By Ann Cipperly After serving as principal at two Opelika City Schools, Laura Hartley retired in 2017 and has been enjoying gardening with her...
Former Principal Laura Hartley Enjoys Gardening, Canning in Retirement
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Ann Cipperly Articles
Jane Haynie Recalls Family Cookbook, Life In Opelika Over The Years
By Ann Cipperly At her home on Fourth Avenue in Opelika, Jane Haynie is surrounded by family photos and mementos as she talks about the small...
Plan a Low Country Boil for Offering Easy, Casual Hospitality
By Ann Cipperly Low country or lowcountry boil is an easy way to offer hospitality during summer and fall months following football games. You don’t...
Serve Seasonal Fresh Fruit in a Variety of Ways
By Ann Cipperly Fresh fruit is delicious by itself, or it can be used in making breads, pies, cakes, jellies and jams, as well as adding a fresh,...
Farm-To-Table Produce Provides Nutritious, Flavorful Sides
By Ann Cipperly When I was growing up in Opelika, July was a slow, easy-going month with shelling peas on the front porch or under the Chinaberry...
Plan a Hawaiian-Inspired Party for Summer Hospitality
By Ann Cipperly A Hawaiian inspired party can be fun for gathering again with family and friends. While in Hawaii, a Kalua pig is cooked in a dirt...
Celebrate America’s Birthday With Plenty of Good Food
By Ann Cipperly As fireworks light up the night sky, be sure to have plenty of good food for celebrating the Fourth of July. Whether you are at the...
Wanda Lewis Enjoying Retirement After Leading Boys & Girls Clubs
By Ann Cipperly With her mother, grandmother and a great aunt being dedicated teachers who had a passion for encouraging children to achieve their...
Cal James Jr. Shares Thoughts On Fatherhood, Recalls Father’s Influence
By Ann Cipperly Following in his father’s footsteps, Cal James Jr. does not spend much time on personal hobbies such as golf. Instead, instead he...