We just finished up tallying our Readers Choice votes and are now busy letting our winners know the good news.

As I waited for County Clerk Lisa Greer and her staff to check in the final precinct officers of the evening and get a final tally for Tuesday’s Primary Election, I reminisced about the past. On Tuesday, the few members of the press who were on duty for the election sat at a table in the courthouse annex basement and listened as election board member Ricky Collins read off each precinct total.

It was an honor for my staff and me to host a celebration to recognize this year’s 20 Under 40 class during a banquet last week. As I researched our winners to compile information on them, I came away as I do every year, encouraged by their character and resilience.