Around Town – Sept. 9

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Sept. 9

Orchids to

William Gerhard for your letter, it was right on the spot, from someone who agrees.

Pat Werner for the buttermilk pie.

Kenzie Vanosdol and MVM Detailing for coming to my house and making my car look better than new, from Mickey Kim.

Barack and Michelle Obama for reminding us how normal presidents and first ladies behave.

the spot-on views of Michael J. Hicks and William Gerhard.

Jim Barnes for being a good neighbor.

Arbor Pros Tree Service for excellent service.

Malachi and Max Henry for your participation in the Chicago Triple Challenge.

Michael Leppert for his column in Thursday’s paper.

the technician, Mariana, at the Sandcrest Hospital lab for the great job taking blood out of my very difficult arm, from Roberta.

Michael Leppert for his article in Thursday’s edition, from Sheila.

Angelica at Centra Credit Union for helping me with my problem, from Sam.

Onions to

the representative who has not voted one time for policies benefitting his constituents but had no problem accepting forgiveness for an $80,000 loan for his family business.

those who don’t understand that capital punishment is necessary to preserve life of the innocent.

people who do not keep their alleys mowed and trimmed and the landlords who let them get by with it.

obnoxious people with obscene objects on their cars.

the leader who seems to be obsessed with giving a deal to the world’s number one sponsor of terrorism.

Happy Birthday to

Vicky Maynard, from your family, Bonnie, Pat and Donna.

Karen Clark, from your family, Pat and Donna.

Charlotte Frazier-Bey, from your family and Donna.

Beth Gruenewald, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.

Janet Pazar, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.

Jimmy England from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.

Daniel Morrow, love Dad, Mom, and Michael.

Happy Anniversary to

Janet and Greg Burns, from your family and Donna.