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Aug. 25
Orchids to
The Republic for its opinion about those who seek to ban books, which may be among the finest editorials ever written.
Mother Bear’s coming to Columbus!
St. Peter’s sixth graders Cate, Gracie, Luke, Michael and Mr. Daniel for being good neighbors with the brownies and beautiful prayer, from Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center.
Mrs. Pollert at St. Bartholomew School for being so considerate and making Lucy’s day on Wednesday.
John Krull for his column on Thursday.
Discount Tire for getting to my car within minutes and for exceptional service beyond any that I have experienced in my 61 years.
Onions to
making the public living room nothing more than a break room.
the person who doesn’t know 40% of all students in the school system are on free or reduced lunches.
local arts event embracing caricatured portrayal of Indian culture, reducing rich heritage to the glitz of Bollywood dance by groups untrained or not local to Columbus.
girls athletic team that chose to leave the start line long after the starting gun and to pose for photos throughout race.
politician weaponizing his office and donors to strip a doctor’s name from list to receive a much deserved award and going after the doctor to begin with.
those who believe reproductive rights include the right to kill a baby in the womb.
those who continue to support a rapist, traitor, domestic terrorist leader, and one who has stated that he doesn’t like America, for president.
persons responsible for the poor quality of grass planted along the new Rocky Ford pathway.
county highway for letting the country road get overgrown with big, tall weeds like they’ve never been mowed.
the candidate calling former president Barack Obama an “amateur” when he was president of the Harvard Law Review, an attorney and law professor, and then a senator for seven years.
Happy Birthday to
Natalie O’Connor, from your family and Donna.
Tracy Fear, from your family, Sue and Donna.
Gary Manowitz, from your family and Donna.
Bill Carson, from your family, George and Donna.
