The Dalles — To the editor:

During the holiday season, I had an opportunity to spend an afternoon shopping at some of the downtown stores. I want to send a heartfelt thank you to the Anzac Tea Parlour, Cannon Packer, The Whole Ball of Yarn, Columbia River Music, and Kay Jewelers for their outstanding customer service. I was treated in a professional and courteous manner and each person I encountered worked so hard to help me find the perfect gifts I was looking for.