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The Republic. Columbus. Saturday. May 27. 2000 AS Around Town No more teachers, no more books ti "A BELATED BIRTHDAY WISHES TO Christina Hettman on No.

71 from Bert Wilson. Jill Newlin, from your daughter, Lindsey. Leona Bennett, from Martha and friends. Items for Around Town should be submitted to The Republic's Info-Line. Csllers are asked to follow instructions such as using first and last names In addition to any titles, using no nicknames, spelling names and keeping requests brief.

Around Town Kerns will be edited daily and Kerns are subject to refusal for publication. We do not guarantee next-day publication of Orchids or Onions. Orchids should include a reference to a one-time good deed such as fixing a flat tire. Callers must leave their phone number when placing orchids messages. Call 24 hours a day, 372-4444.

Then enter the following 4-digtt numbers: Orchids, 8025; Anniversaries, 8026; Birthdays, 8027; and Onions, 8028. Around Town Hems can also be submitted on theRepublic.com Web site in the Neighbors section. For next-day publication of birthdays and anniversaries, please call BEFORE 4:30 p.m. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO Joe and Ruby Tays, from Elmer and Opal. Jim and Carol Gates, from Elmer and Opal.

Bonnie Gatewood, from your husband. Iiiiiil iiiiiil iiiiiil 1 Dave Thompson for placing Welcome to Elizabethtown signs and for putting up signs before the-fish fry, from all of us. Courtney Stephens for the great job in the DARE play and foe coming in second in the DARE essay, from proud Mom, Dad and little John. Clifty Creek DARE play participants for doing such a good job on the play, from a proud parent. Cindy Kittle and Monica Kozad for spending so much time teaching and caring for me, from John Stephens.

Eddie Thifaulk for your kindness helping Dora and me, from Elizabeth Cody and Dora Lucas. Susie in radiology for the excellent job with my IV, from a very nervous patient, Mrs. W. Mrs. Tyree for being a good teacher this year, from Mercedes Millor.

Gene and Dimple Trobaugh for being so kind and caring in helping my brother, from Brenda. Fumi Okuleye for presenting Junior Achievement to Mrs. Garvin's third-grade class and providing treats and certificates for us. Drs. Albers and Davis and CRH outpatient surgery staff, Debbie Robinson and Yvonne for showing understanding and support and taking good care of me and to Amy Menefee for being with me during a difficult time, from Aurie White.

the terrific people who helped me retrieve my pocketbook from the center of Central Avenue Friday afternoon, from Kathy Her-shey. Kelly Bolton for being student of the month, from Mom and Dad. Betty Poynter for cutting the two girls' hair last week. lulu in mini in i "'rr' I i The Republic photos by Clint Krause A ORCHIDS TO Hope Elementary third-grade class of Mrs. Dickerson for singing and reading to us, from the residents of Miller's Merry Manpr.

Don Schmidt and Jefferson School for fun bingo, from Brenda at ExtendaCare. Jennifer Kain for graduating from Xavier University, summa cum laude, from proud Mom, Dad and Jason. Sarah Weddle for getting on double semester honor roll and being named student of the month, from Mom, Dad and Jessica. Agnes at Kroger floral department for the beautiful pink bow, from a very grateful customer. Jack and Benita Fetter for washing our sunroom windows, from Bill and Paula Fetter.

Melissa Weber for Class of 2000, from June Weber and Madeline Herron. family and friends for making my 40th birthday fun and very memorable, from Beth Noblitt. St. Peter's Lutheran Tabitha Guild salad luncheon chairman for your help and leadership, from Becky. Jeanne Chandler and First Christian Church for bringing the knowledgeable and uplifting grief seminar to Columbus, from Mary Sprague.

Nate at Denny's for being so great with the customers on Sunday, from happy customers. Phyllis Bush for being so thoughtful, from Diane Doup. Vic Fields at East High School for your kindness and help, from Jane Sims. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Bob Campbell, from Rita. Braxton Newton.

Charles E. Norton on No. 75, from Karen, Tom and family. Craigie Buck on No. 17, from Dad, Teresa, Natasha and Cory.

Gregory Bush on No. 13, from Nan and Poppy. Jim Eggers, from Mom and Dad. Kaitlinn Elizabeth Lee on No. 2, from Mommy, Nana, Pappy, Granny, Uncle Tony, Melisa, Uncle Andy and Lena.

Karen Russell, from Lincoln and Harriet. Kay Stepp. Keaton Sec rest, from your family and friends. Linda Dill, from Kenny, Christopher and Dalton. Lisa Madden on No.

13, from Mom, Dad, Belinda and Paul. Marcia Burton on No. 45. Matthew Ritchison on No. 5, from Mamaw Jan and Papaw George.

Matthew Simmons on No. 17, from Dad, Mom, Beth, Angela and family. Maude Jones, from your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Opal Seeley, from Elmer and to Grandma Opal Seeley from Melanie and Ryan. Sabrina Gruber, from Tabitha and Jaimie.

Stefanie Martin, from Mom. Teresa Lynn Brown, from Rick, Ben, Adam, Spencers, Moodys, Carothers and Mom. Vf --X v- Columbus East Stephanie Coomes, above, was one of many seniors giving and receiving hugs at the end of school Friday. Top, a flurry of paper rains down on Columbus East senior Laura Dilk after a 30-second countdown signaled the end of high school for the Class of 2000. ONIONS TO people at skate park for using bad language and unsafe behavior.

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