Elite Series Field Set For 2012

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The field of competitors for the 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series, announced by B.A.S.S. today, promises to be the strongest ever. Among the 100 professional anglers are winners of more than 200 Bassmaster tournaments, 17 Bassmaster Classic championships and 21 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler-of-the-Year titles.

Among the most talented anglers in bass fishing, the 100 Elite Series qualifiers will be competing for bass fishing's most coveted title — Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year  — millions in prize money and berths in the 2013 Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake, Okla., Feb. 22-24.

Huntingdon safety Keith Anthony stepped on to Mall of America Field on Saturday, appreciative of one more opportunity to play football.

Playing in the All American Bowl at the Metrodome, the Eclectic native tried to soak in the atmosphere with Huntingdon receivers Willie McDowell and Cody Pearcy. A few hours later, Anthony was being congratulated for being named Defensive Player of the Game for the Stripes team.

“This is big for me,” Anthony said. “It’s exciting and I really don’t know what to say. I’m glad I had this opportunity to represent my teammates and my school.”

For Anthony, the all-star experience has been a bit surreal. A month ago, Anthony did not know he would be playing in the all-star game. Although invitations had been sent out earlier in the season, Anthony did not receive his info packet. The snafu was not discovered until after Huntingdon’s football season ended.

 “This was definitely a blessing,” Anthony said.

Women, if you've ever wanted to learn more about many popular outdoors activities and gain the skills to participate in those activities, then the Becoming an Outdoors Woman Workshop is for you.  And this workshop isn't just for novices.  Beginners who want to improve their skills are also welcome to attend.  This is truly an excellent opportunity for all women intersted in the outdoors to learn and participate in numerous activities in a welcoming environment.

This three-day workshop is open to women age 18 and older and will offer hands-on instruction in over fifty courses, including rock climbing, mountain biking, shooting sports, archery, fishing, hunting, birdwatching and many more.

The next workshop will take place at the 4-H Center in Columbiana, Alabama and beginning on Friday, March 2nd - 4th, 2012.  The cost is $225, which includes meals, lodging, program materials and instruction.  This workshop is limited to the fir