• August 20
Orchids to …
• East Columbus United Methodist Church for an awesome breakfast on Saturday.
• Dave Barker and SIHO departments for the Friday luncheons during summer because they have been a fun treat.
• Elum Vanest for the beautiful drawing of the vase with flowers; I will always remember your thoughtfulness during the time of my mother’s illness, from Blake’s grandma.
• Tony London for buying our dinner Friday night, from the Bays.
• Lt. Heeb for his retirement from Columbus Police Department and for being the longest serving officer.
• R. Andrew Robertson for your reasonable, breath of fresh air viewpoint stated in Saturday’s letter to The Republic.
• the city crews doing such a great job updating the downtown corners.
• Second Baptist Church for an awesome community feeding.
Happy Birthday to …
• Lilli Weddle, from Whosoever Will Church.
• Andie Simpson, from your family and Donna.
• Tim Weddle, from your mother.
• Carol Jenkins, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.
• Joe Turner, with love from your family.
• Jeff Vincent, from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.
• Timothy Scott Weddle, from the Weddle family.
• Jimmy Bennett, from Jamie.
• Klair Bevis, from Grandma Jean.
• Anthony Depoy, Corben Depoy and Angie Templeton, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Kevin Konetake.
• Edwin Stone.
• Edward Stone.
Happy Birthday to …
• Darin Pruden and Nena Walls, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• John Repp.
• David Bragg.
• Dustin Gilbert.
• Kathleen Harker.
Happy Anniversary to …
• Gary and Christine Huffman, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Happy Belated Anniversary to
• Mary Jo and Michael Mentrup, from friends at the Moravian Church.