Orchids to …
• the mechanic at Overhead Door, who changed my flat tire, from Paula Jarrett.
• Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Martoccia, Glynis Worley and Leslie Lucas for trying to angle my car out, when one of my garage doors died, from Paula Jarrett.
• painters Dave Newland and Jared Lemert for professional and kind service, from the Bovas.
• the man who payed for my son’s bicycle and helmet at the Walmart on State Road 46 on Tuesday, because the act of kindness was appreciated.
• Ott at Menards for the greatly appreciated customer service with board cutting.
• those people who want to restore the Crump and bring more performing arts to our community, as well as those who advocate leveling it — because they at least want to do something.
• Mike for stopping to help me after my bike accident, from a grateful rider.
• the British ambassador for speaking the truth.
• Voelz Body Shop for being so accommodating and going above and beyond to stabilize my car, because this hometown business cares about its customers.
• The Republic for providing this forum to praise unusual acts of service.
• Tim Lashua for much-needed help, from an appreciative neighbor.
• David at Bob Poynter Chrysler service department for his patience of Job with the customer having battery problems, from James.
• John, the tow truck driver for 31 Diesel of Columbus, for his quick response twice when I had battery problems, from Stuart.
• the gentleman who helped the lady having a bad day Tuesday night at Menards load the spilled floor trim.
• Billie Ebenkamp and Keith Ebenkamp for my solar flowers and for working on my car, from Sharon Phillips.
• Mark Duwe for his thoughtful letter on drug rehab.
• the wonderful man who gave me, my big dog and my groceries a ride home when my car broke down at Kroger.
Onions to …
• the grocery store that isn’t allowed to tell you if your friend is working in the back “for security reasons.”
• the leaders in this community who talk, talk, talk about the Crump — and have for at least three decades — but do nothing but allow it to become a blight on our downtown.
• those that think that their religion should affect my government.
• the political party that proudly displays cutouts of leaders who have detained thousands of children because their families sought asylum.
• raising taxes on anything for detox.
• a mayor who is pleasing the Democratic Party with his performance because he is a Republican in name only.
• neighbors who leave furniture at the side of the house and don’t keep their yard up, because as renters they should take their stuff to the dump
• a farmer that takes the prerogative to foul the air west of the small town so badly that it’s making people sick.
Happy Birthday to …
• Janie Buchanan, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.
• Barbara Hinson, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.
• Ashley Ruffin, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.
• Richard Oliver, from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.
• Jay Grider, from your family and co-workers.
• Tammy Sanford, from Lisa.
• Mike Thorne, from Rob, Kimberly, Cody, Josh, Oliver, Connie and Cleo
• Julie Lashley, from T and G.
• Lisa Lee from Matt, Patty, Wayne, Sarah, Ronnie, Katie, Ethan and Paige.
• Paul Jaggers II, from your wife, and Kids
Happy Anniversary to …
• my wife, Linda Baker, on No. 50, from your husband, Jim Baker.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
