Peach Living May 2022

WINERY HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL FRUIT MAY 2022 • VOL. 12, NO. 3 • PEACHLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

IN THIS ISSUE:

4Mother’s Day

gift tips 4Caring for four-legged friends 4Meet artist Chris Cruz

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 Haley Galloway, marketing consultant CUSTOMER SERVICE Jade Dotson PRESSROOM & MAILROOM Chris Love, production manager Michael Turner, assistant production manager Malinda Nance, mailroom manager

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A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

ummer is almost here. year.

While many are thinking If a pet is in your future, you of vacation out of county, will want to read our article on there are several fun pet grooming where a activities that can be local business owner enjoyed this sumoffers advice and emmer right here in the phasizes the importance county. of researching breeds Hidden Meadow before purchase.

Vineyard recently We also check in with shared some of the Miss Blackberry Queen things that they have Mary Jane Lougher to going on. We also hear about her reign so Joyanna checked in with the far.

Love Chilton County Arts So, grab a glass of Council and feature peach tea, find your an artist who is offering some favorite chair and enjoy this May upcoming classes. The Chilton edition of Peach Living MagaCounty Chamber of Commerce zine! has also provided information on P.S. Have a favorite local Peach Jam coming up in June. person or place you think Mother’s Day is right around should be featured in Peach the corner, and some local busiLiving? Let us know about nesses have offered some tips on them at joyanna.love@peachwhat’s trending for mom this livingmagazine.com.

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On the cover: Bill and Janette Bailey are the owners of Hidden Meadow Vineyard & Winery.

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TO MOM WITH LOVE Tips for finding just the right gift this Mother’s Day

CHILTON IN A BOTTLE

Hidden Meadow Vineyard and Winery draws inspiration from local fruit

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A WORLD OF COLOR

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MISS BLACKBERRY HOPES TO BE POSITIVE ROLE MODEL DURING REIGN

Tips to helping one’s pet look its best

Cruz brings varied painting techniques to Chilton County

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Tips for finding just the right gift this Mother’s Day

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hose looking to shop local this Mother’s Day have several options to choose from.

Knowing where to start to find the right gift for this year can sometimes be a challenge. A few local gift shop employees shared some tips on where to start.

As a mom herself, Jessica Deneke of Wright Drug and Gift said items that can be used all year long are a good choice, such as versatile bags and totes.

LEFT: Tea towels and gift baskets are good choices for a Mother’s Day present.

ABOVE: Bags that can be used for multiple things are a popular item for moms. peach living

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Chicken and dressing and ranch potatoes are popular choices from Seales’s menu. Her homemade red velvet cakes and her caramel cakes are favorites for the May holiday. Pound cake and German chocolate cake are also popular.

“We do not bake and freeze our cakes,” Seales said. “They are baked fresh.”

Wherever someone is ordering from, planning ahead is important to success.

For instance, Seales said it is best to place an order two weeks in advance, but she will take orders up to a week before.

Buying flowers to honor a mother who has passed away by laying them on the grave accounts for the majority of Seales’s flower sales around Mother’s Day. For those wanting to get a non-edible gift, but are feeling kind of stumped, Seales recommends home décor or a dough bowl.

ABOVE AND RIGHT: Placing flowers at the grave site is a popular way to honor mom’s memory on Mother’s Day.

“Those have been super popular because you can use them for the beach or in your car to carry groceries or as a baby bag,” Deneke said.

Insulated cups and tea towels have also been popular, especially those that say mom, grandma or a saying about moms.

“The tea towels were super popular last year,” Deneke said.

Gifts that gave mom a chance to relax were especially popular last year and are expected to be again this year.

“Because of COVID anything that had to do with comfort or leisure to spoil people or comfortable clothes — that’s 6 peach living

been a big trend,” Deneke said.

She said husbands shopping for their spouse for Mother’s Day will often look at jewelry, especially charm bracelets.

“Because then they would always look up mom’s birth stone and all the kid’s birth stones and add to that,” Deneke said.

Deneke said the store also carries a lot of inspirational items that might be a good Mother’s Day present.

Knickknacks are always popular choices for grandmothers.

Pre-made gift baskets and windchimes can also be a good choice for those not sure what

to get.

Throughout the years, the concept of giving mom a day to rest on Mother’s Day has been promoted as a good gift idea.

Tammy Seales of Maplesville Florist and Bake Shop said it is often mothers themselves that are contacting her for Mother’s Day, ordering food so they will not have to cook.

“They pick up and then they just have to reheat it on Mother’s Day,” Seales said.

A son or daughter looking for a meaningful present could easily replicate that at their mom’s favorite restaurant that provides to-go or catering options.

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The charming main building at the winery has a warm glow from the wood grain interior that offsets the world’s garish problems.

Those visiting feel inclined to stay a while, sit in the rockers on the porch and talk.

Chilton

IN A BOTTLE Hidden Meadow Vineyard and Winery draws inspiration from local fruit

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STORY BY ELISABETH ALTAMIRANO-SMITH PHOTOS BY ELISABETH ALTAMIRANOSMITH AND CONTRIBUTED

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othing reflects “summertime in Chilton County” more than a chilled glass of peach wine. Nestled in Jemison’s countryside, Hidden Meadow Vineyard and Winery offers culture, elegance and the opportunity to experience “wine country” without traveling across country. The rolling fields covered in grape and muscadine vines is one of Chilton County’s most beautiful venues. Owners Bill and Janette Bailey offer wine tasting every Friday and Saturday and the opportunity for each visitor to experience peach living

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Owners Bill and Janette Bailey celebrate the 11th anniversary of Hidden Meadow Vineyard & Winery this year.

a variety of wines and to explore their own taste preference. “Farm to Table” is a popular movement of purchasing and consuming more locally grown fruits and vegetables and bringing them to the local dinner table. Hidden Meadow encompasses the same ideology and bottles it, using local fruits and grapes, muscadines and scuppernongs from their vineyard to ferment and start the wine 10 peach living

process.

The Baileys found their interest and love for wine in 2004 when a friend gave them a bottle of homemade blueberry wine.

“I never cared much for wine until then,” Bill Bailey said. “After that, I wanted to know more. We travel a lot and on trips out West, we stopped at a hundred different wineries to learn more and see what they had to offer. We also

wanted it to be a beautiful place.

If the inside of a store is clean and looks good no one talks about it, but if the store is dirty everyone talks about it. That was something important to me when we created the vineyard. I especially wanted the entrance to be attractive.”

In 2005, the Baileys planted grapes, muscadines and scuppernongs on their 16-acre farm. Their muscadine varieties

include Noble, Carlos and Magnolia. They grow Cynthiana grapes and purchase fruit such as peach, blueberry and blackberry from local farmers.

The hospitality and ambiance of the winery highlight the Baileys’ gift at making each person feel like they are at home. The warm glow from the wood grain interior of the building offsets the world’s garish problems, and those visiting feel inclined to stay a while, sit in the rockers on the porch and talk.

The vineyard attracts tourist from all parts of the world. A world map hangs in the winery with straight pins marking various parts of the world where peach living

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Grapes being processed through the crusher and de-stemmer.

One of the most popular wines at Hidden Meadow Vineyard & Winery is naturally, Peach!

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visitors are from including Peru, Australia, Africa, Belarus, Russia, Siberia and multiple other countries of Europe.

“We both enjoy getting to know other people, where they are from and how they live,” Janette Bailey said. “People are fascinating.”

Visitors also visit from various states across the United States. The Baileys participate in a worldwide membership program called “Harvest Hosts,” which allows RV campers unlimited camping access when traveling to vineyards, farms and attractions as long as they support their hosts by purchasing one of their local products with each stay.

In recent years, the Baileys have added a large covered pavilion that overlooks the vineyard.

The pavilion is frequently rented for events such as weddings, baby showers and parties.

As Hidden Meadow Vineyard & Winery celebrates its 11th anniversary this year, the Baileys have scheduled live musical entertainment under the pavilion for May 7 and June 11, 1-4 p.m. with food trucks available.

Wine will also be available for purchase.

Hidden Meadow is open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and located at 646 County Road 606 in Jemison.

Bill Bailey sterilizing bottles and drying them on the rack before use. peach living

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ute and cuddly may look easy for a dog, but Misty Headley of Little Angels Pet Salon says it is a lot of work for the owner.

“A lot of people do not realize the maintenance that comes with it (pet ownership) and not just with the grooming process but with the maintenance at home,” Headley said.

While regular visits to a professional groomer are recommended and helpful, there are things that people need to do at home to ensure a pet is looking their best and avoid complications.

Regular brushing at home is important. Just how often and what kind of brush needs to be used varies from breed to breed. Headley said it is important for pet owners to research their dog’s specific needs.

Dogs that have thicker coats of hair require more at-home maintenance. Headley said these dogs “really need to be brushed on a daily basis” using a metal comb.

She said a brush is good for dogs with a thinner coat of hair, but will only get the top layer of hair on a thinker coat.

“People will brush at home with a slick brush (and) on the outside it looks like there is no matting — like it is very smooth but … the undercoat is so thick that people don’t realize when it starts to get matted,” Headley said.

A metal comb can get through both the top and under layers “to make sure you are getting all the 14 peach living

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The doodle varieties are large dogs.

“Those are very popular dogs,” Headley said. “They are very beautiful dogs, but they probably require the most maintenance of any dog that we’ve seen.”

Nail care is another important part

of any pet’s grooming routine. Dogs have a quick running though their nail to supply blood to it. Headley said if the quick is cut while clipping the nail, “it can cause severe bleeding and severe pain,” Headley said.

Because of this, Headley recommends having them done by a professional.

“It is hard to know exactly where the quick is, if you haven’t been trained properly,” Headley said.

It is reccommended that the nails be trimmed every four weeks, so the quick does not get too long. The longer the nail the longer the quick limiting how short the nail can be cut.

“If you let the quick grow out and you can’t keep the nails cut back, it can cause pressure when the dogs walks and can push backwards on those nails and cause pressure and pain and soreness and pain in their paws,” Headley said.

At Little Angels, there are typically four or five dogs a day coming in for a bath. These customers usually come in on a weekly basis.

This could be people who are physically unable to do it themselves or people who do not have the time to invest.

Once a week, unless a pet gets into something messy, is what is recommended whether bathing at home or having it done professionally.

“Anything more than that can dry the skin out,” Headley said.

To help keep furry friends and their atmosphere smelling good, a line of hypoallergenic cologne sprays has been developed that can be used on the pets, furniture, cars, etc. Little Angles carries Wiffy Scents which are created just down the road in Marbury.

Research, some time and planning can keep furry friends looking and feeling their best

ABOVE: Misty Headley of Little Angels Pet Salon recommends researching a pet’s grooming needs to make sure they are getting what they need.

TOP RIGHT: A specialized hair dyer is used to get this dog dry after a bath.

matting out.”

If sever matting does occur, it is time to call in the experts.

“There are several techniques that we use,” Headley said. “… We have several tools that can kind of help get in there and break those matts up, but if they get too tight up against the skin. The only solution is to just shave them out.”

Shaving a double coated dog should only ever be a last resort.

“If you don’t remove them, eventually the matts will get so tight, it messes up the circulation in the skin, so the hair will start to just to 16 peach living

fall out,” Headley said.

Once the hair falls out, it will not grow back.

Examples of double coated dogs include doodles, poodles and huskies.

Headley said pet owners who have not researched what they are getting into can become overwhelmed. The internet does have good information for those wanting to know what they are getting into.

“Just researching the coat and how to maintain it at home as well as how often they have to go to the groomer because a lot of people do not realize

that either,” Headley recommended.

Taking a dog to a professional groomer is recommended an average of every four to five weeks.

Doodles, a mix between a poodle and another breed, have become a popular pet choice locally.

“About three years ago was the first time we saw a doodle come in here and we probably do three a day now,” Headley said.

A popular doodle variety is the golden doodle, which is a combination of a golden retriever and a standard poodle. peach living

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STORY BY SCOTT MIMS PHOTOS BY JOYANNA LOVE

surroundings — as well as those of her new home in Alabama.

Cruz discovered her love of art while hris Cruz is a New York native who living in South Florida, where she spent was raised in Puerto Rico. Despite most of her adult life. not being an artist from childhood, She was a stay-at-home mom with a Cruz grew up to draw inspiration from the new baby when a neighbor invited her to vibrant colors of the Caribbean island and its a painting class. Cruz immediately fell in

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ABOVE: Chris Cruz discovered an enjoyment of art when a friend invited her to a painting class.

Now, she is offering classes through the Chilton County Arts Council.

BACKGROUND: Batik is an ancient Indonesian form of painting that involves wax-resist dyeing applied to a cloth.

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Chris Cruz explains the next step during a batik painting class.

love with the art form. With a newfound motivation to paint, coupled with an undying curiosity and a rich palette of memories to pull from, there was no stopping Cruz.

“I haven't stopped since,” she said.

“From the time I had a paintbrush in my hand, I knew that's what I wanted to do forever.”

Cruz refers to herself as an “experimental artist” because she likes to utilize a variety of mediums while experimenting with different techniques from around the world.

“I play with everything and incorporate it into my art,” she said. “I like to teach my students that they shouldn't be restricted. If they want to paint, use what they have.”

Now an Alabama resident for five years, Cruz is bringing her love for art to Chilton County by offering a series of classes at the Chilton County Arts 20 peach living

Council. Having come full circle, now Cruz wants others to experience the same joy she felt the first time she picked up a brush in a painting class.

Cruz has also come full circle by moving to Alabama, in a sense, as the Birmingham area reminds her of Puerto Rico — a comparison that might come as a surprise to some.

“Naturally, Alabama reminds me of Puerto Rico,” Cruz said. “I love the mountains; the people are friendly. It's very family oriented, so I feel very much at home here. People are polite.”

The meaning of her art goes deeper than landscapes and surroundings, however, it is about connecting with people. While living in Florida, Cruz did a painting for an anniversary of 9/11 dedicated to five people who had lost loved ones during the attacks. She painted five overlapping flowers using a pen and ink technique (in which a

permanent marker is used to sketch an outline, then color is added using acrylics or watercolors) with each flower representing a different family.

Cruz's 9/11 artwork now hangs in the local library in Coral Springs, Florida. She also completed five separate companion pieces that she gifted to each family.

Now, Cruz is hoping to bring people together once again for the purpose of creating art. Her first class at CCAC was held in April and focused on batik painting, an ancient Indonesian form of painting that involves wax-resist dyeing applied to a cloth.

To begin, each class participant outlined a design on Japanese rice paper. Then, they applied paraffin wax to the portion of cloth not to be painted. After filling in the design with watercolors, they took the rice paper and adhered it to the canvas with matte

gel. Finally, the wax was removed, leaving the artwork on the desired portion of the cloth.

While the process might sound complicated to first-timers, Cruz insists that anyone can do it.

“You don't need to know anything about painting to do that,” she said. “You don't need to have any experience whatsoever.”

Upcoming classes at the CCAC will be held the first Friday of each month starting in July, with the exception of September.

UPCOMING CLASSES INCLUDE:

•July 1 — mixed media utilizing multiple pieces of paper glued to a wooden panel •Aug. 5 — mixed media painting flowers using paper, acrylic paint and stencils •Oct. 7 — fall-based art using pen and ink on watercolor paper All classes will take place in the Chilton County Arts Council building located

at 500 Fifth Ave. N., Clanton. Anyone interested may sign up on the website at chiltoncountyartscouncil.com. For more information, people may also visit the Chilton County Arts Council Facebook page or contact Cruz at 954-608-7220.

“We're trying to introduce all different ways of painting with different materials, and all the classes that we're doing there include all the materials in the cost, and they vary in cost, but all they have to do is show up for the class, and they go home with a finished work of art,” Cruz explains. “We're trying to spread the idea that anybody can paint … Hopefully, it creates some interest, and when people start taking the classes they can tell their friends and they can bring their friends. It is a lot of fun, and you get to share with other people when you're learning something.”

Cruz also has more than 60 videos on her YouTube channel, Chris Cruz Designs, for people to watch and learn new painting techniques. peach living

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Miss Blackberry HOPES TO BE POSITIVE ROLE MODEL DURING REIGN STORY BY EMILY REED PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

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iss Blackberry Mary Jane Lougher said her time representing Chilton County has been a rollercoaster, but one that she has enjoyed.

“I have never held a county title, so this was new for me, but I would not have it any other way,” Lougher, 18, said.

The Blackberry Pageant is meant to complement the annual Black and Blue Berry Festival held at Petals from the Past in Jemison.

It is also a fundraiser for the Jemison Lions Club.

Lougher said some highlights of her time have included bonding with her pageant sisters and spending time representing the county at various events.

“The first time me and my little Paisley ever bonded decorating trees at Peach Park, or when I get to pick up the girls from school for an event and hear about their days,” Lougher said. “Building a bond with Junior Miss Chloe. I know those aren’t events, but those are the memories I won’t forget about my reign.”

Lougher said she hopes to help younger girls with their confidence during her reign.

“I know it is always something I struggled with and pageants always helped me, so I want to be able to do that for others,” Lougher said.

BACKGROUND: Tiny Miss Blackberry Mollie Robinson, Little Miss Paisley Carroll,Young Miss Blackberry Ellie Carroll, Junior Miss Blackberry Chloe Street and Miss Blackberry Mary Jane Lougher, center, are the 2021 Queens.

TOP RIGHT: Miss Blackberry Queens dressed as Disney princesses at the Jemison Fairy Tale Show.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Miss Blackberry Queens visit Gov. Kay Ivey.

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Lougher admits she has always loved blackberries.

The Jemison teenager stays busy.

“A typical day for me is waking up at 6 a.m. and going to school, leaving at 11:30 a.m., then heading home, or to work if it is work then I get off at 7 p.m. and go to the gym for 45 minutes, then home where I eat supper with my family and go straight to bed,” Lougher said.

Lougher said she hopes to continue working to be a good example to others and a person for little girls to look up to as a role model.

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Pam and her family have had a huge impact on who I am today,” Lougher said. “It has changed me for the better and that is what is important to me to show people how great it is to be a county queen. You do not just win a title, but you get a whole family out of the experience and I would like to show everyone that.”

Lougher currently attends Jemison High School where she is an SGA treasurer, she is involved in FFA, DECA, BETA and FCCLA. Lougher also works at Glitz and Gowns and Peach Park.

She is the daughter of Heather and Scottie Brothers and Mickey Lougher.

“A typical day for me is waking up at 6 a.m. and going to school, leaving at 11:30 a.m., then heading home, or to work if it is work then I get off at 7 p.m. and go to the gym for 45 minutes, then home where I eat supper with my family and go straight to bed.”

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SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS

MARCH 8 Deidra Gadberry, State Farm Insurance is honored as the March Business of the Month.

MARCH 11 The Chilton County Chamber celebrated the new location of Chilton Surgical Associates, Dr. Jon Binkerd with a ribbon cutting.

MARCH 18 The Chilton County Chamber of Commerce hosted an open house for The Gardens of Clanton Assisted Living.

A ribbon cutting celebration was held to celebrate the grand opening of the residents new Country Store.

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REGIONAL JOB FAIR

The Chilton County Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Prattville, Millbrook and Wetumpka area Chamber of Commerces to host a regional job fair on March 21. Businesses in attendance for the job fair were Ascension, St. Vincent’s, Adient, C & S Canopy and West Fraser. You can find more information about jobs with these companies and other Chamber members at www.chiltonchamber.org/jobs

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Clanton City Park Saturday, June 25 from 11a.m.- 10 p.m.

Live entertainment by Country Music Star Drake White and Kasey Tyndall.

Shop over 150 art, craft and food vendors. Kids will enjoy the Kids Zone inflatables and games! Admission is free!

For more information or to sign up as a sponsor or vendor, visit www.chiltonchamber. org, email info@chiltonchamber.org or call 205-755-2400.

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MAY 2 Deadline to donate to the Chilton County Humane Society to sponsor a cat or dog spay certificate for their Mother's Day Spay Event.

Please come by the shelter or contact the shelter at 205-7559170 by if you or your business would like to participate with this greatly needed service.

The cost for a female dog voucher is $59 and a female

cat voucher is $44. Donations may also be made with PayPal. Please note Mother's Day Spay on PayPal donations.

MAY 6 The People's Gallery on 5th art gallery opening at 500 5th Ave. N in Clanton, 6-8 p.m. The gallery will feature a variety of work from local artists curated by the Chilton County Arts Council.

MAY 7 May Day at E.M. Henry Park at 10 a.m.

Relay For Life of Chilton County Survivor Dinner 4:30 p.m. at Peach Park.

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Relay For Life of Chilton County at Peach Park 6-8:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

MAY 15 Deadline for high school seniors to submit application to Clanton Kiwanis Club scholarship. Scholarship application available on the Clanton Kiwanis Club Facebook page or by emailing joyanna.love@ clantonadvertiser.com.

MAY 17 Deadline for absentee ballot applications for the May 24 election to be returned by mail.

For more information contact absentee election manager Glenn McGriff at 205-7554275.

MAY 19 The last day that absentee ballot applications for the May 24 election can be returned by hand.

JUNE 3-4 The Cotton Patch Quilters of Clanton, invite you to join them at the QuiltFest 2022, presented by the Birmingham Quilters Guild at Bessemer Civic Center, 1130 Ninth Ave. SW, Bessemer, AL. This event will feature a Judged 32 peach living

Quilt Show, Vendors, Guild Boutique, Quilts of Valor and Quilts for sale. Proceeds from the Silent Auction benefits the Lakeshore Foundation.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. 2-day admission $10. Children 5 & under - free. More info bhamquilters.com. ** Several of our guild members have quilts entered for judging at this event.

MONDAYS The local Celebrate Recovery group for those wanting to address any hurts, habits or hangups meets at First United Methodist Church on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 205-288-6208.

WEDNESDAYS Rotary Club of Chilton County meets each Wednesday at Senior Connection in Clanton at noon.

Anyone interested in learning JUNE 7 more about your local Rotary Summer Reading Kickoff at Club or becoming members are Chilton-Clanton Public Library including rock painting at encouraged to attend. Please RSVP for lunch details to Bran2 p.m. dy Clackley at 205-294-1721.

JUNE 14 Magician Larry Darrnell at the THURSDAYS Clanton Kiwanis Club meets at Chilton-Clanton Public Linoon at the First United Methbrary at 2 p.m. odist Church Activity Center (Except for the fifth Thursday of JUNE 24 the month.) Visit the Clanton Ventriloquist Gene Cordova at the Chilton-Clanton Public Kiwanis Club Facebook Page or contact president Joyanna Love Library at 2 p.m. at joyanna.love@clantonadvertiser.com for details. Come be a JUNE 28 Summer Reading pizza and cup- part of helping children in the cake party at the Chilton-Clan- community. ton Public Library at 2 p.m.

FRIDAYS Clanton Lions Club meets at THURSDAYS IN AUGUST noon at Walnut Creek MethodGames and Legos for all ages in the Chilton-Clanton Public ist Church. (Except for the fifth Friday of the month.)

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Paid vacation & holidays, and matching 401k plan.

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW. AGSOUTH.COM 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. $80,000+ Yearly Potential Sales positions available at Burton Campers. Please call Mickey Price for phone interview: 205-668-0075 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@revcon structioninc.com Fax: 205-349-1862 Call: 205-349-1860 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.Oxfordhealthcare.com NOW HIRING!! Dunnavant Valley Ace Hardware 300 Carlow Ln (AKA Hwy 41) Birmingham, AL 35242 Ken Smith 2 05-980-7221 william.coker@southeastace hardware.com Your help is more than wanted!

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

Competitive Pay. Great Benets. Apply in person: 2180 Hwy 87 Alabaster, 35007 LAND FOR SALE 180 acres, located on Walnut Creek.

Will not divide property. Call for more information: 205369-5641 South Haven Health & Rehab NOW HIRING!!!

•LPN’s & RN’s -$5,000 Signon Bonus for Full-Time shift •CNA’s Apply in person: 3141 Old Columbiana Rd Birmingham,AL-35266 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

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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@kelly services.com Lancaster Place Apartments Location, community & quality living in Calera, AL. 1, 2, & 3 bedroom apartments available. Call today for specials!! 205-668-6871. Or visit hpilancasterplace.com Marble Valley Manor Affordable 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments for Elderly & Disabled. Many on-site services! 2115 Motes Rd, Sylacauga.

256-245-6500 •TDD#s: 800-548-2547(V) •800-548-2546(T/A).

Ofce Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm.

Equal Opportunity Provider/ Employer 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.

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.

Become a Dental Assistant in ONLY 8 WEEKS! Please visit our website capstonedental assisting. com or call (205)561-8118 and get your career started!

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. Signon Bonuses available at select locations! For more information please contact: Paige Gandol Call/text: 724-691-7474 pgandol@wexford health.com NOW HIRING FT/PT Farm Equipment Operator, Lawn Maintenance and Fork Lift Driver Needed. Drug and Background Check Required. COMPETITIVE PAY. Call 205-688-0258 to set up an interview.

H&H Enterprises, Inc Alabaster, AL has an immediate opening for a Portable Building Delivery Driver. Delivery Driver will be primarily be responsible for loading, delivering, blocking and leveling portable storage buildings. The delivery driver will also be responsible for completing other tasks associated with our business. All delivery driver applicants must be customer service driven and represent our company in the upmost way. We are an established 33 year old company with 19 retail locations. We look forward to adding to our team to continue working toward future success. Portable Building Delivery Drivers job duties: • drives a company vehicle in a safe, courteous and responsible manner • load portable buildings

at the store and veries the condition of the truck, the manifest and other paperwork associated with the deliveries to be made • drives to the delivery destination, conrms order with customer, unloads, blocks, levels and obtains conrmation signature Delivery Driver job requirements: • Applicants will need a valid Class D driver license. No CDL is required • Pass DOT driving physical Delivery Driver Salary starting at $600.00 + per week based on experience. To Apply: Send Resumes to tracy.thomas@ hhenterprises.com or Call 205.664.9191 ext 125.

H&H Enterprises, Inc. Alabaster, AL has an immediate opening for a Delivery Driver. Delivery Drivers will be primarily responsible for the delivery and set up of portable buildings. All applicants must be customer service driven and represent our company in the upmost way. We are an established 35 year old company with 18 retail locations. We look forward to adding to our team to continue working toward future success.

Delivery Drivers: • must have a good driving record • must have a Class A CDL license • must be able to deliver wide load buildings Salary is $900.00 plus per week depending on experience Direct Deposit is available Health/Dental and Vision Insurance To Apply: Send Resumes to tracy. thomas@hhenterprises.com or Call 205.664.9191 ext 125.

We’re Hiring -All Positions www. altogethergreat.com OR www.compassgroupcareers. com Morrison’s Healthcare Food Service 1000 1st Street N. Alabaster, Alabama 35007 205.620.8107

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