Around Town – Jan. 28

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Orchids to

Mike at Goodner Heating who was prompt and fast.

Tracy Souza for her excellent description of the effective efforts of Heritage Fund to enrich and improve lives in our community, from Sherry.

Jennings County schools for being responsible and health conscience during a health care crisis.

President Biden’s nomination of the first Black woman to the Supreme Court.

the former local official for continuing to challenge the good ole boys, please run again.

Love Chapel volunteers at Heritage Heights giving out food in the 15-degree weather. The smiles were just as appreciated!

Pastor Johnny Edwards, a wonderful pastor and dedicated community leader, from Allane.

our Congressman Greg Pence for having integrity and good Hoosier common sense.

the best neighbors Linda Fox and Maryann Coop for finding Hoosier, from the Dells.

Discount Tire for the excellent service, from a customer in need.

the person who found and returned my billfold at Walmart, thank you and bless you.

Legacy Body and Paint Shop for putting my window on track so I could close it on a cold day.

Onions to

the disrespectful boy who drove within inches of hitting a crossing guard and student, then laughed and waved, driving away.

the two ladies that felt entitled to walk their dog in the mall.

local leaders doing nothing to assist the hospital during this community health emergency.

the school that left students stranded outside a locked designated door in the extreme low temperatures.

the wealthy elite thinking the middle and lower class care what they have to say about anything.

only $1,500 hazard pay when they could have released up to $25,000 to the many who worked closely with those testing positive.

out-of-touch legislators who are proposing ridiculous legislation and refusing to listen to experts like educators and doctors.

thinking that not allowing food and water at election sites makes for voter suppression.

the administration thinking your skin color and your gender are the first priorities to be considered.

people “offended” by the official swearing but think it’s clever to say “let’s go —” when it has a well-known filthy meaning.

politician running for re-election who voted against investigating the insurrection mob who wanted to hang his brother.

differentiating assault rifle and assault handgun when it’s pretty much tomato/tomoto.

spending trillions on energy police to avert a climate disaster while the U.S. is responsible for about 15% of the world’s carbon emissions.

canceling the high school cheerleading trip for lack of funds instead of helping the young ladies get money.

bullying, which is alive and well in the Supreme Court.

shipping illegal aliens in all over our country at the cost of all our taxpayers.

Happy Birthday to

Rev. Karen Hargett, from your family and Susan.

Maddie Cline, from your family and Donna.

Daniel Greene, from Mary, Lisa, Greg, and Nellie.

ANOTHER beautiful morning

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