David Blazer

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  AP Wire | 11/03/2005 | Inventor of snowmaking machines... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 11/3/2005    Last Visited: 11/3/2005  

  David Blazer, vice president of Robbins Property Development, which is picking up the tab for the rentals, was at the Dixie Stampede dinner theater in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., two years ago when he found out about SnowMasters.It snowed during a Christmas scene, he explained.
  
  "It looked so real it was frightening."
  
  On the way out of the arena, Blazer said, he looked up at the ceiling at the snow machine and saw the SnowMasters emblem.
  
  He said he was shocked to find out the company was located in the Shoals area.

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  Aid targets Spring Creek flooding - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 9/8/2002    Last Visited: 9/8/2002  

  David Blazer, vice president of the company, said several large sewer lines cross the creek and act as obstacles that catch debris during heavy rains, causing flooding along the way.He said one of the goals of the project is to place the lines under the creek.
  
  The project would include building wetlands along the way that would help control flooding, provide wildlife habitat and offer educational and recreational opportunities, Blazer said.He also said the investment the company made in the park should count toward in-kind work for grants.
  
  Councilwoman Vicki Estis said the project will complement the revitalization under way downtown.
  
  However, she said the city will have to look for additional money to assist with matches when grants are sought.
  
  The $200,000 allocation, part of the fiscal 2003 Energy and Water Bill, must be approved by the full House and the Senate.

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  Builders Near You, AL - Luxury house plans that will... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 10/20/2004    Last Visited: 10/31/2006  

  David Blazer100 B. South Main StreetTuscumbia, AL 35674(256) 383-9915dblazer@robbinproperty.com

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  Corps to study Tuscumbia water woes - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 11/12/2001    Last Visited: 11/12/2001  

  If all the silt is cleaned out and the pipes are moved , the only thing that should cause a flood is if Pickwick Lake backs up , said David Blazer , vice president of Robbins Property Development , which is reworking Spring Park with private money.That's not likely with the dam system unless there is a really major flood..
  
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  Blazer said Harvey Robbins' commitment to revitalize Spring Park at his own expense signaled to Washington officials that the community is working to help itself.
  
  Mr. Robbins started something to genuinely help the community with no real personal gain for himself , Blazer said.The politicians recognized that.It is a way for us to help ourselves..

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  Council OKs proceeding with bridge - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/24/2002    Last Visited: 8/24/2002  

  David Blazer, vice president of the company, said a motel has committed to build at the new intersection, and a grocery store is expected to build there as well.He said a shopping center could be developed at the intersection later.
  
  "This is about more than a bridge and a street," he said."This makes the statement that Tuscumbia is open for business."
  
  The business community also was behind the new street.

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  Hot spring: Park’s new waterfall drawing dozens daily - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 7/23/2001    Last Visited: 7/25/2001  

  We will pour the sidewalks and start planting and landscaping so people can walk all the way around the park again , said David Blazer , vice president of Robbins Property Development.We should have it all finished by the end of the month..
  
  Blazer said the waterfall was completed in the 60-day period as expected.
  
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  Blazer said the tallest water jet will extend 100 feet into the air and will be visible up the hill from the park on Main Street.It will be quite a show , he said.
  
  Building the jets will require the pond to be drained , he said.A dam and pipes will be installed temporarily to reroute water from the spring to Spring Creek , just to the west , he said.
  
  Neither Robbins nor Blazer has revealed the cost of the projects , but those familiar with the work say the investment is substantial.
  
  We are totally excited because we know what an economic impact this is going to have on Tuscumbia , said Mayor Wade Gann.
  
  Gann said news reports and word-of-mouth about the park project has already attracted out-of-town visitors.
  
  We had a group of people here from Florida two weeks ago who had heard about it , and they said they are going to tell their friends to come see it , he said.
  
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  Blazer also said plans are being developed for a new playground in the park.Work could begin on it this fall , he said.

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  Inc.com | No Small Plans - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 12/3/2004    Last Visited: 12/3/2004  

  To make Tuscumbia self-sustaining, the town's coffers needed filling, and that wasn't going to happen with a handful of stores that often closed at the whim of the owners and were always locked by 5 p.m. "Like Harvey says, you can't sell from an empty wagon," says David Blazer, vice president of Robbins Property Development and the guy who makes the backhoes run on time.
  
  Blazer spearheaded phase 1 of Robbins's vision: a makeover of the town's traditional center, Spring Park.
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  James paid a visit to his old high school classmate David Blazer and was assured that Robbins Property Development would do the necessary plumbing, painting, and relighting to make the store more viable.
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  Underwood had a successful home-based gown-rental business, but opened up the storefront in her hometown after Robbins not only allowed her to design the shop with David Blazer, but picked up 99% of the construction tab as well (within a budget, of course).
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  Well, he'll soon be able to sit down with David Blazer (above left) and his newest employee, Harvey Robbins III (above right), for a coal-oven pie at this yet-to-be-named pizza shop, which is owned by Harvey's daughter Beverly.

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  It’s Showtime: Spring Park reopening Saturday promises... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 3/29/2002    Last Visited: 3/30/2002  

  "This has been accepted really well," said David Blazer, vice president of Robbins Property Development, which did the renovation at almost no cost to the city."There have been people all over the park this week."
  
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  Other renovations are planned for the park in the future, Blazer said.
  
  Since the work was performed with private money, an official price tag has not been revealed.But several people familiar with the project said the cost of work is almost $3 million.
  
  The Robbinses grew up in Tuscumbia and decided to help revitalize the town, beginning with the old Palace Drug Store on Main Street.The downtown landmark, built in the 1830s, is now a soda shop and drug store, with company headquarters upstairs.They have bought other property downtown and plan to renovate and restore the buildings and bring in new retail businesses.

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  Major overhaul: Building renovation part of a bigger... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 10/30/2001    Last Visited: 10/30/2001  

  The Craig's building -- which will be renamed Chief Pittman Colbert Corner in recognition of the Chickasaw Indian who once owned a store at the corner of Main and Sixth -- will have a coffee shop , bakery , frame shop and gallery , and restaurant on the main level , said David Blazer , vice president of Robbins Property Development.
  
  The upstairs will be converted into apartments with an iron balcony and awning surrounding two sides.The basement of the 20 , 000-square-foot building will be converted into artists' studios , he said.
  
  The renovation should be complete by early next summer , he said.
  
  Several lawyers have already contacted us about renting offices , but we've turned them down because that's not what we want , Blazer said.We want something that will bring people into town..
  
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  The shop owner designed the interior , and the work is being done by the company , Blazer said.
  
  The feed and seed store next door to the shop will undergo renovation , and the vacant corner lot across from the Craig's building will be converted into a small park with sculptures.

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  NBC 15 :: Close to Home - Inventor of snowmaking... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 11/3/2005    Last Visited: 11/4/2005  

  David Blazer, vice president of Robbins Property Development, which is picking up the tab for the rentals, was at the Dixie Stampede dinner theater in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., two years ago when he found out about SnowMasters.It snowed during a Christmas scene, he explained.
  
  "It looked so real it was frightening."
  
  On the way out of the arena, Blazer said, he looked up at the ceiling at the snow machine and saw the SnowMasters emblem.
  
  He said he was shocked to find out the company was located in the Shoals area.

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