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July 8
Orchids to
John Pickett for speaking the truth.
Fred Barnett for doing your job so well, from Joyce Adams.
The Republic for not “embellishing, taking things out of context, and running with it” to bring all points of view to light on the representative situation.
John Krull for his lovely column guest column regarding his parents.
Aaliyah McGowen, happy 2-year volunteer anniversary, from Turning Point.
Garland Brook Cemetery for excellent management going above and beyond for my family and keeping the grounds absolutely beautiful.
the ladies who do a beautiful job of tending to the flower gardens at the courthouse.
the former president for being a true patriot.
the state representative for finally realizing that his past views are not our views.
God for sparing the lives of the people that had lightning strike a tree in their yard.
Onions to
the board that waived the fee for the landlord, allowing him to neglect another property in the future.
the irresponsible person who put other drivers and pedestrians at risk by driving while drunk and high.
our elected representatives everywhere who see, as we all do, the effects of global warming, claim it doesn’t exist, and do nothing about it.
the obvious backroom sweetheart deal for the impaired lawmaker.
local elected officials who exhibit deplorable moral character – and lash out at those who report it.
gerrymandering, it is such a bad idea as we are stuck with this irresponsible representative who doesn’t represent us.
our current federally elected official and people who believe fake news.
the person blowing grass clippings into the street and clogging up drains.
the federally elected official who refuses to accept his grandchild.
politicians who undermine democracy by baselessly criticizing the Supreme Court.
lowering the bond on kidnappers, thieves and assaulters.
Happy Birthday to
Carin Newman, from your family, Rita and Donna.
Dina Martin, from your family and Donna.
Cherian Olikara, from your family and Donna.
Joann Myers, from your family and Donna.
Jessie Gifford, love your greatest aunts, Pamela and Kim.
Rhonda Kelley, from Mom and Tom.
Happy Anniversary to
Albert and Dottie Parrigin on No. 63, from Lighthouse Tabernacle.
Albert Parrigin on No. 63, love your wife Dottie.
