The Republic from Columbus, Indiana • Page 2

Thought for the Day is success in Albert Einstein Orchids hardworking crew from the city garage for picking up all the limbs from the storm. Byrd for his lovely annual column about his wife, Linda. We enjoy reading it every year and applaud you for keeping her spirit alive for your children, grandchildren and our community, from an appreciative reader. Lewis for your most excellent letter published July 29, especially your thought-provoking last line, from Dot Yeaton. server, Chandler, and the manager of Amazing for helping me find a dinner selection accommodating my food allergy well done, from Karen.

Bride for a fabulous time ladies, love you and see you in December. Anderson for coordinating and the Columbus Kennel Club for their generosity each year, loaning equipment to the Hoosier Hounds 4-H dog obedience show. for letting us have birthday party at your house, from Cameron, Rick and Liz. man that helped me at after I passed out by the front door, from the pregnant lady. lady on Hughes Street who delivered my package to us that was mistakenly left at her house by the post office thank you for your honesty, from Brandy and Austin Perry.

ladies of First United Methodist Church of North Vernon for making the beautiful scarves for cancer patients they make my illness a littler easier to handle. rehab staff on 7 Tower at CRH for the outstanding care, from Jim Bense and family. Dietz for power washing my driveway and sidewalk, from Carol. very kind and thoughtful person who found my wristwatch and turned it in, from Lavina Griffin. United Methodist Church for the awesome picnic at Donner Park on Sunday.

Wint on his letter to the editor, from Don Strietelmeier. article on the overaccumulation of power, from Don Strietelmeier. Pat, Mike and Angie Howe for all your planning and prep for the awesome Cummins Bunch picnic Saturday, from Fuzz and Phyllis. Rev. Orville Turner and his wife Marjorie for all the wonderful prayers they have offered up for me during gallbladder surgery, from Pamela.

Rev. Patrick Galligar and Steve of St. Lutheran Church for their prayers and encouragement and Bible reading during the last few months, from Pamela. at Kroger for going above and beyond in customer service, from a lady about the lemonade. Yezerets for helping handing out the Tipton Lakes directory in Oakbrook, from the at Kroger for offering to help a disabled man as you guys are the greatest.

Lewis for letter to the editor. William Stache, Pastor John Armstrong and Gene Wint for their letters to the editor, from someone who agrees. Onions city for having County Road 50N in front of Clifty Creek Elementary paved on the first day of school. Christians. business that has nothing for poor people nor has anything for women yet has the audacity to claim it serves everyone.

and residents of the city of Columbus who are raising and housing chickens on their residential property within our city limits, as it is against the Columbus city ordinance. that have serve stickers in their window when they serve everyone. and selfish parents who brought a crying infant to a movie, ruining it for everyone else. for not correcting the deplorable condition of some parts of Carr Hill Road. writers who are trying to fabricate a legacy for someone.

couple for not taking down the Fourth of July flag from their front porch, making our neighborhood look bad. who understand that there are some who believe the Bible to be a work of fiction. town who lets residents drive their golf carts through town. who come to a school open house wearing flip-flops and pajamas while drinking a large soda. postal carrier who stopped my mail when I was not moving for several weeks.

who run ads for help wanted but never follow up after receiving all the is responsible for the roughest roads in Columbus in years. organization that makes everybody keep their yards mowed except one person. auxiliary post office that put an unskilled trainee on the counter on a very busy Saturday. who allow their irrigation systems to spray cars and motorcycles on public roadways. person who hit the dog on State Road 9 and stop to see if he was alive.

responsible for all the streets in this town that are in worse condition than ever before. of trailer courts who expect everyone to keep their yards perfect but leave the vacant lots looking terrible. who allow homeless people to sleep in their cars in neighborhoods, making the residents very uncomfortable. of trailer parks who charge lot rent but give nothing in return. son who go to his own funeral.

who believe something is right just because the court says so. Happy Birthday Teltoe. Ward, from your family and Donna. Pence, from your family and Donna. Leigh Hege, from grandma Hege and friends at the Moravian Church.

Blackburn. Robertson. Johnson. Covert. Crowder.

Harbaugh on No, 27, from Mom. Belated Wishes Hewitt, from Jerry and Bev Hewitt. Heilman, from friends at the Moravian Church. Herndon, from friends at the Moravian Church. Paetzel, from friends at the Moravian Church.

Newton. Hartwell. Kempel. Sweet. Hartwell.

Happy Anniversary and Jean Ann Washler, from Richard and Carole. and Polly Trotter, from friends at the Moravian Church. The Republic, Columbus, Tuesday, August 4, 2015 A2 LOOKING BACK Around Columbus August 4 News around Columbus and the surrounding area as reported on or about this date in the pages of The Evening Republican and The Republic 10, 25 and 50 years ago. 2005 An ordinance that banned smoking in all public places except bars and private clubs was voted into law by Columbus City Council. 1990 A crowd of about 450 people had a hand- good time at the final performance of Country Music Week at The Commons.

Total attendance for three days of free concerts was 1,225. 1965 Ten construction firms submitted bids for the extension of sewer lines into Forest Park and Rost additions, including a 21-inch major trunk line to serve future development northwest of the city. LaBrec Contracting of Edinburgh was the apparent low bidder at $100,897. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Events listed for Tuesday, Aug. 4 Bartholomew County Super Summer Sale 8:30 a.m.

to 9 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth Columbus. All books in the book sale are half price through August. Information: Columbus Board of Works 10 a.m., City Hall, 123 Washington Columbus. Irwin Gardens Public Hours 2 to 6 p.m., The Inn at Irwin Gardens, 608 Fifth Columbus. Edwardian- era grounds are modeled after ruins excavated at Pompeii and feature a formal herb garden, shade and sunken gardens, five water features and a bronze elephant from the 1904 St.

Louis Fair. Information: 812-376-3663. Caregiver Support Group 4:30 to 6 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth Columbus. Emotional support, practical assistance in coping with the issues you face and the latest information on research. Meetings are confidential.

Sponsored by the Association of Greater Indiana. Information: Columbus City Council 6 p.m., Columbus City Hall, 123 Washington Columbus. Toastmasters International Weekly Meeting 6 to 7:15 p.m., United Way Building, Board Room, 1531 13th Columbus. Smart Money Moves for Young Professionals 6:30 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth Columbus. Certified Financial Planner Jalene Hahn will discuss how professionals in their 20s and 30s can begin to build a firm financial foundation and avoid common pitfalls to become a financially resilient adult.

Information: La Leche League of Columbus Evening Meeting 6:30 p.m., North Star Montessori School, 2320 Midway Columbus. Topic: Information and support, lending library, 24-hour-a-day phone help. Expectant mothers, mothers and children welcome at all meetings. Information: Melissa, 812-350-3164; Jessie, 812-392-4248; Natasha, 812374-2746; Monica, 812-546-5811; Meghan, 763-498-2831; and Annette, 812-350-3893. Celebrate Recovery 6:30 p.m., Community Church of Columbus, 3850 N.

Marr Road, Columbus. Support group for adults battling addictions or harmful habits. Child care provided. Information: 812-348-6257. Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Board 7 p.m., Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Corp.

Central Office, 9423 State Road 9N, Hope. To submit items for Community Calendar, email may be sent to fax 379-5711 or mail to The Republic, Attn: Community Calendar, 333 Second Columbus, IN 47201. They also may be submitted through The website at therepublic.com. Click the link above the calendar on the right of the home page. Directions are provided.

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