Around Town – Oct. 5

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Oct. 5

Orchids to

Natasha at Midwest Eye Consultants for the help choosing my glasses’ frames.

Onions to

the prior elected official whose behavior brings to mind that old line from Hamlet, “Methinks thou doth protest too much.”

politicians who make appointments based on which boxes the person fills in rather than on competence.

Happy Birthday to

Ann Reid, from your family and Donna.

Angie Burton, from friends at Bethel Baptist Church.

Bob Condon, from all your barbershop customers.

Bob Condon, from all your family.

Bob the barber, from all your friends.

Stephanie Gates on No. 50, from Mom, David, Bobbi, Kaydence, Steven, Easton, Jessica, Skyler, Mason, and Ryder.

Happy Anniversary to

Gary and Jan Poole, from your family, Marilyn and Donna.