Running association plans Toys for Tots race

By Alison James Associate Editor Toys are often the hope and dream of children on Christmas morning. For years, United States Marines have made those hopes and dreams come true for needy children, and the Auburn Opelika Running and Track Association is doing its part...

Pumpkin treats your pup will love

By Karlene Turkington Pumpkin bread, pumpkin spiced latte, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin soup, even pumpkin beer; come autumn there is no shortage of pumpkin flavored yummies to tempt your palate. With Halloween past, you might be tempted to give in to your...

Lock your doors

By Jody Fuller When I was a kid, we never locked the door to our house. In fact, we didn’t even have a key to the door. We had a couple of missing windowpanes, too. We’d go off to Panama City for a few days and leave the door unlocked without ever giving it a second...

Thanks a lot

By Norma J. Kirkpatrick By the time my children could walk and talk, I began to teach them the importance of saying “thank you.” I told them I didn’t do nice things for people who didn’t say “thank you.”  That really wasn’t entirely true.  I had met plenty of adults...

11-14 Obituaries

Mr. David S. Orrick Mr. David S. Orrick, 57, of Opelika died Nov. 3 at his home. Funeral services are were Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Garden Hills Cemetery.Mr. Orrick is survived by his devoted wife, Cynthia Orrick; his...