![]() ![]() It is an authentic account of what it takes to have true love for each other. Their book, “A New Season: A Robertson Family Love Story of Brokenness and Redemption,” is a must read. They are the real deal and are all dynamic entrepreneurs.Īl and Lisa Robertson had their own incredible journey in life and have recently written a book about their struggles with marriage, infidelity, and redemption a real tearjerker, but with a fairytale ending. I must say, what a fun and enlightening few hours we had getting to know them and finding out many of Al, Lisa and Miss Kay’s family stories. Because of my nationally syndicated radio talk show, “Everything That Matters,” I had the greatest pleasure of getting to know Al, and his wife, Lisa, and Miss Kay. Where we were happily greeted by Al Robertson the oldest son of the Duck Dynasty boys. Bring this heartwarming attraction to your fair or event and marvel at the love and response from your public. We have decided to ask each and every person to share their story with us, and we will then create a book of these wonderful memories. What we did not bank on was the incredible response that this attraction evoked in every man, woman and child. Next to the trailer is an optional attraction, Dianne Linderman and her Camping/Glamping Cooking Show, teaching everyone how to make one-pot meals and not your usual hot dogs and hamburgers. “Vintage America™” is a 1959 Airstream trailer completely restored and decked out and made adorable beyond belief! The concept is to create an everlasting experience, where fair attendees feel like they are on a movie set or truly standing in history. Oppe was recognized this week as the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley’s Business Person of the Year, with chamber leaders citing his work during the pandemic and his continued involvement in community feeding programs and other organizations in the community.As we sat at the front door of “Vintage America™,” our new attraction that debuted at the Sacramento County Fair this year, we found that everyone had a camping story of their own to share. ![]() “I’ve worked for the last 27 years, seven days a week.” “For six months, I’m not going to do anything,” he said. After that, he said, he’s retiring, “at least for now,” and spending time with his children and grandkids. Oppe is staying on a while longer to help with the transition and holiday activities the stores support each year. The Cash Saver the Oppes owned in Spencer was sold to local buyers in March, Oppe said. “We started with one, we’ve had as many as 10 (stores), and we’re at five right now,” he said. Oppe purchased the Vienna Foodland in 1995. “Some of these people have been with me going on 27 years,” he said. ![]() Oppe said making sure the employees were taken care of was an important factor. They buy from the same supplier and intend to keep the Piggly Wiggly name, as well as the approximately 220 employees at the five stores. Oppe confirmed the new owners plan no immediate major changes. “It was an opportunity for us when Jim said he wanted to sell,” Martin said. ![]() The difference between these and the other stores are Oppe’s are open and fully operational at startup, he said.Įach of the stores has a great location, he said The company, with the Oppe groceries, will have 20 stores, Martin said. “Definitely we got things we want to do,” he said. ![]()
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