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Farmers, lake hit hard by drought Crop yields suffer, winter planting delayed and fines upped for burn ban violations By MITCH SNEED and DAVID GRANGER Staff Writers
Most people don’t need a meteorologist, an alert from the governor or the power company to tell them that it hasn’t rained much for months and most of our area is experiencing severe drought conditions. But to see the impact it is having on the area, talk to farmers
like New Site’s Toby Hanson or listen to the alerts being issued by Alabama Power about what it is doing to area lakes like Lake Martin. “All we are doing right now is eating dust,” Hanson said Friday after a long day in the fields. “This dry weather has hit us hard. With corn we had some that did pretty well, but we had places where we had stalks and no corn
at all. “Right now we are harvesting soybeans and we had a good stand, but the beans are tiny because we didn’t get that late rain.” Hanson said because of the dry conditions he has already started feeding cattle hay and has been since early this month. “We started feeding them the See DROUGHT • Page 7
LMRA launches program to reduce litter
Plenty of local events planned for Halloween fun By MITCH SNEED Editor
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Lake Martin Resource Association is launching the Treasured Mile Program to promote a litter-free lake environment. Individuals, educational institutions, churches, civic and youth groups and businesses are invited to be a part of this community initiative and adopt a section of Lake Martin’s shoreline or an Alabama Power Company island. Volunteers who adopt a portion of the shoreline or an island will help to maintain the beauty of the lake. “We are extremely proud to have Alabama Power Company and Russell Lands as sponsors,” said John Thompson, president of the association. “The early, enthusiastic response we have received from Lake Martin lovers gives us a great opportunity to coordinate their efforts with our neighbors.”
FASHION MANIA
Friday night the fourth annual Downtown Showdown to benefit the Lake Martin Area United Way and its 27 participating agencies was held in the alley behind the row of Main Street storefronts. The auction and fashion show transformed the parking lot into a lighted fashion show stage as models walked the catwalk to a standing room only crowd. Brad McFiggen of McFiggen Catering prepares shrimp and grits for those on hand at the Downtown Showdown. Below Horseshoe Bend School sixth grader Dakota Howard walks off the stage with the other participants at the Pink and Teal Fashion Show at the school Friday.
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Halloween in Tallapoosa County is a time where churches, businesses and civic organizations go all out to make sure that children have a great time. Judging from the list of options that have been announced – this year is shaping up to be one of the best ever. One event is new to the lineup this year and aims to give children a safe alternative to traditional trick-or-treating. Brothas Keepers Motorcycle Club is teaming with Alexander City Police Department, Alexander City CARE See EVENTS • Page 3
Officials stress safety this holiday season By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer
Clowns aren’t the only thing to be on the look out for this Halloween, and law enforcement and city officials across Tallapoosa County gave guidelines and helpful hints on how to stay safe and aware on the trick-ortreat trail. Police, city and town officials from Alex City, New Site and Dadeville all designated Monday for the citywide celebrations. Some differed on their timeframes with both See SAFETY • Page 3
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Carol Dent, left, George Carleton, Gail Carleton, Jerry Martin, Emily Dent and Sheriff Jimmy Abbett pose for a photograph. The Dents,Carleton’s and Martin are on the board of the Tallapoosa County Cattleman’s Assocation.
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The beagles were baying in the field and the steaks were sizzling on the grill, as the Tallapoosa County Cattlemen and Cattlewoman’s Association served lunch to contestants before the winners of a beagle field trial were announced Friday. They were tracking rabbits at the annual Horseshoe Bend Beagle Club Trial. The club’s president, Randy Moran, said participants come from a number of surrounding states to enter their dogs and work toward a field champion title from the American Kennel Club. He said they usually have near 100 entries from as far away as Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia.
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“They come from all over,” said Moran, who retired from Alabama Power Company and now farms cattle. He is also a member of the Tallapoosa County Cattlemen and Cattle Women’s Association. The event also served as one of the county chapter’s annual fundraisers. Several of the board member were in Moran’s hunting cabin serving the locally renown rib-eye steak sandwiches, “and all of the fixins.” “It’s what all the beagle-men want,” said Moran. Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett showed up and left with boxloads of the meals for his deputies. The state president of the Cattlewoman’s Association, Emily Dent, was helping with the plates at the See BEAGLE • Page 8
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