Around Town – May 13

May 13

Orchids to …

• Linda at CVS for years of above and beyond customer service and friendship, from Gary.

• the CSA New Tech students for the potted plants delivered to Four Seasons Health Care, my wife received one and it was the first time she has smiled in a long time, thank you, from Greg.

• the founding fathers who wrote our secular Constitution which makes no mention of any God or Bible.

• the sheriff deputies and coroner who came when I called, when I found my husband, your compassion was overwhelming and I am grateful, from Delia Hash.

• former President Trump.

• staff at Jewell-Rittman funeral home for the kindness shown to our family.

• John Krull for another great column.

• the East teacher and Central guidance counselor who helped a needy graduating senior get a car.

• the ladies at First Financial Bank for helping me resolve a problem, you both were so kind, courteous and patient in helping me, thank you, from Susan Lucas.

• Rep. Liz Cheney for her integrity in standing up against the Big Lie.

• President Joe Biden who is moving on to help the country and the American people despite the opposite party refusing to help.

• Clifty Creek PTO for the wonderful bagels and donuts during Teacher Appreciation Week, from Clifty Creek Elementary.

• Petersville United Methodist Church for the yummy treats during Teacher Appreciation Week, from Clifty Creek Elementary School.

• the outreach church for the delicious luncheon during Teacher Appreciation Week, from Clifty Creek Elementary School.

• Democrats for passing Biden’s relief plan extending $8 million to Columbus and $16 million to Bartholomew County, you truly understand and care around the needs of people here.

• Marilyn Horrall for Jada’s books, from Peggy.

• John Krull for his very insightful column.

• our emergency response team who helped bring peace to difficult situations.

• John Welch for fixing my lawn tractor, from your daughter Lisa.

Onions to …

• no one questioning if we’re a nation of systemic racism and white supremacy, why are so many immigrants wanting to get in?

• elected officials who voted to overturn an election and have voted to oust a party leader for speaking the truth about democracy.

• continuing to complain about the former hotel site.

• the previous elected leader allowing himself to fall in love with a foreign dictator when we were trying to get that dictator to give up his nuclear weapons.

• the political party that ousted one of their best, conservative, and truthful members from her leadership position.

• the caucus for its cowardice in holding a voice vote, rather than a recorded one, to remove the congresswoman from her leadership position.

• politicians who sell their soul for political gains.

• the political party which in order to be a leader you have to play dumb or be dumb on the integrity of our election.

• the election theater nonsense.

• those hacking the pipelines making the price of gas go up.

• those who voted against the relief plan which sent me $1,400 when I desperately needed it, and unemployment compensation to my brother’s family while he was out of work.

• people who don’t know their property line and build a fence on other people’s property.

• the city for replacing the speed limit sign.

• the people tailgating and speeding in the morning going over the new bridge.

• those who don’t use turn signals, other drivers dealing with you are not mind readers.

Happy Birthday to …

• Ruth Acton, from your family and Donna.

• Vera Merideth, from son Mark.