by The Observer Staff | Aug 22, 2014 | Community
By Greg Markley Opelika Observer In an “Observer” article in May 2013, Michael Fimiani, president of Fimiani Development Corporation, was enthusiastic about his efforts to rebrand and revitalize the former Midway Plaza at 3700 Pepperell Parkway. He still is: Only a...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 22, 2014 | Community
By Alison James Associate Editor Lawyer Cody Foote’s office and mediation rooms are full of pictures of still water, green meadows and blue skies. “When people come to an attorney or to mediation, they’re in conflict – something is bothering them,” Foote said. “What I...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 22, 2014 | Community
By Donna Williamson Opelika Observer Officiating football has been Jeff Hilyer’s “hobby” for 35 years. On the high school level, he has been a registered official with the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) since 1980. On the collegiate level, he is a...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 21, 2014 | Column
A former client recently moved to Colorado. She called me prior to her move to schedule a Canine Good Citizen test for her dogs. She needed the test because the landlord in her new apartment building required a CGC on any dog living there. She’s also hoping to use her...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 21, 2014 | Column
I had two shows this past weekend, and both went rather well. I can’t always make that claim. I did a show in Tuscaloosa last year, and they don’t care too much for Alabama jokes. Much like an under-performing Bama field goal kicker, I feared for my life. The first...
