Orchids & Onions (March 1, 2013)

• The staff at Papa's Deli on Third Street for always preparing delicious food, being hardworking and genuinely caring about your customers, from Michelle.

• Columbus Regional Hospital second-floor OB, Angie and Dr. Albers for making my daughter's first experience having a baby so amazing, from Penny and Donnie.

• Ian Smith for his first-place achievement in the Columbus Maverick Challenge Contest, from Mom and Dad.

• Don and Marge Woodward for a wonderful job managing Tannehill Park Inc. for so many years, from the grateful owners.

• My neighbor, son and his friend for helping move a heavy piece of equipment from my truck in the 3300 block of Central Avenue, from Chuck.

• Bernice Byrd for taking me to my many doctor appointments, grocery stores and staying with me when I don't feel well, from Donna Cowin.

• Jodi Shinolt and Kevin Batman for fixing our water issues.

• Robert Cox for his letter to the editor.

• Police Chief Jason Maddix for thinking reuse with regard to the dog cage, from Jim Murray at Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management.

• Dr. Deena Stoner and her staff at Columbus Animal Hospital for rescuing my cat Ludo when his carrier came apart in the parking lot.

• Randy at Percifield's Radiator Shop for fixing my gear shift from Kathleen W.

• The gentleman in the white van for getting my horse and donkey off the road and helping me catch them, from Sue Rogalle.

• Onions to

• The car dealership for the pathetic service department and poor customer service altogether.

• Doing and saying anything for a "political gain."

• The newspaper for blaming businesses for the litter problem along a busy stretch of highway.

• The Republic for horrible spelling.

• The politicians who talk about their faith and Hoosier values, then deny health care access to the poor.

• The store that refused to take the watch back after two days, even though it was in the box along with the receipt.

• The bank staff that does not know how to answer the telephone.