Orchids to …
• Pardieck’s farmers market for outstanding vegetables this summer.
• the multitude of volunteers from Faurecia and other businesses around town who made a huge impact to the community on the United Way Day of Service.
• Jason Martin of Affordable Air Inc. for the great customer service and quick response on Sunday when our air conditioning quit, from the Palmers.
• Overhead Door Company for walking me through my problem and saving me a service call and money, from a happy person.
• Ruth Delay for picking, breaking and sharing green beans with me, from Sandy.
• Bekah Gatchel, Sylvia Pieper, Stephanie Gorham, Hea Kang and Sarah Joyner for showing up, displaying phenomenal team spirit and getting the job done, from the United Way Volunteer Action Center.
• Mendy Fisher-Blair for stepping in and taking my place in “Leading Ladies” when I got sick, from Joyce Wire.
• PNC Bank at 25th Street for outstanding service, especially from Lacy and Elina.
• Keith LaRamce for making our shed look new again, from the Crosslands.
• Deborah Wolfe, for fixing my credit card problem, from Peggy.
• Garcia at Lowe’s for helping us on a project and providing excellent customer service, from Kim and Brittany.
Onions to …
• those who prefer their taxes pay for wars instead of health care.
• the dangerous, unfinished construction on Carr Hill Road.
• those responsible for leaving the construction fencing in front of City Hall for way too long.
• anyone who supports President Barack Obama after eight years when all he did was divide the country.
• residents who continue to let their shepherd run loose at night.
Happy Birthday to …
• Claire Rhoades, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.
• Nicole McDonald, from your family, co-workers, Leta, Joyce and Donna.
• Trace Mulcahy on No. 11, from Mom, Joe and Sidney.
• Grandma Erma Wickstrom, love the Reinbolds in Ross Town.
• Paula Kirts, from your volleyball friends.
• Joe Andrew, from your volleyball friends.
Happy Anniversary to …
• Richard and Marie Spall on No. 59, from family and all the staff at Hickory Creek.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
