Around Town – April 25

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April 25

Orchids to

The Republic for printing Brian Howey’s column in Wednesday’s newspaper, everyone who is concerned about shootings and killings in America should read it.

Columbus Parks and Recreation reviewing ways to ensure the best way to have safety, comfort and a welcoming city at the Commons.

the Earth Day participants for making Earth Day 2023 a great day! from Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District.

Toyota Material Handling for sponsoring our 2023 Earth Day Event and providing volunteers! from Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District.

the kind gentleman at Rural King on Saturday who help me load the sunflower seed into my cart and into my car and to his kind and lovely wife. I am grateful to both of you for your help.

Holly Arnold for being a wonderful, caring mail lady!

Onions to

the guest columnist who thinks he is able to read the minds of the attendees at the NRA convention.

residential property taxes rising 125% in two years and the state assembly does not have time to address this problem this year.

believing climate change is the crisis of our lifetime when it’s actually the current administration.

those who don’t realize that public park rules are to ensure that the public can use public parks safely.

the gun idolatry in this nation and the constant, blatant rash of righteous, angry, anxious and fearful shootings of citizens.

no dedicated greeter or security officer for the Commons particularly on weekends when the playground and the facility are full.

the dark van in the drive-thru Monday morning for having more than four orders to process and to the drive-thru for allowing so many orders from one vehicle.

the farmers who claim they want to be a part of the solution to clean air but drive around with gas guzzling trucks and no solar panels on their house.

the brothers who bought the oil change store and refuse to honor punch cards used by long-time customers.

the city officer backed in by a new housing addition on a county road, he is out of his jurisdiction.

any organization giving a few pencils to each classroom as a way to get their flag into each classroom.

throwing our tax dollars into the river, leave the dam alone.

Happy Birthday to

Brenda Olmstead, from friends at Bethel Baptist Church.

Brooke Ahrens, from your family and Donna.

Fred Dickmann, from your family and Donna.

Sally Scrogham, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.

Diane Fields, from your friends Linda and Suzy.