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Feb. 18
Orchids to
the county council for doing the right thing and raising employee pay to match the rate of inflation.
Dr. Kelly Deake for assisting in expediting an appointment with a specialist for an eye issue.
Mr. Allison for showing that feelings matter.
the Rev. Br. Aelred Bernard Dean for his wonderful letter defending the right to read and the freedom of speech.
Julia Vaughn for pointing out how some Indiana legislators are continuing to propose laws to restrict voting based on rumors and lies.
all the individuals, librarians, media specialists, teachers, and other experts, who do their job without fear of retaliation.
Julia Vaughn for her very insightful column concerning state legislation and efforts to suppress voting.
CRH and all the nurses being exceptionally good to me when I was in the hospital.
Kenneth “Jim” Allison for showing feelings matter, respect the feeling of fear the public has in light of police documented murders and abuse of power.
Onions to
the car wash.
anyone who thinks firearms in schools are a good idea.
people obsessed with teens supposedly having sex at the library, when I was a teen, it was way easier to have sex at church.
restaurant for making employees work while roof leaked, deep water on floor between counter and kitchen and water pouring through electrical lighting, refusing to close.
youth sports organization that insisted players purchase new uniforms before making team cuts.
the former federal elected official who needs to finish his job and stand by the Constitution by obeying the subpoena and testifying.
politicians who don’t know that our southern border policy and fentanyl crisis are the one and the same.
those who think that parents should not have the right for students to be excluded from graphic and pornographic material.
Happy Birthday to
Betty Nolting, from your family and Donna.
Linda Iwamuro, from your family, Sheryl and Donna.
