Orchids & Onions (July 31, 2012)

Orchids to…
Blaire, Sarah, Abi and Rachel for helping me decorate my bulletin boards and being super creative, from Beth Anne Brooks.
Dr. Schmidt and the emergency room and outpatient nurses at Columbus Regional Hospital for taking good care of our son, Matt, from the Carters.
the kindly gentleman who backed into my van and damaged the bicycles attached to the rear, put up with my anger and maintained his class and paid to repair the damage.
Judi Hendry and Robin Curry for a wonderful baby shower and thank you to all who came, from Katie Cox.
Debbie Stockover for the act of kindness at church Sunday morning.
mail carrier Josh for wonderful service, from the Bovas.
Mayor Brown for having the courage to push for a much-needed property tax increase.
Larry Jackson for the great Letter to the Editor.
Bill Mann and team from Moore’s Roofing for the excellent roofing job, from a satisfied customer.
MainSource Bank for the use of the Community Room, from Cottage Knitters.
Onions to…
the person who stole my Pampered Chef bowl from the July 4 party and has not returned it.
the parents who let the 12-year-old child drive a mo-ped with a 5-year-old on the back to the convenience store.
people who overprice things at yard sales.
the restaurant that doesn’t have any food on their buffet.
the person who scolded me for giving water to a stray animal.
The Republic for wasting most of the front page on Tony Stewart instead of real news.
company that does not offer an attendance policy with any kind of days off, paid or unpaid, for emergency situations or illness.
BCSC for having open house at Northside Middle School and Parkside Elementary School on the same night at the same time.