I have test driven 2023 and am ready for it to be over. I already have lost two friends, had Cleo at the emergency room, and still cannot see out of my eye. Along with some other minor calamities, this year has sucked so far. I hope your new year is doing okay.

Bad/good news, Alva's Market is closing, but Venture foods has purchased it, so it will remain open. I hope they will have competitive prices and retain the employees. Good luck to Randy and Mary in retirement.

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