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June 24, 2009

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Cahaba Lilies thrive in Locust Fork River

Much has been made of the outstanding display of Cahaba Lilies in the Cahaba River at Hargrove Bend in Bibb County, within the boundaries of the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge. Of lesser fame but comparable beauty are beds growing in the Locust Fork River in Blount County. Two known populations occur in the Standridge Bend area on the lower river, with two other stands farther upstream in the Susan Moore area. Bloom time in Blount County is around June 1. More...

Leaders learn about recruiting incentives

“Tax abatements have come to be viewed as a right.You’ve got to pay to play. If you don’t respond with that as a minimum incentive, you’re not going to get that second look – heck, you’re not going to get the first look – because all your competitors are going to offer them.” – Consultant Ed Gardner Sr.

by Ron Gholson

The Blount County Commission and the county Industrial Development Board learned last week about the range of incentives that can be offered to prospective businesses interested in moving to Blount County. Presentations were made at Limestone Springs Golf Club. More...

Sheriff wants crimestoppers program; business, elected officials will pitch in

by Ron Gholson

A major element of Sheriff Loyd Arrington’s second-phase goals for county law enforcement is to mount a countywide crimestoppers program. The program would provide rewards for anonymous telephone tips and information leading to the arrest and conviction of criminal offenders, he told the Rotary Club Monday. The call would connect to the sheriff’s department’s dispatch office. More...

•	Homicide at Limestone Springs under investigation

News

•	Living events planned

Blountsville

Living history events are planned this summer at Blountsville Historical Park, located on U.S. 231 two miles north of the town’s gazebo. These events, which are free to the public, begin July 11; they continue on second Saturdays during summer months with action sequences, when appropriate, typically beginning at 2 p.m. Local historical 19th Century events expected to be relived include: •Chief Bear Meat befriending the surveyors. More...

•	Hayden grad awarded scholarship to UAB

•	Snead chooses to postpone most matters

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Columns

•	Alabama Scene

Ivey becomes no. 5 to jump into GOP primary

State Treasurer Kay Ivey has become the fifth person to announce she will be a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor in 2010. She launched her campaign Wednesday with a state fly-around to Huntsville, Birmingham, Montgomery, and Mobile. Ivey joins legislator Robert Bentley, lawyer Bradley Byrne, Tim James, and Roy Moore in the race for the GOP nomination. A 64- year-old native of Wilcox County, she has served two terms as treasurer and is prohibited by law from seeking the office in 2010. More...

•	From the Archives

•	LIVING WELL

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Letters

•	‘Life throws some surprising punches’

Life throws some surprising punches. I have had to stop the clinic for veterans – The Old Oak Tree – as of June 1. Due to my own medical issues and those of other family members, there really is no option to do otherwise at this time. It has meant so much to me to be a part of the community in this way. The support of The Blount Countian has been key in letting people know more about the emotional issues faced by veterans, and I thank you so much. More...

•	Generating enough money to repair county’s roads

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Sports

•	Snead and Oneonta advance

DIZZY DEAN DISTRICT TOURNAMENT

Despite losing their first games, the all-star teams from Snead and Oneonta fought their way back in last week’s district tournament at Oneonta to advance to the area tournament. Snead made the more impressive run by advancing all the way to the finals before falling to Albertville in the championship game. Snead opened the tournament with a tough, 7-6 loss to Geraldine. Oneonta received a bye in the opening round and faced Geraldine in round two, losing a 9-7 game that sent the host team into the loser’s bracket. More...

•	Cleveland JV cheerleaders win camp competitions

•	Noah’s first deer

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People

•	Caregivers forming support group

Most people suffering from advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) require almost constant attention. Vital medications and treatments must be administered at specific times, and many patients are unable to tend to their own basic needs. More...

•	Nix-Gargus

•	Tanner-Justice

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Faith

•	THE BIBLE SPEAKS

A distant ‘second’

Background Scripture: Exodus 13:17 through 14:30. Devotional Reading: Exodus 15:1-13. More...

•	FAITH MATTERS

•	CHURCHBRIEFS

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Obituaries

•	OBITUARIES

If there appears to be a disagreement among family members about information to appear in an obituary, The Blount Countian reserves the right to decline to publish any of it. The newspaper takes pride in not charging for publishing obituaries except for those of persons without direct connection to this county, in which case persons requesting them will pay for them when they are submitted. More...

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News Briefs

•	NEWSBRIEFS

BENEFIT LUNCH AT SNEAD A benefit lunch with proceeds going to the building funds for the Christian Church of Susan Moore will be June 27 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Church at Snead. Plates of Spanish/Mexican cuisine will be on sale for $6 per plate. For more information or to order ahead, call Liz Villegas, 205-456-0880 or Patty Gonzalez, 205-446-0510. More...

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