Around Town – Oct. 27

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. Submitted orchids and onions regarding any candidate on the Nov. 8 ballot are being withheld until after the election.

Oct. 27

Orchids to

Jeff and Joy Hilycord at ReMax for making home buying/selling a dream come true! From Judy Combs.

Richard Feldman for his column.

Robert Denton, Ethan Marling, Fred Armstrong, and Leo Portaluppi for their generosity and expertise on a worthwhile project.

Joe and company at Columbus Cycle and Fitness for super excellent customer care.

the people calling attention to the filth being offered as literature at our library.

Americans who know the difference between education and propaganda.

Onions to

the individual for violating rules by having a car in their driveway with an expired plate and flat tires and to the person who allows it.

management giving word salad expectations and yet when pressed can’t give a definition of said word salad.

the teachers who disappeared when it was their time to teach scheduled classes on Monday.

the teachers who took a free pass while other teachers worked through breaks and lunch.

those trying to disguise pornographic books as providing information on different lifestyles to kids too young to grasp the intensity of their content.

book banners hiding their bigotry about LGBTQ individuals through teen section complaints.

the public library for the lack of discernment in the selection and placement of teen materials.

the post office that always has one employee working who is always sick.

clueless people slinging around the word “integrity.”

drivers who drive without lights on.

Happy Birthday to

Carolynn Friddle, from your family and Donna.

Joe Loughrey, from your family and Donna.

Aimee Overshiner, from your family and Donna.

Kenny Lynch, from your family and Donna.

Happy Belated Birthday to

Larry Holley, from Kim.