Around Town – June 18

Thought for the Day

• “The way of a superior man is three-fold: virtuous, he is free from anxieties; wise, he is free from perplexities; bold, he is free from fear.”

• — Confucius

• Chinese philosopher

• 551-479 B.C.

Orchids to …

• Shorty W. for his contribution toward making the Elks Piggie Party a success.

• the Cheek family for their kindness and help through the years.

• Lori at the Hour Glass Laundry for her hard work.

• Dr. Michael Sheehan for being a very kind and caring dermatologist.

• vocal group Four Seasons Music Director Jenny Heichelbech, Pastor Felipe Martinez and Doug Sprunger, with Dianne Sprunger pianist, for their outstanding concert in the Four Seasons Chapel, from an appreciative resident.

• Sherry Grimes for her letter to the editor Saturday explaining in thorough details all the accomplishments of President Trump and his administration for our country and for making America great again.

• all who offered to help us get up from the First Christian Church steps after the Friday evening concert.

• everyone who is suggesting adaptive re-use of either the mall or the old Kroger building for a convention center.

• the lady at Sav-A-Lot who paid for my groceries last Thursday morning.

• Andrew and Allie for the successful vacation Bible school at East Columbus Christian Church.

• the lady in the red car who warned me about a blowout I had on Monday, the kind man in the red truck who followed me to the Walmart service center and Colby in the car service department who took care of me, from Tina.

• all the officers who took part in the water rescue.

• the organizers and volunteers at the Pickle Ball tournament this weekend for an excellent job.

• Columbus Animal Hospital for all the help they gave me with Springer.

• John Vanderbur for his letter to the editor.

Happy Birthday to …

• Doris Ison, Eian Bryant and Owen Bryant, from Who So Ever Will Community Church.

• Ann Arterburn, from friends at Bethel Baptist Church.

• John Ziegler, from friends at the Moravian Church.

• Janet Bierlein, from your seatmates at 10:45 a.m. Mass at St. Bartholomew Catholic Parish.

• Jalen Simmons on No. 5, from Dad, Mom and all your family.

• Isabelle Foley, from G.G.

• Christeen Moody, from Gram.

Happy Anniversary to …

• Todd and Michelle Fortini, from your family and Donna.

• Jerry and Sheila Deiwert on No. 70.

• Jim and Diana Stafford, from friends at the Moravian Church.

• Mark and Angie Tauer.

• Mike and Teresa Bradford.

ANOTHER beautiful morning