Around Town – Aug. 29

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Aug. 29

Orchids to

Emily at Zaharako’s and the young man clearing tables for their hard, busy work on Saturday.

Michelle at Michelle’s Renaissance Salon for putting the beautiful colors in my hair.

Jonesville Christian Church for a good, delicious potluck on Sunday.

John Krull for his column.

Crystal for the delivery of the paper, from a satisfied customer.

Onions to

the bus system for no compassion to their rider.

those not realizing the Taylor Road roundabouts are functionally too small.

not knowing how well the waterfront structures will withstand flood conditions and cost of clean up and/or repairs.

anyone who fails to ask for a speedy trial when they say they have done nothing wrong.

local politician who poisoned the soil and water of Garden City and elsewhere with petroleum products, then left it to the Indiana taxpayers to attempt to clean up the mess.

the representatives who voted against the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, which became law.

promoting Bidenomics is the sole reason for higher gas and food prices, the supply chain issue with business price gouging for profit is a major factor.

state officials who say they are concerned about their constituents paying higher gas prices, but continue raising the gas tax.

the male customer that knowingly cut in line at the self-serve check-out area.

the dad who lied about working all weekend in order to get out of visitation so he could go ride his motorcycle.

the cable company that notified our neighborhood that our service would be disrupted for one day, instead we are on day six and counting.

the school for not accepting cash to enter the football game.

the place on the east side of Columbus selling cold, $8 fish stick sandwiches.

not realizing that higher-income people will get the biggest break from eliminating the Indiana state income tax.

Happy Birthday to

Rhonda Wilder, from your family and friends.

Brenda Pitts, from your family and Donna.

Louis Steeb, from your family and Donna.

Donna Smith, from Chris Mitchell.

Donna Smith, from Terry, Carol and Pat.

Donna Smith, from Marty, Brenda and family.

Skyler Morrow, from Jessica, Mason, Ryder, Jenny, Stephanie, David, Bobbi, Kaydence, Steven and Easton.

Paul Carr.

Dylan Greathouse on No. 29, love from all of your family and friends!

Donna Smith, from your family, Bonnie, Pat B., Deborah, Linda, Carol, Carolyn, Robin, Debbie, Pat W, Rachel, Rita and Vickie.

Jeff Bailey on No. 62, love from your wife Debi.

Donna Smith, from David and Lynnette.

Donna Smith, from Rachel Wade.

Happy Anniversary to

Gordon and Alice Skinner, from your family and Donna.