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Oct. 15
Orchids to
reporter Jana Wiersema for the many stories she writes on a daily basis. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
knowing that honesty and integrity are not only ‘the right thing’ but also ‘the brave thing’. Maybe politicians should consider honesty and integrity for the sake of our country.
the Jan. 6 committee issuing a subpoena to the former guy to question him about his attempts to destroy our democracy.
the kind, generous man at the Hope Dollar General who paid for my order when I couldn’t get my card to work in the machine! I was so thankful and blessed, from Sandy.
Denny Kubal, Lee Shipman, and Dennis Baute for the outstanding letters!
Denny Kubal and Dennis Baute, my fellow citizens, for their thoughtful letters to the editor, from Lee Shipman.
Scott Saddler’s beautifully symmetrical shot of Sainte Chapelle Church.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and VP Mike Pence for fighting together to save the Capitol from the insurrectionists while the former leader watched television.
Nathan Sapp’s letter to the editor, it was very good.
the Republic for telling the truth about gas prices.
Michelle Bishop from Bartholomew County Library for the anniversary bookmarks, from the Merri-Makers.
Pat at Parkside/Legacy for providing wonderful therapy and assistance to residents at Parkside Living.
the Jan. 6 committee for showing the videos of the political party and their plot to end American democracy.
the committee cementing the facts surrounding the former federal elected official’s recklessness and dereliction of duty on Jan. 6, 2021.
Kathy Hershey and Melissa Newcomb, two angels in disguise, from Sheila.
the editorial in the Friday edition.
Onions to
the federal elected official’s blunders putting national security at risk, which shows weakness on the world stage.
candidate running campaign ads taking credit for the microchip bill which was introduced by an Arizona senator and sponsored by a Texas senator.
the out-of- touch representative who fails to remember he, his brother, and family members were evacuated from the Capitol and in mortal danger because of the former elected official.
not understanding the educational system needs to stick to reading, writing and speaking skillfully and stop with all the word salad.
the ex-federal elected official for negotiating with the Taliban and setting a firm date for our withdrawl from Afghanistan.
realizing if “none of the above” were below the ballot box names, that would get the majority of votes.
the obvious lack of traffic law enforcement on city streets and county roads where reckless driving and 15 mph over the limit has become the norm.
the neighbor’s cat who roams free and does damage to objects on my patio.
the neighbor with two large junk trailers, one in the front yard and one in the alley, making the neighborhood look trashy.
the political party for only slating family members for county offices.
whoever is responsible for not painting lines on National Road, it is very confusing.
the former federal elected official who, evidence now proves, knew he lost the election even while claiming otherwise.
politicians who will do anything to divert attention away from their failed policies.
Happy Birthday to
Laura Swartzbaugh, from your family and Donna.
Penny Stroup, from your family and Donna.
John, from Bev and your family.
Janet Foster, from family and friends.
Happy Anniversary to
Jessica and Skyler Morrow on No. 11.
