Around Town – March 25

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March 25

Orchids to

Kelly Geckler, the volunteers, the city garage and the Solid Waste Management District for a masterful job of recycling and composting at the FIRST Robotics Competition, from Dennis Tibbetts.

Donut Central for the awesome service, doughnuts, and super easy ordering system, from a satisfied customer.

the excellent letter by DeWayne Hines.

the Republic for telling the story of Thor.

Gov. Holcomb for recognizing a lawful citizen’s right to bear arms is granted by the Constitution and not a piece of paper from the state.

the Eagles for delivering unbridled joy and a cathartic 3-hour vacation from the madness Tuesday night.

the billions of immigrants flooding through the former guys wall and bringing awesome food and filling the jobs that Americans don’t want.

DeWayne Hines for the truthful and correct letter.

DeWayne Hines for the real truth how Rep. Pence is working for his constituents.

DeWayne Hines’s letter to the editor.

Larry and Melissa Dunken for showing love and compassion, love Sharon.

the nurses, aides, physical therapists, and especially Granny at Silver Oaks who cared for Myrtle during her stay, from Amy, Victor, Jeff, and especially Myrtle.

the spot-on editorial cartoons in the Republic each day.

returning to energy independence which we had just 16 months ago.

Congressman Pence for voting against the huge spending bill that included Ukrainian aid.

Todd Franke of Franke Axsom Plumbing for fixing all of our “bad water problems” and doing so at a very reasonable price, from J. and K.

Onions to

the letter writer who feels the congressman accurately represents this district, I respectfully disagree!

the shameful and rude behavior of certain senators during the hearings for the Supreme Court nominee.

letter writer failing to mention the congressman’s vote against keeping the government running and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

the church for coming between a family just because their family member chooses to attend a different Christian denomination, we all worship the same God.

not realizing political cartoons are always one-sided, so wait a while and you’ll see one you like.

defeated former federal official not getting over the fact he lost the election and continuing to say pathetically it was stolen from him.

the lawmakers with their open carry nonsense making the vast majority of people uncomfortable and less safe.

the state office for not being handicap accessible, there is no sidewalk ramp.

trying to catch a fly ball with eyes closed, never a good idea!

those who call long-needed investment in America “pork.”

drug companies claiming a humanitarian responsibility to provide medicine to Russians but don’t feel that same responsibility toward Americans who can’t afford unfair prices.

the letter writer reacting to the criticism of our congressman voting no on Ukrainian humanitarian aid which does not reflect this district’s Christian values.

those who keep running red lights on 46 West because an innocent person is going to be hurt.

not having local COVID updates anymore.

those who think that criminals obey gun laws.

the state representative’s flyer asserting he “backs the blue” when police opposed his vote to allow Hooisers to carry guns without a permit.

Happy Birthday to

Kelly Michael, from your family and co-workers.

Paul Moffitt, from your family, church and Donna.

Kelly Kellems, from your family and Donna.

Sarah Jameel, from your family and co-workers.

Leigh Sanderford, from all your co-workers at Columbus Internal Medicine.