Around Town – Jan. 9

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Orchids to

teaching children how to recognize a lie instead of how to make up lies.

the Biden administration for the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years.

the U.S. economy that added 223,000 jobs in December, exceeding expectations and signaling that the labor market remains strong.

H.appy Birthday to

Mike Ross, from your family and clients.

David Chavez, from your family and Donna.

Patsy Cardinal, from your family, Tammy and Donna.

Angie Owens, from your family, Leta and Donna.

Fay Law, from your traveling girlfriends and Donna.

Karen Ferguson, from your family and Donna.

Happy Belated Anniversary to

Mom and Dad, models of the patience and kindness of love, from the 5 J’s.