All the Columbus News I'm Allowed to Print

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HAPPY Eid ul-Fitr day. Eid ul-Fitr celebrates the ending of the Arab Holy month of fasting, Ramadan. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fiṭr means "to break fast". So I suppose it's like fat Tuesday in reverse, even though it is Tuesday.

Anyway if you see an Arab today greet him with ‘Īd mubārak or even ‘Īd sa‘īd.
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Lots of cool Columbus news today.

One thing I really hate when watching our beloved TV is when a local talking newshead comes on and says there is late breaking exciting important news, tune in at 10:00 to hear it. Well, FU!! If it was THAT important tell me now.

Well, I'm going to do that today. Make sure you buy the Columbus Journal Saturday as there will be some interesting news.

Speaking of Udey Dam - OH - IT'S NOT OVER, IT'S NEVER OVER. Without going into details (I don't know any details) it seems the DNR has decided to play their Wild Card when it comes to the Udey Dam debacle. I didn't know they had a wild card but it seems that they did and played it.

So just when you thought this whole Udey business was coming to a close - OH - DNR says Game On.
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So I was reading between the lines from the conversation I was overhearing and here is what I think I might of might not have heard.

You know that they SAID they were tearing up the parking lot next to the Capri for the new Columbus Visitor unmanned kiosk (not sure, must be some Russian space thing)? Well, I think I might or might not had heard that this will be the future home of . . . . you guessed it, The Udey Dam. Yea- it will be Columbus's newest "go to" exhibit of ancient cement.

But - that is totally ridicules and I'm not sure if that is actually feasible. HOWEVER - I DID hear that within the next 6 weeks (or was that IN 6 weeks) the powers that be are hoping to have a major announcement about a grocery store.

There have been meetings with a major chain and things are moving along. Coincidence? Udey Dam? Major grocery store? Could the store be INSIDE Udey Dam? Killing two birds with one stone (if you are into killing birds with stones).

Seriously though - The Grocery store is getting closer and there is some major news about Udey coming this weekend.

HOWEVER - the REALLY interesting news is the WWII Museum. Here is what I have heard. When the CDA heard of this project they classified it as a "long shot". But things have progressed and now Columbus is one of I believe 3 towns on the short list for what would become one of the worlds largest WWII Museums. (I'm now being serious).

You heard that correct! One of the worlds largest collections of WWII vehicles. Along with this would be a hotel and a restaurants. It seems collectors of WWII vehicles are getting together and wanted some place to show off their vehicles and are looking for a major museum and Columbus is in the running.

Something else going on is that Columbus owns 80 acres of real estate and a year long study is being performed on how to make this 80 acres into a go to destination park! (meaning a REALLY nice a park). Maybe . . . . .a MUSEUM?????

They have an intern from UW Madison that is making this a major school project and he seems to be really amped on making this area into something special.


HOWEVER - there is some other news I'm a little miffed at.

It seems our hero, Steve Sobiek, saved Columbus like $1.5 million dollars. How did he do this? Well, what SOME people call that big rusty building or as some people lovingly call it "That piece of sh*t rust bucket" was sold to some huge company up dare in Minnesota. So instead of Columbus footing the bill for it's assumed demolition (like Udey?) someone else has to do it.

BUT - I feel this was a big mistake by Steve and I'm surprised hero #2, Boyd Kraemer, has not taken away the keys to Steves electric car.

You see Boyd has been pushing to get some sort of big "WELCOME" sign beckoning people into Columbus. BOYD - this has been staring you in the face!! I'm surprised you have not thought of this!! Come on dude - think outside the box!

What better way to draw attention to Columbus!!
It's almost as good as the St. Louis Arch!!

HELLO !! KNOCK KNOCK ANYBODY HOME??

There are other things going on with Columbus that tell me this is not an ordinary town . . . .. hmmmm . . . that came out wrong . . . . there are lots of GOOD things going on. The Fireman's Tavern and the former James Street Restaurant have been getting attention lately for one thing but I have not heard any news about a brew pub.

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OK - on a completely different subject. I had what I consider one of the best beers I have ever had and then fell asleep after drinking it last night!

New Glarus Dancing Man Wheat. WOW - I drank this and said WOW. Then I looked it up on the brew sites and I find out it actually IS one of the best brews made according to people that drink copious amounts of different brews. Then I fell asleep because while it has an amazing flavor "Starts with a nice mild ripe banana and clove flavor, then the spice kicks in with cinnamon and nutmeg taking turns on the palate. Next, there is a wave of honey and a nice nuttiness that finishes creamy." it also has 7.2% ABV.

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I woke up to see the 2nd half of Monday Night Football and what a game that was. The most dominating offensive production I have ever seen out of a team that loses! Miami ran 84 plays to Indianapolis's 35. Time of possession was 46 to 14. Miami had the ball for 13:30 in the 3rd quarter.

That's it for today - big meeting.
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Rod