Around Town – March 23

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Orchids to

the editorial about county stinginess in granting employee raises, even though the county can way more than afford it.

Dr. Lisa Lanham, office staff and nurses at Southern Indiana Orthopedics and Columbus Regional Hospital and the second floor nurses, thanks for everything.

Dr. Jack, Lindsey and Clara at Best Friends Animal Clinic for going above and beyond to take care of two old gals.

the governor for signing the constitutional carry bill into law.

Gov. Holcomb for showing wisdom, courage and willingness to buck his own political party by vetoing legislation banning transgender girls from high school sports.

Midwest Computer Solutions in a new location but the same quick, friendly service.

Americans of all political persuasions for showing we are smarter than a Russian despot by uniting to oppose his war in Ukraine.

Rhonda at KLM for correcting the issue at GC.

Jorge Morales for helping my family get to a safer environment for my children, from Crystal and H.

the kind gentleman at Bishopps Appliance for quickly locating a part for our refrigerator.

Onions to

county officials unconcerned with data proving employees are grossly underpaid in many departments.

not using our war-making technology that we spent billions to develop to help a smaller country that is being attacked.

the American people who will pick sides without knowing any details at all — careful what door you pick.

the “law and order” party going against police to further loosen the state’s lenient firearms law.

not agreeing the former federal elected official should have stepped out of the shadow years ago.

former elected official who remained silent and in full support of the misdeeds, lies and wrongdoings, but now wants to distance himself.

those who think all Republicans wanted the constitutional carry bill signed into law.

the condo residents constantly complaining about every little thing making it difficult for board members to do their jobs.

the smart-mouthed manager at the restaurant — it should not take 15 or 20 minutes to get a hamburger with nobody in there.

the elementary drop-off and pick-up line that has numbered spots but some drivers are still not following procedure.

leaders on all levels who ignore the needs of the common people to cater to the needs of the elites.

the nominee for the court which is nothing but pure bias and racism.

Happy Birthday to

Rod Wilson, from your family and co-workers.

Jan Sims, from your family, Nancy and Donna.

Adalyn Hufty, from your family and Donna.

Sara Walker, from your family and Donna.

J.R. Swegman, love from all your family.