by Hilary Hawks

Associate Editor

The idea for this hip and trendy new spot began a little over two years ago between longtime friends and Opelika citizens, Laura and Jay Pritchard and Ali and Ty Maloney.

Ali Maloney had always wanted to open up her own bakery; Laura Pritchard wanted to have her own coffee shop. So the two women, with their husbands, decided to put the ideas together and it was full steam ahead as the planning began.

This new hot spot is located in the same building as the original Overall Company from the mid-1800s. Back then, Overall manufactured Eagle Brand Overalls up until the Civil War when they began producing uniforms for the Southern military.

The Pritchard’s and Maloney’s figured that integrating the original name into their new venture would be appropriate.

And on Aug. 11, 2012, The Overall Company had its grand opening.

Overall offers handcrafted coffees that come straight from the farm and are roasted to perfection within five to 10 days to ensure a high quality and tasty freshness.

One of the coolest specialties offered at Overall are their handcrafted popsicles, or rather, “pops.” These vary in flavors from banana pudding, caramel, cookies and cream and chocolate hazelnut. Ali Maloney, the “pops” connoisseur, strives to use the freshest and locally-grown ingredients.

The Overall Company is a two-story building located on the corner of Avenue B and 10th Street in Opelika.

Along with the coffee bar and a freezer full of delicious pops, the first floor has a unique selection of wines and specialty beers for sale. The staff is eager to offer their ideas on which cheeses, also sold at the shop, pair best with the available beverages.

If you are craving something more than a decadent pastry to go with your cup of tea or hot coffee, then try a sandwich like the classic BLT or pimento cheese with bacon on a fresh biscuit.

In the next week, Ali Maloney said they hope to expand their menu even more.

“We’re hoping to have an off-site ice cream truck to sell our pops,” Maloney said. “And we will be offering more beer, wine, tea and coffee tastings.”

Since the grand opening in August, business has been booming for Overall.

“The business has been doing great,” Maloney said. “I’ve been surprised how many students have been coming, especially from Auburn.”

With the blues coffee-shop-type music playing overhead, one cannot help but notice the modern, cozy and creative decor. Inspired and decorated by Ashely Marsh, all of the lamps, chairs, tables and throw pillows that customers use while sipping their coffee and reading their books has a price tag on it. This eclectic mix of simple and unique decorating provides a relaxed ambience for people of all ages to enjoy.

The second level of the shop offers a place for local artists to display their artwork.

If you are interested in doing so, stop by and drop off your information and some samples of your work. Also upstairs is a large patio with ample seating, fans to keep cool and a superb view of downtown Opelika.

Chances are, if you stop by The Overall Company, you will be warmly greeted by Laura, Jay, Ali or Ty.

Ali may come by your table with a homemade pastry, like a mouthwatering double-chocolate brownie for you to try. And Laura will always greet you with a warm smile and chances are, if you go more than once, she’ll know your name.

The Overall Company is all local and all original. A one-of-a-kind spot and most definitely a great asset to a growing Opelika.

For more information, you can visit their website at www.overallco.com, find them on Facebook or call them at (334) 742-0100.

Overall is open Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. until 9 p.m., Friday and Saturdays from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sundays from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

 

SYNOPSIS OF ZONING NOTICE

The City Council of the City of Opelika will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 204 S. 7th Street, Opelika, Lee County, Alabama, to consider the adoption of an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map of the City of Opelika, Alabama, by zoning or districting the parcel of land hereinafter described as follows:

To a R-1 District (Rural District) the parcel of land hereinafter described:

Begin at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 19 North, Range 26 East, Lee County, Alabama; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 00 seconds West, 1404.14 feet to a point; thence North 0 degrees 45 minutes 12 seconds West, 345.09 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel to be described; thence continue North 0 degrees 45 minutes 12 seconds West, 194.56 feet to a point; thence North 64 degrees 16 minutes 09 seconds West, 44.25 feet to a point; thence North 77 degrees 24 minutes 14 seconds West, 167.42 feet to a point on the Easterly margin of Lee County Road No. 43; thence along the margin of Lee County Road No 43, South 28 degrees 07 minutes 20 seconds East, 165.31 feet to a point; thence leaving said margin of Lee County Road No. 43, South 72 degrees 41 minutes 47 seconds East, 301.54 feet to the point of beginning.

The above-described parcel of land is further described as 3373 Lee Road 54, Opelika, Alabama, 36804.

Public Notice of this Public Hearing with insertion of the proposed ordinance was first published on August 24, 2012 in the Opelika Observer. This notice is given pursuant to Section 11-52-78 Code of Alabama (1975).

THIS NOTICE is given under my hand this the 31st day of August, 2012.

/s/ R. G. Shuman

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA, ALABAMA

Legal run once on 8/31/12

 

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF: DERYEL M. BURTON, an incapacitated person.

NOTICE OF FILING OF PARTIAL SETTLEMENT

ANY INTERESTED PERSON: YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE that ANDY HORNSBY, Guardian and Conservator for DERYEL M. BURTON, has filed a Petition for Partial Settlement of the Estate of DERYEL M. BURTON, an incapacitated person and Tuesday the 25th day of September, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. has been set the date and time to hear said partial settlement at the Lee County Courthouse located at 215 South Ninth Street, Opelika, Lee County, Alabama.

Done this the 17 day of August 2012.

/s/: Bill English, Probate Judge

Margaret A. Mayfield

Attorney for Conservator PO box 809 Opelika, AL 36803 (334) 745-0333

Legal run on 8/24/12, 8/31/12 & 9/7/12

 

NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE

By virtue of a writ of execution dated the 15th day of August, 2012 directed and delivered to me as Sheriff of the County of Lee and issued out of the Circuit Court of Lee County, Alabama on a judgment rendered in such Court on Circuit Court Action Number 43-CV-2012-900242 on March 12, 2012 in favor of RES-GA AP, LLC, against DONALD G. LANIER for the sum of $1,602,894.74, I have heretofore on August 14, 2012, levied on all the right, title and interest of DONALD G. LANIER only in and to the following described real property situated in Lee County, Alabama, to-wit:

PROPRTY ONE:

LOT 314 – GROVE HILL – LAKEWOOD SD, PB17/86, D 2171, PG 0000469, PPIN 29520.

THIS ADDRESS IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

1539 LAKEWOOD PLACE, AUBURN, LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA 36830.

PROPERTY TWO:

LOT 71 – HARMON ESTATES SD, SECTION 4, WD 2197, PG 0000960, PPIN 51248.

THIS ADDRESS IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

246 HARMON DR, AUBURN, LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA 36832.

PROPERTY THREE:

LOT 86 – THE BROOK SD, PLAT 30-179, WD 2378, PG 0000007, PPIN 72929.

THIS ADDRESS IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

2307 MORGAN DR, AUBURN, ALABAMA 36830.

Public notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, as Sheriff of Lee County, Alabama, will on the 1ST of OCTOBER, 2012 at 12:00 noon sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, in front of the Lee County Courthouse located at 215 South 9th Street, Opelika, Alabama, all the right, title and interest of DONALD G. LANIER, in and to the above described real property, to satisfy such execution, together with interest and costs thereon.

Dated this the --16th of AUGUST, 2012.

SHERIFF OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA

BY: /s/ Jay M. Jones

Sheriff

Legal run on 8/24/12, 8/31/12 & 9/7/12

 

NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39 Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Paulk Construction, Inc. Contractor has completed the contract for HVAC Modernizations to Potter Court Project #BDS 2011-131 at Opelika, AL for the Housing Authority of The City of Opelika Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having claim for labor, materials or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Javis Snipes P.O. Box 786 Opelika, AL 36803

Paulk Construction, Inc.

390 N. Goldthwaite Street

Montgomery, AL 36104

Legal run on 8/24/12, 8/31/12, 9/7/12 & 9/14/12

 

INVITATION FOR BIDS

B12-046

Sealed bids, subject to the conditions contained herein, will be received by the City of Opelika, Alabama, until 2:00 p.m., Local Time, Monday, September 17, 2012, and then publicly opened and read at the Office of the Purchasing Agent of the City of Opelika for furnishing all labor and materials and performing all work for the construction of:

2013 RESURFACING

in the City of Opelika, Alabama. This project consists principally of the following approximate quantities:

1. Superpave Bituminous Concrete Patching (424) 3/4” Max 3590 Tons

2. Superpave Bituminous Concrete Leveling (424) 3/8” Max. 2500 Tons

3. Superpave Bituminous Concrete Wearing (424) 3/8” Max. 4321 Tons

4. Superpave Bituminous Concrete Leveling (424) ½” Max. 400 Tons

5. Superpave Bituminous Concrete Wearing (424) ½” Max. 1600 Tons

All work under this Contract must be completed within ninety (90) days of the issuance of the Notice-to-Proceed. A Contractor’s ability to perform all of the work within the required time shall be a primary consideration in the awarding of the Bid.

Copies of the Contract Documents may be examined and obtained at the City of Opelika Purchasing Department, which is located at 204 7th Street. There is a $25 charge for obtaining one copy of the contract documents. Questions regarding these bid documents may be directed to Ms. Laura Allen, Assistant City Engineer, City of Opelika, P. O. Box 390, Opelika, Alabama 36803. Phone: (334) 705-5450.

Guarantee will be required with each bid as follows: At least five (5) percent of the amount of bid in the form of a certified check or Bid Bond payable to the City of Opelika, Alabama. A Contract Bond and Labor and Material Bond shall be required when the Contract is awarded.

Bids must be submitted upon the standard forms furnished by the City of Opelika, Alabama. The right is reserved, as the interest of the Owner may reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in bids received.

Envelopes containing bids must be sealed, marked, addressed as follows, and delivered to: Shirley Washington, Purchasing Agent, City of Opelika, 204 South 7th Street, P.O. Box 390, Opelika, Alabama, 36803. Attn.: 2013 RESURFACING.

Bidders must comply with the President’s Executive Order Number 1246 and Number 11375, which prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin.

Bidders must comply with 40 CFR 31.36, the Anti-Kickback Act, and the Contract Work Hours Standard Act.

The Bidder must provide certification of prior work under Executive Order 11246 (Equal Employment Opportunity) as amended.

Each bidder must make positive efforts to allow minority business enterprises the maximum feasible opportunity to participate in sub-agreements if such are executed pursuant to this construction project. The bidder commits itself to compliance with the Agency MBE requirements, as outlined in these Specifications, by submitting a properly signed bid.

The Contractor/Subcontractor will comply with 41 CFR 60-4, in regard to affirmative action, to insure equal opportunity to females and minorities and will apply the timetables and goals set forth in 41 CFR 60-4, if applicable, to the area of the project.

Attention of bidders is called to the License required by Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, as last amended, relating to the licensing of General Contractors. No bid will be accepted from anyone except a qualified Contractor licensed by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors.

SHIRLEY WASHINGTON

PURCHASING AGENT

CITY OF OPELIKA, ALABAMA

Legal run on 8/31/12

 

FORM OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPLETION

Legal Notice

In accordance with Chapter I, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Whatley Construction Company, Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of the New Opelika Fire Station for the State of Alabama and The City of Opelika, owners, and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Barganier Davis Sims.

Whatley Construction Company Post Office Box 137 Opelika,Alabama 36803-0317

Legal run on 8/31/12, 9/7/12, 9/14/12 & 9/21/12

 

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY ADMINSTRATOR OR EXECUTOR

PROBATE COURT

Estate of Annie B. Avery, deceased.

Letters testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 23 day of August, 2012, by the Hon. Bill English Judge of Probate of Lee County, notice hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

/s/: RITA B. SMITH
Executrix for the Estate of Annie B. Avery

Legal run 8/31/12, 9/7/12 & 9/14/12

 

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY ADMINSTRATOR OR EXECUTOR

PROBATE COURT

Estate of Henry H. Swatts, deceased.

Letters testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 23 day of August, 2012, by the Hon. Bill English Judge of Probate of Lee County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

/s/: DAVID SWATTS

/s/: SUSAN L. MURPHREE
Co-Executors for the Estate of Henry H. Swatts