Around Town – April 28

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April 28

Orchids to

Alex at Franciscan Health, ONC/HEM specialists in Columbus for his compassion and professionalism plus his cheery attitude.

all the people that offered help when we ran out of gas in the parking lot.

David at the Columbus Post Office for expertly guiding me through a complicated mailing this week, he is knowledgeable, patient, and friendly – a true asset to our community!

the law finally catching up to the former criminal in charge.

the person who paid for my breakfast in the drive thru at Hardee’s on Thursday, you made my day turn out great with your kindness.

those who know that Mike Pence got booed at the NRA convention.

Shirley in the Kohl’s jewelry department for being very helpful to my husband and I in choosing an item to give to a special friend.

Onions to

school corporation that gives high schoolers days off for senior projects but not elementary schools for parent conferences.

the director who doesn’t care about every sport, telling those students they aren’t valued for their effort.

the state political party controlling government and real estate taxes, which continue their annual increases while they claim to be opposed to taxes.

the hospital for promising to release me first thing Tuesday morning and then trying to hold me until at least 5 p.m.

the hospital for refusing to show me my colonoscopy test results when they were available on the internet but I didn’t have my computer in the hospital.

the cars using the library parking lot to get to middle school, it is not a public road.

state legislators for giving top elected officials such incredible pay raises, they should get a pay cut instead!

not coming up with any solutions for the homeless problem, making it worse.

whoever trimmed the trees along 10th Street, they look terrible.

politicians who have received the questions in advance before they conduct press conferences.

Happy Birthday to

Bob Baker, from friends at Bethel Baptist Church.

Nicholas Wheeler, from your family and Donna.

Allen Lucas, from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.

Happy Anniversary to

Jeff and Dianne Brodt, from your family and Donna.