By Felicia Farnsworth
The Union Springs Carnegie Library had a very special guest last week. Congressman Shomari Figures was accompanied by Mayor Roderick Clark on Wednesday, March 19, for a tour of one of only two Carnegie Libraries in the State of Alabama.
Figures and his entourage were greeted by Librarian Beverly “Honey” Grant, who walked them through the ins and outs of the library. She told them about all of her improvements since she has taken over and her plans for the library’s future.
By Felicia Farnsworth
March is National Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the remarkable contributions of women who have shaped our nation’s history. Among them is Lurleen Burns Wallace, Alabama’s first female governor, only the third female governor in U.S. history to that time, whose legacy continues to inspire generations.
Sapphire is very affectionate and has striking markings for a tortie-calico, but a purrsonality to match. Sapphire is approximately three and a half years old, has been spayed, is up to date on her vaccinations including rabies, and is looking for her forever home. Sapphire gets along well with other cats, has a docile demeanor, and loves curling up in the sun in our lovely catio. Should you adopt Sapphire, you will need to ensure she has a comfy pillow or blanket situated close to a window so she can gaze out and bask in the warmth of the sun.
MONTGOMERY – When Baldwin County resident Ashley Ammons learned about the Alabama Black Belt Adventures’ Best Sporting Dog Contest, she immediately knew the photo she wanted to submit.
The photo – showing Fancy, Ammons’ Boykin spaniel, carrying a pheasant during a pheasant shoot sponsored by the Central Alabama Shooting Dog Association (CASDA) in the heart of Alabama’s Black Belt – impressed online voters in the contest, garnering nearly 750 votes to win.
The Dean’s List and President’s Academic Excellence Award for the American InterContinental University are academic recognitions for undergraduate students who demonstrate academic excellence in a quarter.
Erica Mahone of Midway, has earned her place on the Dean’s List as well as receiving the President’s Academic Excellence Award after maintaining a 4.0 GPA while studying for her Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice.
By Elton Bray
Starting the championship on Monday morning, in the first brace was Hale’s Smooth Touch (Shawn Kinkelaar) and Miller’s Extreme Heat (Mike Tracy). They broke away at 8:01 a.m. It was a chilly 39 degrees, but the sun was shining brightly. Touch was absent just after crossing the road, and Kinkelaar requested the tracker at 31. At the hour mark just under the Eagles' Nest, scout George Tracy called point for Heat. Mike was unable to produce game for his classy female. She finished the 90 minutes behind Big Lake.
By Joyce Perrin
In our last article, we began discussing the 2012 Comprehensive Plan (online at unionsprings.net), its introduction and mention of resources. A pictured list of our historical assets was included. But, before we move on to the next section of the plan, which is Demographics and Resources, a few issues should be added to this discussion that are not documented in the plan.
On March 17, the Midway Nutrition Site celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in style by donning green. “The luck of the Irish was with us,” said Jennie Sparks, manager, who treated everyone to donuts topped with festive green decorations. Attendees enjoyed a traditional Irish meal of delicious shepherd’s pie. A good time was had by all. Photos by Jennie Sparks, Midway Nutrition Site Manager.
By Felicia Farnsworth
On Monday, March 17, Pastor James Ingram of St. Paul Methodist Church had a Master Beekeeper come to the church to assess and ultimately remove a massive bee or hornet hive that has been a nuisance to those who attend the church. The hive was located in the tower of the church.
