Around Town – Dec. 21

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Dec. 21

Orchids to

the Jan. 6 committee for its work investigating the unlawful attempt by the former dude to corrupt the 2020 election.

the spirit of Christmas shown by the display of Christmas lights at homes, may they reflect the same Christmas spirit of everyone within.

Columbus Christian School for the thoughtful gift in the car rider line. We appreciate everything you do for our children, from a parent.

Smith Sonics PTO for the individual gifts for each student. We appreciate everything you do for our school, from a parent.

Southern Indiana Surgery for the gift cards for our classrooms, from Hope Elementary teachers.

Mrs. Kreuztjans for going above and beyond and making all her kindergarten students feel loved and special this holiday season, from the Aciukewicz family.

the Forrest Park luminaries.

the Mennonite carolers that sang to us on Sunday, from Linda and John Knue.

Constitutional expert Alan Dershowitz for pointing out the unconstitutional actions of the Jan. 6 committee.

Onions to

the local high school band gouging the public by charging admission to a concert that has been free for the many years I have lived here.

the former vice president who claims to be a man of faith, but cannot tell the truth about his former boss.

the cable company that’s once again raising rates.

our government sending weapons and money to Ukraine, prolonging the unimaginable suffering of millions of people.

the radio DJ that sings that last part of songs.

office staff for bringing in a dog after my child was bitten and is scared of animals.

the fuel center that would not allow fuel points to be redeemed Tuesday.

city leaders for allowing diagonal parking on Maple Street between 27th and 25th creating a single lane for passable traffic due to oversized trucks parking on Maple.

the county elected official who is running for a city position while wearing his county uniform that I’m helping to pay for.

the rude and unprofessional staff at the local library.

Happy Birthday to

Dave Shaw, from your family, Jan and Donna.

Wendy Joslin, from family and friends.

Mike Shaffer on No. 50, from Mom and Dad.