Around Town – July 18

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July 18

Orchids to

the very honest federal agent at the House inquiry.

the cast, orchestra and crew of the Mill Race Theater Company for the amazing production of “Seussical,” a wonderful gift to our community.

those honoring the sanctity of human life by restricting abortions.

Thorn and the two motorists who helped move my car out of traffic on Jonathan Moore Pike last week.

Dr. Case and staff at Athens Animal Clinic for the wonderful care given to Chumley the past 12 years.

The Republic for getting the Brandon Butler column back in again.

the Mill Race Theater Company’s presentation of “Seussical” which was absolutely fabulous.

our family for all the yard work they did, from Bob and Charlotte.

Mr. Trump for standing up for my rights here in the USA.

Onions to

the high court that refuses to stay within any lines of ethic codes.

the politician who is very focused on Ukraine, but not concerned about America or its citizens.

our local representative who was rated seventh from rock bottom.

all the negative comments about the state legislator.

people who check your mailbox to see if you got mail when they didn’t.

thinking that choosing to drive while drunk and high is just a mistake.

legislators in charge of making the laws but who choose not to follow laws against driving while drunk and/or high.

representatives who preach morality to us and then break the law with minimal consequences.

those who complain about social events that are for a good cause, no matter how much they cost.

those who don’t use turn signals when they turn.

thinking abortion coverage, diversity initiatives and transgender care for our military will help protect us.

those who are filling their social media spaces trying to sell to their friends old outdated cassette players, cheap framed art prints, used shoes, etc.

anyone who thinks driving drunk and high, with a loaded weapon, and attempting to hide the evidence simply made a “mistake.”

the invisible parents who allowed their children to play on the escalator during the blood drive Thursday.

the new subdivision named after the state tree that only planted invasive saplings.

global warming and the fact that we keep voting non-believers of it into office who refuse to take action.

court clerks who are very rude on the telephone.

Happy Birthday to

Isaiah Carrigan, from Bethel Baptist Church.

Pat Lucas, from your family and Donna.

Beth Christopher, from your family and Donna.

Barb McCarter, love your family.

Page Reinbold, from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.