Smith Lake level complaint eyed by Cullman representative
Rep. Tom Drakesaid he plans to file with the Federal Power Commission to limit Smith Lake water level fluctuations to no more than three feet Alabama Power uses the lake for electricity and industrial water amid complaints of low level hurting fishing and business A similar action was taken against Alabama Power at Lake Logan Martin Drake said Baxley and Smith Lake Association will aid in the filing and that the case may not take as long as Logan Martin's three years.
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Cullman
Tom Drake
Federal Power Commission
Alabama Power Co
Smith Lake
Drake
Alabama Power
Birmingham
Commission
Lake Logan Martin
State Fires Stickney. Aderholt Named New Commissioner
The Alabama Mental Health Board fired Commissioner Stoneball B. Stickney by voice vote effective at midnight. Charles Aderholt, formerly deputy commissioner for finances, was named his successor. Aderholt’s resignation prior to the vote was noted in the resolution. The board cited Stickney as the primary cause of concerns prompting dismissal.
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Montgomery, Ala
The
State Mental Health Board
Stoneball B. Stickney
Charles Aderholt
Stickney
Aderholt
James Folsom
Area Revenue Share Totals 3.2 Million and Allocations
Senate announced area governments will share 3.2 million dollars under a revenue sharing bill awaiting final passage. Details name Morgan County 1.599 million, Limestone 611,848, Lawrence 220,785, Cullman 869,104, Decatur 1,042,376, and various county and city shares including Athens and Hartselle. Sparkman says figures still unofficial as conference leaders seek compromise.
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Senate
John Sparkman
Morgan County
Limestone County
Lawrence
Cullman
Decatur
Sparkman
Morgan County Commission
City of
Hartselle
Athens
Limestone County Commission
House
Alabama
Crisis contact numbers and hospital referrals noted
An emergency guidance note lists the Crisis Call Center numbers and directs calls to hospitals or physicians for possible poisoning or crises. The article also reports on Bryce Hospital board actions, pending hires, and a dispute with Stickney over resignation. Officials discuss anticipated federal aid and its reduction from 173 million to 41.9 million.
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Stickney
State Welfare Department
Bil Pugh
Pensions and Security
Royalty Nothing New For Decatur Family
The Hendricks family at 608 Martha St. SW has produced rodeo royalty since 1969. Gilda Hendriks, 18, a University of Alabama Huntsville freshman, has been crowned junior queen in 1970, senior queen in 1972, and most recently queen at the Southeastern Horse Center rodeo.
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John G. Hendricks
Martha St. SW
Hendricks
Southeastern Horse Center
Morgan County
Sheriff's Posse
Gilda Hendriks
University of Alabama-Huntsville
Horse Center
Gilda Wins Posse Queen and Southeastern Rodeo Title
Gilda, a 1971 Austin High School graduate, crowned Posse Queen after beating five rivals and wins Southeastern Queen duties. She remarks on judging based on riding, personality, appearance, and public interaction. The prizes include crown trophy silver belt buckle and 60 dollars. She will compete for Miss Rodeo USA in February in a National Rodeo Association event.
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Alexa
UAH
Athens
Gilda
Austin High School
Southeastern Horse Center
International Rodeo Association
Gilda Leads Decatur Rodeo Quest and Horse Show Plans
Decatur youth Gilda extends plans for Tulsa and Southeastern Rodeos, modeling outfits and horsemanship judged by judges at events. She rides Socks and Candy in shows, paints horses, and has been a Saddle Club member for four years, with glasses showcased at the Sept 30 Saddle Club Horse Show.
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Tulsa
Gilda
Paula Roberts
Decatur
Athens
Nancy Hunt
J. R Sandy
Sandy
Candy
Blizzard
Socks
Decatur Saddle Club
Austin
Probation Granted After Break-In At State Developmental Center
A break-in at the Lurleen B. Wallace Developmental Center yielded no confirmed thefts with an open east window cited and desk drawers ransacked. In a separate case, a man who escaped Thursday from Huntsville Hospital’s psychiatric ward was captured Thursday night by Decatur police and handed to Madison County authorities.
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Lurleen B. Wallace Developmental Center
Huntsville Hospital
Decatur
M “Ave
Madison County
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