Around Town – Jan. 7

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Jan. 7

Orchids to

those who defended our nation’s Capitol and our democracy just over two years ago against those who sought to bring it down.

Tim Conner for his spoof of the Michael Leppert column. Well done!

Mike Tanasha Gibson for mowing my yard, from Steve Gibson.

Michael Leppert for his article.

Tim Conner for a right on wonderful letter.

Fred Barnett with code enforcement for being so diligent in getting difficult problems solved.

Onions to

the early morning driver on National Road who ignores the red light at Middle Road.

the political party that now has the longest speaker contest in 164 years.

anyone thinking a piece of paper called a restraining order would stop anyone from doing harm to another person if they chose to.

the total dysfunction in Washington, the party showing their true colors.

the disgraced leader and supporting party who sought to overturn the election and our democracy, just over two years ago.

members of the political party who are radical extremists who are holding our House of Representatives hostage on the anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection.

the bicyclist at Middle Road and Rocky Ford Road after dark, pulling a trailer, with no lights.

the political party is disarray that can’t get a U.S. House Speaker to do the government for all the people.

Happy Birthday to

Megan Kessler, from your family, Pat B and Donna.

Jeanie Cain, from your family and friends.