Post-Tribune

Quickly, May 23, 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:03:25 -0500

Terrorism: Boston Marathon explosion; 3 killed, 130 wounded. Undefined as terrorism: Texas Adair fertilizer plant explosion; 14 killed, $100 million in damages. Causation: illegal storage of ammonium nitrates. Since Newtown at least 71 children killed with guns. Which is more terrifying? All health care employees that steal from the elderly need to have their sentence doubled. Taking advantage of those that can’t defend themselves is beyond cruel. Ex-Lake County Clerk Thomas Philpot continues to appeal his conviction for theft and mail fraud. He should just shut up and serve his remaining one-year or so sentence. Tom Philpot is asking to …

Quickly, May 22, 2013

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:02:56 -0500

It’s encouraging to know that the airport decisions will be made by people who have educational backgrounds as well as educational or aviation experience. I believe we can fly. I thank the Lord for allowing Indiana to become a right-to-work state. My husband just got a great new job that would not have come to Indiana were it not for right-to-work. Now we can get rid of that 21-year-old clunker and get a new car. When you pay $150 a night for a motel room that should be sufficient money to pay all costs including a decent wage for the …

Quickly’s Neighbors, May 23

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:07:33 -0500

They need to rename Valparaiso “Little Chicago” for more reasons than just gas prices. I’d like to give kudos to the Hobart Board of Public Works for taking care of rundown houses. That’s more than I can say for Porter County. I just got my new handgun so I guess it’s safe to go out and mow my lawn! Who on earth OK’d the paint colors of the newly remodeled fast food restaurant in DeMotte? Those are the most depressing colors I’ve ever seen. A polite message to my neighbor: Please do not mow my lawn. You mowed down to …

Quickly, May 18, 2013

Sat, 18 May 2013 02:01:36 -0500

So now the rocket scientists at Capitol Hill are messing with the Internet regarding sales tax? Just a matter of time before Internet will be abandoned. I give it five years from now. Tell me what type of welfare a person gets who works 60 to 70 hours a week to be successful (you call them rich), and probably signs your check. Hope you’re happy — all you fools who voted those Democrats in. Now another 1.5 percent of your income is going to go to the government to be wasted. That’s a 42 percent-plus increase in taxes. When was …

Quickly’s Neighbors, May 22

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:10:09 -0500

What are the plans for the north-south runway at the Gary/Chicago airport? To the person that said good luck selling a home in Hebron or Knox due to huge class sizes and no extracurricular activities. Well, I live in Hebron and my daughter has been a student here for eight years and has been in extracurricular activities. And there is no problem with huge class sizes. This school district is so small that every student knows everyone else’s business. Now that would make it hard to sell a home in Hebron! People who live outside of Gary claim it is …

Quickly’s Neighbors, May 21

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:03:35 -0500

I wish someone in Hebron would look into a crystal ball and explain to me why 25 to 30 teachers in the Hebron schools don’t even live in the Boone Township school district. I think the people in Hebron showed how smart they are. You’re on the right track criticizing the General Assembly, but leave the taxpayers alone. How can Merrillville residents attend the Railcats games when the last bus going south to 53rd Avenue leaves the depot at 6:30 p.m.? What’s with the Valparaiso gas prices being 30 cents per gallon higher than LaPorte prices? They have a better …

Quickly, May 20, 2013

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:04:20 -0500

Love the response that the Federal Reserve is responsible for the dramatic rise in the Dow --guess Obama is responsible for everything else. The phrase “Justified Christian Hatred” shows you how people use religion as a weapon. Hatred is hatred, and it is sinful, regardless of who slings it. McGraw Hill was paid $95 million for on-line ISTEP tests. Now that they have failed to work, will they refund the money? Hey Republicans! You own the House of Representatives-- quit yelping about Benghazi, belching NRA talking points, barking about Obamacare-- where are the JOBS? I think Walmart should unionize. That …

Quickly, May 19, 2013

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:01:22 -0500

What’s the tea party outrage all about? Why shouldn’t the IRS closely scrutinize applications for tax exempt status? Oops, sorry. I forgot that the tea people think we shouldn’t pay taxes for anything. The Dow being above 15,000 is a big deal for all retired people who depend on their investment income to pay their utility bills and medical expenses and buying a newspaper is a luxury expense for some retired people. What a joke! Lake County income tax! What’s next? Garage sale tax or yard sale tax? See you at the voting booth when you want to be re-elected! …

Quickly’s Neighbors, May 20

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:00:52 -0500

We need Central Avenue from Hamstrom Road east repaved. The patching jobs don’t last, and make it worse than ever. Hobart at one time was a strong Republican town. Now the Democrats have taken over, so be happy now you have more taxes to pay. To the reader who wants to reduce the county patrol in Whiting. Hold your badges! We need more patrol to subsidize an undermanned police department. Early morning hours on Indianapolis Boulevard resemble a NASCAR race. To the councilman in Hobart that doesn’t answer questions. If you’re not going take taxpayers’ questions you should resign. I …

Quickly, May 17, 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:02:56 -0500

So now we are hit by ANOTHER tax in Lake County. I guess the revenue from the boats is just not enough to satisfy our elected bunch of idiots. What do they do with that money anyway? Does anybody else want to see an accounting of where the money goes? $6,700 a year to count the passengers on the bus. Amazing. How about giving the driver a $5 clicker like golfers use to count their score? The USA is 22nd out of 24 in OECD rankings for child health; 27th out of 30 in OECD rankings for child poverty; and …

Quickly, May 16, 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:03:42 -0500

How many taxpayers feel like I do that we are not getting a good return for your tax dollars. How shameful and disgusting that the Star Plaza will allow Ted Nugent to appear on their stage. This man is not only a draft dodger but has also threatened the president and Hillary Clinton. With the passing of the Lake County 1.5 percent income tax I wonder how many families will be moving from the barely middle class to the upper poverty level class? The good news is they will be eligible for government subsidies. The 90percent of people that wanted …

Quickly’s Neighbors, May 17

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:08:12 -0500

Does anyone else have neighbors that worry more about your yard than theirs? Yard work is not a priority in my life, so kiss off. We all like the giant monuments in Valparaiso on Lincolnway Avenue at the west end and at the east end, near the roundabout, though painting the bare engraved lettering a contrasting color would be a true enhancement.. You know, it’s so sad you cannot put decorations in your own yard without someone stealing them. Had a glider stolen that’s been in our family since the 1940s. To the person who stole my wallet from the …

Quickly, May 15, 2013

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:02:30 -0500

It doesn’t surprise me that you sold a $15 beer for $120. There’s a sucker born every minute. On my block we don’t have dueling banjos, we have dueling lawn mowers. If one guy cuts his grass, the other HAS to come right out and do his. They take competitiveness to a new level. After hearing about the three girls held hostage in Ohio for 10 years, everyone needs to watch their neighbors. If things seem strange, call the police. Keep calling, it may save someone’s life. DITTO! No more new taxes. Learn the difference between “want” and “need.” The American people are tired of …

Quickly, May 11, 2013

Sat, 11 May 2013 02:02:07 -0500

Is there such a thing as a gay Republican? Stop giving people like Lindsay Lohan the attention they crave. She will either straighten out her life or die, but we don’t need to hear about her court cases and rehab stints every week. I am against this 1.5 percent Lake County tax. I don’t trust our elected officials. This tax will go up and our officials will continue to mismanage these funds. Things never change for the better in this area. How did we become a society that has no control of ourselves? We hoard, we gamble, we overeat, we …

Quckly’s Neighbors, May 15

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:07:26 -0500

Large set of keys found in Hessville. I turned them in to the Hammond police. Good luck to the people of Hebron and Knox when they try to sell their homes. No family will want to purchase a home in a school district with huge class sizes and no extracurricular programs for kids. The members of the Indiana General Assembly should be ashamed of themselves for causing this. Since the Gary Air Show has been canceled for this year, how about if we put on our own air show by flying kites at the beach that weekend? Let’s fill the …

Tue, 14 May 2013 02:04:28 -0500

OMG, you Taft Middle School parents who drive their kids to school. You could not be more rude and selfish. How old are your kids? Why do you continue to have the car line-up? You do not need to wait until you are directly in front of the doors; your kids can walk. Hobart is notorious for UFO activity. You just don’t hear about it too much because nobody reports them! Hebron schools, instead of cutting all those teachers, why not cut out one of the principals and combine some office staff? And why does such a small school need …