Around Town – April 5

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April 5

Orchids to

everyone who wore masks when needed, got the vaccines and the boosters and did not fracture their families. Thank you!

The Republic for 150 years of service to Bartholomew County.

Ryan Lauer for defending the sanctity of life.

the Columbus City Band for its great concert Sunday afternoon.

Bill Nash for his stand regarding abortion, finally a Republican with guts.

the Columbus City Band for a most delightful concert Sunday afternoon.

Bud Herron for the hilarious column in Sunday’s edition, from Sheila.

our future state representative Bill Nash, his ad in the paper where he is absolutely right.

Bill Nash for respecting a woman’s rights for her life over a rapist’s rights and exposing extremist Republican views.

Onions to

the person who stole the large praying mantis holding a mailbox on State Road 9 in Hope.

the people who can’t see the obvious solution for shootings – stay off the interstate highways.

the state representative who voted against the Affordable Insulin Act.

not knowing the oil embargo of the ’70s brought gas rationing, long lines, higher prices, gas thieves, and the end of classic muscle cars.

the federal elected official’s Christian values, with open borders, closing the pipeline—not Christian enough for me!

those who approved the city roundabouts.

the teenage boys using foul language on Saturday in the streets at TLC, a west-side housing area.

anyone who thinks rationing fuel is even logical when simply producing more would rectify the situation.

the candidate who placed a pro-death ad, repent or switch parties!

the candidate for women’s rights, except when they are killed in the womb.

people who listen to fake news and call it reality.

all of the doctors offices connected to the hospital system calling to remind patients of appointments many times over.

the big stores who furnish the small carts just the right size for small purchases but do not keep them in good repair.

thinking other people should solve your problems, then condemning them when they don’t, it doesn’t work like that.

the eco socialists who are forcing all to go green when it is impossible to afford it.

the federal officials lame excuses for planning to vote against the Supreme Court nominee.

people who want to tell me which of my driving is “unnecessary” or which of our jobs are nonessential.

local party leaders for encouraging cross-party voting.

Happy Birthday to

Kaley Stoner, from your family and Donna.

my friend Lola Hoover, from Donita.