Around Town – Oct. 19

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Oct. 19

Orchids to

Jared at Columbus Optical for his kindness and his compassion.

politicians who have a platform rather than just fear and hate-mongering rhetoric.

Bartholomew County Public Library staff for an informative tour of interesting family grave markers at City Cemetery on a beautiful but chilly fall afternoon, from a local history buff.

Byron York on his opinion.

CRH Cancer Center staff for celebrating survivorship with patients! The gift bag and T-shirt was awesome! from a thriver.

Jason Hatton and the professional staff at the public library who use their professional expertise to choose books for the library’s collection.

Todd from Axsom Plumbing and all his family for all their great help on Saturday, from Sharon.

CMR Electric for an outstanding job installing my dining room light on Monday.

realizing that the high inflation rate is worldwide therefore not controlled by the U.S. president.

Onions to

the political party turning on virtually every noble principle it once claimed to stand for and has become a freak show, all about the pursuit of yet more power.

the political party that is anti-democratic, anti-truth, conspiracy-minded and in a diseased state.

the restaurant that is the worst part of town!

the county elected officials for making inappropriate personal comments during Monday’s discussion on the potential solar ordinance.

the county elected officials who do not care enough to make animal welfare a priority within Bartholomew County.

the same viewpoints from the same tired voices every week.

the solar company rep advising county elects how vital ‘optimized’ setbacks are to a property rights ordinance.

those who think the library staff should be babysitters for their children rather than help them choose books they deem appropriate.

requiring a referral from one doctor to see another doctor.

the local politicians who support the 200-foot solar set back.

whoever spilled white paint at the gas station and left it for others to drive and step in.

Happy Birthday to

Linda Ruble, from friends at Bethel Baptist Church.

Benjamin Texira, from your family and Donna.

Tracy Beatty, from Pat and Mike.

Bob Tempest, from your family and friends.

Steven Garrison, from Michael Henderson.