Around Town – May 23

Orchids to …

• Kendra at Lowe’s, and the Five-Star delivery team, the Maytags are awesome!

• Wound Center staff for being so efficient and friendly and Dr. Kathleen Smith for her expertise, skill, and caring attitude. I am healed!

• the NAACP and BCSC for their partnership and initiatives that will address the challenges and needs of students in our community.

• Larry Jackson for reminding me that I’ve been meaning to donate to the NAACP for all the great things they do.

• Nita Evans her article, I cried too.

• the Columbus East teacher and assistant who went beyond the call of duty to help four seniors graduate.

• a president who knows how to be a president because of his many years of government experience.

• the Jan. 6 commission which will inevitably expose the traitors within our Congress.

• Ray Gibson for his letter.

• Kimber Knapp, for her faith, dedication, and determination.

• Overhead Door for good service fixing my garage door.

• Ray Gibson for his letter.

• President Biden for reminding us what effective, competent, and truthful leadership looks like.

• keeping the liar and his followers out of office.

• those who deal with racism every day in the U.S. and in Columbus.

• The Wound Center for the friendly experience.

• Adam Brouse on graduating college from Leah, Claire, Noah, Debbie, Doug, Diane, Donna, Cindy, Dwayne, and all your family. Congratulations!

• Ray Gibson, you are right on with your letter.

• Nita Evans for her column in Saturday’s paper.

• Columbus Regional Hospital’s Birthing Center for the outstanding care to our children, Dawn and Shounak and new grandson Asher, from David and Wilma Doup.

• Ray Gibson’s truth-filled letter.

• Russel from Barr Pluming for getting to my hot water heating problems Thursday instead of waiting. I appreciate it!

Happy Birthday to …

• Sam, from Ash, Catie, Jillian, and Kai.

• Samantha Barnette, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.

• Jane Plummer, from your family and friends.

• Tracy Baker, from Pat and Mike and family.

ANOTHER beautiful morning