Around town – July 11

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July 11

Orchids to

Teresa at Panera for her pleasant, helpful and patient attitude.

Lawmakers from the political party that understands 70+% of citizens in this state and the country support a woman’s right to choose health care that is best for her.

the entire staff at the CRH birthing center for their compassionate care, kindness and hospitality.

the people who came from Toyota to Just Friends to give us a cookout and did a great job of talking with us and doing stuff, from Just Friends — thank you.

the person who paid for my lunch on Saturday at Sophea’s Asian Restaurant—thank you so much.

city workers, Casey and Danny, for the terrific job helping the Let’s Grow Garden Club replant Friendship Alley.

Mike Kirsch for what is without a doubt an outstanding picture of a bald eagle—Wow!

Jim Lucas for his guest column Friday.

Happy Birthday to

Doris Jeffries, from friends at Bethel Baptist Church.

Jay Grider, from your family and co-workers.

Richard Oliver, from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.

Ashley Ruffin, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.

Aleah Grace, from Pappy and GiGi Giles.