Zena Wynn, Romance Author

Town Notes

• Today's monthly meeting of the Town Commission was canceled to allow time for tempers to cool. Last month's meeting got out of hand as members argued the necessity of a garbage tax to defray the cost of waste management. It degenerated further when CM Abigail Winters was overheard telling CM Hiram Walker that his momma should have done the town a service and neutered his father BEFORE Hiram was born. Sheriff Rome Barrio had to separate the two and radio deputies to come and escort them home.
• The District School Board once again shot down proposals to expand Refuge's elementary school to include grades six through eight. Lack of funds to hire teachers was cited as reason.

Did You Know?

Alex Wolfe, Refuge's own doctor/veterinarian, announced his engagement last week, breaking many a heart as this imminently eligible bachelor was taken off of the market. The bride-to-be, a Ms. Kiesha Morgan, new to the area, arrived in what some are calling some very "mysterious" circumstances. Be that as it may, her arrival is good news for Refuge's residents.

Ms. Morgan announced plans to open a business right here in town. Ms. Maybel confirmed that the deed has been filed and Ms. Morgan is the new owner of the old hardware store that closed a few years back. Permits have been filed and renovations will be underway shortly.

While it is unfortunate to see another good man snatched from under our very noses, I think we can all appreciate the future employment opportunities this -- dare I say? -- happy event is bringing to pass.

Around Town

• Hugh Mosely, owner of Eat at Moe's, announced he is once again accepting applications for servers. Apply in person.
• Shift-N-Save is having a "Buy one get one Free" sale on canned vegetables.

Police Beat

Sam Aikens was arrested last night for Disturbing the Peace and Drunk and Disorderliness. Seems he tied one on and after leaving the Cock & Bull was seen standing outside Ms. Susie Tolbert?s house in the buff singing "Love Me Tender" to the owner's pit bull, Daisy. Daisy's resulting howls had neighbors calling the police.