Orchids & Onions (August 17, 2012)

John Burton, Teresa's Dog Grooming, and Natalie at Columbus Animal Control for all your help, from Debbie.
Gary at Best Buy Tire and Service for his outstanding customer service with the U-Haul trailer rental on Saturday, from the Kims.
Sandy Retz for the beautiful wind chimes for my birthday, from Judy Wood.
Tom and Shirley Brown for winning the lottery, from Estella Brooks.
Brandon Andress for his column on Saturday, from one who totally agrees with him.
Sean Waldrip and family for overcoming obstacles and helping people, from your church.
city bus drivers who helped the lady who never rode a bus before.
honest person who returned my billfold to the JayC Food shopping center, from Terry Reid.
Ashley T. for her unbelievable act of kindness, compassion and generosity at the Edinburgh CVS, from Alan P.
Athens Animal Clinic for excellent care, from Bernie.
Joyce Bragg and Joann England for your labor and pride in Rocky Ford Crossing and to our board members, Joyce, JoAnn, Michele LaPointe, Steve Gochenour and Joe Fish, for your time and service, from Bob and Kathy Reed.

Onions to

the person who stole the key to my special needs son's golf cart on Ohio Ridge Road.
car dealership for selling me a high-end car last week, then treating me like a piece of dirt this week.
The Republic for messing up a name in the Area Deaths list in the Tuesday Republic.
school bus driver unloading children who did not have lights on or stop arm extended.
supervisor who had no reason to be rude to a security guard.
female mo-ped driver trying to steer with one hand while talking on her cellphone.
cement truck that changed lanes Thursday morning without signalling.
whoever is responsible for the loud humming noise day and night seven days a week in the northeast part of Columbus.
volleyball coaches who regularly play freshmen and push away the older players.
auctioneers who hold auctions on Sundays.
people who give out other people's cellphone numbers without permission.