Around Town – August 16

August 16, 2019

Orchids to …

• the crews working on Westenedge Drive who are respectful, professional and friendly, and always leave road as usable as possible at the end of day.

• Byron, Lisa and Emily at Columbus Kroger for going beyond expectations in helping with securing gas coupons, from Bev.

• Elwood Staffing for its commitment to Columbus and being a great corporate citizen.

• Dana Bridgewater and Rhonda Herman for taking care of feeding my humming birds and bird feeders.

• the letter writer of an opinion that is true, providing a refreshing read, from John Vanderbur.

• John Vanderbur for his truthful letter explaining in a comedic way how scary our situation is.

• Dave Carothers of Max’s Jewelry in Columbus for doing an awesome job on my ring, from Melinda, and David.

• leaders with seemingly no end of half-baked ideas on which to lavish our tax money.

• to the group leader when asked a direct question answered with “just Google the answer.”

• the writer of the “swamp’ monsters” letter because it was a waste of my time reading.

• high-ranking military leaders who receive and accept taxpayer-paid legal representation for their misbehavior.

• Democrats who blame everyone but themselves.

• the county for spraying insecticides down Washington Street on an evening while people are outside enjoying food and spirits with friends.

• the gun lobby and gutless politicians.

• Democrats who gripe and snipe constantly despite living in a country that is thriving.

• residents on County Road 500W who need to take care of their property.

• Deanna Campbell, from your family and Donna.

• Tracy Souza, from your family and Donna.

• Barbara Shumaker on No. 90, from Grandma, Grannie and Neenee, all five generations of your children.

• Adriana Ritchison, from Great-Mamaw Jan.

• Kristen Goecker from Bob, Jeri, Brandon, Chris, Teresa, Tom, Jane, and from the rest of your family and friends.

• Lisa McQueen, from Mom, Dad and Lori.

• Anna Emmert, from all your friends and family.

• Bradley Paetzel.

• Anna Emmert.

• Jason Flora.

• Shawna Gibson.

• Dave and Sandy Spangler, from Elsie.

• ANOTHER beautiful morning