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Community at heart of church
Monday, March 15, 2010
“We want to be an active member in our community,” said the Rev. Father Guido A. Gonzalez Jr., rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd, a charismatic Episcopal church, in Chelsea. “The (Celebrate Chelsea) event gave us an opportunity to offer our services to the people of Chelsea.” Read story
Creator of quilt trail hoping to attract tourists
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
James Russell (Rusty) Efferson of Chelsea first noticed “Quilt Trails” while traveling across the U.S. as an insurance adjuster. Trails in Iowa and Pennsylvania, especially, impressed him.
And he is now working to create one in Shelby County.
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Owner’s dream comes true
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Caldwell Hartley’s dream, while working for several years in restaurants and as a food rep for a large grocery company, was to own and operate a restaurant of his own. Read story
Searching family roots on a motorcycle and the internet
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010
Riding his motorcycle over the back roads around Chelsea in the late 1960s while visiting his friend Glen Autry, Jr., teenager Lester Crane had no idea that his ancestors had once lived among these hills and hollows. Read story
More Shelba Nivens
- Octogenarian recalls life
- One nail at a time
- Pageant supports youth ambitions
- Frisbee players brave freezing temperatures
- Former drug dealer turned minister
- Santa set to swim in Special Olympics
- Moms’ group shares prayer
- Life lived through music
- Capturing a last win
- An orange tree grows
- Meeting needs of growing congregation
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Life Columns
For salvation, you need only apply
In my former life, I was responsible for getting students to apply for scholarships being awarded by the University of Alabama. I would go to high schools and try to convince the guidance counselors to get their brightest students to apply. Read story
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AMEN CORNER
Columbiana United Methodist to host spaghetti supper
Columbiana United Methodist Church will host a spaghetti fundraiser March 22 to benefit youth summer mission trips and retreats. Read story
Evelyn’s 24–hour fruit salad
Evelyn Davis of Chelsea made this recipe for her late brother Larry Barnett, who always wanted to taste it so badly he didn’t want to wait the necessary 24 hours. Read story
