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The old war planes, those were the days

by | Jun 14, 2013 | Column

At a recent directors meeting of the Auburn/Opelika Velvet Bean Growers Association, the subject of World War II airplanes came up. I was plumb ashamed at the ignorance displayed about things that everybody should know. So, I will now give a very, very brief capsule...

Running for tiaras

by | Jun 14, 2013 | Column

I have been challenged. BigHouse Foundation is participating in the Disney Princess Half Marathon 2014 at Disney World. The organization is recruiting runners for their team. I was seriously doubtful that I would be able to participate due to my creaky joints and...

Making arrangements for your dog should you die

by | Jun 14, 2013 | Column

Recently, my Facebook newsfeed has frequently featured dogs in need of rehoming due to the death of their owner, including a pair of senior labs whose sweet, graying faces bring tears to my eyes. I have a dog in obedience class right now who was adopted after his...

Legals – 6/14

by | Jun 14, 2013 | Legals

In the Probate Court of Lee County State of Alabama In Re: The Estate of Arthur R. Chriss, Deceased Notice of Appointment to be published by Personal Representative Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 24 day of May,...

by | Jun 7, 2013 | Editorial Board, Opinions

If we told you Alabama used to be an agricultural state most of you would nod your heads in agreement. If I told you it still was many of you would say “No way.” Well, you would be dead wrong. Agriculture, forestry and their related industries account for a staggering...