Around Town – June 2

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June 2

Orchids to

going back to the Reagan era of assault weapon bans.

the nice young lady with the black lab who loaded the bags of soil on my cart.

the well-written letter to the editor regarding the unwillingness of the Pickle Ball Club members to share the public courts with nonmembers.

Joe Biden for averting a disaster showing that he continues to be up to the job of negotiating with his political opposition for the good of the country.

the girls’ softball players, treated with unequal play time, for standing tall even after the disrespect the coach gave them.

the PromptMed in Columbus staff for the excellent care, from the hand lady.

Walmart for no apps and no cards and no digital coupons and the best prices in town.

Onions to

Republican legislators who spent like a child with $100 in a candy shop, and the bills are due, pay them.

legislators who allow themselves to be bought and paid for by gun manufacturers and sellers and voters who continue to allow it to happen.

those shouting about their Second Amendment rights, ignoring our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness which their gun sales take away through gun violence.

our representative who seems to have no opinions until he sees which way the wind is blowing.

our school corporation on wasting money to hire more administrators to focus on data rather than focusing on our children.

slumlords.

operating while intoxicated, leaving the scene and controversial postings by someone who should hold himself to a higher standard, but instead shows his true colors.

pickleball whiner who doesn’t remember when the high school tennis teams had certain times for courts and you were asked to leave during those times.

the Pickle Ball Club members who believe they own the rights to play on the public courts at Donner Park.

the member of the state legislature who pretends to be qualified to enact laws when in reality he cannot follow the laws that are in place.

the state representative’s disgusting and illegal conduct, a true poster child for his party.

state legislators voting down the 13th check for retired teachers when we have a surplus in the Treasury.

the school that charged for people to see the girls’ softball players play when the coach wouldn’t play even half of them.

Happy Birthday to

Nancy Wilhoit, from your family and Donna.

Elaine Pavone, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.

Callie Amelia Swegman, love from all of your family.

Happy Anniversary to

Ralph and Gloria Martin on No. 72, from Warren and Sandy, the Mahoneys, the Millers, the Walkers, and the Clays family.