Vote for new comic strip

In early voting, "Rose is Rose" and "Pickles" are the top choices for the new comic strip to grace the Appeal-Democrat comics page. Nearly150 votes have been cast so far.

The strip will replace "For Better or For Worse," which is moving to the "classic comics" section on the daily Features page. FBorFW cartoonist Lynn Johnston is revisiting old story lines, so there was some consideration to dropping the strip. But A-D readers requested it remain, so the compromise was struck.

Readers also indicated they desired a new comic strip with family themes: seems the paper apparently publishes enough comics featuring sarcastic animals and off-beat humor. So the 10 comics awaiting your vote focus on the humor found in relationships with family and friends.

Here's what you do: log on to www.appeal-democrat.com and go to the promotions section on the home page. Click on the comics promo to see two weeks' worth of the 10 comics. Vote for your favorite one. Deadline for voting is Oct. 19. Results will be published on Sunday, Oct. 28.

Comments or questions should be directed to Editor Len La Barth at llabarth@appealdemocrat.com