Month: August 2007

It’s never easy when citizens are asked to vote on new taxes.  In this case, it’s a 7 mil increase on property taxes to help schools in Auburn, Opelika & Lee County.  I’ve talked to several folks about this and it’s a split vote among my friends.  For a typical property owner, the increase in taxes for a $100,000 property would be about $6 per month. The increase would also affect your tax fees.  In… Read More

Well, here’s one more picture from my roadtrip a week or so ago to Hailey, Idaho. This was about 20 minuets north of Ketchum, which has been under attack of wild fires the past week . In fact, our offices in Hailey have had issues with smoke for the past week.     The company I work for , Wicks has recently merged with Marketron International and taken a new name of Marketron Broadcast Solutions.  My trip… Read More

Man this week has just screamed by ! It’s been busy beyond all at work.  So I’ve not been here posting. Sorry, but the paycheck doesn’t come from this site. Grabbed dinner over at Cafe 123 on Thursday Night. John Robert dropped by work with a new meal and drink menu for the resturant that needed posting to his webiste. Got it up and a dinner at the cafe.  I’m a fan of the Shrimp… Read More

Music Friday Night at 8th & Rail is as headlined above. Tim Brantley is at the Tavern on Saturday Night this week.  Looking foward to dropping by a local place tonight. I’m Home! Read about the weekend shows here!

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on August 17, 2007. View the original page.

Wrapping up the Road Trip.  Can’t wait to see what else little buddy Bo had chewed up. Apparently, some new couch cushions are in order.  Another hint in the picutre above. So where am I.

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on August 15, 2007. View the original page.

Well, it’s darn pretty around town today . I’m working between a few mountains in a well known valley.  Good work session today.  The folks here are really nice, and we’ve done some nice bonding.  But wait, is that a Brew Pub down the street? (Actually there are several) Why yes it is.  I’m certainly not as famous as most that come to the area, but it was fun to hang with some locals in… Read More

While you think about that, check the calendar above. Lots on tap for Tuesday including the dedication of the Salem Shotwell Bridge.

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on August 13, 2007. View the original page.

I headed over to City Council’s Work Session after work to hear the discussion on the new recreation center for Opelika. If you can remember back, Envision Opelika brought a recommencation for a new recreation center several years ago. There have been some plans, a cost estimate, a new estimate that cost more and the final word at the meeting on Tuesday Night.  The cost had grown to 40 Million, but council said to take… Read More

It’s another one of those busy Tuesdays.   The Farmer’s Market in downtown Opelika on Railroad Avenue starts at 3PM. Summer Swing at Monkey Park, where the Lake Martin Jazz Masters – Big Band Sound, will be playing music of the major dance bands that kept America on the dance floor during the ‘30’s – ‘60’s. That’s at 7PM, but get there early for some eats. The Star Songwriter Series is over at 8th &amp… Read More

So, do I need to say anything else about this weeks weather?

Graphic from WSFA.com

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on August 6, 2007. View the original page.

I attended the lecture by Dennis Parker at Opelika Middle School on Monday Night. Dennis Parker is a football coach, but more importanly is the way he coaches, which included teaching kids about Character.  He spent 45 minutes to discuss the high points of the 8 hour series that OMS teachers will be introduced to on Wednesday. So how, do I condense my comments into a few words?  Gosh, that might be hard to do. … Read More