Around Town – Dec. 12

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Dec. 12

Orchids to

the 60 Minutes story on Ukraine citizens fighting for freedom and their lives which is another reason the U.S. needs to support them by all means.

Dr. Susie Sawin and the amazing laser dental repair tool at Sandcrest Dental Health, from Eric Bean.

the Sanctuary for the awesome Christmas program Saturday night.

college students who are suing their universities for failing to provide a safe learning environment.

Onions to

the local business leader who claims Christian values but is laying people off at Christmas.

all the parents letting their kids stand out in the road during the parade.

all those who refused to advocate for a ceasefire.

the former president and the dictator statements made by him which are not a joke, but a threat to our democracy.

the illegal immigration into our country dramatically increasing because the days of the current administration, which has fully supported and encouraged it, are numbered.

temporary “art” that becomes permanent until the next administration doesn’t like it so it can be shoved conveniently out of the way to make room for more “art.”

the person filling up our dumpster.

Happy Birthday to

Kalyne Soldaniels, from friends at Bethel Baptist Church.

Braelynn Browning on No. 12, from Mom, Paw, Mimi, Katie, Tommi, Lily and Grandma.

Allison Moffitt, from family and friends.

Mark Kimball on No. 67, from Debbie, Bill, and Mom.