugs out on low bonds so they can go and make some more.
newspaper that does not print all Onions sent to them.