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Fire museum coming to Calera

Forty years ago, Columbiana residents J.D. King, a 26-year veteran firefighter, and wife Bobbi began collecting firefighting artifacts that include historic fire apparatus, toy and ... Read more

by Mollie Brown, Monday, June 13, 2011 2:25 pm

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Calera Middle students enjoy ‘egg’citing project

Over the years I’ve received announcements for births, weddings, graduations and birthdays, but never one announcing the birth of a brood of chicks. Read more

by Mollie Brown, Monday, June 6, 2011 4:21 pm

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Calera farmers market opens June 7

Last summer, Oliver Park was the setting every Tuesday afternoon for the Calera farmers market. Read more

by Mollie Brown, Friday, May 27, 2011 1:45 pm

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Retired educator taught more than subject matter

The legacy of educators isn’t words carved in stone, but on tear-stained thank-you notes of former students. Betty Franklin Alverson, 1956 alumnus and former educator ... Read more

by Mollie Brown, Monday, May 23, 2011 4:34 pm

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CHS seniors prepare for future

Calera High School seniors are better prepared to walk out the school doors a final time thanks to school administration and faculty. Read more

by Mollie Brown, Monday, May 16, 2011 4:15 pm

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Judge Joiner recognized for service to county

Since May 2003, people of all walks of life meet Thursday nights at Christian Life Fellowship (CLF) to share interruptions in life caused by controlling ... Read more

by Mollie Brown, Monday, May 9, 2011 4:22 pm

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Relay for Life holds special meaning

Many people are impassioned for causes based on personal experience. This is true of Joanna Watts. Read more

by Mollie Brown, Monday, May 2, 2011 4:23 pm

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Calera Baptist Church observes Seder meal

“Christ our Passover also has been sacrificed,” reads 1 Corinthians 5:7. Read more

by Mollie Brown, Monday, April 25, 2011 4:43 pm

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The one sure hope

“What do you think about the Christ?” Jesus asked the Pharisees who tried to find fault with him. They didn’t have an answer (Matthew 22:41). Read more

by Mollie Brown, Monday, April 18, 2011 3:49 pm

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Barbara’s Candles and Gifts shop offers novelty items

Walking through the door of Barbara’s Candles and Gifts shop, I was amazed at the smorgasbord of merchandise offered to customers. Insulated picnic baskets, prom ... Read more

by Mollie Brown, Monday, April 11, 2011 4:03 pm

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Sharp chasing lifetime dreams

As a young boy in the ’50s, Jerry Sharp began chasing dreams as his dad shared stories of traveling around the world in the Navy. Read more

by Mollie Brown, Monday, April 4, 2011 4:05 pm

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At King’s Home, hope lives

Speaking to Calera Chamber members on March 6, King’s Home’s President Lew Burdette said hope lives. Read more

by Mollie Brown, Monday, March 28, 2011 4:10 pm

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CHS selected for A+ College Ready

Students and parents filled the auditorium seats at Calera High School for College and Career Night, Read more

by Mollie Brown, Monday, March 21, 2011 3:04 pm

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Heart to heart: salutations for soldiers

If home is where the heart is, then Calera Middle School teacher Margaret Powell is not only a resident of Alabama, but also California, three ... Read more

by Mollie Brown, Monday, March 14, 2011 4:36 pm

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Local meteorologist has passion for science

Tim Horton, CAHS environmental science teacher, believes his job entails more than teaching about atmospheric layers, air pollution and other environmental issues. Read more

by Mollie Brown, Monday, March 7, 2011 4:47 pm

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