Around Town – Feb. 3

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Orchids to

local politicians for creating a list of banned books that my children now want to read first.

Jennifer at the west-side Walmart who graciously stopped what she was doing to help me with the toothpaste coupons.

understanding anonymity is the expression of altruism.

people not working for recognition.

RMEC dispatch and two employees who fixed a security pole light outage, good luck this week with the storms.

all those working for a cause, not applause.

Tim Stewart for sharing his story, from a grateful reader.

Scott Keen’s excellent letter.

Scott Keen for the letter to the editor.

Margaret and Robert Tunny for the meals, for running errands and all your support and kindness, from Julia and Cliff.

Scott Keen and Ronald Wilkinson for very accurate letters!

rounding up and incarcerating those who have been subpoenaed until they get the message.

Ronald Wilkinson for recognizing the treason of the former federal chief.

Dr. Steve Newton.

Scott Keen’s letter.

the highly qualified candidates under consideration for the Supreme Court.

Vickie Stover and others working with her to provide safety and shelter for cats who are so often mistreated.

Tim Stewart for sharing his experience with COVID as it may open other people’s eyes.

the two gentlemen from Loesch Heating and Air who fixed my furnace and got it running great, from Joann.

Onions to

driver who was stopped at the crosswalk who pressed the gas and nearly hit me.

people who don’t understand how to use a roundabout.

whining about all the things that don’t matter and forcing your agenda on everyone.

drivers traveling west on 25th Street disregarding the school bus stop arm and the flashing red lights.

the impatient driver at the pharmacy drive-thru squealing her tires and then went inside and threw a fit.

our out-of-control lawmakers for creating and supporting censorship laws, is book banning and burning laws next?

not understanding we won’t be fine with this administration.

the problem being that “representatives” don’t represent the people.

those responsible for the timing of the lights on 25th Street.

not knowing how their own department’s time record worked.

Happy Birthday to

Angie Cunningham, from your family and Donna.

Melanie Stamper, from your family, Deborah, Missy and Donna.

Toni Whiteside, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.

Gary Poland, Sr., from Bethel Baptist Church.

Happy Belated Birthday to

Debbie Barr.