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Mt. Olive couple tours U.S.A. on two wheels
Jerry and Cathey Shaw of Mt. Olive have seen America’s jewels by visiting national parks, national forests, national monuments and everything in between by traveling the 48 contiguous states, and six of the Canadian provinces, on one motorcycle.
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Person You Should Know — Vicki Dill
Vicki Dill has worked at the Gardendale Police Department for 33 years, and is retiring in August from her job as an administrative assistant.
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On the Job: Shaved ice stand owner keeps it cool
Merrill Hayden, of Pleasant Grove, said his business hasn’t been hurt by the heat. As a matter of fact, it’s helped.
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A living history of WW II
George Crocker has lived in Gardendale since 1957, but his story begins years before.
Crocker went into the service of the United States military in September of 1943, nearly two years after the U.S. entered World War II. -
Locals’ plans washed up by Gulf oil spill
Although Gardendale and the rest of north Jefferson County is nearly 300 miles from the gulf, local residents still feel the impact.
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Childhood love of dentist leads to career in teeth
Unlike most people, Nicole Jones loved going to the dentist as a child. She said it’s the reason she became a dental hygienist.
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Person You Should Know — Jennifer Fox
Jennifer Fox is an ordained student pastor at The Church Revived in Gardendale and a receptionist and legal assistant at the law firm of Norman, Wood, Kendrick and Turner in Birmingham. She lives in Warrior.
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Person You Should Know — Brandy Spears
Brandy Spears, a Morris native, bought Counts Catering from Carolyn Counts in January. Counts had been in business for 30 years before Spears bought the business.
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Customers are best part of job for technician
Donna Fassina is a pharmacy technician at The Pharmacy in Mt. Olive. Filling prescriptions, contacting insurance companies and running a cash register are all part of her job, but none of them are her favorite task.
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Lifeguard combines love of kids, swimming
Carli Patrick currently is the most seasoned lifeguard at the Mountainview Aquatic Club in Gardendale, which may be why she conducts swimming lessons during the summer at the club’s pool.
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