Around Town – March 24

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Orchids to

one local politician who has some principles and is no apologist for Putin.

the editors of the Republic for the editorial highlighting the audacity of county council.

Sandy Retz for always being so helpful, kind, and wonderful!

Dr. Dan and staff at Columbus Animal Hospital for over a decade of professional and compassionate care of our dog and us.

the spot on letter by Dwayne Hines.

the cartoon in the Wednesday editorial page, sad but true.

DeWayne Hines on his letter about Greg Pence. Finally the truth comes out.

DeWayne Hines for his letter on Rep. Greg Pence and how he is representing District 6 well.

the Republic on its editorial on Rep. Greg Pence as he definitely doesn’t represent all of us.

DeWayne Hines’ letter speaking of the total one-sidedness of nearly all reporting concerning politics.

Dr. Barrett for being an excellent gastro doctor and being very caring and kind, from a senior patient.

Paula Mason for doing a good job on my hair at K-9 Kutz, from the little white dog.

DeWayne Hines for his well-written and expressed letter to the editor.

Onions to

part-time politicians holding office out of egotism.

the local elected officials who don’t live in Bartholomew County.

the letter writer misleading voters by breezing past the fact our congressman voted against humanitarian aid for Ukraine.

people on my street and cul-de-sac that use my yard and flowers as their dogs’ toilet.

those who don’t realize a train’s air horn is to warn drivers that a train is coming, it takes over a mile to stop a train.

House Bill 1296 being signed, what a tragedy for law enforcement and a free pass for criminals.

the coach who does not support multi-sport athletes.

thinking if the county has money, spending it all is the responsible thing to do, we should conserve, the future is gloomy.

people not understanding that a permit to carry has nothing to do with a gun purchase.

the writer for being so misled!

federal official thinking a federal law protecting the right of couples from different races to marry should be overturned and decided by each state.

the governor for signing into law the no permit carry against all common sense and even the law enforcement groups.

the radical state representatives putting our police officers lives at risk with their irresponsible gun laws.

the political cartoons in the paper which are mainly one sided.

local legislators passing the constitutional carry law thereby going against the will of police and prosecutors.

Happy Birthday to

Heidi Martin, from your family and Donna.

Lisa Heck, from Mom, Dad, Jenny, Brian, the Gates family, and the Morrow family.

Lisa Heck, from Mom &Dad, Sandy &Junior.

Happy Anniversary to

my wife, Joyce Willis, on No. 54, from Jin Willis.

ANOTHER beautiful morning

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