Around Town – June 30

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June 30

Orchids to

the veterans who helped to rescue a person from an accident in front of the VFW and safely directed traffic around while awaiting the EMTs.

Ray’s Automotive for the quick response to repair our car’s battery issues.

those who know that science long ago proved that Darwin was right.

Love Chapel 4-H Food Booth volunteers for continuing the tradition of the St Peter’s Food Booth.

Columbus Department of Public Works for quick and easy pick up of a pile of limbs.

the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action.

John Krull for a very thoughtful column about life and death.

the city’s engineer department for their quick response in identifying issues with the street and sidewalk resulting from the fiber installation.

President Joe Biden and the Democrat Congress for the American Rescue Plan that is upgrading rural and urban broadband locally and nationwide.

Onions to

the young lady giving me relationship advice on social media that’s been in 10 serious relationships since 2016.

people who think enabling and abetting bad behavior is a sign of love.

gas station workers who use Bluetooth telephone devices and talking on the phone while dealing with customers, very unprofessional.

federal elected official’s false claim on the number of new jobs he created.

the white delivery van that did not stop at State, Third and Hawcreek Boulevard on Wednesday.

all the disrespectful law breaking drivers in Columbus.

Happy Birthday to

Keith Bode, from your family and Donna.

Lily Turner, from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.