Around Town – Feb. 2

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Feb. 2

Orchids to

the kind lady at Kroger who paid for my groceries when I couldn’t find my debit card! from Sophie P.

John Krull for another insightful guest column in Wednesday’s Republic.

our Republic carrier who delivers to Fiesbeck Drive in Harvest Meadows Addition.

Elizabeth at Walgreens for staying after her shift to work on the issues with my daughter’s prescription! Greatly appreciate all of your help!

President Biden who lowered the deficit 1.7 trillion in the last year and has paid for the Inflation Reduction Act.

Reliable Comfort for the help and information referencing a heating issue, from a long-time customer.

Onions to

those arguing over semantics, deaths from vs. dying with COVID. Regardless of the numbers, it’s still an illness to avoid.

car wash for not honoring a wash card.

the political party that wants a national sales tax that would hurt the poor and middle class the most.

all gun rights legislators for standing down on any gun control efforts, thereby promoting the senseless, almost daily slaughter going on.

the local political party that will do or say anything to stay in power.

the political party that has no plan except to cut Social Security and Medicare, slash defense spending, defund the FBI, and make us less secure.

Happy Birthday to

Scott Chitwood, from your family, co-workers and Donna.

Larry Lee, from your family, co-workers and Donna.

Lin Xu, from your family, co-workers Diana and Donna.

Dick Miller, from your family and Donna.

my wonderful sister and friend Lori Lucas, from your brother.