Cheers and Jeers/Dec. 24

Cheers: To our military men and women returning home to us. Just having them home should make a merry Christmas for all of us.

-- Dorothy Green,

Fort Worth

Jeers: To the woman at Melear postal facility Nov. 18 who was parked in a handicapped spot without displaying a sticker for her Chrysler 300. After knee surgery, I find myself using handicapped parking spaces designated for people with disabilities. Please be mindful of where you park.

-- Joyce Holland, Arlington

Cheers: To the couple who on Veterans Day thanked my dad for his service while we were eating dinner at Armend's in Southlake and then paid for our dinner. My father, a World War II Marine veteran, told me that no one had ever done that. He appreciated your kindness.

-- Penny Cornali, Southlake

Cheers: To the girl at Weatherford Regional Medical Center who paid the additional money for my lunch after I left my purse in the car. I hope your generosity comes back to you tenfold.

-- Helen Bates, Weatherford

Cheers: To the Texas Rangers baseball team and owners for their super season. Thanks to Donnie Pordash and staff in guest relations. Congeniality-plus! We're 27 years as season-ticket holders and counting.

-- Jim and Libby Seigler,

Arlington

Cheers: To Dennis, manager of On the Border on Bryant Irvin Road for comping our 65th anniversary dinner. He and Daniella are the best. And cheers to Texas Roadhouse in Overton Park Plaza for the free lunch served to all veterans on Veterans Day. The food was great; the servers were wonderful.

-- Jean and Arvie Cooper (World War II veteran), Fort Worth

Cheers: To veterinarian Betty McDaniel of the Animal Clinic of Forest Hill! Thanks to her "hunch" my Lexie is alive and doing beautifully. You'd never know Lexie's about 14 and was critically ill a month ago. Thank you for saving Lexie's life.

-- Suzanne C. Reiter, Fort Worth

Cheers: To John at Haltom's Jewelers in Sundance Square. I dropped off my favorite watch, a gift from my wife, and John gave excellent service. He replaced the watch's battery with a complimentary one and made sure I was satisfied. Thanks for reminding us that great customer service still exists!

-- Jim Austin, Fort Worth

Cheers: To Chick-fil-A in Hurst for its generous donation of lunch for our Best Buddies Party at Birdville High School. The kids enjoyed their lunch and the special visit from the cow! Thanks for a wonderful party you helped provide.

-- Hollye Bright and special

education staff at Birdville High School, North Richland Hills

Jeers: To the Arlington resident for taking a puppy, especially a short-legged Corgi, for a daily three- to five-mile run/walk. You're looking for a new place to run? Aim for your vet for advice on the capability of any dog to match your stride. Imagine yourself being on a leashed run.

-- Judith Hedges, Arlington

Cheers: To all my doctors, nurses, physical therapists and respiratory therapists on the seventh floor and in ICU at Plaza Medical Center after my knee surgery on Nov. 2. The nurses knew I was in trouble and got me to ICU. The care I received was excellent and I am so grateful. You're the best.

-- Dorothy Head, Fort Worth

Jeers: To the bakery that recently changed its name, hours and the terms of its Groupon after I bought one. And jeers for not having my order ready after I placed it in accordance with the new terms.

-- Lynne Rogers Harris, Bedford

Cheers: To the Star-Telegram for its superb coverage of the area's major sports teams, the Cowboys, the Rangers and the Mavericks. It's a pleasure having this kind of professional and informative coverage available to me only steps away at my doorstep. Keep up the great writing!

-- Tony Magoulas, Bedford

Cheers: To the Arlington firefighters from Station 7 for giving a wonderful tour of your fire station to the boys of Cub Scout Pack 398, Den 5. The boys had a wonderful time. Thank you for everything you do!

-- Mia Russo, Arlington

Cheers: To Dr. Mayfield, Nurse Jeremy and MRI technician Heather at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest. Not only did my husband receive excellent care, but when the staff discovered his birthday was the next day, they brought him a gift and a card. God bless those who serve with genuine concern for their patients.

-- Belinda Scholl, Fort Worth

Cheers: To Michael at AAA Auger Plumbing for telling us about and installing a device that lets you have instant hot water. What a saving of our precious water. And I consider it affordable. It really works.

-- Marian Norwood, Arlington

Cheers: To the young veteran who bought our dinner at Outback Steakhouse in Hurst. He was sitting behind us, overheard my husband was a vet and secretly bought our dinner. This act of kindness from a young family man and fellow veteran is greatly appreciated.

-- Mary and Dale Fridge, Hurst

Cheers: To Sears in Hulen Mall for having "Merry Christmas" signs on the entrance doors. That is where I will do my Christmas shopping!

-- Barbara Brady, Joshua

Jeers: To the mothers who are talking on the phone while walking their child(ren) home from school or while having lunch out with them. This should be quality time with your little ones. I am sure your child(ren) have a lot they want to share about their day.

-- Marjorie Kranz, Burleson

Cheers: To neighbors who helped my husband when his blood sugar dropped to a dangerous level: Mark Dessinger, a medic with the Fort Worth Fire Department; his mom, Jan; Helen Harris; and Bill and Evelyn Wright. All stayed with hubby until the ambulance took him to the hospital.

-- Donna Zwerling, Fort Worth

Cheers: To the people who helped my husband and me at the Walgreens at Clifford Street and White Settlement Road last month when he fell outside your store. The shoppers, quick ambulance responders and the staff at Walgreens were so kind and helpful. The kindness was truly appreciated.

-- Beverley Anderson,

Fort Worth

Cheers: To the nice gentleman who let me use his umbrella the night of Nov. 15, at the Granbury High School basketball game. Thanks also to the wonderful lady who saw our camera bag under our seat and ran to give it back to us. Your thoughtfulness was touching. God bless you both.

-- Kim T.P. Doan, Fort Worth

Cheers: To the man who ran to open the doors at Bank of America on Davis Street Aug. 23 when my hands were full with watermelon for the tellers. You saw my predicament and came running to help me. You were in a white Ford pickup truck. I should have offered you some!

-- Jerry and Avis Sorenson,

North Richland Hills

Cheers: To Karen Hunt of First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth for her kindness and help in getting extra clothing for the children of my school. -- Penny Beesley, counselor, T.A. Sims Elementary, Mansfield

Cheers: To Fort Worth police officer Ron McClellen for accompanying me to Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth when I sprained my knee. He called my son and found someone in the hospital to take me inside. I am grateful for his thoughtful way of solving my problem.

-- Margaret "Peggy" Dumas,

Fort Worth

Cheers: To Amanda, manager of Garden Ridge in Grand Prairie. On Oct. 29 my husband and I left a company cellphone in a shopping cart. Amanda found it and refused any reward. Thank you!

-- Sherry Nowell, Arlington

Cheers: To Dickey's Barbecue Pit on University Drive. We purchased a smoked turkey and ham for our staff holiday luncheon. They accommodated our schedule and the food was delicious. I had the opportunity to meet the store manager and the owner, both of whom were friendly and personable.

-- Cameka Clark, Fort Worth

Cheers: To Steve Nicholson, an auto mechanic at Lynn Smith Chevrolet who also has his own shop in Joshua. He's done fast, honest, fairly priced, dependable work for me for more than 20 years. Thanks buddy, you rock!

-- Russell Phillips, Burleson

Cheers: To the Burleson Lions Club for helping my much-deserving son with his graduation needs. You're the best.

-- Jimmie McMurray, Burleson

Cheers: To the highway workers widening and improving our highways. Jeers to the workers in charge of lane changes, lights and stripes. Every day someone almost runs into another car on the freeway because the "snakelike" lines are confusing, hard to see and narrow.

-- Sandra Guthrie, Hurst

Cheers: To David White at Corrections Corporation of America in Mineral Wells. More than 500 inmates have received their GED under his tutelage. Double cheers to all teachers in Texas prisons. We are the most underappreciated teachers in our state.

-- Bill Cearley, Fort Worth

Cheers: To Gary Roberson, service manager at Patterson Kia of Arlington, who went above and beyond in helping resolve a warranty issue on my Sorento. For three days Gary worked to ensure that I left a satisfied customer. Jeers to me for not keeping track of the car's service records.

-- Kevin White, Arlington

Cheers: To the ROTC instructor who changed the tire for my wife on Interstate 35W during morning rush hour. Your help will always be remembered and appreciated. Thanks!

-- Bert and Pat Thoman,

Burleson

Cheers: To Beck Elementary in Roanoke for the fantastic Night at the Museum presentation Nov. 15. Many children, each representing an historical figure, were in great costumes, memorized long speeches and were very dramatic. A lot of work, talent and imagination went into this.

-- Carolyn Bailey, Fort Worth

Cheers: To the young man in a white Jeep on White Settlement Road on Sept.10 who stopped me and gave me the keys that fell off the top of my car. I laid them there while putting my grandbaby in the car seat. I didn't get your name, but thank you.

-- Brenda Redding, Fort Worth

Cheers: To friends and family and the caring professionals who have tended to my medical needs, especially those at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest and Texas Oncology at 6500 Harris Parkway. Too many names to list, but you have all been my "angels" and are in my every prayer.

-- Michael J. and Pauline B.

Huber, Benbrook

Cheers: To Applebee's for continuing the free lunch for veterans and active duty servicemen and women on Veterans Day. Special thanks to Applebee's in North Richland Hills and the waiter for the service that made you feel like a guest of honor!

-- Denny Threlkeld, Colleyville

Jeers: To the DPS on Woodway Drive for their abruptness when we applied for a hardship driver's license for my son only 10 weeks before his 16th birthday. With doctors' letters stating my husband's illness and all required certifications, we waited several hours, were interrogated by the supervisor and left feeling like criminals.

-- Beth Gideon, Fort Worth

Cheers: To Craig McConnell at Meadowbrook Air Conditioning and Heating for his prompt, dependable repair service.

-- Herman Baldwin, Fort Worth

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