Around Town – July 1

Thought for the Day

• “Competition brings out the best in products and the worst in people.”

• — David Sarnoff

• American broadcasting pioneer

• 1891-1971

Orchids to …

• John Vanderbur for his wonderful public service update on Penceitis and Trumpitis.

• all those athletes participating in the recent Special Olympics — you are very special people.

• the mom and her daughter and son who kindly saved the baby ducklings that were on Washington Street Friday and reunited them with their mama.

• John Maley for the pretty fireworks Friday evening, from Coovert Street residents.

• Dr. Amanda Dornfeld at Sandcrest Family Medicine who provides outstanding medical care to our whole family, especially our newest addition.

• Tony A. with the city for cleaning brush from alleys on the east side of city.

• Columbus Internal Medicine for help in scheduling my family visit.

• Crystal Graham and Miranda Bowling for their bronze medal in 10-foot horseshoes, and to Crystal, Miranda, guest and Allan Major for their gold in 10-foot doubles, from Greg.

• my doctor who quickly diagnosed me with Trumpitis and Penceitis.

• Lee Hamilton for a knowledgeable and well-written column in Saturday’s paper.

• Margit Johnson at Old National Bank for all your help with a difficult problem, from Ralph Jewell.

Happy Birthday to …

• Carrie Banister, from your family and Donna.

• Arundhati Baruah, from your family and Donna.

• Marilnn Rondot, from your family and Donna.

• Mike Stefaniak, from your family and Donna.

• Amy Hege, from Grandma Hege.

• Peg Downey.

• Harper Justus.

• Talon Jessup, from G.G.

Happy Birthday to …

• Monte Vails.

Happy Anniversary to …

• Bootie and Darlene Burton.

• Mike and Janet Ketrom, from friends at the Moravian Church.

• Ron and Sharon Waltz.

• James and Kristin Toole.

• my wife, Sara Schaub, on No. 40, with love from Ron.

ANOTHER beautiful morning