Around Town – Aug. 20

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.

Aug. 20

Orchids to

John Armstrong for his letter to the editor.

Scott Keen for his letter.

voters joining together to remove from office representatives who continue to play the “big lie” card.

Scott Keen for a spot-on letter!

John Armstrong for his excellent thought-provoking letter.

county deputies for checking on a dog in a bad situation.

newspaper carrier in 3100 block of 14th Street for a great job in helping an old lady.

John Armstrong for his very well-written letter to the editor.

Scott Keen for his letter.

the FBI for rescuing 200 people from a human trafficking ring including children.

Wade Hooten for helping me out on Thursday when my house was washed, greatly appreciated, from Granny.

T & M Tree Service for such a great job on Thursday.

First Lutheran Church and Sans Souci for donating 1,679 items to their “Undies for Everyone” program.

those who wish to make donations for retirement directly to a charitable organization bypassing church.

Onions to

any posting or promotion of a quote that ultimately led to the suppression, exclusion, and genocide of people, it cannot be tolerated or applauded no matter its intent.

thinking abortions are only done as a method of birth control.

thinking the current federal elected official is capable of running the government.

the previous federal elected official, the most incompetent president ever, who now is the subject of multiple investigations.

people who believe that they are above the law, like the former federal leader and the local court official.

not realizing that horns on trains are used to warn car drivers that they are coming.

those not realizing five stop signs use a lot less taxpayer money than two poorly-placed roundabouts.

those banging the drum about the leader.

federal officials for not even working on the catastrophe at the southern border.

the political party that wants to defund the FBI and attempt a fascist takeover of the U.S. government.

the political party that wants to force a child who was raped to have the rapist’s baby.

the political party that allows crazed 18-year-olds to have military style weapons to slaughter as many humans as they want.

Happy Birthday to

Rev. Mark Teike, from all his Bartholomew County friends.

Andie Simpson, from your family and Donna.

Carol Jenkins, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.

Norah Jane Dixon on No. 3, from Grandma Weddle.

Tim Weddle, from the Weddle family.

Joe Turner, from your family.

Happy Anniversary to

Joe Cull on 12 years with BCSC, from Toni Frazita