Monthly Archives: February 2015

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The Eagle has flown

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On Sunday, February 22nd, 2015, several of my neighbors and I had the distinct honor and privilege of witnessing Master Falconer John A. Karger of the Last Chance Forever Bird of Prey Conservancy, release a rehabilitated Bald Eagle on the property north of the Lake Athens dam. Our neighbors and LAPOA members, Tom and Anne Potthoff, who own the property, were kind enough to invite us to attend the big event. This article will be short on words, but I hope the photos and videos will more than make up for that. Click on any photo to open a larger version in a new tab. Read More →

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Big changes for AMWA and LAPOA

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AMWA Board of Directors Meeting, February 11th, 2015

The AMWA Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday ushered in some significant changes for the Authority, including the resignation of Executive Director Wylie Pirkle and the introduction of new staff members Darlene Forshage (Office Manager/Interim Executive Director) and Joshua Joplin (Police Chief/Building Inspector/Lake Patrol Officer).

Wylie Pirkle, Executive Director, A.M.W.A.

Wylie Pirkle, Executive Director, A.M.W.A.

The meeting was attended by around 70 people, including County Judge Richard Sanders, County Sheriff Ray Nutt, County Attorney Clint Davis, and Precinct 4 County Commissioner and LAPOA member, Ken Geeslin, all of Henderson County, and Mayor Jerry Don Vaught, City Councilmen Joe Whatley and Charles Elliott, and Police Chief Buddy Hill, all of the City of Athens. After introducing these distinguished guests, AMWA Board of Directors President and LAPOA member, Steve Sparkman, administered the oath of office to AMWA Police Chief Joplin. Read More →