ABOVE: PCHSschoolnurseDianeBaker,leadnurseforFranklinCountySchools,receives the schoolnurseadministratorofthe year awardfor2024. BELOW: DianeBakeris picturedwithfamily,PhilCampbellHighSchoolstaff,centralofficestaffandFranklin Countyschoolnurses.
“Mrs.Bakeris alongtimeresidentand respected memberofthecommunity,”Mossadded. “Our parentsknowherandtrusther tokeeptheirchildrensafe at school.Sheisvery good at keeping meinformed aboutissuesthataffectour students,andshealways takes theinitiative to contactparentsabouthealth issuesthataffecttheirchildren.Sheis an invaluable assettoourschoolandour school system.”
AndreaMayberry, schoolnurseforthe FranklinCountyCareer TechnicalCenterand BelgreenHigh School echoedhissentiments.
“Sheleadstheschool healthteam by example in service,professionalism andher loveforhercommunity,”sheexplained. “Dianehasalsoledby exampleinherloveforher community.Inmyopinion, thereisnotanothernurse inthestateofAlabama that has devotedthistype ofuniqueschoolnurse ser-
vice yetstill treatsevery day like it is herfirstday as aschoolnurse and treats eachchild as herown.” Baker saidsheis“very honored”toreceivethe award,describing thenews as“a total surprise.”
“Ilovemyjobasa schoolnurseadministrator,” Bakerexplained.“The administrativeaspectis Isuperviseall thenurses intheFranklin County Schoolsandmake sure
thatwe aremeetingall therequirements for the AlabamaStateDepartment ofEducation and the Alabama Board ofNursing. Theschoolnurse aspect involvesdirectlyinteractingwithstudents throughout the day,whichisvery rewarding, and there’s never adullmoment.You never know what’sgoing to comethrough yourdoor.” Bakersaid shestarted workingfor theFranklin
County Schools 30years ago –1994, andhasbeen ever since, asidefromfive years she tookoffwhenher childrenwere young.She graduated fromHamilton High SchoolinMarion County,Ala.andhas lived in FranklinCounty foraround34years. She has aMasterofScience in Nursing fromthe Mississippi Universityfor Womenand aBachelor of Science inNursingfrom
theUniversityofAlabama
(Magna CumLaude, Phi Kappa Phi honorsocieties).
“I just like interacting withthestudentsand helping themsucceedat school,” shecontinued. “Mygoalisif theyhave ahealthconcern that impactstheir learning, we wanttohelp themlearn tothebestof their ability bydoingwhat we canto make that possiblethrough addressing theirneeds.”
HershellLindsey,88, passedaway peacefully April14. Hewasbornin Vina,Ala.,onAugust26, 1935.Hewasalong-time employee of Square Din Leedsandretiredfrom EBSCOinBirmingham. He was amember ofFirst BaptistChurchin Leeds and aformer memberand deaconatValleyView BaptistChurchin Leeds. Hershellwaspreceded in deathbyhis parents,Groverand NancyLindseyandhis
LandTransactions
June 12
•James WesleyMiller toBrent Robinson,executor’s
Aug.8
Renee
Aug.9
RanaeArrington
Aug.
Dantley
Aug.11
CarrieSue Fretwell
Aug.12
SharonBenefield
HayleyFuller
Betty Yarbrough
AliciaBall Thorn
•James C.Dancerto J. Mayfield,survivorship
•Marilyn GailBlack
toCorey Michael Clark, warranty
•RandallGene Belue to RodneyGeneBelue, warranty
June 13
•S&NInvestments
LLCtoJosephConnor Mansell, warranty
•Manda Bowlingto Gregory FloydBowling, warranty
•KRW Properties LLC
toDixieFarms,warranty
•Dixie Farmsto CommunitySpirit Bank, assignment misc.
•David Michael CockrumtoStephenCole Brindley, survivorship
June 14
•NorthwestShoals
Communityto Alabama PowerCompany, easement
•DavidL.Soikato AlabamaPower Company, easement
•Joshua A. Oliverto AlabamaPowerCompany, easement
CalendarOfEvents
The13th annual Jam on SlossLakewill take place July 4. Admission is free.Activitiesinclude acar showfrom8 a.m. to1 p.m. (registration7 a.m.to 11 a.m.),as well asinflatables andsplash padaccessbeginning at noon.Musicwillinclude Purpose at 5p.m., KGBat 6p.m., Rewind at 7p.m. and Shenandoahfrom 8:30 p.m. untilthe fireworksshowat9:45 p.m. Admissionisfree.
Cotton Flats Cruisers CarShow July4
Burialwas inBethsaida Cemetery.
NettieMae Mashburn Seal June 26,2024
sistersDelphiaClark, EarlineHumphres,Ruth ClementsandShirley Smith. Heis survived byhiswifeof62years, Mary Lindsey,daughtersDr.PamKey,Rachel Meads (Joe)andNancy Howell(Todd), grandchildrenJon Meads(Claire), LindseyPatterson (Micah),EmilyHowell andTimothy Howell.He is alsosurvivedbymany niecesand nephews. Avisitationfor Hershell washeld Friday April19,2024 at Kilgroe FuneralHome in Leeds from12:30-2:00 anda serviceat2:00 with gravesidefollowing atForest Crest Cemeteryin Irondale.Memorials can be senttoFirstBaptist Church LeedsYouthor
•RickeyA.Peppersto AlabamaPowerCompany, easement
•GinaMeadowsto AlabamaPowerCompany, easement
•Nadine Rosie Patton to WillieBen Patton Jr., affidavit
•B.D.StacytoWillie Ben PattonJr.,affidavit
•WillieBen PattonIII to Jeremy Humphres, survivorship
•MountainExpress Oil to JubileeEstatesLLC, warranty
•MountainExpress Oil toQuick Stop LLC, warranty
June 17
•FloraMartinto Flora Martin, warranty
•EvanM.Hargettto JuanitaGravitt, affidavit
•PatriciaA.Nelson to JohnathanRandall Lowery,warranty
•Christopher D.
Cotton FlatsCruisers willholdacar showat JamonSloss Lake from8 a.m.to 1p.m.Registration is$25per vehicle,and registrationhoursare 7-11 a.m.Allcars,trucksand bikesare welcome.There willbe three $500cash prizes, five $100cash prizesand a50/50drawing,as well asothercash prizes. Formoreinformation, contactDarrylGholston at 256-436-2499;Dustin Wright at 256-668-2585; or Barry Hargett at 256-3326585.
CowboyChurch VBS July6,8-12
TheCowboyChurch
Music Department, 7481 ParkwayDrive,Leeds,AL 35094.
Myra Kaye MitchellMay June 28,2024
Myra Kaye Mitchell May,86, of Tuscumbia, passedaway June 28. Gravesideservice and burial took place June 30 at Franklin Memory Gardens.
Dorthy Jean Adcock Robbins June 26,2024
Dorthy Jean Adcock Robbins,86, of Mt.Hope, passedaway June 26. Visitationwas held June 30from12-2p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel,witha service directly following.
Borden to Tyler Joyner, survivorship
•Jarrett R. Kingto
Bobby Dunagan,survivorship
•CharlotteHesterto Dane CurtisEzzell, survivorship
June 18
•LeeAllen Page to Gary GrantMcKinney, survivorship
•Gaspar Miguel FranciscotoArmandode Jesusde Leon, warranty
•JeremyLane to MatthewJordanCoccari, survivorship
•Douglas WadeLiles Jr.,to Community Spirit Bank, assignmentmisc.
•GaryE.Liles to Douglas WadeLilesJr., warranty
•JakeAllen Scott Sr., to Lawanda KayMiller, warranty
June 20
•Debra Jackson M. Fretwell to Nicolas Ramirez Perez, executor’s
•CharlesL. Froman to JosephAndrew Samek Jr survivorship
•James WesleyMiller to KarennDeniseMiller, executor’s
of FranklinCountywill behavinga VBSkickoff July 6startingat3p.m., thenVBS will runfrom July 8-12from 6-8:30 p.m. nightly.The church is located at 25100 Highway 24, Russellville.
Cedars Church VBS July 18-20 Cedars Church will have Vacation Bible School forages4through fifth grade,July18-20. Thursdayand Friday sessions willbe from 6-8:30 p.m.,andSaturday will be11a.m.to 2p.m. Thechurch islocated at 109 W. Lawrence St., in Russellville.
July Fest
NettieMae Mashburn Seal, 92, ofRussellville, passedaway June 26. Visitationwas held June 29from11 a.m. to 1p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel,with aservice directly following. Burial was in Franklin Memory Gardens.
DonaldWayne Clark, Jr. June 10,2024
DonaldWayne Clark, Jr., 45, of Russellville, passedaway June 10. Heworked as ageneral laborer. Hewasbornin Sheffield,Ala.atHelen KellerHospital.He is preceded in deathby his father, DonaldWayne Clark, Sr.and hismother, Pamela Kay Clark. Visitation was heldat Akins FuneralHomeJune 27from5-7p.m. Services tookplace atAkins FuneralHomeJune28at 11 a.m. Burialwas inBlue SpringsCemetery.
•James WesleyMiller toKimberly Martin Karushis, executor’s
June21
•Michael Eugene Green Jr., toConnieJ. Green, quit claim
•Connie J. Green to AdriannaCotocYac,survivorship
•Jeffrey Thomas BrittontoJeffrey Thomas Britton
MarriageLicenses
June14
•Stephen GlenMay to KimberlyMichelle Darby
•Yanela Bahena Garcia toEthanChase Wallace
•HannonWayneMiller
toLacey Carol Oswalt
June17
•DalanaJaelBaker to LarryAltonHaliman
June20
•ChadwickAaron to Cheryl DeniseCarson
•Aneta Bolanto Steven Allen Wells
June21
•CalebLee Stacyto ViakennaLeigh Ables
July27
The33rdAnnualVina RescueSquad July Fest willbe held at Vina Fire Department July 27from 10 a.m. to 9p.m.Tickets fortheDrawDownare on sale now, 325tickets at $100 apiece,withthe drawingfor the$17Kprize beginning at 5:30 p.m. Therewillbe acarshow from10a.m.to 1p.m., and there willbe food,crafts andlive musicallday. Fireworks willbe at 9p.m. To findoutmoreabout being avendor –$20 for a12x12 spot –callDenise Rogers at 256-460-1539; Kyle Green at 256-7402815; or Vina TownHall, 256-356-4996.
OPINION
Let’s getonethingout ofthe wayrightoffthe bat: TheUnitedStatesof America is nota perfect country.
Sure, the U.S.has problems. Some ofthem, bigones.
But what country doesn’t?
As the presidential electionapproaches in November,wewill getanearfulaboutthe problems facingour country. Politicians onboth sideswillbe directing ourattentionto
thebiggest challenges,the biggestcrises,thebiggest difficultiesinAmerica today–withanunderlying motive of tellingushow andwhy THEIR candidate isthe onewhocanfixit all. There’s atimeanda place forexamining what’swrongandhow we canmakeitbetter.Of coursethereis. ButwithIndependence Dayonourcalendars for tomorrow, we’dliketo focusontheother side ofthecoin. We arein the middleof the most patriotictimeofthe year. MemorialDay, Flag Dayand Juneteenthare inthe rearview, andfanfavorite Fourth of July isright on topofus. If youhaven’tunfurled your flag,strungupthe
buntingorpurchased fireworks yet–well, now is thetime.Weare loving seeing the countydraped in red, whiteand blue. We hope you’retaking thistimeto have –and show– prideinour country and honor everythingit hastaken to bring us tothispoint. We live in agreat country,filledwith
blessingsand assetsthat peopleinmany countries canonlydreamof. Despitethe negatives, we have so manypositives we canbeproud of. We have amazingfreedoms, amazingopportunities, amazingprosperity. Let’snotneglect to embrace apatriotic spirit thissummer.Beproud to be anAmerican.
Don’tmissFranklin Living -feature articles, recipes,financial tipsand more
SheSays
María Camp Managing Editor
Makesurenotto miss theJuly/Augustissue of Franklin Living. Forsubscribers,itshouldbeinside yournewspaper.It’salso availableinyellow boxes inlocations aroundthe county.Inthisissue,we have alot to offer,includingfeature articles,recipes, financialtips,readingrecommendations,thoughts on faith and more.Don’t forgetto check outtheFaces ofFranklin Countyinthe back. Youjust might see
yourselforsomeoneyou know.
Learnmore aboutbrothersJeffPoundersand Joel Poundersandthework they’redoingtopromote conservationand biodiversityontheirlandin SprucePine.Youcan also findoutmore aboutRocky Stone, aretiredRussellville CitySchoolsteacherand principalwhorecently celebratedhiseightieth birthday. If you’vebeen around FranklinCounty for awhile,there’s agood chance youknow himin some capacity.Find outthe manywayshe, along with his wife, GingerStone,love theirFranklinCountylife. Ifyouhavesuggestions for apossiblearticle idea foranupcoming issue of FranklinLiving,makesure to let usknow!
AEAsupportspubliceducation, employees
TheAlabama Education Association (AEA) isdedicatedto workinghardforpublic education,itsemployees, supportstaffandpostsecondaryemployees.In themostrecentsessionof theAlabamaLegislature, severalbillsbeneficialto publiceducationpassed. TheEducationTrust Fund(ETF) budget(totaling$9.3billion)passed. The legislaturealso appropriatedanadditional$650 million in supplemental allocation,includinga one-timeexpenditure,as wellasa $1billion allocationfor advancementand technologytobedivided amongschooldistricts.
-AlabamaEducation Retirees Association--did not receiveanycost-ofliving appropriation. FutureTeachers of Alabamaprogramdirectorsreceived$1,500for programactivitiesand expenses.Othereducation programswere funded as well,including,butnotlimitedto, the Alabama Reading Initiative,Alabama TeacherMentorProgram, K-3ReadingCoachesand summerreading camps. The Legislaturepassed severaleducationbills, andGov. KayIveysigned them.“The Alabama TeacherBillofRightswas ahugevictoryforeducators,”said AmyMarloe, AEA’sexecutivedirector.
“Thisbill grantsteachers withmoreauthority when dealing withthe challenges of student disciplinein the classrooms.”
Educators andadministrators receivedencouragement to enhance theirleadershipskills byattendingtheAEAsponsored leadership conference June 13-15 at the Von BraunCivic Center in Huntsville.ThisconferencegaveAEAmembers achancetoenhance theirleadershipskills and make apositiveimpact withinnot onlyAEA,but alsowith local associations. AEA sponsors the FutureTeachers of Alabama.FTAis anorganizationofmiddleand
high school students who areinterested in exploringeducation as acareer. FTA hosted Educator SigningDays.Thisis similar to student-athlete signing dayswherea commitment is made to the student’schosencollegefor continuingsports endeavors. TheEducator SigningDays eventcommemorates thestudent commitment to pursuinganeducation in the teachingprofession.The students receive certificates andsign their documentationon tables decoratedwith their future schools’ paraphernalia. AEA is gettingready to make2024-2025 another banneryearforAlabama students.
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“Wecertainly welcome Phil tovisitwith usanytime, and it wasgreat he got tovisit us on thefirst dayofourfestivalthisyear. We appreciatethe folks whotookthetimetomeet andgreet Phil andmake him ahonorarycitizenof
Phil Campbell. Wehope tokeep addingmore Phil Campbellstoour signsin thepark, andwealsowant tothank eachandevery personwho came to our festival. Itgrowseach year in attendanceand in vendors.”
SandyEvansis acertified nursepractitionerthatrecognizedhercalling in life early –making adifferenceinthelivesof others.Formorethan36 years, shehas devotedhertimetobeingofserviceto those in need.Herbiggestcareer aspirationsincludetohelp,educate,beafriend, beanencourager, becompassionate,be thebestshecanbeandtofinishstrong, knowingshe gave everypatientherbest.
“Ialways knewthatIwantedtobea nursesince Iwas alittlegirl,”Evans explained.“My grandmother wasa nurse, and growingup,Iusedtolistentoherstories about working at thehospital,and, in listening, Iknewthatwas what Iwanted todo.She workedin every departmentof thehospitalbackthen. Icouldlisten to herstoriesallday, and Iwasso inspired thattherewasnodoubtin my mind that, when Igotthe chance, thatwas what Iwas goingtodoinlife.”
Evansentersthedoorsof Russellville HospitalMedicalClinicasafamilynurse practitionerwith alot of experience and ahearttogoabove andbeyondfor patients,workingstronglytomakethem feelcared for, understoodand where theycan receive thebestinformation pertainingtoachieving overallbetter outcomes.
Shesaidshe’salways had alovefor thepublic.Priortobecoming alicensed practical nursein1988,she workedin theDepartmentof PublicHealth for eight years.Shethen transitionedto RussellvilleCitySchools,whereshe was aschool nurse for20years.
“Icouldhave finishedoutmycareeras anurse,justcontinuingto work inthe schools,”Evanscontinued.“Ilovedthose kids.Theyarestillmybabiesuntilthis veryday. When Iseethem,itisstill welcomingarmsfrommetothemandcheckingto seeifthey’reokay. Ionlychanged careersbecause Ifelt likeitwastime fora change, andasthough Ihad ahighercalling.”
Asto whyshe chose thespecialty area ofbeing afamilynursepractitioner, Evans saidsheselectedthatpathbecause she wantedtodoprimarycare forall ages, andthat’s what thatdegreeallows hertodo,inadditiontoprovidingthe opportunityto gain alotofmedicalpractice whilenotmakingherfeellimitedas to what shecando.
“WhatImostlook forwardtoaccomplishing whileinthisposition ishelpingtoachieve betterpatientcare and outcomes,”Evanscontinued.“Idoalot ofteachingwithpatientsintheeffort to help.Iteachthem aboutthediseasethey mayhavebeendiagnosedwithorthe ailmentthey’redealingwithandhowto takecareofthemselvestohave abetter qualityoflife.”
Evanssaidher reasoning fortaking the timetoexplainisbecauseshebelieves patients’health problems sometimes comefromthemnothaving thetimeto understand what isgoingon,notingthey maylackknowledgeofthediseaseor ailment,maybehesitantorafraidtoask questionsornotknowexactlywhatto ask.
“Ifthere is aknowledgegap,thenitis upto us tocorrectthatand fillinthat gapfor patients,” shecontinued. “This is whyIbelieve developingrelationships withpatientsisimportant, becausethey lookto us forhelp, butweneedthemto dotheir part as well. ithinkof relationshipswith patients asonecomparableto amarriage.Ican do my part,but they have todotheirsas well. There’smore tobeinghealthythanjust takingthe medicationthatisprescribed.It’s also aboutunderstandingthecircumstances oftheirhealthandmakingthe necessary adjustments.Iamafirmbelieverinwhat youdotoday affecting howyou’regoing tobetomorrow.”
Evanssaidher desiretomakeadifferencethroughhelpingimpactthe communityin apositive mannerextends to her time whenoutofscrubs as well, notingpeople welcomeherwith smiling facesandopenarms.Evanssaidshestill sees someof thekids sheused tolook afterin schooland they still speak to herbecausenopersonshe everencountered feelslikejust apatient, butalsoa familymemberor closefriend. To build thosetypes oflasting relationshipsthat create aspacewhereshecan talkto patients and theycantalkto herishow she hopesshe’smakinganimpact with Russellville.
“Mybiggestand greatest reward is when thatbloodpressurehasimproved, apatient’sA1C hascomedown,their cholesterol is betterandsoforth,”Evans explained. “Whenthingsintheir health turnaroundfor thebetter, it says to me thatthe timetaken to educate, help and explainpaid off. Iget to see thebenefits ofmegoingthe extramile. Icertainly feel likeI’m ateacher andnurse tothose who areopento listen.”
Evanssaid sheadvisesregularcheckups,makingsurenot to wait untila problemisnoticed,toget recommended screenings done,tostopsmokingand to remember that itis easier topreventa problemearly on before it has reachedits worststage.
“A nursepractitionerhas theheart of anurse andthewisdomofa doctor,”she added.
Thanks toCoach Dollar forallthat she putsinto theprogram. Few people know howmucheffortshe puts intotheRHS tennis program.Also thanksto allofAddie’steammates.
They are agreat group, always supporting one another. Of course, abig thankstoCoach McQueen at CentralAlabama for givingAddietheopportunitytoplay at thenext level.”
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Bids must be submittedonproposalforms furnishedby theArchitectwithintheprojectmanual or copies thereof.Nobid may be withdrawnafterscheduled closing forreceiptofbids fora periodofthirty(30)days. The Owner reservesthe right to rejectanyorallbids and to waive informalities.
Along with proposal forms,Biddersshallinclude allrequired documentsasindicatedinthe ProjectManuel.
Acertified checkorBid Bond payabletothe HousingAuthorityinanamountnot lessthan five percent (5%) of theamount of thebid, must accompany the bidder’s proposal.Performance and statutorylaborand material paymentbonds will be required at thesigning of theContract and thecosts of thebonds shall be includedin theContractors Proposal.Other requiredbidding documentscanbe identifiedby reviewing theproject manualand specifications.
Construction Documentsare anticipated to be released by June 28,2024.
Plans Specifications and ContractDocumentswill be made available viathe following process: Electronicimagesof thedocumentsmaybedownloadedandprinted by General Contractors,SubContractors and/or Suppliers.To obtain documentscontacttheArchitect at jay@evansarchitecturaldesign.com and requestdocuments, identifying theproject nameandnumberabove.You must also provide your companyname,address, personof contact, phone#,andemailaddress.
3rdParty websitesposting plansarenotendorsedbythe Architect,ANDtheArchitectis unabletomonitor, confirmand maintainwebsites thatarebeyondhiscontrol. Allcurrent information andAddendumsshall bepostedtoaweb shareplatform withtheaccess link and notifications beingdistributed to thosewhohaverequesteddocumentsandprovide their information totheArchitect.The Architectwill not manageprintingand shipping of construction documents.
LEGALNOTICE
TheHamilton HousingAuthority will haveapublic hearing to reviewanddiscuss theHousing Authority’s2025 PHAAnnual Plan,2025 –2029 CapitalFund 5-YearAction Plan,2025 Capital Fund,and HOTMAchanges. Thehearing will beat theHousingAuthorityCommunity Buildingin Hamiltonat2:00p.m. on Monday,August26,2024. Theinformation to be reviewed during thepublic hearingis available at theHousingAuthorityofficeMonday through Friday from7:00a.m. until 4:00p.m.
AprilFranks,Executive Director 07/03/24
ADID 603760
NOTICE
ESTATEOFSANDRAANN
HESTER,DECEASED Case#24-0064
PROBATECOURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA
LettersTestamentaryofsaid deceasedhaving beengranted to MELISSARENEE
COLBURN, as Executrix of the LastWill &Testament,of SANDRAANNCOLBURN, deceased,on the21stdayof June2024,by HonorableBarry Moore, Judgeof ProbateCourt of Franklin County,Alabama. Notice is herebygiventhatall personshaving claims against said estate arehereby required to present thesamewithintime allowedby laworthe same will bebarred.
ADID 602634
06/26/24,07/03/24,07/10/24
Notice of Public Hearing
TheRussellville Zoning Board ofAdjustment will meeton July 22,2024at5:00 PM in theRussellville City HallAuditorium locatedat304 JacksonAve. NorthinRussellville,ALto considergranting asetbackforan additiontoanexistingbuilding.
1.)Craig Smith 815 Villagewood Dr. Russellville,AL35653
SE1/4 of NE1/4ofSec31 T6SR11Wand PTof SW1/4of NW1/4ofSEC 32T6S R11W 07/03/24,07/10/24
ADID 603761
PROJECTNO. 23-30
Sealed bidproposals will be received fortheabovereferencedprojectbyMr. Omar Tompkins,Executive Directorat theofficeofthe Russellville HousingAuthority, 73 Flippen Street,Russellville,AL35653 until 10:00AM,July18th, 2024, thenopenedand read aloud.
Theprojectshallconsistofthe asphaltpavingimprovements and concrete sidewalks and rampsat3 RHAlocations:Eastside Plaza, EngleDrive,and WashingtonAvenue in Russellville,AL.
APre-Bid Meeting andon-site review will beginatthe Russellville HousingAuthoritymainoffice locatedat73Flippen Street, Russellville,AL35653on July 11th,2024at10:00AM. All General Contractors interested in biddingarestronglyurged to attend themeeting. Please notethat thedrawings require thesite(s) to be reviewedprior to placingabid.Thisopportunitywill beprovidedon this day or will otherwise havetobe scheduled withtheHousingAuthoritymaintenancestaff,prior tothebid date.
Thecontractshallbeawarded tothelowestresponsible bidder in accordancewiththe rules, regulationsandpolicesof the Russellville HousingAuthority, and theU.S.Departmentof Housingand Urban Developmentand StateofAlabamaBid Laws.
Only Contractors whoare properlylicensed in accordancewith criteria establishedby theState LicensingBoardfor General Contractorsunder Provisionof Title34, Chapter8, CodeofAlabama,1975,asamended, will be considered forbidding the work.All biddersshallshow such evidencebyclearly displayingtheircurrent license numberon theoutsideof the sealedenvelope in whichthe proposal is delivered.Anda Copyof theBiddersLicense must be included withtheirbid paperwork.Licensingand/or permitting requiredbylocal municipalitiesshallbeobtained priortotheexecutionofthe construction contract.
AllRequestfor Information (RFI’s)and ProductSubstitution Requests regarding thebid documentsshallbesentandaddressedthruthe following e-mail account: jay@evansarchitecturaldesign.com. The Architectcannotguarantee completion inquiresviatelephone. Allemail correspondencemustbeaccompanied withthecorresponding completed RFIorSubstitution Form, found with-inthe ProjectManual.For aguaranteed response,allInquiresmustbe madeno later than 7daysprior to scheduledbidopening.
Mr.OmarTompkins,Executive Director TheRussellville HousingAuthority, 73 Flippen Street,Russellville, AL35653
Architect: JayEvans
EvansArchitecturalDesign
182327thAvenue South Homewood,Alabama35209
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ADID 598920
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LEGALNOTICE STATEOFALABAMA FRANKLIN COUNTY REVENUECOMMISSIONER
Notice is hereby giventhatassessed valuesof allproperty listedfor taxation have been fixedaccording to statelaw.Assessedvaluationsareavailable at theFranklin CountyRevenue Commissioner’s office,andare open forpublicinspection. The BoardofEqualizationwillholdan annual meeting at theFranklin CountyCourthouseonadateto be announcedby theRevenue Department in order to address anywrittenprotestsfiledwiththis office.The lastday tofile objections will beAugust1,2024. If youshoulddesireanappointment with them,you mayfilea writtenprotestgivingyourname, address,daytimephonenumber, parcelidentification numberand an explanation of whyyou think thevalueofyourproperty is incorrect.Afteryourappeal is received, youwill be contacted by theRevenue Commissioner’s office. Addressyour letterto: Revenue Commissioner’sOffice P.O. Box248 Russellville,Alabama 35653
1164.03 FEETTO POINTOF BEGINNING OF HEREIN DESCRIBEDTRACTOFLAND; THENCENORTH80DEGREES 41 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST44.08 FEET; THENCE SOUTH03DEGREES 03 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST,127.48 FEETTO APOINTONTHENORTH BOUNDARYOFAPAVEDPUBLICROAD, SAIDPOINTBEING LOCATEDATRIGHTANGLES TOAND40FEETNORTHOF THECENTERLINEOFSAID ROAD;THENCENORTH88 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EASTALONGSAID ROAD,55.84 FEETTOA POINTONTHE EASTBOUNDARYOFNORTHWESTQUARTEROFNORTHEAST QUARTEROFSECTION 24, TOWNSHIP7SOUTH,RANGE 12 WEST;THENCENORTH02 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 00 SECONDWEST,118.43 FEET TO POINTOFBEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.14ACRE, LYINGAND BEING LOCATED IN NORTHWESTQUARTER OF NORTHEASTQUARTER OF SECTION 24,TOWNSHIP 7SOUTH,RANGE 12 WEST, FRANKLIN COUNT, ALABAMA
Saidlegal description being controlling, however theproperty is morecommonly known as 9WILLKINGRD, SPRUCE PINE,AL35585.
Alabamalawgives some persons whohaveaninterestin propertytheright to redeem the property under certain circumstances.Programsmayalso existthathelppersonsavoidor delay theforeclosureprocess. An attorney shouldbe consulted to help youunderstand these rightsandprogramsasa partof theforeclosureprocess.
of ProbateCourtofFranklin County,Alabama. Notice is herebygiven thatallpersons having claimsagainstsaid estate arehereby required to present thesamewithin time allowedby law or thesamewill bebarred. ADID 602655 06/26/24,07/03/24,07/10/24
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATEOFMACKA. MITCHELL, DECEASED, Case#24-0065 PROBATECOURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY,ALABAMA Letters ofAdministration of said deceasedhaving beengranted to BRADPHILLIPS, asAdministrator,ofthe EstateofMACKA. MITCHELL,deceased,on the 25thdayof June,2024,by Honorable Barry Moore, Judgeof ProbateCourtofFranklin County,Alabama. Notice is herebygiven thatallpersons having claimsagainstsaidestate arehereby required to present thesamewithin time allowedby law or thesamewill bebarred. 07/03/24,07/10/24,07/17/24 ADID 602908
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NOTICE OF SALE UNDERPOWER FORECLOSURENOTICE WHEREAS, defaulthas occurredintheperformanceof thecovenants, termsand conditionsof amortgage from WILLIAMA. MCCOLLUMAND KAYLATIDWELLMCCOLLUM, HUSBANDAND WIFE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC.AS MORTGAGEE,AS NOMINEEFOR FIRST FEDERALBANK,AFSB, on the 7thdayof June,2019, said mortgage recorded in theOffice of theJudgeof Probateof Franklin County,Alabama,on June13,2019, in Deed/ Mortgage Book821, Page464, Franklin County,Alabama Records,said Mortgagehaving subsequently been transferred andassigned to PennyMac Loan Services, LLC,byinstrument recorded in theaforesaid ProbateOffice;noticeishereby giventhat theundersigned PennyMacLoan Services, LLC,as Mortgagee/Transferee,under andby virtueof thepowerof sale contained in said mortgage, will sell atpublic outcryto thehighestbidder forcashat thefront stepsof theFranklin countycourthouselocatedat 410 JacksonAvenue N., Russellville,AL36744 in Carnesville, Franklin County, Alabama,on August9,2024, during thelegalhoursofsale, allofits right,title, and interest in and tothefollowing described realestate,situated in Franklin County,Alabama, to-wit:
TRACTI ATRACTOF LAND LYINGAND
BEING IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA, MORE PARTICULARLYDESCRIBEDAS
FOLLOWS:BEGINATTHE SOUTHWESTCORNEROF THENORTHEASTQUARTER OFTHENORTHEASTQUARTEROFSECTION 24,TOWNSHIP7, RANGE12;THENCE EASTADISTANCE OF 106 FEETTOAPOINTBEING LOCATEDINTHECENTER OF THENEALBYRDROAD; THENCENORTHADISTANCE OF 167 FEETTOAPOINT; THENCE WESTADISTANCE OF 106 FEETTOAPOINT; THENCE SOUTHALONGTHE QUARTERSECTION LINE OF THENORTHEASTQUARTER OFTHENORTHEASTQUARTEROFSECTION 24,TOWNSHIP7, RANGE12TOA POINTOFBEGINNING. LESSANDEXCEPT:THE STATERIGHTOF WAYOF THENEALBYRDROAD.
TRACTII COMMENCEATTHENORTHEASTCORNEROFNORTHWESTQUARTEROF NORTHEASTQUARTEROF SECTION 24,TOWNSHIP7, RANGE12WEST;THENCE SOUTH02DEGREES 40 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, O O O
This property will be sold on an “asis, whereis” basis, subjecttoanyeasements, encumbrances,andexceptions reflectedinthe mortgageand thosecontained in therecords of theOfficeofthe Judgeof Probateinthe countywherethe above-describedproperty is situated. This property will be sold subjecttothe rightof redemption ofallpartiesentitled theretoand subjecttoany outstandingad valorem taxes (including taxeswhicharea lien, whetherornotnowdue andpayable).This saleis made forthepurposeofpaying theindebtednesssecuredby said mortgage,as well as the expensesof foreclosure. The Mortgagee/Transfereereserves theright to bid forandpurchase therealestate and to credit its purchaseprice againstthe expensesof sale and the indebtednesssecuredby the realestate.This saleis subject to postponementor cancellation.
PennyMacLoan Services, LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee THEBELOW LAWFIRMMAY BE HELDTO BEACTINGASA DEBTCOLLECTOR,UNDER FEDERALLAW.IFSO,ANY INFORMATIONOBTAINED WILLBE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE.
RubinLublin,LLC,Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee 3145Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100, PeachtreeCorners, GA 30071 Telephone Number:(877)8130992 Case No.PNY-23-05997-3 Ad RunDates:06/26/2024, 07/03/2024,07/10/2024 ADID 602202 rlselaw.com/property-listing
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATEOFDENNISL. MORGAN,DECEASED Case#24-0048 PROBATECOURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA LettersTestamentaryofsaid deceasedhaving beengranted to RICKEYWHITTEN, as ExecutoroftheLastWill& Testament,ofDENNISL. MORGAN,deceased,on the 20thdayof June2024,by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge f C f
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ESTATEOFNOHMANKEITH LEDBETTER,DECEASED, Case#24-0049 PROBATECOURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY,ALABAMA Letters ofAdministration of said deceasedhaving beengranted to KELLI HIGGINS,asAdministratrix, of theEstateof NOHMANKEITH LEDBETTER, deceased,on the12thdayof June,2024,by Honorable Barry Moore, Judgeof Probate CourtofFranklin County,Alabama. Notice is herebygiven thatallpersonshaving claims againstsaidestate arehereby required to present thesame within time allowedby law or the same will bebarred. 06/19/24,06/26/24,07/03/24 ADID 601314
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“Thechildrengot to learnabout eachvehicle at theevent andevengot to climbinsidemostof them,” Bowencontinued.
“TheRussellvilleFire Departmentgaveeach childatoyfireman’shat, pencilsand Sparkythe Firedog activity sheets, andall registeredchildren received aSub-Zero Shaved Ice. Our nexteventwillbe our Reading with Dogs event July 12. Registration forthisevent willopen July 8at10:30 a.m. “Thank you Pilgrim’s of Russellvillefor sponsoring our Summer Reading Program 2024 AdventureBeginsatyour Library.”
“Wearereallyhappy withtheresponsereceived withtheprogram this year,” saidNorthwest RegionalLibrary assistant directorAutumnSizemore. (Weatherford Public LibraryinRedBayisone of thememberlibraries.)
“We’vehad twoyears in arowofamazinggrowth andsupport from the community. Wecan’twait to seehowthatcontinues nextyear!”
