Top Rankings, Health, & New Firehouse

Several news stories came in the past few days...

University of Alabama-Huntsville topped the rankings for best university in Alabama for Return on Investment for both In State and Out of State students.  Followed then by Auburn and Alabama. Full Report can be found here.

In the latest Census estimate Huntsville Metro Area added the most people in the state, while the Auburn-Opelika and Daphne-Fairhope-Foley Metro were two of the fastest growing Metros in the nation by percentage. Expanded Article from AL.com.

County Health Rankings recently released the healthiest counties in Alabama with Madison County coming in on the Top 5 in both areas of Health Outcomes and Health Factors. Limestone County also came in the Top 5 in the Health Outcomes Ranking. Click on the county in the report to get more detailed findings and then click on the graphs for yearly reporting graphs.

Last night, the Huntsville City Council voted to build a new Fire Station in Hampton Cove on Old Big Cove Road. For more information on the Fire Station, here is the expanded article from AL.com. Matheny Goldmon Architects did a wonderful job with the look of the new station. It should make a fine addition to the city.

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Current Properties on the Market - 3/27/14

Today we decided to go down the list and showcase some of our properties we currently have on the market.

8 King Georges Way - $639,000

Waterfront Property in Lake Forest

44 Saint James Square - $500,000

Located in Gated Cedarhurst subdivision

1005 Riviera - $189,900

Easy Access to Jones Valley Shopping Complex

159 Amsterdam - $220,000

Located in Madison's Windsor Parke subdivision

104 Callaway - $239,900

Stones throw from Bob Jones High School

208 Case - $165,000

Stellar House in Quiet subdivision

5007 Blakemore - $194,900

Our Most Recent Property to Arrive on Market

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Almost Spring and Local Events are Starting

Almost being the keyword, Spring is scheduled to start on March 20th. So we are two days away from that and possibly a few more weeks before we get the constant Spring warmth that feels familiar. As you may have guessed the weather seems to be in flux reaching into the 70s before crashing back into the 40s. Right now after this Winter, the 70s really have a good feel to them.

As every spring, The NEACA Spring Craft Show begins Friday and lasts through Sunday at the VBC South Hall. Never know what the vendors will have so go check them out.

Also next weekend on the 29th, will once again be the ACES Family Farm and Fleece Expo at the Alabama A&M Agribition Center on Moores Mill Road. We had a lot of fun last year, so this year we're inviting more people to attend.

Something else to note for the kids, thanks to Amy Jones of Our Valley Events: Williams-Sonoma has junior chef classes for kids regularly. The most recent dates for junior chef are 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, and 4/26. They even have technique classes for adults. Here's a list of events.

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Building Home & Remodeling Show this weekend

That's right the Building Home & Remodeling Show is this weekend, running from today 3/7 - 3/9 with gates opening at 1pm today in the South Hall. It is hosted by the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association.

Admission to the event is $8 for Adults, $6 for Senior Citizens, and Free for children 12 and under.

There will be many Exhibits and Sponsors for this event with additional seminars at set times throughout the weekend. There are coupons, offers, and even a discount at the Building Home & Remodeling Show website. There may also be a coupon on the site available for $1 off admission, as of 9.47am today (3/7/14), the coupon is still there.

So go for the hints, tips, and education as well as greet new companies to help your home and landscape look the best.

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More Jobs coming to Huntsville

That's right more jobs are coming to Huntsville.  The big announcement was made yesterday at a live event at 2PM yesterday.  Remington will be opening up an over 5,000 sqft manufacturing facility, producing 2,000 jobs directly and possibly many more indirectly. They will be located at the old Chrysler building, not far from Huntsville International Airport. Operations at the facility are expected to begin in around 18 months, maybe middle of 2015.

Also included in yesterday's news is Toyota's press release that they will be expanding operations at the Huntsville plant.  This will be Toyota's fourth expansion since opening.

Hopefully there were be more good news as on this scale coming in the future.

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Post-Snowstorm & Time to think about Landscaping

Its now post-snowstorm and all the heavy snow has quickly melted off the trees and most areas that had sun.  However, shaded areas are still strewn with snow patches and ice clumps.  But there is a warm-up coming so whatever is left won't be around for that long.  Hopefully everyone had fun while it lasted.

Its mid February, which means its the perfect time to start thinking of Landscaping.  Maybe not physically doing it, but thinking about how you want everything laid out.  What colors, materials, and plants to put in.  Everyone's starting to think of Spring, and March is quickly approaching.  At that point all the best plants will be going quick as some people are buying up all the ingredients for their yards for they did their planning ahead of time.  Ideas for landscaping can come from everywhere and anywhere.  And if you want to ask your local nursery what looks good with plants and materials go ahead and ask them, they don't mind helping you out.  Major nurseries include Bennett on North Parkway, Earthtouch on Whitesburg, and Reseda on 72 West. Be sure to check them out and if you know of any other ones just add your comment so that others can see it.  And remember don't procrastinate or your favorite plants or pavers may be gone.

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Can You Believe Its Super Bowl Weekend Again?

Yes its that time of year again. Super Bowl Weekend.  Is everyone planning parties or family get togethers?  The time of year once again when drinks, food and fun flow every which way and the commercials can be just as good as the game itself.

Normally everyone will be scarfing down chicken wings, hamburgers, chips, dips, guac, and the assortment of beverages, but what else is there to eat...

Business Insider had a fun article of Seattle & Denver themed foods and drinks for the party.  Do you agree with any of them?

The LA Times has an incredible list to select from and definitely has some mouth watering specials.

What are you doing for the Super Bowl?  Any special recipes that you only do during the Super Bowl?  What team is everyone rooting for?

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