Around Town — Feb. 11

Orchids to…

our thoughtful and generous Sandy Hook neighbor, Brandon Andress, for plowing driveways. He’s the best!

the Bartholomew County Health Department for the easy COVID testing, quick and easy sign up and registration process!

the person who paid to have my driveway and sidewalk cleared, so thoughtful of you, from Melanie Lane.

the snow angel who shoveled Mom’s drive Tuesday, and to the neighbor who rescued me on Saturday night, from Jennifer.

Steve Newton for cleaning the sidewalks.

Veronica for shoveling the snow from my sidewalk Tuesday, from Ken.

whomever shoveled off our driveway and sidewalks, it was very much appreciated, from Don & Kristy Huckaby.

people who have the guts to admit they were wrong about politicians.

our good neighbor Tom for voluntarily clearing our driveway and walkway and others with his snowblower.

a passing motorist, an updated version of the Good Samaritan and stranger to us, who stopped his car and helped us dig out our car from the snow bank.

the kind person(s) for clearing the snow from the crossing guard’s post at U.S. 31 and Westenedge Drive.

the couple that provided pizza to the health department during the evening vaccine clinics, we greatly appreciated your kindness.

Chloe Rommeck for the beautiful handmade Valentine cards, from Four Seasons Retirement Center.

our very nice neighbor for clearing snow from our driveway and sidewalks on Tuesday on Conestoga Trail, it was appreciated very much.

the six Republican Senators who voted to hold the former leader responsible for the death and destruction at the Capitol.

President Joe Biden who in his first two weeks of office quickly hustled to get vaccines ordered and distributed to states.

the nice man with the snowblower who cleaned my driveway on Flintwood Drive.

whoever cleaned off the sidewalk at Hiker Trace and Waycross Drive.

my neighbor, Kevin Blair, for shoveling my walk and my porch and my son-in-law, Tim Kreinhagen, for stopping by to help and cleaning off my car.

Connie Schaefer for delivering The Republic to the front porch in bad weather, from a satisfied customer.

Scott Wall for blowing the snow off the driveway on Grippa Avenue and in the Everroad Park East. Much appreciated!

David and Vicky Cooper for cleaning my drive.

Congressman Greg Pence for always being in the district and the office being very helpful to me and my neighbors.

Daniel and Dilyan for cleaning my driveway and walkway, from Olivia.

being such a good neighbor and cleaning off our snow for Talara Lykins.

David Cooper for clearing my driveway, appreciate it.

Aaron Miller’s column and his perceptive comments.

Bob, Martha, and Tre for all your help in shoveling and snow blowing, from Frank and Sandee.

Onions to…

snow plow drivers leaving large chunks of snow at the end of your driveway and covering a large part of an already cleared drive.

the federal elected officials betraying their oath to defend the Constitution and arguing an outgoing president is above it.

four years of hate toward the previous administration.

those elected representatives inside the Capitol when it was attacked, now supporting the instigator in silent fear, instead of doing the right thing.

people who are sorry for participating in treasonous activities that are only really sorry they got caught.

people raising children with no work ethic.

emergency services thinking there is a need to have sirens blaring at 5:30 a.m. on a deserted road.

members of the political party who are going around the country to try and stir up more violence.

people complaining about jail conditions when it is their choice to be there.

the paper carrier who tossed my late newspaper 6 feet off of the porch into the snow after I had cleaned the porch and sidewalk.

those who believe global warming.

no parking enforcement downtown.

Happy Birthday to…

Flo Ann Boyd, from your neighbor, Carole.

Danielle Walker, from your family and co-workers.

Griffin Martin, from your family and Donna.

Betty Good, from your family and Donna.

Lance Kitterman, from your family and Donna.

Stephanie Goodall, from your family.

Jesse Wade, from your W.R.A.P. sisters.

Happy Belated Birthday to…

Bob Deppe, love Teresa, Ryan, Kim, Mackenzie, Hannah, Eric, Tara, Christopher and Catherine.

Happy Anniversary to…

Art and Irma Ramsey, from Margie.

ANOTHER beautiful morning