THERESTORINGSKIES Mechanic works on historic helicopters IN THIS ISSUE: 4 stresshobbyWoodworkingrelieves 4 What it takes to be a picker 4Meet Miss Peach Halle Sullivan MARCH 2022 • VOL. 12, NO. 2 • PEACHLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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hilton County is ready to welcome spring. Some warmer days have given hope that those spring days are not that farSpringtimeoff. can bring the enjoyment of hobbies that have been dormant during the winter turnedfocusstoriesportunity.turnsSometimesmonths.ahobbyintoajobopTwooftheinthiseditiononpeoplewhoahobbyintoa
changed things up a bit with more opportunities to par ticipate. A nomination round will be held where everyone can submit their local favorites in our categories. From these nominations, the top five will go onto the voting round, where community members will vote for their favorites to determine the winner and finalists. Huge for this year is that you can vote more than once. Voting has been opened up to once per day for all of the categories. Make sure your local favorites are in the running.
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business, either on the side or as their mainSusanincome.Cornelius’s hobby for finding unique items developed from childhood shopping with her father. Stanley Varner turned to woodworking as a way to deal with the stress of Restoringlife. and preserving historic helicopters has become a passion for Ken Gilliland in addition to the work he does on airplanes at B&G Flying. His work has been well received by his customers, at least one
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THE SKIES Restoring
Ken Gilliland has been instrumental in restoring components needed to make historic era helicopters flyable again.
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“If you have the aptitude to understand schematics, you can pretty much do anything.”
— Ken Gilliland
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Ken Gilliland during training in 1977 after returning from the Vietnam War.
hether watching an action movie on television, taking an aerial tour on vacation or seeing old military documentaries, helicopters have always been a focal point for inspiring adrenaline and action. Clanton resident Ken Gilliland’s specialty is restoring Bell 47 helicopters. Bell 47 helicopters were instrumental during the Korean and Vietnam wars and have now become a popular item among aircraft collectors.
Gilliland’s initial interest in aviation began during his United States Air Force career. He was drafted during the Vietnam War operating F101 and F233 fixed-wing aircrafts. He also served in Operation Desert Storm before retiring in 1992.
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Local aviation mechanic enjoys restoring helicopters
After retirement, Gilliland took on the project of rebuilding a helicopter in Selma. Although he had no prior knowledge or history with helicopters, he purchased a repair manual and taught himself how to rebuild them.
One of the unique differences in the Bell 47 comparably to a modern helicopter is the 50-DASH propeller, which is made of wood. Although prone to moisture absorption, the wooden propellers can last forever if oiled and maintained, whereas metal blade propellers get stress cracks, corrode and need replacing after so many hours.
“I got a manual on schematics,” said Gilliland. “If you have the aptitude to understand schematics, you can pretty much do anything.”
Ken Gilliland checks the magneto timing on a propeller.
“The older helicopters were built to last,”
After Gilliland’s initial helicopter repair,
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Gilliland said. “Everything is welded and more reliable. The electronics are magnetos, which is old technology and extremely reliable. If you lose a magneto mid-flight, you still have another sparkplug to use for back up. These Bell 47s are like old Harley Davidsons. They are hard to start and leak oil, but once they start they’ll run forever.”
Melvin Juhl of Valiant Air Command Inc. Warbird Museum said Gilliland “has been critical” to getting the helicopters flying again. He has worked on components and served as
he sold it and decided that he would continue repairing helicopters until he could purchase one for himself.
Ken Gilliland of B&G Flying service does a pressure test on an aircraft. Gilliland repairs airplanes and helicopter components at the Chiton County Airport.
“I got two more helicopters to rebuild,” Gilliland said. “After rebuilding 10, I bought one for Collectorsmyself.”and law enforcement throughout the Southeast have contracted Gilliland for rebuilding helicopters. Other locations he has rebuilt helicopter components for include Texas, Arizona, Puerto Rico and England. After being recommended by Bell and Coastal Helicopters, Gilliland was a part of the restoration of two helicopters for the Valiant Air Command Inc. Warbird Museum, which are currently on display in Titusville, Florida.
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“I am equally proud of my students. Some of my former students are flying for airlines, flying for the FBI and have engineering degrees. I have always wanted to do something to make a difference and be remembered, and I am doing that.”
“The man is unbelievable,” Juhl said. “He got me through a lot of problems with the helicopters.”Oneofthe helicopters is now flying, and the other is nearing completion.
“I am equally proud of my students,” said Gilliland. “Some of my former students are flying for airlines, flying for the FBI and have engineering degrees. I have always wanted to do something to make a difference and be remembered, and I am doing that.”
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“I enjoy rebuilding helicopters,” said Gilliland. “If I have a truckload of parts and six months, I
Gilliland’s restorations have also led to city and State of Alabama Legislature declarations commending his work, as well as being named the Federal Aviation Administration-Southeast, Technician of the Year.
can build something that I can sit in and fly. That is a great Gillilandfeeling!”hasalso taught roto-craft and fixed-wing aviation to students. He currently flies a fixed-wing Cessna 182 for the Forestry Department, where he and students survey forests for pine beetles, storm damage and fire patrols.
Ken Gilliland and Melvin Juhl in a restored helicopter.
reasure hunting is not just fiction for Susan Cornelius.Insteadit is a hobby, which has turned into a business, often called picking.
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“It involves hunting, sorting, collecting, cleaning,” Cornelius of Cornelius Farms said. “Some pickers have a particular item they like to look for and others are pretty wide open. It involves looking through old barns, going to estate sales or maybe even looking in springs and creeks.”
Treasure can be found anywhere if one knows what they are looking for.
Susan Cornelius likes collecting glass containers of different sizes, shapes and colors.
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“The search and the thrill of the find is what it is all about,” Cornelius said. “… Finding something
“Every picker — that’s their dream to get a call like that,” CorneliusSometimessaid.Cornelius does not just find things in the barn but will
“Stay with what you know,” Cornelius said. “… Maybe somebody has an interest in art or it may be in cameras or in old metal, whatever they enjoy, and they know a lot about, start with that first.”
What a person enjoys naturally leads to what they would enjoy finding and collecting.
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She developed an interest in vintage household items, such as things she had seen her grandmother use in the kitchen.
would go to yard sales with her father and started to enjoy finding things that piqued her interest.
Learning from those who have been picking for years helps those just starting out from getting discouraged.“That’swhat I attribute a lot of my success to is being around other successful people and learning from them, then turning around and helping other people,” Cornelius said.
A lot of research is also involved.
GETTING STARTED
Cornelius said she has looked for items throughout the United States.
She said once someone gets good at finding what they like to collect, they can move on to other things.
Whether it is looking inside or tearing it down and reusing the wood, old barns hold a lot of potential for Susan Cornelius.
unique and being able to find out a little bit more about it and what it was used for is what it’s all about.”
As a child in Selma, Cornelius
Thrift stores, yard sales and estate sales were where she got her start as a picker.Now,being known as someone who enjoys finding collectible items, she sometimes receives calls from people who have a barn she might be interested in going through.
“As I got older, I found that I liked to collect things, and I found a way to also make a living at it, which was even better,” Cornelius said. “Getting to do something that you enjoy every day is exciting.”
“Especiallyfind. if I can find something with wording or a logo, I really like to keep those because it gives you a point of research to start,” Cornelius said.
Susan Cornelius sorts through odds and ends at a sale, looking for things she can use.
In collecting glass jars, Cornelius enjoys a variety of shapes and sizes. Colored glass is also a fun
Traditional Mason jars are also collectible because they came in numbered sets.
Aitem.gold ring that had been used to attach a photo to a velvet ribbon was just a little different than the other connecting rings on the ribbon.
These salvaged pieces get a new life as small pieces of furniture or décor.
“The company that made the ring had ties to the Titanic,” Cornelius said. “When I researched the company, they made jewelry up until the 1950s.”Theowner and his daughter had been on the Titanic. The father died, but the daughter survived and took over the business.
The ring had been made by Ostby & Barton.
“It turned out that it was a 14-karat gold wedding band,” she said.
Some of this glass collection was found on the banks of a stream.
She said the ring is not really expensive, but it was a good find because of the story.
take the barn itself.
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“I do try to salvage pieces, like if we have a barn we are taking down, if I can find old wood or even rusty pieces of metal, things like that, that is always the goal to be able to reuse something like that,” Cornelius said.
Some of Cornelius’s glass collection has been found in the banks of streams.
During continual searching and dead ends, it is pieces with stories like this that keep Cornelius
She said an internet search of the company name will usually bring up good information.
A number 13 jar is a little more collectible.
This number in the set was often broken “because they were superstitious, and they thought that number 13 was unlucky,” she said.
Looking behind these old barns can lead to a pile of things that were meant to get rid of that are collectible like glass jars.
Sometimes Cornelius is not sure how collectible or valuable something is until she has researched the
“Although not rare, they are a little harder to find,” Cornelius said.
EXCITING FINDS
Cornelius said picking is not “a get rich quick” kind of
HOBBY TURNED BUSINESS
Cornelius has also enjoyed collecting crocks and churns because she can look for numbers in the set. She likes to use them in decorating her home, especially at Christmas time.
“I like anything that is considered industrial, specifically things that have logos and numbers on them, those usually appeal to me,” Cornelius said.
and other pickers enthusiastic about the search.
If something is beyond repair, Cornelius likes to use the piece to create something new.
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“There is a learning curve to find out what is collectible to other people if you are interested in selling,” Cornelius said
She encouraged those just starting out “not to get discouraged.”“Youhaveto be prepared for a lot of hard work,” Cornelius said. “You have to be prepared to go through a little dust and get a little dirty.”
She described the ring as “one of her most exciting finds.”“There are a lot of small successes along the way,”
“There is a trial and error to many things,” Cornelius said. “I do like to leave them as much as I can in their original condition, but … most things are going to need cleaning and things like that.”
Whether one’s backyard, an old barn or a secondhand shop, an unexpected find could be just around the corner.
In developing her business, Cornelius started paying attention to what was selling and what other people would be interested in having for their collections.
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“What you put into it is what you are going to get out of it,” Cornelius said. “If you want this to be your full-time business, where this is your full-time income, you need to set goals and know why you are doing what you are doing, because when it does get tough and get hard, you can always go back to that and look to see. What is it that drives you?”
Whether or not to restore one’s treasures is always a question. Cornelius said this is something a collector develops an eye for.
She said making picking a business more than a hobby should be started on a part-time basis.
“Ifthing.you are looking to retire off of something this is probably not the field for somebody, but it is the thrill of the find,” Cornelius said.
Varner uses projects to relieve stress, help the community
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Woodworking and working on cars provide a creative outlet for Tip to relieve stress.
The retired U.S. Army veteran says that working with wood and vehicles — in particular his 2014 Camaro — helps to relieve stress, and you can often find him in the garage of his Clanton home working on one of his creations. Among them you will find American Flags, pieces of furniture, engraved signs, plaques and even bread boxes.
“The first thing I started doing was modifying cars. I made it as a hobby, so I do vehicle modification as well as woodworking,” Varner said. “I just picked it up to relieve stress, really, and just to get another hobby.”
— Stanley “Tip” Varner
tanley “Tip” Varner picked up his nickname when he was just 3 years old, sneaking or “tiptoeing” into the kitchen to get a piece of cornbread, where he hid under the table from the watchful eye of his mother.
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Varner’s mom, the late Laura Varner Rush, gave him the nickname and it stuck — now, Varner’s woodworking and vehicle modification business bears the name “Tip’s Hammer.”
Varner adds underglow lights, lift-up doors, interior lighting and any vehicle modification that does not involve the engine. His hobby/business took off following his 2017 retirement and the passing of his mother in 2019. While it makes Varner a little extra money, he said he mostly does it because it makes him happy.
“I want the person to be happy with what they see, and also I’m happy because I’m giving them joy. I get my joy in their happiness,” he says. Varner’s wife, Crystal, bought him his tools, and the first thing he built was a doghouse for two boxers around 2008.
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He credits a strong wife and his faith for helping
“I want the person to be happy with what they see, and also I’m happy because I’m giving them joy. I get my joy in their happiness.”
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Varner jokes that if not for his wife Crystal, he would just give away everything he makes — but, of course, supplies cost money. He says she does all of the marketing while he creates the “Iproducts.dothe work. She’s the brains,” he said, adding that he still gets to display his generosity toward the community by partnering with organizations and helping fellow servicemembers when the opportunity arises.
Varner offers the following advice for those who might be having trouble adjusting to life changes, which often come with a certain amount of stress: “A lot of people don’t have an outlet, but if they just pick up a hobby instead of focusing on life events, it will take some of the pressure off.”
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A piece of Stanley Varner’s work.
him to stay grounded, while he adjusted to a lifestyle that didn’t involve constantly moving, which comes with serving in the military.
Stanley Varner works in his shop.
As a U.S. Army veteran, flag projects are special for Stanley “Tip” Varner.
“I want the local people of Chilton County to benefit from my work and my labor,” he says. When asked his favorite piece, Varner and his wife joked that it would be his 2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS, of course.
Many similar items have come from Varner’s garage, which he has no interest in expanding
Varner donates supplies and plaques to organizations such as Senior Connection, where he donated wall art for a recent event. He has constructed several Little Free Libraries that are placed around the county. He also made a flag box for the mother of a late servicemember to display the folded American Flag she had to remember him. In return, the woman sent Varner a gift card and a personal thank-you note.
because he’s perfectly happy with the size of his shop. He relies on Facebook and word of mouth for advertising, and he likes to keep it local. Varner is also active in the community, working with Clanton Mayor Jeff Mims and serving on several community boards, including the West End Neighborhood Watch.
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Halle Sullivan enjoys representing the community as Miss Peach Queen.
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Miss Peach Halle Sullivan with her portrait at Peach Park.
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hen Miss Peach Halle Sullivan made history being the first girl to win all four peach titles, it was a feeling she could only describe as being surreal.
“My first reaction to hearing my name called as your 2021 Miss Peach was… ‘what in the world?’ I made peach history,” Sullivan said. “It was such a big moment in my life. As a little girl, I would write myself notes and Bible verses and stick them in my shoe before competing. This time was noSullivandifferent.”said serving as Miss Peach Queen, and being the first to win all four titles makes her feel humbled and somewhat like a local celebrity.
“I love going places and little girls looking up to me wanting to one day hold this title,” Sullivan said. “I hope that having this job will set an example for younger girls to set high goals and work hard like I did to achieve them.”
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A favorite experience so far has been going to The Gardens of Clanton and loving on the residents, as well as meeting each mayor in Chilton
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County and delivering peaches.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Chilton County PeachSullivanFestival.said she hopes to encourage others who may be
“I was able to meet our Governor again and received my proclamation as Miss Peach Queen,” Sullivan said. “Sitting in at the Peach Farmer’s luncheon was also very educational, and I was able to meet members of the Auburn Extension and a farmer from Bay Minette, who invited me down for a visit, and I can’t wait to go.”Sullivan said the scholarship money she won through the pageant will be used to further her education at the University of Alabama where she hopes to pursue a marketing degree on a pre-law track.
The reigning Peach Queens, from left, are Junior Miss Cresley Haggard, Miss Halle Sullivan, Little Miss Nora Kate Camarillo and Young Miss Sophie Oaks.
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model for your queen sisters and your choices affect more than just yourself. Little eyes are always watching you. How you dress, what you say, social media, and your character are always under a microscope. My grandmother has always instilled in me that ‘pretty is as pretty does.’ This is my motto and what I hope to be remembered by.”
wishing to participate in the various events to go ahead and pursue them.
onstage question during the pageant was “what would you want your legacy to be.”
“This role, you are responsible for answering the hard questions,” Sullivan said. “You are the role
“Whether it is in the pageant to earn over $10,000 of available scholarships, at the auction by entering your basket of peaches, the peach run or even the art show and bake-off, the peach committee and Clanton Lion’s Club are teaming up with the Chamber of Commerce and City of Clanton to make all of the Peach Festival events bigger and better. You never know what God has in store for you, until you try.”
“I answered that I want to be remembered as a person of integrity,” Sullivan said. “I want people to know how thankful and blessed I am to represent the people of Chilton County. I want others to see a genuine person. I want to encourage others to step outside of their comfort zone and participate in this pageant.”Onedifference in serving as Miss Peach, compared to Sullivan’s previous titles, is that she has to be prepared at all times.
When asked what her favorite peach variety is, Sullivan said even though she has served in all four titles of the Peach Pageant, she actually does not enjoy eating peaches.“Iam funny about textures and not a big fruit eater, but I have interviewed many farmers, and I know the different types of peaches,” Sullivan said. “I know the different types of peaches, and I learned when each variety is available. I respect the hard work that goes into growing the beautiful fruit that we all love in someSullivan’sway.”
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December 9 Clanton Outdoors Open House
December 15 Holiday Inn Express hosts City of Clanton workers for an appreciation lunch.
February 2 Marion Community Bank is honored as the February Business of the Month. Marion Community Bank has 3 locations serving Chilton County; Maplesville, Jemison and Clanton.
February 4 Ribbon cutting at The Bearded Peach
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The Clanton Frozen Disc Championship was held at Peach City Disc Golf Course in Clanton City Park on Jan. 29. Approximately 90 disc golfers from Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New Jersey participated in the Professional Disc Golfers Association sanctioned event.
John Taymon was the MA50+ Champion.
City of Clanton Mayor Jeff Mims receives an official disc from tournament director D.J. Hines.
James Buxton was the MA1Champion.
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Brian Thompson was the MA60+ Champion. Catherine Chen was the FA4 Champion.
Senior Connection hosted its Chili Cook-off and Health Fair on Feb. 5.
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Howard Lewis was the audience favorite.Ruby Driver dishes up chili.
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Ashley Liveoak, left, and Care Net of Chilton County entered the chili competition.
The Perfect Peaches line dancers perform at the event.
Sarah Spradlin serves her chili.
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Gordon Swenson looks at his trophy for winning the cook-off.
a part of the entertainment at the Senior Connection Chili Cook-off.
Alan and Cathy Marcus enjoy the chili competition.The judges announce the winners.
Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton gave free blood pressure
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Jemison Library Fairy Tale Show at the Jemison
Clanton Lions Club meets at noon at Walnut Creek Methodist Church. (Except for the fifth Friday of the month.)
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Clanton Kiwanis Club meets at noon at the First United Methodist Church Activity Center (Except for the fifth Thursday of the month.) Visit the Clanton Kiwanis Club Facebook Page or contact president Joyanna Love tiser.comjoyanna.love@clantonadveratfordetails.Come be a part of helping children in the community.
Rotary Club of Chilton County meets each Wednes day at Senior Connection in Clanton at noon. Anyone interested in learning more about your local Rotary Club or becoming members are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP for lunch details to Brandy Clackley at 205-2941721.
FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH Art Quest 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chilton County Arts Council, 500 Fifth Avenue
Arts. Class costs are $80 per month per student. Students will receive a Yoga Mat and Mindfulness Journal during their first class. The Mind fulness Journal is updated weekly and Mindfulness Arts are created weekly. For more information, contact Deanna at 334-306-6756.
Galleries of local art will be on display the first Friday of each month at the Chilton County Arts Council as a part of Art Quest.
The Little Gurus Open House at the Chilton Coun ty Arts Council, 500 Fifth Ave. N in Clanton, 4-5 p.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their Little Guru to register for class and meet their instructor. Instructor Deanna will introduce them to the class structure, curric ulum, Mindfulness Breathing Techniques, Mindfulness Meditation (Five Sensory Awareness), Mindfulness Journaling and Mindfulness
March Gourd Madness at the Chilton County Arts Council 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information available chiltoncountyartscouncil.com.at
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the American Cancer Society.
Municipal Complex 6-8 p.m. Cost is $3 for adults and $2 for children.
Chilton County Hunting Heritage Banquet hosted by the National Wild Turkey Federation at Back Porch Venue, 4598 County 49 in Clanton. Ticket information available at org/103610-2022/tickets. https://events.nwtf.
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Disc Golf Tournament to benefit Raleigh’s Place at Camp 1:27 at 7:30 a.m.
Miss Relay For Life Pageant practice in the auditorium of Chilton County High School. Practice is not mandatory, but highly en couraged. Practice schedule is: Wee – 5 p.m.; Tiny – 5:30 p.m.; Little – 6 p.m.; Young – 6:30 p.m.; Junior and Miss – 7 p.m. We will be follow ing CDC rules regarding face masks and social distancing.
Miss Relay For Life Pageant and photogenic contest Signup, 1:30-3 p.m. at West End Baptist Church Family Center for girls age 4-18 years of age. Applications may be picked up after Feb. 14, at any of the following locations: any school in Chilton County, Classy Touch, Cornerstone, Encore Rehab, Mulberry Hill Bou tique, Trendy Chic, J&J Print ing. Forms also available upon request from Sunny Mays at Ribitfrog@att.net or by print ing from the link on the Miss Relay For Life of Chilton County, Alabama Facebook Page. Entry fee is $35 for pageant, $20 for Photogenic or both for $40. All contestants must be a Chilton County resident. All proceeds benefit
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Chilton County Master Gardeners Association Plant Sale at Goosepond Park, 906 Seventh Street N in Clanton noon-4 p.m. Rain date April 22. Checks, cash and credit cards accepted. Annuals, peren nials, herbs, natives and passalong plants will be available.
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Miss Relay For Life Pageant in the Chilton County High School Auditorium. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for contes tants, and noon for the pub lic. Wee, Tiny & Little will begin at 1 p.m.; Young, Junior and Miss will begin at 3 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 children/students. Age 4 and under are free. Programs will be available for $2. Flowers will be available for purchase in the lobby. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. We will be following CDC rules regarding face masks and social distancing.
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We will be following CDC rules regarding face masks and social distancing.
APRIL 10-13
West Chilton Brotherhood, a group of men from area churches, will host a revival in Maplesville.
MARCH 13
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Chilton County Master Gardeners Association Plant Sale at Goosepond Park, 906 Seventh Street N in Clanton from 8 a.m. until sold out. Rain date April 23. Checks, cash and credit cards accept ed. Annuals, perennials, herbs, natives and pass-along plants will be available.
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