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Feb. 17
Orchids to
the mental health bill column in Thursday’s paper bringing light to the overwhelming need for services in our community.
Kenneth “Jim” Allison for his letter. I agree 100% with you, from a police officer’s wife.
Kenneth “Jim” Allison for his letter regarding the degrading cartoon about our police.
the editorial in Wednesday’s edition that honestly stated Pence could have avoided supeona by being forthright; well said and well done.
Kenneth “Jim” Allison for the letter.
Amy Henderson for her professional and awesome wildlife photos.
Kenneth “Jim” Allison for his excellent letter in Thursday’s paper, from someone who totally agrees with him.
Mr. Allison for his excellent letter.
Dads for Change, I respect these men for finding what books are inappropriate for the school, keep up the good work.
Onions to
library teen department for failing to have any staff supervision of the teens on Monday evening for the library board tour of the teen department.
not realizing if we just went to permanent eLearning there would be no more school shootings.
the person complaining about the local rescue not helping local shelters.
the disrespectful drivers at 27th Street and Home Avenue, driovomg through crossing guards and students.
the elderly lady driving down the parking lot aisle the wrong way at the big box store honking at me as I was backing out.
pandering for more votes by supporting more guns, and less gun control.
the federal administration for its treatment of illegals but ignoring the man-made environmental disaster in Ohio.
those focused on banning words in schools and encouraging bullets in schools.
legislators who voted to arm the teachers in the schools, a very dangerous proposition.
federal elected official talking a lot about guns killing Americans but not talking about the fentanyl coming through our borders.
the political party working to make voting more difficult and lying about election fraud.
the car that blew the light at Middle Road and Rocky Ford Road on Wednesday evening.
the truck that passed me on a double yellow line on Middle Road.
Happy Birthday to
Brett Dicks, from your family, co-workers and Donna.
Ella Rooks, from your family and Donna.
Bill Smith, from friends at Bethel Baptist Church.
Victoria Ransom, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.
Caiden Olofin, from your family and Donna.
