• Jan. 25
Orchids to …
• the Schiefer family for shoveling our driveway, from the Gressels.
• my thoughtful neighbor on North Marr Road who cleared my driveway, because it was appreciated, from a grateful neighbor.
• whoever left the Kroger gift card in our mailbox, from a family affected by the government shutdown.
• all the staff at Lincoln Village apartments — including maintenance, Kevin, Sara, Ian and Kathy — for all the work you do so that we have a great community to live in.
• the family sitting next to me at Johnny Carino’s for paying for my meal and making my day!
• Larry Watler for clearing our driveway, from the Kruegers.
• Tim and Sandie Goodwin for clearing off my sidewalk, my truck and driveway after the snow storm, from Paula Winkler.
• Sgt. Kris Weisner on his retirement after 36 years of keeping our community safe and a job well done.
• Angie and Kenny at Auto Zone on Central Avenue for working so hard to get the battery in my Jeep.
• my great neighbor Jim Morris for plowing my driveway out, from Kathy P.
• Bruce Bay, because I am blessed to have a great friend and a great boss like him, from Mike Gray.
• Dave Dwyer for clearing snow from Mom’s driveway, from Lisa Moore.
• Hawcreek Landscaping for the quick snow removal, from Joe and Rita.
• the driver of the red Vibe for paying for my lunch at the fast-food window.
• Columbus Baptist Church for always remembering me in prayer and sending me cards that are appreciated, from a member.
• Rick Loper for snow-blowing the driveways in Burnsville.
• the G-man for the snow job, from your old teacher.
• J.D. for putting salt on my driveway and front steps and also for bringing me some groceries, from Betty.
• Jackie at CRH imaging for her kindness and efficiency.
Onions to …
• the school with the rear door that is unlocked and accessible without a key for a lack of security.
• anyone that uses the center turn lane for anything other than making a left hand turn.
• those who think the Republicans "control" the Senate because 60 votes are needed to pass legislation and there are only 53 Republicans in the Senate.
• those who think that Democrats are against securing the border, when in fact they are for other security options but against paying for a wall that was supposed to be paid for by Mexico.
• the city for the costly entry fee for the Festival of Lights parade.
• people knowing that you try to get away for a few days and will not leave you alone, either texting or calling you constantly complaining about work or other matters.
Happy Birthday to …
• Elisa Wang, from your family and Donna.
• Emylee States on No. 18, from Dad and Mom, Ethyn, Adyson, Hayden, Uncle Greg and Grandma and Grandpa States.
• Lorna Clark, from Korry and the rest of the family.
• Beverly Hoagland, from Aunt Alma.
• Belated Happy Birthday to
• Cody, from Aunt Juanita Davis.
• Keith Matlock, from Doll.
• Beck Bingham on Jan. 24, from Aunt Doll.
• Leann Lux, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• McKenzie Shaw, from friends at the Moravian Church.
