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Feb. 14
Orchids to
the Take Your Best Shot photo by Amy Holmes.
Pastor Tim Carter for a wonderful sermon.
Columbus North High School seniors Darren Li and Molly Hotek, winners of the 2023 Brown Music Competition.
the kind lady and two sons that stopped to help me up after I fell Friday on Waycross, thank you very much.
Chris Stapleton’s rendition of the national anthem, great job!
Journey North for giving the residents at Greentree the most extravagant wonderful Valentine’s party on Saturday, we loved it.
Sandy for giving me rides home on Tuesdays and for being a good friend.
Silver Oaks Assisted Living for their monthly buffet that families can visit and enjoy delicious food with their loved ones.
Onions to
the school administrator for bullying coaches, parents and players.
people who think they have to go into detail about their kid’s lives during corporate Zoom meetings.
people who think it’s cool to have their “appropriate to them” pronouns showing during corporate Zoom meetings.
the person who keeps spinning his own story without acknowledging the truth.
yellow road edge marking tape peeling off the highway in long sections all the way to Franklin.
those who would ban books.
adults who constantly attack our public schools rather than supporting the outstanding people who work in them.
the failed school board candidate that seems to be problematic himself.
the person who made the list of “potentially problematic” books.
state legislators’ overreach, attacking and trying to control the personal rights of every citizen in the state.
the “unsuccessful school board candidate,” who is now simply just a local parent, spouting his views and stirring up unnecessary drama.
the lady that threw the milkshake at me and my vehicle in the parking lot and yelled at me to drive faster next time, you’re on video and you’ve been reported to the police.
those who try to impose their own personal beliefs on what books and other material a public library should have.
the gun nut state legislator who wants to arm teachers.
legislators once again trying to legislate what people do with their own bodies; stay in your lane!
the wannabe book banners who want to cram their beliefs down everyone’s throat.
those who would equate the use of common sense and discernment with censorship.
the local elected board that is so out of touch with employee needs and additional responsibilities of departments.
the red car that blew the light at U.S. 31 and 25th Street.
the money kiosk not working for the inmates of the jail.
Happy Birthday to
Marilyn Cabbell, from your family and Donna.
Emily Nolting, from friends at Bethel Baptist Church.
Laura Lancaster, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.
Michael Morrow, love Dad, Mom, and Daniel.
Happy Anniversary to
Lana and Frank Johns, from your family and Donna.
Ray and Sheila Ison, from your family and Donna.
Tim Reinbold on No. 40, love from your wife Martha.
