Peach Living March 2022

RESTORING THE SKIES Mechanic works on historic helicopters IN THIS ISSUE: Woodworking hobby relieves stress 4

What it takes to be a picker 4

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Miss Peach Halle Sullivan

MARCH 2022 • VOL. 12, NO. 2 • PEACHLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

PUBLISHER Tim Prince EDITORIAL Joyanna Love, managing editor Carey Reeder, staff writer Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith, freelance writer Scott Mims, freelance writer Emily Reed, freelance writer MARKETING Zack Bates, marketing consultant CUSTOMER SERVICE Jade Dotson PRESSROOM & MAILROOM Chris Love, production manager Michael Turner, assistant production manager Malinda Nance, mailroom manager

ON THE COVER

Ken Gilliland works on an aircraft.

(BILLY SINGLETON | CONTRIBUTED)

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A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

hilton County is ready to of which said getting their welcome spring. Some historic helicopter flying again warmer days have given would have been impossible hope that those spring without him. days are not that We also check in far off. with reigning Peach Springtime can Queen Halle Sullivan. bring the enjoyment If you have been of hobbies that have wondering about been dormant during Peach Living’s Best the winter months. of the Best this year, Sometimes a hobby the contest went live turns into a job opon Feb. 28 at clanJoyanna portunity. Two of the tonadvertiser.com.

Love stories in this edition For this sixth year of focus on people who the event, we have turned a hobby into a business, changed things up a bit with either on the side or as their more opportunities to parmain income. ticipate. A nomination round Susan Cornelius’s hobby for will be held where everyone finding unique items developed can submit their local favorites from childhood shopping in our categories. From these with her father. Stanley Varner nominations, the top five will turned to woodworking go onto the voting round, where as a way to deal with the community members will vote stress of life. for their favorites to determine Restoring and preserving the winner and finalists. historic helicopters has become Huge for this year is that you a passion for Ken Gilliland in can vote more than once. Voting addition to the work he does has been opened up to once per on airplanes at B&G Flying. day for all of the categories.

His work has been well received Make sure your local favorites by his customers, at least one are in the running.

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RESTORING THE SKIES

Local aviation mechanic enjoys restoring helicopters

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LOOKING FOR TREASURE

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PRO ‘TIP’

Pickers find unique items in common places

Varner uses projects to relieve stress, help the community

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MAKING HISTORY

Miss Peach Queen reflects on being the first to hold all four peach titles

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Restoring THE SKIES

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

Local aviation mechanic enjoys restoring helicopters STORY BY ELISABETH ALTAMIRANO-SMITH PHOTOS BY JOYANNA LOVE AND CONTRIBUTED

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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.

Ken Gilliland during training in 1977 after returning from the Vietnam War. peach living

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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.

“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.

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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.

“The older helicopters were built to last,”

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.”

After Gilliland’s initial helicopter repair,

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he sold it and decided that he would continue repairing helicopters until he could purchase one for himself.

“I got two more helicopters to rebuild,” Gilliland said. “After rebuilding 10, I bought one for myself.”

Collectors 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.

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

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.

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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.”

— Ken Gilliland

Ken Gilliland and Melvin Juhl in a restored helicopter.

a consultant throughout the project.

“The man is unbelievable,” Juhl said. “He got me through a lot of problems with the helicopters.”

One of the helicopters is now flying, and the other is nearing completion.

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.

“I enjoy rebuilding helicopters,” said Gilliland.

“If I have a truckload of parts and six months, I

can build something that I can sit in and fly. That is a great feeling!”

Gilliland has also 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.

“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.” peach living

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LOOKING FOR

t.4reasure.3 Pickers find unique items in common places STORY BY JOYANNA LOVE PHOTOS BY JOYANNA LOVE AND CONTRIBUTED

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reasure hunting is not just fiction for Susan Cornelius.

Instead it is a hobby, which has turned into a business, often called picking.

WHAT IS PICKING? “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.

“The search and the thrill of the find is what it is all about,” Cornelius said. “… Finding something

Susan Cornelius likes collecting glass containers of different sizes, shapes and colors.

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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.”

Cornelius said she has looked for items throughout the United States.

GETTING STARTED What a person enjoys naturally leads to what they would enjoy finding and collecting.

“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.”

Learning from those who have been picking for years helps those just starting out from getting discouraged.

“That’s what 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.

Whether it is looking inside or tearing it down and reusing the wood, old barns hold a lot of potential for Susan Cornelius.

She said once someone gets good at finding what they like to collect, they can move on to other things.

A lot of research is also involved.

As a child in Selma, Cornelius

would go to yard sales with her father and started to enjoy finding things that piqued her interest.

“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.”

She developed an interest in vintage household items, such as things she had seen her grandmother use in the kitchen.

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.

“Every picker — that’s their dream to get a call like that,” Cornelius said.

Sometimes Cornelius does not just find things in the barn but will

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take the barn itself.

“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.

These salvaged pieces get a new life as small pieces of furniture or décor.

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.

In collecting glass jars, Cornelius enjoys a variety of shapes and sizes. Colored glass is also a fun find.

“Especially 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.

She said an internet search of the company name will usually bring up good information.

Some of Cornelius’s glass collection has been found in the banks of streams.

Traditional Mason jars are also collectible because they came in numbered sets.

A number 13 jar is a little more collectible.

“Although not rare, they are a little harder to find,” Cornelius said.

This number in the set was often broken “because they were superstitious, and they thought that number 13 was unlucky,” she said.

EXCITING FINDS Sometimes Cornelius is not sure how collectible or valuable something is until she has researched the item.

A 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.

“It turned out that it was a 14-karat gold wedding band,” she said.

The ring had been made by Ostby & Barton.

“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.”

The owner and his daughter had been on the Titanic. The father died, but the daughter survived and took over the business.

She said the ring is not really expensive, but it was a good find because of the story.

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Some of this glass collection was found on the banks of a stream.

Susan Cornelius sorts through odds and ends at a sale, looking for things she can use.

and other pickers enthusiastic about the search.

She described the ring as “one of her most exciting finds.”

“There are a lot of small successes along the way,” She encouraged those just starting out “not to get discouraged.”

“You have to 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.”

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.

RESTORE? Whether or not to restore one’s treasures is always a question. Cornelius said this is something a collector develops an eye for.

“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.”

If something is beyond repair, Cornelius likes to use the piece to create something new.

HOBBY TURNED BUSINESS “There is a learning curve to find out what is collectible to other people if you are interested in selling,” Cornelius said Cornelius said picking is not “a get rich quick” kind of thing.

“If 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.

In developing her business, Cornelius started paying attention to what was selling and what other people would be interested in having for their collections.

She said making picking a business more than a hobby should be started on a part-time basis.

“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?”

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PRO ‘TIP’

Varner uses projects to relieve stress, help the community

Woodworking and working on cars provide a creative outlet for Tip to relieve stress.

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“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.”

— Stanley “Tip” Varner

STORY AND PHOTOS BY SCOTT MIMS

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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.

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.”

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.”

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.

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Stanley Varner works in his shop.

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.

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.”

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 products.

“I do the 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.

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As a U.S. Army veteran, flag projects are special for Stanley “Tip” Varner.

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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.

Many similar items have come from Varner’s garage, which he has no interest in expanding

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.

“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. peach living

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Halle Sullivan enjoys representing the community as Miss Peach Queen.

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Halle Sullivan reflects on being the first to hold all four peach titles

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Miss Peach Halle Sullivan with her portrait at Peach Park.

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 no different.”

Sullivan 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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County and delivering peaches.

“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.

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.

“I am 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 some way.”

Sullivan’s onstage question during the pageant was “what would you want your legacy to be.”

“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.”

One difference in serving as Miss Peach, compared to Sullivan’s previous titles, is that she has to be prepared at all times.

“This role, you are responsible for answering the hard questions,” Sullivan said. “You are the role

The reigning Peach Queens, from left, are Junior Miss Cresley Haggard, Miss Halle Sullivan, Little Miss Nora Kate Camarillo and Young Miss Sophie Oaks.

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.”

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Chilton County Peach Festival.

Sullivan said she hopes to encourage others who may be

wishing to participate in the various events to go ahead and pursue them.

“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.” peach living

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205 Sixth Street North Clanton, AL 35045 205-755-2400 www.chiltonchamber.org info@chiltonchamber.org

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

GOD’S CHILD ID

205-312-8933 Rhett Barbaree 4668 County Road 232 Clanton, AL 35045 rhett.barbaree@yahoo.com

THE HARROLD LAW FIRM 205-258-5190 Randy Harrold 124 6th Street South Clanton, AL 35045 randyharrold@att.net

HOMEGIRL INDUSTRY FOUNDATION INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD, CITY OF CLANTON 424-230-4178 Sallie Juliet Higgins 902 6th Avenue North Clanton, AL 35045 homegirlindustry@gmail.com

SOUTHERN SPINCASTING 205-217-3744 Roger Perkins 779 County Road 55 Clanton, AL 35046 southernspincasting@aol.com

THE A-TEAM WITH LOCAL REALTY

205-997-0167 Megan Evans 2730 Main Street Suite #4 Millbrook, AL 36054 megan.localrealty@gmail.com

205-755-1105 Alan Childress P.O. Box 580, 505 2nd Ave, N Clanton, AL 35046 achildress@clantonal.gov

WHATLEY PLUMBING

205-755-8555 Harold and Gina Whatley 400 Friendship Road Clanton, AL 35045 whatleyplumbing7558555@gmail.com

CLANTON COUNTRY CLUB 205-755-0415 Shane Aldridge 1 Country Club Drive Clanton, AL 35045 clantoncountryclub@att.net

STEWART MORTGAGE CORPORATION

205-234-7892 Michael Pressley 1401 Providence Park, Suite 250 Birmingham, AL 35242 mpressley@stewartmortgage.net

CHILTON COUNTY NWTF 205-217-2454 Brian Jones 301 3rd Avenue North Clanton, AL 35045 brianjonesrocks@gmail.com

JUST PEACHY, GP

334-431-0263 Danielle Alexander and Cara Jones 135 Maplewood Drive Clanton, AL 35045 justpeachychilton@gmail.com

We would love to have your company, group, or organization added to our expansive membership group. A Chamber membership will not only allow you access to many special events, but will also provide great networking opportunities to help grow your business. For information on membership, please contact us at 205-755-2400 or info@chiltonchamber.org.

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SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS

December 9 Clanton Outdoors Open House

February 4 Ribbon cutting at The Bearded Peach

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.

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CHAMBER AWARDS

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Chilton County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rachel Martin, left, presents the Community Spirit Award to Clanton Police Chief Erick Smitherman and Assistant Chief David Clackley.

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Darren Wilson, left, presents the Distinguish Business of the Year award to Torie Nix of The Rhinehart Agency.

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Billy Singleton, left, accepts the award for Distinguished Citizen of the Year from Chamber Executive Director Rachel Martin with his wife Sylvia.

JOYANNA LOVE/ ADVERTISER

Adena Green, left, presents the New Business of the Year Award to Bone’s Backstreet BBQ.

CHAMBER DIRECTORY Get your copy of the Chilton County Chamber Membership Directory today! Pick up at our office at 205 6th Street North, Clanton or order via email info@chiltonchamber.org.

NOW OPEN & ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

Clanton Pediatric Associates, PA Come grow with us!

1011 Lay Dam Road Clanton, AL 35045 (205) 280-4990

Chilton County Chamber Newsletter

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JOYANNA LOVE/ ADVERTISER

Adreane Barrington, left, presents the Chamber Champion award to Clanton Mayor Jeff Mims.

2022 PEACH JAM JUBILEE CLANTON CITY PARK Saturday, June 25 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Live Entertainment, Arts and Craft Vendors, Food, Kids Zone Inflatables and much more!

Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available now!

For more information, visit www.chiltonchamber.org, email us at info@chiltonchamber.org or call 205-755-2400.

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DISC GOLF FUN 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.

Photos by DJ HINES AND BRIAN JONES | CONTRIBUTED

City of Clanton Mayor Jeff Mims receives an official disc from tournament director D.J. Hines.

James Buxton was the MA1Champion.

John Taymon was the MA50+ Champion.

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Brian Thompson was the MA60+ Champion.

Catherine Chen was the FA4 Champion.

TASTY TIMES

Senior Connection hosted its Chili Cook-off and Health Fair on Feb. 5.

Photos by JOYANNA LOVE | ADVERTISER

Ashley Liveoak, left, and Care Net of Chilton County entered the chili competition.

Sarah Spradlin serves her chili.

Ruby Driver dishes up chili.

Howard Lewis was the audience favorite.

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TASTY TIMES

Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton gave free blood pressure screenings.

Gordon Swenson looks at his trophy for winning the cook-off.

Music was a part of the entertainment at the Senior Connection Chili Cook-off.

The judges announce the winners.

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Alan and Cathy Marcus enjoy the chili competition.

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS WEDNESDAYS Rotary Club of Chilton County meets each Wednesday 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.

THURSDAYS 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 at joyanna.love@clantonadvertiser.com for details. Come be a part of helping children in the community.

FRIDAYS Clanton Lions Club meets at noon at Walnut Creek Methodist Church. (Except for the fifth Friday of the month.)

FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH Art Quest 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chilton County Arts Council, 500 Fifth Avenue

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.

N in Clanton, featuring art exhibits, classes and vendors.

More information available at chiltoncountyartscouncil.com.

MARCH 1 The Little Gurus Open House at the Chilton County 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, curriculum, Mindfulness Breathing Techniques, Mindfulness Meditation (Five Sensory Awareness), Mindfulness Journaling and Mindfulness

Arts. Class costs are $80 per month per student. Students will receive a Yoga Mat and Mindfulness Journal during their first class. The Mindfulness Journal is updated weekly and Mindfulness Arts are created weekly. For more information, contact Deanna at 334-306-6756.

MARCH 4-5 March Gourd Madness at the Chilton County Arts Council 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

More information available at chiltoncountyartscouncil.com.

MARCH 4 Jemison Library Fairy Tale Show at the Jemison peach living

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Municipal Complex 6-8 p.m. the American Cancer Society.

Cost is $3 for adults and $2 We will be following CDC for children. rules regarding face masks and social distancing.

MARCH 12 Chilton County Hunting APRIL 10-13 Heritage Banquet hosted by West Chilton Brotherhood, the National Wild Turkey a group of men from area Federation at Back Porch churches, will host a revival in Venue, 4598 County 49 in Maplesville.

Clanton. Ticket information available at https://events.nwtf. APRIL 15 org/103610-2022/tickets.

Chilton County Master Gardeners Association Plant MARCH 13 Sale at Goosepond Park, 906 Miss Relay For Life Pageant Seventh Street N in Clanton and photogenic contest Sign- noon-4 p.m. Rain date April up, 1:30-3 p.m. at West End 22. Checks, cash and credit Baptist Church Family Center cards accepted. Annuals, perenfor girls age 4-18 years of age. nials, herbs, natives and passApplications may be picked along plants will be available. up after Feb. 14, at any of the following locations: any school APRIL 16 in Chilton County, Classy Chilton County Master Touch, Cornerstone, Encore Gardeners Association Plant Rehab, Mulberry Hill BouSale at Goosepond Park, 906 tique, Trendy Chic, J&J Print- Seventh Street N in Clanton ing. Forms also available upon from 8 a.m. until sold out. request from Sunny Mays at Rain date April 23. Checks, Ribitfrog@att.net or by print- cash and credit cards accepting from the link on the Miss ed. Annuals, perennials, herbs, Relay For Life of Chilton natives and pass-along plants County, Alabama Facebook will be available.

Page. Entry fee is $35 for pageant, $20 for Photogenic or APRIL 16 both for $40. All contestants Disc Golf Tournament to must be a Chilton County benefit Raleigh’s Place at resident. All proceeds benefit Camp 1:27 at 7:30 a.m.

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Registration available at discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Raleighs_Place_Charity_Event_2022 APRIL 29 Miss Relay For Life Pageant practice in the auditorium of Chilton County High School. Practice is not mandatory, but highly encouraged. 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 following CDC rules regarding face masks and social distancing.

APRIL 30 Miss Relay For Life Pageant in the Chilton County High School Auditorium. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for contestants, and noon for the public. 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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Competitive Pay. Great Benets. Apply in person: 2180 Hwy 87 Alabaster, 35007

Associated Grocers of the South HIRING EXPERIENCED STANDUP FORKLIFT OPERATOR. $19.85/ HOUR, PLUS $$$ PRODUCTION & SAFETY INCENTIVES. 2nd shift starts at 4:00pm. Great benets including Blue Cross Health+Dental Insurance $59/week.

Paid vacation & holidays, matching 401k. APPLY AT WWW.AGSOUTH.COM

$80,000+ Yearly Potential Sales positions available at Burton Campers.

Please call Mickey Price for phone interview: 205-668-0075

Automation Personnel Services Hiring IMMEDIATELY For: Automotive Assembly, General Labor, Production, Clerical, Machine Operator, Quality, Carpentry, Welder, Foundry.

Positions In: Calera, Clanton, Pelham, Bessemer, McCalla.

Walk-in applications accepted.

Clanton (205)280-0002.

Pelham (205)444-9774.

Bama Concrete Now Hiring: Diesel Mechanic 4 Years Minimum Experience.

Now Hiring For Utility Positions Starting pay $14.42/hour Must be able to pass background screen.

Please apply at: www.bc.com

Chilton and Shelby County Treatment Center Now Hiring Masters in counseling/ social work and related elds. Email resume to: donnajoiner53@ gmail.com Or call 205-755-4300 for more information.

Kelly Education • Shelby County Schools • Hiring Substitute Teachers. Limitless opportunities for passionate people!

•Free pre-hire training •Paid orientation •Ongoing professional development •Steady, yet exible, work •Weekly pay •Your preference of schools.

Contact Anne Gamble: O: 205.682.7062 M: 205.532.1122 anne.gamble@ kellyservices.com

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Lancaster Place Apartments. Location, community & quality living in Calera, AL. 1, 2, & 3 bedroom apartments available.

Call today for specials!!

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Affordable 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments for Elderly & Disabled.

Many on-site services!

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Ofce Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm.

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Oxford Healthcare in Montgomery currently hiring certied CNA’s and/or Home Health aides in the Clanton, Marbury and Maplesville areas.

Must be able to pass complete background check, have reliable transportation and have a strong work ethic.

Serious inquiries only.

Call 334-409-0035 or apply on-line at www.Oxfordhealth care.com Become a Dental Assistant in ONLY 8 WEEKS! Please visit our website capstoned entalassisting.com or call (205)561-8118 and get your career started!

LAND FOR SALE 180 acres, located on Walnut Creek. Will not divide property. Call for more information: 205-369-5641

Part-Time Maintenance Manager Position Opening at Riverside Baptist Church Helena.

Good employment for qualied retired or semi-retired person.

Call 205-426-1910 for additional information.

South Haven Health & Rehab NOW HIRING!!!

•LPN’s & RN’s -$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for Full-Time shift •CNA’s Apply in person: 3141 Old Columbiana Rd Birmingham,AL-35266 HIRING EXPERIENCED PIPE LAYERS & CDL DRIVERS REV Construction seeking Experienced Pipe Layers CDL Drivers Class A or B 2yrs dump truck exp. preferred Benets include: BCBS Medical Insurance, 401k Paid holidays & vacation time.

Email resume: mtucker@rev constructioninc.com Fax: 205-349-1862 Call: 205-349-1860 CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup * Repair * Maintenance. I can x your Mother’s clock.

Alabaster/Pelham.

Call Stephen (205)663-2822

Electrician - FT Supreme Electric, local-based company in Pelham. Must be willing to learn & work hard. Go to: supremeelectric-al. com Print employment application under Contact Us. Mail to: Supreme Electric 231 Commerce Pkwy Pelham, AL 35124 or call 205-453-9327.

Now Hiring!

Termite Treaters and Inspectors. Work with a great local company, in business for over 50 years. BC/ BS insurance, 401k, opportunities available.

No experience required. Must have a good driving record and be able to pass drug screen. Email to facsmith@charter.net or call 205-369-6250.

Vulcan Termite and Pest Control Now hiring RN’s and LPN’s throughout Alabama! $250 community referral bonus for RN’s and LPN’s. Sign-on Bonuses available at select locations! For more information please contact: Paige Gandol Call/text: 724-691-7474 pgandol@ wexfordhealth.com

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