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After a snowy weekend, festive blooms for celebrations

By Ann Butler

Neighbors columnist

These people may need snow tires to go into the high country for their birthdays:

Jim Edmanson, John Kessell, Jim Welch, Janice Martin, Lacy Williams, David Best III, Micah Priest, Dorman McShan, Jennifer McLaughlin, Kip Stransky, Holly Chavez, Mark Donahue, Larry House, John Lavengood and Anne Battani.

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Ken and Paula Seay may need an umbrella for two for their anniversary this week.

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