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Orchids to
Nick Slabaugh’s letter.
Voeltz Body Shop who saw me without an appointment and fixed a major problem for me. Kudos to Grant Voeltz! from happy Grannie.
Edinburgh Schools for going online.
Dennis Brooks, for his letter about Frank, from a senior.
the senators defending our country against rampant spending and federal voting rules by their own party.
Herbie for going beyond his duty, from a grateful Pearl Street resident.
the prior administration for low inflation, secure borders, strong national defense, energy independence and government transparency.
the Jan. 6 investigation proving the only election fraud was created by the former leader’s relentless assault on the completely fair 2020 election.
customer service representative Adam Frankhauser who did a great job setting me up to get the headlines and obituaries online.
Dennis Brooks’ letter that brought heartwarming tears to my eyes, from Shirley Holmes.
President Joe Biden’s many accomplishments in his first year.
Barry Kastner’s thoughtful and sensible input to the planning commission regarding the subdivision expansion.
the newspaper delivery couple for the kindness to the old couple on 800S near Base Road.
Onions to
the grandparent that demanded Christmas gifts back because he was angry at something trivial.
local supporters of the former leader who attended his pre-attack rally, went to the Capitol, and haven’t talked to the FBI.
the pickup truck that ran a red light and did not attempt to slow down.
the administration for showing our country how poorly government can be run.
the political party that wants to change the rules for their own wants.
political party touting a livable wage but forgetting about the inflation they caused.
the former federal leader for saying people take the Fifth because they are guilty — now his son has taken the Fifth.
school administrators in denial of the major community health disaster by continuing as usual.
the unvaccinated filling hospital beds needed for the vaccinated — send the unvaccinated home.
developing property almost entirely in the floodway, 100-year or 500-year floodplains, without considering homes already there.
the political party racking up an enormous debt during the previous four years when they gave big tax cuts to the rich.
politicians who aspire to be social media stars rather than legislators.
the ex-representative who has totally whitewashed the leader’s record.
not realizing we do need to know the politics of candidates we are voting into school board positions.
the local income tax office that is supposed to be open but no one is ever there.
Happy Birthday to
Tom Lynch, from friends at Bethel Baptist Church.
Janet Thompson, from Evelyn and David Smith.
Nicole Rene, from your co-workers.
Ann O’Neill, from your family and Donna.
Lila Paritz-Freers, from your family and Donna.
Melissa Johnson, from your co-workers and Donna.
Betty Johnson, from your friends.
Happy Anniversary to
Joyce and Mike Henderson on No. 54.
ANOTHER beautiful morning
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