Around Town – Feb. 2

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Orchids to

Laura Hack for lifting us and serving as a substitute teacher at the elementary school.

Nancy Ray for your excellent letter about much needed updated county ordinances for protection of animals.

Scott from ChemDry for the great job cleaning my carpets.

John and Mark Wampler who are always there to help Mom and Dad in a time of need, so appreciated.

the ladies at Bar-Cons Credit Union for their help and suggestions.

love and always be kind, from Sister Sharon.

students in Columbus and surrounding areas who made the Dean’s List at their universities.

Onions to

not understanding the federal representative has not been asked to testify before the Jan. 6 committee.

blaming the significant minority for not doing their part to stop the pandemic when the solution isn’t working.

the party which as yet to come to its senses by continuing to support the former leader and his lies.

supporting the former leader who continues to say his demand the state official “find 11,780 votes” was perfect.

the party in control deciding what to teach our children.

giving minorities and illegals access to vote without ID or proof of citizenship and absentee ballots with no qualifications.

rewarding bad behavior with tablets.

inviting two vulgar anti-police “entertainers” to perform at the big game.

the party making it impossible for their own elderly and disabled party members to vote who can’t stand in line for hours.

the many drivers who chose not to stop at the stop sign in Northbrook in January.

Happy Birthday to

Scott Chitwood, from your family and co-workers.

Larry Lee, from your family and Donna.

Lin Xu, from your family, Diana and Donna.

Dick Miller, from your family and Donna.

Beverly Gilbert, from Bethel Baptist Church.

ANOTHER beautiful morning

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