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Will Lincoln County Get a Library? [Mar 28, 2008]
If you didn't know, there is a group in Lincoln County trying to start a library for the county. They are called Lincoln County Friends of the Library and the group was created by the Lincoln County Commission in Oct. of '07 and have 5 years to get this issue of a county library tax going. In honor of that, I pulled a story from Freakanomics from last year. The article, "If Public Libraries Didn’t Exist, Could You Start One Today?", explores how funny it is that we have these companies complaining about copyright issues, yet we have this great thing called the library system.
Labels: development, library, lincoln county, tax
Connector Road Route Proposed [Aug 4, 2007]
Here's an article about this proposed route for the connector road south of Troy. The story says that the road would go south from Hwy 47, then west over Hwy 61 and connect to Linns Mill Road on the other side. If you think this sound ridiculous, try going to the Gmap-Pedometer mashup site and see what a seven-mile road along that route would look like. The city paid $130,000 for someone to come up with this idea. I know my opinion isn't worth $130,000 but, I would think utilizing the new Hwy C overpass would be a better idea for everyone. Here's a map of the area. Wouldn't is be easier to just connect C to Hwy J via Elm Tree Road?
Labels: development, major, moscow mills, real estate, traffic
Employment Opportunities in Troy [Jun 25, 2007]
The Troy Chamber of Commerce site now offers a page for employment opportunities.
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Labels: development, links
Domino's Pizza comes to Troy, MO
Word is that a Domino's is going in between Clifford Bank and Cannon on Lincoln in Troy.
Dominos.com
Dominos.com
Labels: development, food, restaurant
Restaurant Review: Zadock's [Jun 7, 2007]
***I dined at the newest restaurant in Troy shortly after it opened, but I am just now posting my review.***
I had a Rueben sandwich and a bowl of chicken and dumpling soup. I liked the fact that with my sandwich I could add a bowl of soup for only a dollar, which could possibly be that I am a sucker for things that are a dollar. The Rueben itself was good except for the fact that there was no 1000 island dressing on the sandwich. I informed the host of the lack of 1000 island when I went to pay and she checked on it and said that it was a miscommunication between the server and the kitchen. Apparently, the sandwich is supposed to be served with a side of 1000 island dressing.
Personally, I would prefer that the server ask when you order if you would like the dressing on the side or on the sandwich. The soup was alright. I don't really have chicken and dumplings a lot so I can't really critique it.
The prices are about average for a family-style restaurant, I think I spent about $10 for the soup, sandwich and drink. The other items on the menu all seemed to be priced pretty average. I didn't really see anything on the menu that stood out.
If you are curious about why the restaurant name sounds so ethnic it is because Zadock Woods was one of the two men behind Wood's Fort in 1799. I overheard a waitress say that when the restaurant owners went to the City, they were encouraged to use the name, Zadock's. The layout of the restaurant is nice with a fireplace in the middle of the dining area and tables along the wall that faces Hwy 47. Here's a link to the story of the Woods family.
Overall, I think the restaurant wasn't really anything to write home about. I haven't dined at Landmark lately, but I would imagine the two are a lot alike. Most of the things I saw on the menu seemed pretty plain. The restaurant needs more things and dishes to distinguish itself.
Labels: development, food
61/64/40 Construction Update [May 28, 2007]
Ever get tired of those two stoplights on 61/64/40? Well, soon enough they will be gone. Here is a link to an article with the details of the construction that will be done/completed over the next several months.
Labels: development, traffic
Aldi [May 22, 2007]
Well, I noticed some good deals in the Aldi ad this week that came in my Lincoln County Journal. Then I remember that we don't currently have an Aldi here in Troy. The nearest Aldi location is 21.47 miles away according to the Aldi website. The plan for the Troy location is to build a bigger location in the same spot. It was cheaper for the company to just knock the building down and rebuild then to expand on the existing structure. It must be quite an upgrade if it was that much cheaper. I don't know the expected timetable yet for the new building though.
Labels: development
New Business: Clarkson Eye Care
That building in front of RP Lumber appears to have its first tenant. Clarkson Eyecare has its sign up and construction is going on inside the building. Check out the company here or call 1-888-EYECARE
Labels: development
PD Article on Lincoln County Growth [May 6, 2007]
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Labels: development, media, traffic
Finally, Walgreens [Dec 20, 2006]
Walgreens has finally gotten the okay from the Planning and Zoning Comission to build in Troy. I believe the building will be at the intersection of Lincoln and 47 where Coose Realty was. A typical Walgreens will employ 20-25 people. The Troy Walgreens likely won't be a 24-hour operation.
Labels: development, political, Walgreens
