September Restaurant Inspections

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October 23, 2016

The information below was compiled from reports of the health departments of Bartholomew and Johnson counties. Critical violations may expose customers to illnesses and typically must be corrected immediately or within days. Noncritical violations, if not corrected, could lead to critical violations or make critical violations more likely to occur.

ZwanzigZ

1038 Lafayette Ave., Columbus

Sept. 8

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 1

AFC Sushi and Steam Table at Kroger

360 National Road, Columbus

Sept. 8

Critical violations: 1

Hand washing sink not accessible in food prep area. Sink used to store large bowl and employee observed using prep sink for hand washing.

Noncritical violations: 2

Kroger

3060 N. National Road, Columbus

Sept. 8

Critical violations: 1

Hand washing sink not reaching minimum of 100 degrees in the Starbucks area.

Noncritical violations: 5

Sweet Rose Bakehouse

1604 Home Ave., Columbus

Sept. 9

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: None

Columbus Food Mart

1105 Washington St., Columbus

Sept. 9

Critical violations: 2

Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be kept clean to the sight and touch. The interior of the microwave oven is soiled with dried on food particles. Hand washing sinks must be kept clean. The front hand washing sink is badly soiled.

Noncritical violations: 18

Taqueria Lopez

1791 State St., Columbus

Sept. 9

Critical violations: 4

An employee drink, in an open container, stored on a shelf inside cooler. Potentially hazardous food prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be properly date-labeled. Cooked pork in the reach-in cooler and cooked rice in the underneath reach-in cooler are not date labeled. Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at proper temperatures; hot foods at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above and cold foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Refrigerated beans were measured at 85 degrees Fahrenheit and pork in the warming cabinet was measured at 77 degrees. Hand washing sinks must be kept clean. The hand washing sink in the kitchen is soiled with dried particles.

Noncritical violations: 10

Downtown Grocery

1121 Washington St., Columbus

Sept. 9

Critical violations: 1

Cross contamination of food must be prevented by proper storage. Raw shell eggs are stored above ready-to-eat product in the walk-in cooler.

Noncritical violations: 11

LG-1 Food Mart

1521 State St., Columbus

Sept. 9

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: None

Kroger

3060 N. National Road, Columbus

Sept. 12

Critical violations: 1

The hand washing sink in the Starbucks area still not functioning properly and providing a minimum of 100 degree water.

Noncritical violations: 1

Burger King

2725 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus

Sept. 12

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 8

Best Western

11780 U.S. 31 North, Edinburgh

Sept. 12

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: None

Dollar General

3880 25th St., Columbus

Sept. 12

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 3

Holiday Inn Express

12225 N. Executive Drive, Edinburgh

Sept. 12

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: None

Cummins Tech Center

1900 McKinley Ave., Columbus

Sept. 12

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 2

Tonala

628 Main St., Columbus

Sept. 13

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 3

Las Mangonadas

1457 Central Ave., Columbus

Sept. 13

Critical violations: 4

An employee drink, in an open container, stored on the shelf in the reach-in cooler. Food must be protected against cross contamination by proper storage. Raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat produce in reach-in cooler. Materials used in the construction of utensils and food contact surfaces or equipment nay not allow the migration of deleterious substance of foods. Food product stored in a garbage bag. Toxic items must be properly date labeled. A spray bottle of cleaning agent was not properly labeled.

Noncritical violations: 9

Snappy Tomato Pizza

2451 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus

Sept. 13

Critical violations: 1

Can opener blade soiled with dried on food particles. Ice chute on soft drink dispenser soiled with a mold-like substance. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be kept clean to the sight and touch.

Noncritical violations: 8

Marco’s Pizza

2019 25th St., Columbus

Sept. 13

Critical violations: 2

Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents. A large can of black olives that is severely dented along the seams was found in the storage shelf. Food contact surfaces must be kept clean to the sight and touch. Racks are soiled with a build up of food particles.

Noncritical violations: 8

Gramz Bakery and Cafe

409 Washington St., Columbus

Sept. 13

Critical violations: 2

Children in the food preparation area, including child in high chair. Various children’s toys in food prep area. Children are to be kept in a non-food prep area and may not play or consume food in food prep area. Hand washing sink turned off in food prep area. The sink is to be operable and accessible at all times.

Noncritical violations: 12

Jimmy John’s

2115 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus

Sept. 14

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 1

Courtyard Columbus Tipton Lakes

3888 Mimosa Drive, Columbus

Sept. 15

Critical violations: 2

Working containers of toxic items must be clearly labeled with the content’s common name. A spray bottle of cleaning agent not properly labeled. Toxic items must be stored in a manner that prevents contamination of food. Container of stainless steel polish was stored on top of the ice machine.

Noncritical violations: 10

Days Inn

3445 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus

Sept. 15

Critical violations: 1

There are no sink stoppers available for the three-compartment sink, therefore the sink cannot be used.

Noncritical violations: 4

The Sandwich Shop

1644 Orinoco Ave., Columbus

Sept. 15

Critical violations: 1

Dish washing machine not sanitizing dishes with chemical sanitizer.

Noncritical violations: None

Riviera Mi Tierra

1461 Central Ave., Columbus

Sept. 19

Critical violations: 2

Potentially hazardous foods to remain hot in storage at 135 degrees or above. Cooked beef, rice, onions, peppers in pans at 98 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat slicer slightly soiled and in need of routine cleaning and sanitizing.

Noncritical violations: 1

Robert and Tressia Hallawell

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October 23, 2016

Robert and Tressia Hallawell of North Vernon plan to celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary with their family.

Mr. Hallawell and the former Tressia Barnes were married Oct. 25, 1953, at New Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church.

Mr. Hallawell is retired owner and operator of Hallawell’s Feed Store in North Vernon.

Mrs. Hallawell retired from ITT and Contel Telephone Co.

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The couple have two children, Debra Lynn Hallawell Johnson and Jo Ann Hallawell. They also have one grandchild and three great-grandchildren.

Bill and Martha Duke

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October 23, 2016

Bill and Martha Duke of Franklin plan a private family celebration for their 70th wedding anniversary.

Mr. Duke and the former Martha Hyatt were married in Franklin Nov. 10, 1946.

Mr. Duke retired from Reliance Electric and Mrs. Duke retired from Fifth Third Bank.

The couple have five children, David (Chella) Duke, Carolyn (David) Billingsley, James Duke, Scott (Nancy) Duke and Jeff (Tess) Duke. They also have 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.

Solik-Ward

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October 23, 2016

Elizabeth Ann Solik and Eric Muller Ward, both of Columbus, announce their engagement.

Ms. Solik is the daughter of Dr. William and Shari Solik of Columbus. She is a 2007 graduate of Columbus North High School and a 2011 graduate of Indiana University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. She is a third-grade teacher at St. Bartholomew Catholic School.

Mr. Ward, the son of Dr. Eric and Kathy Ward of Peoria, Illinois, is an engineer at Cummins Inc. He is a 2007 graduate of Peoria Notre Dame High School, a 2011 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a 2015 graduate of Purdue University, with a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.

The wedding will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 19 at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church.

Brougher-Lawrence

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October 23, 2016

Andrew Brougher and Kelsey Lawrence were married July 9, 2016, at Valle Vista Country Club, with Tyler Tolbert officiating.

A reception followed the ceremony.

The couple reside in Indianapolis.

The bride is the daughter of Tom and Dana Lawrence of Carmel. She is employed by Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ).

The groom is the son of Joe and Debbie Brougher of Columbus. He is a student at Indiana University School of Medicine.

Paige Long of Fishers was maid of honor. Megan Noonan of Carmel and Rebecca Davis and Rachel Brougher, both of Columbus, were bridesmaids.

Anthony Wurl of Beloit, Wisconsin, was best man. Caleb Huber of Indianapolis, Harrison Lin of Carmel and Conner Ayers of Los Angeles were groomsmen. Samuel, Asher and Peter Foster were ring bearers.

Whitted-Walters

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Audrey Whitted and Travis Walters, both of Columbus, announce their engagement.

Ms. Whitted is the daughter of Alan and Billie Whitted of Hillcrest Drive. A physical therapist at Columbus Regional Hospital, she is a 2006 graduate of Columbus East High School, a 2010 graduate of Indiana University and a 2013 graduate of the University of Evansville.

Mr. Walters, the son of Brooks and Tina Walters of Boonville, is a 2012 graduate of the University of Evansville, with a degree in mechanical engineering and is a vehicle performance engineer at Cummins Inc.

The wedding will be at 4:30 p.m. June 24 at First Christian Church.

Thompson- Moore

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October 23, 2016

Carroll Thompson and Jewell Moore were married at noon Oct. 22, 2016, at Wilson Chapel, by Pastor Cody Hutchinson.

A reception followed the ceremony.

Rob Thompson and Sandy Leahigh were attendants.

Drinking moonshine as Indiana’s economy declines

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October 23, 2016

The campaigns for governor and 125 seats in the General Assembly are winding down. We’ll be relieved soon from the slurs and insults of competing camps. Commercials will return to products supposed to make us regular again.

The big question of these elections is “Will anything be done by state government to make Indiana more attractive as a place to live and a place to run a business?”

Every candidate has a plan. That’s wonderful. But plans don’t do well in our legislature because most Hoosiers believe we don’t have any real problems and they elect people who agree with them.

After all, we already have the Lord’s blessing (“Ain’t God good to Indiana?”). Plus many business publications declare Indiana the winner in promising few quality government services and delivering less.

We’re becoming the North Korea of the Western Hemisphere. Our state government tells us how fine life is here and most of our news media print and broadcast all the good news they can find in self-serving press releases.

However, Indiana is trending down relative to other states. We currently rank as the 16th most populous state, with 6.6 million residents. We gained 136,000 since the Census of 2010 (22nd among the 50 states), which translates to a 2.1 percent increase (32nd) compared to the national growth rate of 4.1 percent.

Natural increase, the excess of births over deaths, accounted for 95 percent of our population growth. You aren’t troubled by meeting strangers in Indiana.

International migration ranked us 20th at 57,000, offset by net domestic out migration of 47,000. Thus, we ended up with only 10,000 new residents. We also lost 3,000 for unknown reasons.

Did you get that? About 47,000 more Americans chose to leave Indiana than to move here from elsewhere in the U.S. In a free country, where you can move anywhere, anytime, without a permit from the government, losing population through domestic migration is … at minimum … embarrassing.

To add to our embarrassment, 58 of our 92 counties lost population, during an economic recovery, between 2010 and 2015. And we’re told how well Indiana is doing.

Why are people leaving? There are many reasons, but our state’s economy is one. No, it wasn’t the recession, as some politicians want you to believe.

Between 2005 and 2010, the Indiana economy, measured by Real GDP, grew by 3.3 percent, a shade better than the 2.9 percent increase enjoyed by the nation. Yet, when the recovery got rolling, 2010 to 2015, the U.S. gained 9.5 percent while, Indiana — “the state that works” — “business friendly Indiana” — advanced by only 1.7 percent.

Our share of U.S. GDP fell from 1.91 percent in 2005 to 1.86 percent in 2015. I can hear it now, “What’s the fuss over 0.05 percent?” The answer: “$6.7 billion in foregone output by Hoosier businesses and possibly 66,000 Hoosier jobs in 2015.”

Yes, indeed, somebody’s been drinking strong moonshine while the moonlight’s fair along the Wabash.

Morton Marcus is an economist, writer and speaker who may be reached at mortonjmarcus@yahoo.com.

Letter: Does none of Clinton’s past matter?

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October 23, 2016

From: Barbara Phillips

Columbus

This is in response to Cheryl Underwood’s letter. I hope you can get past the smear campaign, which hasn’t been proven, and see what this election is about. Supreme Court picks. We will lose our freedoms. Hillary Clinton for abortions and record of corruption. Benghazi. These mothers lost their sons. Does none of this matter? When this country is gone from another politician being elected, will you righteous people ask yourselves, “How did this happen?” Political correctness is already destroying our way of having to talk. Seriously, you need to read “War on Women.”

Letter: Send Young to Washington as U.S. senator

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October 23, 2016

From: Steve Eldridge

Jeffersonville

I am a resident of the 9th Congressional District in Indiana served by Todd Young for the past few years. I have had the opportunity to speak with and listen to Todd on a few occasions. Indiana will do itself and America a great favor by sending him back to Washington, this time as our senator. He is a person of great integrity who has a common-sense approach to the numerous issues that our nation faces.

We need someone who will stand up with pride for our nation and a servant’s attitude to counter the failed policies of the current administration and be a strong leading voice in our future. Todd has proven throughout his life his desire to serve and has demonstrated the leadership qualities that are sorely lacking in much of Washington today. His opponent failed to stand up for our values previously and abandoned Indiana as his state of residence after his stint as senator.

Your vote for Todd will be a vote for the values and ideas that Hoosiers stand for and America needs. I ask you to carefully consider your future and the futures of our children because, when you do so, you also will want Todd Young as our senator.