Around Town — Jan. 8

Orchids to…

Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Mitch McConnell for bringing some integrity and honor back to our one-time great Republican Party.

Best One Tire for always giving wonderful, friendly and prompt service, from a grateful customer.

Kroger Pharmacy for the thoughtfulness given when dispensing the various vaccines and the helpful information provided on care and follow up, from a grateful customer.

Sandcrest Dental for the great care given and the safe environment provided, from a grateful patient.

The amazingly awesome McDonald’s breakfast crew for being efficient remembering what each customer wants in the drive-thru and providing it accurately!

impeachment proceedings or immediate resignation, for those who participated, supported or promoted that the 2020 election was stolen.

Michael Greven for his spot-on letter.

Vice President Pence, who finally found his voice, and The Constitution, in the confirmation process of the electoral vote.

The Republic for publishing coronavirus vaccine information as to how to get the shots scheduled.

Jan and Warren Ward for the beautiful basket of treats.

Mrs. Ogle for giving me a ride when I was walking such a long distance, from Hallie Amos.

those refusing to give up on the idea that America can’t regain its footing as a moral leader of the democratic world.

Michael Greven’s letter.

Dr. Van Deventer and staff for the wonderful care they gave me, from Maryjane Perry.

Vice President Mike Pence for standing firm in support of our Constitution.

President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on the willingness to take on the country’s physical, moral, and financial crisis.

Onions to…

the federal elected official for his deplorable behavior inflicting great damage to his party and this country.

the federal elected official from this state for supporting an insurrection to derail the election.

all who empower our lawless national leader.

anyone who continues to support a man who encourages violence and attempts a coup to overthrow the government and the will of the people.

all those who derided racial-related rioting yet support the armed storming of the Capitol and evacuation of lawmakers.

the current administration responsible for not having enough security to protect our Capitol from terrorists.

all those in the political party complicit in the traitorous attempt to overthrow the government.

the federal elected official who incited a crowd that stormed the nation’s Capitol.

elected officials who promoted the federal elected official’s conspiracy theories, now condemning the violence — too little to late.

the departing federal leader who incited violence against his own government and should be arrested.

state elected representatives who have exacerbated conflict by doubting the facts of the election.

representatives for objecting to state certified election results.

elected officials going along with the federal elected official’s lies and ignoring the Constitution.

the federal elected official asking his supporters to commit insurrection against the U.S.

the federal elected official who will not man up to defeat and help a country transition peacefully and in unity.

all those who enabled the federal elected official to tear the country apart and led to the storming of the Capitol.

local federal elected official for continuing to fuel conspiracy theories by refusing to certify the Electoral College vote from all 50 states.

those responsible for not keeping our Capitol safe and secure even after there were so many threats.

all the people who vote for a straight political party when they are led by a lying narcissist.

Happy Birthday to…

Bonnie Rogers, from your family, Vicki, Rita, Pat and Donna.

Madelyn Speer, from all her Bartholomew County friends.

Carlee Minor on No. 25, love Jaylin, Ashley, Brittany, Jesse, and Susan all of WRAP.

Brandy Pollock, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.

Tathitha Devore, from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.

Makayla Hensley, a wonderful granddaughter, love Mammie and Pappie.

Happy Anniversary to…

Tom and Karen Martin, from Shannon Martin.