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Jewelry By Design celebrates 20 years

Jewelry By Design celebrates 20 years

by | Apr 13, 2015 | Community, Slider

By Alison James Associate Editor When it comes to jewelry, Mark and Tammy Nelson have the experience to back up their claims of expertise – their business, Jewelry By Design, is celebrating 20 years of operation. Mark, an Opelika High School graduate, has been a...

Memories of a magic year

by | Apr 13, 2015 | Column

Somebody mentioned the year 1937. To me, that’s kind of a magical time. Oh, sure I know how it really was, at least for communities like ours: no electricity, outdoor toilets, wood-burning stoves, manpower and mule power, almost no money. Still, in my mind, it was...

Spring is here

by | Apr 13, 2015 | Column

Spring is definitely my favorite time of the year. Nothing compares to the re-emergence of life following the dreadful winter season. Beautiful flowers, birds and a plethora of pasty white legs, including mine, have made their way onto the scene, and I wouldn’t have...

‘Registered’ dog: does it matter?

by | Apr 13, 2015 | Column

As you peruse for sale listings of dogs in ads or on websites, you’ll see dogs that are registered with various organizations. Oftentimes people discussing the quality of their dog will mention that he’s registered in an attempt to prove the dog’s merit. What does it...