Around Town – Jan. 20

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Jan. 20

Orchids to

the crossing guards for getting kids to school safely each morning.

Dr. Robert, veterinarian, who unselfishly volunteered many years for the Bartholomew County Humane Society.

a very understandable article submitted by a person who has been there.

Larry Hilkene on his Your View’s letter.

Georgena at WW for giving me a different perspective on my weight loss journey, from Betty.

the employee at Freddy’s who comped my and my husband’s milkshakes just because he could.

Rep. Ryan Lauer.

Onions to

state representative for filing legislation that is wasteful of the limited time the legislature has, try focusing on the important issues instead.

the bully that started the fight at a local restaurant at lunch time on Wednesday.

the local representative for wasting the General Assembly’s and people’s time and money on an unnecessary bill that will end up causing more harm than good to our youth.

the many liars and thieves electing their own representatives in Congress.

the Republican-controlled House, for once again turning their backs on us, and threatening our Social Security payments.

those who have never watched Fox News but claim to know all about it.

the lab technician turned politician who supports big government control of our lives.

failing to understand that just because someone is a family man and practices faith does not make a person just, right and honorable.

judges that try to absolve culpability by directing battered women to local agencies.

the party that says we can’t afford Social Security, but votes to make it easier for millionaires to evade taxes and adds to the deficit.

those who complain about U-turns, which are legal under Indiana law.

the party that wants to take the nation and the world economy hostage to overturn measures that Congress has already agreed to.

those putting their trash bins out on Taylor Road.

the employees and parents that park in front of Parkside School illegally.

leader who supports and gives liars and people who want to overthrow the government important committee positions.

Happy Birthday to

Tom Lynch, from friends at Bethel Baptist Church.

Betty Johnson, from Luretta and your friends at AT&T.

Happy Anniversary to

Jim and Betty Tutton on No. 70, from family and friends at Bethel Baptist Church.

Joyce and Mike Henderson on No. 55.