Around Town – February 9

Orchids to …

• people who submit orchids for contributing positivity to the community.

• the paramedics on the west side of town that responded to two 911 calls and transports to Columbus Regional Hospital at the same address in Tipton Lakes within four hours.

• the Tower 3 staff of Rebbecca, Cole, Ty and Debbie for the excellent care of Maryann and communicating with me during her two-night stay, from Greg.

• the decorated U.S. Army war hero Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman for being a true patriot, standing tall and telling the inconvenient truth.

• Dr. Harker and Dr. Gearhart for all they do for the students and community in Hope. They are so invested in the community!

• the lady in the hospice shirt who paid the nail bill for the customer who forgot her wallet.

• President Donald J. Trump for pursuing the best interest for the American people.

• the president for opportunity zones for the least among us.

• the next president who hopefully will help us quickly forget the corruption, lies, and abuse of power we have had to put up with during the last three years.

• Bill Brennan at Columbus Industrial Electric for repairing a lamp for no charge, the kindness was appreciated, from Betty.

• Connor at First Financial Bank for helping me with iPad problems.

• the very nice lady at Dollar Tree who helped me with getting five balloons on Friday night.

Happy Birthday to …

• Betty Holder from Donna.

• Betty Gauck on No. 99, from John, Anita, Sue, & Rita.

ANOTHER beautiful morning