Peach Living March 2020

Best of the Best Local favorites named

In this issue:

 Teacher explores ancient history  Get to know Miss YMCA  Meet artist Megan Boggus

MARCH 2020 • VOL. 10, NO. 2 • PEACHLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

Peach Living PUBLISHER Tim Prince GENERAL MANAGER Brandy Clackley EDITORIAL Joyanna Love, editor J.R. Tidwell, managing editor Anthony Richards, writer Elisabeth Altaminaro-Smith, freelance writer Emily Reed, freelance writer MARKETING Zack Bates, marketing consultant CUSTOMER SERVICE Kacy Barrett PRESSROOM & MAILROOM Jimmy Ruff, production manager Michael Turner, asst. production manager Chris Love, asst. production manager Malinda Nance, mailroom manager On the cover: Becky Patterson at Pinedale Gardens

A note from the editor It’s finally here! The official unveiling of the 2020 Best of the Best winners!

As always, we had a good response to the contest. Winners in various categories are included in this issue.

See if your favorites got enough votes to be named.

In this issue, we also feature Celeste Joyanna Onchuck, a local teacher whose love of Love history has led to her participating in an archeological dig in Israel. Her experiences have given her new insights and new stories that she can share with her students.

You can also get to know reigning Miss YMCA Annabel Mullinax. She has enjoyed being a positive influence on those she has met during her reign. The YMCA is also featured in this year’s Best of the Best. See the list to find out in which category.

Another name familiar to our Best of the Best list is local artist Megan Boggus. Boggus shares with us her passion for photorealism in drawing and painting.

Peach Living Magazine is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, and we want you to be in on the fun. We are collecting high quality photos of community members reading Peach Living and readers’ memories of favorite stories. To submit for possible inclusion, email joyanna.love@peachlivingmagazine.com.

Inside this edition PALETTE OF LIFE Artist puts heart into creating custom pieces

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BEST OF THE BEST This year’s winners

DIGGING DEEPER Teacher visits Middle East archeological site

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MISS YMCA

USING INDIAN HAWTHORN IN YOUR LANDSCAPE

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Annabel Mullinax empowers others to be their best

CHAMBER NEWS CHILTON CLOSE-UPS

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CALENDAR

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PALETTE

OF LIFE Artist puts heart into creating custom pieces

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STORY BY EMILY REED PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Megan Boggus at the 2018 Chilton County Arts Festival.

When artist Megan Boggus of Clanton is approached by a client to create a piece of art, she often finds her inspiration from hearing about the people, things or places she is featuring.

“When a client says ‘I would love for you to draw my grandmother, my sweet baby, my dog or this person I lost.’ I am inspired to go above and beyond to ensure that when they receive it they are touched and truly smile or even cry,” Boggus said.

Boggus creates portraits of people using

charcoal or pencil; animal pieces which are created from charcoal, pencil, watercolor or acrylic paint; as well as creating custom tumblers in any design.

“All of my portraits are as close to photo realistic as I can achieve,” Boggus said.

“Photorealism is my passion and where my art has been all of my life.

The tumblers are like my mini canvases, and I have the opportunity to make 10-12 different and unique pieces every week.”

Boggus first became an artist as a teenager but soon got too busy and did not have much time to work on things.

In 2012, when her son was born, he was in the NICU for three months, and Boggus began drawing to pass the time.

“It wasn’t long before people would ask me to draw things for them,” Boggus said.

“A few years later life happened and again, I used my art to pull me out of a deep depression. That is when painting began.

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occasion, and I truly feel blessed with all of the doors that have been opened and people that I have met.”

Two of Boggus’ favorite artists are Lisa Lachri and Marion Tubiana.

“Lisa [Lachri] taught me from her time lapse videos how to paint animals, landscapes and backgrounds,” Boggus said. “I learned how to layer paint and the various fur patterns. She also taught me various techniques that I incorporate in my own work. Marion Tubiana is such an amazing artist who specializes in photorealism. I look at her work, and it pushes me to try harder and improve with each piece I create.”

When Boggus works on her pieces, she hopes others can feel the heart that she puts into each piece.

“Whether it be a portrait, painting, tumbler or just a sketch,” Boggus said. “I make each piece special and From left top: Photorealism focuses on creating art that is as realistic as possible.

Megan Boggus enjoys creating designs on tumblers.

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I am inspired to go above and beyond to ensure that when they receive it they are touched and truly smile or even cry.”

— MEGAN BOGGUS

meaningful for each person who will be receiving it.”

All pieces are created in Boggus’s home, where she hopes to eventually have a studio space constructed in her garage.

When she begins working on a piece, she starts to find out as much about what her client wants as possible.

“Whether that is seeing a photo they want drawn or painted, or hearing an idea they have for a tumbler,” Boggus said.

“That is when I will decide what medium and materials will be best. Next, I will sketch out the basic outlines and begin the piece. All of my portraits and paintings revolve around photorealism and for me that is captured in the eyes. I always start with the face and eyes no matter the person or animal. After that is complete, I begin the shading and darkening to bring the piece to life. To me, the shading and dark blacks give a piece so much depth.”

Boggus said her favorite part of the creating process is brainstorming what she will do for each client.

“My husband and I will start talking, and I will bounce ideas off of him or a client says, ‘I have an idea but don’t know how to make it happen.’ Just tell me and I will do 8 peach living

Megan Boggus works on a project in her home.

my best to create it how you imagine it,” Boggus said. “I also love thinking outside of the box especially with tumblers to see what kind of unique material I can use to make it one of a kind. I absolutely love seeing the ideas come to life.”

Completed pieces can be found on Boggus’ social media pages. Most of her work is custom made to order, so if anyone is interested or has an idea for a piece, she suggests contacting her directly.

More information is available by visiting thephoenixgallerybymegan on Instagram and Facebook.

2020 Peach Living is excited to announce who Chilton County chose as this year’s winners. As always, the list features some returning favorites as well as some new categories.

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DINING BEST BARBECUE Bone’s Backstreet BBQ 310 Sixth St. S. Clanton 205-258-5179 Finalists: B&K, Hickory Chip, Smokey T’s BBQ, Heard’s BBQ BEST CATERER Neighborhood Grill & Catering 309 Seventh St. N Clanton 205-755-2220 Finalists: Country Lane Too, Old Town Eatery, Oh Taste and See, Bone’s Backstreet BBQ BEST HOT HAMBURGER Hickory Chip 4966 Alabama Highway 145 Clanton 205-755-4533 Finalists: Chubbfathers, Neighborhood Grill, Maddogs Grill, Dari Delight — Thorsby BEST PIZZA Domino’s Pizza 400 Lay Dam Road Clanton 205-258-5090 Finalists: Pizza Hut, Papa John’s, Bertolone Italian Cafe, Little Ceasar’s

Bone’s Backstreet BBQ was voted best barbecue in Chilton County.

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BEST ICE CREAM Peach Park 2300 Seventh St. S Clanton 205-755-2065 Finalists: Durbin Farms, Todd’s Produce, Heaton Pecan Farm, Dari Delite BEST BREAKFAST Main Street Cafe 613 Second Ave. N 205-755-2216 Finalists: Jack’s, Shoney’s, Waffle House, Farm House Cafe in Thorsby BEST LUNCH Neighborhood Grill 309 Seventh St. N Clanton 205-755-2220 Finalists: Main Street Cafe, Chubbfathers, Maddogs Grill, Farm House Cafe in Thorsby

Thanks for voting us

Best Bank

in Chilton County!

BEST DINNER Neighborhood Grill 309 Seventh St. N Clanton 205-755-2220 Finalists: Chubbfathers, Hickory Chip, Bertolone Italian Cafe, Bones Backstreet BBQ

HEALTH & BEAUTY BEST CHIROPRACTOR Dr. Tony Hughes, Hughes Chiropractic Clinic 713 Temple Road Clanton 205-280-0028 Finalists: Dr. Matthew Mims, Jemison Family Chiropractic; Dr. Irwin, Irwin Chiropractic BEST DRUG STORE Wright Drug and Gifts 206 Seventh St. N Clanton 205-755-3350 Finalists: Hayes Drug, Thorsby Drug, Chandler Drug, Maplesville Pharmacy BEST HAIR SALON Grace Salon and Spa 308 Sixth St. S Clanton

Voted Chilton County's Best Jewelry Store!

EDWARDS JEWELERS

617 Second Avenue North Clanton, AL 35045

205-755-4290

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205-294-1065 Finalists: Elite Salon, Shear Perfection, New Edition, City Barber Shop BEST FAMILY DOCTOR Dr. David Wilson, Clinic W 206 Medical Center Drive Clanton 205-287-3900 Finalists: Dr. Jeffrey Price, Chilton Family Medicine; Dr. Kris Wood, Chilton Medical Associates; Dr. Keith Funderburk, Chilton Medical Associates; Dr. Jay Patel, Jemison Internal Medicine BEST DENTIST Dr. Sharon New Glass 105 Medical Center Drive Clanton 205-755-1111 Finalists: Dr. Chris Baker, Dr. Rex Hall, Dr. Matthew McCain, Dr. Richard Roy BEST EYE DOCTOR Dr. Maurice Lyn, 20/20 Eyecare 638 Clanton Market Place Clanton 205-755-3636 Finalists: Dr. Randall Pitts; Dr. Betsy Ferris, Eye Care Associates; Dr. Bonnie Mallard, WalMart Vision; Dr. Seth Williams, My Eye Dr. BEST FITNESS CENTER YMCA of Chilton County 405 Ollie Ave. Clanton 205-755-2382 Finalists: Express Fitness, Cornerstone, Jemison Anytime Fitness, American Fitness BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST Cornerstone Fitness and Wellness 110 Baker Ave. Clanton 205-280-6450 Finalists: Chilton County Physical Therapy, Restore Outpatient Physical Therapy, Encore Rehabilitation BEST HOME HEALTH OR ASSISTED LIVING The Gardens of Clanton 850 Scott Drive Clanton 12 peach living

Cox Veterinarian Clinic has been voted best veterinarian in Chilton County for the fourth year in a row.

205-280-0084 Finalists: Hatley’s Healthcare, Suncrest Home Health, Southern Care, Encompass

SERVICES BEST VETERINARIAN Cox Veterinarian Clinic 3403 Seventh St. N Clanton 205-755-1753 Finalists: Bluebonnet Animal Clinic, Forrest Veterinary Clinic, Pet Haven Veterinary Hospital BEST JEWELRY Edwards Jewelry 617 Second Ave. N Clanton 205-755-4290 Finalists: MorLyns Fine Jewelry, Willow 31, Hope’s Chest

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the Past, P and S Lawncare and Maintenance, BEST PET GROOMER Bark and Bath Pet Grooming 26410 U.S. Highway 31 Jemison 205-688-5555 Finalists: Little Angel’s Pet Salon, Kamp Crazy Bones, Rita’s Pet Groomer, Pet Agree

PLACES

Pinedale Gardens has been voted best florist in Chilton County for the fourth year in a row.

BEST FLORIST Pinedale Gardens 404 Lay Dam Road Clanton 205-755-3480 Finalists: Everyday Flowers by Ronny, Clanton Florist, Jemison Florist, Maplesville Florist BEST PLUMBER Pate’s Plumbing Sewer and Drain Cleaning 370 County Road 410 Clanton 205-755-4331 Finalists: Whatley Plumbing, A-1

Plumbing, Able Plumbing, William McMinn

BEST PLACE FOR PRODUCE Pierce Farms 1007 Seventh St. S Clanton (205) 755-5354 Finalists: Durbin Farms Market, Peach Park, Knight Farms, Todd’s Produce

BEST HVAC COMPANY Giles Heating and Cooling 603 Fourth Ave. N Clanton 205-755-3369 Finalists: Tim Jones Heating & Cooling, Active Air, Central Heating and Cooling

BEST PLACE TO WORSHIP New Life Community Church 2665 County Road 81 Clanton 205-755-6485 Finalists: West End Baptist, Lomax Assembly of God, Clanton First United Methodist Church, Clanton Church of Christ

BEST LANDSCAPER Unique Landscape 205-217-6154 Finalists: Southern Lawn, Petals from

BEST ANTIQUE STORE/ FLEA MARKET Rustic Relics 706 Second Ave. N

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for voting us a finalist for Best Tire Store

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Pierce Farms was voted best place for produce for the second time.

Clanton (205) 258-5775 Finalist: Bren-Wils BEST HOTEL Holiday Inn Express 815 Bradberry Lane Clanton 205-280-1880 Finalists: Best Western, Days Inn

BEST DAYCARE West End Baptist Daycare 2005 Second Ave. N 205-755-0625 Finalists: Building Blocks, Riddles and Rhymes, Children’s Corner, First Baptist BEST DANCE STUDIO Signature Studio of Dance 203 Seventh St. S, Suite B

Clanton 205-245-3758 Finalists: Central Elite Dance Studio, Fierce Sports and Recreation

SHOPPING BEST GIFT SHOP Willow 31 111 Seventh St. N Clanton

Thank You for voting Betsy Farris a finalist for the Best Eye Doctor.

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(205) 258-5166 Finalist: Wright Drug, MorLyn’s Fine Jewelry, Hopes Chest Boutique, Rustique Relics BEST FURNITURE STORE Clanton Furniture 105 Sixth St. N Clanton (205) 755-0690 Finalist: Barry’s Furniture, E. L. Klinner, Badcock Home Furniture & More, Farmers Home Furniture BEST CLOTHING STORE Willow 31 111 Seventh St. N Clanton (205) 258-5166 Finalists: Hope’s Chest, Trendy Chic Boutique, Factory Connection, H&M Boutique BEST GARDEN CENTER Walmart 1415 Seventh St. S Clanton Finalist: Petals from the Past, Holleywood Gardens, Garrison Farm and Home Center, Tractor Supply BEST HARDWARE STORE Russell Do it Center 2207 Seventh St. N

Russell Do it Center has been voted best hardware store in Chilton County for the fourth year in a row.

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Willow 31 was named best gift shop and best clothing store.

Clanton 205-755-6690 Finalists: ACME, Tractor Supply, Barth Lumber, Chilton Feed and Seed BEST FARM SUPPLY STORE Garrison Farm and Home 20600 US-31 Thorsby 205-646-2666 Finalists: Tractor Supply, Chilton Feed and Seed, Jones Feed and Seed, Verbena Farm Supply BEST EMPLOYER Neighborhood Grill 309 Seventh St. N Clanton 205-755-2220 Finalists: St. Vincents, RealtySouth, Restore Outpatient Therapy, Chilton Board of Education

Neighborhood Grill was named best employer by Best of the Best voters.

HOME & FINANCE BEST MORTGAGE Hamilton Mortgage 207 Sixth St. N, Suite 2 Finalists: Regions Bank, peach living 17

River Bank and Trust, APCO Credit Union, Marion Bank and Trust BEST BANK River Bank and Trust 620 Second Ave. N Clanton 205-755-2240 Finalists: Regions, APCO Credit Union, Truist (formerly BB&T), Mutual Savings Credit Union BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY Exit Royal Realty 619 A Second Ave. N Clanton 205-258-5325 Finalists: Realty South, AW Realty, Hope Realty, Dansby Realty Exit Royal Realty was named best real estate agency by Best of the Best voters for 2020.

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT Holly Deavers, Exit Royal Realty 619 A Second Ave. N Clanton 205-258-5325 Finalists: Andrew George, Debra Hubbard, Brooke Haigler, Jodi Genard

Thanks for voting us a finalist for Best Hot Hamburger

BEST INSURANCE COMPANY Alfa Insurance www.alfainsurance.com Finalists: Matt Benson (State Farm), Davis and Davis Insurance

AUTO BEST AUTO SERVICE McKinnon Price Drive Clanton 205-755-3430, 205-280-1101 Finalists: Stokes Automotive, Fairwary Automart & Tires, Southern Dixie Auto Repair, Varden’s Auto and Exhaust BEST CAR SALES McKinnon Price Drive

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best best of the

Clanton 205-755-3430, 205-280-1101 Finalists: Stokes Automotive, Fairway Automart & Tires, Baugh Ford, Ellison Auto Sales

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BEST OIL CHANGE Clanton Express Lube 1801 Seventh St. N Clanton 205-755-5823 Finalists: McKinnon, Stokes Automotive, Fairway Automart and Tires, Southern Dixie Auto Repair BEST AUTO PARTS STORE O’Reilly Auto Parts 207 Seventh St S Clanton 205-280-2115 Finalists: Advanced Auto Parts, Auto Zone, NAPA, Jemison NAPA BEST TIRE STORE Fairway Automart & Tires 2011 Seventh St. N Clanton 205-258-5445 Finalists: Clanton Tire, Bo Mart, Southern Dixie Auto Repair, Blowout Tire BEST CAR WASH Peachy Clean Car Wash 1301 Seventh St. S Clanton Finalists: The Wash

ARTS AND CULTURE BEST FESTIVAL Peach Festival

Thank you for your votes!

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Finalists: First United Methodist Church, Clanton First Baptist, Elevate Clanton FUMC

Megan Boggus was named best artist by Best of the Best voters.

Held the third week in June Finalists: Thorsby Swedish Festival, Peach Jam Jubilee, En Fuego BEST ARTIST Megan Boggus, The Phoenix Gallery 205-267-9363 Finalists: Beverly Baker, Matt LittleJohn, Scarlett Teel

BEST MUSICIAN Mattie Holsomback Finalists: Matt Littlejohn Band, DJ2 Entertainment, Elevate BEST CIVIC GROUP Rotary Club of Chilton County rotaryclubofchiltoncounty@gmail.com President: Gordon Swenson 205-907-4219 Meets weekly on Wednesdays at noon Finalists: Lions Club, Senior Connection, Clanton Kiwanis Club BEST CHURCH CHOIR West End Baptist Church 2005 Second Ave. N Clanton 205-755-0625

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BEST NONPROFIT YMCA of Chilton County 405 Ollie Ave. Clanton 205-755-2382 Finalists: Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center, Relay for Life, Care Net

Digging DEEPER Teacher visits Middle East archeological site STORY BY JOYANNA LOVE PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Sunrise in Israel made waking up at 4 a.m. a little easier for Celeste Onchuck. peach living 21

It was a hot, July day in Israel when Celeste Onchuck had her first glimpse of the archeological site that she would work in for the next 18 days.

Onchuck’s interest in archeology started at a young age.

“I was probably 4 or 5 years old when I got an interest in it ... I loved the show ‘Reading Rainbow,’ and the host went inside of a pyramid one day, and that was it, I was so fascinated with everything old and ancient,” Onchuck said.

Her love of history in general and ancient times specifically grew throughout her life.

Onchuck completed her bachelor’s degree at the University of Montevallo in social sciences with a history concentration. She completed her master’s degree in history education at Alabama State University.

Today, Onchuck uses her passion for history to make the subject interesting to her Ancient World History students at Jemison Middle School.

She began to pursue an opportunity to work alongside professional archeologists at an ancient site after hearing about a program and scholarships that were available.

“In my spare time, I find myself researching and just looking up things,” Onchuck said.

During one such time of research on the internet, Onchuck saw something about Biblical Archeology Society.

“I thought, ‘Wow, this is what I want to do, and there might be a way to have it funded,’” Onchuck said.

Her initial application was unsuccessful, but after advice from the committee, Onchuck reapplied and was accepted.

“I was so surprised that last year I got a $4,000 scholarship to go to any of the dig sites that they work with,” Onchuck said.

When Onchuck began looking at the sites that were available, she decided to delay her trip because it would mean being away from her young children for a while.

Instead, she took them on a trip to Israel with her mom and sister. Seeing all of the archeological sites during her visit further convinced Onchuck that she wanted to participate in a dig.

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From top: Jemison Middle teacher Celeste Onchuck works alongside archeologists and students at the Tel Tsaf dig site.

Celeste Onchuck at Tel Tsaf in Israel.

summer when school was not in session. In the end, she chose a site that was unearthing artifacts from around 6,000 to 7,000 years ago.

Onchuck said this was even before Abraham came to live in the area.

The site, Tel Tsaf, is located in the Jordan Valley and has been excavated since 2013.

Teams have worked at the site for a month each summer.

Broken pottery is one of the main things unearthed at Tel Tsaf.

Pieces, such as this one, with the black painting, are specific to the region.

This ancient pig tooth is one of many found at Tel Tsaf.

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“The excavation is being carried out by the Zinman Institute of Archaeology at the University of Haifa in Israel,” Onchuck said.

Onchuck started her work alongside professional archeologists and students of archeology washing pieces of pottery that had been unearthed.

“Just diving in head first into something I had never done hands-on before,” Onchuck said.

Each day started early, Onchuck said she was at the dig site by 5 a.m. in order to be able to work before it got too hot.

“It’s one of the hottest places in Israel,” Onchuck said.

The team worked for seven hours at a time.

“I loved every minute of it, and I wouldn’t trade any of it because I learned so much,” Onchuck said. “... It was so neat that it didn’t matter that I was just a volunteer looking to start my Ph.D. soon, and I had not ever done it before they put me in an excavation pit right next to people who have been in archeology programs digging or researching for years and years and years, shoulder to shoulder doing the same thing as everybody else. When you are learning in that kind of situation you learn real quick.”

The team sifted through 5 centimeters of dirt at a time.

When an item was found, it was labeled and set aside.

Pottery and animal bones, including those from pigs, sheep and goats, were the most prevalent things found.

Onchuck said Tel Tsaf was known for a distinct type of pottery.

“I found a piece of obsidian, which the archeologist was excited about because he could tell that it had come from somewhere else, so the people were involved in trade,” Onchuck said.

Other items found included beads, flint tools and a pit where meat would have been roasted.

“The purpose ... of why they are digging there is it is one of the first places that they have evidence of grain storage, silos,” Onchuck said. “So, what this tells us about history is that it is one of the earliest settlements after people went from being hunter gatherers to a settled way of life.”

Workers at the site were from a variety of countries, including Israel, the United States, Germany, Poland, Finland and the United Kingdom.

Onchuck said the experience has given her stories to tell her students related to what they are studying.

“Storytelling is a very effective way to teach,” Onchuck said.

She said teaching history as a story keeps her students interested in the subject.

“Knowing how archeologists work has helped me a lot,” Onchuck said.

Since the trip, Onchuck has been accepted to the University of Haifa to complete her doctorate degree.

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The team sifted through 5 centimeters of dirt at a time. When an item was found, it was labeled and set aside.

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Celeste Onchuck teaches Ancient World History at Jemison Middle School.

“My advisor and the head of the excavations is Dr. Danny Rosenberg,” Onchuck said.

She said “it all fell into place” for her to pursue this degree.

The program consists of writing her dissertation, so she will be able to continue teaching. She is in regular communication with Rosenberg and plans to return to Israel for the next few summers. She said being at archeological sites will help her better understand the process.

Onchuck expects the project to take her five years to complete. In her paper, she will focus on studying agricultural-themed statues from different cultures.

Onchuck said statues of women grinding grain have been found at archeological sites in several different countries, including Israel, Egypt, Greece, Cyprus and United States of America (from Native American tribes).

“I’m basically cataloguing them and putting them in context, where were they found, what was the significance,” Onchuck said.

She said the project is a good way to “get my foot in the door in archeology and in that area where I am interested.”

Onchuck said her husband Andy “is intrigued by all this stuff ” and is interested in talking about what she is learning, even though he is not interested in traveling.

The couple has two children.

She said the format in which she is doing her doctorate will allow her to complete the work without taking time away from her family.

Onchuck hopes to be able to visit archeology sites connected to the Bible in the future.

Onchuck is in her fourth year of teaching at JMS, and she has 15 years of experience in the field.

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Annabel Mullinax was crowned Miss YMCA for Chilton County in August.

If you are going through difficult times, remember that the tough times will pass.

Find people that you love and trust that will listen and support you.”

— ANNABEL MULLINAX

MISS YMCA

STORY BY ELISABETH ALTAMINARO-SMITH PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

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The reining Miss YMCA Queens are Tiny Miss Ava Whittle, Little Miss Dani Claire Brock,Young Miss Adah Weeks, Junior Miss Abby Whittle, Miss Annabel Mullinax and Miss Collegiate Kacy Herron.

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Last August, Annabel Mullinax was crowned Miss YMCA for Chilton County.

Miss YMCA serves as a local ambassador who holds the commitment to help everyone in the community reach their potential through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Mullinax holds grace and poise, as most beauty queens do, as well as a confident, positive disposition that is eager to help others.

“Everyone needs to know that it is okay to be yourself. People will like you for who you are,” Mullinax, age 17, said. “If you are going through difficult times, remember that the tough times will pass. Find people that you love and trust that will listen and support you.”

Although Mullinax acknowledges that technology is helpful and a wonderful asset, she names social media as being the most important issue that her generation is currently struggling with.

“If someone doesn’t like you and wants to publicly talk bad about you (on the internet), they can block you from being able to see it,” Mullinax said. “That is very hard to deal with no matter what age a person is.”

Mullinax said that dealing with bullies can be difficult and that people should see themselves in a constructive light.

“Every person is perfect in their own way,” she said.

Being around Mullinax is uplifting. She attributes much of her positive affect and the ability to share positivity with the Clanton YMCA. “Everyone is so friendly at the YMCA. I love being there! The classes are encouraging and the instructors help coach you through the workout. If you aren’t physically able to do the exercise, it is okay. Everyone just does the best that they can,” said Mullinax. “The atmosphere is for everyone and all body types.”

Some of the aerobic classes she enjoys are cardio-swag, tumbling and yoga.

During her reign as Miss YMCA, she participates in community events and travels throughout the state, giving positive affirmation to others, as well as promoting the Y. Some of the events she has enjoyed the most have been visiting the Gardens of Clanton at Thanksgiving and Christmas, making pillowcases with the Girl Scouts for cancer patients at Hope Lodge and hosting a community painting party for the community with her queen sisters.

“One of my favorite things that I have been a part of has been Lunch Box Rocks, hosted by the YMCA,” Mullinax said. “Children, age 0-18 receive a free lunch

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The reigning Miss YMCA Queens

and we play games. Kids need more love and time spent with them and it is a great way to do that.”

The program meets at E.M. Henry Community Center, 413 14th St. in Clanton.

When Mullinax entered the Miss YMCA competition, she was nervous.

“I have not been in many pageants before. I was afraid to walk out onstage. My friend Tammy Price encouraged me and I decided that I wanted to participate,” said Mullinax. “I am glad that I did. I conquered that fear.”

Unlike most people, a great characteristic that Mullinax possesses is her gift of public speaking.

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Every person is perfect in their own way.”

— ANNABEL MULLINAX “Speaking to large groups is not something that scares me,” she said. “It comes natural. Regardless of the situation, I can relay a message confidently and calmly in a professional manner.”

Her future aspirations are to become a doctor and she knows that her gift of communication will benefit her future.

When she is not attending events as Miss YMCA, she has the life of every busy teenager. She enjoys practicing dance routines for the Blast from the Past performances, volunteering as an elementary teacher’s aide and cheering for basketball and football. She loves hanging out with her friends and her Calico cat, “Macy Rose.”

Mullinax is grateful to the YMCA community, and friends and family that have loved and supported her. She hopes that others may be inspired to compete for Miss YMCA in 2020.

“It is so much fun! I hope that everyone will consider doing it,” said Mullin ax. “Some of the other pageant mothers have been like a second mother to me.”

Her parents are Steven and Susan Mullinax. She has two younger brothers, Christian and Casey.

Using INDIAN HAWTHORN

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Spring is just around the corner and many people across the state are already working in their gardens and yards. One plant that seems to be particularly popular this time of year is Indian hawthorn (Rhaphiolepisspecies). Indian hawthorn is a small shrub or ground cover native to southern China and Japan and cultivated across U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Various cultivars of Indian hawthorn offer attractive foliage, white to pink flowers and a slight range in available plant sizes.

It is slow growing and keeps a good natural shape. In the spring, the shrub sports clusters of fragrant flowers. Homeowners can use them to create barriers or dividers in their landscapes. Neal Hargle, an Alabama Extension home grounds agent, offered some helpful insight on this plant and how to ensure its successful growth.

“It is a good plant with attractive foliage, and I like the fruit it puts out as well as the flowers,” Hargle said.

The variety of cultivars we have is incredible now.

“There are so many different cultivars of them you can get some small and some big, you can use them as foundation shrubs and even hedges and screenings,” Hargle said.

Planting Tips If you want to plant this popular shrub, there are some important things to know before putting it into the ground.

“They typically tend to work much better when planted in the sun,” he warned. “Even

There are so many different cultivars of them you can get some small and some big, you can use them as foundation shrubs and even hedges and screenings.”

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when planted in partial sunlight, they just don’t tend to be as successful.”

The shrub is susceptible to certain fungal diseases. Hargle encouraged gardeners to plant resistant cultivars, grow them in full sun and use drip irrigation.

“It will do better in sandy soil, but it will still grow in clay,” he said.

It performs best in moist, well-drained soil, but established shrubs will tolerate drought. If pruning is needed, it should be done just after bloom.

To see examples of Indian hawthorn in the landscape, check out the Chilton County Extension Office flower bed located on the west side of the building. The foundation shrubs are a variety of Indian hawthorn.

Typically, shrubs can be bought as container grown or bare root. Each type of plant stock is handled and planted differently.

Regardless of the plant type, it is always best to dig shallow and wide planting holes and to plant at the proper depth.

Horticulturists agree that it is better to plant too high than too deep. As a guide, the topmost lateral root should be slightly above or level with the original soil grade. Pulling loose soil up above the exposed lateral roots prevents drying out but still allows for sufficient moisture and oxygen.

Bare-root plants should be carefully handled, keeping the roots moist prior to planting. Dig the planting hole just deep enough to accommodate the roots.

Create a mound in the middle, set the plant at the top, and spread out the roots. Gradually backfill with loosened native soil. Water the soil as you add the backfill to get good soil-to-root contact. Firm up, but do not pack, the soil around the root system. Bare-root transplants require close attention to water needs because the root system is often very small; many roots are potentially lost in the digging and shipping process. Because the plants are normally small, however, they often establish quickly and perform well with fall planting.

Container-grown plants have the advantage of larger, intact root systems, but they present other concerns. Most containerplant nurseries use a soilless media comprised of mostly pine bark or similar organic matter.

This provides a good environment for root growth while in the containers, but it is not a good environment when isolated in the new planting hole. Before removing plants from the container, water them thoroughly. After allowing time for water absorption, remove plants from the container and spread out the root system in one of two methods.

Use a sharp knife and make 3 or 4 scoring cuts lengthwise and about 1⁄2-inch-deep into the root ball. This type of root pruning cuts circling roots, stimulates root branching, and allows you to untangle and spread out thick root systems laterally.

If the plant is not pot bound (excessive circling roots), simply wash the soilless media away from the root ball and plant the nearly bare-root plant as described above.

Removing as much of the loose media as possible allows for better root-to-soil contact and makes water management easier.

More Gardening Help Available

To learn more about how to enhance your garden and landscape, check out Alabama Extension’s “Gardening in the South” series.

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NEW MEMBERS SIXTH STREET WAREHOUSE is a great new event venue located in downtown Clanton. The recently renovated warehouse is located at 202 6th Street South and is the perfect location for your next party. Gene and Cymantha Foshee, owners of Sixth Street Warehouse, invite you to give them a call at 205-258-6705 for rental information. They will gladly take you on a tour!

KIDS FIRST BRIDGE OF HOPE FAMILY OUTREACH has been in business since 1999 with a goal to provide at-risk families with learning fundamentals and opportunities through free-education, service arts and job training in order to produce working, well-balanced members of society. If you are interested in finding out more, please call Margaret or Oscar Hawkins at 205-706-9467.

River Bank & Trust received Distinguished Business of the Year award.

Chilton Chamber hosts annual banquet

The Chamber recognized its student ambassadors during the event.

Board member Shannon Welch and President Billy Singleton presented Valley Grande Mexican Grill owner Sergio Sanchez with the New Business of the Year award.

Chamber Champion award recipient Mickey Bates stands with family members.

Clanton Mayor Billy Joe Driver was presented the Distinguished Citizen of the Year award.

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General Manager Brandy Clackley of The Clanton Advertiser accepted the Community Spirit award from board member Shanon Hamilton and President Billy Singleton.

Chamber Happenings

Hull & Russell was the Chamber’s Business of the Month for January.

Congratulations Hailey Gothard, Valentine’s Day Shopping Promotion winner

Congratulations Donna Wyatt, Valentine’s Day Shopping Promotion winner

Josh Caray was the speaker at the January luncheon.

Congratulations Cindy Knight, Valentine’s Day Shopping Promotion winner

Mark Colson of the Alabama Trucking Association spoke at the February Luncheon.

Guardian Credit Union was the Chamber’s Business of the Month for February.

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Chamber to accept ambassador applications The Chilton County Chamber of Commerce sponsors an ambassador program which gives young men and women the opportunity to be involved with the business community. It will soon be time to select ambassadors to serve for the 2020-2021 school year.

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Beginning in March, we will be visiting our schools and sharing the information about the program to those students that qualify to represent the Chamber. Policy and Procedure Forms and Student Applications will be delivered to all schools in Chilton County. A total of 15 students will Our innaugural be chosen for the year has proven program. The that this program program is open to Student Ambassadors Kallen Harris, Ethan Ivy, Nicolas Ray, Tylan works! It gives male and female Rudolph and Hannah Grace Childress our young people students who are the opportunity rising sophomores, to meet leading juniors and seniors citizens. They are recognized at our Chamber funtions attending schools in Chilton County. Students must have and gain experience and knowledge of what the a cumulative grade point average of at least 85, certified in Chamber does and how it impacts our communities. writing by the applicant’s principal or guidance counselor This program reaches far beyond our communities. along with a recommendation from his or her school.

Two of our ambassadors, Krista Davis and Kallen Harris attended Huntingdon College last summer This program is administered by the staff of for an Economic Development Conference. They the Chilton County Chamber of Commerce met young people from all over the state and had with the Executive Committee of the Board of the opportunity to hear and meet leading Economic Directors have oversight responsibilities. If you Development Professionals. This same conference takes have any questions about the program, please place again in May and plans are already underway contact us at 205-755-2400 or email us at info@ to send one, or more, of our Ambassadors to this chiltonchamberonline.com.

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YOUR VOICE MATTERS We all have a say in the outcome of the 2020 Census, and it can help Alabama secure a fair share of funding and maintain fair representation in Congress. All you have to do is complete and return your 2020 census form. It is a simple civic duty with tremendous impact.

March 2020 – U.S. Census Bureau will send every household an invitation to respond to the 2020 Census.

Respond in one of three ways: • Online using a computer, smart phone or tablet • Call a toll-free number and give response over the phone • Call and request a traditional paper form April 1, 2020 – Census Day Late April 2020 – Reminder postcard May 2020 – U.S. Census Bureau will follow up with households who haven’t responded.

Census participation important to state’s future In 2020, we as Alabamians have a tremendous opportunity to positively affect our state’s future for the next 10 years and beyond.

How? By taking less than 10 minutes to complete a 2020 Census form. Not only that. Saying “I Count” by completing your census form also helps secure a brighter future for yourself, your family and your community. Your opportunity to say “I Count” is coming in the spring of 2020. The mission of Alabama Counts! is to ensure you understand what is at stake for Alabama in 2020 and to ensure you are prepared to complete and return your census form.

Funding to Alabama for many important programs that affect health care, education, housing assistance, infrastructure development and more is tied in some form to census data.

An accurate count will ensure that the state receives its fair share of funding for these important programs. A recent study by George Washington University indicates that the U.S. government

returned almost $1,600 to the state in 2015 for every Alabamian counted in the census.

The census will ask basic questions about all people living or staying at your address, such as names, ages, birth dates, race, sex, whether you own or rent, etc. This count will include all children, even non-relatives staying with you.

The census is safe and secure. All the information you provide to the U.S. Census Bureau is confidential and cannot be used against you by any government agency or court.

For more information, visit the “Chilton County Counts” Facebook page or census.alabama.gov.

Information provided by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.

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Marching in the street Community commemorates Dr. King with parade and speeches

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Rivalry resumed Isabella and Thorsby boys and girls basketball teams enjoyed playing each other.

1. Dallas Murray of Isabella looks for room to maneuver.

2. Thorsby’s Heather Turner is defended tightly by Isabella’s Gabriella Fjeldstad.

3. Isabella’s De’Asia Wilson leaps off the ground en route to a layup.

4. Emily Jones of Thorsby wears a 2020 county champs shirt during warm-ups.

5. Thorsby’s Karlee Kincaid surveys the court, while Isabella’s Anna Farris provides pressure.

6. Amelia Fjeldstad of Isabella and Carlee Wyatt of Thorsby chase down a loose ball.

7. Thorsby’s Tyler Ray pushes the ball up court.

8. Elijah Littlefield of Isabella drives the paint against Thorsby’s Sawyer Sellers.

9. Jamarias Hayes attempts to maintain possession against a smothering IHS defense.

10. Isabella’s Kendall Reeves thinks about blocking a shot.

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Magical night Community members enjoyed dressing up for the annual Jemison Fairy Tale Show.

1. Rachel Rachels and Elizabeth Epperson 2. Gentry Scott and Kyla Wilson 3. Emeri, Addy and Stella 4. Bettye and Doyle Glass 5. Marybeth Porter and Ryleigh Green 6. Avery and Emma Hadder 7. Jessillyn, Dawsoon and Cohen Bowman 8. Ava Coonan and Ava Harley 9. Gissell DeLaCruz and Jennifer Delgado 10. Tylan Rudolph and Taylor Carden 11. Eli and Alyssa Prather with Cheryl English

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Senior night Maplesville’s boys and girls basketball games against Alabama Christian Academy on senior night.

1. Jackson Abbott goes up for a dunk.

2. Ajala Robinson elevates to the basket.

3. Haven Smith attempts to save a ball from going out of bounds.

4. Kaylan Hardy shoots over a defender.

5. Dorian Heard backs down a defender.

6. Shaveon Dunlap pushes the ball up court.

7. Gracie Harrison gets emotional as she walks off the court in her final home game.

8. Ajala Robinson gets a defender off balance with a behind-the-back move.

9. Corey Stephens was one of five seniors honored as part of the pregame festivies.

10. Alexis Bradley fights for position down low.

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MARCH–APRIL CALENDAR Every Monday Clanton First United Methodist Church, at 207 Eighth Street North in Clanton, hosts Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered program to address any hurt, habit or hangup. Meetings are every Monday at 5:45 p.m. beginning with a free dinner and followed by a largegroup meeting at 6:30 p.m. and small groups at 7:30 p.m.

Celebration Place, a pre-covery program for children ages 5-13, meets at the same time. For more information, please contact the church office at 755-0490.

during the school day in the auditorium lobby during the week of the performance. Reserved seating tickets are on sale now for $7 from cast members.

Tuesdays in March Diabetes Empowerment Education Program at the Chilton County Extension Office beginning at 9 a.m. Registration is required as space is limited. Call the Chilton County Extension Office at 205-280-6268 to register.

March 7 The Chilton County American Legion Post 216, Auxiliary Unit 216 and the Legion Riders Chapter 216 have changed their meeting location. All three groups will now meet at Mineral Springs Baptist Church, 8316 County Road 51 in Clanton. Social time at 11 a.m., the Post and Auxiliary meetings will begin at noon. The Rider chapter will meet at 1 pm. Please visit our website at https://legional216.org/ to learn more about our group. All veterans are welcome to attend.

Every Tuesday Chilton-Clanton Public Library, 100 First Avenue in Clanton, Story Time for 3-5 year olds Every Wednesday Jemison Public Library hosts Story time at 10 a.m. at Jemison City Hall.

Rotary Club of Chilton County at noon at Peach Park.

Anyone interested in learning more about your local Rotary Club or becoming members are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP for lunch details to Gordon Swenson at (205) 907-4219.

March 5 The Alabama ABC Board will present its anti-underage drinking program to students at Chilton County High School in Clanton at 10:30 a.m. Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will also present.

March 11 Central Alabama Military Retirees will meet at 11 a.m. at the Kountry Kitchen at 1759 County Road 28 in Clanton. Any interested military retirees, spouses or family members are invited to attend. Bonnie Frazier 205-755-7575

Through March 20 Chilton County Schools accepting applications for students to its First Class Pre-K state preschool classrooms. Selection is based on a random drawing and availability. More information and application available at alprek.asapconnected.com.

March 14 Brownies & Blankets Benefiting Butterfly Bridge at 1 p.m., Clanton Church of Christ Children/Teen Ministry, 1111 Lay Dam Road in Clanton. You will need to bring fleece to make a blanket. Feel free to make a blanket with a friend and split the price of the fleece. You will need to bring the following items:scissors for each person and two pieces of fleece either 1.5 or 2 yards. Whichever size you decide to do please make sure to bring the same size of the two pieces of fleece. One piece of fleece usually has a pattern for the top and then the other piece for the bottom of the blanket is usually a solid to match.

For more information and to RSVP, visit the Brownies & Blankets Benefiting Butterfly Bridge Facebook event page.

March 1 Blast from the Past performance at 2 p.m. at Chilton County High School. Tickets are $7 each will be on sale

March 14 Disabled American Veterans Chilton Chapter 33 will meet at 11 a.m. and the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary

Every Thursday Clanton Kiwanis Club meets at noon in the First United Methodist Church activity center.

Family game night 4-5:30 p.m. at the Chilton/ Clanton Public Library, 100 First Avenue in Clanton

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Unit 33 will meet at noon on the 2nd Saturday of the month at the Senior Connection Facility at 304 Park Plaza in Clanton (next to Farmers Home Furniture). Any interested veteran & family members are invited to attend. The veteran in your family does not have to be disabled for you to participate. If you are looking to support the veteran in your community and help veterans in need, the DAV Chapter & DAV Auxiliary Unit are the places for you. There will be a Pot Luck lunch, bring your favorite dish. Fellowship will follow the meetings to discuss the DAV and DAV-A. Don Frazier 205-755-7575

March 21 CAPAG’s Literary Guild will host a time of learning about poets from Alabama and 12 different styles of poetry from 2-4 p.m. This event will feature a surprise guest speaker.

For meeting location information, contact Central Alabama Performing Arts Guild on Facebook, capaguild@gmail.com or 205-907-0008.

March 17 Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Cupcake Birthday Party at the Chilton/ Clanton Public Library, 100 First Avenue in Clanton at 3:30 p.m.

April 7 Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt at the Chilton/ Clanton Public Library, 100 First Avenue in Clanton at 3:30 p.m.

March 20-21 March Gourd Madness and Traditional Arts 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. each day featuring morning and afternoon classes, vendors booths and demos. More information including class listing is available at marchgourdmadness. com.

April 8 Central Alabama Military Retirees will meet at 11 a.m. at the Kountry Kitchen at 1759 County Road 28 in Clanton. Any interested military retirees, spouses or family members are invited to attend.

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March 21 Renew Our Rivers Clean up at Lake Mitchell (Coosa River) Contact Mike Clelland at 205-354-9348 for more information.

March Gourd Madness is scheduled for March 20-21 at the Clanton Conference and Performing Arts. (File)

April 11 Disabled American Veterans Chilton Chapter 33 will meet at 11 a.m. and the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit 33 will meet at noon on the 2nd Saturday of the month at the Senior Connection Facility at 304 Park Plaza in Clanton (next to Farmers Home Furniture). Any interested veteran & family members are invited to attend.

The veteran in your family does not have to be disabled for you to participate. If you are looking to support the veteran in your community and help veterans in need, the DAV Chapter & DAV Auxiliary Unit are the places for you. There will be a Pot Luck lunch, bring your favorite dish. Fellowship will follow the meetings to discuss the DAV and DAV-A. Don Frazier 205-755-7575 April 11 Maplesville Heritage Day in downtown Maplesville featuring Vendors, food, music, & inflatables for the kids from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, call Maplesville Town Hall at 334-366-4211.

April 18 Central Alabama Performing Arts Guild will hold its Literary Guild meeting from 2-4 p.m. This month’s theme is “Short stories that changed our lives.” Attendees will learn

about what makes a good short story, plot structure and the seven story archetypes as well as participating in the monthly writing challenge. For meeting location information, contact Central Alabama Performing Arts Guild on Facebook, capaguild@gmail.com or 205-907-0008.

April 18 The Chilton County Class of 1970 will have their 50th Class Reunion on at the Yellowleaf Creek Mill, 1321 County Road 249 in Clanton 6:30- 9:30 p.m. The cost is $30 per person. For additional information call Kathy Plier at 205 646-2011 or Rhonda Sharman at 205 529-3545 or mail your check to David Weldon at 520 County Road 789, Clanton, AL 35045-6073.

Deadline to register is April 10.

April 22-23 ServSafe Training at the Chilton County Health Department, 301 Health Center Drive in Clanton.

Food Safety Certified Food Protection Manager Course meeting Alabama Department of Public Health requirement for Retail Food Permit Holders. This is a two-day class. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $140. For more information, Janice Hall at jehall@aces.edu or 334- 361-7273.

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