Around Town – Feb. 20

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Feb. 20

Orchids to

Teresa Covert, Karen Mize, Linda Jackson and their helpers for the beautifully decorated dining room, delicious meal, and fun games at the family valentine party sponsored by the Petersville United Methodist Men.

the Schmitt Elementary cheer squad for their amazing performance on Saturday.

the Columbus North band for a excellent music during the men’s basketball game.

The Republic for the spot-on editorial calling out the defeated school board candidate who didn’t get the message our community does not want or need him to dictate what is “appropriate” to read.

those who know the big lie is to keep rambling about voter suppression without any evidence that it actually occurred.

Sunday’s editorial regarding the attempts of one person to tell us what we should have available for our children to read.

Sunday’s editorial roasting the radical right’s attempt to ban books that don’t comply with the local self-appointed censor’s thinking.

the excellent editorial about the failed candidate who is stirring up controversy about a problem that does not exist.

the public library for its outreach program.

Eric Grow and his concern for the children of our community.

Eric Grow, who continually stands up for children in our community.

the Burbrink family for their tribute to the Sound of Music at Four Seasons.

Eric Grow.

Jimmy at the eastside Walmart for always going above and beyond and helping my wife and I, from Keith and Jane.

Happy Birthday to

Michelle Clark, from your family and Donna.

Richard McCoy on No. 50.