Around Town — Feb. 13

Orchids to…

Kegan and Quincy for a great job cleaning the snow from our driveway and hill on Washington Street!

Andy East and The Republic for a wonderful piece of investigative journalism on our congressional representative.

the House Impeachment Managers who have proved beyond any doubt the former president invited, then knowingly incited, the crowd to attack our Capitol.

my neighbors, Krishna and Ash, for shoveling my driveway; what a nice surprise, from Sandy Carmichael.

the gentleman who came to my door to tell me my trunk was open.

the best neighbor, Debbie H., for clearing our drive and salting, checking to be sure we are OK, from Fred and Jennie.

Morgan and other employees in Hobby Lobby’s custom framing department for great customer service, from the lady with the dog picture.

Republican senators who vote to find, like the majority of American citizens find, Trump guilty as charged.

all Republican senators who realize the only way to free their party from the stain of the former leader is to convict him.

The Republic for shining a bright light on blatant, shameless hypocrisy.

the six men who stopped to help me when my little Mini Cooper ended up in a ditch on County Road 800N, the gentleman who stayed so that I would feel safe until the deputy arrived, special thanks to Deputy Lanning and the gentlemen who pulled me out.

Rep. Greg Pence for representing the majority.

President Trump for being the best president since President Reagan.

those who love and understand that inmates have families they would love to return to despite the pandemic.

the House impeachment manager who during the Senate trial recounted being separated from his family during the Capitol insurrection.

Larry for snow removal, from John, Elaine, and neighborhood.

Tonda and Courtney for cleaning our driveway and sidewalk, from O. and P.

Ned for clearing off the sidewalks for us, from Courtney and Jaime.

the individual that found my wallet in the Target parking lot and turned it in.

the anonymous person who shoveled our driveway on Regency Drive, thank you very much.

Mark Johnson for being a wonderful neighbor — winter, summer, fall, and spring.

Donald Trump for holding his head up and standing for truth.

Michelle Stigdom for taking such good care of our sister who has been very sick, even taking vacation to take care of her, very appreciated by your family.

Mike for cleaning the snow from the driveway and the car, from Mom and Dad.

Tom at Walmart for his donation to help me buy diapers for a young family.

those who feed the birds during this snowy weather.

Kim Tyler for shoveling our driveway, Mike and Susie for raising such a kind daughter, from Ron and Bev.

Jason of Creative Lawn for clearing my drive of snow and shoveling a path to my bird feeders, from Pat.

Onions to…

the state for moving back my second vaccination by two weeks.

those allowing the road project to sit untouched for eight weeks.

whoever decided to keep the intersection closed even though it’s drivable.

state elected officials sending money to unqualified and unregulated pseudo schools and draining BCSC coffers.

not clearing drifted roads in the eastern part of the county.

the local official’s spokesperson for not being able to list what exactly the “lard” was in the bill he voted against but took credit for.

the lady who was the reason my car ended up in ditch and didn’t even stop to check if I was OK!

leadership of my political party who is once again kowtowing to the former leader.

local station for broadcasting the impeachment ordeal.

the current federal elected officials for having our whole country stand up on the lies they tell.

a steak restaurant for charging extra money for condiments on the side with carry out but not dining in.

the local federal elected official who is supporting the official who supported hanging his brother.

Happy Birthday to…

Mae Pack, friends at Bethel Baptist Church.

Hannah Goddard, friends at Bethel Baptist Church.

Mae Pack on No. 89, from your friends, Greg and Keli. Keep smiling!

Trudy Coy.

Kaydence Gates on No. 16, from Mom, Dad, Steven, Easton, Grandma Jenny, Stephanie, Jessica, Skyler, Mason, and Ryder.

Harold Snider.

Happy Belated Birthday to…

Mike Weddle, from Dutch and Peggy.

ANOTHER beautiful morning