A sincere and heartfelt thank you to all our veterans for defending and providing our liberty. In case you missed it, our Veterans Day Salute to Service was last week’s publication. This was due to the number of events falling before Veterans Day and different postal delivery times. In case you already put it in recycling, it can be found along with all our past issues at webbweekly.com.
I do want to give you a couple of quick reminders; we are again teaming up with the great folks at Dolly’s Diner for our Annual Veterans Day Appreciation Breakfast, Wednesday, November 11th, from open till noon at all four Dolly’s locations. The original Dolly’s on the Golden Strip, Dolly’s Montoursville, the former Griggs Coffee, Dolly’s West on Park Avenue near UPMC Williamsport, and the newest Dolly’s in Southside, which formerly was The Buttery Biscuit. A tip of my cap with the American flag on the side to the Insinger family and all the great staff that makes this happen.
Depending on what time veterans grab a bite for breakfast, they can stop at Broad Street Car and Pet Wash in Montoursville or any of the Ultimate Express Car Washes across our area for the best car wash at no charge. They are located in Williamsport, Montgomery, Danville, and Selinsgrove. Thank you to the good folks at all the locations for this effort.
When you flip the page, the info for the Veterans Day Ceremony at Montoursville Cemetery can be found. It begins at 11:00 a.m.; they do an amazing job of honoring our veterans on this special day.
My final words on Veterans Day come from past presidents in honor of the men and women who have served a Grateful Nation.
“Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world. A veteran doesn’t have that problem.” President Ronald Reagan.
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” President John F. Kennedy
I would be remiss if I didn’t talk about last week’s midterm elections, although as I’m penning this, I’m still processing both parties’ reaction to the day. So, I will keep it short and simple and apply my common sense.
President Trump directed voters, “Pretend that I’m on the ballot.” This is exactly what happened from sea to shining sea, including the Gulf of Mexico.
The results were something common sense told me was going to happen months ago, but as the war with Iran continued and the cost of everything Americans purchased climbed, it assured a blue election. I knew Americans would hold the president accountable the only way they could, at the ballot box. I didn’t expect how many seats would be flipped not only in Washington, but within so many states that have held true to Republican leadership. It was truly a historic midterm election and shift of party control.
The results of this election show the power the American citizen has by showing up and voting, and their ability to hold government accountable. It also shows why we can’t allow government to legislate away the vote of the people at any level. This includes the mayor of Williamsport. Citizens of Billtown have never had a problem telling a mayor when it’s time to go. This belongs in the hands of the voter. I better stop there.
I’m not even going to try to evaluate or prognosticate how President Trump will respond to a Democrat dominated Congress. My hope is this somehow creates bipartisan togetherness and compromise for the good of the American people. That it doesn’t lead to just ongoing Congressional hearings, investigations, and impeachment again. There are too many problems that need to be solved immediately for the American people.
My advice to every American is to appreciate the great Nation we call home, pray for its well-being, and do the best you can do at whatever you do. Our Nation needs contributions and selflessness from everybody.
In case you missed it, the Williamsport and University of Connecticut grad, Joe Fagnano, got the start at QB for the Ravens this past Thursday. He became one of only a handful in our area to play in the NFL, let alone start at quarterback. The game may not have gone well; I’m sure there will be better days. A shout-out to Joe — what an amazing accomplishment! And congrats to him and his family. See Jamie Spencer’s column Page 44.
I will close things out this week with the reminder that the 19th Annual Uncle Ron’s Monster Buck Contest is in full swing. For full information, visit our website. Thanks to all who shared the pictures and their story with me this past week. Let’s all be safe out there.
God Bless America.
