Around Town – May 31

• Orchids to…

• the Columbus Police Department for naming the newest K9 officer after Cleon Sweeney.

• John Krull’s article.

• all those that have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, may we never forget.

• those who remember the sacrifices made for our freedom and take a moment to honor them.

• the United States of America, land of the free because of the brave!

• those who know our flag doesn’t fly because the wind moves it, but because it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.

• the greatest president ever, former president Donald J. Trump.

• Lee Shipman’s letter.

• those who remember that Indiana was never a pro-slavery Confederate state.

• retired Naval Petty Officer, 1st Class, Generald Wilson for his fantastic rendition of God Bless America before the start of this year’s Indianapolis 500.

• legislation banning critical race theory and gender theory from being taught in public schools.

• the excellent Tim Tebow article that was spot on.

• Happy Birthday to…

• Gene Perkinson, love all your family.

• Tiara Kirby, from your family and co-workers.

• Eleanor McQuery, from your family and Donna.

• Ella Wainscott, from Dad, Mom, and family.

• Happy Belated Birthday to…

• Bonnie Greathouse Ayers