Around Town – Sept. 2

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.

Sept. 2

Orchids to

Dawson White, we are all proud of you starting your journey in the Army, from Grandma and Pa White, Moppy, Dad, Jess, Nakia, Laya, Emmitt, Isabel, and Haley.

some of the county council for wanting to look out for taxpayers.

the Dave O’Mara crew who helped me with my motorcycle on the Greensburg I-74 ramp.

Flock cameras for helping get the crooks off the street.

my folks who cared enough to make sure we had all of our childhood shots, as polio makes a comeback.

the nice young lady at Walgreens for helping me with getting my pictures straight, from Mr. Phelps.

the gentleman who picks up my paper off the driveway and puts it on my front porch every day.

Andy Rager Plumbing for the great job and always showing up when called, from the Dinn’s.

Petersville church members for their help and Jim Lush for all his cases, all appreciated, from the Feisbeck family.

those who know we need rational, honest, and caring voices speaking for us in Washington, D.C.

Planned Parenthood for filing suit on behalf of reasonable people of Indiana.

Onions to

thinking employers need to worry about your wellbeing, all they have to do is sign your check and it’s up to you to live within your means.

the former federal elected official who says “it’s political,” that’s true because anyone else would’ve been treated much more harshly.

forgiving PPP and student loans, as the cost will be added to the deficit, negating the predicted savings of the Inflation Reduction Act.

the driver who angrily passed me when I was slowing down for an older lady on a bicycle.

not understanding that as a county employee, I pay taxes too!

the elected official for his long list of failures.

the people at the school who bypass the pickup line.

gas station for raising prices 40 cents overnight.

the taxpayer funded project to build a barrier around the elected official’s beach house.

the reprehensible decision by the court that a governor cannot protect citizens from gun violence.

politicians who claim they want unity but say hateful things about their opponents.

the nonstop worrying about the former elected official when the current one is a much bigger problem.

cars making u-turns into and out of the fast food restaurant.

Happy Birthday to

Bryant Howard, from your family and Donna.

Lana Johns, from your family and Donna.

Bob Niceley on No. 85, from your family.

Happy Anniversary to

Don and Lorraine Gates, from your family.

John and Sherrie McDonald on No. 50, from your family.

Grandma and Grandpa (John and Sherrie McDonald), from Finley and Mia McDonald.