Around Town – July 1

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July 1

Orchids to

Bartholomew County 4-H Fair for having a superb fair this year.

Bartholomew County Democratic Women for the wonderful kids booth at the fair, providing free face painting, rock art and more.

a great article commemorating the anniversary of the flood, and how God was faithful.

the Supreme Court for confirming equal and unbiased treatment for all races.

U.S. 31 South drivers who stopped to clear the limb off the highway after the storm.

the public works truck driver who beeps his horn at the Sandy Hook Day care kids each week. It makes their day!

the Supreme Court for not allowing the leader to bypass Congress to give away more freebies at the expense of taxpayers.

Mark and Jessie’s Firework Shack.

the Supreme Court for unanimously supporting the free exercise of religion.

Onions to

the city truck that did not stop at West Ridge and Cessna Drive on Thursday.

the car that did not stop at U.S. 31 and Middle Road.

the league which punishes players who gamble on sports but promotes and supports gambling on sports.

the big box grocery store for making the checkout experience a dystopian nightmare with a poorly done technology rollout.

the justices who protect power and privilege for some at the expense of others.

a high court that states our constitution forbids any form of racial distinction yet makes a ruling that marks a group of people as second-class citizens not deserving of services.

people who think religion is even a real subject to teach.

the parents allowing their young boy to drive a golf cart on the city streets.

Happy Birthday to

Carrie Banister, from your family and Donna.

Nancy Stafford, from your family and Donna.

Marilnn Rondot, from your family and Donna.

Shaina Hardin, from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.

Happy Anniversary to

Sara on No. 45, love your husband Ron.