Orchids & Onions (January 9, 2013)

• The Commons staff, police department and people on the playground for responding so quickly, professionally and compassionately in finding the lost little girl Saturday at The Commons.

• The Hasslers for the kids' Christmas barn party and the cool horseshoe trees they received as gifts, from a happy parent.

• Neighbor who cleaned the sidewalk on Brent Cross with his snow blower during the big snow.

• Greg Rebber of Bob Poynter Body Shop for his kindness and for fixing the Jeep after my run-in with the garage, from Sherry Allen.

• Dr. Bergman for his kindness and compassion, from a grateful patient.

• Michelle at Chili's for outstanding service and friendly attitude, from John and Jan.

• The ladies sitting next to us at Steak 'n Shake who bought lunch for my sister and me, from Beverly and Rhonda.

• Jim Fleming for his letter to the editor.

• Great neighbors and families for kindnesses, from the Bautes.

• The woman who found my cellphone in the shopping cart at Target and turned it in to the front desk, from Sherry Warner.

• Mike Kamman and sons for always being there to help us out, from Shorty and Jean Fiesbeck.

• Onions to

• School principal for her unprofessional and rude behavior Monday.

• People who allow large dogs to ride loose in the back of pickup trucks resulting in the injury to at least one on 46 West.

• Relief agency that does not open on time so clients must stand out in the cold while staff stays warm inside.

• No turn arrow at the traffic signal at Whitfield and 10th Street.

• Local business that will not give phone numbers via the phone.

• Grocery stores that are not open 24/7.

• Adults who threaten children.