Around Town – Feb. 19

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

Greg Willmore for his factual rebuttal of Republican beliefs which don’t match reality.

all the people that completed training aimed to end child abuse.

the thoughtful and compelling letters from Greg Willmore, Mary Kohen and Larry Shade.

Buzz Morrow for returning Washington Park neighbors’ totes to their homes after garbage pickup. You are greatly appreciated!

our BCSC board and leadership team for your leadership during the pandemic and for lifting the mask mandate.

James Dean Alspach, and Zach Smith for running in the Republican primary for U.S. House District 6.

Greg Willmore for his exceptional letter.

Greg Willmore for his letter emphasizing actions rather than simply words.

Greg Willmore on such an intelligent and spot-on letter to the editor, from a grateful classmate.

Greg Willmore, Larry Shade, and especially Mary Kohen for their letters.

the carrier on Dale Court who put my paper on the front porch, I really appreciate it.

Onions to

local elected officials who want to pour millions and millions of our tax dollars into a bottomless pit called Nexus.

the school system that was never willing to enforce a mask mandate that wasn’t required by the state.

the teacher who told her class that school can be fun again starting on Tuesday.

saying that something is for safety when it has nothing to do with safety.

the school system rewarding us for our diligence by forcing us into a super spreader.

the school corporation and leaders not taking the safety of children into any consideration.

a city faced with a property sale proving it can’t take care of what it has, yet wants more and more.

the former federal official for all of his legal and ethical misdeeds.

the new state voting laws, which in their first use, have rejected thousands of votes from legally registered voters.

the parents dropping their kids off in the street just outside the school drop-off area.

people who fly vulgar political flags in front of their home.

all those representing a bill blocking obscene material in our schools as simple book banning.

not realizing history has no color, our children should learn the good and the bad.

the flood of world peoples illegally entering our southern boarder daily with crime, drugs and disease.

Happy Birthday to

Dennis and Trish Park, from your family and Donna.

Theresa Harden, from your work family and your bingo sisters.

Bradlee and Albert (Luke) Reinbold on No. 26, love Mom, Dad and Mas.

Happy Belated Birthday to

Diane Bringman, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.

Victoria Ransom, from Joseph Hart Chaper DAR.