Orchids to …
• Barb Johnson for your vision, your tireless efforts to involve children and adults in the enjoyment of history and your leadership in the Hope community.
• Robert Welmer and his family for a tremendous fish fry Tuesday evening.
• the city for the traffic-calming measures on Brown Street.
• Jerri at the Walgreens pharmacy for always being so friendly and extremely helpful.
• Matthew Shuter for helping with my computer, from Ira Montgomery.
• Rick White for taking us to the Colts game against the Chargers and for a wonderful time before, during and after the game, from your brother Mark, nephew Dawson and stepnephew Joey.
• all who volunteered at the Mill Race Marathon DSI-hosted water station No. 6 on Saturday, from DSI.
• Jack Greene for all your help Monday night and for fixing the outside of our house, from Tim and Deanna Wenzler.
• the two gentlemen who stopped to see if my daughter and I were OK when my car ran out of gas, and for going to get the gas can so I’d have enough to make it to the station.
• Carola Peach Clark and Danny Clark for your performance at Donner Park Saturday night, from Margie Peach.
• Capri and James for giving me such a great deal on the beautiful bedroom suite, for the extra things and for delivering and setting it up for free, from Shirley.
• Dan and Bonnie Titus for all of your help when my car broke down, from Cathie.
• the men who decide to referee Columbus youth football and their unquestionable integrity and their ability to do such a great job despite the very few parents who feel otherwise.
Onions to …
• anyone who thinks that the Democratic presidential nominee has any more morals than the Republican presidential nominee.
• those who are still complaining about the marathon despite the fact it brings in lots of money for Columbus, happens on a Saturday and street closures and restrictions are for runners’ safety.
• those who call for blind allegiance as opposed to civic engagement.
• the runner who shoved me out of her way at the water stop Saturday when I slowed down to get a drink.
• the rude restaurant worker for being hateful when I missed my called number for a second.
• those for the political display on Taylor Road.
• anyone who thinks they know who submits Orchids and actually thinks people submit Orchids to themselves.
• the 911 operator who rudely hung up on me when I reported an accident between a car and a bus.
• the person who left a $5 tip on a meal that was over $40.
• the lady whose perception of what a Christian is, which she has wrong.
• all the athletes for taking a knee during the national anthem rather than donating money to help children learn.
Happy Birthday to …
• Chris Clulow, from your family and co-workers.
• Lori Acton, from Ashley, Georgina, Chris, Billie, Karen, Mary Beth and Donna.
• Jeff Jones, from your family, Lori and Donna.
• Clyde Campbell, from your family and Donna.
• Becky Johnson, from everyone in the Allman, Johnson and Maschino families.
• Missy Retz, from Alan, Katie, Tommi, Lily, April, Chris, Braelynn and Sandy.
• April Felicijan and Amber Bradley, from your families.
• Shayley Brewer, from Papa Keith and Cheryl.
• Jesus Mendoza, from Aunt Lisa.
• John Campfield, from Aunt Lisa.
• Rachael Depow, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Richard Keller, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Lee Hamilton.
• Cindy Baden, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Mary Sproessig.
• Susan Gilbert.
• Zane Farmer.
• Eric Titus.
• Christy Burns, from Ashley, J.C., Orie, Garrett, Lyla, Ambra, Bella, Mom, Dad, Royce, Mammaw and Pappaw Hitch, Marilyn, John, Patsy, Penny, Charlie, Donny, Sammy and the rest of your family and friends.
• Happy Belated Birthday to …
• Carolyn Epperson, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Jeff Sweet, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Lori Hamilton.
• Cozette Neal.
• Lane Spurgeon.
Happy Anniversary to …
• Andy and Karen Kilps, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Dennis and Janet Lee, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Happy Belated Anniversary to …
• Scott and Robin Schull, from friends at the Moravian Church.
