Around Town – Jan. 29

Editor’s Note: Submissions to Around Town are opinions submitted anonymously by readers, not factual representations, and do not reflect the viewpoints of The Republic or its staff.

Orchids to

Casey at Advanced Business Computing for his caring, kindness, knowledge, and patience with my computer issues, from the Davis’.

educators fighting the intrusions of legislators who are against the truth being taught about U.S. history.

School Resource Officer Julie Quesenbery for presenting a terrific program to Columbus Sunrise Rotary members.

Trina Hammack, our Presidential Parks North newspaper carrier, for caring about her senior customers and going far beyond the job requirements.

all the housekeepers at the hospital for their fine work keeping us safe.

the gentleman who bought the lady’s lunch in Hope on Thursday.

the GDP growing at a 6.9% pace to close out 2021, and this is the best economy of all time.

the Build Back Better Act now before Congress to pass which will reduce the rising costs facing ordinary Americans.

Tracy Sousa for her excellent column.

Dr. Cooper and staff for helping our little dog Lyland, from Sharon and Bill Phillips.

Onions to

making jail more comfortable than struggling to put food on the table.

countless hours discussing a logo instead of concentrating efforts on the safety and well-being of employees and students.

believing the new design has a deeper meaning than generating money for its organization.

any government that wants to ban books.

nasty, baseless vendettas against citizens by former elected officials.

the administration worrying about securing Ukraine’s border but not our own.

the developers for not using local graphic artists to design the new logo.

using the term “assault rifle” to scare citizens into thinking only a small piece of paper grants a constitutional right to bear arms.

the unlikely congressman and candidate who rode into office on his brother’s coat tails.

taking credit for the work of others.

supporting jail inmates receiving computers and internet access while they milk the local taxpayer with their misdeeds.

the woman with heavy perfume, so much that I could not breathe.

the political party against those who have delivered this booming economy.

initiating legislation to make it harder for the elderly and disabled to vote by absentee ballot.

a company spewing out some of the nastiest smelling engines for 100 years now pandering to save the planet.

renaming the mall to NexusPark rather than Money Pit Park.

Happy Birthday to

Mattie Lockhart, from your family and co-workers.

Reggie Travis, from your family and Donna.

John Chege, from your family and co-workers.

Terry Sweet, from your family, Rachel and Donna.

Brian Moorman, from your family and Donna.

Alma McQueen, from Bev.

Alma McQueen, happy birthday Mom, love Pat and Lori!

Justin Gifford, our favorite eldest nephew, love Kim and Pamela.