Poland celebrates 175 years in Clay County

These little helpers were working at Julie Sturgis’ Creations booth early Saturday for the 175th anniversary of Poland’s founding. Lani Starkey, 12, Jacelin Woods, 11, and Daylin Miller put some decorative touches on the booth while acting as models for some of the items for sell.

Local resident Gary Pine was in line early at the the Poland Lions Club booth to buy tickets from Joyce Smidley to attend the Poland Historic Chapel Speaker Series later Saturday afternoon. Noted actor-scholar Kevin Radaker was scheduled to portray British Prime Minister Winston Churchill at the event.