Around Town – Aug. 30

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Aug. 30

Orchids to

the nice young lady at the McDonald’s window who says, “Have a lovely day, ma’am” instead of saying, “No problem, honey.”

Steve’s Locksmith for coming on a Sunday to get us into our house after locking ourselves out before church, from Karen Sluder.

Mike and Sue Gallent for the use of the cell phone after we locked ourselves out of our house on Sunday, from Karen Sluder.

Mark Teike for his 30 years of service to St. Peter’s, and the Columbus community, from Adam Frankhauser.

the student loan forgiveness plan, we’d rather support education than PPP loans or tax abatements to corporations.

John Krull for another excellent column.

Bud Herron, from two people who regularly read the whole weather forecast page down to the phases of the moon.

Doug at Homestead Park for all your hard work all these years, get well soon! from residents.

Andy East for continuing to bring true journalism to Columbus!

John Krull for his column.

our constitutional republic where no one is above the law.

Dede, Margaret, Jo, and Jerry for my birthday party, thank you for all the gifts and cards, from Jean.

Onions to

the representative complaining about student debt forgiveness when he took advantage of $79,000 PPP loan forgiveness.

not understanding the difference between a PPP loan, which was not optional because businesses were forced to close, and optional student loans.

the county elected officials who have not worked hard to get things done for employees and county residents.

the representative complaining about student loan forgiveness when he and his family stuck county residents with paying for a clean-up by filing for bankruptcy.

the political party who used to claim to be for small government and now are an all powerful, nosy, busybody state, wanting to control women’s bodies.

the elected official for his lack of trust in our American justice system and suggesting riots in the streets depending on the results of that system.

commercials selling something saying their contact number three times and those offering free help saying their contact number one time.

the gas station that is always closed.

the mowing crew for not being able to see who’s coming off the exit.

the local professional who is hard to get along with, not a team player and bullies the staff.

Happy Birthday to

George Blanchard, from your family and Donna.

Yvonne Franz, from your family and Donna.

Joan Chelton, from your family and Donna.

Happy Anniversary to

Krystalia and Chris Stockey, from your family and Donna.