January 8, 2010

When Dean Sherrill first moved Midwest Rare Coins into the Parkade Center 13 years ago, the complex had long ceased to be the hotspot it once was as Columbia’s first shopping mall.
“There was a time when I first moved here when it was like a ghost mall,” Sherrill said.
His store is one of the longest-serving tenants at Parkade, which has changed hands twice since Sherrill arrived. After the Burnam family, owners of Storage Mart, bought the property in 2004, the historic shopping center’s revival began. “They’ve made a big difference,” Sherrill said.

It’s a new year now, and that means it is time for New Year’s resolutions. My personal resolutions always include things such as reorganizing my closet (and keeping it clean), taking my dogs on daily walks or promising myself that I will spend at least an hour a week doing something for me. I always

As a property owner and long-time former resident of north central Columbia, I read with interest Mike Martin’s column, “Reviving north central Columbia: The decade’s sleeper story” (12/23/09). I completely agree with Martin’s praise of the Otts, Timberlakes, Atkins and Papes for their efforts and investment in the north central area. These folks’ willingness to