Around Town – Dec. 6

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Dec. 6

Orchids to

the linemen who fixed the power outage late Wednesday night into the morning in the winds.

Brian Blair, for his service to The Republic, from John Tinkey.

the Columbus City Band for some wonderful music Sunday afternoon.

John Krull — keep writing and don’t let the ignorant people get to you.

Barkes, Weaver and Glick for their thoughtfulness during holiday times and remembering our loved ones.

Chris Tungate and Kevin Thompson for helping to decorate Friendship Alley.

the Affordable Care Act, without it, insurance companies would go back to not covering preexisting conditions.

the prior Trump administration for changing the law for gender affirming care to “if medically necessary,” and the Biden administration for continuing to follow it.

the incoming leader who is generating positive developments of foreign and domestic policies, even before his inauguration.

Onions to

people who can’t see through anti-marijuana propaganda pushed by the pharmaceutical and alcohol industries, in addition to police unions, because it directly cuts into their business.

extreme weather conditions brought on by global warming, brought on by politicians who do nothing, and the outlook is bleak with the incoming administration.

the local hair salon chain for not having a baby changing station.

the man jaywalking across the busy road with a baby stroller.

those who apparently can read the mind of the incoming president, thus know his intent.