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HOGANSVILLE HERALD - THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2016
By ANDY KOBER
OVER LAST weekend,
The price of oil continued gasoline prices found around
to fluctuate last week result- the area included:
ing in little movement in the Hogansville remained
price of gasoline at the pump. at $2.05 at Valero;
As of last week, there was Hamilton increased to
a price difference of 34 cents $2.12 at Circle 12;
per gallon in the local area Woodbury at $2.12 at
with Hogansville having the Fuel South;
lowest price at $2.05 per gal- Greenville increased to
lon while Geneva had the$2.15 at Texaco;
highest price at $2.39 per gal- Pine Mountain
Ion. remained at $2.19 at Circle
Georgians can cast an eye K;
of envy across the Manchester remained
Chattahoochee as a gasoline at $2.23 at Marathon;
price of $1.88 was found in Warm Springs at $2.25
Valley, Alabama. at BP; and
With the exception of * Geneva at $2.39 at USA
Geneva, those local areas that Gas.
draw tourism continued to
suffer higher gasoline prices. OTHER AREA gasoline
Spot reports found prices were:
Hogansville with the lowest $1.88 in Valley, AL,
priceat $2.05per gaUonwhile $1.94 in Columbus,
Geneva had the highest price $2.05 in Newnan, and
.at $2.39 per gallon. $2.09 in LaGrange.
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METEORS AND MORE TO SEE AT FDR - Stargazers
can see the Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower this month,
with the greatest activity expected July 28. Also, an astron-
omy program is set for Saturday, July 23, at FDR State
Park across from the Liberty Bell Pool.
By ANDY KOBER was during this time that
bucks would begin grow-
Star gazers have ing their new antlers.
already started seeing early Venus is now appearing
meteors from the Delta in the night sky, shortly
Aquarids Meteor Shower after sunset. The planet is
and more are on the way. still low on the horizon but
The frequency of mete- is one of the brightest
ors flashing across the sky objects in the night sky.
will continue to increaseThrough the next week,
and peak meteor activity is the International Space
expected the overnight Station will be visible for
hours of Thursday, July 28. very brief times of a
For you deer hunters, minute or less, and will
the Full Moon taking place prove very difficult to
on Tuesday, July 19, was spot.
known by some Native Remember, to view
Americas as the Full Buckcelestial events, get away
Moon. This was because itfrom bright outdoor lights.
By ANDY KOBER
WORKING ON THE INSIDE - Though not necessarily vis-
ible from the outside, considerable progress in being made
on the inside of Hogansville's new library. Having the walls
up and roof on is allowing workers to construct inside com-
ponents while working in the shade. It also allows them to
continue working through afternoon and early evening
thunderstorms. It has been reported the project continues
to be on schedule.
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Join astronomers from the
Coca Cola Space Science
Center for an astronomy pro-
gram being held Saturday, July
23.
The program begins at 9
p.m. in the ball field across
from Liberty Bell Pool, along
Ga. Hwy. 354 just east of Pine
Mountain.
T ically, the astronomers
bring telescopes but those with
telescopes and binoculars are
welcome to bring their own
optics.
The program is free and
will include a star talk.
It is recommended those
attending bring chairs.
The historic Liberty Bell
Pool is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday through Saturday,
and 1 p.m. to6p.m, onSundays.
Admission is $5 per person.
Other upcoming events at
the state park include:
Thursday, July 14, "Eye
Spy Camera Scavenger Hunt".
Team up and take your digital
cameras, or smart phones, and
photograph specific items in
the park. Pictures taken on a
camera or smart phone along
with checklist must be brought
to the office by 4 p.m. the same
day. Obtain rules and check list
at the park office located on
Ga. Hwy. 190, just outside Pine
Mountain. Winners will be noti-
fied by phone to pick up prizes.
Friday, July 15, Bluebirds
and Butterflies program at 10
a.m. Help the park staff mon-
itor bluebird nest boxes and
check on the butterfly garden.
Includes a short walk and brief
talks on the basics of attract-
ing bluebirds and butterflies
to a yard. Handouts provided.
Meet at the park office locat-
ed on Ga. Hwy. 190 near Pine
Mountain.
Friday, July 15, 8:15 p.m.,
Friday Night Frog Walk at the
Large Group Camp. Join a nat-
uralist for a walk around Lake
Franklin looking for eggs, tad-
poles, and adult flogs.
Designed for ages four and
older. Bring flashlight and fol-
low signs past horse stable. $2
per person fee.
Saturday, July 16,10 a.m.,
Fairy House Workshop.
Attract a local woods fairy or
pixie to your backyard with a
fairy house and furnishings.
Held at the fishing dock in the
Family Campground, there is
a $5 per person fee.
Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m., Farmers and
Crafters Market on ballfield
across from Liberty Bell Pool.
Saturday, July 16, 2 p.m
Water Wonders at Family
Campground fishing dock.
Learn about the creatures
inhabiting area waterways.
Nets and viewing scopes pro-
vided. Children must be
accompanied by an adult and
there is a $2 per person fee.
Wednesday, July 20, 6:30
p.m., Wonderful Wednesday
Water Aerobics at Liberty Bell
Pool. Enjoy a fun water work-
out and drop-ins are welcome.
There is a $5 per person fee.
Saturday, July 23, 6:30
p.m. Join Mermaid Haley in
Liberty Bell Pool for a magi-
cal swim with special "subma-
rine" snacks. Open to all ages.
Fee of $20 per swimmer
includes one chaperone. Pre-
registration required with no
walk-ins.
Tuesday, July 26, 10 a.m.
Safe Swin Day at Liberty Bell
Pool. Learn about water safe-
ty while swimming and enjoy-
ing a hot dog lunch. Organized
groups welcome. There is a $4
per person fee and pre-regis-
tration is required.
For more information
about any of the programs at
the state park, call 706-663-
4858.
ED. Roosevelt State Park
is located near Pine Mountain.
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