Around Town – February 27

Orchids to …

• a great and true letter from Diane, from Herman.

• a great and true letter by Ronald, from Herman.

• the Columbus Regional Hospital COVID-19 vaccination site, the experience was like a well oiled machine, everyone was friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely efficient. We were very impressed.

• our state representatives that recognize the difference between educating the public and public education.

• President Joe Biden for getting vaccine distribution and supplies to the states up from 8.6 million doses per week when he arrived to 13.5 million per week now.

• those who are sensible about the riverfront project.

• John Krull for pointing out the bad behavior of certain lawmakers which occurs consistently.

• those who organized an additional Third House on education where people can become more aware of educational legislation.

• my paper carrier for putting my paper on the porch, very appreciated.

• Ronald Wilkinson for his letter.

• the Columbus Redevelopment Commission for moving forward on the riverfront project that will solve multiple safety issues that won’t go away on their own.

• Randall and Patty Champion for the gift card for my birthday, love Mom.

• John Krull for his excellent spot-on column and speaking the truth.

Onions to …

• the bus driver who didn’t signal a left turn from Middle Road onto a congested U.S. 31.

• our tax and spend officials.

• people complaining about the noise from the bridge work, did they not hear it from the other two bridges that were replaced?

• calling people selfish when they are the ones that understand there is more to living than just staying alive.

• whoever would vote to protect corporations from the result of their actions, but will not vote to protect people from harm.

• those saying they want to run for president one day so they will acquit and turn a blind eye to the police officers and seditionists.

• the former leader’s words becoming his supporter’s actions.

• leaders in the political party who are sticking with the former leader who is now damaged goods.

• any elected official with a daughter or granddaughter who voted for the equality act.

Happy Birthday to …

• Darrell Day, friends at Bethel Baptist Church.

• Lily Kuhlman, from Pat, Mike, and family.

• Robert Lee, chef musical guru and hero, he feeds, he leads, he does good deeds, from the Jordaniares.

• Sharen Kane Moore, from your husband and family.

• Dan L. Burton on No. 65, from all your friends and family.

Happy Birthday to …

• Belinda Petro Harpring, from Karen, Ward, and Carroll.

ANOTHER beautiful morning