• Thought For the day
• “I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality. … I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.”
• — The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 1929-68
Orchids to …
• six-year-old Colten for giving up his birthday party and gifts and asking for food donations and giving them to the poor instead.
• the excellent article by Jane Sims. Guns are a plague on our society.
• Michael Greven for his well-reasoned criticism of President Barack Obama.
• Mr. Jarnigan at the Kroger Pharmacy for going above and beyond for me.
• The Republic for the nice design and layout changes, and the smaller size conserving paper.
• Frank at the Walgreens store on U.S. 31 for all of his patient help downloading and editing my pictures, from Nancy.
• Harold Snyder of Jonesville Christian Church for retrieving my cane.
• Ashley at The Republic circulation department for her awesome help Sunday morning, from a Ninth Street customer.
• the Columbus East JV and varsity basketball girls and the Columbus Christian girls basketball team for three exciting wins Saturday.
• Jordan Bowman for qualifying for regionals in bowling, from Rick.
Happy Birthday to …
• Steve Allamanno, from your family and Donna.
• Mary Beth Wert, from Dave, Donna, Lori, Karen, Billie and Chris.
• Glenda Tays, from your family and Donna.
• Russ Brown, from Bethel Baptist Church.
• Roy Anderson, from Pastor Lewis and The Who So Ever Will Community Church.
• Tori DeBusk on No. 9, from Abby and Emily.
• Jacob Simo, from Grandma and Grandpa Weddle.
• Jeff Thixton, from Mom, Dad, Amy, Tye, Trey, Jeremy, Brittney, Kaylin, Morgan, Jamie, Tammy, Kendra, Dylan, Carrie and Tyler.
• Barbara Whipker, from Friends at the Moravian Church.
• Cole Allison, from Friends at the Moravian Church.
• Thelma Kissling.
• Connie Jessce.
• Kylin Rae Eckelman, on No. 3, from Nema.
• Mikayla Rosenbaum, from your family.
• Tim Coomer, from Kay and Aaron.
Happy Anniversary to …
• Bob Comdon, on No. 58, from Charlotte.
• Happy Belated Anniversary to…
• Merrill and Norma Clouse, on No. 74, from Friends at the Moravian Church.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
