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Pear tree on forestry commission registry

Pear tree on forestry commission registry

Posted on August 20, 2012August 23, 2012 by bni
By Scott Mims The word “champion” usually evokes images of athletes at the top of their game, hoisting a trophy in celebration of the ultimate victory. There are many different kinds of champions,... Read More
Secluded vacation rental offers great getaway

Secluded vacation rental offers great getaway

Posted on August 20, 2012August 20, 2012 by bni
By Emily Beckett Old wagon wheels line the gravelly driveway leading to Junction Park, a place where sounds of the city are replaced with chirping birds and running water. It’s a place where sunligh... Read More
Tips for growing summertime treats

Tips for growing summertime treats

Posted on August 14, 2012August 14, 2012 by bni
By Heather Buckner Peach Parade, Peach Jam, Peach Queen—it would be an understatement to say that peaches are Chilton County’s claim to fame. However, while peaches are undoubtedly secure in their... Read More
Couple has won last two Peach Cook-offs

Couple has won last two Peach Cook-offs

Posted on July 18, 2012 by bni
By Emily Beckett Carolyn Prokopyk said people were probably wondering why she hugged Steve Bittermann so tightly after he won the cook-off at Chilton County’s Peach Festival last year. Why would Pro... Read More
Painter comes back to art on his terms

Painter comes back to art on his terms

Posted on July 16, 2012July 16, 2012 by bni
By Emily Beckett From the moment an art instructor at the New Orleans Art Institute told Allen Turcotte he was holding his paintbrush the wrong way, he made up his mind to paint on his own terms. Turc... Read More
Be on the lookout for Cogongrass

Be on the lookout for Cogongrass

Posted on April 23, 2012 by bni
By Patrick Cook | Regional Extension Agent Invasive plants, non-native plants that outcompete desirable vegetation, have been a problem in Chilton County for decades. Plants such as kudzu and Chinese ... Read More
Powers put 10 years into Clanton estate

Powers put 10 years into Clanton estate

Posted on April 12, 2012 by bni
By Stephen Dawkins Houses are expensive and can take a while to build, and certainly no shortcuts were taken with Tom and Renee Powers’ new Greek revival style home. But by utilizing uncommon materi... Read More
Clanton mansion saved from demolition

Clanton mansion saved from demolition

Posted on March 29, 2012 by bni
If only Pledger Manor’s walls could talk. They would have a number of stories that come with being one of Clanton’s most renowned landmarks for 111 years. Long before the Peach Water Tower reminde... Read More
Family relocates and makes its house a haven

Family relocates and makes its house a haven

Posted on January 6, 2011January 6, 2011 by bni
The Zuelzkes ­— Drew and Jennifer along with their two children, Maggie, 9, and Mason, 7, — are no strangers to the sound of buzzing saws and activity of hammer-wearing handymen.... Read More
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