Month: January 2009

Great Moneysaving Service!

I always love it when I’m out for a service and find someone that could very easily do something and charge me and I wouldn’t think twice, only to have them not recommend that service.  So with that being said a Kudos goes to Express Oil at Tiger Town. I ran in at lunch on Friday for an overdue oil change.  I’ve had the truck approaching 3 years and figured a new air filter might be needed… Read More

Opelika Announces “Citizens Planning Academy”

The City of Opelika’s Planning Department has designed, and is offering, a “ Citizens Planning Academy ” for interested persons in the Opelika area.  The 2009 Citizen’s Planning Academy will begin on Monday, February 23, 2009.  The academy is open to all Opelika residents and will be held in the Administration Building, Planning Commission Chambers at 700 Fox Trail.  (Main entrance located on Jeter Street across from Greater Peace Baptist Church).  The class will consist… Read More

Behind the Red Door – The Beans

I’ve asked several friends to provide some regular input to the Opelika Daily News in coming months.  Dennis Smythe is the General Manager of Red Door June Coffee and Floral Company , and here with a little coffee talk!  Two things struck me during my first visit to Opelika last January: First, there were only a few places to get good coffee and none were downtown. Second, I fell in love with the character of… Read More

Residentail

This cozy 1100 sq ft, 3 bedroom with 1 full bath home has  hardwood floors upstairs, new central heat and air conditioning, new kitchen with stainless appliances. This home is close to down town and banks. Located on Torbert Ave in the historic district, located off Columbus Park way it is the perfect for anyone who wants to be close to downtown Opelika or the Interstate and its amenities. This property is offer at $595… Read More

Free Breakfast Can Help Food Bank

Got a note from Martha Faupel, the Executive Director of the Food Bank of East Alabama about a fund raiser this coming week. Accroding to Martha “Something big is brewing at Panera Bread, and you’re invited. On Wednesday,  January 28, the Auburn, Alabama area bakery-cafe is inviting customers to celebrate Panera’s new breakfast experience by sharing free cups of its new Light and Dark Roast coffees, as well as samples of its three grilled breakfast… Read More

drinking and drawing #3 Monday

It’s RC and his friends gathering over at Eighth and Rail Monday night for the Third in a series of “drinking and drawing”.   It’s anyone that likes to sketch or doodle or draw anything.  RC will have some sketch books to draw in, or bring your own. Draw something for someone else, or for yourself.  The second event a month or so ago, some students from Auburn were part of the crowd. Eighth and… Read More

Consumer Auto Relief (CAR) Act of 2009

On January 9th, Congressman Mike Rogers introduced legislation to give a deduction for 2009 taxes for the private purchase of a new car this year. If passed, the quicker you buy, the bigger the deduction. The bill has moved to the House Ways and Means committee for review. Good Luck! Here’s how part of the bill reads… ‘SEC. 224. INCENTIVES TO CONSUMERS AND LENDERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PASSENGER VEHICLE DURING 2009. ‘(a) Deduction… Read More

Some Website�Updates

First, thanks to Charter Bank for renewing their support of the Opelika Daily News with their continuation of the ad you see in the sidebar to the right. Also, David Drummond, our painter friend that has joined the sponsor list for a few months. Also in the sidebar, you’ll find a link to the Opelika Public Schools. That banner ad is a public service contribution from the site, as a quick link to things going… Read More

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