• Thought for the Day
• “Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.”
• — Mark Twain
Orchids to …
• Kristina Stafford for administering a quick and painless flu shot, from a grateful Hauser teacher.
• all the marathon runners who gave me twice the banging fun this year at Miles 13 and 24 on Westenedge Drive, from the pot-and-spoon-banging lady.
• the man on River Road handing out cold rags during the marathon, as they were very much appreciated.
• Kelly Wilson and the Indiana University Center for Art + Design for the potential they bring to our community.
• Tri-State Artisans for providing the free shoe print keepsakes for the runners after the Mill Race Marathon again this year.
• Jonathon at Walmart on Whitfield Drive for being so pleasant and saving me money.
• Jean Marr Wilkins for her excellent letter to the editor speaking to the problems of one-party rule, from Rick Scalf.
• the county highway department for the wonderful job they did fixing the potholes on Shady Lane, from a very grateful person.
• the two young ladies who purchased my supper on Tuesday night at Steak ‘n Shake, from Carl Eddy.
• James Mahoney and family for an awesome fish fry Tuesday night at the Bartholomew County 4-H fairgrounds, from a grateful patron.
• the Orchids, from a patron.
• BCSC Bus 159 driver, J.R., your kindness is much appreciated, from the city busy drivers.
• Bill Kendall for his excellent letter to the editor Sept. 30 saying what hundreds of us think.
• Sheila Richerson for your excellent letter to the editor n Sept. 30.
• Jackie Combest and helpers for the wonderful bean supper last weekend, from David and Wilma Doup.
• Hour Glass Laundry for the awesome service, from a client.
• Amy Henderson Chandler for the lovely picture of the hawk in the take your best shot photo.
• The Republic for two great letters to the editor Sept. 30 from Sheila Richerson and Bill Kendall.
Onions to …
• the speaker for pointing out to so many young, school-age girls that she dropped out of school.
• the local paper for continuing to push new taxes whenever the public does not want them.
• those who don’t realize the marathon brought in a lot of money for Columbus.
• the newspaper for its extremely opinionated view of taxes that does not represent the community as whole.
• drivers using South County Road 450E as a detour and completely disregarding posted 30 mph speed limit.
• employers who make you feel devalued and unmotivated.
• those who don’t realize the road closures and restrictions during the marathon were for the runners’ safety.
• the person who worries about what church staff wear, be it to church or a wedding.
• The Republic for its reporting on county taxes and naming certain council members and giving the commissioners great coverage.
• The Republic for always supporting one of our high schools here in Columbus and not both.
• the newspaper for the comparison of diligent preparation for a public meeting, conducted at no expense to the taxpayer, to the clandestine operations and spending of the nonprofit corporation created by the former redevelopment commission.
• the employer who gives praise to those who don’t do the work.
• the east side big-box store for having fumes in the store Saturday and Sunday.
• the big box grocery store that sells blood pressure medicine at the checkout stands.
• The Republic for not showing the North king and queen but showing the East king and queen.
• those who do not understand the U.S. Constitution also protects all citizens from religion, therefore fantasies that religion can bring.
Happy Birthday to …
• Tori Wilhite, from Pastor Lewis and The Who So Ever Will Community Church.
• Donna Lunsford, from your family and friends.
• Papaw Titus, from Rick, Jennifer and family.
• Robert West, from Kim, Connie, Cody, Mike, Josh, Oliver, Engred and Mom.
• Lana Barr, from Peggy.
• Jared Schoen on No. 18, from Mom, Dad and Sydney.
• Jenica Schaefer, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Scott A. Dailey.
• Ayden Stroup.
• Tyler R. Dailey.
• Noah Shipley.
• Roxann Maley.
• Kimberly Waltz.
• Betty Jewell, from your daughters, Becky and Debbie.
Belated Wishes to …
• Richard L. Titus, from a friend.
