Around Town – April 11

Orchids to …

• Jay Shoaf for Sophia’s oak urn, from Ron and Sara Schaub.

• the young men at Menards who helped me load my mulch and other supplies on Monday.

• Father Clem Davis, who is recovering nicely.

• President Trump and Vice President Pence for doing a great job on making America great again.

• Vice President Pence for treating all Americans equally.

• Debra and Julie Greene for their early Mother’s Day gift, the purse and wallet, from Mom/Grandma Judy.

• Meridian Kiwanis Club for the donation of 100 pairs of eyeglasses to be recycled for Columbus Lions Club missions.

• Will’s Lawn Care for the good service and care for good results.

Onions to …

• me for my inability to find apps, surveys, litmus tests or any other way to differentiate decent Democrats from other Democrats.

• those who slam Christians for supporting Trump.

• local elected office holders who know nothing but tax and spend.

• BCSC for raising school lunch prices.

• Democrats for continually screaming about some trumped-up “constitutional crisis.”

• this president for his childish name-calling of his adversaries.

• those who want to be treated with respect but do not respect those with conservative points of view.

• those flying the impeach-Trump flag.

• Congress for not doing the work of the people to improve health care, reduce the national debt and protect citizens from invasion at our national border.

• the person who thinks a war hero is not a war hero.

Happy Birthday to …

• Kevin Vonderwell, from your family, co-workers, Annette and Donna.

• Kelli Diekhoss, from your family and friends.

• Makenize Gilliam on No. 22, from Aunt Kathy and Uncle Jerry Mellis.

• Paul Bruner, from family.

• James Hambley, from Nan and Pap.

• Kelli Diekoff, from Aunt Elsie.

• Nina Owens, from Jennifer and Jacob.

Happy Anniversary to …

• Mark and Tammy Hege.

ANOTHER beautiful morning