Around Town – Aug. 30

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Aug. 30

Orchids to

refiling criminal charges against a politician despite two activist courts doing their best to give a “do whatever you want” decision.

people taking their dogs on short walks, and then keeping their dogs inside during this heat.

all who know the former leader who supports the military and was invited to pay respects at Arlington rather than the current leaders who complain and don’t show up or call.

John Krull’s column.

Larry Shade’s letter.

Sheila, at the information desk at Columbus Regional Hospital, for helping an elderly gentleman who had forgotten where he parked his car.

Onions to

bullying and abusing Arlington National Cemetery officials for a photo op.

the highest court in the US, for continuing to do the bidding of/for the previously elected federal official.

school systems that want to build brand new buildings and spend millions but do not want to repair existing schools and keep them up such as bathrooms and kitchens.

the nonprofit committee that has hired out-of-towners to come in and run their organization and changing everything that has been done in the past concerning a concert to suit them.

the news network that is touting an interview which is being taped so the American people may not know what was actually said.

the nonprofit organization that has their employees work 10 hours without a break or a lunch.

the 6th District representative candidate who thinks border crossings that are 1,000 miles away from Indiana should be a priority issue.

the crass and disgustingly rude and totally uncalled-for comment by a candidate for vice president that should be the type of comment that is off limits and crossing the line for any political party.

the store that permits their cashiers to dress inappropriately.

those who forget that it was the former elected official who ordered the withdrawal from Afghanistan shortly before he left office.

Happy Birthday to

Jeff Bailey on No. 63, from wife Debra and son Justin.

Happy Belated Birthday to

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