Book Lovers Club plans annual cancer fundraiser events
By Susie Hovater Malone For the FCT
Lovers StudyClub has planning underway for the group’s 7th annual cancer awareness and fundraising events.This year’s activities will take place Oct. 5indowntown Russellville Planning committee chairman Patricia Coxsaid while the event has been held at
the Russellville High School stadium in past years,they opted to move it downtown fora changeofscenery. “We think it’ll be abeautiful setting downtown, and theFranklin County ChamberofCommerce’s annual PumpkinPalooza will also be downtown this year,and it opens at 10 a.m. thatday.It’ll be afun morning for everybody.”
Coxsaid the funds from the event will goto people in Russellvilleand elsewhereinFranklin County “With the money that’s raised, we help
people whoare battling cancer by assistingwith incidental expenses,” Cox explained, “things like atravelexpenseoran insurance co-payment. It’s small donations,but our goal is to be able to ease some of the burden they face while they’re going through these treatments.” Registerfor the Maudie and RogerBedford5K Race andone mile Walk to Wellness at runsignup. com or on the dayof the event, beginning at 7a.m at Farmhouse Tableand Café,located at 116North Jackson Ave.,whereBook Lovers
members will coordinate the registration as well as hand outT-shirts to the first 100 to register. Walk participation is $25 and 5K participation is $30. Theother committee membersincludeMichelle Sibley,Sheila Upchurch andJulie McKinney.The committee met recently to discuss the details with Russellville Hospital’s marketing coordinator, HeathDaily. Thehospital is aco-sponsor this year Dailywill coordinate the run, and hospital volunteers will distribute water andbananas to theparticipants.The Book Lovers club will
coordinate theWalk to Wellness
Theevent is also atime to remember friends who fought cancer
“Welook forwardto continued growth and support of theevent,” Coxadded. “It enables us to help people in Franklin County, and we remember Maudie andRoger Bedford, who both battled cancer themselves and were also so supportive to others fighting thatbattle,by helpingpeople through findinglodging, getting them in to see adoctor andother ways.Maudie helped so manywomen
going through breast cancer treatments.We felt this wasagood way to honor them.” Coxsaid thegroup decided to add a5Kas partofthis year’sevents, in addition to their usual walk,a move she said they hope will increase participation. Eachparticipant must turn in signed release andwaiverforms in ordertoparticipate in theevents. Those paying by checkshould makeit out to Book Lovers Study Club and mail to Walk to Wellness,2006 Wilson Blvd, Russellville,AL 35653.
PHOTOS
LEFT: From left: Maudie and Roger Bedford. RIGHT: Past participants help raise money to fight cancer
From left:Sheila Upchurch, Gayle McAlister,Heath Daily,Patricia Cox and JulieMcKinney. Members of theplanning committee meet about this year’sWalktoWellnessevent.
Russellvilleseventh grade students kickoff their American character program
By Staff Reports
Russellville Middle School students kicked off their American character program recently learning lessons about historical Americans as part of an initiative to encourage them to have or developgood character themselves.
With the help of local and state sponsors, seventh grade students from RMSare beginning theAmerican character program this year. Studentswill learn civics, history, character, careers and financial literacy in aformat that uses excitement as its engagementplatform. Thelessons are in comic book format and expand
into classexercises and activities. After studying the character andimpact of historical American figures,they are then challenged to puttheir own character in action
At the kickoff event, studentswere introduced to the program and the service-learning component meant to empowerthem to make
adifference in their community and beyond.
These“#GoodCharacters” projects will see students, along with local mentors, working to solvereal issues. And, in the program’s conclusion, they’llhold a#GoodCharacters Expo where they show offtheir bright ideas and the big deeds they accomplished.
CONTRIBUTED
NWSCCPublic
By Staff Reports
The Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC)Public Relations and Marketing Department received five awards for outstanding marketing and public relations efforts by the Alabama Community College System Public Relations Association (ACCSPRA) last week during the ACCSPRA annual conference in Orange Beach, Ala.
Along with the awards, NWSCC Public Relations and Marketing Director Trent Randolph
CONTRIBUTED
RelationsDepartmentwins five statewide awards
was namedACCSPRA 2024 Communicator of theYear. Randolph oversees the branding, media relations,public relations,marketing and promotionalservices officefor the college. He has workedinthe Public Relations and Marketingoffice for NWSCC since 2003. The collegereceived awards in the following categories for marketing and publicrelations materials created and/or used during the 2023-2024 year: Pyramid Award (First place)
•Online advertising
•Outdoor advertising
•Flyer Award of Achievement (Second place)
•P hoto gr ap hy (Graphicallymanipulated)
AwardofMerit (Third place)
•Athletics
The PyramidAwards ceremony recognized best practices fromAlabama Community Collegepublic relations and marketing professionals who submitted marketing and public relations materials to an independent panel of judges. Approximately 330 entries were submitted. The missionofACCSPRA is to enhance the image, strengthen and promote awareness andpublic perceptionofthe Alabama Community College System
RepresentativeJamie Kieltells Russellville7th graders to remember their important role of Citizen and usethe AmericanCharacter Programtolearn more about how to be agood citizen.
NWSCC Director of Public Relations and Marketing Trent Randolph is named 2024ACCSPRACommunicator of theYear
RECORDS
Birthdays
Sept.
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Sept. 22
Crystale Mills Swager
BJ
Emma Kate Gerstman
CathyPayne
StevenSpear
SammyTaylor
Bristen Woods
Sept. 23
Jennifer Stovall Mansell
Lesley TimmonsStults
Daren Bobo
AlisonBryant
SophieMoore
Brenda Morris
Sept. 24
DavidSingleton
John BoyQuillen
Will Stults
Darlina Holcomb
Sharon Smith
Teresa Stough
Linda Lawler
Jeremy Gardner
Jimmie Bianco
Sept. 25
Autumn Cummings
CassieWisdom
Laci Beth Scott
Ralph Wingo
Judi Fike
GeorgeFuller
Abby Peters
Cassie Wisdom Reed
LouiseCummings
Land Transactions
Aug. 9
•Wanda Humphries to Wanda Humphries, survivorship
•Wanda Humphries to William David Humphries,survivorship
•William David Humphries to Wanda Humphries,survivorship
•William David Humphries to William David Humphries survivorship
•JosephWheeler
Beasley to Angela
Suzanne Beasley Boyd
warranty
•Melissa Lynn
Beasley to Angela
Suzanne Beasley Boyd, warranty
•Angela Suzanne Beasley Boyd to Angela
Suzanne Beasley Boyd, warranty
•JosephWheeler
Beasley to Melissa Lynn
Beasley,warranty
•Melissa Lynn
Beasley to Melissa Lynn
Beasley,warranty
•Angela Suzanne
Beasley Boyd to Melissa Lynn Beasley,warranty
Aug. 13
•Ginger Saylor to MACProperties, warranty
•Ginger Saylor to RobertA.Tufts warranty
•Deborah L. Whitman to Lisa Baker,affidavit
•Deborah L. Whitman to BrittanyHagood, affidavit
•Deborah L. Whitman to Caleb Hagood, affidavit
•Deborah L. Whitman to Greg Hagood, affidavit
•Deborah L. Whitman to James Hagood, affidavit
•Deborah L. Whitman to Melissa Hagood, affidavit
•Jasmyne Payne to Lisa Baker,affidavit
•Jasmyne Payne to BrittanyHagood, affidavit
•Jasmyne Payne to Caleb Hagood, affidavit
•Jasmyne Payneto Greg Hagood, affidavit
•Jasmyne Payne to James Hagood, affidavit
•JasmynePayne to Melissa Hagood affidavit
•Tommy Warhurst to JackyRay Warhurst, affidavit
•Tommy Warhurst to Tresa B. Warhurst, affidavit
•Tommy Warhurst to Coleman Cleere Warhurst, affidavit
•LisaBaker to Robert Vadovsky,warranty
•BrittanyHagood to RobertVadovsky warranty
•Caleb Hagood to RobertVadovsky, warranty
•James Darrell Hagood to Robert Vadovsky,warranty
•James Henry Hagood to Robert Vadovsky,warranty
•Melissa Hagood to RobertVadovsky, warranty
Aug. 14
•Ana Francisco Gaspar to Rogelio Rubido Gutierrez, survivorship
•Ana Francisco Gaspar to Nora Magaly Marroquin Monterroso survivorship
•Charles Bentley to the State of Alabama Department of Transportation, warranty
•Gloria Bentley to the State of Alabama Department of Transportation, warranty
•Russ Odie Royto Russ Shelby, powerof attorney
•Quality Land and Timber to People’s Trust Bank,release of timber agreement
•Karen McMurray Rice to Jose Rolando Gonzalez, survivorship
•Karen McMurray Rice to OlgaUrania Gonzalez, survivorship
MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Your LocalWeather
Obituaries
Patsy A. Cochran Sept. 12, 2024
Patsy A. Cochran, 77, of Russellville, passed away Sept. 12. Visitation will be held Sept. 20 from11a.m. to 12 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. Aservice will follow immediately after. Burial will be in Franklin Memory Gardens.
Peggy Green Britnell Sept. 11, 2024
CalendarOfEvents
Commission Budget Workshop
Sept. 19
The Franklin County Commission will havea budget workshop at 3p.m. inthe conference room of the courthouse annex to preparethe budgetfor the next fiscal year. No votes will be taken.
RHS HOCO Bonfire
Sept. 19
Russellville High School welcomesthecommunityto abonfire Thursday night as partofHomecoming Week celebrations, beginning at 8p.m.
High School Football
Sept. 19
Tharptown will play on the road at Decatur Heritage. Games typically beginat7p.m. Games are $8 entry.
Homecoming Parade
Sept. 20
Ru sse llville’ s Homecoming Parade will be held at 1:30 p.m. in downtown Russellville. Line up begins at 1p.m.
High School Football
Sept. 20
Belgreen will host Tanner. Phil Campbell hostsWinfield. RedBay will play away at Lexington. Russellville will host Ardmore for homecoming. Vina plays at Cherokee. Games typically beginat7 p.m. Gamesare $8 entry for county schoolsand $10 entryfor RHS.
Gospel Singing
Sept. 22
Bethlehem Missionary
Baptist Church will have agospel singing featuring The Lane Family at 2p.m. The church is located at 305 Bethlehem Church Road, Russellville
HighSchool Football
Sept. 27
Belgreen will host Cherokee. PhilCampbell will play away at Hackleburg. RedBay will play away at Belmont. Vina will hostTharptown Games typically beginat7 p.m. Gamesare $8 entry for county schoolsand $10 entry for RHS.
Red Bay Founders Day Festival
Sept. 28
RedBay FoundersDay welcomes festival-goersto enjoy the King and Queen’s Train Ride, live music, contests, prizes, vendors, acar/truck/motorcycle show and more. The festival will be helddowntown from 8:30 a.m. to 4p.m., with mostofthe action at Bay Tree Park. The Red Bay Museum will be open
Peggy Green Britnell, 69, of Russellville, passed away Sept. 11. Agraveside service washeld Sept. 13 at 2:30 p.m. at the Knights of Pythias Cemetery. Spry Memorial Chapel directed.
Patricia Diane Wilbanks Sept. 10, 2024
Patricia Diane Wilbanks, 86, of Town Creek, passed away Sept. 10. Amemorial service will be held atalater date.
for tours, and downtown businesseswill offer sales and specials. Admission is free. For moreinformation callCityHall at 256-3564473.
High School Football
Oct.4
Phil Campbell will be away at Midfield. Russellville will host Fairview. Tharptown will play on the road at Tanner. Vina will host Hackleburg. Games typically beginat7 p.m. Gamesare $8 entry for county schoolsand $10 entryfor RHS.
Pumpkin Palooza
Oct.5-19
Franklin County’s annual Pumpkin Palooza is backwithascarecrow trail for the community to enjoy The event is coordinated by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, with scarecrows designed and decorated by local businesses and groups. The kickoff will be Oct. 5, and the trail will stay up through Oct. 19. This year the trail will move fromCity Lake Park to downtownRussellville.
Roxy Magic Show
Oct.6
Joe M. Turner, magician, mentalist and motivational speaker, will be making his debut at the Historic Roxy Theatrefor aSunday matinee. This showwill feature some of hisfavorite magical experiences. While it’sdesigned forteens, adults and seniors,itwill be appropriate for all families to attend together.Tickets are $20, and children under 6get in for $15.
SpiritofHodges Festival
Oct.11-12
There will be activities and fun for all ages at the Spirit of HodgesFestival, set for Oct. 11-12 in Hodges Town Park.Live music, arts andfood vendors andmore will makeita fun family day. Admission is free, and other proceeds support the Hodges Fire and Rescue Department. For more information call Town Hall at 205-935-3445.
Spruce Pine Day
Oct.19
Spruce Pine Dayreturns Oct. 19 in downtown Spruce Pine. Allthe action centers on the local community center,withneighborlyfun and fellowship for all ages. There will be aWhy Knot Show ‘Em Off car show, $20 registration fee for vehicles, starting at 8a.m., featuring cash prizes, trophies and a 50/50 drawing. Thefestival will also have live music and avariety of vendors. Admission is free. For more
information call 256-4605276.
RECURRING
Al-Anon
Al-Anon meetsevery Thursday at 6p.m. at the First Baptist Church in downtown Russellville across from the Roxy Theatre.
American Legion
AmericanLegionPost64 regularlymeetsthe second Thursday of every month at the North Highlands Church of Christ fellowship hall, with themealat6:30 p.m.and themeeting at 7 p.m
Alzheimer’sSupport
TheAlzheimer’s Supportmeeting is held at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at Generations of Red Bay. For moreinformation call 256-356-4982.
Food and Clothing Outreach
Every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon, Good Shepherd Catholic Outreach hasanoutreach program to helpthose in need of food,clothing and partialbillassistance. Visit Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1700 N. Jackson Ave., Russellville,atthat time to seek any assistance needed.
Grief SupportGroup
Agrief supportgroup willmeet thethird Tuesday of each monthfrom 9-10 a.m. at the Russellville Public Library, hosted by Amedisys Hospice. The group is free andisopen to thepublic. Contact Amy at 256-760-7877 withany questions.
Grief Support: “Getting WellTogether”
“GettingWellTogether,” agrief support group, will meet each month on thethird Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Russellville.This is afree support group for anyone who wouldlike to attend This event is provided by Kindred Hospice of Florence. For more information call 256-7640873.
Masonic Lodge
Thefollowing is the monthly meeting schedule for theLodges in Franklin County: Belgreen 428 –first and thirdMonday; Burleson 143 –second andfourth Monday; Russellville 371 –first and third Tuesday; Newburg 388 –first Thursday; Order of the Eastern Star –second and fourth Tuesday; Phil Campbell 880 –first and third Thursday
Mountain Valley Hee Haw
There is live music at Mountain ValleyHee Haw in Phil Campbell every Saturday night beginning at 7p.m featuring The House Band. Formore information, call 256-8104840.
Shrine Club Meetings are held in Russellville on thesecond Tuesdayeachmonthatthe CutterBarberShop;Spruce Pine 608 meetsthe second and fourthThursday Meetings are heldat7p.m. Take OffPounds Sensibly
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weight loss support group meetseach Monday evening at 6p.m. at theRussellville Recreation Center. Weigh-ins begin at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to drop in for a free meeting visit or call Dorothy 256-446-5962 for moreinformation.
VFW Post 5184
TheVFW Post 5184 meetsatthe VFW Hall on West Lawrence Street every fourth Thursday at 7p.m.
Bible Collection The libraries at RussellvilleFirst Baptist Church and Red Bay First Baptist Church are accepting donations of new and used Bibles (in good shape) andNew Testaments to send to the Love Package Ministry (formerlyEdwin Hodges Ministry). Bibles will be sent to foreignmissionaries to use and distribute. Drop Biblesoff Monday through Thursdayduring office hours. Call 256-332-4085 for moreinformation. Phil Campbell Farmers Market
The Phil Campbell Farmers Market is set up in frontofTownHallFridays and Saturdays. For more information, call 205-9935313.
Red Bay Farmers Market
The Red Bay Farmers Market is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 7a.m. to 1p.m. at the Family FunPark. For more information, call 256-3328880.
Russellville Farmers Market The Russellville Farmers Marketisopen Monday, Wednesday, Fridayand Saturday,next to the A.W.
OPINION
Quote of the Week
“Idon't think of myself as arole model.Idotry tolive in acompassionate, considerate and positive way. The only advice I can offer is to find what you love to do, find the joy in it andexpress yourself through your passion.”
–Barry Williams American actor, singer,musicianand author best known for playing GregBrady on “The Brady Bunch.”
Contact Your Elected Officials
Vina Mayor and CityCouncil
YourOpinion! Send Letters to the Editor by email at news@ franklincountytimes.com or mail to: Franklin County Times P.O. Box 1088, Russellville, AL 35653 Letters will be printed on the Opinion page of the Franklin County Times. Letters must be signed and maybeedited for spelling, length andclarity at theeditor’s discretion
Desp i te the longstanding –and, truthfully, spot-on –advice to notwrite about the weather,it’s often the topic on everyone’s minds.
Theweather and the seasons impact so much of what we do,fromthe clothes we choose to wear,tothe activities on the calendar, to special menuitemsarestaurant might offer,tothe tasks of life thatdemandtobe tackled.
In manyways, the weather directs and dictates ourevery move Is it toohot to grillout tonight? Is it toorainy to go to the ballgame?Isit too cold to wear shorts? Whattime will the sun rise tomorrow? Is it going to be humid today? When’s thefirst dayof spring? Howlong untila full moon?
Of course,ontop of many minds rightnow is the transition from summer to fall. With Labor Dayinthe past and footballinfull swing, the other joys of the autumn
With this seasonalshift in mind,here’s what afew prominentnames have to sayabout this time of year andmanyofthe itemsand moods associated with it:
“I wouldrather sit on a pumpkin, and have it allto myself,thanbecrowded on avelvet cushion.” –
Henry DavidThoreau
“Autumn–the year’s last, loveliestsmile.” –
William Cullen Bryant
“But Imissyou most of all,mydarling, when autumn leavesstartto fall.” –Frank Sinatra
“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.”–F. Scott Fitzgerald
“Autumnisasecond springwhenevery leaf is aflower.”—AlbertCamus
“Autumn is the hardest season.The leaves areall falling, andthey’refalling like they’refalling in love with the ground. And the treesare nakedand lonely.”–Andrea Gibson
“I notice thatautumn is morethe season of the soul thanofnature.”—
FriedrichNietzsche
“Of all theseasons, autumn offers the most to manand requires the least of him.” –HalBorland
“How beautifullyleaves grow old.How full of light and color aretheir last days.” -JohnBurroughs “Deliciousautumn!My very soul is wedded to it, andifI were abirdI wouldfly aboutthe earth seeking thesuccessive autumns.”-George Eliot
Whatdoyou think?
Which of these ideas speak to you? Areyou a loverofautumn,orwill yousay asad farewellto the Alabamaheat?
Appreciate animals around us along theway
She Says
Over the course of this summer,I’vehad the opportunity to enjoy seeing animals and insects while I’m out and about. In one case, whilecovering astory for our magazine, Franklin Living,Igot to pet a horse. The other notable sightings were of the “happyaccident” variety.
just watching for afew minutes until it flew away
On another occasion, Ihad just gotten in my car to go home, and I looked up andsaw alittle dog hadmade himself at home, resting on the grass in front of where Iwas parked. He or she looked quite content, and Ienjoyeda few moments observing.
On adifferent day, I noticed aluna moth on the ground. Irarelysee them,sothatwas aspecial treat. Another time, a red-headed woodpecker visited the tree and general area outside my office, and Ienjoyed
One day, Ihad pulled partway up my drive and happened to notice abrown butterfly with alovelypattern Ididn’t remember seeing before. Itlanded on the hood of my car, and Icarefully tooka photo with my phone and stayed there
watchingwhathappened duringthe visit.
On another day, our visitor was arabbit, who returned on at least one other occasion. He or she watched me abit suspiciously,and Itried not to get too close or make much noise or move
BAPTIST
DIREC CHURCH DIRECTORY
“So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing comesfrom the Good News about Christ.” theGood NewsaboutChrist.”
Romans 10:17 (NLT)
•Atwood Baptist Church, Vina
•BelgreenBaptist Church, betweenHighway 24 and County Road 524
•Bethsaida Missionary Baptist Church, Highway 48, 10 miles east of Russellville
•Spruce Pine United Methodist Church, Old Highway 43, south of Russellville
•MORMON
•Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 151 Carney Lane, Russellville, missionaries 256-331-9988.
NAZARENE
•First Church of the Nazarene, Shook/Fletcher Road, County Road 46, Russellville
•PENTECOSTAL
•Greater Life Pentecostal Church, Highway 43 N., Russellville
•Solid Rock Pentecostal, Cleveland and Green streets
•PRESBYTERIAN
•First Presbyterian PCA, 201 N. Green St., Russellville, 256-332-5730
•Mountain Home Presbyterian Church, (PCUSA), 100 Mt. Home Church Road, Belgreen SEVENTH
FC Arts andHumanities Councilannouncesplans to celebrateRoxy’s75th anniversary
By Susie Hovater Malone Lifestyles Columnist
The Historic Roxy Theatre turned 75 years old Sept. 15, and it’s now shining brighter thanks to agrant from the Franklin County Community Development Commission (FCCDC) awarded to the Franklin County Arts and Humanities Council, Inc.
The FCAHC manages the Roxy. The $5,000 grant was used toward the repair of the Roxy Theatre marquee lights. Following aTVA Energy Audit of the Roxy, it was recommended that the marquee lighting should be replaced with LED bulbs. The FCAHC submitted agrant application to the FCCDC requesting assistance with this project. The FCAHC received notification that a$5,000 grant had been approved June 21, 2024. The Arts Council moved quickly to get this project completed by the Aug. 31 deadline.
For the past 75 years, this historic icon has been running on incandescent bulbs. This grant has made it possible to replace the incandescent bulbs with LEDs. The benefits of the marquee project are cheaper energy costs and brighter lighting for the Roxy and downtown.
Events for the Roxy’s 75th Diamond Jubilee, originally scheduledfor
Sept.14and postponed becauseofexpected inclement weather,have been rescheduled to Oct. 12 from 4-8p.m.indowntown Russellville with the 2nd Annual Cruise-In at the Historic Roxy Theatre. Therewill be music, concessions, door prizes cash giveaways, beautiful antiquecars andthe Roxy’sfirst movie, “MyDear Secretary,” released in 1948.Itwill be shown inside the Roxy at 5p.m. This classic film features Laraine Day, Stephanie ‘Steve’ Gaylord, Kirk Douglas, Owen Waterbury, Keenan Wynn, Ronnie Hastings, Helen Walker and Rudy Vallee.
Entry fee per car is $20.
Theclosing feature after 8 p.m. is “Cruise theStrip,” like they did back in the “ole days.”
October 6: JoeM Turner, magician, mentali st and motivational speaker,will be makinghis debutat the Historic Roxy Theatre for aSunday matinee. Thisshow will feature some of hisfavorite magical experiences While it’s designed for teens,adults and senior,s it will be appropriate for all families to attend together. Tickets are $20, and children under sixget in for $15.
Anative of Mississippi and aMississippiState graduate,Turner is recognized within
the magic industry as acolumnist for Genii magazine and is based in both Memphis, Tenn., and Atlanta, Ga. Becauseofhis work as a magicconsultant, writer and directorfor theatre, film and cause-related promotional projects on thenational scale, Joe is sometimes called “America’s Corporate Conjuror.” He has entertained prominent elected officials, sports figures, corporate leaders and other celebrities. He has been featured in numerous television, radio and print appearances, including Good Morning America, Nightline, a professional corporate magician for the CocaCola Company and many more. Turner served as the 2015-2016 internationalpresident of the International BrotherhoodofMagicians, the largest magic industry association with approximately 10,000members in 88 countries. He is aLife Member, as well as a member of the National Speakers Association, the Academy of Magical Arts at The MagicCastle in Hollywood,the Society of American Magicians (Life Member), The Magic Circle in London and the Fellowship of Christian Magicians.Heisalso a popular speaker, onscreen
andonstage talent, a professional pianist, an accomplished vocalist, composer and playwright. Heand his wife have two adult children, adaughter and ason.
SusieHovater Malone is thepresidentofthe Franklin County Arts and Humanities Council.
FILE PHOTO
The Historic Roxy Theatre turns 75 this Sept. 15.
YOUR HEALTH YOUR STATUS YOUR
High school football look ahead
By Bart Moss For the FCT
Vina (3-0) at Cherokee (2-2) -Vina is looking to continue their hot streak at Cherokee this week.
Vina beat Shoals Christian last week 32-8. Cherokee lost to Addison 39-6 last week and beat Waterloo 36-14 the week before. The Indians beat the Red Devils last year, 49-0. Cherokee leads the series overall, 15-8. Vina’s last win came in 2019. Russellville (3-1) hosts Ardmor e (3-1) -This week is Homecoming at Russellville. The Golden Tigers are coming off a52-6 win over East Limestone They will host Ardmore Ardmore is 3-1 as well, coming off a28-6 loss to Fairview. They beat Priceville the week before, 28-6. Phil Campbell (1-2) hosts Winfield (3-1) -Phil Campbell lost at Oakman Friday night, falling 28-0 after trailing 8-0 at the half. Winfield looks to be one of the top teams in the region after knocking off perennial power Gordolast week, 28-7. The Pirates beat Midfield the week before, 42-12. Winfield is 12-5 historically versus Phil Campbell. The two schools last played in 2003. The Bobcats’ last win came in 1997 Red Bay (0-3)at Lexington (2-2) -Red Bay is still looking for their first win after falling to Winston County Friday night, 51-8. The Tigers travel to Lexington this week. Lexington beat Tanner last week, 55-0, but lost to Decatur Heritage the week before, 42-18. Lexington is 16-10 against Red Bay and they’ve won the last three in arow. The Golden Bears won this game last year 33-22. Tharptown (0-3) at Decatur Heritage (2-1) (Thursday)Tharptown is coming off an open week. They travel to Decatur Heritage this week. The Eagles beat Lexington last week 42-18. Belgreen (2-1) hosts Tanner(0-4)Belgreen is coming off an open week as they ready to play the Tanner Rattlers.The Rattlers are 0-4 and haven’t come closetoa win. They have lost the last three games by a combined score of 168-0.
September 18, 2024
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Vina footballremains undefeated
By BartMoss For the FCT
TheVinaRed Devils beat the Shoals Christian Flame32-8 to remain unbeaten. Vina, 3-0 hasn’t startedoff this hot since 1982. The Red Devils will have achance to add to that streak Friday night when they travel to Cherokee
“I’m proud of the way our guys competed
Friday nighttoearn another win,” said Vina coachCody Renfrow. “It wasanall-around team effort. We’re looking to carry this momentum into an important region matchup with agood Cherokeeteam this week.”
Vina got off to afast start, scoring on their first two possessions. Cai Lawlerscored on the first play of the
game from 69-yards out with Christian McCarley addingthe two-point conversiontogive the Red Devils an 8-0 lead.
McCarley added a 14-yard run afterabotched punt by the Flame.Healso added the two-point run to give Vina a16-0 lead.
Shoals Christian scored their only touchdown of the game,cutting Vina’s lead to 16-8.
Vina responded with a
three-yard runbyLawler and two-point conversion to increase theirlead to 24-8.
TheRed Devils would add afinal touchdown before the end of the half on a40-yardhalfback pass from Lawler to Branson Vickfollowed by atwopoint run by Lawler to make the score 32-8. Lawler ended the game with132 yards rushing, two rushing touchdowns,
one passing touchdown and 11 tackles on defense. McCarley added85 yards rushing and a touchdown. In other games,Phil Campbell lostatOakman 28-0. TheBobcats were trailing8-0 at thehalf. Oakman kicked an onside kick at thestart of the second half, recovered the ball and scored afew plays later. Red Baylost to Winston County, 51-8.
GoldenTigers overcome rainy conditionstoget region winoverEastLimestone
By Brannon King For the FCT
The Russellville football team went to East Limestoneand battled the Indians on a rainy Sept. 13 night,and the Golden Tigers got achieved a52-6 region victory. RHS (3-1, 2-0) wasted no time in takingthe lead as Elliott Green intercepted apassby East Limestone on the first play of the game and returned it 38 yards foratouchdown. The following possession by East Limestone also ended in aturnover whenDaniel Aycock picked-off apass by the Indians. Russellville was in the end zone againtwo plays later as Cam Phinizee scored on a38-yard touchdown run. The second of seven successful extrapoint kicks by Manny Martinez during the contest made thescore 14-0with 9:57 remaining in the first quarter. East Limestone then put together a
long scoring drive that finished with a touchdown pass but the extra-pointkick by theIndiansfailed. Russellville’s Jah Williams received the following kickoff andraced 86-yards for another touchdown to make the score 21-6 with 2:03 remaining in the opening quarter. Manny Martinez grew the RHS lead to 24-6 with a40-yard fieldgoal.
Russellville began the second halfjust as the firstbyscoring a touchdownonthe first play from scrimmage
when Whit Goodwin passed to JabariSuggs for a65-yard scoring strike.After the RHS defense forced apunt to end the Indians’ opening drive of the third quarter, it tookonly one play for Phinizee to score again, this time on an 85-yard run. The big plays continued soon after as Keifer Hallmark recovered afumble by Eastand Phinizee added another touchdown with atwo-yardrun. Russellville’s final touchdownofthe night came on a73-yard carry by Tarus Daviswith 31 seconds remaining in the third period. Russellville outgained East Limestone 377 to 179 in total yards.The RHS defense heldthe Indians to only eight passing yardsfor the game. The Golden Tigers rushed for 285 yards withPhinizee gaining 163 on 10 carries. RHShead coach Dustin Goodwin said immediately after the game that he challenged his team at thehalf to clean up some things, including penalties, and continue to play hard
andthey didthat. “We were able to play alot of people,and thoseare funnights when you get to play alot of guys on the sideline,”Goodwin explained. “Wins are wins, andthey’re always enjoyedevenifthey areugly. This one, the conditions had alittle bitofafactor in it. Allin-all, Ifeel like ourkids handleditwell, andit’s good to be 2-0 in the region.”
Nextfor the Golden Tigers will be a Homecoming game versus the Ardmore Tigers Sept. 20.
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PHOTOSBYBRANNON KING
LEFT: Russellville quarterbackWhitGoodwin surveys thedefense. RIGHT: CamPhinizeeruns for yardage versus East Limestone
RHSHomecoming Court 2024
ANTONIO is the daughter of Clicerio Antonio and Marilu Jimenez. She has been involvedinthe Franklin County Junior Leadership program and serves as vice president of the RHS Student Council, as well as drum major in the RHSMarching Hundred Band. She is amember of Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society and HistoryClub. She is escorted by Connor McFall, son of Ben and Jennifer McFall.
JENNA BARNETT is the daughter of Michael and Brandi Barnett. She is involved in numerous clubs, including Student Council,where she serves as asenior representative, RHS Annual Staff, whereshe serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief,Christian Students United, SADD and FBLA.She is also amember of the National Honor Society,National Technical Honor Society and Mu AlphaTheta. She is escorted by David Tomas, Jr., son of David and Siomara Tomas.
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AIRIELLE COOPER is the daughter of Alicia Cooper and Eric Cooper She is apart of the girls varsity soccer team. She is also amember of the RHS Cross Countryteam and RHS Musical Theatre. She is escorted by Ricardo Gutierrez, son of Grisela and Pedro Gutierrez
CARALEE ELLIOTT is the daughter of Darrell and Heather Elliot.She is avarsity cheerleader.She is amember of the Student Booster Club, LibraryClub, Art Club,MuAlpha Thetaand the HistoryClub. She is escorted by Eian Na’kelNance, son of the late EarnestNance, Jr., and the late LaTarsha Harrison and son of guardians Scottand Rebecca Stephenson.
KIMBERLYCANO is the daughterofHugo andLily Cano. She serves as presidentofthe RHS Student Council, presidentofHOSA, secretary of Student Booster Club and is an RHS Student Ambassador and Peer Helper.She is amember of the National Honor Society,National Technical Honor Society,MuAlpha Theta, HistoryHonors Club, Science Club, ChemistryClub, Spanish Club and Library Club. She is escorted by Edi Alvarado, son of Abel and Zoila Alvarado.
KARLEY BRIANNE FLETCHER is thedaughter of Jenny Fletcher and John Harkins and thelate Joey Fletcher.She serves as co-editor-in-chief of the RHS Annual Staff andcaptain of theRHS Tigerettes dance line. She is amember of Christian Students United, RHS Student Council, National Honor Society and HOSA. She is escorted by Elijah Spencer Dunstan,son of PaulDavid Dunstan and Brandie and MarkMcKellar
Elizabeth Antonio Airielle Cooper Jenna Barnett
By Brannon King For the FCT
The Russellville High School varsity volleyball team had a big week with two victories in big matches. First, RHSwent to Belgreen and defeatedtheir Franklin County neighbors and then the Golden Tigers secured ahome win over area opponent West Point the following evening. Russellville topped Belgreen by a3-0 total. RHS outpacedthe Bulldogs 25-11, 25-17 and 25-17. Blevyn Sappington had13 digs, six kills and one ace for the Golden Tigers. Laila Hill added nine kills and two digs. Bella Malone had four aces, three kills and two digs. Fatima Ramirez totaled 12 assists, three digs and two aces. Bri McCulloch had 11 digs, two kills and one ace.
RHS got a3-2 area win over the West Point Warriors after dropping the second and third sets of the match. Russellville won thefirst set 25-21, butthen WPHS took setstwo and three by 25-14scores each time. The Golden Tigers then earned the victory by taking set four by a25-21 total andthe final set 15-11 Hill helped leadRussellville with 16 kills and two digs. Alexia Grocehad 16 assists, five digs and four aces.Sappington added 14 kills, seven digs and two aces. Ramirezhad nine digs, nine assists, four kills and two aces and McCullochadded 25 digs, three kills, three assists and one ace.
RHS was scheduled to play Wilsonand Deshler Sept. 12, but the tri-match was canceled becauseofweather conditions. LEFT: Russellville’sAlexia
Phil Campbellvolleyball teamgets
ByBart
Moss For the FCT ThePhil Campbell Bobcatvolleyball team is offtoastrong start, going 3-0 on the road in area play TheBobcatsbeat ColbertCounty last Monday, 3-0, dominating 25-16, 25-21 and25-10. Againstthe Indians, Bradley McDaniel had13 kills,Lexxie Santonieight
aces andLeela Baker five kills andthree blocks Phil Campbell followed their area win over ColbertCounty the next dayatColbertHeights, beatingthe Wildcatsina down-to-the-wirematch, 3-2. Eachset went the distance,26-23, 23-25, 24-26, 25-20 and17-15 with the Bobcats capping off the two-hour marathon win. Againstthe Wildcats, Britney Coffman had 23 kills,Santoni 23 assists andAspen Misner seven aces and17assists Phil Campbell added a3-0 win at Sheffieldon Mondaynight beatingthe Bulldogs 25-8, 25-21 and 25-18. All three of the Bobcats remaining area games areathome beginning with ColbertHeights on Thursday
Groce is ready to serve versus West Point.
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THEESTATEOFDOROTHY STAFFORD By SHANNONDAWSON, Executrix
DEFENDANT
ORDERFOR NOTICE OF SERVICE BYPUBLICATION
TO:SHANNONDAWSON, Executrix of theEstateofDorothy Stafford LOCATION IS UNKNOWN
Pleasetakenoticethat aPetition fortoRemovethe Estateof DorothyStaffordtoCircuit Court by Odie Russ asAdministrator of theEstateofDeAnna Russ wasfiled in theCircuit Couret of Franklin CountyinCaseNo.: CV-2024-900078 and aComplaint forReformation of aDeed from Shannon Dawson to Odie Rusand theEstateofDeAnna Russ.
Shannon Dawson is requiredto answerthe Complaint within thirty (30) daysafterthe last publication of thenoticeofservice. Anyanswershouldbe mailed to theFranklin County CircuitCourtClerk, P.O. Box 160, Russellville,AL35653, and acopy to NeilTaylor,Jr,Attorney forOdieRuss, P.O. Box 846, Russellville,AL35653.
This noticeistobepublished onceper week forfour (4)successive weeksinthe Franklin CountyTimes and apaper of general circulation in Madison County, Indiana.
LettersTestamentaryofsaiddeceased having been granted to SHANNONKIRKMEDLEYAND WENDYMITCHELL, as Co-personal Representatives of the LastWill &Testament,of,BERNICE B. MEDLEY,deceased, on the10thday of September 2024, by HonorableBarry Moore, Judge of ProbateCourt of Franklin County,Alabama. Notice is hereby giventhat all persons having claims against said estate arehereby required to present thesamewithintime allowed by laworthe same will be barred. 09/18/24, 09/25/24, 10/02/24 ADID 614011
PUBLIC NOTICE
ESTATEOFGARRYWAYNE ORRICK, DECEASED Case# 24-0093
PROBATECOURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY,ALABAMA
LettersTestamentaryofsaiddeceased having been granted to CAROLYNORRICK,asExecutrixofthe LastWill &Testament,of,GARRYWAYNE ORRICK,deceased, on the27th day ofAugust2024, by HonorableBarry Moore, Judge of ProbateCourtofFranklin County,Alabama. Notice is hereby giventhat allpersons havingclaimsagainstsaidestate arehereby requiredtopresent thesamewithintime allowed by laworthe same will be barred. 09/04/24, 09/11/24, 09/18/24
ADID 611860
PUBLIC NOTICE
ESTATEOFGLENDAGAIL
GABLE, DECEASED Case# 24-0097
PROBATECOURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY,ALABAMA
LettersTestamentaryofsaid deceased having been granted to BOBBYRAYGABLEasExecutorofthe LastWill &Testament of ,GLENDAGAILGABLE, deceased, on the10thday of September 2024, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate CourtofFranklin County,Alabama. Notice is hereby given that allpersons having claims againstsaidestateare hereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowed by laworthe same will be barred. 09/18/24, 09/25/24, 10/02/24 ADID 614149
PUBLIC NOTICE
ESTATEOFJ.B.CLEVELAND, DECEASED Case# 24-0101
PROBATECOURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY,ALABAMA Letters ofAdministration of said deceased having been granted to DANNYLYNN CLEVELAND, asAdministrator, of theEstate of J.B. CLEVELAND, deceased, on the11thday of September 2024, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of ProbateCourt of Franklin County,Alabama. Notice is hereby giventhat all persons having claims against said estate arehereby required to present thesamewithintime allowed by laworthe same will be barred. 09/18/24, 09/25/24, 10/02/24 ADID 614153
PUBLIC NOTICE
ESTATEOFMARYJ.HELLUMS,DECEASED Case# 24-0073
PROBATECOURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY,ALABAMA LettersTestamentaryofsaiddeceased having been granted to ASHLEYC.WEBER,asExecutrixofthe LastWill &Testament,of,MaryJ.Hellums, deceased, on the4th day of September 2024, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate CourtofFranklin County,Alabama. Notice is hereby given that allpersons having claims againstsaidestateare hereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowed by laworthe same will be barred.
09/11/24, 09/18/24, 09/25/24 ADID 613596
PUBLIC NOTICE
ESTATEOFMARYM BARKER, DECEASED Case# 24-0098
PROBATECOURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY,ALABAMA Letters ofAdministration of said deceased having been granted to SUMMERGEORGE, asAdministratrix,ofthe Estateof MARYM. BARKER,deceased, on the10thday of September, 2024, by HonorableBarry Moore, Judge of ProbateCourt of Franklin County,Alabama. Notice is hereby giventhat all persons having claims against said estate arehereby required to present thesamewithintime allowed by laworthe same will be barred. 09/18/24, 09/25/24, 10/02/24 ADID 614150
PUBLIC NOTICE
ESTATEOFPHILLIPRANDAL WADE,DECEASED Case# 24-0092
PROBATECOURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY,ALABAMA LettersTestamentaryofsaiddeceased having been granted to SHERENESMITH WADE,as Executorofthe LastWill &Testament,of,PHILLIPRANDAL WADE,deceased, on the4th day of September 2024, by HonorableBarry Moore, Judge of ProbateCourtofFranklin County,Alabama. Notice is hereby giventhat allpersons having claims againstsaidestate arehereby required to present thesamewithintime allowed by laworthe same will be barred. 09/11/24, 09/18/24, 09/25/24 ADID 613593
PUBLIC NOTICE
ESTATEOFWOODYORR, DECEASED Case# 24-0061
PROBATECOURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY,ALABAMA LettersTestamentaryofsaid deceased having been granted to ROBERTORR, as Executorof theLastWill &Testament,of, WOODYORR, deceased, on the5th day of September 2024, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of ProbateCourtof Franklin County,Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claimsagainstsaid estate arehereby required to present thesamewithin time allowed by law or thesamewill be barred. 09/11/24, 09/18/24, 09/25/24
ADID 613595
THEELECTRICBOARD OF THECITYOFRUSSELLVILE, ALABAMA
NOTICE OF SALE OF UNNEEDED PROPERTY
WHEREAS,TheElectric Board of theCityofRussellville,Alabama, owns thefollowing described property,said property is neither specifically dedicated forpublic usenor subjectto commonlaw dedication forpublic use; and
WHEREAS such item of property is surplus and no longer needed formunicipal purposes; and,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE ITRESOLVED BYTHEELECTRIC BOARDOFTHE CITYOF RUSSELLVILLE,ALABAMA,AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1,That it is hereby established and declared that the above-described personal property has not been dedicated to public useand is no longer needed forpublic or municipal purposes
Section 2, Pursuant to theResolution adopted at themeeting of theElectric Boardofthe City of Russellville,Alabamaheld on the30thdayAugust2024 the following described property wasdeclared as surplus.The Electric Boardofthe City of Russellville,Alabama, will accept sealed bids forthe purchaseoffollowing described property until 5:00 p.m. central time,the 30thday of September 2024 and bids will be opened at ameeting of theRussellville Electric Boardtobeheld no later than the15thday of October 2024:
AllPERSONS desiring to purchasethe automobile described herein must submit asealed bid. Said sealed bid must be either hand delivered and/or delivered in such amanner that said bidisdelivered to theofficeof Rogers, Bowling and McReynolds,P.C.onorbefore 5:00 p.m. centraltime, the30th day of September 2024, at the following address: TheElectric Boardofthe City of Russellville,Alabama C/OROGERS,BOWLING & McREYNOLDS,P.C
303
ELECTRIC BOARD OF THECITY OF RUSSELLVILLE,ALABAMA,AMUNICIPALCORPORATION WILLTRANSFER TITLE TO THEVEHCILE REFERENCEDTOHEREIN“AS IS WITHALLFAULTS”,
EDUCATION:AB.S. Degree in Engineering, Business,Accounting or Financeorsome other college degree with equivalent yearsofexperienceand/or certification is required.
EXPERIENCE:FivetoTen yearsofincreasingly responsible experienceinmanagement preferably in apublic utility, is preferred.
GENERALDESCRIPTIONOF
POSITION:
TheGeneral Manager is the chief officerofRussellville Electric,working under afive-member Boardappointed by the Mayorand City Council. He/she f
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is responsible forcarrying out thedirectivesand policies of the Board, advisingthe Boardabout thelaws, contractsand regulations whichmustbeobserved andkeeping theBoardapprised of thehealth of theRussellville Electric Systembothphysically and financially
He/she will work with thestaff and allemployees to provide utilityservicestothe utility’s customersinacourteous and professional manner,keeping thewelfare and safety of both theemployees and thepublic in mind.
TheGeneral Manager will be initially hiredfor aNinety(90) Dayprobationaryperiod. As a condition of hiring/retainingthe positionofGeneral Manger,the individual hired, must within 60 days, if not priorto, theexpiration of theNinety(90) Dayprobationperiod, reside within the city limitstothe City of Russellville,Alabama.
PAYRANGE/COMPENSATION
Thepay range/compensation will be determined by avoteof theBoardmembersofthe Rus-
sellville Electric Board. Thebeginning pay forthe General Manager shallbenolessthan OneHundred Seventy-Six Thousand Five Hundred ($176,500.00) Dollars, annually TheGeneral Manager shall have100 %ofhis/her family medicaland dental insurance provided as partofhis/her employment.The General Manager shallbeeligible for participation in theRetirement Systemsofthe StateofAlabama.
Thefullcontent of thejob description forthisposition and f
applications areonfile with and arebeing maintained by the Russellville Electric Boardand areavailable at therequestof applicant.Any requesttoreceiveajob description should be made toAmanda Hitt at Rogers, Bedford& Bowling, P.C. -256-332-2880 or amanda@rbmattorneys.com. Anyand allapplicantsare subjecttoapre-employment drug screen.TheRussellville Electric Boardshallperform acredit checkofthe applicant’s credit historyaswellasa general Background check, including a C
Criminal History. TheRussellville Electric Board is an equal opportunityemployer and will not discriminate in hiring based upon age, race creed, religion, sex, national originordisability.
Allapplications must be submittedinamanner to be received by theRussellville Electric Boardbynolater than the30th day of September 2024.
Applications canbesubmitted to theRussellville Electric Board viaE-Mail at: ff@
jeff@rbmattorneys.com. or viaUnited States first class mail to: Russellville Electric Board C/ORogers, Bowling & McReynolds,P.C 303 NorthJacksonAvenue Post Office Box669 Russellville,Alabama35653
09/11/24, 09/18/24, 09/25/24 ADID 613590
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RHS Homecoming Court 2024
ELLA GOGGANS is the granddaughter of Neal and Pam Taylor.She currently serves as the varsity cheer captain. She wasvoted as RHS Most Ideal Cheerleader 2024 and is an All-Americancheerleader. She is also amember of the National Honor Society and HOSA Future Health Professionals. She is escorted by Paden Boutwell, son of Mike and Greta Boutwell.
CAITLIN GRACE MCLAIN is the daughter of Jesseand Danielle McLain. She is aRHS varsity cheerleader and amember of the National Honor Society,National Technical Honor Society,MuAlpha Theta and HOSA. She is escorted by Ty Engelthaler, son of Jerryand Shonea Engelthaler
Anna-Kate Regina Kennedy
ANNA-KATE REGINAKENNEDY is the daughterofJosh and Janet Kennedy.Anna-Kateisamember of the RHS Annual Staff and the RCSMedia Group. She is also amember of theRHS Tigerettes dance line. She is escorted by Christopher Mojica Flores, son of Maria Mojica and Miguel Flores.
HAILEY ROGERS is the daughter of Neiland StephanieRogers. She serves as captain of theRHS Marching Hundred Majorettes andisasenior representative on the RHS Student Council. She is a member of Christian Students United, HOSA,SADD,FBLA, FCCLA, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. She is escorted by Brayden Hatton, son of Michael and Amanda Hatton.
EmilyMartinez
EMILYMARTINEZ is the daughter of Maria Martinez and Diego Pedro.She is amember of the National Honor Society and the National TechnicalHonor Society.She is also amember of Spanish club, the RHSCross Countryteam, and the RHSgirls varsity soccer team. She is escortedbyEdwin Pedro, son of Anaand Ernesto Pedro.
ARI KATE WILLINGHAM is the daughter of Ducharmeand Sonja Reynolds. Sheispartofthe RHSTrack and Fieldteamand serves as asenior representativeonthe RHSStudent Council. Sheisalso involvedinnumerous clubs and activities, including the National Honor Society,NationalTechnical Honor Society,FranklinCounty JuniorLeadership, Science Club, Health Occupations Students of America andAnnual Staff. She is escortedbyBrennon Thorpe, son of Marcus and Carrie Dover andCody and Carrie Thorpe
