Around Town – Feb. 10

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Feb. 10

Orchids to

whoever is doing the cleanup of the junkyard on U.S. 31 around County Road 800 South. Bless you.

the local employer that practices its safety plans to keep their employees and buildings safe.

Brian Howie for his column on border security.

Onions to

school nurse that closes the office during the middle of the day to go home and take care of a dog.

the 38 school shootings in 2023 and seven so far this year, and those who vote for politicians who don’t support stronger gun control.

the political party being Putin’s best friend by helping him win the war in Ukraine.

the administration allowing more than 12 million to enter our country illegally, some attacking police officers with no consequences, and the worst is yet to come.

the misguided who would trade representative democracy for the malevolence and incompetence of a would-be dictator.

the state governor for sending the National Guard to Texas.

the politician whose bizarre news conference only reinforced the words of the special counsel.

the people in Ogilville whose dogs bark constantly.

the man and woman who went to a lunch after a funeral service and had the gall to get to-go plates to take home with them.

Happy Birthday to

Karen Cole, from your family and Donna.

Krystalia Stockey, from your family and Donna.

Phyllis Schafstall on No. 80, from Brian, Amy, Ray, Jacob and Finn.

Betty Schaefer on No. 93, love from your family.

Happy Belated Birthday to

Aria Lynn Brewer on No. 8, love from Papaw.