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Reaping a harvest

by | Oct 17, 2014 | Column

Last Monday night, the hubs and I sat down at a beautifully set table at The Event Center. We were the first to be seated and in a few minutes we realized we didn’t know anyone else at table 36. I was surprised because my beloved owns a business (Integrity Auto...

Some hazards to human health

by | Oct 17, 2014 | Column

Research on causes of human fatalities, excluding those caused by diseases, collisions, accidental drownings while swimming and homicides, was revealing. Deaths caused by animals include, first and foremost, stings by bees, wasps and ants, which kill about 50 people...

A breast cancer survivor’s story retold

by | Oct 17, 2014 | Column

In the decade or so that I have been a columnist, I have seldom repeated a story. Somehow, when faced with an empty file and no ideas, something always comes up. Even now, I know what I would have written this week if I did not write this. However, recent events have...

A visit with Opelika’s Lynda and Chyron Wood

by | Oct 17, 2014 | Community

By Edna Ward  Opelika Observer Chyron and Lynda Wood were married more than 50 years ago.  Among gifts Chyron gave to Lynda not long after they were married was a tiny basket he carved from a peach seed. She added the basket to a chain and has worn it since. Chyron...

Opelika honors clergy at annual banquet

by | Oct 17, 2014 | Community

By Alison James Associate Editor Food, prayers, songs and testimonials marked the 18th annual Lee County Clergy Appreciation Dinner. Held Sept. 30, the dinner and ceremony at Greater Peace Baptist Church brought together representatives from more than 60 churches in...