PHOTOS: RHS Hispanic heritage program. See pages A2 and A7.
Veterans Day. See pages A4 and B7.
Business Spotlight: Rickey’s Flooring. See page A8.
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Franklin County celebrates Halloween
Jason
Miller
By Staff Reports
PROBATE JUDGE
The annual Veterans Day parade takes place this Saturday in downtown Russellville. The day begins at 11 a.m. with a ceremony at the Franklin County Courthouse, with veterans then meeting at the A.W. Todd Centre at 11:30 in order to get ready to be in the parade. The parade starts at 12. Veterans interested in taking part in the parade can contact Grant Atkins at 256-627-2866 for more information.
Pd.Pol.Adv.by Jason Miller, 605 Elm Circle, Russellville, AL 35653
Sock drive benefits local nursing home By Staff Reports The Franklin County Women’s Leadership Committee, a division of Alabama Farmers Federation is seeking donations, to be made by Dec. 1, for its annual “Cottons for Christmas” sock drive. Requested donations are for new socks that will be distributed to residents in one of the county’s nursing homes. Each year, the committee picks a different nursing home in the county, with the goal of providing a gift of socks and lotion for all residents in that facility. Last year’s recipient was Terrace Manor in Russellville. “We had close to 300 pairs last year,” explained committee member Carol Glass. “We hope to have at least three or four pairs of socks for each person. If we can get 300 pairs, we’re set pretty good. We purchase lotion that we put in there with it.” There will be a donation collection box at the annual Farm-City banquet Nov. 13 at the A.W. Todd Centre in downtown Russellville. Additional boxes will be placed: Franklin County Courthouse/Extension Office (Leave donations with one of the courthouse security guards.) ALFA Insurance OfficeRussellville ALFA Insurance OfficeRed Bay For questions, contact Carol Glass at 256-810-5446 or Shannon Murray at 256668-3893.
Helping Santa toy drive underway By María Camp maria.camp@ franklincountytimes.com
PHOTOS BY MARÍA CAMP Alex Brown, Elijah Landers, Elaina Landers and Elizabeth Landers prepare to go trick-or-treating in downtown Russellville Oct. 31.
LEFT: Braylee Prince, Alyssia Prince and Brinlee prince collect treats at the First United Methodist Church Halloween pop-in event Oct. 31. RIGHT: A T-rex terrorizes for treats at the First United Methodist Church Halloween pop-in event Oct. 31.
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Veterans Day parade takes place Saturday
LEFT: Robbie Rogers, Lindsay Rogers and Desmond Rogers peruse for sweets at the pop-in Halloween event at Russellville’s FUMC Oct. 31. RIGHT: Russellville Fire Department hands out treats in its annual drive-thru event Oct. 31.
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LEFT: Russellville Fire Department hands out treats in its annual drive-thru event Oct. 31. RIGHT: Haley Clark and Ma’Kyla Stout seek treats at FUMC in Russellville Oct. 31.
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The annual Helping Santa toy drive, coordinated by the Russellville Fire Department, in partnership with the Russellville Police Department, is underway. To apply for assistance through this program, pick up an application at the police department and turn it in there when complete. The deadline for turning in applications is Dec. 8. Pickup dates for toys will be determined at a later date. Businesses or groups interested in allowing a toy donation drop-off box can contact RFD’s Lt. Andy DeVaney at 256-8101637. “Our community really steps up and helps with this each year,” DeVaney said. “This is for anybody in the city or county who needs help with toys for their kids, including foster kids, or grandkids for Christmas.” DeVaney said so far the toy drive has been able to fill all the applications turned in each year. “I’ve helped with this every year since we started doing it,” he added. “Several of us have been involved since the start. We prefer new toys. Some people prefer to donate money. Junior Leaders help us shop for the toys.” RFD Deputy Chief Randy Seal coordinated the event previously. While DeVaney is at the helm now, Seal said he is still involved. “Andy’s (DeVaney) been helping with it every year, and since I have the position of Deputy Chief now, with more duties, it was time to let someone else head up the program,” Seal explained. “All the guys at the RFD and RPD love to help with this every year, and it takes an army working together for this outreach to go smoothly and be able to help those who need it.”
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