Around Town – November 8

• Thought for the Day

• “Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling.”

• — Margaret Lee Runbeck

• American author

• 1905-56

Orchids to …

• the kind lady who bought cookies for our kids at Noodles & Co. on Friday evening.

• Joe at Joe Willy’s for always making our group, who enjoys your IPA’s, welcome every week, from the bike group.

• Mrs. Diehn, Ms. Gill, Ms. Kiel and their classroom families at Columbus Signature Academy — Fodrea for the thoughtful and encouraging letters to Army veteran Clyde Neal to be read during his Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., from Mrs. P.

• Louie T. Stay strong, we love you, from T, S, M, M and Pickles.

• Nick Tungett, for all your yard work this season, from your former sixth-grade teacher.

• the person fixing the potholes in Bethel Village, from a grateful neighbor.

• the New Palestine Dragons for the awesome win at Columbus East, from John Tinkey.

• Chuck Durnil and son, Eric, for moving heavy pieces of furniture to the storage for me, from Carolyn Burton.

• Tracie Albright for her absolutely awesome picture in Take Your Best Shot in Saturday’s paper. Thanks for sharing.

• the person who gave the positive talk and suggestions the other night after class, from David and Linda, we thank you.

• the kind person who turned in my purse that I had left in the cart at the eastside Walmart on Friday afternoon, from a forgetful old lady.

• Sandi at Carson’s shoe department for her patience, kindness and help always.

• Barbara and Willard Lowe for everything you’ve done for us, from Ashley, Bryson and Ryan.

• Joe J. on his hole-in-one on the Alcatraz hole at Otter Creek Golf Course, from Bill.

Happy Birthday to …

• Nancy Owens Menefee, from John, your traveling friends and Donna.

• Lois Olmstead, from Bethel Baptist Church.

• Steve Hewitt, from Barbara, Allyson, Caleb, Holly and Darrin.

• John Shaw, from friends at the Moravian Church.

• Ed Williams, from Pam, Gabby, Lincoln, Lucas and Carmyn.

• Harold Bailey, from Pastor Lewis and The Who So Ever Will Community Church.

• Brenda Schaefer, from Roger.

• Sadie Freeman.

• Missy Knudsen.

• Sara Carter.

• Amanda Dreyer.

• Braden Sauer.

• Cori Thayer.

• Vera Collins, from Ron, Larry, Janice, Retha, Becky, Roger, Gwen, Skyler, Leilah and the rest of the family.

• Ron Fourman on No. 80, from Bob, Sarah, Mary and Carol.

• Missy Knudsen, from Adyn, Ava and Laney.

• Happy Belated Birthday to …

• Christian Sutherland Williams. We’re so proud of you for all you do and the young man you have become.

ANOTHER beautiful morning