Orchids to …
• The Republic for taking a courageous stand in favor of action to reduce violence with guns.
• The Republic for its ongoing articles honoring the service of all veterans, including stories on veterans who made the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
• people who understand that tariffs lead to trade wars that will lead to higher prices for consumers and losses of American jobs.
• Kathy Dell and the entire Parkside cast for all the hard work and wonderful performances on the production of “Annie,” from the Martinez and Cheek family.
• The Republic for its Sunday editorial on gun violence –- well said, well done.
• Sunday’s editorial for telling the story of the gun sickness in our country exactly as it needs to be told.
• The Republic for its editorial Sunday about gun reform and gun violence; I, too, believe enough is enough — thank you for being so brave.
• The Republic for its thoughtful and wise editorial, “Enough,” and the newspaper’s encouragement to citizens to take action for common-sense reform.
• all members of our law enforcement for their hard work and many long hours trying to protect us — God bless you all, from a thankful citizen.
• the Columbus Bowling Center for the fun and educational field trip opportunity from the ABC-Stewart math room.
• Hotel Indigo for the Fantastic Fibonacci Fun Field Trip from the ABC-Stewart math room.
• The Columbus police officer for having a great birthday picture with Diana on her 68th birthday, from the McDonald’s breakfast club.
Onions to …
• the 48 states that do not require documented proof of citizenship for voter registration.
• the pro-birth/anti-life crowd who wants abortion made illegal, guns for everyone and no welfare.
• those who think that not seeing an outcome of a event makes it “proven to work.”
• those criticizing the vice president for not standing at the Olympics for the unified Koreans because the unified Korean leaders did not stand when the Americans came in.
• the person who put Onions in the paper about abortion: Women were having abortions, even illegally, before 1973.
• the columnist who thinks that just because some people are poor, they are also dumb.
• the local business that overpays for real estate but underpays its excellent professional employees.
• people who complain about restaurants not offering Styrofoam cups who really need to care about what’s left of this planet and reduce, reuse and recycle.
• the column on the poor and the supplemental food program, which was absolutely deplorable.
• those that think that a conceal-and-carry program would be much of a deterrent to a psychopath who has a death wish to go out in a hail of bullets.
• individuals who get on a treadmill immediately next to you at the gym when there are countless other open treadmills available.
• the people who haven’t repaired the cut at the Petersville recycling convenience station.
Happy Birthday to …
• Clay Marthin, from your family.
• Tessa Hirons, from your family and Donna.
• Dorothy Richards, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.
• Steven Gates, from Mom, Dad, Kaydence, Easton, Grandma Jenny, Stephanie, Jessica, Skyler, Mason and Ryder.
• Sharon Baird from Joe and Kay.
• Regan Meredith Harvey, from Aunt Elsie.
• Holly Elkins.
• Ally Sigman.
• Orin Thayer.
• Steven Gates.
• Becky Thomas, from Tim, Beth, Tyler and Mom and Dad.
Happy Anniversary to …
• Sabrina and Greg Johnson, from your family, Melanie and Donna.
• to Eric and Johnni Hoene, from Mom and Dad.
