Around Town – July 25

Orchids to …

• Caleb Cureton for receiving the Columbus Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year award, and to the Republic for putting such an inspiring story on the front page of Saturday’s edition.

• Sarah and the chef at Applebee’s on Thursday night for great service, cooking my steak perfectly and reducing the price of our meal, from happy customers.

• the Cessna Convention volunteers; the Anthonys, the Joneses and the Butlers for making a fantastic convention.

Happy Birthday to …

• Becky Turpin, from Bethel Baptist Church.

• Mary Ann Taylor, from your family, co-workers and Donna.

• Rin Weddle, from Mom and Dad.

• Elijah Oakes, from the Rev. Lewis and the Who So Ever Will Community Church.

• Brandon Mize, from Grandpa and Grandma Mize and family.

• Teigan Cox, on No. 3, from Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, Jadynn and Kamryn.

• Bryce Bell, Brandon Mize and Lauren Wilson, from friends at the Moravian Church.

• Leah Hamilton Couch.

• Mike Nading, from Elsie,

• Linda Bragg.

• Steve Helm, from Brown’s Corner Chapel Church.

• Linda Bragg, from Roger, Kim, the kids, Marcia, Carol, Robin, Donetta, Patty, Don, Betty, Sandy and Elaine.

• Joan Wilcox, from Jean Patrick.

Happy Anniversary to …

• Bob and Dee Weeks on No. 63, from all your friends.