Around Town – Jan. 1

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Orchids to

Michael Leppert for his great column about public education.

the lady at Montana Mike’s that bought four elderly ladies dinner on Friday.

Doug Bean for his excellent and efficient driving of our horse to the animal hospital.

Happy Birthday to

Uncle Jim Wheatley, from Margie.

Brother Gerald Hancock, from Hope Community Church.

Jim Wheatley from Sandy, Lily, and family.