Local author and Shelby County Sheriff Deputy Stu Jones recently sat down with Cody Brasher of Chelsea CentrAL to discuss his award winning new sci-fi book titled It Takes Death To Reach A Star. Stu covers everything from his career in law enforcement to the dynamic collaboration with his co-author Gareth Worthington. Listen in to learn more.

 

Show Notes

* [00:24] - Introduction

* [00:36] - Episode Sponsor is Rogue Pest Solutions

* [01:10] - About Stu Jones - Local Author and Sheriff Deputy

* [02:59] - Education

* [04:05] - Law Enforcement career

* [07:52] - Early creative outlets and writing experience

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* [10:58] - Origin of It Takes Death To Reach A Star

* [14:31] - It Takes Death To Reach A Star overview

 

"Good science fiction deals with humanity and the problems that plague humanity." - Stu Jones

 

* [18:28] - Inspiration and research for It Takes Death To Reach A Star

* [22:46] - About co-author Gareth Worthington and the dynamic of collaboration

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* [24:13] - What was the idea behind the title of the book

* [26:45] - Who should read It Takes Death To Reach A Star

* [28:36] - Awards and recognitions

* [30:17] - Sequel to It Takes Death To Reach A Star

Stu Jones and Gareth Worthington

* [31:28] - How to keep up with Stu and buy the book

* [33:47] - Stu's closing remarks

* [34:33] - Episode Sponsor is Rogue Pest Solutions

* [35:01] - Cody's closing remarks

Connect with Stu Jones

* Stu Jones Facebook

* Stu Jones Website

* Stu Jones Twitter

* Stu Jones Instagram

* It Takes Death To Reach A Star

Other Mentions

* Action of Purpose Trilogy

* Gareth Worthington

* Rogue Pest Solutions

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Our special guest this week is Dr. Jennifer De Los Santos, Cancer Center Director for Grandview Medical Center.

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Tune in Saturday morning on KOOL 96.9FM from 8:30-9am to hear Weekends with Donna and Paul!

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Our special guest this week is JP Dice!

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Scott Weygand is a Chelsea City Councilor and the owner of Weygand Insurance Agency. He is also the owner and developer of Chelsea Reserve, Chelsea's newest residential development. Scott serves on Chelsea's planning commission where he has recently worked to create an overlay district for Chelsea's Highway 280 corridor to provide guidance for future commercial developments. Scott recently sat down with Chelsea CentrAL to discuss annexations, residential and commercial development, planning and zoning, road maintenance, and Chelsea's desire to purchase Shelby Ridge Utility's private sewer system.

 

Show Notes

* [00:24] - Introduction

* [00:36] - Episode Sponsor is Rogue Pest Solutions

* [01:11] - About Scott Weygand - Chelsea City Councilor

* [02:27] - Why Scott and his family settled in Chelsea

* [02:56] - Weygand Insurance Agency

* [04:17] - City Council experience

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* [05:05] - Benefits of annexing into Chelsea

* [06:24] - How much property has recently been annexed into the city

* [07:41] - How do census numbers benefit the City of Chelsea

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* [8:44] - How potential new businesses view Chelsea

* [9:33] - New businesses in Chelsea

* [11:31] - Residential development in Chelsea

* [12:44] - Chelsea's road maintenance catalog

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* [14:56] - Planning, zoning, and district overlays

* [18:35] - Chelsea sewage purchase proposal

* [22:05] - Scott's closing remarks

* [22:40] - Episode Sponsor is Rogue Pest Solutions

* [23:37] - Cody's closing remarks

Connect with Scott Weygand

* Weygand Insurance Agency Facebook

* Scott Weygand Facebook

* Hometown Agent Website

* [email protected]

Other Mentions

* Chelsea Reserve

* City of Chelsea

* Rogue Pest Solutions

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Our special guest this week is Jennifer Brady who will share with our listeners lots of great vacation information!

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Special Guest: Tiffany Bittner - Chelsea City Councilor

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Tony Nivens is the President of the Chelsea Historical Society in Chelsea, AL. Tony recently sat down with Chelsea Central to discuss the grand opening of the Chelsea Historical Museum at the historic Crane House on June 10th. The Chelsea Historical Society will conduct a ribbon cutting and a celebratory event for Alabama's Bicentennial and Chelsea's 110th anniversary.

 

Show Notes

* [00:24] - Introduction

* [00:38] - Episode Sponsor is Rogue Pest Solutions

* [01:14] - About Tony Nivens - Chelsea Historical Society

* [03:06] - Why the Chelsea Historical Society was formed

 

"If you loved it so much, why didn't you do something about it?" - Tony Nivens

 

* [05:58] - How the Chelsea Historical Society was formed

* [10:34] - Chelsea Historical Museum Re-Grand Opening at the Crane House

Rogue offers pest, termite, and mosquito solutions for the greater Birmingham area. Call Rogue today at 1-888-4-GO-ROGUE or locally at 205-639-6826 or visit roguepest.com. Mention Chelsea CentrAL to receive $20 off your initial treatment. GO ROGUE!

* [12:59] - What to expect at the Chelsea Historical Museum

 

"You'll see that one of the walls over there will be blank. We're leaving plenty of room, for Chelsea, as we make more history." - Tony Nivens

 

* [19:16] - Chelsea Historical Museum hours of operation

* [20:00] - Chelsea Historical Society membership

Chelsea Historical Society

* [21:20] - Chelsea Historical Museum volunteer opportunities

* [25:51] - Donate items to the Chelsea Historical Museum

* [28:32] - Chelsea Walking Tours

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* [21:20] - Chelsea Historical Museum volunteer opportunities

* [25:51] - Donate items to the Chelsea Historical Museum

* [28:32] - Chelsea Walking Tours

* [29:31] - Tony Nivens' closing remarks

* [30:06] - Chelsea Historical Museum Re-Grand Opening on June 10th, 2018

* [30:57] - Episode Sponsor is Rogue Pest Solutions

* [31:36] - Cody's closing remarks

Connect with Chelsea Historical Society

* Chelsea Historical Society Facebook

* Tony Nivens Facebook

* Chelsea Historical Museum Grand Opening

* [email protected]

Other Mentions

* Alabama Bicentennial

* City of Chelsea

* Rogue Pest Solutions

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Patrick Franklin is running for Circuit Judge in Shelby County. He is currently an attorney with MCK-LAW where he practices civil defense litigation. He recently sat down with Chelsea Central to discuss his run for Circuit Judge. Listen in to find out more about his education, legal experience, and campaign platform.

 

Show Notes

* [00:23] - Introduction

* [00:37] - Episode Sponsor is Rogue Pest Solutions

* [01:13] - About Patrick Franklin

* [02:33] - Education, early career, and legal aspirations

* [04:15] - Community involvement

* [05:51] - Legal experience

 

Rogue offers pest, termite, and mosquito solutions for the greater Birmingham area. Call Rogue today at 1-888-4-GO-ROGUE or locally at 205-639-6826 or visit roguepest.com. Mention Chelsea CentrAL to receive $20 off your initial treatment. GO ROGUE!

* [6:55] - What Franklin has enjoyed most about practicing law

* [8:19] - Why does Patrick Franklin want to be Circuit Judge

* [10:07] - What characteristics or experience does a good judge need

* [11:20] - How would a Patrick Franklin courtroom operate

 

"You need experience. You need to have experience of being in the courtroom, handling the types of cases that a circuit court judge in Shelby County is going to handle... I will be handling on the bench the exact same types of cases that I've handled over the past 12 years." - Patrick Franklin

 

* [14:31] - How does Franklin separate himself from the other candidates

* [16:27] - How the legal community responds to political campaigns

* [19:12] - Franklin's opinion on electing judges instead of appointing them

* [21:48] - Franklin's closing remarks

* [23:27] - How to support the campaign

* [24:24] - Episode Sponsor is Rogue Pest Solutions

* [25:05] - Cody's closing remarks

Connect with Patrick Franklin

* Patrick Franklin Facebook

* 205-249-8067

Other Mentions

* Shelby County Circuit Court

* MCK-LAW

* Rogue Pest Solutions

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Special Guest: David Arias with Shelby Humane Society

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Nicole Saia is a Chelsea resident that is running for Circuit Judge in Shelby County. Saia has been practicing law since she was 24 and currently runs her on local practice. She recently sat down with Chelsea Central to introduce herself to voters and discuss her campaign for Shelby County Circuit Judge. Listen in to hear about her education, legal experience, and more.

 

Show Notes

* [00:23] - Introduction

* [00:37] - Episode Sponsor is Rogue Pest Solutions

* [01:40] - About Nicole Saia

* [01:55] - Home and office location

* [02:20] - Education

* [02:47] - On moving from Virginia to Alabama

Rogue offers pest, termite, and mosquito solutions for the greater Birmingham area. Call Rogue today at 1-888-4-GO-ROGUE or locally at 205-639-6826 or visit roguepest.com. Mention Chelsea CentrAL to receive $20 off your initial treatment. GO ROGUE!

* [3:12] - Community involvement

* [4:30] - Why is Mrs. Saia running for Circuit Judge

* [5:04] - Legal experience

* [7:04] - What makes a good judge

* [7:55] - What would Saia be like on the bench

* [9:07] - Guardian ad litem experience

 

"The most important thing you might want to know is that I'm a trial attorney. I don't just represent clients at my office. I go to court with them, have trials, and get results in the court room if that's necessary. " - Nicole Saia

*  [9:43] - How's has Saia's private practice prepared her to be a Circuit Court Judge

* [10:26] - How does Saia separate herself from other candidates in this race

* [10:50] - Saia's closing remarks

* [11:36] - How to contact and support the campaign

* [12:25] - Episode Sponsor is Rogue Pest Solutions

* [13:00] - Cody's closing remarks

Connect with Nicole Saia

* Nicole Saia for Circuit Judge Facebook

* Nicole Saia Website

* [email protected]

Other Mentions

* Shelby County Circuit Court

* Rogue Pest Solutions

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