Around Town – May 29

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May 29

Orchids to

the lady and gentleman who gave me a jump start in the Kroger parking lot on Friday afternoon.

the city workers who were picking up limbs for doing a great job and being so friendly, from the family on Premier Drive.

Eastside pre-K teachers, thank you for the great effort all year and making pre-K a big deal for these super smart kids! from grateful parents and grandparents.

Mary Beth Clauss for an insightful letter.

those preferring universal health care to universal firearm ownership.

the swift and amazing cleanup in Columbus from Saturday’s storm.

all the individuals who realize that many of the children in classrooms in Uvalde were praying, but there was also an individual there with a weapon of war.

Cindy McMillan and Bill Kozar for sensible letters.

Mary Beth Clauss for your spot-on letter—thank you!

Mary Beth Clauss—thank your for your letter.

extending condolences to the families of the students and teachers who were killed at the school in Uvalde, Texas.

God, thank you for being in my soul and loving us all.

the COVID-19 lockdowns which unwittingly solved the school shooting problem.

Happy Birthday to

Taylor Hess, from your family, Missy and Donna.

Beth Hege, from your family and Donna.

Katie Putnam, from your family and Donna.

Nicole Jones, from your family and Donna.

Mark Owen, from Rhonda, Monica, Joslin, and Scott.

Jeff Adams, from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.

Sarah Fulp, on No. 17, from Grampa and Gramma Fulp.

Bev Bryant, from your family.