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*****James Ross Leonard had an early surprise 80th birthday party on Monday, September 7. He was joined by family & friends from all over Texas. His grandson, Chuck Schuetz and wife, Anna Schuetz, came all the way from New York. What a treat!!

*****Mari and Steven Earney were in Johnson City over the Labor Day weekend visiting Dad & Granddad Mike Earney. On Sunday they traveled to Comfort to visit Michael, Dana & Noah Earney for the holiday.

*****Congratulations to grandparents Bobby & Delores Fenton and new aunt Sonya & uncle Michael Preston. They have a brand new member of their family - Tripp Mason Martin, son of Becky & Bill Martin of Boerne.

*****Keagan Solomon, son of Missy Solomon, celebrated his birthday at the city park Saturday with family and friends.

*****Welcome back to Tommy & Mary Ann Thurlkill! They have been summering in Mexico, but there’s no place like Texas. Oh, darn! They missed our 69 days of 100 plus temperatures!

*****Irma Nell Simpson spent a few days this past week at her ranch in San Saba. Several members of her family – kids, grandkids & great grandkids – joined her.

*****You might be a Johnson City native if you can remember when C & C Diner/convenience store was Rosie’s Beauty Salon.

*****Happy Birthday wishes to: September 18th – James Ross Leonard, Dana Bushnell, Blanche Casparis, Elnora Kneese & Riley Birck; September 19th – Linda Bray, Chris Schultz & Beverly Voron; September 20th – Shelbi Haynes, Perry Sultemeier, & Lawrence Dildine; September 21st – Andy Eubanks, Terry Goodwin, James R. Sultemeier, Mike Langford; September 22nd – Christine Keene Farrell; September 23rd – Janice Fox, Irma Sanchez, Dooley Smith & Michelle Conlon; and on September 24th – Kim Underwood, Eddie Ortiz & Frana Keith.

*****Anniversary congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Matt Pletcher, Larry & Jerry Martin and Paul & Sheryl Watt on September 20th; to Randy & Sophie Solomon on September 21st; to Ronnie & Trish Bushnell on September 22nd;

*****Tip for the week: A sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed. (hmmmmmm).

*****I’ll see you again when there’s more news! Speaking of news, if you have some, email it to imasnoop01@gmail.com.