From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on December 31, 2013. View the original page.
Year: 2013
Challenge Answered – My Vision for 2014
Recently I was challenged to create a blog post about my vision for the New Year. First, I picked three words that would be the foundation of that vision. Being former military, I had to find something with a catchy acronym. So is it really a surprise I chose the words āUltimate Final Organizationā or UFO? (Collective sigh from my friends!) Iāve got lots on the plate in 2014. Several broadcast trade shows to help… Read More
Time for Jerry Katz to get His Journal On!
Iāve never been one to keep a written journal. Especially when computers came along and Ā I could just type stuff. I always felt the blog Iāve done since the late 1990ās was my journal. And there have been plenty of apps for that as well. Ā Although Iād have to admit that Iāve lost many post as the blog has taken on new looks over time. Several months ago, friend George Purves was flipping thru the… Read More
“Take Shape for Life” Making for a Healthier Jerry Katz!
Along with being Christmas, today marks the twenty first week Iāve been on a Life Style change to eat better and lose weight. Where the holidays have been a problem for me the past few weeks, Iāve lost an amazing 38 pounds in this time. If you know me, this is the second time for some weight loss in the past several years, but this time Iām doing more than losing weight. A former co-workers… Read More
Auburn Win Christmas Lights – YouTube Tuesday
I’m sure many have seen this on Facebook, bit I thought I’d share here. Check out more of what the Burton Family has done with their lights here: http://www.youtube.com/user/BurtonChristmasLites?feature=watch
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on December 24, 2013. View the original page.
Opelika’s Fiber to the House “I Like It!”
Iāve been making lots of changes in my life the past few months. Thereās the weight loss plan, which is more of a life style change than some plan to just lose weight, but more on that in another post. Three weeks ago, I Cut the Cable!Ā After review of my home television habits and phone usage, I dropped both of them and opted to just have high speed internet.Ā After all, I spend all… Read More
Last Day of School for 2013
When students get finished today, it’s no school for the Holidays. From Opelika School’s Beckiy Brown this note: “The Opelika City Schools will be closed for Christmas Holidays fromĀ December 23, 2013-January 3, 2014. Students and teachers will return onĀ Monday, January 6, 2014. Ā The Board of Education office will resume normal business hours onĀ Thursday, January 2, 2014.” From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on December 20, 2013. View the original page… Read More
App Spammer Alert! – Glide Vedeo Texting
I figure anytime that I get a text from someone that doesn’t normally send me things, it might be some spam. Such was the case on one from my neighbor Rick this evening. If he’s not telling me my dogs are out, then it’s probably not real. Below are three screen shots to show the progression of the event. First, Rick’s Text. First thing to do, send back a “Stop” to end the Madness. Second… Read More
Friday Night in Opelika
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on December 11, 2013. View the original page.
Weekend Ahead – First Friday & Saturday Christmas Parade
Do the First Friday’s seem to be coming around quicker these days than in the past. I know there’s only one each month, but really. Tonight the downtown stores are open late. Grab friends and shop and enjoy dinner in Opelika. Christmas Parade Saturday Morning at 10 AM. Parking along the parade setup route will be a “No No” beginning at 8:30 AM. And many downtown streets will be closed for the duration. Ā A polite… Read More
Road Closing on Monday
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has let the City of Opelika knowĀ that beginning on Monday, December 9, 2013, access to Cunningham Drive from FrederickĀ Road will be CLOSED TO TRAFFIC for approximately FIVE (5) DAYS, due to construction ofĀ the Frederick Road widening project managed by ALDOT.Ā The only local access to Cunningham Drive will be from Pepperell Parkway, via NorthĀ Street or from downtown Opelika, via 1stĀ āRoad closed to thru trafficā signs and barricades will be placed… Read More
